I agree, the digital tv band would be a better option.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: A New c c Radio with a Twist


>I don't see much point in including the 2 meter band which would be for
> monitoring purposes only.  If C-Crane really wants to do something good,
> they could include a receiver with the digital TV spectrum on it, or maybe
> an accessible satellite/HD radio or something like that.  Lots of people
> depend on portable TV's when the power goes out, but unless someone comes
> out with a battery operated digital TV receiver they won't be able to do
> that any more.
> Harvey
>