20-11-2018, 07:22 PM
As a FL holder, you can operate at 10WPEP on HF (80/40/15/10), 10W carrier of 2M and 70CM FM. Given that you have also indicated an interest in doing the Standard in the future, my best suggestion is to buy a 100W multiband rig, probably a mobile style as it similtaneously gives you future options for use at home, in the car or going portable..
Have a look at https://www.strictlyham.com.au/browse-by...ers/mobile and https://www.strictlyham.com.au/browse-by...ivers/base to see what the current offerings are in the "new" marketplace. There are some who prefer Icom, others Yaesu, and yet others Kenwood, but the brand is unimportant if you find the features and "look" that suits you. For instance a Yaesu FT857D or Icom IC-7100 would typically suit (HF/VHF/UHF multimoders) and both are around your stated price range. You can turn the transmit power back on both so that you are compliant with FL conditions.
You might also need an antenna tuner for HF, maybe an LDG autotuner to suit the model would be appropriate. Eg Z100plus at https://www.strictlyham.com.au/ldg?c=65
Remember that you need a suitable power supply rated to 23-25 Amps at 13.8V if you wish to be able to run the radio at full power on HF in due course. Buying a lower rated one initially might seem to be a saving but you will need a better one later.
There are all types of antennas that you can start with depending of the frequency to be used. Dipoles, longwires and whips that you can make, VHF and UHF collinears that you might buy. You will need coax cable but try to avoid the really cheap RG58 which is basically crap cable.
If in doubt, phone Ross at Strictly Ham on 03 9729 7656 and have a chat with him about your radio and accessory options. He will help and give you straight advice. (Tell him I referred you.)
Doug VK4ADC
Have a look at https://www.strictlyham.com.au/browse-by...ers/mobile and https://www.strictlyham.com.au/browse-by...ivers/base to see what the current offerings are in the "new" marketplace. There are some who prefer Icom, others Yaesu, and yet others Kenwood, but the brand is unimportant if you find the features and "look" that suits you. For instance a Yaesu FT857D or Icom IC-7100 would typically suit (HF/VHF/UHF multimoders) and both are around your stated price range. You can turn the transmit power back on both so that you are compliant with FL conditions.
You might also need an antenna tuner for HF, maybe an LDG autotuner to suit the model would be appropriate. Eg Z100plus at https://www.strictlyham.com.au/ldg?c=65
Remember that you need a suitable power supply rated to 23-25 Amps at 13.8V if you wish to be able to run the radio at full power on HF in due course. Buying a lower rated one initially might seem to be a saving but you will need a better one later.
There are all types of antennas that you can start with depending of the frequency to be used. Dipoles, longwires and whips that you can make, VHF and UHF collinears that you might buy. You will need coax cable but try to avoid the really cheap RG58 which is basically crap cable.
If in doubt, phone Ross at Strictly Ham on 03 9729 7656 and have a chat with him about your radio and accessory options. He will help and give you straight advice. (Tell him I referred you.)
Doug VK4ADC
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