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As far as transmission and reception is concerned, my local radio shop guy told me that he had to replace all of the antenna wiring for a newer type that is approved. The coaxial I had installed in the plane when I bought it was no longer "LEGAL" as determined by something federal, Maybe he said FCC, maybe FAA. I was thinking big bucks instead of listening. It sounded a little like the mechanic at the tire shop asking my daughter when was the last time she replaced the air in her tires, but it was not too expensive to replace the coaxial cable and connectors. It did make a difference and I have never heard anyone tell me my radio was breaking up since then. As for the handheld. I bought a JRC four years ago, had to send it back twice because the first one overheated and did not work, the second one did not overheat but it did not transmit either, the third one worked OK but the plugs for the headset had to be replaced twice due to poor quality, I finally bought some good ones and replaced them myself. The plug for the battery charger broke several times. poor quality again. three batteries replaced due to the charger plug. finally I bought the regular battery case and I am sure I can't depend on it. The 25 year old handhelds that are still around were made a lot sturdier and if I can find a replacement rechargeable battery for mine I will throw the JRC into the dark corner of the hangar. Alan Fairclough. ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
