I think that the icom ict81e is a good handheld and it is also 4 band, it
covers 6 and 2 meters and 70 and 23 centimeters. Also I have had the manual
for this radio put on tape which I will send to people who send me 2 90
minute tapes and a return address lable.

Simon Wilkes
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----- Original Message -----
From: Kyle Seitz <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 12:56 PM
Subject: user friendly handhelds and mobiles


> hi everyone,
> I've been an inactive ham for a couple of years now and I'm interested in
> getting back into the swing of things.  I'd like to hear opinions on which
> duel band handhels and mobiles are somewhat user friendly to the blind.
I'm
> interested in 2-meters and 70-CM tranceivers.  Lastly, I'd like to know if
> any manuals for some of these radios are available as PDF downloadable
> files.  Any opinions are welcome.  Btw, please give opinions on current
> models only please.
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Kyle Seitz
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