Re: general question
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JARDY DAWSON
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#15901
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Rick, That is what I did. I studied on the Internet (the free exams) for a week until I could not fail any of the exams. Then, just a week before I was going to take the Technician exam, a friend of
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Michael Lynch
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#15896
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Re: Power on reset
Well, I thought that this issue was licked. But actually no. One of those nasty illusive bugs that require a solid failure to find. Occasionally my FT60 would either not turn on, or would turn on with
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Mark Richards <mark.richards@...>
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#15888
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Got mine for $155 on Amazon. Now they're $172. They're going fast. Get one while you can. The thing is a beast, but it's a solid radio.
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Greg Chacon
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#15898
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
R&L electronics: FT-60 $149.95 + free shipping. I have purchased most of my equipment from them. They are prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. YAESU FT-60R , YAESU FT60R R&L Electronics
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geezer2753@...
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#15893
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just to verify
I carefully read over the table of contents of the FT-60's user manual and found nothing about connecting a key in order to transmit CW. Am I missing something? Thanks, Rick
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Rick Sparber
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#15894
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
de Rich/AG6QR, I assume that you find out how you did on the test shortly after you turn it in. By all means, I will take tests until I fail. My first try at General wasn¡¯t stellar but I did pass. I
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Rick Sparber
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#15895
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
HRO is good, and I've dealt with them quite a bit, both in person and online, but I suspect most of the other places are good, too. If you're a retired electrical engineer, then you probably have much
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Richard Cochran
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#15887
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I will second the vote for gigaparts -- I got my FT60 there, and they were fast and on the ball. I also second the recommendation to take more than just your tech test, as it costs nothing more that
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Gil Smith <gil@...>
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#15900
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general question
I have been around hams all of my life. Growing up, two houses down was a ham. My brother-in-law has been a ham since he was in high school so my wife actually picked up a lot of information from him.
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Rick Sparber
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#15899
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
James, Well, at least on the practice exams, I have been scoring 100% for the last week. I plan to take these exams every day until test day. Thanks, Rick Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 7:43 PM To:
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Rick Sparber
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#15892
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I'm going to start looking at HRO on a regular basis!!! Gerald WA5IRC
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GDoucet SBC <gdoucet@...>
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#15890
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I already have a Uniden Bearcat which can scan 2m and 70 cm plus a few more bands. To my surprise, I don't hear a lot of traffic on those bands here in Phoenix. I live line of sight from the "Antenna
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Rick Sparber
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#15891
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Tom, I just took the practice exam at HamTestOnline and passed. Thanks, Rick Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 7:05 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO! ? Take
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Rick Sparber
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#15897
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Tom, Excellent suggestion. I¡¯ll do it! Thanks, Rick Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 7:05 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO! ? Take the General Test on the
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Rick Sparber
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#15889
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I paid 169$ for mine from HRO not much diffrence but the math is easy. shop around ~stev
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nismo4511@...
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#15886
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
HRO is great Andy FT-60@...> wrote:
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Andy KI6SEP
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#15885
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Rick, I don't think it matters where you buy. Most Amateur Radio dealers (the reputable ones anyway) provide excellent customer service. Most have been around awhile and will try their best to keep
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bartenderjim
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#15884
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 9:23 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: RE: [FT-60] Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO! I am new to the group and, in fact, don't have my license yet. I take the Technician's
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John Murphy <jmurphy7411@...>
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#15882
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
FT-60R is an excellent radio. All the features you need with none of the features you¡¯ll never need. Built like a tank. You don¡¯t need your license to buy a radio, only to use it, but you probably
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Mark Lassman
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#15881
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