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W9WLS · 02-13-2011, 06:12 AM

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.

02-13-2011, 06:12 AM	#2
W9WLS Senior Blame Catcher Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakland City Ind. Posts: 265	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. __________________ DE: John W9WLS