The Icom T90A is a tri bander, 6, 2, and 440 and is very accessible if your
friend wants more then 2 meters, otherwise, a used HTX-202 is anywhere from
$50 to $70  and there are others out there, I hear the Icom IC-V8 isn't too
bad either though I don't have one of those yet.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 11:32 PM
Subject: Re: 2M radios


>     Gary:
>
> I'm sure that opinions will vary here, but if he only wants a  2-meter
> radio, I'd look to see if there is an old Radio Shack HTX202 lying around
> out there somewhere.  I have heard that they go for something like $70 on
> Ebay.
>
> The radios are pretty easy to work with, and are great work horses.  I
still
> have mine (it's about ten years old now), and still use it for back-up
> purposes.
>
> If he wants a radio with other bands, like 220 or 440, then I'd recommend
> the Kenwood THF6A.  The Icom T90A is a dual-bander, covering 2 meters and
> 440, which is another possibility, but I don't have one of those myself.
>
> The other rigs I have just mentioned, of course, are considerably more
> expensive.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Let's see what the others say.
>
> Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "tillfam3" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 11:25 PM
> Subject: 2M radios
>
>
> > Hi all.  I have a blind ham who wants a 2m HT.  Are there some that are
> more
> > accessible than others?  Gary KB2YAA
>