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e9999 · 04-10-08, 01:09 AM

well, the general impression I have is that 440 is indeed less used generally speaking, although there may be pockets in some areas. IIRC, there are fewer 440 repeaters around as well in Calif. And the range is smaller typically than 2m everything else equal I believe. But then again since I bought into ham for emergency commo in the boonies, I like to have the extra band in case 2m doesn't do it at the time when I need to reach out to someone. And the dual bands can have extended coverage which is fun if not too useful.
Basically 2m only = $150
2m and 440 = $250
2 receivers = $400
or something like that.
So for $100 more you increase your flexibility quite a bit.
I have the Y 7800, but really, if I only had 2m I would not feel too bad.

04-10-08, 01:09 AM	#3
e9999 You want to do what...? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PRK Posts: 10,445	well, the general impression I have is that 440 is indeed less used generally speaking, although there may be pockets in some areas. IIRC, there are fewer 440 repeaters around as well in Calif. And the range is smaller typically than 2m everything else equal I believe. But then again since I bought into ham for emergency commo in the boonies, I like to have the extra band in case 2m doesn't do it at the time when I need to reach out to someone. And the dual bands can have extended coverage which is fun if not too useful. Basically 2m only = $150 2m and 440 = $250 2 receivers = $400 or something like that. So for $100 more you increase your flexibility quite a bit. I have the Y 7800, but really, if I only had 2m I would not feel too bad. __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650