Just call it the Fund for Accessible Radio Transceivers (FART). Actually, I think it’s a fabulous idea. It means I have to justify fewer radio purchases to melanie. Speaking of which, I’d 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. -- 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 > Amateur Radio Transceivers. Lets just call it FAART. > I will buy two of these units with said funds, and if my research and tests > prove that they are at least as accessible as the uv5r or wouxun HT's, I > will hold a contest and give both radios away to the winners of these > contests. > If I find they are not accessible or are vaguely accessible, I shall resell > 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 > information along to you. > As I said, devious... > > 73 > Colin, V A6BKX > > -------------------------------------------------- > 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 > >> We should pool our pennies and get one and make Tom be the designated >> driver! >> Pat, K9JAUAt 06:52 PM 10/23/2013, you wrote: >>> Nah, sorry! >>> >>> I have a few HT's already, and one or two larger ham radio-related >>> purchases >>> I'm currently considering, so will have to sit this one out for a while. >>> >>> 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 >>> re-consider. >>> (grin) >>> >>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ >>> >>> ----- 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 >>> >>> >>>> you mean your not willing to be the list guinnipig Tom? lol >>>> >>>> 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 >>>> >>>>> If anyone gets one of these HT's, please tell us about your >>>>> experience, >>>>> and >>>>> how you like it! >>>>> >>>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ >>>>> >>>>> ----- 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> I did some searching and found a us dealer for the TDX1. See this >>>>>> link. >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.aaradio.com/cartfile/Tongdaxin/Tondaxin%20TDX1%20Q8.html >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Dave Marthouse N2AAM >>>>>> [log in to unmask] >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>