Over the past few weeks, I've been having issues with my old Kenwood TS-140 and after pulling it apart numerous times, it's finally kicked the bucket. (its now 35 years old, so time to upgrade).
What I didn't realize is that its been on it way out for a long time. So many times I would be speaking to other hammies whereby they would be hearing Europe/ USA or whatever and on my end..nothing.
At first I thought it was my antenna, So after building new antennas one after the other, it wasn't until recently that I realized that the old Kenwood was dying.
So time to buy a new TX.
After looking around and speaking to a mate of mine... Graeme (VK5GG who has one), I finally decided on the Icom 7300. Why? Most radio's have a minimum power output of 10 watts, whereby the Icom goes down to 1 watt. If I want to go QRPp, I can simply use my attenuator.
Anyway. its now on order and I should be able to receive it mid Feb/ end Feb when they come back in stock. Until then.. I'm off the air
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