[W2CRA] Re: re alinco 220 radios (WB2AZE)

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>    1. re alinco 220 radios (WB2AZE)
> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 09:53:32 -0700 (PDT)
> From: WB2AZE <wb2aze at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [W2CRA] re alinco 220 radios
> To: w2cra at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <20050717165332.9082.qmail at web31908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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> FYI, the Alinco radios are notorious for having bad
> mikes.  I have had to replace 2 of them so far within
> a year.  The mikes are not able to handle day to day
> operation.... If you are going to buy this radio, then
> do yourself a favor and order a 2nd mike with it...

I agree.

Out of 4 Alincos, I got one with a bad mic.

As with ANY new radio, I strongly suggest that ALL accessories be tested as soon as it comes out of the box!

Bill - WB1GOT