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Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:56:24 -0600
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my YL would certainly agree with you that I am the fart administrator...

73
Colin, V A6BKX

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From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:04 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: TDX1 Hand-Held

> Just call it the Fund for Accessible Radio Transceivers (FART). =
> Actually, I think it=92s a fabulous idea. It means I have to justify =
> fewer radio purchases to melanie. Speaking of which, I=92d better get =
> cracking on the guide for the Puxing PX-UV973. Anyway, I guess this =
> makes Colin the Old FART, or the Head FART, or at least the FART =
> Administrator. I like it.=20
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
>
>
>
> On Oct 23, 2013, at 9:16 PM, Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> here is my devious mind at work:
>> everyone from the list throw one dollar in to the Fund for Accessible=20=
>
>> Amateur Radio Transceivers.  Lets just call it FAART.
>> I will buy two of these units with said funds, and if my research and =
> tests=20
>> prove that they are at least as accessible as the uv5r or wouxun HT's, =
> I=20
>> will hold a contest and give both radios away to the winners of these=20=
>
>> contests.
>> If I find they are not accessible or are vaguely accessible, I shall =
> resell=20
>> them both and refund all donations to the FAART hi hi.
>> If you wish to support FAART, simply let me know and I will pass... =
> the=20
>> information along to you.
>> As I said, devious...
>>=20
>> 73
>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>=20
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 6:00 PM
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Re: TDX1 Hand-Held
>>=20
>>> We should pool our pennies and get one and make Tom be the 
>>> designated=20=
>
>>> driver!
>>> Pat, K9JAUAt 06:52 PM 10/23/2013, you wrote:
>>>> Nah, sorry!
>>>>=20
>>>> I have a few HT's already, and one or two larger ham radio-related=20=
>
>>>> purchases
>>>> I'm currently considering, so will have to sit this one out for a =
> while.
>>>>=20
>>>> But, maybe if someone gives us a report that shows this HT really =
> shines
>>>> with regard to low price and great accessibility, I'll have to=20
>>>> re-consider.
>>>> (grin)
>>>>=20
>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>=20
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 6:50 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: TDX1 Hand-Held
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
>>>>> you mean your not willing to be the list guinnipig Tom? lol
>>>>>=20
>>>>> 73
>>>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 4:47 PM
>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> Subject: Re: TDX1 Hand-Held
>>>>>=20
>>>>>> If anyone gets one of these HT's, please tell us about your=20
>>>>>> experience,
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> how you like it!
>>>>>>=20
>>>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>>>=20
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Dave Marthouse" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 5:31 PM
>>>>>> Subject: TDX1 Hand-Held
>>>>>>=20
>>>>>>=20
>>>>>>> I did some searching and found a us dealer for the TDX1.  See =
> this=20
>>>>>>> link.
>>>>>>>=20
>>>>>>> =
> http://www.aaradio.com/cartfile/Tongdaxin/Tondaxin%20TDX1%20Q8.html
>>>>>>>=20
>>>>>>>=20
>>>>>>> Dave Marthouse N2AAM
>>>>>>> [log in to unmask]
>>>>>>>=20
>>>>>>>=20
>>>>>>>=20
>>>>>=20 

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