Since in some instances D-Star is an add on board, I wonder why ICOM  
wouldn't do the same thing for a P25 add on board?


On May 9, 2008, at 9:52 PM, Ron Wright wrote:

> At $250/P25 radio is more like the D-Star price although they are  
> user programmable.  At $2500 it would be a very very hard sell for a  
> Ham.  Think we all know this, hi.
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> I don't think ICOM has much to worry about from competetion from Mot  
> or any P25.
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> Of course I am sure the Mot stuff is much better than the ICOM rigs  
> as with most other types.
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> 73, ron, n9ee/r
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> Ron Wright, N9EE
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> Depends on the manufacturer and if you want new or used.  Used P25
> radios can be had for as little as $250 (you still need a programming
> kit for some) and as high as $2500+ for a new handheld or mobile.
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