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Wow, the ID-51A looks pretty amazing. I could see how the automatic position reply and recorded reply functions could be really useful in an emergency situation.
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Originally Posted by Singlestack
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Originally Posted by Singlestack
Wow, the ID-51A looks pretty amazing. I could see how the automatic position reply and recorded reply functions could be really useful in an emergency situation.
Yes, thats some of the functions that I'm looking forward to try out. My ARES group is really getting into D-Star capabilities and D-RATS http://d-rats.com/, and I want to participate. Still, $550+ is a LOT to pay for a handheld - it had better be awesome for that price.
I really do have to say the Baofeng UV-5R is a steal for $40+. Not "fancy", but combines a decent dual band receiver with a useful set of basic features. I will probably pick up a second after the ID-51.
D-star sounds great from what I've learned of it, but it does get a lot of hate by those who don't understand it. My only issue is the cost of admission into the club, and Icom is the only flavor. Granted, I've tended to be impressed by some of Icom's HF offerings, but their VHF and UHF have left me scratching my head. Mostly with their mobiles, not so much handhelds. I'll have to ask at the meeting this month about whether Icom is still following thru with their offer or not for us.