[Harc] Mobile (and antenna) ideas

[Kevin Bayless]

I ran into the same problem. My HT just wasn't powerful enough. I ended up
buying a Yaesu FTM-400dr.  Ive need extremely happy with it. Love the
touchscreen with built in APRS.  It is dual band with dual receive. It does
digital but i haven't even tried figuring it out yet.  Another feature I
enjoy is the ability to program it via computer and set up different
programming profiles on different micro SD cards.  My intent was to install
it in my truck but I like it so much I have been keeping it in my shack.

On Sun, Jun 28, 2020, 20:39 Cliff VanCott via Harc <harc at humboldt-arc.org>
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> One of the lessons I learned today (Field Day) is this... my HT isn't
> gonna cut it for the transmit power and versatility I want!  My Yaesu FT60R
> is a fine work horse... but a limited one.
>
>
> I hope to add a mobile to my inventory... and would like YOUR inputs as to
> best features to look for, the things to watch out for and any suggestions
> on questions I should answer before I hit the order button!  I am very
> interested in your opinions about your rig... and I may come back to local
> owners with more questions once I buy my own.
>
> I am a new Technician... but will eventually upgrade to General.  I
> currently only hit v-and-uhf via voice... most likely won't chase cw.  I
> will eventually get into digital, and understand that 40 meter IS something
> I want to access, because it's useful here in Humboldt.  I'll also want to
> do emergency message-ing... my primary motivation for radio is supporting
> emergency communications when things go sideways (...but I enjoy the social
> aspect of the club too.)
>
> I also like the idea of being able to access the world via a link to my
> mobile, while i'm carrying my HT down in the canyon.
>
> So... if you have some info to share, I am open.  Suggestions, comments,
> pitfalls to avoid and 'don't get one without xxxxx' all will help me figure
> it out.  What do you have that you like? What do you wish you'd done
> different.
>
>
> Thanks... I appreciate your help and WILL see you someday! (... and we'll
> chat on the air!)   Cliff
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