Hi Clint,
Thank you for all the very interesting information but, let me say, the true gem in your post is the hint at The Eagles’ reunion album! :-)
Let’s this not be lost in the noise! ;-)
73 de IW7ECJ
Joe Nicotera
Never thought I would be writing anything like this ... but here we go.Imagine a well-built, capable, 128-channel dual-band HT. Analog, FM-only. Decent scan speed. Ships with the following accessories ...-Two 2200mAH Li-Ion batteries-Drop-in cradle charger (AC AND car cords included)-Traditional 7" antenna-16" improved antenna-A beefy speaker-mic, with great strain-reliefs on cord, rotating clip-A "two-wire" earpiece/inline-mic (light-duty quality)-Programming cable for Windows -CHIRP already has supported it - for Mac and Windows$52 for it all. Here is a NON-affiliate link to it on Amazon ...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089LGD1FX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1TIDRadio Model TD-H6. Facebook support group. Web site support. Messenger support.The HT is also Bluetooth programmable - with a $22 accessory purchase.The HT is NOT "replacing" anything I already carry with me. (NOT a duplex/satellite HT.) But it sure is a "cut above" the more-difficult-to-get-to-know $25-45 HT ONLY
units out there.This package would be much more enjoyable for someone entering the hobby than MANY others - with limited or non-existent support, and programming difficulties.I got involved with TIDRadio as I have been testing their Bluetooth BL-1 dongle. (Tentative opinion: It works, it is sometimes clumsy, it is better when you use it in conjunction with their Web site, but TIDRadio is listening to hams, and are updating and improving.)As always, I have absolutely no financial interest in this. I mention it because we all have seen much frustration with many other models of HTs when it comes to programming. When Gordon West and I started pre-programming HTs for new hams while I was working at HRO-Anaheim in 2004, the goal was to get folks on the air ASAP. Learn the radio a little later - but get on the air with your new license NOW! This package from TIDRadio is much more "attractive" than MANY other offerings I have seen and experienced.So there it is, folks. Clint is writing something positive regarding a well-under $100 Chinese radio ... Does the live record album "Hell Freezes Over" from the Eagles come to mind to anyone?Clint Bradford K6LCS909-999-SATS-----------------------------------------------------------Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum availableto all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressedare solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/View archives of this mailing list athttps://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.orgManage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org