Ham Radio Advice Needed

[David Drummond]

That setup right there should get you going. You may have to by the pieces and make it though.

 

[RodgerHeckman]

I have a Yaesu Ft-7800 R dual band mobile rig with a detachable faceplate, which I have been very pleased with. I also purchased a mag mount, small external speakers and an SWR meter which fits into a relatively small package used when traveling.

I have extended length cables for the antenna, faceplate, power, and external speakers. I can put the transceiver anywhere in the car, and then velcro or band the speakers and detachable faceplate to a suitable place on or near the dash.

I do get SWR issues with this set up which usually a few adjustments will suffice. Other than that I have had no problems and it has been working just fine over the years.

 

[D. Hayes]

allow me to piggy back on to this thread ... I'm getting my techinical license soon and I was just looking at the mobile radios everyone has mentioned. Do I need anything asides from the radio and an antenna to get these up and running? I'm looking at the Universal Radio site and i see several "options" listed below these models.

 

[John Erwin]

allow me to piggy back on to this thread ... I'm getting my techinical license soon and I was just looking at the mobile radios everyone has mentioned. Do I need anything asides from the radio and an antenna to get these up and running? I'm looking at the Universal Radio site and i see several "options" listed below these models.

Generally no, the radio and an antenna will get you on the air. Personally I recommend getting an external speaker though so that you can hear the radio a bit better; the built in speakers tend to be a bit too quiet, especially if it's mounted down low.