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Reverse SMA to PL-259 Adapter Cable - Female/Female for Wouxun $14.99 This Cable accepts a PL-259 from Base/Mobile antennas, & adapts it to the Male"SMA" style jack found on Wouxun, Linton & other 'reverse sma' Two Way radios & Amateur Radio handhelds. (see closeup of SMA on cable) Not for Yaesu, Alinco, Icom or Kenwood Ham Radios (see other version). Fits Wouxon KG-UVD series of Handheld radios, & others wth "pin in radio" sma jacks.... |
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SMA to PL-259 Adapter Cable $14.99 This Cable accepts a PL-259 from Base/Mobile antennas, & adapts it to the "SMA" style jack found on most Amateur Radio handhelds.... |
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Vertex Standard VXA-220 Pro VI Air Band Aviation Transceiver $182.00 Vertex Standard's newest addition to the submersible airband portable! The Vertex Standard VXA-220 Pro VI is a compact, stylish, solid and submersible hand-held transceiver providing communication on the International Aircraft Communication Band. Additionally, it provides receive on the Navigation Band. The VXA-220 boasts 700 mW of clean audio output and it also provides 8.3... |
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Vertex Standard VXA-300 Pilot III Air Band Transceiver Nav/Com $217.00 The Vertex Standard VXA-300 is a compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceiver providing communication (transmit and receive) capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band ("COM" band: 118 ~ 136. 975 MHz), and it additionally provides VOR and CDI navigation features on the "NAV" band (108 ~ 117. 975 MHz). The VXA-300 boasts 0.8 Watt of clean audio output from its 1.4" (36-mm) diame... |
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Tri-Band Yaesu VX-6R Submersible Amateur Ham Radio Transceiver (144/222/440) $259.00 Yaesu VX-6R Triband Amateur Radio Transceiver. 144/222/440 xmit (2 meter, 1.25 meter & 70cm), plus 0.5-999Mhz receive range too (AM/FMN/FMW, less cellular). Built-in PL & DPL, Alphanumeric. Can receive AM/FM broadcast radio, Shortwave, CB, Police, Weather, Aircraft & marine bands. Includes Antenna, HiCap 1500Ma Batt & charger. Waterproof & submersible (rated 3ft for 30 mins). Has a security passwo... |
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New Vertex VHF: thanks, but no thanks: why can't Vertex design a better VHF handheld? Sporty's and ICOM remain our top choices.(COCKPIT ... An article from: The Aviation Consumer $9.95 This digital document is an article from The Aviation Consumer, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2007. The length of the article is 728 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: New ... |
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Yaesu FT-7900R Mobile Dual-Band Amateur Ham Radio 50W/45W VHF/UHF Transceiver $370.00 Dual Band VHF-UHF Amateur Radio mobile Transceiver. * 50W VHF, 45W UHF, (with selectable 20W, 10W & 5W settings). * Xmit 144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz. Receives 108-520Mhz & 700-999Mhz (except cellular band). * Features AlphaNemeric Display, 1000 channels, lighted microphone w/ direct freq entry. * Includes 12Vdc power cord, mounting bracket and Face separation kit. * Requires suitable optional Du... |
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Standard Horizon STD-HX370S VHF Marine Radio $139.99 Smaller, lighter, and loaded with unique functions, the Standard Horizon HX370 5 watt handheld VHR marine radio is built to take the daily punishment of the marine environment. Included are 12VDC and 110VAC overnight charges with a drop-in base, a submersible AA alkaline battery tray, and a belt clip.... |
What do you recommend for handheld airband radios/transceivers?
I am looking for a handheld airband radio and/or transceiver for my boyfriend's birthday. He is a pilot, and originally, I just wanted toget him a fm/am radio that would interrupt with air traffic communication. I have heard that the Maycom ar 108 is a great product for that. However, now I am thinking he would rather have a transceiver that he can use as backup when he is flying. I am totally lost as to what brand or product to buy. .... ICOM or Vertex? Also, what is the difference between COM and NAV-COM?
Both Icom and Vertex (Yaesu) are good radios. I have one of each and there are some differences but they both do a good job. The Vertex has better receive level audio making it easier to use without a headset but most of the time a headset should be used anyway (at least in flight). The ICOM is easier to just use, better user interface and a better receiver in my thoughts. The Icom seems to receive less "noise" than the Vertex. Either one should do the job.
The COM radios allow the pilot to talk and communicate with ATC, etc. The NAV/COM units also include a Navigation receiver which allows the pilot to receive VOR/ILS channels and be able to navigate using those facilities using an internal CDI (some units receive the nav frequencies but do not include a CDI and are worthless for NAV use). The Nav/Com units will usually be slightly higher than just a Com but they have more use in flight.
Some units also include weather radio channels which allow reception of the VHF NOAA broadcasts and a couple of the units allow reception of standard FM radio as well.
A couple of the lower cost units (both Icom and Vertex) come with Alkaline batteries and do not come with rechargeable packs! Pay the extra and get a unit with a rechargeable battery. (you do have to keep them charged BUT they will be less expensive in the long run.) LiIon batteries are the best as they have great usage but are more expensive.
The VXA300 can be found just over 200 as can the Icom A6 both are good units the A24 includes the Nav as does the VXA300. The VXA710 has alot of features that really aren't used and makes it not really worth the money (my opinion again) but some things just aren't worth the extra $$ if they aren't used. It is a nice radio though.
Do SHOP AROUND! There are DEALS for Christmas on both brands from SOME Dealers!!!!