[OZAPRS] Thd72a

David Hardy vk2nh at hotmail.com
Fri Jan 7 14:03:12 EST 2011


http://www.atrc.com.au/specials/kenwood-specials%20transceivers.htm  He is more expensive at the moment but may do a deal.
 
Athough you could prob save about $100-130 landed in VK if you got it from the US ( but expensive warranty if you need to ship it back! )
 
> CC: ozaprs at aprs.net.au
> From: vk4tec at tech-software.net
> Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 11:20:34 +1000
> To: ozaprs at aprs.net.au
> Subject: Re: [OZAPRS] Thd72a
> 
> Strictly ham closed
> Andrews closed
> 
> Hee hee 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 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!
> > 
> > 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.
> > 
> > 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.
> > 
> > Overall: recommend if your interest is VHF/UHF amateur radio, APRS and packet.
> > 
> > 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 ?
> >> 
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> Andrew Rich
> >> 
> >> On 07/01/2011, at 8:34, Howard Small<howard at small.com.au> wrote:
> >> 
> >>> Yes
> >>> 
> >>> Howard
> >>> VK4BS
> >>> 
> >>> On 7/01/2011 08:29, Andrew Rich wrote:
> >>>> Anyone got a thd72a yet ?
> >>>> 
> >>>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>> Andrew Rich
> >>> 
> >>> 
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