Yaesu System 600 SSB Transciever Experience

[Goudurix]

Rolf,

d not hesitate to post any extra questions.
That's why these kinds of fora exist.

Jan

[svlamorocha]

Originally Posted by tolly

Most people I know of, use an ICOM radio in their boats, most common is the 718.

I can´t comment on the statistic but I am one of those IC-718 owners. This is a great ham radio for home but not a good radio for a boat (or a car).

Unlike a proper marine radio, the IC-718 loses much power (about 60%) when running from the batteries (say 12.5V at the radio on a good day with VERY fat cables). In order to get 100W out of teh IC-718 you need the full nameplate 13.8V, which means running the engine to get charge from the alternator.