Does anyone know if there is an online repeater directory I could access?
This might help me know where the nearest repeater is.  I live in Beaverton,
Oregon, which is a suburb of the Portland Metro area.  It is located on the
west side of Portland and should be close to some active repeaters.
Currently, keypad accessibility is more important than portability.  As for
the HT's, why would someone want the ic-90t over the TH-F6a?  Which one do
you think is more accessible?  Thanks.

Eric

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Patrick Byrne
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 8:12 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: accessible VHF equipment


he speaks the truth!!
Pat, K9JAUAt 08:27 PM 1/7/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>Okay, a duel band magnetic mount will do fine.  Most operation will be
>repeater based.  So how far away are the active repeaters?  Have a ham come
>over with an HT to see how he gets out.  And your budget is an issue.  If
>you buy a 50 watt mobile type radio, you will want a handy talky, but if
>you buy a handy talky, you will want a 50 watt mobile type
>radio.  Eventually you will want both anyway.