recommend a two meter handheld

Dave Smith

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Mar 13, 2009, 2:18:58 PM3/13/09

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I've been out of the hobby for awhile. What should I look for in a
handheld two meter radio? Thanks

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one@bellsouth.com James

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Mar 13, 2009, 8:24:38 PM3/13/09

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A typical model that includes 2meters/ 440 mhz/ and six meters is the Yaesu
VX-7.

Here is a link, from Yaesu:

http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=111&encProdID=8D3254BFC69FB172D78647DC56EFB0E9&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0

Of course, there are many other good models out there. I have had the
VX-5r for several years, and it has done well for me. Very small, full five
watts power, general coverage receive, many memories/ etc etc.

73 de Jim K4PYT

TonyV

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Mar 13, 2009, 8:39:51 PM3/13/09

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Bart Bailey wrote:
> In Message-ID:<49baa3ff$0$10258$ec3e...@news.usenetmonster.com> posted
> on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:18:58 -0700, Dave Smith wrote: Begin

>
>> I've been out of the hobby for awhile. What should I look for in a
>> handheld two meter radio? Thanks
>

> Maybe a second or third band?
> More versatility in almost the same size package.

And maybe d-star if you have a suitable repeater within range.

Tony

Steve Stone

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Mar 15, 2009, 12:22:39 PM3/15/09

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If I was buying a new HT I would look for a compact 2m/440 model that
had a 5 watt high power setting.

If I was looking for a new HT to use for ARES/RACES events I would also
want a radio that could work on AA alkaline batteries as well as the
rechargeable battery that comes with the radio.

Before I bought anything I would ensure the optional equipment was not
abusively priced..
speed chargers, cases, extra batteries, auto power cables, programming
cables and software, etc.

Steve
N2UBP

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professorpaul

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Mar 19, 2009, 6:38:12 PM3/19/09

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I am quite please with the Yaesu VX-170. Runs a LONG time on internal
battery, and I can power it off the cigar lighter, if I wish. I did
pick up a speaker mic, but don't use it much. More than sufficient for
ARES, etc.

If you want 440, then get their other model. Try to find out how much
local repeater activity there is on both 2 and 70 cm.

Larger metropolitan areas have a lot of 70 cm stuff.

Also, consider the FT-817ND, which has HF capability as well, if you
have a General ticket. I use my FT-817ND mostly for digital, and on 70
cm to supplement the VX-170.

/paul W3FIS

MTV

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Mar 20, 2009, 2:35:54 PM3/20/09

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Dave Smith wrote:
> I've been out of the hobby for awhile. What should I look for in a
> handheld two meter radio? Thanks
>

I'll tell you one I would NOT buy again, the Kenwood TH-K2. Any changes.
like PL tones, have to be made through a PC program which is less than
user friendly.

Marv

Phil Stripling

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Mar 20, 2009, 3:16:30 PM3/20/09

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In article <49baa3ff$0$10258$ec3e...@news.usenetmonster.com>, Dave
Smith <dave23453...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I've been out of the hobby for awhile. What should I look for in a
> handheld two meter radio? Thanks
>

It's hard to answer without knowing what you want to use it for. Are
you going to be out in the field without electricity for a long time?
Are you going to be contacting others directly with the same or similar
radios? Will you be on repeaters a lot?

Give us a hint on the use and you won't get a lot of scattershot
guesses.

998cc

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Mar 29, 2009, 3:51:53 PM3/29/09

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I have to go with the Yaesu VX-170 as well. I used to run a Tri-band Icom
IC-T90A, which is a nice radio, but it gets uncomfortably warm and won't run
off of the car charger.

The VX -170 does work off of the charger, and the battery lasts a long time
between chargings. It's a solid radio.

Russ
W6OHM

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