[222mhz] Re: 220 HT Advice

[Budd Turner]

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 <xxxxx@ix.netcom.com>
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

KG6TBY


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