Quoting Andy Ball to All <=-
I passed the technician exam yesterday, which sounds like a
convenient excuse to start a thread about handheld trancievers...
Radio Shack sell Alinco's baby HTs, and although they're cute little blighters there's a few things that put me off. Firstly, the 2m one
seems to have a telescopic antenna and I would worry about it's
mechanical reliability. Secondly I don't believe there's a BNC
connector for a replacement or outdoor antenna. Finally although I
plan to run low power wherever possible (not least to extend battery life), it's nice to have the option of more power should the need
arise.
Do you use an HT? What sort is it, and what are it's best (and
perhaps worst) points? Personally I'll be looking for a single-band
radio (probably 2m), but dual/multi-banders might also serve as conversation fodder.
Thoughts, comments and observations are invited!
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