I thought of that too. We'll see what I end up doing, I don't have deep
pockets and honestly though I will use it I don't want to spend any more
then I have to because 220 comes and goes in this area. I'd rather something
newer but long as I can find something that works well and looks good I'll
probably go for it.  I have the Icom 27H, so the 37A is definitely a radio
I'd love if I can find one for a good price. It's a great series of radios
there, I have the 27H in the mobile and it's really a work horse.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 5:58 PM
Subject: Re: Accessible 220 MHz Radio


> Well, then.  I would say that you are going to be stuck with looking for
> either a used Kenwood TM3530A or an Icom IC-37A with a voice board--unless
> you have really deep pockets and can swing a Icom IC-375A.  Or, if you
want
> to run a real antique, you could scrounge for a Midland 13-509 (that's a
> crystal-controlled rig).  The choices are pretty slim for accessible 220
> MHz rigs, although I can understand your reluctance to connect and
> disconnect those SMA's.  Maybe an amp with an older HT such as a Icom
> IC-03AT or similar rig would fill the bill, and you could just leave it
> hooked up because of course you would use the THF6A for portable
operation.
>