Hi Sarah, There Are Some HF Handheld HT, Radios,
Tokyo HyPower HT750, a synthecized triband/40, 15, and 6meter CW and SSB
capable Radio,
Then, there are Mizuho/AEA DX Handy, Singleband,
MX-7S/40meter,
MX-14-S/20meter,
MX-18S/17meter,
MX-21S/15meter,
MX-28S/10meter,
And several different 6meter radios,
all the Mizuhos are ssb and CW Capable radios, using V C O, , variable
Crystal oscilaters,;you can vary the crystals in those radios to giv
different band segments, about fifty hurtz per segment,there are 2, crystal
holders per radio.
giving around 100hurtz.
The HT750 affords about 300hurtz per band.
If I remember right, the ht750 is either 2or3watts, and the Mizuhos are 1 or
2watts. the HT750 sell used for between 400&700$s,
The Mizuhos sell for 1-400$s, depending on condition and acs.
I've had and used one of the Mizuhos, actually it was a AEA/DX handy/same
difference, 10 meter radio, and one of the HT750.
I had mine several years ago, the prices have nearly doubled in the past
five years.
The closest thing to handheld that's out there and available for from
300-600$s, depending on whether new or used, and depending on acs,
Is The,
Yaesu, Yes I dare to mention that name here,/cause there ain't nothing else
out like it,
FT-817 and 817ND/newer model.
It's about 8.5inches from front to back,
five inches from right to left, and an inch high/measurements not_ exact.
Radio will transmit and receive 160meters-70CM, all mode,, power up to five
watts.
FM and AM Broadcast , and Airband receive.
It comes with rechargeable NICAD internal battery pack and charger,
VHF/UHF antenna, shoulder strap, mic, power cord.
Can be computer controled, and or operated by the John Hansen Millenium
QSYER, and there are a lot of extras you can obtain and use with it.
I've had and used them, now have one, which I really like, but they have
their drawbacks. I'll be glad to interact with any of you about any of
these radios. They're not perfect, they're what as known as "nitch radios,
they fit in a nitch of need in the ham community. They're not for
everybody, and they all have their plusses and minuses.
HTH, Danny,
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but nothing made in the last several years.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sarah Alawami" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 9:08 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000
> Wo. That to me is not portable . I'm looking for something more handheld
> and
> is accessible to a point. I know nothing out there is 100% accessible so
> I'm
> not holding my breath. If I'm wrong on that last statement then feel free
> to
> correct me.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Kevin Minor
> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 4:51 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000
>
> Hi Sarah.
>
> I have a TS-2000, and it is technicly a portable radio. It has a handle
> on
> the side of it to let you carry it. It weighs around 18 pounds, if I
> remember the specs right.
>
> That's the good news. Now for me, the realist. For me this radio isn't
> portable. I'd have to carry not only the radio, but the power supply as
> well, which has to be at least 20 amps continuous if you want to operate
> the
> rig at full power. I'd also have to bring an antenna or two to allow me
> to
> use the radio on HF and VHF/UHF. I don't know how you'd plan on using the
> radio, but if portability is what you're looking for, I'd look at a
> different radio. For me, the 2000 is just what I want. I'll have to look
> for a low band antenna when I go to Dayton. The apartment antenna that I
> purchased just isn't cutting it.
>
> If you have any other questions, let me know.
>
> 73
> Kevin Minor, N8EGA
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