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@KN6HPG

FT-65R, SOTA Beams 2m bandpass filter, and SRH770S have been ordered.

Hi Steven,

I think you’ve made a good choice with the FT-65 (based on a little test that I did a few months ago).

Testing results: FT65 vs FT-70d vs TDH3 vs UVK5; RH770 vs Flowerpot.

After a lovely day on the moor, activating G/DC-001 (and a bonus 100 mile S2S with @G4TCU); I experimented with different radios/antennas on the summit and here’s what I have learned: First of all, there is a lot of QRM on this summit. That said, with a decent radio you needn’t worry. I can’t say whether the QRM is consistent (ie whether it went up and down throughout the afternoon), but it was certainly there. It turns out that the radio mast on Yes Tor is only in use during MOD exercise - so …

@KN6HPG

Is the RH770 not made anymore? I wanted the telescoping antenna, but I can’t find it anywhere.

When purchasing mine (BNC version) there were a couple of reputable UK suppliers with stock. It was harder to find an SMA version though.

There are plenty of clone sellers out there (but I don’t recommend it).