I found it a pane until I got the manual on tape but then I found it quite
reasonable baring in mind the amount of features it has.

Simon


----- Original Message -----
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: best 2-meter handheld to get


> You think the T81 is an easy radio to use?
>
> I think it's a bitch and a half to use! I have one as well, and while
> it works well enough with programming software, it's damned near
> impossible to program without the software if you need to, say, set a
> CTCSS tone, or use an autodial memory. But it sure does have nice
> audio out of the speaker!
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV/3  | I choose you to take up all of my time.
> Email: [log in to unmask] | I choose you because you're funny and kind
>                          | I want easy people from now on.
>                          | --the Nields