Well that is very rite also.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: amateur radio


> would you personally recommend that radio in emergency communications
> senarios?
> With the fact that it requires two separate mounting positions, has pig 
> tail
> coaxial connections, requires multiple wires to be run between components
> and has a plastic face plate, i don't think i would want to put my life 
> into
> the hands of a radio like that.
> Too many things could potentially break and go wrong.
> Not to say it isn't a great radio, and very accessible...but that is all
> well and good when it sits in a shack and doesn't get moved or where it
> doesn't have to go through adverse conditions while still operating.
> It would be like trying to use a porch to haul lumber and construction
> equipment...it can do it, but its not as useful or as preferable as a 
> heavy
> duty truck!
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ed Malmgren" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 4:11 PM
> Subject: Re: amateur radio
>
>
>> Take a look at the Kenwood T S 480 S A T..  It covers 160 through 6 
>> meters
>> and is very accessible.  K7UC
>>
>