[Harc] Mobile (and antenna) ideas

[Kevin Bayless]

Originally I bought a 30 amp Powerwerx power supply but for just few
dollars more a Bienno LiPo battery works well.  I keep the battery plugged
in so it works as a battery backup too.  I can run a long time on a 12 amp
hour LiPo battery.

On Mon, Jun 29, 2020, 10:50 Richard Kern KN6FXK via Harc <
harc at humboldt-arc.org> wrote:

> Hello Cliff.
>
> We're going through similar issues with which way to go with equipment.
>
> What are you planning to do for an antenna?  Outside?  Inside?  Does your
> housing put limitations on what you can do?
>
> I've been playing with home made antennas mounted inside almost since I
> got my Tech license, and tell you that a good dipole hung on your wall is a
> huge leap forward for your ht.  I went from having to "aim between the
> trees" to trip the repeater to having what I have been told is a clear
> signal.  Same handheld, real antenna.
>
> I like the mobile rigs (I got a cheap one I wouldn't recommend) which
> works well, but remember you'll have to power it.  It doesn't plug into the
> wall, so you'll need to also get a power supply.
>
> You can email me at rdkern at reninet.com if you wish to hear about my
> attempts at antenna design.
>
> Richard
>
>
> --- harc at humboldt-arc.org wrote:
>
> From: Kevin Bayless via Harc <harc at humboldt-arc.org>
> To: HARC email reflector <harc at humboldt-arc.org>
> Cc: Kevin Bayless <kk6mpt at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Harc] Mobile (and antenna) ideas
> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:57:46 -0700
>
> 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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