2026-09-19 16:39 UTC
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@flup@mastodon.scot 2026-09-19 17:17
@penguin42@mastodon.org.uk @edavies@functional.cafe @jamesb@fedi.duckduckpigeon.co.uk @M0YNG@mastodon.radio @philpem@digipres.club Thanks for thinking of me, I would help if I had the room!
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@philpem@digipres.club 2026-09-20 23:12
@penguin42@mastodon.org.uk @edavies@functional.cafe @jamesb@fedi.duckduckpigeon.co.uk @M0YNG@mastodon.radio @flup@mastodon.scot thanks for the tag, I already have an FT-897. FWIW, the 857 is well-liked and well-regarded as a portable rig. It's basically an FT897 without the internal battery bays and a bit less weight. The front panel's removable, which made them fairly popular for vehicle installs. An 857 with ATU is probably worth £5-600 depending on which ATU. Check if it has any of the Collins IF filters installed under the cover, they command high (IMO silly) prices.