[ICOM] Handi-Talkie

[Alan C. Zack]

Does the T81A have 1750 tone burst?  I don't know, but you'll need it 
in EU.

STeve Andre' wrote:

> 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)
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