[222mhz] Re: 220 HT Advice

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 07:37:23 -0800

Hi Rick

Problem is they are almost impossible to find, even on ebay!

73

bob

At 08:50 AM 12/1/2003 -0600, you wrote:
>I think the price is a little high but I've owned one of these since it=
 came
>out. I agree!  probably the best HT Icom ever made , this seris.
>Good Luck
>Rick  NK  9G
>
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>From: "Bob Snelgrove" <[email protected]>
>To: <[email protected]>
>Cc: <[email protected]>
>Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 11:47 PM
>Subject: Re: [222mhz] Re: 220 HT Advice
>
>
>Hi Budd
>
>I have a chance to buy an IC-P3at for $150 in very good shape.  My friend
>who owns the repeaters says this might be the best HT Icom made, balancing
>tone quality, pl tones, power, etc.  Since receive audio is a real big deal
>and I need PL tones, this might be the one. The 3AT I'm using probably has
>the best audio but no PL tones.
>
>73
>
>
>bob
>
>
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>At 05:39 AM 11/27/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>>Hi Bob & All:
>>My 2 cents on 220 HTs.
>>The Icom IC-xAT were a great family.  They were rugged, reliable and low
>>battery drain.  I was offered an IC-3SAT
>>(http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1866) this week. If you are=
 interested,
>>I'll gladly connect you two.
>>I tend to favor Yaesu and have the FT-33.  It is rugged has good specs AND
>>uses all the same accessories for my FT-73 (440) & FT-470 (2m & 70cm).
>They
>>all have more features than I'll ever need in Tucson.  I see FT-33s with
>>some regularity on eBay.  If you need CTCSS, those FTS-12 tone boards are
>>getting harder to find.  I spent 8 months searching for one this year.
>They
>>also go in the FT-311, (a favorite 220 mobile).
>>
>>My observations on the tribander.  A new amateur family bought three of
>them
>>to cover all of their vhf/uhf needs.  They quickly learned you need more
>>power to operate mobile and the HTs got too hot to operate after a few
>>overs.  They also quickly discovered they could recieve all vhf & uhf
>>transmissions (amateur, govt. & commercial) simultaneously while on gain
>>antennas.  It took several months for the concepts of sensitivity,
>>selectivity & image rejection to sink in.  Now they are buying mobiles.
>>Although tribanders are convenient, they shouldn't be considered for more
>>than portable use.  Selectivity and image rejection micro-technology has
>yet
>>to catch up with broadband receive technology.
>>
>>As with all opinions expressed, keep in mind, one hour technical research=
 &
>>comprehension exceeds 10 hours amateur advice.
>>
>>Happy Turkey Day & 73 to All
>>Budd Turner : N7EOJ
>>223.94 & 224.18
>>Upper Sonoran Experimental Radio System (USERS)
>>Tucson, AZ
>>
>>Replying to: Bob Snelgrove <[email protected]>
>>Subject: [222mhz] 220 HT Advice
>>
>>Hi Gang,
>>
>>Ok,I have a mint 631A on the way:) Thanks to all for advise and offers.
>>
>>I would like a good HT to go with it.  I looked at the new Kenwood
>>tri-bander today and it was very nice except for the tinny recieve audio.
>>Audio quality is a big deal to me.  I'm using a frind's IC-3AT right now
>>and it very pleasant to listen to.
>>
>>I would like something a little more modern than the 3AT(no pl tones, no
>>display) but would like the nice audio.
>>
>>Again I welcome all opinions and offers for sale!
>>
>>73's
>>
>>bob
>>
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