Richard:

Thanks for the 746 price info.  And, I will ask the guy for the latest 
firmware for the TS480, if I indeed decide to go this route.

I appreciate your help.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 3:56 PM
Subject: ic746


> Hi Tom;
> I just looked on the arrl site and there was a 746 listed for $900.00  If
> this guy is throwing in a filter and speech chip you are getting a good 
> deal
> especially if the ts480 is in good shape.  You might investigate what
> version of the firmware is being used and ask him to update it to the 
> latest
> greatest version to save you the trouble.
> Richard
>
>