Jim_Coons
EF0
Ok, I know that a bunch of you guys are hams and I was hoping that you could give me some advice on my first radio. I got my tech ticket about a year ago and have not yet purchased a radio; had my first QSO, nothing. Well I figure it's about time that I get it going.
I want to put my first radio in my vehicle. I'd think that I'll do most of my work on 2 meters for spotting and such. I was considering the Yaesu FT-2900R. It only has 2m, but a nice 75 watts of power when I need it. And it is CHEAP! ~$155 on HRO right now.
But if I bump up to the Yaesu FT-7900R i gain the 70cm band, but with a little less top end power for ~$320. Double the price of the 2900R.
So what do you guys think? Do I really need the 70cm band? Am I going to miss it if I don't have it. Certainly a few of you guys have spent enough time out in the field to give me an idea of what is necessity and what is luxury.
Got a favorite antenna?...
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
I want to put my first radio in my vehicle. I'd think that I'll do most of my work on 2 meters for spotting and such. I was considering the Yaesu FT-2900R. It only has 2m, but a nice 75 watts of power when I need it. And it is CHEAP! ~$155 on HRO right now.
But if I bump up to the Yaesu FT-7900R i gain the 70cm band, but with a little less top end power for ~$320. Double the price of the 2900R.
So what do you guys think? Do I really need the 70cm band? Am I going to miss it if I don't have it. Certainly a few of you guys have spent enough time out in the field to give me an idea of what is necessity and what is luxury.
Got a favorite antenna?...
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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