Ok, now we are getting somewhere.   Just based on speech, the Kenwood 
radio's are probably your best choice.  I think they can all be modified 
by clipping a diode.

I'm not trying to be funny here.  I seem to remember a post from you 
saying  you are in a difficult situation antenna wise, due to landlord 
or something.

Do you have any idea how big  a tri band 3 element yagi is?    It's 
going to need a substantial supporting structure and a rotor with some 
provision to tell  where it is pointed.    None of this stuff comes cheap.


A used 480 or  (older) 570  Kenwood might be a good starting point.   Of 
course, if money is no object , look for a new  590 Kenwood.


Good luck. Building your first station  can be fun, but  so many choices 
out there.  Shop wisely.

73, Steve KW3A
On 11/8/2015 10:54 AM, Wayne Genz wrote:
> I'm looking for either a Kenwood or Icom. It has to be able to be modified
> do to MARS operations. The more it talks to me the better. Also liking for a
> three element yagi.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
> Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2015 9:37 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: swap meet
>
> I'm just outside Philly.  Otherwise known as "The city of brotherly shove".
>
> What kind of gear are you looking for?
>
> 73, Steve  KW3A
>
> On 11/8/2015 9:25 AM, Wayne Genz wrote:
>> Good morning Steve, I am in New Jersey. Where are you at.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
>> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2015 3:48 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: swap meet
>>
>> Of which swap meet speakest thou?
>>
>>
>> If looking online for used gear, I think most of the ham sites have
>> classified sections: qth.com, qrz.com, qsl.com.   Also some of the ham
>> stores have used gear you can check out: HRO, Universal radio, Main
>> Trading Company, etc.
>>
>> If looking for something local, ask your local club.
>>
>>
>> If interested in a particular piece of gear, ask on this list.   Someone
>> here may have it, or know where one is.
>>
>> 73, Good luck, Steve KW3A
>>
>>
>>
>> On 11/7/2015 1:50 PM, Wayne Genz wrote:
>>> Could someone tell me how to get on the swap meet.thanks for your
>>> help
>>>
>>
>