Re: VR-500 vs. Icom R5

Well if you know the frequency on the VR-500 you just punch it in.  I use
the bandscope mode sweep the area I'm interested in, find a strong signal
then move the cursor to that bar and go back to normal receive... and
there's the station!

KD5AEY

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From: "billroeding" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 9:16 AM
Subject: [VR-500] VR-500 vs. Icom R5


> I am new to this group and looking at the VR-500, I currently own the
> ICOM R5 and am not very happy with it. My primary use is for emergency
> situations when I want to find out what is going on both locally and
> around the world. The ICOM is just too hard to find a frequency in a
> hurry. Does any one have any thoughts or suggestions, would the VR-500
> be a good choice?
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