Cheap 2m radio and atu....Any recommendations

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Cheap 2m radio and atu....Any recommendations
Topic Started: 21 Mar 2012 - 15:05 (992 Views)
JibberJabber	21 Mar 2012 - 15:05 Post #1
26 Charlie Tango 701 Posts: 76 Group: MemberA Member #1,250 Joined: 29-May 2011 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location essex MANDATORY_FirstName Jason	I'm looking for a relatively cheap 2m radio.....I was thinking of an old Yaesu FT-480r ..... Any thoughts....Up to a max of Ł100.00.......Also can anyone recommend a good match atu for the Yaesu Ft-840.......Any help always appreciated....Jason



Scottydog	21 Mar 2012 - 17:03 Post #2
26 Charlie Tango 441 Posts: 2,555 Group: Admin Member #691 Joined: 13-Dec 2010 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location Sunderland MANDATORY_FirstName Lindsay	Hi Jason lots of good 2m sets around at reasonable prices better off with a 2m/70cms they can be found for around Ł50 upwards depending what you want a lot more if you ssb.As for a tuner the little ldg z100 is a competant one for around Ł70 upwards for a good second hand one or go upmarket with a mfj intellitune for a bit more both these things come up on here quite often good luck with your choice SD



Jeff66	21 Mar 2012 - 17:17 Post #3
BANNED Posts: 364 Group: Inactive/Banned Member #1,573 Joined: 9-Aug 2011 MANDATORY_Country Canada MANDATORY_Location Ontario MANDATORY_FirstName Jeff	My most favorite I had was an Icom IC251E.. I loved that radio! There is one up for grabs here... http://www.radioworld.co.uk/catalog/shopping_cart.php?osCsid=9406110d80b67195de64ad56dc4f69d9 used to have a FT-480r set up at work in the 80's. It was great. If you can find a good one, I am sure you will enjoy it! I have a Kenwood TMG-707 dual band. I bought that new in 1995. Still works a treat! Edited by Jeff66, 21 Mar 2012 - 17:20.



JibberJabber	21 Mar 2012 - 17:32 Post #4
26 Charlie Tango 701 Posts: 76 Group: MemberA Member #1,250 Joined: 29-May 2011 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location essex MANDATORY_FirstName Jason	Thanks.....I'll keep an eye out for those atu's .... A Yaesu FT-480 just went for Ł111.00 on ebay plus post...Seems a bit high......I'll keep looking...Anyone recommend the FT1900 and the likes...?.......Cheers...Jason Edited by JibberJabber, 21 Mar 2012 - 17:32.



ColdZero	21 Mar 2012 - 19:09 Post #5
26 Charlie Tango 2168 Posts: 499 Group: MemberAF Member #1,215 Joined: 21-May 2011 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location Kernow and a Celt MANDATORY_FirstName Martin	I use an FT 1900 in my Hilux..no problems at all for a straight 2m rig. Always get great audio reports. I use it with a 1/2 wave mag mount in the centre of the roof.. G1LNA down here has one for sale as new, send him an Email via QRZ. com. Keep an eye out for an FT 2600M ...got one in my work truck , same reports as my 1900 . Hope this helps Mmmmmm...just noticed G1LNA does not have an Email on there ...sorry ( I could pass your info if you are interested ? ) Edited by ColdZero, 21 Mar 2012 - 19:12.



JibberJabber	21 Mar 2012 - 21:45 Post #6
26 Charlie Tango 701 Posts: 76 Group: MemberA Member #1,250 Joined: 29-May 2011 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location essex MANDATORY_FirstName Jason	Ok Thanks...Martin.....I would be interested.........Jason



Sugar Delta Bill	21 Mar 2012 - 22:09 Post #7
Posts: 95 Group: MemberAF Member #1,269 Joined: 2-Jun 2011 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location cumbria MANDATORY_FirstName bill	Keep a lookout for a second hand ft1500 great little 2m fm monoband and built like a brick should be able to find one for under Ł100, ive had 2 of them !!



Deleted User	21 Mar 2012 - 22:19 Post #8
Deleted User	Ditto the FT-2800. Simple, solid mono band radio, 65 watts out, massive display and cheap. Mine was brand new, boxed and complete and from a trader for Ł110.
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Cherokee	22 Mar 2012 - 12:38 Post #9
Da Injun Posts: 12,756 Group: Admin Member #6 Joined: 24-Jun 2009 MANDATORY_Country Wales MANDATORY_Location The Vale of Glamorgan MANDATORY_FirstName Steve	scottydog 21 Mar 2012 - 17:03 As for a tuner the little ldg z100 is a competant one for around Ł70 upwards for a good second hand one Just a heads-up. Nothing against the LG-Z100 but do note that it'd be no use on VHF or UHF if that's what you're looking for. The Z100 will handle up to 125w from 160m through to 6m



Scottydog	22 Mar 2012 - 17:14 Post #10
26 Charlie Tango 441 Posts: 2,555 Group: Admin Member #691 Joined: 13-Dec 2010 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location Sunderland MANDATORY_FirstName Lindsay	Cherokee 22 Mar 2012 - 12:38 scottydog 21 Mar 2012 - 17:03 As for a tuner the little ldg z100 is a competant one for around Ł70 upwards for a good second hand one Just a heads-up. Nothing against the LG-Z100 but do note that it'd be no use on VHF or UHF if that's what you're looking for. The Z100 will handle up to 125w from 160m through to 6m The tuner was for his ft840 i think steve. SD



JibberJabber	22 Mar 2012 - 17:18 Post #11
26 Charlie Tango 701 Posts: 76 Group: MemberA Member #1,250 Joined: 29-May 2011 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location essex MANDATORY_FirstName Jason	Yes.....The Atu will be for the FT-840... ...Thanks for all your input....... ....Jason



BlackAdder	22 Mar 2012 - 20:53 Post #12
26 Charlie Tango 003 Posts: 711 Group: MemberA Member #136 Joined: 23-Feb 2010 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location Surrey MANDATORY_FirstName Simon	Hi I am selling a MFJ Intellituner 200w which I used with my 840 which I have just sold so surplus to requirements, if of any use to you. I have it listed on this site for Ł110 inc of postage but the item is of no use to me and sitting here doing nothing, so if your budget is tight I am sure we can come to a deal if you are interested, let me know. My post is here: http://s3.zetaboards.com/copythat/topic/7559735/1/#new Edited by BlackAdder, 22 Mar 2012 - 20:54.



JibberJabber	22 Mar 2012 - 21:08 Post #13
26 Charlie Tango 701 Posts: 76 Group: MemberA Member #1,250 Joined: 29-May 2011 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location essex MANDATORY_FirstName Jason	Hi..Simon....I'm definitely interested...... I just have not received the radio yet...!... And the chap is not replying... ..It was supposed to of been posted last friday....Stilll not here.... Getting a bit worried to honest......If he would reply it would help..... So until i resolve this i can't make a decision on the tuner....... Will be in touch if it comes..Hopefully.. ...Cheers...Jason



BlackAdder	22 Mar 2012 - 21:52 Post #14
26 Charlie Tango 003 Posts: 711 Group: MemberA Member #136 Joined: 23-Feb 2010 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location Surrey MANDATORY_FirstName Simon	No problems at all. its sitting here for now



JibberJabber	30 Mar 2012 - 16:00 Post #15
26 Charlie Tango 701 Posts: 76 Group: MemberA Member #1,250 Joined: 29-May 2011 MANDATORY_Country England MANDATORY_Location essex MANDATORY_FirstName Jason	Well the yaesu Ft-840 has turned out to be scam by the looks of it.. Totally ripped off...... So for the time being i will not be able to use the HF bands.. ...So PIED off that a fellow radio entusiast would do something like this... .. I picked up a tiny Kenwood TM231e ...Which works well and was cheap..... So Aerials up foundation passed But will only be able to use 2m for the forseeable future.. ....Till i can raise some funds for an old HF set.........Thanks all for your replies.....Jason Edited by JibberJabber**, 30 Mar 2012 - 16:08.



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