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Is there a store in the seattle-bellevue area to purchase a new 2 meter handheld over the counter. Or do you have to order over the internet. ie icom -yeasu-kenwood

If you want to hold onto the radio before you buy, your choices are a bit limited.

I believe ABC Communications in Seattle still has some Amateur stuff on their shelves - though I haven't been in there for many years.

There is also ALF Enterprises in Arlington (if you don't mind driving up north).

Other than that, your only choice is going to be mail order via Ham Radio Outlet, Amateur Radio Supply, or a variety of other vendors. Most of them are on the internet, so it shouldn't be hard to find them.

If you have a specific need for just 144mhz coverage, then you can probably find some good deals. If you can afford to spend a few more bucks, try to get a dual or tri-band handheld - at least in Seattle, there are a LOT of great repeaters on the "other" bands (50mhz, 220mhz, and 440mhz). Having the extra capability will make your operations more versatile and enjoyable.

Good Luck - Brad N7JGX Lynnwood, WA

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JJL if you use the internet I checked out the price at gigaparts found my radio of choice ie: THF6a and called HRO in portland and they will meet the price or beat it and they pay for shipping HRO great people to deal with I'm on my 5th radio from them.

good luckk

STEVE KC6HIO

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