VX-177 and VX-127
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:49 am
Well Vertex did it again. When I filled out my warranty card for my VX-170 I asked if they could make a UHF (70cm) version...and apparently they have...
well at least GigaParts says so.
They list the VX-127 which is an 8-key version (like the VX-120) but UHF, for 159.99 and the VX-177 full keypad version (like the VX-170) for 169.99. Both come with the FNB-83 packs. Can't find any reference to them on Yaesu.com but that isn't surprising. Anyone know when these will be available? I love it when a plan comes together!
I have been wanting a UHF monband ham HT since I sold off my Icom O4's and long ago my old FT-73R (man that was a cool HT) but they since disappeared off the US market. It seems as Vertex heard me griping since the now legendary VX-150 came out 6 years or so ago, that a UHF version was indeed desired. (yes, I know it's a close cousin to the VX-210, but I really like having a VFO and true field programming for ham use.)
well at least GigaParts says so.
They list the VX-127 which is an 8-key version (like the VX-120) but UHF, for 159.99 and the VX-177 full keypad version (like the VX-170) for 169.99. Both come with the FNB-83 packs. Can't find any reference to them on Yaesu.com but that isn't surprising. Anyone know when these will be available? I love it when a plan comes together!
I have been wanting a UHF monband ham HT since I sold off my Icom O4's and long ago my old FT-73R (man that was a cool HT) but they since disappeared off the US market. It seems as Vertex heard me griping since the now legendary VX-150 came out 6 years or so ago, that a UHF version was indeed desired. (yes, I know it's a close cousin to the VX-210, but I really like having a VFO and true field programming for ham use.)