Ham Radio Equipment Sales

[Todd Rector]

Good luck on your test, Larry!
And yes, a 1/4 wave antenna is nice and short, which doesn't attract the attention of people or lightning. 1/4 wave lets you easily keep in contact with others in your vicinity on simplex and hit nearby repeaters using duplex. I have a high gain antenna on my vehicle, but actually wish I didn't when chasing - I don't want to hear Omaha traffic when I am chasing south of Lincoln.

 

[Drew Terril]

If this weekend turns out as nice as they say it will, I may start running wiring in the truck for my mobile. At least get the antenna cable run as well as the remote head cable. If I can get a switched box in time I'll wire in power as well.

 

[Jason Foster]

Yeah, good luck on the test. I have owned others but a fan of Kenwood the most. I seriously miss my TM-261a (two gens back from the current model). Was a work horse, seeing chase duty, bicycle mobile duty (did a lot of radio comms volunteering at events), and a number of VHF contests as the FM 2meter rig. Had it something like ten years or more. Scary to think I'll qualify for the quarter century ham club in just a couple years.

 

[TJ Whitt]

My vote is for Ham Radio Outlet. After all, I do work at the new Texas store.

 

[Drew Terril]

My vote is for Ham Radio Outlet. After all, I do work at the new Texas store.

I was down there a couple months ago. I felt like a little kid in a candy store.