Yes, and I understand from a very reliable source that the IC-2H has one 
heck of a good receiver.

73 De Anthony W2AJV
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 10:13 AM
Subject: Re: [BLIND-HAMS] ht wanted


> the IC V8, or IC T2H are two very accessible hand helds as well.  They 
> both
> can run on double a batteries are are small and fairly inexpensive.
> The ic T2H i believe sells for around $100 as does the IC V8.
> half that on ebay or from a local ham.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 5:53 AM
> Subject: Re: ht wanted
>
>
>> I have to agree, if you're looking for a basic 2 meter HT, the THK2AT, or
> the one that runs on AA's would be a great choice. I got mine just before 
> I
> came on vacation, used it a bit on vacation and it's very accessible. It's 
> a
> lot like the TM-271A mobile which I now have 2, got 1 used for a great 
> deal
> Wednesday which will be my new echolink link radio when I get around to
> setting that up and replacing the power cord on the radio. On ebay or used
> they're both very reasonable on prices and even new they are. I think I'll
> get another of those HT's for my go kit down the road, it's got a real 
> solid
> feel.
>>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
>> From: Gale Conard <[log in to unmask]>
>> > Gary,
>> >
>> > Look at the Kenwood TH-K2-AT OR TH-K2-AT-K2.  I have had mine for
> several
>> > months, and like it very much.  It is quite accessable and inexpensive,
> as
>> > handhelds go.
>> >
>> >
>> > 73,
>> > Gale
>> >
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