There are 2 X of those tuners on eBay for $280

Dave

On 1/21/07, Jim Swallow <lagartaboat@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hello Rick- If you have a little time, by all means
> get a General ham license. The radio will be half the
> cost of a SSB. I have used an Icom 706(MkIIG) when
> cruising, and it has been flawless. In combination
> with a Pactor modem, the weather gathering
> capabilities are impressive. Email is free also. The
> FCC has lifted the Morse code requirement, and the
> questions and answers to all the tests necessary for
> licensure are public domain. For practice tests,
> check out qrz.com. I can second the condemnation of
> SGC transceivers, I know of a few that were
> disappointed with performance. SGC tuners are great
> though. I use a SGC tuner(231?) with my Icom 706.
> Icom tuners are good also, but require an extra
> control cable to work. SGC tuners can be used with
> any radio, so if you change brands later on it is
> easier to swap. 710's are a tried and true
> transceiver if staying with marine SSB. Did I mention
> that email is free with ham?
> Cheers,
> Jim Swallow
> FWB, FL
> PS I have heard, but of course have no personal
> knowledge, that ham radios can be opened up(by
> snipping two diodes) for marine frequencies
> also...oooh the possibilities...
>
> --- Rick Williams <rwsail35@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi. I am going to be adding SSB to Lorac in the next
> > few weeks. Prior to me purchasing Lorac, she had SSB
> > and retains the insulated backstay, grounding plate
> > and copper ground plane. I will be alright on the
> > installation part, but beyond that point I am again
> > a village idiot. All the dealers are very sure that
> > their product is the best. All make claims of what
> > their radios will do. Question is 1) Are the claims
> > true, 2) Which unit is the best quality for the
> > price, 3) Would I Be better off with Iridium or some
> > other form of satellite phone. etc.... Please give
> > me any advise, wisdom, knowledge and or experience
> > you may have. If I am to shell out another two or
> > three thousand dollars, I would like to feel that I
> > went into fully informed.
> > Fair winds, blue water.
> > Rick & Terry Williams
> > S/V Lorac; Baba 30 # 71
>
>
>
>
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