From my experiences with alinco I can agree with that. The HF mobile they
have is a decent radio though about as accessible as a yaesu, but the others
I've had, and the crappy duel banders we use at the region EOC make me glad
I buy quality Kenwood equipment usually. I run 2 nets a month from my
station there instead of one, not because I want to, but because I"m hoping,
like most of the other alinco duel banders we have, mine will break and I
can bring in a radio of my choice until the state replaces that one which,
based on past performances I won't live to see. We have 2 personal radios
and a pile of broken alincos now and 2 alincos in service in lesser used
positions though, mine was very lightly used until I got there.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:59 AM
Subject: Re: Icom ICT90A
> i've heard nothing but bad things about alincos.
> not from an accessibility stand point either, though i suspect they're not
> great for that either. They are cheap which is attractive, but probably
> not
> worth the headache.
> go for a used ict-90 or th f6a if you can.
> if not, consider radios like the TH K2at, the IC T2H, IC V8. All two
> metre
> rigs that are quite accessible and very well built.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:35 AM
> Subject: Re: Icom ICT90A
>
>
>>
>> I've read that quick guide.
>> it seems quite comprehensive.
>> the other ht I am considering is the alinco dj-v5e. at least, that's
>> what I think the model is at any rate.
>>
>> Shaun,
>> vk2fese,
>> web sites:
>> http://www.myspace.com/blindmanshaunoliver
>> http://blindman.homelinux.org/~blindman/
>> skype: brailledude
>>
>>
>> On 16/07/2008 11:19 PM, the old scribe known as John Miller was able to
>> impart this pearl of wisdom:
>> > It's very friendly. I had one which broke a while ago but bought
>> > another
> one
>> > a year ago to replace it and I've been happy with them. I've actually
> had to
>> > start using my T90A as the one I take with me in my pocket everywhere I
> go
>> > just about since my THf6A, which I liked more, is dying so I use the
> T90A a
>> > lot and it's an easy radio to use. www.icanworkthisthing.com has a lot
> of
>> > good info to get you started with it.
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
>> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> > Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 7:27 AM
>> > Subject: Icom ICT90A
>> >
>> >
>> >> Hi all, I'm considering purchasing the Icom ICT90A HT.
>> >> while it most certainly seems atractive with teh morse synthesiser,
> just
>> >> how user friendly is this little beasty?
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Shaun,
>> >> vk2fese,
>> >> web sites:
>> >> http://www.myspace.com/blindmanshaunoliver
>> >> http://blindman.homelinux.org/~blindman/
>> >> skype: brailledude
>> >
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