Thanks for the info, Danny.  I hadn't known that there were so many 
hand-held HF radios around.  Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Danny Dyer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 10:07 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000


> Hi Sarah, There Are Some HF Handheld  HT, Radios,
> Tokyo HyPower HT750, a synthecized triband/40, 15, and 6meter CW and SSB
> capable Radio,
> Then, there are Mizuho/AEA DX Handy, Singleband,
> MX-7S/40meter,
> MX-14-S/20meter,
> MX-18S/17meter,
> MX-21S/15meter,
> MX-28S/10meter,
> And several different 6meter radios,
> all the Mizuhos are ssb and CW Capable radios, using V C O, , variable
> Crystal oscilaters,;you can vary the crystals in those radios to giv
> different band segments, about fifty hurtz per segment,there are 2, 
> crystal
> holders per radio.
> giving around 100hurtz.
> The HT750 affords about 300hurtz per band.
> If I remember right, the ht750 is either 2or3watts, and the Mizuhos are 1 
> or
> 2watts. the HT750 sell used for between 400&700$s,
> The Mizuhos sell for 1-400$s, depending on condition and acs.
> I've had and used one of the Mizuhos, actually it was a AEA/DX handy/same
> difference, 10 meter radio, and one of the HT750.
> I had mine several years ago, the prices have nearly doubled in the past
> five years.
>
> The closest thing to handheld that's out there and available for from
> 300-600$s, depending on whether new or used, and depending on acs,
> Is The,
> Yaesu, Yes I dare to mention that name here,/cause there ain't nothing 
> else
> out like it,
> FT-817 and 817ND/newer model.
> It's about 8.5inches from front to back,
> five inches from right to left, and an inch high/measurements not_ exact.
> Radio will transmit and receive 160meters-70CM, all mode,, power up to 
> five
> watts.
> FM and AM Broadcast , and Airband receive.
> It comes with rechargeable NICAD internal battery pack and charger,
> VHF/UHF antenna, shoulder strap, mic, power cord.
> Can be computer controled, and or operated by the John Hansen Millenium
> QSYER, and there are a lot of extras you can obtain and use with it.
> I've had and used them, now have one, which I really like, but they have
> their drawbacks.  I'll be glad to interact with any of you about any of
> these radios.  They're not perfect, they're what as known as "nitch 
> radios,
> they fit in a nitch of need in the ham community.  They're not for
> everybody, and they all have their plusses and minuses.
> HTH, Danny,
> my off list email is [log in to unmask]
>
>
> but nothing made in the last several years.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Sarah Alawami" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 9:08 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000
>
>
>> Wo. That to me is not portable . I'm looking for something more handheld
>> and
>> is accessible to a point. I know nothing out there is 100% accessible so
>> I'm
>> not holding my breath. If I'm wrong on that last statement then feel free
>> to
>> correct me.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Kevin Minor
>> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 4:51 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000
>>
>> Hi Sarah.
>>
>> I have a TS-2000, and it is technicly a portable radio.  It has a handle
>> on
>> the side of it to let you carry it.  It weighs around 18 pounds, if I
>> remember the specs right.
>>
>> That's the good news.  Now for me, the realist.  For me this radio isn't
>> portable.  I'd have to carry not only the radio, but the power supply as
>> well, which has to be at least 20 amps continuous if you want to operate
>> the
>> rig at full power.  I'd also have to bring an antenna or two to allow me
>> to
>> use the radio on HF and VHF/UHF.  I don't know how you'd plan on using 
>> the
>> radio, but if portability is what you're looking for, I'd look at a
>> different radio.  For me, the 2000 is just what I want.  I'll have to 
>> look
>> for a low band antenna when I go to Dayton.  The apartment antenna that I
>> purchased just isn't cutting it.
>>
>> If you have any other questions, let me know.
>>
>> 73
>> Kevin Minor, N8EGA
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