[Collins] A4 versus M2: how do they compare

[Jim Brannigan]

Glen,
I agree.  New or just refurbished tube gear it will run for a long time
without maintenance.

These radios are 30+ (40+ ?) years old and they all need some work.  The
work requires expertise in an old technology.   I don't think this is a good
choice for a new ham.

Jim

> I disagree with the comment about continual
> maintenance.  Tube type equipment normally works for
> years without any difficulties, often outlasting the
> newer, solid-state equipment.
>
> However, the comment about easier equipment for a new
> amateur to use does hold water.  It depends on how
> technically inclined your friend is.
>
> Glen, K9STH
>
>
> --- JAMES T BRANNIGAN <jbrannig@optonline.net> wrote:
>
> The acquisition of either will require repair and
> continual maintenance.
>
> There are a lot of new, simple to use radios on the
> market, they would be more appropriate for a new Ham.
>
> =====
> Glen, K9STH