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There are other small radios also. I'd would stay away from QRP radios.

That's my gut feeling as well... to stay away from QRP
rigs for now

Again...... the intended usage is to get back into ham
radio..... and to keep in touch with outside world in
possible remote locations

Plus.....Im very interested in the ham equivalent of
internet email..... i.e. dig comms that is

Hi,

I think you might be interested in AirMail. You can get additional
information at http://www.airmail2000.com/.

73, Jim