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| Reviews Summary for Alinco ALR-206T |
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Reviews: 3
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Average rating: 4.3/5
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MSRP: $Unknown
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Description: Basic 2 meter, 25 watt moble radio, circa 1986.
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N7IC
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Rating: 4/5
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Mar 26, 2004 07:19
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Nice radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought one of these brand new right after they were introduced in the 80's.
5/25 watts output. Excellent transmit audio from the reports I got. Good receive audio to boot.
Never had any problems whatsoever with this rig.
The only reason I gave this radio a 4 is because the PLL tones are done by dip switches inside the radio. At the time I bought it, was only one repeater that required it so it wasnt a burden. In the highly populated towns it might be a slight inconvience with a number of repeaters requiring tones.
Just saw one of these rigs sell for $40 on Ebay. You simply cant beat that for what your buying.
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KG4QWC
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 31, 2003 07:15
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Nice basic first 2-m mobile rig
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Vintage 1986 2-m FM rig. I got mine for $30.00 last year (2002) at a HAMfest as my first mobile rig. I knew the other HAM so I trusted I was getting a good rig. It works super, the mike controls most everything. Very importantly the audio always gets outstanding reports. I have worked UO-14 satellite contacts using it (TX only!) with an MFJ1739 dual-band mag. mount antenna--used the VX5-R for RX. A great first mobile rig for those new to 2-m FM.
Last week I bought a new ICOM 2720H at Timonium, MD HAMfest. The audio really stinks on the new ICOM compared to my old rig. Alinco gets a 5 the ICOM is gonna get a 1, maybe...
Old equipment may not have all the bells-n-whistles but if you get a good old one she may purr like a kitten. My Alinco ALR-206T does!
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N8FVJ
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 22, 2002 20:35
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Nice Receive Audio
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I do not get a thrill out of a 2 meter FM much beyond it works ok or doesn't! Ease of operation has some value to me. The TR-7400A is 'king of the hill' for easy operation. This radio performs ok. The radio has very clear and loud receive audio for such a small package. I do not live in a tough receive area, however my cell phone does not interfer with the receiver at all. I can not say that with some other 2 meter FM radios I owned. I believe ten memories are available and a TT mic is standard as well as tone burst. The transmit audio is very good per reports I have received. If you can find one cheap enough, that will determind if the radio is a bargain.
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