[OZAPRS] Thd72a

[Andrew Rich]

ATRC 

Should be here next week
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Hardy 
  To: ozaprs at aprs.net.au 
  Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 1:03 PM
  Subject: Re: [OZAPRS] Thd72a


  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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