[aprssig] Ideal Radio Question

[Jim Bradbury]

I don't know about "Ideal", but I like my Kenwood TM-G707a
Dual-Bander which has a data port.  Costs a little more than
1/2 a D700 at $279.  I own 3 of them.
-= Jim =-
  WB5ACL

Charles J. Miller wrote:

> Group-
> 
> I've been lurking for some time here, and operate APRS mobile using a 
> D700.  I want to set up a digipeater base station with the possibility 
> of I-gate.  I have looked at a number of the new single band radios that 
> are out there, but it seems none have a dedicated "packet" or "data" 
> port, like the FT-1500 that I use as another APRS mobile.
> 
> While I know this is a loaded question, but is there a radio that serves 
> as an "ideal" digi station that would have a data-type port?  I just 
> would rather avoid futzing with volume control/speaker output, mic plug 
> interfaces, etc.
> 
> Thanks!
> charles
> w0cjm
>