Re: New member, undecided but tempted!

Hi Chuck, 

While getting pretty old, the VR-500 is still a nice *analog* scanning receiver.
 Just realize you won't be able to monitor any digital transmissions or follow
any trunked radio system communications with it.

For a general pocket-size portable wide-coverage receiver, the VR-500 is still a
nice choice.  I still take mine on trips.  Shop around online, and maybe even
consider buying a used one if cost is an issue.

Bear in mind for not much more $ you can get a Kenwood TH-F6A or some other
wide-coverage radio that also transmits on multiple bands.

Cheers,

-Ed


Quoting Chuck <[email protected]>:

> Just signing onboard, my name is Chuck, hi all.
> 
> Most of the reviews I've been reading about the VR-500 have had a lot of
> negatives, but frequently I end up liking radios that many others don't. I'm
> easy on my radios physically, so if I do get a 500 it'll be carefully
> handled.
> 
> I'm hoping for usable HF performance using a Miracle Antenna tuner with about
> 18" of wire. None of my present wideband handhelds is perfect, so the VR-500
> doesn't have to be either. Looking forward to researching the archives...
> 
> Chuck
> 
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