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    HAM Cheap Little ONe

    True that there are places where you can be out of range. I would still rather have some kind of ham radio with me even if 5w. With my 50W mobile 2m install, I have hit repeaters more than 50mi away easily. When I am wheeling in remote areas out of cell range, it always seems I can hit some...
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    CB phenomenon?

    Take a look at this for a little flash movie on propagation: Propagation Primer - Flash Movie by AE4RV Just remember that in the US - running an amp for CB is illegal and can net you a pretty big fine from the FCC. If you want to run power - spend a few hours getting your ham radio license...
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    HAM Cheap Little ONe

    GLTHFJ60 has it right. If you are using a ham radio, get your license. Small investment in time and it opens up a whole new world. The best thing about 2m/70cm is that you are really never or of range of a repeater which gives you huge range even on 5 Watts. That makers them truly better...
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    Yaesu 857D vs. ICOM 706mkIIG

    I run a Icom 706mkiig and I love it. Been in my truck for several years and all of the washboard had not affected it. I use a20m Hamstick mounted on a diamond mount. The cruiser generates allot of noise even though I have bonded the panels and the antenna. I usually only use 20m in the truck...
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