[Harc] Mobile (and antenna) ideas

[benjamin adams]

Cliff,

Similarly to Don's suggestion, which I believe is the mobile radio anthony
has as his mobile, Icom has the 2730a which I have as my mobile. There is
also an older Yaesu, the ft8800r, which is well loved. The new ft8900 is
the new version and is a quad band fm only 10m, 6m, 2m, 70cm.

Please verify, but all of these radios are
-analog only,
- 50w 2m, and 35w on 70cm.
-Detachable / remote mount head unit,
-the microphone can plug into the head unit OR the main body (may make or
break your installation ideas)
-cross band repeat
-Dual squelch and volume
-Dual recieve (basically 2 radios in one box)
-you will also want to look into an external speaker.

You want to be aware of where ALL of your vehicles air bags are and where
they deploy too... an external speaker or head unit to the face at
1,000,000 mph or however fast they deploy, is not fun.

There is lots of information in the club on these radios, and maybe even
one for sale if you ask around.

Give me a call or email if you have any pointed questions.
73,
Ben KK6SYJ


On Mon, Jun 29, 2020, 08:35 Donald Nelson via Harc <harc at humboldt-arc.org>
wrote:

> Cliff,
>
> I would look hard at the Kenwood TM-V71A. Dual band VHF/UHF 50 watt mobile
> with crossband(handheld to vehicle repeater) capability. Lots of memory
> channels. Detachable control head. Port for data communications. Almost
> perfect for an analog dual-bander.
>
> On Sunday, June 28, 2020, 08:39:59 PM PDT, 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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