Hi Bill;

First of all, let me say welcome back.

Not much has changed except that their are fewer people on the air these 
days.

However, that's a good thing because I'd rather have fewer people on the air 
than many people who have chickenband mentality.

Second, the TH-F6A in my humble opinion is probably the handiest ht out 
there today.

Anyway I feel that way for my purposes.

The beeps are very intuitive and you can operate this radio without speech.

I'll continue this thread when I get more time.

73 De Anthony W2AJV
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Deatherage" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 4:14 AM
Subject: getting back into ham radio


> Hello to all,
> My name is bill and my call is wb4ykl.  I got my technission lisence in =
> the 1970's and my general in the 190's.  I worked 2 meters and then =
> after recieving my general I worked 10 through 40.  It has been a few =
> years since I have been on the air. I am now retired and have some time =
> on my hands and am wanting to get back on.  I now live in an apartment =
> so I am sure I am restricted to what I can dol.  I am interested in =
> packet on VHF and UHF. I would also like to try some FM satellite work.  =
> I am looking into getting a HT.  any sugestions would be appreciated.  =
> Does any one know if there is a HT made with Speach.  Thank you in =
> advance,
> 73's=20
> bill


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