Jason Foster
That is where Kenwood exceeds the rest. Go for the 710
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.
For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.
From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.
Sincerely, Jeff D.
Ham Radio??
- Thread starter Jim Parsons
- Start date
Rick Wilson
EF0
If you want a radio that works "no matter what" look at surplus Motorola Spectras. I have several 110 watt units that have been flawless. Can find at many hamfests in the several hundred dollar range despite the MSRP of $2500. Simple no frills control head that is hard to mess up in the heat of the chase. Downside is they must be pre-programmed. With 129 channels (modes in Motospeak) not too difficult to manage.
You will be hard pressed to find a mobile radio that consistently gets 5 of 5 stars by the actual owners on eHam.net.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2996
If you want to be heard, get a good antenna and these babys will TALK. The receiver rejects intermod better than any ham rig that I have found.
You will be hard pressed to find a mobile radio that consistently gets 5 of 5 stars by the actual owners on eHam.net.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2996
If you want to be heard, get a good antenna and these babys will TALK. The receiver rejects intermod better than any ham rig that I have found.
Karen St John
EF3
One thing I would think about is what your local club and or Skywarn/ARES/RACES people are using, feature-wise. Get yourself communicating with them, then when you want to add features, there are more radios out there. Which is part of the fun of ham radio! My first radio was a Yaesu, from my dad for Christmas (he was so glad to have his techno geek eldest daughter get a license, lol!) so I am partial to them, but the best thing to do is consider with whom you will be communicating.
