[Yaesu] FT-2000 NEW TRANSCEIVER

[F.R. Ashley]

Scott,

My remarks about the carrying handle was not condescending, don't be so 
touchy!  The gist of my post was that how can anyone decide a rig 
(regardless of brand) is "top "drawer", just because it has a pretty face 
and a carrying strap?   I'd much rather see an objective review of the 
FT-2000 by someone who has at least used it instead of just looking at it. 
Wouldn't that be a better way to decide if it was "top drawer" or not? 
Perhaps there are some on the reflector who do indeed judge a book by its 
cover, but I'm not one of them.

73 have fun
Buddy
WB4M,  patiently waiting for my FT-2000.


From: "Scott Manthe" <scottm at mahaska.org>
To: <yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 2:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FT-2000 NEW TRANSCEIVER


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Manthe" <scottm at mahaska.org>
To: <yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 2:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FT-2000 NEW TRANSCEIVER


> Actually, many contesters and DXers will find a carrying strap very 
> desirable. Since the FT-2000 is aimed squarely at that market segment, I'd 
> bet that many will find this an important feature. Of course, if you've 
> never lugged a 40 pound radio to a Caribbean island or some rock in the 
> Pacific, you might not appreciate how convenient a carrying handle can be 
> and might be tempted to post some condescending remarks about it.
>
> 73,
> Scott, N9AA