yep all these radios have a mode where it has channel selection only where
after you have programmed all the frequencies and settings you want, which
can be done easily via a computer except in the case of the 708, you can
just go through the channels and not worry about anything else unless you
want to.
Of course, ham radios are in their nature made to be flexible so if you want
to go to a frequency you dont have programmed you can always do that
too...but you can easily set things up so its real easy.
73
Colin, v a6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Humbert" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: needing new radio


> Well, since we are talking about what we would like to have, I would like
a
> ham radio that works just like aC B radio.  Yes, I have the technician and
> the general license but I don't know what I am doing or what the hell I am
> talking about.  I just want to turn a knob, listen, and if I have
something
> to say, talk.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob -- KA5ETA" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 7:55 AM
> Subject: needing new radio
>
>
> >I am needing to buy a new radio and there are a few things that I am
really
> > wanting.  I thought some of you all might be able to help me.
> > First I guess you will need to know what frequency I want to use the
radio
> > for.
> > 1.  duel band VHF and UHF.
> > 2.  I would like for it to be totally accessible (I know I will have to
> > buy
> > a speech board).
> > 3.  I will need to be able to mount the RF deck some where other than up
> > front.
> > 4.  If possible I would like to have expanded RCV on both bands.
> >
> > I think that is about everything that I have to have, anything else I
> > think
> > I can put up with.
> > Thanks for all comments.
> >
> > Bob - KA5ETA
> > Echolink Node 28599
> > 442.150-R Repeater
> >
>