220 radio

ShawnCowden · #1 (**permalink**) 06-14-2009, 02:11 PM

does anyone plan to buy this new puppy ?
Jetstream JT220M 220 MHz Mobile Transceiver
I am glad to see Jetstream getting into the ham RADIO business

gewecke · #2 (**permalink**) 06-14-2009, 02:40 PM

I was just talking with a local here on our 220 machine last night,he asked me if I had heard about these.
Nope,but looks interesting now that I've seen some specs!
My boss and I love 220mhz,so it looks like maybe one of might be in the future.
Price is not bad either!
N9ZAS.

nd5y · #3 (**permalink**) 06-14-2009, 04:15 PM

I would buy one if I didn't already have Alinco and Yaesu 220 radios.

blinddog50 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-14-2009, 07:23 PM

$240 for a 220 mhz only radio.
I think I'll pass.

zz0468 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-14-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blinddog50

$240 for a 220 mhz only radio.
I think I'll pass.

In the grand scheme of things, that's pretty cheap.

RadioWARE · #6 (**permalink**) 06-14-2009, 08:53 PM

When will they be available?

ShawnCowden · #7 (**permalink**) 06-14-2009, 10:50 PM

they already are but I would buy mine from r and l electronics over universal radio just have heard too many horror stories from universal radio buyers www.randl.com

ShawnCowden · #8 (**permalink**) 06-14-2009, 10:57 PM

I am a big fan of jetstream power supplies also I bet these radios are a beauty now I wish for a 2 meter or dualbander or maybe even a tri-bander 2 meter, 220, and 440 ham radio and give it a SSB option

now were talking

gewecke · #9 (**permalink**) 06-14-2009, 11:42 PM

I've heard from another ham that the jetstream antennas and power supplies have had a poor track record,but I personally have not owned any equipment from them yet,but $240 for a new 220 radio with 50watts and ctcss encode/decode is reasonable. I suspect that this radio is probably manufactured by kenwood or alinco with jetstream's name on it.
After a product review is done,I'll mull it over...maybe.
N9ZAS.

ShawnCowden · #10 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 12:19 AM

check eham.net before u buy anything and check out eham review on the jetstream power supplies I am pleased and many others are also

gewecke · #11 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 12:20 AM

Okay,thanks for the tip shawn.
N9ZAS.

Fast1eddie · #12 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 12:29 AM

Looks very similar to Alinco's model, maybe they just slapped their name on it???

ShawnCowden · #13 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 02:19 AM

maybe buy one and take it apart and see if alinco is written on it ? who knows maybe jetstream bought alinco ? alot of merges lately

grem467 · #14 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast1eddie

Looks very similar to Alinco's model, maybe they just slapped their name on it???

I was just thinking that... if so that would explain the wideband receive lol.. listen to the whole band at once without changing the freq!

nd5y · #15 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 11:12 AM

Jetstream supposedly puts out 50W and has an optional programming cable. The Alinco DR-235T puts out 25W and is not PC programmable. They aren't the same radio. They don't even look the same.

grem467 · #16 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 11:20 AM

Considering the microphone is IDENTICAL along with alot of similarities on the display including fonts, icons and placement, yeah id say its kinda close

Just because they gave it a blue backlight and a slightly redesigned faceplate and a new PA, doesnt mean its NOT a rebadged alinco..

hell for that matter how do we know this and the alincos arent BOTH made by the same OEM?

N_Jay · #17 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 11:27 AM

Even from different OEMs, microphone cases and LCD displays are probably from third party manufacturers and could be common.

gewecke · #18 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 01:20 PM

I did a bit of checking in to jetstream's history and resources,and I'm now pretty sure that they did not produce this radio themselves. I highly doubt they could do the research and development that's needed to produce this. So it's anybody's guess at this point.
N9ZAS.

gcoffey22 · #19 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 07:24 PM

Jetstream items are made by various mfg's and rebadged with the Jetstream name. I own several items, including a 28 amp supply, and all have been excellent. Also, I've been told, by an excellent source, the folks at R&L also own Jetstream.
On the original topic, the Alinco products and the Jetstream radio have enough similarities that I would bet they are made by the same people.

kb6cla · #20 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nd5y

Jetstream supposedly puts out 50W and has an optional programming cable. The Alinco DR-235T puts out 25W and is not PC programmable. They aren't the same radio. They don't even look the same.

If you already have an Alinco maybe you should compare it with picture of the Jetstream.
It clearly has an Alinco microphone, it has the identical button and sub function layout as the Alinco, it even has the same "data" jack on the front as the Alinco. It looks like it's an Alinco board with a redesigned (badge engineered) front panel.