Walt VanRheen
EF1
They ask for your license because they can find you that way. I purchased a 2m hand held from them with out a license, however, I did get my license the following weekend.
Chris Lott
EF4
I've got an Icom 2200H and have had no problems out of it. My radio is about 3 years old now and performs like a champ. It's 2 meters only, but it's all I need. As Jesse said about the WX alert, this radio has it, and has never let me down.
Tyler Allison
EF5
+1 for the Yaesu FT-7800 or FT-8800 just sold mine, but I'll buy an FT-8800 again once I get my Jeep fixed up and I can actually use the radio.
Scott Sims
EF1
Another +1 for Yaesu FT-7800. I have had mine in my Accord since 2005 and moved it to my Nissan Frontier this winter. I have never had any trouble with it, clear reception and good reports on quality of my transmissions.
As mentioned before if you get in a data dead zone, the NOAA weather alert scan can keep you updated on warnings being issued from any NWS radio channel. Of course in radio frequency overlap counties, you will often get the warning for the same county twice, but that's WAY better than not at all!
NOTE: I don't think they make the FT-7800 anymore, so if you are going new rather than used, the closest model now is the FT-7900R
As mentioned before if you get in a data dead zone, the NOAA weather alert scan can keep you updated on warnings being issued from any NWS radio channel. Of course in radio frequency overlap counties, you will often get the warning for the same county twice, but that's WAY better than not at all!
NOTE: I don't think they make the FT-7800 anymore, so if you are going new rather than used, the closest model now is the FT-7900R
RWilbanks
EF0
That law was rescinded a few years ago in Michigan. However, Indiana has a much stricter law on their books, which even prohibits carrying a portable radio around on your person that can receive police frequencies. However, just like Michigan, Amateur Radio Operators are exempted for this law.
73s
Ron
RWilbanks
EF0
Many counties received federal grant money to buy new D-Star digital repeaters manufactured by ICOM, here in Michigan. They are being used by ARES/RACES operations in several counties. It is reported that Branch and neighboring Hillsdale Counties, are using D-Star repeaters for Skywarn operations. Likewise, other counties across the Water-Winter Wonderland State, seem to be jumping onboard with this new digital technology.
The next dual-band mobile I buy, will have D-Star technology.
73s
Ron
The next dual-band mobile I buy, will have D-Star technology.
73s
Ron
Scott McLaughlin
Enthusiast
IMO,
I would have to agree with Ben on the Kenwood TM-D710A. I love the radio, and love the APRS features! The radio is a bit more expensive than just a good ole 2m or dual band rig, but for me the radio is worth the price. You can send messages via APRS to other chasers, and I love the big display. Thats just my .02 cents
I would have to agree with Ben on the Kenwood TM-D710A. I love the radio, and love the APRS features! The radio is a bit more expensive than just a good ole 2m or dual band rig, but for me the radio is worth the price. You can send messages via APRS to other chasers, and I love the big display. Thats just my .02 cents
Steve Rynbrandt
I just received a new Yaseu FT-8800R on Friday, the first new radio for me in about 10 years or so. First impressions are decent, but I really wish the keys on the front panel were backlit.
I also want to purchase a dedicated 2M radio, strongly considering the Kenwood TM-271A.
I also want to purchase a dedicated 2M radio, strongly considering the Kenwood TM-271A.
Ben Holcomb
EF5
District 1 got this, and Ingham county voted against it. What a waste of almost 6 figures, and they didn't even bother putting the 1.2ghz backbone (which would have made things a lot more appealing) and instead decided to use the internet...
If we're going to use the internet for backup in an emergency, then why not just use Skype or something else out there? No need to waste almost 100 grand on fancy radios that someone got a kickback from Icom for......
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