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    CB reccomendations for full size truck with pop up camper

    Whoops, sorry, didn't bother reading user names on the phone screen. Carry on.
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    CB reccomendations for full size truck with pop up camper

    I literally gave you that information in my first response. Did you even bother looking up the Cobra 75wxst?
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    2M Antenna Recommendations?

    No experience with most of those antennas but the comet csb is a stiff antenna with a fold-over hinge at the base. It doesn't take kindly to hits but can be folded down to get it out of the way. Doesn't work well when folded though.
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    2M Recommendations For Beginners Please!

    It has been discontinued but can be found on eBay pretty often. I don't think any of the current icon line has those specs. I don't buy anything brand new, but if you are wanting new, yaesu or tyt may be the only route
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    2M Recommendations For Beginners Please!

    Icom IC-2720H seems like it would work well for you. You seem to have liked the icom interface better than the yaesu--I also think the icoms are more user friendly. The 2720h has a removable/remote mountable faceplate, supports aprs and can cross band repeat. So what? Well, that gives you...
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    2M Recommendations For Beginners Please!

    You want just a 2m radio? I don't see a reason to not go with at least a dual band with 70cm and 2m. This will give you some options based on who else is in your group.
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    CB reccomendations for full size truck with pop up camper

    Take a look at this link for some good communication information in Alaska. It seems like it may be worthwhile to get a BaoFeng HT or two to toss in the truck as well--obviously illegal to use in the US without a license but that far out in the sticks, I would bring it along as extra...
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    CB reccomendations for full size truck with pop up camper

    Unless you want to have a radio hanging off somewhere, I recommend the cobra 75wxst. Compact all in one handset with scan, weather, and dual watch. If you have a spot to put a bigger radio, there are certainly better performing units out there, but they then require the space to mount them...
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    FS: Winch Roller Fairlead, Smittybilt RTT Ladder Extension - WV

    I'll take the ladder extension. I will be out in WV for the run listed in the SE chapter but if we won't be near each other I am more than happy to have it shipped. Thanks! Dan
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    FS: Winch Roller Fairlead, Smittybilt RTT Ladder Extension - WV

    I'll measure my ladder today, but I think that extension will work perfect for my tent.
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    102" antenna whip on the roof rack of my discovery 2?

    You can use the old tennis ball trick to keep it from contacting the body. Adding a spring might allow use of the fire stick up top..
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    TYT, Bao, QYT, Anytone, etc.....are these any good?

    Just curious, have you ever had somebody with a 5w HT actually create enough spurious emissions to interfere with your signal? I'd wager that folks who don't follow the band plan cause more interference to other users than any spurious transmissions from an HT
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    Seeking Advice: How to Map Repeaters for a Trip?

    Super newb here, but I just took a trip down to Jacksonville, FL from Virginia Beach and did the following: 1. Didn't bother with looking up repeaters along I-95. Driving at 75 mph means you are in range of a repeater for 40 min max and there typically isn't anything to listen to anyway. I did...
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    Just passed my tech and general exams!

    Thanks! I have been listening in to any net that I can receive and have checked into the public service net on a few occasions. Steadily learning things!
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    Mounting your remote display

    Took me more than a couple minutes, but better late than never...
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    Getting started with a CB setup

    Sounds like a good plan. https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/ele/d/cb-radio-gear/6254993681.html That link has two radios and 3 antennas for 30 dollars. Chances of getting a working setup on the cheap are very good...
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    Just passed my tech and general exams!

    Thanks! Impressive! I felt like an 8th grade algebra student taking an advanced calculus test. I don't have any plans to retake the extra exam. I don't foresee ever bumping up against the limits of the general... Still fiddling with the radios and learning things. Figured out today that...
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    Mounting your remote display

    Seems like you could mount it under the vent controls to keep it a little stealthy or up above the radio for ease of use. I have my TYT faceplate mounted above my radio in the cruiser and I like it there. Easy enough to unsnap it from the mount and lock it up if in a sketchy area. I'll post a...
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    TYT, Bao, QYT, Anytone, etc.....are these any good?

    SuperNewb Ham here, but I read your post to mean that you want to do more on 2m/70cm than you are able to do with the hand held. As mentioned, the antenna is the biggest bang for your buck. If you want to go with a more capable radio (transmission modes, features, power, mounting, etc) then I...
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    HAM Operators- Post up here

    First Name: Dan Callsign : KN4FEH Radio : TYT ft-9800 2x baofeng HTs Freq usually on: 2m/70cm Location: Virginia Beach
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