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Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 19:37:39 -0400
From: Jeff Cook <jcook@his.com>
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Subject: Re: ICOM A22 Question
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Kurt Henning wrote:
> Does anyone have an opinion on whether the A22-Sport model without the NiCad
> battery is a good choice?  I would think that the 28v lighter adapter would
> make make it pretty useful in the air, and the alkaline batteries wouldn't
> be that much of a liability considering that rechargeable alkalines and
> NiCads are available in standard sizes.  It shaves $150 off the price of the
> standard version.


Yes, I'd skip the nicad. But other things are stripped off too (I forget
what). But do get the cig lighter cord, as you're more likely to burn up
the batteries. I really like thid radio, but it's got a screwed
interface if you're programming the memories.

-- 
Jeff Cook
jcook@his.com
Washington DC area
http://www.cookstudios.com
