Quad Band 50W Mobile
This was my first mobile rig for Ham use. I chose it because can transmit on four bands; 10m, 6m, 2m and 70cm. I thought to myself “great, I can play on all the bands a Tech can use”. Good theory, but I discovered I was ignorant to the fact the TH-9800 only works in FM mode; There’s not much activity in FM on these bands… But, I can talk to myself.
Aside from not being much use on 10 and 6 meters, I love this radio. Research tells me its a Chinese clone of the Yaesu FT-8900, now discontinued. I got the RT-Systems programming software, a Comet UHV-4 quad band antenna (not cheap), and picked up a hard-to-find Desk Microphone made for the TH-9800.
I loved the dual receive and the fast scanning. That is… Until it crapped out on me after about two months 😦
I saw the mixed reviews before I ordered it. They were all over the map from saying this radio is great to it’s garbage. I figured it was a gamble on this rig. Well, I LOSE! One day, the left side receive just stopped working. See my Product Review on eHam.net. Fortunately, I purchased the optional insurance and was able to send it back.
- Thumbs Down
- No Stars
- Not Recommended
- Stay Away
- Warning Will Robinson!
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