--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Bob Dengler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What would be far more interesting to me would be for one of the ham > manufacturers to offer a P25 user radio. How much would adding the vocoder > add to the cost of a current analog FM model? If it's comparable in price > to Icom's DStar radios (which are substantially more than their analog > counterparts - roughly double the cost), it just might be worth it. > > Something to add to my wish list of radio features to deliver to the reps. > at Dayton, along with better IMD performance & split CTCSS tone. > > Bob NO6B >
I tend to agree...how about a Kenwood or Yaesu ham rig that runs analog and P25? Although used commercial gear is a great option to have, the feature set is, well, commercial. Easy front panel programming on the fly, VFO modes, etc. are usually left out or compromised. Bob K0NR
