James Wilson
EF5
I just got my ham license and need to buy a radio for the field. I'd prefer a hand held but would consider a mounted one in my Tundra if that's best. Any suggestions from others that are hams?
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david diehl
EF2
if you want one that has a detachable face, and are looking for a dual band I would go with the Icom IC-208 mobile, that is if they have not discontinued it yet. I would not recomend a hand held in the vehicle as you will not get very good signal out.
if you are looking for a straight 2M rig, then look at Icom, and Yeasu. The other option is looking at old public service radios such as a GE MVS, if you have all the right stuff they are easy to program, and there a good solid radio also.
Hope this helps.
if you are looking for a straight 2M rig, then look at Icom, and Yeasu. The other option is looking at old public service radios such as a GE MVS, if you have all the right stuff they are easy to program, and there a good solid radio also.
Hope this helps.
rdale
EF5
What band(s) do you want to operate on? What's better for how you want to communicate - a portable handheld or a permanent mount in your Tundra?
James Wilson
EF5
2M and I'd think from the response above that a mouted one would work best.
rdale
EF5
Probably, you just need to consider if you'd ever want to be out and about with the radio too.
Speaking of - I now live in a UHF area so am selling off my Icom IC-2000H. Works great, comes with mic and DC power cord and manual, and I just put a brand new LCD front panel on (chaser partner's kids touched it with sticky fingers.)
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1199
$100 + your choice shipping if interested.
Speaking of - I now live in a UHF area so am selling off my Icom IC-2000H. Works great, comes with mic and DC power cord and manual, and I just put a brand new LCD front panel on (chaser partner's kids touched it with sticky fingers.)
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1199
$100 + your choice shipping if interested.
James Wilson
EF5
I'll probably get something newer ... if not we'll talk. Thanks!
Jay Charles Reid
I would invest in the antenna and feedline (yes, even 2M at short distances) first, then go with a high-power (65-75 watt) single-band, 2M rig (assuming that's the right band for your area). My favorites have been Yaesu models, but I've owned Icom products and have been happy.
I have a spare Yaesu FT-2800M that is available. Max 65W output. PM if interested.
http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/fm_txvrs/2800.html
I have a spare Yaesu FT-2800M that is available. Max 65W output. PM if interested.
http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/fm_txvrs/2800.html
Ben Holcomb
EF5
Rob did you go out and get yourself a nice shiny new Dual Band?
rdale
EF5
No, just a nice UHF handheld since all of our police/fire comms are UHF anyways. I never really do much with the ham radio while chasing anyways...
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