new buy : 6600 or 8600?

Lou IV3DSG

I am looking to buy a Flex to add to my shack.
I have identified two choices: a 6600 to find used or a new 8600.
Which makes more sense for DX use?
73
LOU IV3DSG

KD0RC

Hi Lou, at the moment, either one will work equally well. The 8600 has a faster processor and FPGA, so it will have more functionality in the future. It also has a built-in GNSS disciplined oscillator and the hardware to support Adaptive Pre Distortion.

on5po

Bonjour Lou,J'ai a vendre un 6600M de juste 1 an, ,Je vend pour acheter un 8600 sans le M,Le maestro ne m'intéresse pas

73 on5po

Trucker

I currently have a 6600M which I really like. And until my circumstances change I will be happy to keep it around longer. But, if I were making a decision between a used 6600 and a new 8600,I would choose the new 8600 for the reasons listed already. Plus having a warranty as well. The 6600 radios are great radios. But, going with a new 8600 gives you more features that may not make it to the 6600 radios because of hardware limitations. If on the other hand, money is an issue, a used 6600 is well worth having as it is still a very formidable radio. I believe either one is worth having if it meets your current wants and needs.

James

WD5GWY

on5po

Ok, J'ai eu un 6300, 6500,6700, maintenant un 6600M ,je n'ai jamais vu de différences de qualité d'utilisation,il est vrait je ne suis pas équipé d'instrument de mesures.Pour une utilisation ordinaire ,comme j'utilise la chasse aux DX.

le changement de différent de Flex est jute pour le fun

Lou IV3DSG

So, from what I understand, the 8000 series is a purchase with a view to a future software ( that will make the difference) ? currently the improvement of performance 8000 vs 6000 are minimal?
Lou

> @KD0RC said:
> Hi Lou, at the moment, either one will work equally well. The 8600 has a faster processor and FPGA, so it will have more functionality in the future. It also has a built-in GNSS disciplined oscillator and the hardware to support Adaptive Pre Distortion.

KD0RC

Hi Lou, yes, that is correct. The other advantage of the 8600 is better long-term parts availability if it needs to be repaired.

Lou IV3DSG

> @on5po said:
> Bonjour Lou,J'ai a vendre un 6600M de juste 1 an, ,Je vend pour acheter un 8600 sans le M,Le maestro ne m'intéresse pas
> 73 on5po

Hi Janny, send me an email with a detailed description of the 6600M for sale (purchase date, warranty validity, photos, price) to evaluate.
TNX
Lou IV3DSG