[ICOM] Handi-Talkie

[STeve Andre']

On Wednesday 04 August 2004 03:44, KA5MGL wrote:
> Icom'ers
>
> I need an HT for everyday use as well as an upcoming trip to Europe.  Any
> suggestions for something dual/multi-band,
> small enough for carry-on luggage, preferably with broadcast/shortwave
> receive, etc.  And of course, muchly prefer ICOM products.  (The only
> strong opposition is to brand Y).
>
> T-81?
> T-90 ?
> pro/con?
> good/bad/ugly?
> durable? pricey?
> really handy options?
>
> Thanks to all,
> Kelly KA5MGL

I've had great success with my T81A.   My wife got one as a present, and
it was reasonable enough that I got one next Dayton, and then found a used
one for my daughter.  The radios are pretty good.  The major failing with them
is the slightly weird multi-function button used to select things, which is 
hard to master.  Thats my only complaint with it.  I've seen them for between
$180 and $340 (really, on ebay last year).   Diamond makes a nice quad band
antenna thats decent, if a little long.

--STeve Andre' (wb8wsf)