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Recent content by Wes765

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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    Yeah, I checked it. I Emailed the guy to see what he thought, he said the Icom 746,but I'm still open to options!
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    Ah, Heater, thanks. I didn't know that. Thanks, man, your a lot of help.
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    Ok. I don't even know if this is possible. Is there a shortwave radio that also reads the menus? Because today, you need the menus to do most things. Or can you get a voice synthesizer that will do that? Thanks guys.
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    Hmmm. Interesting, thanks.
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    Well, now that I think about it, I don't need that.... I have an FM receiver.
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    Yeah, I was looking at the manual and I was thinkin, uh uh. Not happening. I looked through the pdf and I couldn't understand half the menu options. Ok, on the 746,this part really has me confused. http://www.epcom.net/Products/icom-two-way-radio-ic-746.htm Says it provides coverage from...
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    moleculo, I'll take a look at that one. Thanks man. I've been on several fourms they've all been jerks. But you guys have been nothing but helpfull to me. Thanks!!
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    Is that a good radio? Thanks.
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    Well, It looks like the Icam r75 is the way to go with the UT-102. ICOM R75 Icom ic-r75 Communications Receiver, R-75 It anounces the frequency strength which is a total plus for me.
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    Re: Shortwave radio that talks Thanks, man. Maybe you could get me that link to that talking thing so I could take a look at it? Thanks! I don't really need the knewer radios, just something that works, ya know. Thanks. Also interested in listening to pirate radio broadcasts. I love those...
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    See, that's the thing. I was hoping not to use the PC. I think there are some radios that have a built in synthisizer I think? Oh yeah, and I also need to know if I get a model name, if it covers USB mode as well. Thanks.
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    Shortwave radio that talks.

    Hi, I'm Wes. I'm 18. I guess my interest in shortwave radio began when I read about numbers stations. Those little ice cream truck from hell diddies they play are creepy as all hell. I refuse, and I WILL NOT, I REPEAT WILL NOT listen to those alone. Call me chicken, lol. Anyway, my point...