Hi Richard.
Actually, it isn't that bad. All that you do is use the lower memory
numbers for your most frequently used repeaters. I use the lower 25 memory
channels for my principal repeaters, and it isn't hard to keep track of at all.
73, de Lou K2LKK
At 10:52 AM 12/29/2006 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi;
>The only problem can be that if you are away from your computer you have to
>remember what memory is where. I think the idea of 200 or 300 memories is
>nice but then I consider the chances of actually remembering them all and
>scale things back.
>Richard
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 10:53 PM
>Subject: Re: Which HT would _you_ select?
>
>
>Hi Christy.
>
>The strategy that I use for dealing with PL tones is pretty simple. I look
>for an HT that has a lot of memories and that can be programmed with
>software. I'm using the Icom ICT7H. It has 60 memories--enough to hold
>all of the 2 meter and 70 cm repeaters in the Rochester, NY area. I just
>load all of the repeaters into memories with their respective PL
>tones. The Icom software is readily accessible with JAWS, and all I have
>to do is click through the memories, or I can key in the memory numbers on
>the number pad and direct access memories that way. What could be simpler?
>
>73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
>At 02:39 PM 12/26/2006 -0600, you wrote:
> >Just out of curiosity since I don't think this has been touched on yet, how
> >easy/possible is it for PL tones to be set on either of these? I'm looking
> >at HTs as well, and St. Louis has a lot of PL tones used around here, which
> >I'm sure is true in a lot of places.
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: For blind ham radio operators
> >[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Anthony Vece
> >Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 1:32 PM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: Which HT would _you_ select?
> >
> >
> >Hi Walt;
> >
> >I would choose the TH-F6A hands down.
> >
> >The radio is more user friendly because of the beeps.
> >
> >The low beep is always the default setting.
> >
> >And, if you can use one KENWOOD, you can use them all.
> >
> >I've been a ham for 13 years and, I always try to re-invent the wheel by =
> >going to ICOM but, I keep coming back to the KENWOOD radios.
> >
> >I just purchased a KENWOOD TS-480SAT and a KENWOOD TH-G707A and I have =
> >no trouble at all using them or remembering in what position I left my =
> >settings.
> >
> >Good Luck & 73 De Anthony W2AJV
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> >
> >Anthony
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----=20
> > From: Walt Smith=20
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 2:22 PM
> > Subject: [BLIND-HAMS] Which HT would _you_ select?
> >
> >
> > On a straight side-by-side comparison and forgetting about price=20
> > differentials, etc., which HT would you choose; the Icom T90A or the =
> >Kenwood=20
> > TH-F6A and why? I'm looking seriously at both rigs and would like to =
> >tap the=20
> > collective wisdom of the list regarding features, ease of operation =
> >and=20
> > programming for a blind ham, etc.
> >
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