Ham radios. What is everyone using

[wheelerdh]

Oh yeah, that would work

 

[jkosten]

I have a ft-2900r in the truck and a ft-270r for out of the truck.

The ft-270r holds a charge really well and has held up well to dirt and sand so far.

Sent from my Tbolt

 

[K4CLC]

I too have a Yaesu FT-2900 in my truck, but I have a FT-60 for a ht.

 

[cactusjk]

Thinking the FT 60R might be a solid choice!

 

[wheelerdh]

Get it and let us know how you like it!

 

[K4CLC]

I love my FT-60. That factory antenna leaves a little to be desired, I replaced it with a pryme antenna and it works a lot better.

 

[Team Ball's Out]

Yeasu 8900FT

 

[cdnabn49]

What vehicle are you wanting to mount the radio in? This may help narrow down some opinions.


I'm Running a Kenwood TM-D700a with APRS hooked to my the GPS in my TJ.

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How did you mount the radio head to the footman loop? any more pic's? I mounted my Yaseu FTM 350AR base in the same spot

 

[cactusjk]

Which Pryme?

 

[K4CLC]

Which Pryme?

Pryme RD-98SMA

 

[cactusjk]

Looks good. Thanks!

Pryme RD-98SMA

 

[clcoyle]

Just purchase the Yaesu FT 8800, so far it has performed well.

 

[K4CLC]

Just purchase the Yaesu FT 8800, so far it has performed well.

How difficult / confusing is it to use the cross band repeat on the 8800? I've been thinking about replacing my 2900, so I could extend the range of the FT-60 when I'm hunting.

 

[4x4junkie]

How difficult / confusing is it to use the cross band repeat on the 8800? I've been thinking about replacing my 2900, so I could extend the range of the FT-60 when I'm hunting.

I use it from time to time on mine...
Once you have everything all set up how you want it (operating freq, enc/dec selection, power level, etc.) , it's just a matter of going into the menu and selecting "XRPT" (I think it was) to put it into CBR mode.
To exit, simply push the menu button once (turning the radio off and back on again doesn't clear it I found out lol).

 

[cactusjk]

Wow - nice to see a new post!