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September 14th, 2008
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August 14th, 2008
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USB cable for Yaesu VX-170 VX-177 VX-3E VX-6E VX-7E $11.80 |
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Acoustic tube PTT earpiece for Yaesu VX-177 VX-6R VX-7R $9.70 |
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FC-1 Portable Frequency Counter 10Hz-2.6GHz for VX-7R $28.80 |
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YAESU VX-7R VX-7 AMATEUR HAM RADIO DATACHART LTR SZ $10.80 |
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USB Programming Cable for Yaesu Vertex VX-7R VX-6R VX-177 Radio $21.98 |
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KAWAMALL USB Radio Programming Cable for Yaesu VX-3R VX-5R VX-6 VX-7 VX-170 $21.98 |
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USB Programming Cable for Yaesu VX-7R VX-6R VX-170 127 $21.98 |
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Yaesu MH-57A4B Original Speaker Mic for VX-6 VX-7 VX-170 VX-177 FT-270 FT-277 $35.90 |
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Dual Band Ant SMA-M for Yaesu VX-2R VX-3R VX-6R VX-7R $8.90 |
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Original Yaesu 2-way 3 bands radio transceiver VX-7R vertex Black portable $378.90 |
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Car use charger cable for Yaesu VX-5R VX-6R VX-7R FT270 $1.99 |
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Throat Vibrate earpiece Yaesu VX-170 VX-177 VX-6R VX-7R $13.90 |
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Radio Antenna SMA for Yaesu VX2R VX3R VX5R VX6R VX7R $7.50 |
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USB Programming Cable for Yaesu VX-7R VX-6R VX-170 $11.80 |
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Forehead Throat Mic for VX-6R VX-7R VX-170 VX-177 $41.20 |
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Yaesu FNB-80LI battery VX-5 VX-6R VX-7R VXA-710 FNB80LI $57.55 |
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Original YAESU SU-1 for VX-5E VX-6R VX-7R VX-7E SU1 $36.00 |
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Throat Vibration headset + mic for Yaesu VX-170 VX-177 VX-6R VX-7R FT-270R 277R $8.99 |
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Heavy Duty throat mic Yaesu VX-170 VX-177 VX-6R VX-7R $38.60 |
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YAESU VX7R VHF UHF HAND HELD 6 METERS 2 METERS 70 CM UHF 80 CHAN CB $96.73 |
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USB Programing Cable for Yaesu Vertex VX-7R VX-5R VX-10 $8.99 |
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Yaesu MH73A4B speaker mic VX-170 VX-177 VX-6R VX-7R $31.20 |
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USB Programming Cable for Yaesu VX-7R VX-6R VX-170 VX-177 FT270R FT277R radio $19.40 |
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Yaesu VX 7R Ear Miccropnone $10.00 |
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Yaesu MH-57A4B Original Speaker Mic for VX-6 VX-7 radio $31.80 |
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2 in 1 USB Prog Cable for VX-7R/6R PX-888 FD-289 U84 $25.10 |
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Rain Proof Speaker Mic Yaesu VX-170 VX-177 VX-6R VX-7R $19.50 |
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VX-7R – black 50/144/430 MHz ht $300.00 |
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Original Yaesu SU-1 for VX-5R VX-6R VX-7R VX-7E SU1 $44.85 |
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USB cable for VX-3 VX-5R VX-6R VX-7R VX-170 VX-177 $16.90 |
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YAESU VX-7R 3-band 10 WATT VERSION, Black, with UNLOCKED TRANSMIT+RECEIVE $367.00 |
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YAESU VX-7R 3-band, 5 WATTS, Black, with UNLOCKED TX and RX $358.00 |
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YAESU VX-7R Triple band Handheld radio (Black) VX7R transceiver $359.90 |
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Original Yaesu VX-7R Black Professional Ham Radio Triple band 2-way portable $379.99 |
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Original Yaesu VX-7R Silver Professional Ham Radio Triple band 2-way handheld $379.99 |
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Microphone Earpiece for Yaesu HAM radio VX6R VX7R VX170 VX177 VX120 VX127 $9.00 |
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SMA to SO239 for vx-1r vx-2r vx-3r vx5r vx-6r vx7r uv3r uv100 uv200 mark ii $6.59 |
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Yaesu CT-91 2 Pin Adaptor for VX-170 VX-177 VX-6R VX-7R $19.28 |
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NAGOYA UT-102 Male for Yaesu VX-2R VX-3R VX-5R VX-7R $17.80 |
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Original Yaesu CLIP-14 belt Clip for VX-7R VXA-710 $10.40 |
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Yaesu CLIP-14 original belt Clip for VX-7R VXA-710 Ham $9.75 |
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SMA-M to SO239 Adaptor for VX-2R VX-6R VX-7R VX-170 $6.60 |
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USB cable for Yaesu VX-170 VX-177 VX-3R VX-6R VX-7R $16.90 |
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Rainproof Speaker Mic for Yaesu FT-270 FT-277 VX-120 VX-170 VX-177 VX-6R VX-7R $19.40 |
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YAESU VX-7R Submersible Triple Band 50/144/430MHz Handheld Ham Radio Transceiver $0.01 |
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USB Programming cable for YAESU VX-6R VX-7R 6E 7E 170 177 $29.23 |
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Car Charger Cable for Yaesu VX-5R VX-6R VX-7R VX-8R $1.99 |
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SMA to BNC adaptor for Yaesu VX2R VX3R VX5R VX6R VX7R $4.99 |
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USB Programming Cable for Yaesu Vertex VX-10 VX-7R New $12.98 |
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USB Programing Cable for Yaesu Vertex VX-7R VX-5R VX-10 $10.99 |
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Car Charger Cable for Yaesu VX-170 VX-5R VX-6R VX-7R $5.50 |
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SMA to SO239 for Baofeng UV-3R UV-100 UV-200 BF-3U VX-3R VX-6R VX-7R ham radio $5.90 |
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Yaesu Original Softcase CSC88 CSC-88 for VX-7R VX-7E $16.05 |
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NAGOYA UT-102 SMA for Yaesu FT-270 FT-277R VX-6R VX-7R $17.80 |
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YAESU VX-7R 3-band, 10 WATT VERSION, Silver, with UNLOCKED TRANSMIT+RECEIVE VX-7 $367.00 |
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USB Programming Cable for Yaesu VX-7R VX-6R VX-177 $11.80 |
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SURECOM Speaker Mic for YAESU VX-6R VX-7R 41-30Y7 $26.50 |
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USB Programming Cable fr Yaesu Vertex VX-10 VX-7R VX-5R $10.99 |
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New YAESU VX-7R TRI-BAND HAM RADIO TRANSCEIVER VX7R $359.90 |
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SMA to BNC adaptor for Yaesu VX-7R VX-8DR VX-8GR VX-8R $7.60 |
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Yaesu Original Softcase CSC88 CSC88 for VX-7R VX-7E* $20.20 |
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Professional Throat Vibrate Neck Mic earpiece Yaesu VX6R VX7R FT270R FT-277R 170 $38.50 |
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USB program cable for Yaesu VX-6R VX-7R FT-270R FT-277R $16.90 |
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NA-771 SMA-M Dual band ANT for Yaesu VX-2 VX-7 VX-6 177 $9.29 |
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Audio adaptor Yaesu earpiece speaker microphone VX-120 VX-170 VX-7R VX-6R CT-91 $14.99 |
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2 in 1 Com Port Prog Cable for YAESU VX-7R FT-2800M Y81 $23.10 |
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2 in 1 Com Port Prog Cable for YAESU VX-7R FT-7800R Y85 $23.10 |
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2 in 1 USB Prog Cable for YAESU VX-7R FT-7800 U85* $25.10 |
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NA-771 SMA Dual band ANT for Yaesu VX-2 VX-7 VX-6 VX177 $9.29 |
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YAESU VX 7R 50/144/430 Handheld Tri-Band Radio VX7 R 7 $439.00 |
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Yaesu VX-6R VX-7R 6E 7E 170 177 ** PROGRAMMING CABLE $26.00 |
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YAESU VX-7R AMATEUR HAM RADIO DATACHART EXTRA LARGE $15.50 |
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YAESU VX-7R Triple band Handheld radio Sliver VX7R $359.00 |
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Yaesu VX-7R 3-band Portable radio Sliver VX7R Vertex $357.00 |
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Battery for HX-471 VX-7R VX-5R VX-6R FNB-80Li $31.80 |
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Throat Vibration Mic frYaesu VX170 VX177 VX6R VX7R 36Y7 $17.00 |
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Yaesu MH-73A4B speaker / microphone Submersible VX-7R $31.50 |
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Yaesu Original Softcase CSC88 CSC-88 for VX-7R VX-7E soft case VX7R VX7E CSC 88 $19.99 |
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Soft case for Yaesu VX-7R VX-7E Ham radio VX7R VX7E softcase VX 7R $13.80 |
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NAGOYA UT-105 Car antenna for UV-3R VX-3R FT-60R VX-7R $21.00 |
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NAGOYA UT-102 SMA for Yaesu VX-3R VX-5R VX-7R FT-60R $17.40 |
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NAGOYA UT-102 SMA for Yaesu VX-3R VX-5R VX-7R FT-60R $17.50 |
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Din Plug Speaker Mic for Yaesu VX-6R VX-7R FT-270R 277R $21.90 |
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YAESU VX 7R Black 50/144/430 Handheld Tri-Band Radio $439.00 |
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Throat Vibration Mic for VX-170 VX-177 VX-6R VX-7R $12.80 |
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PRO Throat Vibration Mic BIG PTT for Yaesu VX-6R VX-7R $36.80 |
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Nagoya antenna NA-771 SMA-M for Yaesu VX-6R VX-7R FT-270R FT-277R VX-170 VX-177 $15.39 |
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YAESU NC-72C 12V Charger Adaptor for YAESU VX-6R VX-7R $19.50 |
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NC-72C Charger Adaptor for YAESU VX-6R VX-7R VX-7E $19.50 |
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NC-72C Charger Adaptor for YAESU VX-6R VX-7R CD-15A $19.50 |
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Car Charger Cable for Yaesu VX-7R VX-6R, VX-5R, 22-36 $5.56 |
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VERTEX YAESU EXTERNAL DC CABLE E-DC-6 VX-6R VX-7R VX-8R $9.95 |
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PRO-Y7 Speaker-mic for VX-6R VX-7R VX-120 VX-170 VX-177 $10.90 |
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Car cable for VX-170 VX-177 VX-6R VX-7R VXA-300 22-37@ $8.60 |
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USB program cable for Yaesu VX-6R VX-6E VX-7R VX-7E 048 $12.40 |
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YAESU VX-7R Triple band Handheld radio (Silver) VX7R $359.90 |
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Acoustic tube PTT earphone for Yaesu VX-170 VX-6R VX-7R $9.90 |
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RFC RF Concepts 3-211 220 Mhz VHF Linear Amplifier Amp HT VX-7R VX-8R HTs $249.99 |
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SMA-M to SO239 Adaptor for VX-3R VX-6R VX-7R VX-170 $7.20 |
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Rainproof Speaker Mic for Yaesu VX-170 VX-6R VX-7R $25.50 |
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Handheld VHF & 2 Meter Amateur Radio Tranceiver 5watt, TYT TH-F5 Ham Radio $78.50 VHF & 2 meter Handheld 5W transceiver, 136-174Mhz . Direct Keypad Freq & function entry. 128 AlphaNumeric memory channels, Scan modes, PL & DPL (ctcss/dcs), selectable step rates & repeater shift. Has regular Amateur SMA antenna jack, & a “Kenwood Style” 2-pin speakermike jack, for compatibility w/ many aftermarket accessories. Optional PC programming cable available.. 5W / 2W / 1W Output setti… |
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Quad-Band Yaesu VX-8DR Submersible VHF/UHF Amateur Radio Transceiver $510.00 The Yaesu VX-8DR is the ultimate HandHeld transceiver for Amateur radio use!Transmits on 4 Ham radio bands (50-54Mhz Six meter, 144-148Mhz Two meter, 222-225Mhz 1.25M, 430-450Mhz 70cm), & receives 0.5-999Mhz. With the optional FGPS-2 GPS module sold seperate, the radio is fully ready for APRS. Ready to go package Includes Wall charger, 1100ma LioN battery, antenna & belt clip. Other Optional avai… |
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Yaesu VX-8GR DualBand Amateur Ham Radio VHF/UHF Tranceiver With Built-In GPS! $445.00 5 Watt Amateur Radio Handheld transceiver for the 2 Meter & 70cm VHF & UHF Amateur Ham bands. * Features a Built in GPS w/ heads up compass display. * ctcss/dcs ( PL & DPL), Alphanumeric memory channels, scan modes. * Receives 108-999Mhz (except cellular) . * Great for A.P.R.S., able to xmit your location data to compatible receivers & APRS stations . * – Compatible with Optional MH-34B4B &… |
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Julie’s Gift: Memories of London $12.28 Kevin and Julie travel to London. Kevin loathes sightseeing. Julie is the quintessential tourist. Kevin ends up enjoying the trip but doesn’t tell Julie. He secretly writes a book about his fond memories to surprise her and express his love…. |
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MAGNETIC Mobile ANTENNA Ham Radio 2 Meter / 70 cm 144 – 148 & 440 – 470 MHz $19.95 Magnetic Antenna with approx. 12ft Coax cable & pl-259 Connector attached. Transmits 144-148 / 430-450Mhz Dual band. Can be ued with Mobiles, or with Optional adapter cable for Handhelds too!… |
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valley-ent.com USB Programming Cable for Yaesu VX-6 VX-7 VX-170 FTDI Chipset Windows 7 $29.95 For Yaesu: VX-6, VX-7, VX-120, VX-127, VX-170 and VX-177. The CT-91 adapter is not required to use this cable. Supports: Windows 2000, Windows XP (All), Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista (All) , Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 (All), Windows Server 2008 R2, Linux and Mac OS X. FTDI Chipset, Manufacturer Technical Support and Warranty Coverage – Due to counterfeit copies of Valley Enterprises int… |
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Yaesu VX-8DR Programming Software & USB Cable Set! ADMS-VX8 $69.99 Advanced Data Mamagement Programming PC Software CD & USB Cable for the Yaesu VX-8DR & VX-8R Amateur Ham Radio Transceiver only. Upload/Download to & From Radio, & Save Files…. |
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Tactical Black MOLLE Radio Accessory Pouch Fits Icom IC-V8 IC-T7H IC-V80 IC-80AD IC-91A Yaesu VX-170 FT-60R FT250R FT270R Radio $9.95 Made by NcStar, Material: Heavy Duty Denier nylon, Color: Black, Height: 6″, Width: 3.5″, Weight: 3 ounces, Quick disconnect heavy duty velcro fastener. Internal velcro adjustment system allows you to accommodate the height of the pouch for a custom fit. Bungee cord offers positive retention and allows room for antenna and microphone cables. Includes 2 MOLLE fastener straps on the back which allow… |
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Yaesu VX-6R USB PC Cable & Programming Software CD $49.99 Programming software & usb cable set for the Yaesu VX-6R Ham radio handheld transceiver…. |
ham radio satellite programs
June 3rd, 2008
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Handheld Deluxe VHF/UHF Dualband Amateur Radio 2M/440 Transceiver with Twin Display 5W TYT TH-UVF1 $99.99 New Black Color TH-UVF1A Dual Band, Dual Display, Dual Standby VHF-UHF 2M/440 deluxe Amateur Handheld Ham radio Transceiver! * It Features a receive range of 87-108 FM Broadcast, plus 136-174Mhz & 390-520Mhz! * Transmits full Ham Bands of 144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz. ( Also 136-174 & 420-490 for Auth users). * Direct Keypad entry, VOX, Tone Scan, Voice prompts, FCC Approved. * 3 selectable colors … |
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Yaesu VX-3R VHF/UHF DualBand Handheld Amateur HAM Radio Tranceiver! $218.00 Super micro sized Yaesu VX-3R Amateur Ham Radio transceiver handheld. Transmits the 2 meter & 70cm Amateur Ham bands (1.5w/1w), & receives 0.5-999Mhz (less cell). Features 1,000 AlphaNumeric scanning memory channels, ARTS, WIRES, ctcss/dcs (PL & DPL). With an Optional Yaesu DC Adapter, Power output increases to 3W/2W. Transmits VHF/UHF Amateur radio bands, & receive shortwave, police, CB, Aircraf… |
‘Emergency relay’ puts local volunteers to the test
Cupertino volunteers are gearing up for a national emergency this month. On June 26, ham radio enthusiasts across the United States are set to participate in the annual Field Day, a 24-hour exercise that will test their amateur radio emergency communications skills.
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Upgrade Kit
October 19th, 2007
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does an air induction kit or upgrade to a k&n filter make any difference?
i want to gain more acceleration from my car and have heard an air induction kit or k&n filter will do this.
is it true?
if so which is better a induction kit or just swapping to a k&n filter?
http://www.extremehowto.com/xh/article.asp?article_id=60244
Look up your car year make model on http://www.JCWhitney.com for reasonably priced performance add ons.
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Receive Upgrade Kit For GALAXY COBRA UNIDEN CONNEX & MANY MORE 2SC2999 $6.50 |
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Motorola NiMH Rechargeable Battery Upgrade Kit $15.00 |
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channel upgrade chipset kit kenwood TK-630 TK-730 TK-830 KCH-5 160ch radio $9.99 |
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Kenwood TK-630 TK-730 TK-830 TK-730G TK-730HG KCH-5 99/160 Channel Upgrade Kit $9.80 |
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Motorola NiCd Rechargeable Battery Upgrade Kit -NEW $26.00 |
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MOTOROLA NIMH RECHARGEABLE BATTERY UPGRADE KIT 53614 $30.16 |
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Motorola Rechargeable Battery Upgrade Kit 53614 $27.99 |
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Motorola NiMH Rechargeable Battery Upgrade Kit $30.25 |
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Ramsey FM100B 1 Watt Power Upgrade Kit $29.99 |
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MOTOROLA 53614 NiCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY UPGRADE KIT $17.49 |
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Heathkit SB-220, SB-221 Fan & Fan Motor Upgrade Kit $74.99 |
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NEW MOTOROLA 53614 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY UPGRADE KIT FOR TALKABOUT 2-WAY RADIOS $33.95 |
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NiCD Rechargeable Battery Upgrade Kit 53614 $35.23 |
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MOTOROLA BATRY UPGRADE KIT $34.10 |
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Motorola 53614 Rechargeable Battery Upgrade Kit For Talkabout 2-Way Radios $34.06 |
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Motorola 53616 Rechargeable Nimh Battery Upgrade Kit For Motorola Fv700, Sx500, $34.06 |
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MOTOROLA 53614 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY UPGRADE KIT FOR TALKABOUT 2-WAY RADIOS $34.10 |
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ATV LCD KIT Control Chip (Upgrade) $12.96 |
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FAAC, remote upgrade kit, 2 x DL2 868 SLH, FREE UK POST, NEW, replace 418, 300’s $134.87 |
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FAAC, remote upgrade kit, 2 x XT2 868 SLH, FREE UK POST, NEW, replace 418, 300’s $134.87 |
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FAAC, remote upgrade kit, 2 x T2 868 SLH, FREE UK POST, NEW, replace 418, 300’s $134.87 |
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Motorola NiMH Rechargeable Battery Upgrade Kit $36.95 |
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Motorola Motorola NiCd Rechargeable Battery Upgrade Kit $26.61 |
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NEW SONY ICF-SW1 AUDIO PROBLEM REPAIR KIT OF PARTS WITH LED UPGRADE $18.99 |
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Uniden BC200 NASCAR POLICE SCANNER upgrade kit POWER SUPPLY, AA PACK, PRO CASE $61.74 |
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MOTOROLA RECHAREABLE BATTERY UPGRADE KIT $9.19 |
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MOTOROLA 53614 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY UPGRADE KIT FOR TALKABOUT 2-WAY RADIOS $29.99 |
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Motorola NiCD Rechargeable Battery Upgrade Kits $6.33 |
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MOTOROLA 53614 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY UPGRADE KIT FOR $21.00 |
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MOTOROLA 53614 NICD RECHG BATT UPGRADE KIT RECHARGEABLE $29.95 |
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Motorola 53614 CHARGER, NICD UPGRADE KIT Walkie Talky $35.76 |
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Magic Bullet Deluxe 25 pc Set Blender Mixer $49.95 The Magic Bullet Hi-Speed Blender/Mixer System- 22 Piece Set.This versatile machine will do virtually any job in the kitchen in 10 seconds or less, yet it takes up no more space on your counter than a coffee mug. It’s so easy you’ll use it every single day of the week!! The Magic Bullet replaces a food processor, blender, electric juicer and coffee grinder.It stays handy on your countertop for ins… |
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Moen 9601 Choiceflo, 9600 Replacement Filter $24.42 Moen 9601 Replacement Filter Wholesale Use with F7400 & 77200 faucet series solid carbon block filter Filter improves taste and reduces odor and contaminants including Lead, Cysts, Mercury, Lindane, Atrazine, Turbidity, and Toxophene activated carbon block filter does not remove beneficial fluoride reduces chlorine to improve taste and odor 1 gpm (4 L/m) flow rate is convenient for filling large v… |
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GE GXRLQR Twist and Lock In-Line Refrigerator/Icemaker Replacement Filter $16.50 GXRLQR Features: -Water filter.-The GE SmartWater GXRLQR inline water filters produce cleaner, better-tasting ice cubes and beverages.-The GE GXRLQR inline filter fits in the GE GXRLQ Inline Water Filter System.-The GE GXRLQR water filter features the new ”Twist and Lock” system makes filter changes easy with No Tool Required.-The GE GXRLQR inline filter fits in the GE GXRLQ Inline Water Filter… |
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Silverhill 20 Piece Tool Kit for Apple Products $9.99 New from Silverhill Tools is a useful kit that helps with doing many of the routine tasks associated with Mac ownership, including accessing memory slots or opening housings. Includes 5 screwdrivers: Pentalobe size 1, Pentalobe size 5, flat, phillips, and Triwing. Includes 9 L keys: 3 hex keys and 6 star keys. 2 Spudgers. Sim adapter kit for reducing your SIM to a microsim, including SIM ejec… |
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Intex 2,650-Gallon Sand Filter Pump $192.99 The Intex Sand Filter Pump offers many advantages over cartridge filter and Diatomaceous Earth (DE) above ground pool pumps. A sand filter pump is the most efficient and lowest maintenance filter pump option for your above ground swimming pool. The sand filtration media lasts 5 years on average and this saves you money since you will not need to buy replacement filter cartridges every summer. Plus… |
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Honeywell RCWL300A1006 Premium Portable Wireless Door Chime and Push Button $29.95 The Honeywell RCWL300A P3 Premium Portable Wireless Door Chime and Push Button makes it easy to replace your home’s generic doorbell ring with a chime tune that better fits your individual style. This chime is also compatible with a wide range of optional security accessories that can help you safeguard your home and family, and it comes complete with a pre-programmed bell push button. .caption … |
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ChaLEAN EXTREME Workout DVD Program: Burn Fat, Boost Your Metabolism & Get Lean $98.99 The ChaLean Extreme workout DVD Set is a complete weightless and exercise system that works on the basic biological fact that muscle burns fat. The more lean muscle you have, the more fat you burn. Using the ChaLean workout method you can burn up to 60 percent of your body fat in just three months and see visible results every 30 days–guaranteed. The ChaLean DVD set comes with 15 workout that tea… |
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Panasonic TY-EW3D10MK1 3D Starter Kit $136.99 Includes 2 x 3D Movies (Coraline & Ice Age) : 2 x 3D Active Shutter Eyewear : Adjustable, Durable Frame – Easily adjusted to fit various face shapes and sizes, from children to adults : Power On/Off Switch – Also includes Auto Power Off function : Designed for Use Together with Ordinary Glasses – Comfortably wear over ordinary prescription glasses : Dimensions (Approximate) – 7.0 W x 1.9 H x 6.9 D… |
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Project: ‘86 Samurai Diesel $9.99 PowerBlock’s Xtreme 4×4 lives up to it’s name with this wild TV build. “Project: ‘86 Samurai Diesel” starts with an engine swap as a used VW Jetta diesel gets dropped into a Suzuki Samurai backed up with beefy upgrade transfer case.Then, this German-powered Japanese 4×4 gets some American energy innovation with a conversion kit that lets it run on waste vegetable oil. This is one of the best Xtrem… |
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Flashlight Bulb LED Upgrade – 450+ lumens – CREE R5 Single Mode Drop-in – P60 design: Surefire, Hugsby, Etc. $59.99 DON’T BUY A NEW FLASHLIGHT! UPGRADE THE ONE YOU ALREADY OWN! INCREASED BRIGHTNESS |
Sourcing In Supply Chain Management: 5 Benefits Of Innovative Kitting
Kitting and packaging are integral elements in the typical manufacturing process. In most cases of sourcing in supply chain management, these elements are taken for granted, such that many manufacturers underestimate the myriad advantages to be gained from streamlining these important tasks.
Electronics manufacturers, in particular, stand to benefit from more efficient kitting and packaging systems. These manufacturers are often faced with the unique challenge of having to find ways to effectively ship the most up-to-date products and the latest packaging to retailers. This can be a difficult feat to accomplish in a timely manner due to the frequency with which product upgrades, documentation changes, software updates, and changes in promotional strategies are made by the engineering and marketing departments. Due to the speed with which these elements can change for any given product, manufacturing departments often cannot effectively keep up with these changes in the context of conducting their kitting and shipping procedures.
Here are 5 benefits manufacturers can realize by streamlining their kitting and packaging processes:
1 – Ability to implement special offers and product upgrades with shorter lead time:
In today’s competitive environment, corporate marketing departments need to remain responsive to market needs by offering special promotions in short order. When such promotions are implemented with short lead times, the situation affords the manufacturing department insufficient lead time to reflect those special offers in the packaging. Similarly, the need to upgrade products due to the detection of product defects or the introduction of new technologies puts pressure on the manufacturing department to respond to these changes quickly and efficiently.
When such promotional changes or product upgrades are required, manufacturers who are not streamlined are often forced to unpack and then repackage existing stock before it leaves the warehouse. Or, just as inconveniently, the special offer or product upgrade is not implemented in time for shipments to be made. However, by outsourcing these tasks to a third-party logistics partner who manages the kitting and packaging tasks on site, products can remain unpackaged until just days before they are to be shipped. The result is a much more flexible and responsive manufacturing process.
2 – Ship only the most up-to-date product software and documentation:
Electronics and software manufacturers face the unique challenge of needing to implement product updates much more frequently than do manufacturers of most other types of products. Firmware updates, new specifications, actions by competitors, and other realities of the high tech world force engineers to update product software and documentation within very short time spans – often much more rapidly than manufacturing planners can respond to effectively.
By streamlining the kitting and packaging processes so that they can be performed as closely in time as possible to actual product ship dates, manufacturers can realize a significant savings in terms of avoiding these unpacking and repacking costs.
3 – Improve relationships with retailers:
Retailers do well when their customers are happy, and their customers in turn are happy when they feel they have access to the latest products and services in retail stores. Fortunately, manufacturers stand to improve the relationships they have with their distribution partners and retailers by supplying them with the latest, hottest products in a more timely manner. By being able to react quickly to market changes through better efficiency in packaging, manufacturers can keep retailers (and their customers) pleased.
4 – More effectively target specific customers:
Manufacturers that can flexibly tailor their marketing efforts to specific target segments have a decided advantage in the marketplace today. With the increasing availability and use of sophisticated market segmentation techniques by many companies, they have the ability to more specifically target very well-defined, niche segments. This trends often manifests itself in the diversification of a brand’s product lines, as well necessitating the tailoring of product positioning and messaging for various segments or niches simultaneously.
By remaining as flexible as possible through streamlined packaging, more variation (in terms of both product diversification and product positioning) becomes possible – and better profitability follows.
5 – Saving money on shipping costs:
For companies whose original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) ship their products from overseas locations (e.g., China) to in-country distribution warehouses, shipping costs comprise a significant portion of total cost of goods sold. However, by shipping finished goods to distribution centers in an unpackaged state, companies can ship up to 2-3 times more product per pallet – resulting in significant shipping cost savings.
Taking advantage of recent advances in kitting and packaging can afford significant advantages to electronics manufacturers. These advantages include the ability to avoid the additional cost of relatively last-minute unpacking and repacking, lower shipping costs, and greater responsiveness to making needed product, packaging, or documentation changes due to internal or market demands.
About the Author
ATC Logistics & Electronics (ATCLE) provides innovative last-mile packaging solutions to midsize and blue chip companies globally. Visit them at
www.atcle.com/kittingandpackaging
to find out how they can streamline your kitting, packaging and shipping systems.
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