Posted: 9/28/2012 7:12:02 AM EDT
| OK guys here's my choices for a first 2m HT: Yaesu FT-23R, Icom IC-T90A, WOUXUN KG-UV6D, or finally Yaesu FT-250R. Which one should I get? I have several repeaters within 1-10 miles. |
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That sure is a diverse group you have there.
Two mono banders a dual band and a tri bander and two are discontinued by their manufacturer. If you're only interested in 2m, and only those radios, I'd go with the FT250. Are you getting these used locally? Otherwise I'd suggest a Yaesu FT60. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Guess it is kind of late now but the Wouxun KG-UVD1P is real popular with the Plano club.Quoted: All good HTs mentioned, but I still like the Yaesu VX-6 and VX-7 series. I'll second the VX-7r. It's a great handie and holds it's resale. I've never used one. They seem to be getting popular...but it seems like mainly among newer hams and bargain hunters. I'll stay with my VX-7r. I've never seen an Alinco radio either....and they are 'less expensive' units too. |
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Quoted: That sure is a diverse group you have there. Two mono banders a dual band and a tri bander and two are discontinued by their manufacturer. If you're only interested in 2m, and only those radios, I'd go with the FT250. Are you getting these used locally? Otherwise I'd suggest a Yaesu FT60. Good advice. |
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Guess it is kind of late now but the Wouxun KG-UVD1P is real popular with the Plano club.Quoted:
All good HTs mentioned, but I still like the Yaesu VX-6 and VX-7 series. I'll second the VX-7r. It's a great handie and holds it's resale. I've never used one. They seem to be getting popular...but it seems like mainly among newer hams and bargain hunters. I'll stay with my VX-7r. I've never seen an Alinco radio either....and they are 'less expensive' units too. 2 local pd and fd here use them in the field 24x7. they have held up VERY well for them and frankly the tx/rx has surpassed what they got out of the 2170's they had at 1/3 or less of the price. |
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My second one. I am going to put my locked one in my wife's car and this one goes in my GHB.
Sorry I had to gloat since it is unlocked. Ebay auction I just won 
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That sure is a diverse group you have there. Two mono banders a dual band and a tri bander and two are discontinued by their manufacturer. If you're only interested in 2m, and only those radios, I'd go with the FT250. Are you getting these used locally? Otherwise I'd suggest a Yaesu FT60. Lots of radio for the buck. |