Subj : Handheld Tranceivers
To   : All
From : Andy Ball
Date : Sun Nov 26 2000 03:01 pm

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!

73, Andy.

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