[ICOM] Handi-Talkie

[martin glazer]

I have the t81a, I would avoid it
--- John Geiger <johngeig at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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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