[ForSale-Swap] Re: Info on 2m SSB/CW handhelds

[Robert S. Stein]

"Caitlyn M. Martin" wrote:
> 
> Hi, everyone,
> 
> I've had several people ask me about the Mizuho MX-2 since I posted
> about it on the reflector a while back.  Here are excepts from info I
> sent out, which might help anyone else who is interested in finding this
> or similar rigs.
> 
> The MX-2 only puts out 200mW.  The Mizuho MX-2F, Belcom/Santec LS-202A,
> Nishi Musen NTS-200, or Nishi Musen NTS-210 would generally be better
> choices if you can find them.  The NTS-210 is a current model and should
> be fairly easy to bring over from Japan. Also, the MX-2 is a really old
> model (early to mid '80s).  Still, I have one and it does work well
> within it's limitations.  It's also the one that is easiest to find in
> the US, followed perhaps by the Santec LS-202A.
> 
> The MX-2 was sold in the US by Ace Communications.  You can
> subscribe to the Mizuho reflector and post a want (see
> http://www.qsl.net/ku4qd/mizuho ).  I'd also try posting a want on this
> reflector, on QRP-L, on QRP-F, on the 2 meter reflector at qth.net, on
> eHam.net, qrz.com, and qth.com.  Somebody might well answer.  I got
> several of my Mizuho rigs that way.  Typical used price for an MX-2
> (depending on condition and accessories) is $75-$125.
> 
> If you write to Rod, KH7L, who is in Japan now, he can probably
> locate one for you somewhere over there.  That would be your best bet if
> all else fails in this country.  See: http://www.qsl.net/kh7l/rigs.html
> for Rod's web page and http://www.qsl.net/ku4qd/mizuho/purchase.html
> Several Mizuho reflector members have now had very good experiences with
> Rod, myself included.  In Japan the MX-2 is fairly common, but the MX-2F
> is quite rare.
> 
> If you read the Nishi Musen website at
> http://www.nishimusen.co.jp/mokuji_e.htm , you will see that you have to
> mail the distributor, Hiromori Corp., not Nishi Musen directly, if you
> want to purchase an NTS-210.  Nishi Musen won't deal with American hams
> directly at all.  I'm not at all sure anyone over there speaks English.
> Hiromori Corp. can be reached at:  hmcorp at mb.infoweb.ne.jp  If they
> don't answer you might see if Rod can help with them as well.  I plan on
> purchasing an NTS-210 after settling into my new job and getting my
> bills all paid.  Right now new ham purchases are on hold, unfortunately.
> 
> Anyway, I hope this information is helpful.
> 
> 73,
> Caity
> KU4QD
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I have a Belcom LS-202E, which I rarely use.  If anyone is interested
in it, I might be persuaded to sell it.

Bob, w6nbi