"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1512012027250.10269@darkstar. example.org...
But then I was at a garage sale in June, and someone had an Icom 02-at(?)
for sixty dollars, and I grabbed it. Yes it's old and heavy, but I suspect
I am getting more for the money. I remember when those came out, I guess
it was a Tempo first, with the BCD switches to change channels, this being
a later variant with a pad and LCD display. Oddly, despite being licensed
since 1972, this was my first 2M walkie talkie. I never had enough
interest to spend the money, though I had a chance circa 1980 to get one
of those Tempo ones relatively cheap, AED Electronics had bought one to
create a scanner for it, and then it was surplus.


I was licensed about the same time. My first Ht was and Icom with the thumb
switches on the top. The others were the Yaesus. I did not have the Icom 02
so can not compair to that one.

Not sure how long the battery will last on the HT you bought, but the China
HT can be bought for what a new battery will cost. The China is dual band,
has slightly more power, over 100 memories, does 144 and 440 bands plus much
out of band coverage if you want, has an FM broadcast receiver, battery last
longer.
If you do have problems with the $ 30 China unit, toss it and get another.
I know about a dozen that have had them and no problems.

On 02/12/15 04:20, Ralph Mowery wrote:
"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1512012027250.10269@darkstar. example.org...
But then I was at a garage sale in June, and someone had an Icom 02-at(?)
for sixty dollars, and I grabbed it. Yes it's old and heavy, but I suspect
I am getting more for the money. I remember when those came out, I guess
it was a Tempo first, with the BCD switches to change channels, this being
a later variant with a pad and LCD display. Oddly, despite being licensed
since 1972, this was my first 2M walkie talkie. I never had enough
interest to spend the money, though I had a chance circa 1980 to get one
of those Tempo ones relatively cheap, AED Electronics had bought one to
create a scanner for it, and then it was surplus.


I was licensed about the same time. My first Ht was and Icom with the thumb
switches on the top. The others were the Yaesus. I did not have the Icom 02
so can not compair to that one.

That range of Icoms used removable battery packs which had the
advantage that they screwed together and could be refilled with new
cells. The pack also has a small constant current and simple 'trickle'
charger built into the pack. I've got a couple of 25 year old IC32Es
which I have several BP8 (?) packs for which were ex-PMR and I've
refilled with new cells (NiMH) and adapted the charger accordingly.

The 32E is a bit of a 'brick' but does what is needed.

I've several of the Chinese radios (we've 5 licensees in the family) and
they are certainly good value.

73
Brian
G8OSN/W8OSN



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On 02/12/2015 09:59, Brian Reay wrote:

I've several of the Chinese radios (we've 5 licensees in the family)
and they are certainly good value.

Five cb'ers. There's not a real amateur in the family.


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On 02/12/2015 13:39, Fred Roberts wrote:
On 02/12/2015 09:59, Brian Reay wrote:

I've several of the Chinese radios (we've 5 licensees in the family)
and they are certainly good value.

Five cb'ers. There's not a real amateur in the family.


shocking ...fakes...they don't even mention their hobby being amateur
radio on their facebook pages ....

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"Fred Roberts" wrote in message
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On 02/12/2015 09:59, Brian Reay wrote:

I've several of the Chinese radios (we've 5 licensees in the family)
and they are certainly good value.

Five cb'ers. There's not a real amateur in the family.


Usual M3OSN confabulation as one is known to have let the licence lapse.

On 02/12/2015 13:41, gareth wrote:
"Fred Roberts" wrote in message
...
On 02/12/2015 09:59, Brian Reay wrote:

I've several of the Chinese radios (we've 5 licensees in the family)
and they are certainly good value.

Five cb'ers. There's not a real amateur in the family.


Usual M3OSN confabulation as one is known to have let the licence lapse.


and brian runs things for them as they only did it to keep him happy and
get the odd pound so he can take pictures of them holding things ....
.....qrz etc

http://www.qrz.com/db/M3OSN

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All things DIGITAL do not work
No spare wheel isn't progress
Class A radio hams do exist
A rubber cam belt is not acceptable
I never asked to join the Freemasons