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Russ Kiehne <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:20:54 -0700
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Wow, that is a lot!  fortunately, the repeater guide for my area is online 
for every one to use.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 7:15 AM
Subject: Re: Kenwood THF6A Question


>I think a brand new copy is about $40, but, in my view, if you do a lot of
> traveling, it's worth it.
>
> You can update it periodically too, for what I think is a much reduced 
> cost.
>
> Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Russ Kiehne" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 7:34 AM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood THF6A Question
>
>
> Now much is it?
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 6:07 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood THF6A Question
>
>
>>    Maurice:
>>
>> The ARRL repeater directory CD can be purchased directly on line through
>> the
>> league.  It is called ARRL Travel Plus.
>>
>>
>> go to:
>>
>> www.arrl.org
>>
>> and do a search for the CD info, and you should be all set.
>>
>> I'm sure they'd be happy to take an order over the phone as well.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Maurice Mines" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 2:44 PM
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood THF6A Question
>>
>>
>> Hello first of all, I have been able to work 449450 from downtown with
>> both
>> a BX8, and that somewhat talking Chinese HT. Audio quality between the 
>> two
>> radios worked out very well in either case. You know I live in Northern
>> Colorado I was able to do this while traveling through downtown. Now my
>> question is how does one go about getting the 80 RRL repeater directory 
>> on
>> the CD question I am of course just curious. I am maybe going to see a 
>> lot
>> of my family, they all live in Southern California. In particular they
>> live
>> in the Pasadena area. I'm told that there are some repeaters that are not
>> family friendly. I just don't know how it is that the FCC can allow any
>> piece of equipment that doesn't follow rules, and good taste. I have 
>> young
>> nieces. I would most certainly not want them to hear anything like what
>> I've
>> been told this particular repeater house on it. Bye for now.
>> On Jun 13, 2010, at 2:04 PM, tom behler wrote:
>>
>>>    Eric:
>>>
>>> You can get the ARRL repeater directory on CD, and, even though it takes
>>> some work, you can convert listings for given communities into text
>>> files,
>>> which will then be readable with Jaws or Window Eyes, or even be printed
>>> off
>>> in Braille.
>>>
>>> That's where I got my initial info on Colorado repeaters.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 11:13 AM
>>> Subject: Re: Kenwood THF6A Question
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Tom,
>>> As usual you were of help.
>>>
>>> I always bring along an ht every time I travel somewhere.
>>>
>>> I think that's it for trips for e until the fall at least.
>>>
>>> I had wanted to go to the Nfb convbention in Dallas this summer but with
>>> the
>>> furloughs and al I'm staying put.
>>>
>>> I found two web sites that listed the repeaters in Denver.
>>>
>>> I don't like either web site that much.
>>>
>>> One always said none when they listed PL ttones and in the case of the
>>> other
>>> one the tones listed were not always accurate.
>>>
>>> I may have to break down and buy a league repeater directory and use my
>>> Optacon to read it.
>>>
>>> Have a great rest of the day.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> KU3I
>>
>> maurice amateur radio call sign,kd0iko.
>> national Federation of the blind of Cole Rondo assisted newsline
>> coordinator, office phone 970.
>> 373-3076 Northern Colorado amateur radio club tried Vander, newsletter
>> editor. University of Northern Colorado student e-mail address ,
>> [log in to unmask]
>> note this message has been dictate by using MacSpeech dictate,  Some 
>> words
>> may be spelled incorrectl, may also be in the wrong context.
>> Please forgive any errors in the text of this communication.
>> Thank you very much forreading this. 

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