I am really impressed with the Kenwood TH-D72A. It features the SiRFstar III high-performance GPS receiver and is compatible with APRS® data communications.

General Features
• Built-in high-performance GPS receiver
• APRS® firmware equipped as standard
• USB (Mini-B) port (USB PC Programming cable included)
• Kenwood MCP-4A PC Programming Software
• Kenwood Sky Command System II
• Compatible with ARRL “Travel Plus” for Repeaters
• Simple node access with EchoLink® memory
• DX Cluster Tune (Packet Cluster)
• Built-in 1200/9600 bps TNC compliant with AX.25 protocol
• Long operating hours (high-capacity battery included)
• 1000 Memory Channels
• Stand-alone digipeater

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As a licensed amateur (ham) radio operator, I am always interested in the latest ham radio gadgets. When I saw this little handheld transceiver, I was instantly impressed with all of the features that Yaesu had managed to squeeze into such a tiny package. Its features include a built-in GPS, APRS capability (B band only) with Smart Beaconing™, CTCSS/DCS encoding and decoding, weather receiver with weather alert, high-resolution spectrum analyzer, and general coverage receive capabilities (108-999 MHz less cellular).

The VX-8GR dual-bander covers 2 meters and 440 MHz and receive coverage is 108-999 MHz (less cellular frequencies). Strong performance specifications are combined with intuitive operation. This unit has a built-in GPS unit right out of the box! It is not Bluetooth capable. It is, however, capable of CTCSS/DCS encoding and decoding.

The VX-8GR is supplied with the FNB-101LI 7.4V 1100 mAh Lithium ion battery, NC-86B charger, belt clip and SMA antenna. 2.4 x 3.7 x 1.1 inches (without knobs or antenna).

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