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[Ghery]

I also have a Yaesu 230. I like it , small, light weight, battery life seems good. I have only transmitted with it at the airport talking to RCO. Live 10 miles from airport and pick up tower and ATIS fine. I must say I need a cheat sheet in order to program frequencies and such. Just don't use it enough and have not committed everything to memory. I carry as a back up in the plane but do not know the range. Someday I plan on installing a separate external antenna specifically for the handheld.

Sounds like Yaesu. I have a VX-5 tribander (amateur radio) and need the instructions anytime I need to program it. It also doesn't help that they used cheap ink on the buttons, which has worn off a number of them over the years. A real pain. Not at all like my FT-727R was.

That's why I love the Yaesu because I can just type in the frequency without any special buttons. Can't get any more intuitive for me. The developers did a good job on that spec. All for less than $200. I was sold instantly.

Assuming the ink doesn't wear off the buttons so you know what you are pushing.

I've used Yaesu handhelds since I was first licensed in 1988. Next time I'm looking at Icom or Kenwood.

For aviation, I have a Sporty's HT. It's got the sailor's highest recommendation - Works fine and lasts a long time. Strictly alkaline batteries, too. Not used enough to deal with NiCd batteries.