Expo Portal Ham Radio Net - Guest Speaker Hltoppr, 15 Apr 2008 @ 19:00 PDST

[taugust]

Ditto, great net as always.

 

[Cabrito]

I'm not sure the exact count but I think about 9 people checked in! Not Bad..

 

[crawler#976]

Thanks again to Andrew for driving 160 miles to spend an hour with us yesterday! We had a great group - all the info and questions were right on point.

Mark

 

[Hltoppr]

Thanks for letting me join the group! I hope the format was OK...first time I've given a "presentation" over a 2 way radio....

But...I have to say it seems like an expensive trip...I started to read the info for my Technician certification this morning! :coffeedrink:

I hope to be on the net from the Troopy here shortly!

-H-

 

[crawler#976]

Speaking of money :sombrero:

How about a Yaesu FT-7800 for $249.99

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/3780.html

and a Larsen NMO 2/70B for $59.95

and your choice of NMO mount:

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantm/larsenx.html

I'm using a 3/4" dia thru roof mount. I had a mag mount to start with, and while it worked fine, it was a real PITA when wheelin'.

NMO K
NMO [Motorola] Roof Mount
Size: for 0.75 inch hole
Coax: 17 feet of RG-58A/U
Connector: PL-259 loose
Order: #1274
Price: $12.95

 

[Hltoppr]

Well...since the Feds just got quite a big chunk this morning....

Actually...just took a Technician test cold...67% with no study whatsoever...not passing, but close...so I'm feeling pretty good. There's a test in Kingman later this month...

:sombrero:

-H-

 

[crawler#976]

Well, how about using your tax rebate to stimulate the economy by spending it for your license and rig!

 

[crawler#976]

Testing wise, it looks like the one in Rim Rock is a lot closer:

Friday, May 09, 2008 @ 7:00 PM at the Rimrock Fire Station, Walk-ins Allowed & welcome.

 

[Paul R]

FWIW I really like the FT-7800
I think it was a great deal I got mine from hamcity.com
http://www.hamcity.com/detail.aspx?ID=322
It looks like it is only 234.95 with the seperation kit...

Good Luck Andrew!

 

[Hltoppr]

Stimulus is already being sent as Estimated 2008 tax....boy do I feel stimulated....

Thanks for the Rimrock heads up. I'm putting it on my schedule!

I'll likely go with the FT-7800 along with the Comet SBB-7 antenna setup like Ed's...

Sounds like a good unit for starters!

-H-

 

[mr r2fj]

Or get a 8800 for $354.95 from HRO! Comes with a free separation kit ($60 itself). I have to say after having dual receive on both my HT and my mobile, I don't think I'll ever go back! Just my two cents.