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Re: Need a HT, and some opinions.

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:45 pm
by Handysides
I have the 170 and its a great radio!! HRO has good prices on it!

Re: Need a HT, and some opinions.

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:17 am
by sdnative
I was made an offer I couldn't refuse on a Yeasu VX-7R, so I bought it.

Thanks for everyones help and opinions!

Re: Need a HT, and some opinions.

Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:02 pm
by unwiredadventures
sdnative wrote:Anyone used the Yaesu VX-150?

Seems like a decent radio and HRO has it for $95 right now. Is the VX-170 worth an extra $40?
I have 2 VX-150's. We've done some traveling with in-laws who are also hams. With little mag mount antennas and lighter power adapters, these worked great when we traveled together and had rented cars.