Try the Kenwood THF6A that covers the 2-meter and 1.25 CM and 70 CM
bands.  It also has a general coverate receiver built into it as well that
covers from 100 KHz to 1.3 GHz.





On Sat, 9 Feb 2002, RiverWind wrote:

> Hey You'll,
>
> I am looking for advice. I as you already know, love working
> duplex. Well, the only unit that I have is an old brick of an icom,
> which happens to work like a champ, and I love her to death.
> However, I am in the market for another radio which will work
> either the 70 CM, 120 CM and or two meters. A duel-band rig would
> be most preferable. Are there any blind friendly rigs out there
> meeting these band specifications?
>
> Moreover, I will be wanting to start working such bands as 6
> meters, 10, 20, 40 and 80 meters later on. Are there any blind
> friendly rigs meeting these band specifications? I am given to
> understand that getting rigs containing voice chips is quite a
> financial drain, so I am looking for something with thumb wheels,
> or a knob that clicks noticeably when it is turned whilst frequency
> surfing. Are all rigs digital now a-days? What workarounds are
> there, that you are aware of?
>
> Thanks so much in advance.
>
> Ray
>
>
>
> RiverWind
> ICQ = 149719036
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>