In article , "W P Dixon" wrote:
You might check out the ICOM A5 Sport. It is the alkaline battery version
without many extras. It goes for about $220.
tom

That definitely seems to be the popular answer Jim. Thanks for your input.
May try the handheld contraption in my volksplane. Just would not want an
expensive radio in it . Now the Thatcher CX4 on the other hand

Patrick
student SPL
aircraft structural mech