And, if you do end up getting a THF6, I'd be willing to help ya
Dan in Brantford, Ontario Canada.
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dan
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 14:17
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: VX2 Series??
Reeva,
Personally, I wouldn't go for any yaesu equipment. Never worked with any,
but I think a lot of people on this list would be in agreement that it is
inaccessible, and that Yaesu does not strive for accessibility. Like it was
stated earlier, I would definitely go with Kenwood, and go with the TH-f6a
if you want a nice HT. I've had one for about the last year, and I love it.
Hope that helps. 73
Dan in Brantford, Ontario Canada.
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Reeva Parry
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 02:37
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: VX2 Series??
Hi Everybody!
What do you think of this radio? Can you give me=20 an approximate price on
it? I'm in the market for=20 just such a radio that will listen all over
the=20 place and transmit only on the ham bands! Are the=20 frequencies
above 450 MHz locked out? I'm afraid=20 I don't understand all this language
here. Once,=20 it says 1300 memory channels, then in another=20 part, it
says 100 memory channels!
So, after reading the specifications below,=20 please write your opinion
down and send it to the=20 list before the twenty-ninth of July. I'm
going=20 down to Amateur Electronic Supply with my friend=20 who will test
for her Technician's License Class.
Reeva Parry, K8DMU
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