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Recent content by smokey

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    thoughts on the chinese units

    Nice and cheap. Easy to program. May need FCC acceptance depending on rig getting in US. BUT, try to get one fixed. It would be cheaper to toss and get a new rig. You may consider staying with a reputable name and find mods. Yaseu is part of Motorola and service/production style has changed.
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    Anyone use the Icom IC-91 or IC-92?

    More of a hassle to use than other handhelds. Yes, programming is a pain. Getting a gateway is nice, but, you can always get 'skip' on hf. bulky and the screen is really hard to read, especially when I hear others using it mobile! I cannot see mine though the eyes are getting bad. Great...
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    Yaesu VX-3R

    Cannot beat the VX-3R. I carry it all the time. Have the vx-8r, 91ad, thf6a, t81a vx-2r. TOO BIG and BULKY! I need to find a dealer to take em all off my hands. The vx-3r is also great for am listening-at work with an earbud!. Just my thoghts...back to class 73