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Matthew Chao <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 15 Jun 2015 14:28:37 -0400
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Hey, Steve.  What's happening?  Haven't heard you around in a 
while.  I know Frank; he just passed his Tech ticket over the 
weekend.  Certainly agree that the THF6A's the handheld to get.--Matt, N1IBB.

At 02:17 PM 6/15/2015 -0400, you wrote:
>Ahhh,l nice to see another audiophile on here.
>
>Frank, I'd second what Dave Marthouse says, for the most part. =20
>
>I probably would opt for one of the Wouxuns now, just because it does =
>have some audio feedback, and I don't have any intermod/overloead issues =
>here in mid-Michigan. =20
>
>If I were in a heavily used radio area, i.e. in a larger urban =
>environment, then I'd still opt for the THF6A which I do have.
>
>Steve, K8SP =20
>----- Original Message -----=20
>From: "Frank Ventura" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: June 15, 2015 01:54
>Subject: My first 2 meter HT
>
>
> > Hi all, I am in the market for my first handheld 2 meter transceiver. =
>I=20
> > kno=3D
> > w some mobile/base stations have some accessibility in the form that =
>they=20
> > c=3D
> > an audibly read the frequency. Is there anything similar in an analog =
>FM 2=20
> > =3D
> > meter HT? As I am totally blind I would like the unit to be as =
>accessible=20
> > a=3D
> > s possible. I don't mind paying a substancial price if the unit is =
>good=20
> > qua=3D
> > lity and is reasonably accessible. Any thoughts and opinions would be=20
> > great=3D
> > ly appreciated.
> > thanks
> > Frank Ventura

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