[ICOM] Handi-Talkie

[John Geiger]

Avoid the T90.  It is a piece of junk.  The T8A and
T81A are nice, but wont do shortwave or AM broadcast. 
The best for the money is the "Brand Y" VX5R.  Sorry
to have to say that on an Icom reflector, but it is
true.

73s John NE0P

--- KA5MGL <ka5mgl at conwaycorp.net> 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
> 
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