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Pete,<BR>
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If you are visiting the US then that is a different story. By the time I add $100 freight $25 worth of credit card fees and a bad CC exchange rate it's only about $100 - 130 cheaper.<BR>
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Dave<BR> <BR>
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From: vk3tbn@hotmail.com<BR>Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 08:56:16 -0600<BR>To: vk4tec@tech-software.net; ozaprs@aprs.net.au<BR>CC: ozaprs@aprs.net.au<BR>Subject: Re: [OZAPRS] Thd72a<BR><BR>
<DIV>Andrew</DIV>
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<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>
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<DIV>BTW am in the states now and will be returning soon.</DIV>
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<DIV>Regards
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<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>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Should be here next week</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=vk2nh@hotmail.com href="mailto:vk2nh@hotmail.com">David Hardy</A> </DIV>
<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 PM</DIV>
<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" target=_blank><A href="http://www.atrc.com.au/specials/kenwood-specials%20transceivers.htm" target=_blank>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>> >>> <BR>> >>> <BR>> >>> _______________________________________________<BR>> >>> OZAPRS mailing list<BR>> >>> <A href="mailto:OZAPRS@aprs.net.au"><A href="mailto:OZAPRS@aprs.net.au">OZAPRS@aprs.net.au</A></A><BR>> >>> <A href="http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs" target=_blank><A href="http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs" target=_blank>http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs</A></A><BR>> >> _______________________________________________<BR>> >> OZAPRS mailing list<BR>> >> <A href="mailto:OZAPRS@aprs.net.au"><A href="mailto:OZAPRS@aprs.net.au">OZAPRS@aprs.net.au</A></A><BR>> >> <A href="http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs" target=_blank><A href="http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs" target=_blank>http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs</A></A><BR>> >> <BR>> >> <BR>> >> -----<BR>> >> No virus found in this message.<BR>> >> Checked by AVG - <A href="http://www.avg.com/" target=_blank><A href="http://www.avg.com/" target=_blank>www.avg.com</A></A><BR>> >> Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3363 - Release Date: 01/06/11<BR>> >> <BR>> >> <BR>> > <BR>> > <BR>> > <BR>> > <BR>> > _______________________________________________<BR>> > OZAPRS mailing list<BR>> > <A href="mailto:OZAPRS@aprs.net.au"><A href="mailto:OZAPRS@aprs.net.au">OZAPRS@aprs.net.au</A></A><BR>> > <A href="http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs" target=_blank><A href="http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs" target=_blank>http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs</A></A><BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> OZAPRS mailing list<BR>> <A href="mailto:OZAPRS@aprs.net.au"><A href="mailto:OZAPRS@aprs.net.au">OZAPRS@aprs.net.au</A></A><BR>> <A href="http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs" target=_blank><A href="http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs" target=_blank>http://lists.aprs.net.au/mailman/listinfo/ozaprs</A></A><BR>
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