This is a real issue for some new hams. They get inspired to participate in local emergency groups, attend classes, get their Tech license, then go looking for the "most bang for the buck" in a handheld. Some get so discouraged at the complexity of their radios they're never heard from again.
Learning the radio is now more daunting than passing the license exam. 73, Paul, AE4KR ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff DePolo To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 10:51 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Simpler Radios, (Was PL vs. DPL) Yeah, I agree. Some of the radios that I own I hate because you have to go through menus for even simple things like PL selection, which is a royal PITA while you're driving. Give me an X9000 with MPL, scan, and monitor buttons and I'm happy... --- Jeff
