if you can afford them. and there are no o my knowledge multi band talkies in the commercial market. so to equal a thf6a you would need 3 of them hanging tom your bet and still not have receive coverage or the ability to change frequency on the fly if necessary.  I loved my motor saber when it worked, but it will cos tore to repair than buying  a new Kenwood

On Sep 11, 2013, at 7:34 PM, Alan R. Downing <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Not I, I would never buy a hammy HT.  Commercials are the only way to go if
> quality means anything to you.
> KD7GC
> 
> 
> Alan R. Downing
> Phoenix, AZ
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Rob Hill
> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 4:21 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Talkies with talking menus
> 
> I=E2=80=99ve just started looking for a talkie after years of =
> inactivity.  I find some very sophisiticated rigs that have many =
> options.  Anyone know of speech guidance when using menus in a vhf/uhf =
> talkie?
> 
> 
> Rob
> K5HMS