Codan 8528 for sale - Amateur version

Hi Brian,

I have a 8528 fitted to the mighty Patrol. I bought it at the right price with an autotune antenna. I have joined VKS737 and they are a very helpful bunch. The network is great and there are many other advantages, for me being able to listen to the cricket or the BBC around places like the CSR is just some.

Antenna's can be expensive such as an autotune. If you are happy to travel and then change your antenna / length when stopped, a tapped antenna is the way to go. Especially when they are around $200-300 vs $600-1000 for a second hand autotune. E-bay should give you some options and you can see what's out there. I think $1000 without the antenna is a tad to much, especially considering the 8528 radio technology is around 20 years old.

Have fun shopping around

Dave

I have a 8528 SSB with auto tune aerial for sale has all the vks channels I havent worked out a price as yet give me a call 0418 9642 79 if interested.

All the best
Eric

Brian - Re Satphones - there is an article at www.vks737.on.net (Satphones link) that may be of interest - seeks to make a balanced comment on options.

cmon thats only at least double what its worth. For that sort of money you could get a barret with an arial