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RG8, RG8X, RG58U
RG58U
- more flexible
- lower cost
- good for short runs with mobile installations
RG8
- less loss on long runs 50ft - 100ft
- thicker and less flexible
RG8X (mini foam)
- smaller than RG8 with less loss than RG58U
- still not as good as RG8
USED MARKET PRICE WATCH
$150 2014 Drake TR-7 Used fair condition $366 2015 Drake TR-7 Used fair condition $400 2014 Drake TR-7 Used good condition $430 2015 Drake TR-7 Used excellent condition
$425 2015 ICOM IC-718 HF Used excellent condition $435 2015 ICOM IC-718 HF Used excellent condition $485 2015 ICOM IC-718 HF Used excellent condition
$371 2015 ICOM IC-735 Used good condition $380 2015 ICOM IC-735 Used good condition
$385 2015 ICOM IC-738 Used good condition
$395 2015 ICOM IC-751A Used good condition
$658 2015 Kenwood TS-850SAT Used excellent condition $685 2015 Kenwood TS-850SAT Used excellent condition
$615 2015 Kenwood TS-940S Used excellent condition
$321 2015 Yaesu FT 8900 Quad Band Used excellent condition
NISSEI RS-502
SWR/POWER METER with 5/20/200W scale 1,8-525MHz with monitoring forward power, reverse power and SWR reading.
Main features: Large meter display for ease of reading, Forward RF power readings, switchable to indicate either AVG average, power or Peak Envelope Power(PEP) for SSB and AM transmitters, Reflected RF Power readings, VSWR ratios and calibration meter, Dual connectors SO-239: 1,8-200MHz and 125-525MHz. I/O Impedance: 50 ohm, Illuminated meter.
Weight: 0,950Kgr. Dimensions: 190x85x135 mm.
MFJ-874
This looks a lot like the Nissei, however, is MFJ brand. This has one extra button to select VHF/UHF or HF.
Diamond SX-400
Diamond power meter SX-400 5w 20w 200w 400w Power and SWR Meter - The SX400 measures forward and reflected power and VSWR. Compact size makes meter useful for testing both base and mobile installations.
Special Features: Illuminated meter, Switchable r.m.s. or peak power, Measures forward, reflected & VSWR power. Dimensions 6"W x 2"H x 4"D, 2 lbs.
Specifications: 140-525 MHz at 5, 20, or 200 watts. Connector SO-239, Minimum power required to SWR test is 4 watts.
Merchants
Online merchants
- http://www.gigaparts.com/ - Gigaparts receives mostly favorable reviews.
- DX Engineering - mostly favorable. won't price match.
Many merchant reviews can be found at the eHam Company Reviews forum from other HAM operators sharing their experiences.
club equipment
Some of the equipment I was able to operate by the kind provision of our local radio club.
- Kenwood TS-450S
Drake TR-7
later model with a serial number 89xx
Software Defined Radio (SDR)
- SoftRock RXTX 30-20-17 meter SDR transceiver QRP
- SoftRock RXTX 15-12-10 meter SDR transceiver QRP
