Hello Everyone,
I'm studying for my general and looking into picking up a radio. The 897d is enticing because I would have everything in one box. However I've heard the 450d is much easier to use and I already have a ft-5100 for 2m and 70 cm. I've also considered going for the dx1200 because I'm worried about wasting more money if I ever want to upgrade.
I'm starting out with gr5v junior so I will be focusing on 40 and up for now. Would the 450d tune it properly for other bands? I realize it won't work great on all of them. If the 1200dx has a better tuner that would work it could save me from having another box.
thanks
I'm studying for my general and looking into picking up a radio. The 897d is enticing because I would have everything in one box. However I've heard the 450d is much easier to use and I already have a ft-5100 for 2m and 70 cm. I've also considered going for the dx1200 because I'm worried about wasting more money if I ever want to upgrade.
I'm starting out with gr5v junior so I will be focusing on 40 and up for now. Would the 450d tune it properly for other bands? I realize it won't work great on all of them. If the 1200dx has a better tuner that would work it could save me from having another box.
thanks