<div dir="auto">Cliff,<div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Similarly to Don's suggestion, which I believe is the mobile radio anthony has as his mobile, Icom has the 2730a which I have as my mobile. There is also an older Yaesu, the ft8800r, which is well loved. The new ft8900 is the new version and is a quad band fm only 10m, 6m, 2m, 70cm.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Please verify, but all of these radios are</div><div dir="auto">-analog only, </div><div dir="auto">- 50w 2m, and 35w on 70cm. </div><div dir="auto">-Detachable / remote mount head unit, </div><div dir="auto">-the microphone can plug into the head unit OR the main body (may make or break your installation ideas) </div><div dir="auto">-cross band repeat</div><div dir="auto">-Dual squelch and volume</div><div dir="auto">-Dual recieve (basically 2 radios in one box)</div><div dir="auto">-you will also want to look into an external speaker. <br></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">You want to be aware of where ALL of your vehicles air bags are and where they deploy too... an external speaker or head unit to the face at 1,000,000 mph or however fast they deploy, is not fun.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">There is lots of information in the club on these radios, and maybe even one for sale if you ask around.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Give me a call or email if you have any pointed questions.</div><div dir="auto">73,</div><div dir="auto">Ben KK6SYJ</div><div dir="auto"><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Jun 29, 2020, 08:35 Donald Nelson via Harc <<a href="mailto:harc@humboldt-arc.org">harc@humboldt-arc.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div style="font-family:Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><div></div>
<div dir="ltr">Cliff,</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I would look hard at the Kenwood TM-V71A. Dual band VHF/UHF 50 watt mobile with crossband(handheld to vehicle repeater) capability. Lots of memory channels. Detachable control head. Port for data communications. Almost perfect for an analog dual-bander. </div><div><br></div>
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On Sunday, June 28, 2020, 08:39:59 PM PDT, Cliff VanCott via Harc <<a href="mailto:harc@humboldt-arc.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">harc@humboldt-arc.org</a>> wrote:
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<div><div id="m_6798127444954562070yiv0259723825"><div><div style="font-family:Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div dir="ltr">Hi all, </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">One of the lessons I learned today (Field Day) is this... my HT isn't gonna cut it for the transmit power and versatility I want! My Yaesu FT60R is a fine work horse... but a limited one. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I hope to add a mobile to my inventory... and would like YOUR inputs as to best features to look for, the things to watch out for and any suggestions on questions I should answer before I hit the order button! I am very interested in your opinions about your rig... and I may come back to local owners with more questions once I buy my own.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I am a new Technician... but will eventually upgrade to General. I currently only hit v-and-uhf via voice... most likely won't chase cw. I will eventually get into digital, and understand that 40 meter IS something I want to access, because it's useful here in Humboldt. I'll also want to do emergency message-ing... my primary motivation for radio is supporting emergency communications when things go sideways (...but I enjoy the social aspect of the club too.)</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I also like the idea of being able to access the world via a link to my mobile, while i'm carrying my HT down in the canyon.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">So... if you have some info to share, I am open. Suggestions, comments, pitfalls to avoid and 'don't get one without xxxxx' all will help me figure it out. What do you have that you like? What do you wish you'd done different. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Thanks... I appreciate your help and WILL see you someday! (... and we'll chat on the air!) Cliff</div></div></div></div>-- <br>Harc mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Harc@humboldt-arc.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Harc@humboldt-arc.org</a><br><a href="http://mail.humboldt-arc.org/mailman/listinfo/harc_humboldt-arc.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">http://mail.humboldt-arc.org/mailman/listinfo/harc_humboldt-arc.org</a><br></div>
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