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VX-150
- Thread starter Sonwatcher
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Ron,
I have owned my VX-150 for nearly 4 years.
It is a decent 2 meter HT. Receive is comparable to my Radio Shack HTX-420 dual bander.
Easy to program and operate. Seems well made and pretty rugged.
I have no complaints about the HT other than this...
-It is a single band HT and I prefer a dual bander because there are several 440 repeaters in my area including one of the N3KZ linked repeaters.
-The external mic/speaker jack is a somewhat non standard plug, so you can't find inexpensive alternatives.
I have owned my VX-150 for nearly 4 years.
It is a decent 2 meter HT. Receive is comparable to my Radio Shack HTX-420 dual bander.
Easy to program and operate. Seems well made and pretty rugged.
I have no complaints about the HT other than this...
-It is a single band HT and I prefer a dual bander because there are several 440 repeaters in my area including one of the N3KZ linked repeaters.
-The external mic/speaker jack is a somewhat non standard plug, so you can't find inexpensive alternatives.
Thanks Paul. I am interested in this radio. I like the size and the features. I used to be able to get into the repeater system you spoke of when I used my groundplane. I guess I'll have to hook it back up. Maybe we could qso on 440. 
I was hitting the one around Willkes Barre or Harrisburg. I talked to a guy on it that said it covers around 5 states. I believe they have a system of 15 repeaters.
Looks like a good deal right now for the VX-150
http://www.gigaparts.com/parts/profile.php?sku=zys-vx-150-64b
http://www.gigaparts.com/parts/profile.php?sku=zys-vx-150-64b
Yes, that is a good price.
I think I paid around $120 when I got mine.
I also got the battery case that holds AA batteries.
The radio definitely gets good reviews on eHam and it is a nice 2 meter HT. I see some aftermarket headsets on eBay for around $12.00. If it works that could be a good deal.
Good luck if you decide to get it.
I think I paid around $120 when I got mine.
I also got the battery case that holds AA batteries.
The radio definitely gets good reviews on eHam and it is a nice 2 meter HT. I see some aftermarket headsets on eBay for around $12.00. If it works that could be a good deal.
Good luck if you decide to get it.