Amateur radio with VHF-lo extended receive

[N0BDW]

Don't get me wrong, the CDM1250 is a nice radio, but I don't think it'll work for everything you're wanting to do.

 

[kf8yk]

The Alinco DR-06T does 50 watts in the 6 meter band & RX's from 40 to 70 Mhz.

DR-03T/06T Detail information

Average price about $ 280

 

[mrweather]

And it appears HRO has it in stock. It does say in the description that the receive range is 50-53.995, however.

 

[jland138]

If you're still interested in commercial gear, a Kenwood tk-690 and tk-6110 (k2 split) are easily modified to work on 6 meters. The tk-690 is big package, but is available with a remote head. The tk-6110 is more compact and can receive down to 30MHz pretty well. Used units go for between $200-$300 depending on the configuration and accessories.

 

[kf8yk]

And it appears HRO has it in stock. It does say in the description that the receive range is 50-53.995, however.

Hold down the [MHz] key during power up to enable the expanded RX.

 

[mrweather]

Ah, well there you go. I'd say the Alinco might be the best bet for the OP.

I have a TK-690 and yes it's a beast but it puts out 110 watts of RF goodness without batting an eye.

 

[mm]

I assume you want transmit in the entire 29.7 to 50 MHz range but some of the other ham versions that receive this range and weren't mentioned, are the kenwood TS690, yaesu FT100D.

For tx in 29.7 to 50 MHz some choices are:

CDM1250 which will indeed cover up to 6 meters but it won't cover all of 29.7 to 54 MHz, they come in the classic 3 low band splits.

The only radios that do low band Transmit in one complete split are the Motorola Syntor and it's derivatives the X and the X9000. The Wulfsberg RT30 and RT5000, and some of the technisonics low band avionics radios (all very expensive).

Some of the military radios such as the Harris and other vendors PRC radios (equally expensive), the older Kachina low band man pack series of radios (hard to find and pricey) and some others that I can't remember right now but 5 minutes after sending this I'm sure I'll remember 5 or 6 others.



CDM1250 6 meters

Batboard • View topic - 6 meter CDM1550 programming


Mike

 

[gcgrotz]

My old Yaesu FT-100 does all this, 6 meter FM/SSB and I listen to the local power company on 47.28 when storms come through.

I think the Icom 706 did this as well as the newer models already mentioned.

P.S. I thought Yaesu was a division of Vertex and Motorola bought majority interest in Vertex. I kinda remember it that way.

 

[hamptonbeach]

The Kenwood radio looks a lot like the Motorola PM1200 I ruled that one out because of the lack of CPS, but I see the Kenwood CPS on fleabay .. hmmmm. Will the Kenwood simply program into 6 meters or does it need a hack?

I'd go with the Syntor X9000 - there were several from one seller on eBay complete and programmed to order but I can't remember who and I haven't seen any complete working units in months.

The Alinco is not too big, not too small but just right. No 10m, but it will do my 42mhz receive and 6 meters out of the box.
They don't show up used too often - I'm too cheap to buy it new.

Thanks for all the input ....

.... and yes, 10 months later I'm still procrastinating

 

[jhooten]

Alinco DR-06 rec 40-69.995
Kenwood TS-60 rec 40-60 (if you can find a good used one it is worth buying)
AN/PRC-77 (just for grins)

 

[hamptonbeach]

Thanks all for the advice - I ended up with a Motorola Syntor X9000
It does both 6 and 10 meters, and is remote mount (I was space limited)

Now I have to find/make a single antenna that will work both 6 and 10 .....