[ICOM] Handi-Talkie

[Michael P. Olbrisch]

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> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Doug Faunt N6TQS
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>    From: "Scott Manthe" <scottm at fbx.com>
>    Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:44:10 -0500
>
>    Although it seems popular here on the list, I would avoid
> the W32A. It's a
>    fairly nice HT, but the technology is a decade old, it's
> relatively big and
>    it lacks many of the features of newer HTs, like DCS.
>
> OTOH, the W32A will do full duplex which is useful for the FM
> satellites, and can use a AA battery pack for reasonable use
> or even full power with an aftermarket pack.

Yep - isn't it amazing how a 10 year old design is still so popular that
after discontinuing it, Icom had to bring it back?

That just tells me that they did something right.  I have not seen brands K
or Y have that kind of success!

It is not perfect.  None are.  But in my mind it is near the top of a pretty
short list.

Good point on the 1750 hz Tone.  I just used to whistle it up.  You only
need the tone to open it, and once active the tone isn't needed till it is
off for a few minutes and resets.

Mike.  KD9KC
El Paso, TX.