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Newbie
I had the diamond 770 hb and austin 500 c on 2/70 the diamond will transmit better and receive better than the austin 500 c the austin 500 c have 0 gain but the diamond have 2 gain on 2 meter and 5.5 on 70 meter i try both and the diamond 770 hb hold 200 watts i use my te system 2 meter amp and the diamond hold the 200 watts from my amp, don't waist your time and money and go with the diamond 770 hb it will hit the repeater better and receive better than the austin 500 c hands down