Hi Earic,
Well may be kind of hard for that kind of money.
that's really to bad that you had that happen.
You may be able to find an old kenwood ts440 or something but man there old 
and wouldn't want one unless it has been gone through.
Good luck with it.
Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "eric oyen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 11:37 AM
Subject: need to find a replacement radio


> Hello all,
> well UPS pulled a fubar. I had the UPS store package and ship per the =
> instructions given from land air communications. What arrived was a =
> punctured box that had been severely abused. The radio I sent was able =
> to power up and work when I sent it. THat was not the case when it =
> arrived. The power connector had been pushed inside the radio, and the =
> front faceplate got scratched. Hal tried to power it up only to have the =
> fuse blow immediately.
>
> So, I am now without an HF radio. I have already filed for the claim to =
> get a replacement and need to find a radio that is more blind friendly =
> for about $600. Something like a ken wood or similar. Anyone have good =
> suggestions?
>
> -eric