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[ultraclyde]

Decided to go ahead and get my technician license and a handheld for a trail ride in just over 2 weeks. The test is in 9 days. Studying like mad on HamTestOnline. Wish me luck!

I passed my test yesterday with 100%. Should have my call sign by the end of the week. Bought a Baofeng BF-F8HP, a magnetic 1/4 wave antenna and a handheld mike, all installed in my Jeep. I'll update with my call sign when I get it.

 

[ultraclyde]

I passed my test yesterday with 100%. Should have my call sign by the end of the week. Bought a Baofeng BF-F8HP, a magnetic 1/4 wave antenna and a handheld mike, all installed in my Jeep. I'll update with my call sign when I get it.

David
Warner Robins, GA
KN4OKF
BF-F8HP mobile mounted with a Nagoya mag mount 1/4 wave

 

[boelt63A]

KF4ZAN
Wellborn, Florida
Icom 706MkIIG in the truck and an Icom 7200 for portable operations.
Mobile HF depending on band conditions and local repeater chatter.
Monitor 6M and 2M generally on the road.

 

[cody_roberts]

KI5BLV

Cody

DFW Texas

Soon to purchase an ftm-400xdr

Just got my license 2 weeks ago.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

 

[JPsLC]

Jentry
KI5BKX
Kenwood TM-71VA (currently trying to install), Baofeng UV-5R
2m/70cm
Lewisville, TX

 

[prerunner1982]

Congrats Cody and Jentry.

 

[Montanatun05]

Hey all!
I just passed my tech test last week and got my call sign

KJ7AQG

Now I’m trying to figure out what radio I want to run in my FJ. I think I’m leaning towards a Yaesu 2980 just as something to get started with. But if it’s worth it to invest in something a little better from the get go then I guess I should probably do that. Any opinions or suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

Colin

 

[prerunner1982]

Hey all!
I just passed my tech test last week and got my call sign

KJ7AQG

Now I’m trying to figure out what radio I want to run in my FJ. I think I’m leaning towards a Yaesu 2980 just as something to get started with. But if it’s worth it to invest in something a little better from the get go then I guess I should probably do that. Any opinions or suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

Colin

Congrats Colin. The 2980 is likely a good radio, have heard the 2900 was a tank. Not sure what they changed besides adding 5 watts. The Yaesu 3100 is a good radio and the front firing speaker may save you from having to run an external speaker depending on where you mount it. I have the 3100 but use it strictly for APRS. A 2m only radio should be able to get you by fine. The Montana Linked Repeater Association linked system uses all 2m repeaters.

A dual band/Dual receive radio is nice if you want to monitor more than one frequency or use cross band repeat (use Handheld when away from vehicle). A benefit of a dual band is that most all of them use remote heads so only the display/controls need to be mounted on the dash while the large radio body can be mounted anywhere.

What options do you want/need and what's in your budget? Really you can't go wrong with any radio from the big 3 (Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood).

 

[Billoftt]

K4WGA-General
Bill in Beech Island, SC
I run a Kenwood TM-V71 in my Xterra and I have a handful of UV-5Rs and their random variants. I am trying really, really hard to convert all that I can from CBs to hams.

 

[Funnewguy]

First Name: Mike
Callsign : KC5DWF
Radio : Kenwood TM-V7A and TH-78A (both not being used)
Freq usually on: 2m/70cm
Location: Yuba City, CA

I have been off air for many years, but have kept my license up. Will be back stirring the either some time soon.

 

[s.e.charles]

anyone interested in taking the test?

https://events.genndi.com/register/169105139238462485/9a3feaf18f

 

[Plano26]

Got my license about 3 weeks ago:
KJ7AZQ
Still deciding on what to put in the 4Runner.

 

[FlipperFla]

Forum Name: Flipperfla
Name: John
Call Sign: KN4EEN
Radio: Kenwood TM281
Freq: 2M 146.460
Location: Longwood, Fl.

 

[pyro4fun]

Just got my license about 3 weeks ago, still listening and learning. Programed my radio and installing a vehicle antenna soon.

Jesse
KJ7BDK
Kenwood TH-D74
BF-F8HP
2M 146.460
Seattle Area

 

[Phreak480]

Justin
K2ZMB
I also am on GMRS WQWM880, and have a commercial license for some itinerant frequencies pending.

Long Island NY