[Harc] Mobile (and antenna) ideas

[Cliff VanCott]

 Yeah, I do intend to look hard at the benno options...most likely the best way to go for me.  I want to ammo-can/lunch-box my mobile eventually, so a high quality light weight power source is a must!  Cliff




    On Monday, June 29, 2020, 12:29:10 PM PDT, Kevin Bayless via Harc <harc at humboldt-arc.org> wrote:  
 
 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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