Re: [Svxlink-devel] Easy Digi

[David R. <svx...@tr...>]

Hello Danny,

> No problem with the D710 ... my thinking is this ... the 710 (like all 
> other radios I suppose) gets very hot on high power and it is a more 
> expensive radio ... sometimes I have QSO's that extend over 2 hours 
> ... it is set on high power (50w) in order for me to cover at least 
> 50km's/30 miles) with a copper J-pole to allow as many hams as 
> possible to use EchoLink via RF ... so I thought instead of using the 
> D710 for extended periods like that I would rather get a less 
> expensive radio with an ExhoLink interface connected to an amplifier 
> to reach these older ham operators
>

Yes, 2hrs is a very long time for a 710 at 50watts or ANY ham-grade 
radio.  If you put the D710 to 10w and put a good amp with lots of 
cooling after it, that could run a long time.  The one challenge you'll 
probably see is once you add a proper Echolink interface like an 
iLinkboard, etc., you won't save much compared to say just buying a 
Kenwood v71A (same radio body as a D710 but without the expensive 
head).  Up to you though.

--David
KI6ZHD