Hamdude_Nevada wrote:
* Hi:*
* Thanks for the reply. I would think about the Saber, but the
hassle of getting the commercial rigs programmed is what has held me
back. A user programming type radio or keyboard programming would work
out better for my needs.If i can run across someone in my area that can
program them when needed, i may go the Saber route. Cost isn't that big
of a issue.*

* Again - thanks for your comments*
**
* Tom*

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I would recommend a commercial portable. I use Motorola Sabers both for
VHF and UHF but you don't need to go that extreme. MT1000 or HT1000 are
perfectly usable and considerably cheaper to come by. Kenwood also
makes
some good ones (commercial, not amateur).
Depending on where in Nevada you are, I might be able to point you
toward someone.