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Re: swl radio with keypad entry
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Buddy Brannan <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 1 Oct 2012 18:34:07 -0400
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I'm curious to know if anyone's played with the Tecsun PL-660. While it has a keypad, I have no idea of how blind user friendly it is. However, for $120 at the high end, $110 or so on eBay after shipping, with air band and a sync detector, it doesn't sound half bad.
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Oct 1, 2012, at 5:35 PM, Christopher Moore <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello guys,
> A friend of mine is looking for a shortwave receiver with keypad 
> frequency entry.  I've had a Yachtboy for many years here, and he would 
> probably like something similar.  I think he's willing to spend $100 - $200.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> 73 Chris w1gm

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