Re: Radio advice - newbie

"Roger Worden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>I'm a student pilot, and it's about time for me to get a radio. For general
>soaring purposes, what's a decent handheld? I really know nothing about
>them. Is the Sporty's SP-200 a good choice?
>
>Thanks in advance.
>


Shortly after I got my license  in 1992 I asked some ham radio
operators in my soaring club which brand of hand held radio to buy.
They all recommended the Icom brand and very reliable.  I purchased an
Icom AC21 in 92.  I run a commercial glider operation and was in need
of a second hand held and purchased an Icom AC-4, 4 years ago.  Both
are still working flawlessly.  If I lost one of them I would not
hesitate to purchase another Icom.