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From: wkb@trsvax
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Re: Info on transceivers?
Message-ID: <59200012@trsvax>
Date: Thu, 30-Jan-86 17:24:00 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan 30 17:24:00 1986
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Nf-From: trsvax!wkb    Jan 30 16:24:00 1986


> I'm looking into purchasing a handheld transceiver to go along with my
> soon-to-be-had instrument rating. The item in the November issue of Flying
> was helpful, but I would like to get more opinions. I'm interested in the
> Narco HT-830, though out of 14 or so FBO's/pilot shops/avionics dealers no
> one seems to have one or know when they will be in. Cost is another item.
> What are folks really paying for these things? Anyone have experience with
> the discount houses on transceivers?

   I have also been looking at getting a handheld transceiver.  In Christmas
'85 catalog of Sporty's Pilot Shop, the HT-830 is listed at $585.00, which
seems to be about mid-range for handhelds in this catalog.  (Sporty's Pilot
Shop, Clermont Airport, Batavia, OH, 45103-9747, (517) 732-2411 [10am-6pm]).
You can order direct at (800) LIFTOFF [543-8633], but you must order by
product number (3143A for the Narco).

   Does anyone have any experience with Sporty's, or with other mail order
houses?

                                                  - wkb
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