would you personally recommend that radio in emergency communications
senarios?
With the fact that it requires two separate mounting positions, has pig tail
coaxial connections, requires multiple wires to be run between components
and has a plastic face plate, i don't think i would want to put my life into
the hands of a radio like that.
Too many things could potentially break and go wrong.
Not to say it isn't a great radio, and very accessible...but that is all
well and good when it sits in a shack and doesn't get moved or where it
doesn't have to go through adverse conditions while still operating.
It would be like trying to use a porch to haul lumber and construction
equipment...it can do it, but its not as useful or as preferable as a heavy
duty truck!
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Malmgren" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: amateur radio


> Take a look at the Kenwood T S 480 S A T..  It covers 160 through 6 meters
> and is very accessible.  K7UC
>