[Badger52]

Originally Posted by Peregrino

Concur with all. I just ordered the Wouxun KG-UV6D v2 at http://www.wouxun.us/item.php?item_i...category_id=66 for all of the reasons mugwump just listed. Yes, it is more expensive but it also has a better reputation in the HAM community.

Fine choice; have 2 Wouxuns. Picked up 2nd one dirt-cheap from someone who couldn't be bothered with the Chinglish manual. KG Commander (free software) and 8 minutes later the radio was cloned.

For those who may charge these things up & put them away for whenever, take the charged batt pack off the radio. Just sitting on the radio over time will often drop .5 to .75 volts off the charged pack. Just a thought for those who may want truly fully-charged packs when they need 'em.

Congrats sir on getting your ticket.