Heck, I’d say to look for a TS-450 or TS-570. 
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Mar 6, 2014, at 12:37 PM, eric oyen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello all,
> well UPS pulled a fubar. I had the UPS store package and ship per the =
> instructions given from land air communications. What arrived was a =
> punctured box that had been severely abused. The radio I sent was able =
> to power up and work when I sent it. THat was not the case when it =
> arrived. The power connector had been pushed inside the radio, and the =
> front faceplate got scratched. Hal tried to power it up only to have the =
> fuse blow immediately.
> 
> So, I am now without an HF radio. I have already filed for the claim to =
> get a replacement and need to find a radio that is more blind friendly =
> for about $600. Something like a ken wood or similar. Anyone have good =
> suggestions?
> 
> -eric