I'm wanting to start getting on the air field-day-style in the next couple of months, but I'm hesitant to bring out my 857d (though it would rock). I like the idea of choosing a band, and sticking to it if going to a mountain top, or taking a rig on a beach vacation.
Because of this, I've been looking at some of the MFJ sinlge-band radios. 6m & 10m always fascinate me, and I often set up on these bands at my house too, calling CQ all day until I make a contact (they do exist, haha).
I only use dipoles (except for my 2m J-pole), and have both 6m & 10m dipole antennas. The 10m has a 1:1 balun on it, but the 6m does not. I'll tune my 6m antenna with the 857d tuner, but I'm not sure if I would need a tuner for the 6m dipole working with the MFJ rig. What are your thoughts?
Also, the SWR on the 6m dipole I have is good for in the range of the MFJ radio, and the radio only puts out 10w, so I don't think stray RF would be too bad.
Another possibility is the MFJ 20m transceiver. I have a 20m dipole with a 1:1 balun as well.
Though I may be crazy, 6m is really what I want to work SSB being preferable, otherwise I would consider that tri-band Yaesu that includes 6m AM/FM at 5w.
Need and appreciate all input on this please so I can make the best purchase decision - thanks!
Because of this, I've been looking at some of the MFJ sinlge-band radios. 6m & 10m always fascinate me, and I often set up on these bands at my house too, calling CQ all day until I make a contact (they do exist, haha).
I only use dipoles (except for my 2m J-pole), and have both 6m & 10m dipole antennas. The 10m has a 1:1 balun on it, but the 6m does not. I'll tune my 6m antenna with the 857d tuner, but I'm not sure if I would need a tuner for the 6m dipole working with the MFJ rig. What are your thoughts?
Also, the SWR on the 6m dipole I have is good for in the range of the MFJ radio, and the radio only puts out 10w, so I don't think stray RF would be too bad.
Another possibility is the MFJ 20m transceiver. I have a 20m dipole with a 1:1 balun as well.
Though I may be crazy, 6m is really what I want to work SSB being preferable, otherwise I would consider that tri-band Yaesu that includes 6m AM/FM at 5w.
Need and appreciate all input on this please so I can make the best purchase decision - thanks!