The uv5r is as easy or easier to program than is the ict90 from icom,
and the out of band receive is much better.  Got 2 noaa stations with
the icoms with stock antenna from here, 5to6 with the uv5r.

On 10/12/12, Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Butch, I haven't been paying too much attention to this
> thread, because I have two Yaesu HT's one being an old dual band
> FT530and the other a Vx5R.  Just wondering  if it's easier to
> program your HT manually or do you prefer using the computer?
> There is no way I can program the VX5R manually.  Also, how's the
> out-of-band receive on your new HT? 73, Jim
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: Butch Bussen <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:08:53 -0700
> Subject: my new ht
>
> Yep, you're right.  Not that bad to program.  I had to clear out
> about 20
> memories which took a little while, probably a way to clear them
> all, but
> didn't know how.  Put in 3 repeaters and a simplex channel.  A
> cool little
> radio for the cost.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>