[OZAPRS] Thd72a

[Andrew Rich]

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Andrew Rich

On 07/01/2011, at 11:01, Howard Small <howard at small.com.au> wrote:

> Andrew
> 
> I have the D72 and a VX-8R. Also have a couple of D700s and a D7A(G). Currently trying to decide between a D710 and and FTM-310.
> 
> If I had to make a simplistic comparison between the D72 and VX-8R I would say the D72 is a Rolls Royce and the VX-8R is a Lotus!
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> The D72 certainly does everything one expects of a good quality APRS rig. All functions work - GPS is quick to find a fix, QSY function works 100% whether the second band is in VFO or MEM mode, packets are processed correctly and display of such as WX is "sexy" with little icons for temp, humidity, etc. I would prefer if the QSY function could be a one button hit (maybe by programming the front panel PF key).
> 
> The Kenwood (free) software does the job. However the menu system on the set (although pretty easy to get used to for D7 owners) is a little more convoluted than it needs to be. It can be difficult to find settings and sometimes they are available (it seems) only by pressing the F key while NOT in menu mode.
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> It would benefit greatly from having the very, very good memory management of the VX-8R with its Bank system that is easily set up with software (but not so without) and gives the memory management great flexibility.
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> Overall: recommend if your interest is VHF/UHF amateur radio, APRS and packet.
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> I find the VX-8R is probably my preferred day-to-day ham rig with it's fantastic frequency coverage, great memory management, FM radio and small size. The D72 is my preferred APRS rig.
> 
> Where to buy in Australia? A friend up here just bought one from Andrews. I understand you can get them from Strictly Ham. Of course the temptation with our current AUD value is to get them from Ham Radio or Ham City in the US.
> 
> Howard
> 
> On 7/01/2011 10:29, Andrew Rich wrote:
>> Comments ?
>> 
>> Where can one get one in oz ?
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>> Sent from my iPhone
>> Andrew Rich
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>> On 07/01/2011, at 8:34, Howard Small<howard at small.com.au>  wrote:
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>>> Yes
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>>> Howard
>>> VK4BS
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>>> On 7/01/2011 08:29, Andrew Rich wrote:
>>>> Anyone got a thd72a yet ?
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> Andrew Rich
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