Yes, Bob, I see those old D700 at hamfests regularly. Add to the list of full-duplex HTs the Yaesu FT-51R. I bought mine on ebay years ago for way less than it costs to go to a Texans game. I did a quick check and found one for sale: http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAESU-FT-51R-2M-440MHZ-PAGING-TRANCEIVER-PORTABLE-4-MIKES-2-CHARGERS-MANUAL-/110802350647?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cc55b237
An old HT almost always needs a new aftermarket battery (or two) if you plan on actually using it handheld. 73, Jerry, K5OE > You omitted all of the other full duplex radios: The D7 and D72 HT's and > D700 and D710 mobiles. > >> Full-duplex has a very important purpose in the satellite world. >> you don't need base-station radios like the Icom IC-9100, IC-910, >> Kenwood TS-2000, or Yaesu FT-847. If you own two handhelds, >> chances are you have what you need! > > There are 10's of thousands of these Kenwood radios out there, and many > people upgraded from the D7 and D700 to the D72 and D710 for the enhanced > APRS functions. But the full duplex dual band radios remain the best there > is for full duplex FM satellite AND APRS satellite work. > > Bob, WB4APR _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
