There is a UT102 chip that is used in the 706, 703, and 718 tranceivers,
______But Not_____ the european version of the 718, which I believe is
called the IC78,/I know there's no place to plug it in that xmitter by
bitter experience.)  But it works in the rigs mentioned above, and probably,
as well, in some other Icom tranceivers which is available for something
under $60.
Won't give you all the menu and reading info you'll need, but it is _Very
helpful.  A Blessed Christmas to you all, Danny Dyer, Wb4idu.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frederick" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: transceiver question


> Hi
>     Does the Icome 706 have a voice chip?
>                     Mark WZ0K
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 7:55 AM
> Subject: Re: transceiver question
>
>
> > Hi Darron;
> > To better answer your question or add to any possible confusion, you
need
> > to
> > first think about what you want.
> > Essentially your basic choices are a hand held radio for uhf and or vhf,
a
> > mobile or base radio for uhf and or vhf, an hf radio, or a radio that
will
> > cover both hf, uhf and vhf.  Once you make that basic decision, lots of
> > folks here can give you ideas as to radios that are user friendly.
> > Remember, the more frequencies you want a radio to cover, very often the
> > higher the price.  The icom 706 may be a possible exception.
> > Merry Christmas
> > Rich
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Darren Tomblin" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 2:57 AM
> > Subject: Re: transceiver question
> >
> >
> > Ok, what do icom and kenwood that are accessible. Is it voice or morse
> > code.
> > I don't know morse code yet. thanks
> >