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Reviews For: ALINCO DJ-496T

Category: Transceivers: VHF/UHF+ Amateur Hand-held

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Review Summary For : ALINCO DJ-496T
Reviews: 2MSRP: 165
Description:
• Alphanumeric display
• 40 memory channels + Call Channel
• Backlit Keypad
• 4 watt output with standard battery
• CTCSS encode+decode and DCS
• 13.8 VDC direct input with battery charge feature
• Direct frequency input
• S-meter
• Autodialer
• Cable Cloning
• Computer programmable (third party software required)
• MARS/CAP capability
• Additional features, including theft alarm!
Product is not in production
More Info: http://www.alinco.com/usa.html
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
0024.5
KI4SYR Rating: 2009-02-23
Good Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Alinco dealer had these on sale at the local hamfest. Pretty good price considering Alinco MSRP. Radio feels good and is easy to program. Nothing fancy as usual from Alinco, but everything you really need. 40 memories seems a little shallow, but for the repeaters in this area, that's plenty. Not sure about the Mosquito repeler (MRS), but I'll have to give it a try on my next field op.

Only thing I didn't like was the stock antenna. It doesn't seem to be very well tuned for 70cm. Side-by-side comparisons with my vx-3r showed 2-3 S-unit difference and noticeable static on the 496T with the weak repeaters. I'll have to opt for an aftermarket BNC antenna. The DJ-V27 I bought a while back has a great antenna on it.

I was wanting a twin for the V27, but since the price was right on this 496T, I couldn't resist. Still a keeper.
KD5UGS Rating: 2008-01-29
Perfect 440 HT! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just recently purchased the 496T & pleased with
all of the options plus the memories are easy to
remember.
Great 440 HT for someone on a budget!