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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Thanks Don, I appreciate your input. Kenwood has such a good reputation, I'll go take a look. Thanks... Cliff</div><div><br></div>
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On Monday, June 29, 2020, 08:35:08 AM PDT, Donald Nelson via Harc <harc@humboldt-arc.org> wrote:
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<div dir="ltr">Cliff,</div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></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 clear="none"></div>
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On Sunday, June 28, 2020, 08:39:59 PM PDT, Cliff VanCott via Harc <harc@humboldt-arc.org> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp7d413b8eyiv5414842684"><div><div class="ydp7d413b8eyiv5414842684yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div dir="ltr">Hi all, </div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></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 clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></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 clear="none"></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 clear="none"></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 clear="none"></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 clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></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 clear="none">Harc mailing list<br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="mailto:Harc@humboldt-arc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harc@humboldt-arc.org</a><br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="http://mail.humboldt-arc.org/mailman/listinfo/harc_humboldt-arc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" fg_scanned="1">http://mail.humboldt-arc.org/mailman/listinfo/harc_humboldt-arc.org</a><br clear="none"></div></div>
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