I'm curious... 9 HTs... with the FT60 being the first. There haven't been that many new and exciting ones since, so I'm curious as to 1) which others you have and 2) why one would need NINE of them.?
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On Dec 30, 2015, at 8:09 AM, Ray Dzek
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I have 9 HT's. But I still have and use my FT-60 from time to time, which was also my first purchase. I went straight from my test to HRO and purchased it the same day. It is, hands down, the easiest radio to program in the field. I think my second purchase was a portable J pole to increase my range and reception. It was more than adequate as my "base station" for quite a while. And the 3rd purchase was more batteries and a speaker mic.?
The only real Achilles heal on the ft-60 is the mic and accessories jack. The 4 ring plug has to fit correctly otherwise the accessory won't work or the radio sits in an open mic condition. People use rubber bands and other tricks to get the plug to stay in the jack. I find the Kenwood 2 plug configuration to be more reliable.?
Welcome to the hobby. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Find a local club and get involved. Join ARRL. Go to Field Day. Buy used to save $$'s. (My mobiles and most of my HF stuff was purchased used.) Find an Elmer. Become an Elmer for another new Ham. Have fun!
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It's a sickness (but a common ailment for which there is no cure).
Happy New Year!
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Jerry, kg7nor
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Thanks for the great info. I am looking forward to the New Year. One more question leaning toward rhetorical. Is it normal to want to purchase bigger better rig when I have hardly talked on the one I have? ?lol
Happy New Year!
