Radio shack got bitten bad by their 10-meter radio.
A lot of them were being modded for CB.
To make sure that didn't happen again, when the had the IC-2AT design changed
into the HTX-202, they made sure to make it nearly impossible to mod it.
The end result was that the HTX-202 was/is nearly im
$400 for an HT these days will buy you a lot of radio. As such, you
need to give us more criteria to help guide you:
- Are you only looking for an analog FM radio or something that
supports digital modes?
- If also digital modes, would you want DMR, Yaesu System Fusion,
D-star, P
ginal Message -
From: "Bill KA8VIT"
To: "Discussion of CHIRP" ; "NE1EE -
Rich"
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 7:46 AM
Subject: Re: [chirp_users] Recommendations on "under $400.00" hand-held
Actually, the Radio Shack HTX-202s were manufactured by a
Actually, the Radio Shack HTX-202s were manufactured by a Korean Company named
Maxon.
The design was based on the Icom IC-2AT which Tandy bought and then modified.
Maxon was known for their lack of quality control.
That being said, both the HTX-202 and the HTX-404 were great radios.
I too stil
On 2020-04-21 23:12:+0300, you wrote:
>I am still using my motorola maxtrac that was manufactured in the 70's!!
There is something to be said for not upgrading unless you want to, and then
there is the attraction of some of the newer inexpensive gear. But I still use
my Radio Shack HTX-202 (199
I am still using my motorola maxtrac that was manufactured in the 70's!!
בתאריך יום ג׳, 21 באפר' 2020, 16:36, מאת Bret Goodfellow <
deuce...@gmail.com>:
> Hello Friends,
>
> I am using an 8 year old radio, Wouxun KG-UV3D. It’s worked well for my
> limited use. I’m looking to get a new hand-hel
Deuce,
If it works well, keep using it, invest in something else, even DRM or
some HF radio.
The unit you have is just as good as others, unless you work in Emergency Comms
where it will overload with nearby signals
and possibly you will miss a critical broadcast, but that doesn't apply to
99% o
Get a Baofeng UV-XR. It's handheld, has a 10-watt - 5watt - 1watt power
range, a 4800 maH battery, and can be had for around $50. I've had mine
ever since I got my Amateur Extra license (October 2018) and it has
never given me a lick of trouble. In addition to the antenna that comes
with it,
The Baofeng UV-82HP is a great 8 watt handheld. The extra power gives it
additional range, especially with a better antenna.
Pat Anderson
KD7OAC
On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 6:35 AM Bret Goodfellow wrote:
> Hello Friends,
>
> I am using an 8 year old radio, Wouxun KG-UV3D. It’s worked well for my
>
HF. VHF, UHF?
FM, SSB, CW?
Power output?
Suitable for the blind?
You're a bit vague.
> On 21 April 2020 at 09:34 Bret Goodfellow wrote:
>
>
> Hello Friends,
>
> I am using an 8 year old radio, Wouxun KG-UV3D. It’s worked well for my
> limited use. I’m looking to get a new hand-held radio u
Hello Friends,
I am using an 8 year old radio, Wouxun KG-UV3D. It’s worked well for my
limited use. I’m looking to get a new hand-held radio under $400. Any
suggestions on radios not made in China? Suggestions on Chinese radios?
Thanks for your expertise!
Deuce
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