Hi Christy, glad you're preparing to get back into the ham radio loop. You
might also consider something like the Icom IC-T90A or the Kenwood THF6A
handhelds. Both are multiband, and pretty blind accessible and blind
friendly. I own a t90 though have never had experience with a thf6. Both
radios have their share of satisfied owners on this list. The Kenwood
mobile mentioned by other posters, is apparently a very good choice for a
mobile/base type rig. Sincerely, Danny Dyer, Wb4idu.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christy Schulte" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 1:41 PM
Subject: Radio recommendations?
> Realizing I may be opening up a can of worms here..
>
> I've been licensed for over ten years now, but haven't been active for
quite
> some time for various reasons. I'd like to get back into the radio scene,
> but I find myself way out of the loop and needing to get a new radio and
> accessories. Not having much of an idea of any new things out there, and
I'm
> sure a lot has changed, I'm looking for any recommendations you might
have.
> Here's what I'm up against.
>
> I live in the st. louis area, and from what I understand a lot of the
> repeaters here use PL tones. I haven't pulled up an actual list of
repeaters
> yet, that's my next project. I'm still a technician as far as licensing,
> though I'm hoping to move up if I can get my hands on some good training
> materials. Unfortunately, I've forgotten most of what I knew so I need to
> refresh myself first. Right now I'm looking for something that would get
me
> on 2 meters and 70 cm though, additional bands I wouldn't complain about.
> I'd prefer something fairly cheap, but more importantly I need something
> that is decently accessible as I don't really have much access to sighted
> assistance. That may change once I get up and running and can start
> networking with local hams, but for now it's where I am. Being able to set
> PL tones on my own is a definite must.
>
> I'm also in an apartment, so am looking for an antenna that could work for
> such a radio halfway decently without needing to be outside. Again, I'm
not
> the most skilled so for now building my own is out of the question.
>
> I guess what I'm looking for is any ideas, suggestions, for someone brand
> new to this. Though I'm not brand new I might as well be at least until I
> get back up with my knowledge and skills. Don't worry, I intend to do my
own
> research as well. I just thought I'd throw this idea out there
>
> Thanks in advance for any help anyone may be willing to provide.
>
> Christy, KI4GYH
>
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