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rapidcharger
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The 2180 isn't a good choice. The 2180 is a great choice.
I have entire frequency pools programmed into different zones and being able to change the squelch tones from the front panel is very useful. The receive is the best of any radio I've owned and that all makes it great for receiving.
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Thanks for your reply.
I travel from the SF Bay Area to Redding on a regular basis. So with zones I could create a zone for at home, a zone for everything between home and Redding, and a zone for Redding. Is that correct?
Any recommendations on where to purchase?
Thanks for your reply.
I travel from the SF Bay Area to Redding on a regular basis. So with zones I could create a zone for at home, a zone for everything between home and Redding, and a zone for Redding. Is that correct?
Any recommendations on where to purchase?
rapidcharger
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Sure! I programmed the entire ham band amongst others in separate zones. I set the top knob to change zones and the two buttons on the upper right side change channels. By the way, I highly recommend full keypad. Without it you won't have enough buttons to do stuff.
I bought mine (plural) from Vincent communications in California. Vincentcom.com
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ajohansson
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Get a full keypad with the tactical feature set
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Front keypad programming and can make a custom on the fly group
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ajohansson
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About 100 bucks well spent.
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rapidcharger
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I bought my x180s back in 2006 and I have yet to find a radio in the same class that I'd rather have ten years later. I don't have the tfs either.
ajohansson
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We are in the same boat have a fleet of about 130 radios. for the price it really cant be beat.
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So I gave Vincent Communications a call and spoke to Scott. Nice guy, very knowledgeable. Pricing is reasonable. Only 80.00 for the TFS, and 50.00 for a full keypad. I see a 2180 in my near future!
Thanks for recommending them.
So I gave Vincent Communications a call and spoke to Scott. Nice guy, very knowledgeable. Pricing is reasonable. Only 80.00 for the TFS, and 50.00 for a full keypad. I see a 2180 in my near future!
Thanks for recommending them.
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