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Drilling a hole and mounting an NMO on the roof is always the best. Any bumper is always the worst. The more vehicle under your antenna the better. Then there is reality. Now, given many folks use RTTs, etc on their roof it may not be available. I have a cheap MFJ clamp mount on the hood of my...

Gary, not sure your assessment that you can hit APRS you are not exploring. Each explores to their own level of desire. Sometimes its off the beaten path and other times its down a road like the Pan American Highway. As for whether it will meet his needs, I agree that he should look back at it...

I am curious and think this group may have an idea.I do like bridge cameras and used to have a Canon S3 that I loved. When I was liberated of that camera involuntarily, I got stuck with a crappy one that I am not a fan of. So currently in addition to hiking and traveling in the truck my son has...

If you don't want a license get a SPOT or similar device. Ham radio is a regulated service based on international treaties and agreements because you can legally talk outside of your home/host nation. Now I might suggest if you do get a license consider a General Class or equivalent for your...

The event sponsor should be able to provide that info. Call them and see if they can help? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Separately...if this a commercial endeavor use a satillite based system as ham radio can't be used. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

HF APRS works well and does not requires NVIS. You can use Robust Packet Radio (RPR) ...pricey...or use QPSK63...cheaper. Both run on 30m and work well. Look up APRS Messenger and read here: http://wa8lmf.net/APRS_PSK63/index.htm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Any Digital Voice ops? What modes? Use it on runs or just for fun or just for???? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just curious...anyone running DStar, DMR, Fusion or P25 in their rigs? Do you use them when you are running in the wilderness (or rugged back ways and by ways) with your group?

In heavily wooded areas: hamsticks Highways or more open terrain Hi-Q, Scorpion or Tarheel. Don't skimp on the mount. Do it right. Bond everything read, re-read, read yet again k0bg.com as noted above Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You can do a couple things. 1) HT with magmount and external battery 2) mobile rig, magmount bigger external battery It largely depends on your budget and how much repeater coverage there is in your area. Do avoid the cigarette lighter socket. The wiring is insufficient for running a rig...

I have a 5100aDLX. It is a great radio with great features. You'll like it. DO NOT BUY any programming kit. Get an 8gb SD card and use that to program it. It's easier and cheaper. The DR mode is phenomenal when loaded with files from DStarinfo. They have analog and DStar repeater data for all of...

Absolutely but not Ax25. Use QPSK63 via APRSMessenger and any sound card interface or Robust Packet Radio using the SCS Tracker. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That antenna will break on a trail. Install an NMO and use a Larsen NMO270 dual band. When parked hook up a 6m beam and a 10m dipole (when you upgrade). 10FM is fun when it's open. I had an 8900. Used the Larsen, a 6m quarter wave and called it a day. Used a duplexer to split between the...

Yes. They are all analog. Just don't run PL tones or run the same PL tones.

Personally I use the open coil since its maintenance free (almost.) If it gets iced up or snow give it a whack and the coil is clear.

Larsen NMO270. Indestructible, no goofy lobes. Simple and effective. Last mobile V/UHF antenna you ever buy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Because then you'd really be our 51st state and not nearly as much fun to pick on and visit :)

Car to car a short distance (less than a mile or so) or around the campsite = HT Car to car over longer distances or a base camp set up = VHF/UHF mobile radio with car antenna or base antenna Remote area way off the grid = HF Mobile preferably with good antenna for 20/40/75 Just my 2 cents