JamesH
That Guy
If you want 2m/70cm and x-band repeat, check out the Kenwood TM-V71. Solid rig, reasonable price. For x-band repeat, it has a built-in IDer. The comparable Yaesu has no IDer for x-band repeat, so it's a pain to use legally.
I've decided to toss out x-band repeat as a requirement.
The more I read up on satellite operating the more intrigued I get by it. I've seen a youtube video of someone operating satellites with the same handheld I have, FT-60R. He was holding a yagi antenna in one hand in and changing the frequencies in the other.
I've got a lot more reading to do before deciding what to purchase.
Thanks for the response. You gave me a lot to think about.
Right now the ARPS and digital formats are not something I am interested in. What I am interested in are:
* local 2m/70cm talk.
* x-band repeat (for my HT)
(nice to have)
* would love to get into satellites
* packet radio.
the FT-8800R does all of these. Right now on sale at HRO for $300. I would only need a power supply, so another $100.
Am I missing anything?
Fancy pantsWell, it is official. My new vanity sign was on ULS today.
KC3EOY is now N2JKA
edited: saw you went with another rig let us know how she treats ya i have the 8900 and the interface frankly sucks. I dont use it every day but when i do if i dont have the manual its a huge pain like when traveling ( so basically i just keep it scanning the nearby repeaters on my list). I just liked the options for additional coverage although i run it mobile, no ham shack yet. Alot of rag chewers on the morning/afternoon commutes.
alot of the younger than 60(no offense older hams) are into digital so you can do alot with your pc as well.
I really like the yaesu ftm-400xd looks like the mac daddy of mobile one day i suppose
Anyone own or experience Ham Radio Deluxe?
I'm just putting this out there: a petition for rulemaking was filed with the FCC to try to change amateur radio license terms from 10 years to the lifetime of the licensee. Comments are still being accepted: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/proceeding/view?name=RM-11760
LOLIm not yet a ham, but I do occasionally listen in, own a few HTs, attend ham events and meetings.
Most (if not all) radio licenses are already lifetime.
Congrats BigCity!
Just ordered my new rig:
Yaesu FT-2900R
MFJ 4225MV
Signalink USB
What power supply are you using?I received my FT-2900r about a week ago and so far I love it. Heavy as hell, built like a tank, the entire chassis is basically a huge heat sink. I have it connected to a home made 2m 1/4 wavelength ground plane in the attic. Instructions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkmD3Sgz7Q0
Setting it up is fairly easy and the best video i've seen is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5_vA0sfWUQ
I have no plans on upgrading the mic or speaker, both work great and I've had good feedback from QSO's. You'll need that MFJ power supply if you ever have the need to crank it up to 75 watts.