<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div>Andrew</div><div><br></div><div>I use AES in the states, got it for $500. Would use the locals, but the price is always too high, just like the dept stores. I don't mind paying gst but not 50% or more for the same item.</div><div><br></div><div>BTW am in the states now and will be returning soon.</div><div><br></div><div>Regards<div><br></div></div><div>Pete</div><div><br>On 06/01/2011, at 21:05, "Andrew Rich" <<a href="mailto:vk4tec@tech-software.net">vk4tec@tech-software.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
<div>ATRC </div>
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<div><font face="Arial">Should be here next week</font></div>
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<a title="vk2nh@hotmail.com" href="mailto:vk2nh@hotmail.com">David Hardy</a>
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<div style="FONT: 10pt arial"><b>To:</b> <a title="ozaprs@aprs.net.au" href="mailto:ozaprs@aprs.net.au"><a href="mailto:ozaprs@aprs.net.au">ozaprs@aprs.net.au</a></a> </div>
<div style="FONT: 10pt arial"><b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 07, 2011 1:03
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<div style="FONT: 10pt arial"><b>Subject:</b> Re: [OZAPRS] Thd72a</div>
<div><br></div><a href="http://www.atrc.com.au/specials/kenwood-specials%20transceivers.htm"><a href="http://www.atrc.com.au/specials/kenwood-specials%20transceivers.htm">http://www.atrc.com.au/specials/kenwood-specials%20transceivers.htm</a></a> He
is more expensive at the moment but may do a deal.<br> <br>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! )<br> <br>> CC:
<a href="mailto:ozaprs@aprs.net.au"><a href="mailto:ozaprs@aprs.net.au">ozaprs@aprs.net.au</a></a><br>> From: <a href="mailto:vk4tec@tech-software.net"><a href="mailto:vk4tec@tech-software.net">vk4tec@tech-software.net</a></a><br>>
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 11:20:34 +1000<br>> To: <a href="mailto:ozaprs@aprs.net.au"><a href="mailto:ozaprs@aprs.net.au">ozaprs@aprs.net.au</a></a><br>>
Subject: Re: [OZAPRS] Thd72a<br>> <br>> Strictly ham closed<br>>
Andrews closed<br>> <br>> Hee hee <br>> <br>> Sent from my
iPhone<br>> Andrew Rich<br>> <br>> On 07/01/2011, at 11:01, Howard
Small <<a href="mailto:howard@small.com.au">howard@small.com.au</a>> wrote:<br>> <br>> > Andrew<br>>
> <br>> > 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.<br>>
> <br>> > 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!<br>> > <br>> > 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).<br>>
> <br>> > 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.<br>> > <br>> > 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.<br>> > <br>> >
Overall: recommend if your interest is VHF/UHF amateur radio, APRS and
packet.<br>> > <br>> > 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.<br>>
> <br>> > 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.<br>> > <br>> > Howard<br>> > <br>> >
On 7/01/2011 10:29, Andrew Rich wrote:<br>> >> Comments ?<br>>
>> <br>> >> Where can one get one in oz ?<br>> >>
<br>> >> Sent from my iPhone<br>> >> Andrew Rich<br>>
>> <br>> >> On 07/01/2011, at 8:34, Howard
Small<<a href="mailto:howard@small.com.au">howard@small.com.au</a>> wrote:<br>> >> <br>> >>>
Yes<br>> >>> <br>> >>> Howard<br>> >>>
VK4BS<br>> >>> <br>> >>> On 7/01/2011 08:29, Andrew
Rich wrote:<br>> >>>> Anyone got a thd72a yet ?<br>>
>>>> <br>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone<br>>
>>>> Andrew Rich<br>> >>> <br>> >>>
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