I like my Icom IC-706MkIIG (HF/6/2/70cm), which I occasionally use
mobile (with a set of Hamstick antennas) but mostly use at home with a
long wire and the AH-4 autotuner.

When I was living in an area with many 220MHz repeaters, I bought a
Kenwood TH-F6A HT, but now that I'm in an area without much 220MHz
activity I might pick a different one -- perhaps the Yaesu VX-7R (which
has 6M and does cover 220 as well but only with a minuscule power
output). Check a repeater directory to see what frequencies are in use
in your area.

"Perce"
(aka Alan NV8A)


On 02/04/06 07:59 pm Richard Crowley wrote:

I just passed my Element 2 test this afternoon (and missed
Element 3 by only 3 questions even though I haven't yet looked at the
General class question pool :-)
So I will be looking for some VHF/UHF equipment (HT & mobile?) in the
next few weeks. I had looked around some websites several months ago and
concluded that there was a particular brand/model of HT that seemed to
be both widely-used and highly-regarded. But now I can't remember the
recommendation (or the websites). So IS there a "sure-thing" or
"everybody's favorite" HT
or mobile rig out there? I'm not averse to 2nd-hand if
there is some way to confirm proper/legal operation.

I have some years of experience in audio,video and general electronics,
and I know when newbies (like me) come to one of those newsgroups with
this kind of question, everyone rolls their eyes and makes
snide remarks about such a public display of ignorance
So I know I risk looking silly coming and asking this. But hey, they say
there are no stupid questions except the ones you didn't ask. :-)
If it makes any difference I am in the Portland, OR
metro area. Assuming I will find out sooner or later
what the local scene is like.