Richard:

I'll send it in a separate e-mail to:

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73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Wells" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 11:08 PM
Subject: Re: Least Expensive Way To Go HF


Hey Tom, I would love to hear that review you did for handihams. Thanks
for the offer.
Original message:
>     Richard:

> I'd recommend an Icom 718 HF transceiver.

> I owned and used one for a number of years, and loved it.

> I believe the cost new is around $500 or so with the UT102 speech chip, 
> and
> the rig covers 10 through 160 meters.

> If you can afford some extra filters, it can be a great CW rig.

> As an SSB rig, it is very versatile, and has good transmit audio.

> I did a review of the rig for Handihams a number of years ago, and will be
> happy to send it to you privately if you'd like.

> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Wells" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 4:52 PM
> Subject: Least Expensive Way To Go HF


> What are the thoughts of those on this list on the least expensive way
> to get on the HF bands with a multiband radio? Where should I start? As
> I have said, I really have no idea what's out there these days and I
> really don't know where to begin my search. I believe the antenna
> situation can be handled by the local group if I can find a radio. I
> might even have computer stuff to trade for a radio if anyone does that
> kind of thing.

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