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Re: looking for ht
From:
Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 10:35:20 -0400
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John:

Yep, I agree with you that one of the guys was looking for a small HT, but I
still think it's hard to beat the HTX202 for durability, simplicity, and
reliability, if you only want 2 meters.  I bet you could find one on E-bay
or at a swap for about $75 these days.

Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "John miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: looking for ht


> 1 of them said he wanted a small HT and that definitely isn't small, but,
I
> do agree, they are a great HT I've had 3 or 4 of them over the years and
> they're great.
> John Miller N1UMJ
> Owner: J E M Racing need sponsors and crew help
> to chat with me  AOL instant messenger JEMracing3
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 4:00 PM
> Subject: Re: looking for ht
>
>
> >     I bet if you go to a local hamfest, or if you look on ebay, e-ham,
or
> > other sites, you may be able to find one of those old Radio Shack
HTx202's
> > around.  I have had one for the last 10 years, and they are real work
> > horses.  They are also fairly easy for blind hams to use, once you
figure
> > out a few little quirks.
> >
> > Keep us posted as to how you guys make out.
> >
> > Best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Carl Martin" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 2:48 PM
> > Subject: Re: looking for ht
> >
> >
> > > Hi Justin/Gary,
> > >          I am also shopping for an HT.  Two meters only is OK.  I have
> > > thought about the TH F6A but it is more than I need.  Are there any
low
> > end
> > > HTs out there for $100 or there abouts that are accessable?
> > >
> > > Carl, W6RGH
> > >
> > >
> > > At 09:49 AM 7/15/2003 -0700, you wrote:
> > > >I would recommend the Kenwood thf6a.  It's the most accessible ht
that
> > I've
> > > >seen, and it is quite small.
> > > >Justin
> > > >----- Original Message -----
> > > >From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > >Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 6:25 AM
> > > >Subject: looking for ht
> > > >
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> > > > > looking for a very small ht.  power is not a big concern, will be
> > using
> > > >for
> > > > > local repeater work.  Features needed, keypad, pl tones,
> > accessibility.
> > > > > 2 meter only is fine.  Size is primary concern.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anything anyone out there knows of coming close to this?
> > > > >
> > > > > THanks for the help.
> > > > >
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