here's one I've considered buying for 2 meters.
this is as advertised on the andrews communications web site.
http://www.andrewscom.com.au
click the link for amateur radio then look under amdrews amateur radio.
not bad for $99 australian.
Quansheng's newest and tiny 2m band 5W handheld transceiver!

TG-K4AT

New low price
$99.00 !

Factory-direct importer with factory-backed one year warranty!

Features include:

list of 10 items
• High quality 2m band (144-148MHz) tiny handheld transceiver with 5W RF 
output power!
• 99 memory channels
• CTCSS rx/tx included
• Voice annunciation and low voltage (5.5V) alarm!!
• Memory scanning and searching plus keypad lock
• Programmable repeater offset
• Monitor and LCD backlighting functions
• VFO or computer programmable
• Includes Li-ion 7.4V @ 1500mA/h battery and an AC charger
• Outstanding 0.16uV sensitivity
list end

there might be other places that sell a similar rig.

Shaun
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On 20/03/2008 3:06 PM, the old scribe known as Andy Baracco was able to 
impart this pearl of wisdom:
> i recommend the Kenwood THK2AT.
> 
> Andy
> At 06:49 PM 3/19/2008, you wrote:
>> Hello listers,
>> Can anyone recommend a plain vanilla 2 meter ht?
>>
>> I own a Kenwood THF6A that I have not been able to find since my move of =
>> the qth last October.
>>
>> I've been looking at the reviews of the Yaesu VX-150 but can't tell even =
>>from reading the manual how blind friendly that rig might be.
>> I just need something that can work simplex.
>>
>> And if pl tones and such can be programmed easily that would be a plus.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any help.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Eric
>> KU3I
> 
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