[W2CRA] "Cheap" 6 Meter - NOT!

[whp at att.net]

Folks,

Consider that the Midland radios are commercial FM rigs, need programming and are rather old and hardly worth $100 - AND a NEW RCI all-mode rig is only about twice the price - why?

If you REALLY want a commercial FM rig, look for Motorola or older GE units instead.  Even NEW Motorola radios can be had in the $500.00 range.

Bill - WB1GOT


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> Thought I'd pass this along....
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> I just Bought these for myself. It seems to be a cheap simple way onto 6 
> meters for about $125.00
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> Midland 110w 40-54 Mc FM Mobile
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7540322805&ssPageName=ST
> RK:MEWN:IT
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> User Programmable Module to replace the old z273 module. this upgrades Radio 
> from 80ch to 320ch.
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5800495217&ssPageName=ST
> RK:MEWN:IT
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> Check users other auctions. both users have more radios and modules.
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