I think a brand new copy is about $40, but, in my view, if you do a lot of
traveling, it's worth it.
You can update it periodically too, for what I think is a much reduced cost.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russ Kiehne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 7:34 AM
Subject: Re: Kenwood THF6A Question
Now much is it?
----- Original Message -----
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood THF6A Question
> Maurice:
>
> The ARRL repeater directory CD can be purchased directly on line through
> the
> league. It is called ARRL Travel Plus.
>
>
> go to:
>
> www.arrl.org
>
> and do a search for the CD info, and you should be all set.
>
> I'm sure they'd be happy to take an order over the phone as well.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Maurice Mines" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 2:44 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood THF6A Question
>
>
> Hello first of all, I have been able to work 449450 from downtown with
> both
> a BX8, and that somewhat talking Chinese HT. Audio quality between the two
> radios worked out very well in either case. You know I live in Northern
> Colorado I was able to do this while traveling through downtown. Now my
> question is how does one go about getting the 80 RRL repeater directory on
> the CD question I am of course just curious. I am maybe going to see a lot
> of my family, they all live in Southern California. In particular they
> live
> in the Pasadena area. I'm told that there are some repeaters that are not
> family friendly. I just don't know how it is that the FCC can allow any
> piece of equipment that doesn't follow rules, and good taste. I have young
> nieces. I would most certainly not want them to hear anything like what
> I've
> been told this particular repeater house on it. Bye for now.
> On Jun 13, 2010, at 2:04 PM, tom behler wrote:
>
>> Eric:
>>
>> You can get the ARRL repeater directory on CD, and, even though it takes
>> some work, you can convert listings for given communities into text
>> files,
>> which will then be readable with Jaws or Window Eyes, or even be printed
>> off
>> in Braille.
>>
>> That's where I got my initial info on Colorado repeaters.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 11:13 AM
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood THF6A Question
>>
>>
>> Hi Tom,
>> As usual you were of help.
>>
>> I always bring along an ht every time I travel somewhere.
>>
>> I think that's it for trips for e until the fall at least.
>>
>> I had wanted to go to the Nfb convbention in Dallas this summer but with
>> the
>> furloughs and al I'm staying put.
>>
>> I found two web sites that listed the repeaters in Denver.
>>
>> I don't like either web site that much.
>>
>> One always said none when they listed PL ttones and in the case of the
>> other
>> one the tones listed were not always accurate.
>>
>> I may have to break down and buy a league repeater directory and use my
>> Optacon to read it.
>>
>> Have a great rest of the day.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Eric
>> KU3I
>
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