[aprssig] Favorite Tracker

[Mike Fenske]

Not sure if David's original question was answered, but perhaps a Kenwood
TM-271A would be a good choice. Although it doesn't come with a 6-pin DIN
connector, it's easy to add.

See: http://n1vg.net/index.php

Scott should be able to provide you with more details if required. 

Mike Fenske
VE7MKF

At 02:15 PM 01/05/06 -0500, you wrote:
>What 2m mobile rigs on the market today are folks' favorites for 
>building trackers?  I need to build another one, probably using an old 
>TinyTrakII I have, but need another radio to dedicate to it.
>
>Priorities are:
>Inexpensive ($150-ish new or less)
>Easy to wire (no RJ-45 mic connectors to wire to, 6-pin DIN would be good)
>Compact (like the old Icom IC-229H or Yaesu FT-1500M)
>Lockable keypad
>25 watts or more
>I'd prefer a connector at the rear for the TinyTrak, rather than the mic 
>in front and speaker in the rear.
>
>I want something I can build up, install, and forget about.
>
>The Alinco DR-135 is a bit on the big side, but the supposed DB9 on the 
>back is appealing.
>
>David, ky7dr
>