[HATS] Survey: Duplex Handheld Radios

[Ed Manuel (N5EM)]

Sorry for the off topic post.  I'm rather disappointed in the reduction of 
features of some of the new multiband radios.  Also, I find that no one is 
really talking about the reduction of capabilities of these radios.  So, 
please give me your experience with your radio so that a proper list can be 
compiled.

Please respond directly to me with your input on you experience with 
handheld radios for 2m and 70cm that fit one of these catagories.  The goal 
is to all prospective buyers to know in advance which radios are really 
suitable for AO27/UO14 type of operation and which ones are not.  Please 
list your radio in the appropriate category and a summary will be posted later.

Full Duplex Handhelds (can transmit on one band and listen on another 
simultaneously)
   This category can operate AO27 and hear your signal coming back to you 
while transmitting.
ex. Yaesu FT-470

Half Duplex Handhelds (can transmit on one band and listen on another but 
not at the same time)
   This category can operate AO27 but you cannot hear your signal coming back.
ex. Yaesu VX-5R

Non-Duplex Handhelds (operate on multiple bands but only one band at a time)
   This category cannot work AO27.
ex. Icom T81

Thanks for your input.

Please do not post your responses to the list.  Please email directly to me 
- n5em@amsat.org and I will summarize and make that available when the 
survey is complete.
Ed Manuel, N5EM	Houston, TX (Harris Co.) EL29
Houston QRP Club, Houston Amateur Television Society, CQ-Magazine ATV Editor
http://www.hqrp.stevens.com/index.htm  n5em@amsat.org



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