After a lot of nagging my mother, she finally agreed to pay half of the radio. It cost €260, new.
I bought it from a store in Porto, by telephone.
My first decent transceiver
The Kenwood TH-F7E represents a major upgrade over previous equipment.
Specifications
Reception
- Coverage: 500 kHz to 1299 MHz (continuous coverage!)
- Modes: FM, AM, CW, SSB (LSB and USB)
- Allows receiving HF and shortwave, plus VHF/UHF
Transmission
- Bands: VHF (2m) and UHF (70cm)
- Mode: FM (F3E)
- Maximum power: 5W
Versatility
This transceiver is extremely versatile:
- Allows listening to HF communications in SSB/CW/AM
- Transmits on VHF/UHF for local communications and through repeaters
- Reception coverage from long wave to UHF
- Portable and battery powered
It’s the ideal equipment for beginners who want to explore different modes and bands without spending a fortune on multiple pieces of equipment!
A big thank you to my mother for helping make this possible!