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Originally Posted by W9WLS
Andy: I have some limited experience with one as it belongs to a friend in Georgia, But , based on what I've seen of it the 817 is comparable to my 857 ( without the 100 watt PA of course).
Battery life doesn't seem to be too bad (but $$$ to replace if necessary).
I wouldn't mind having one , but cannot think of any good reason to justify it at the moment.
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John W9WLS,
I also have an 857 for use up at camp in NH and an 847 for the home QTH. I wanted to get a good SWL RCVR, so I said why not the 817? It's self contained and I can use it for QRP when the urge gets me.
John K3NOQ/Mobile,
I have used my 20m 'Ham Stick' dipole with good success while camping. Granted it was with the 857 at 100w, but I was in the woods and not on top of a mountain.
I need to make my decision today before the sale and free shpping ends.
Thanks for the input!