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  1. spaldam

    9/15/07 Sat Offroaders Ham Net

    I thought about joining, but I was in bed by 11pm CDT, when it started.
  2. spaldam

    2M antennas

    I've got deep scratches all over my roof now from my mag mount sliding around. In fact every mag mount I've ever had left some kind of mark or other on my roof. Flexable antanas are much better for minimizing impact problems in my opinion.
  3. spaldam

    CB and Ham, newbie needs advice

    You can get a HAM that uses a frequency range that covers CB radios, but for them to be legal, they cannot be allowed to transmit on those frequencies. You could get it illegally modified, but you'll likely find the results some what lacking due to other issues such as antenna configurations.
  4. spaldam

    Ham Forum

    I've only used QRZ.com. A few trolls on there, but most of the people are helpful.
  5. spaldam

    2M antennas

    I've got the SBB1 and it's very flexible, but I made the mistake of letting the sales guy at the local HAM shop convince me to put it on a Mag-mount. I'm now looking for a permanent mount which I should have done in the first place. Mag-mounts don't work to well on the trail when you’re...
  6. spaldam

    Ham install question

    I did it in my Tacoma with a CB radio. Not exactly the same, but a similar idea to yours. It worked great. Of course a CB doesn't put out as much heat as a HAM. Check it out: http://spaldam.com/cars/jose/cbradio/index.html
  7. spaldam

    CB and Ham, newbie needs advice

    I did this for my CB: http://www.walcottcb.com/bigbillcombo-p-1090.html http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/stereo-electronics/7685-cobra-75-wxst-bandi-mount-install.html And an ICOM IC-208H for my HAM. Here's an installation example that I didn't follow, but might switch things around...
  8. spaldam

    9/15/07 Sat Offroaders Ham Net

    This is the first I've seen about this. Is there a link to the Net in Northern Texas?
  9. spaldam

    GPS - What are you using?

    From what I've seen, going from 2D to 3D is a big indication that they will not be compatible. If the GPS has a standardized output protocol for interfacing with generic software that uses the same protocol, then it might work for basic GPS functionality, but for advanced features, you’re...
  10. spaldam

    ICOM IC-208H installed in FJC - pics

    Cool! That's the same one I have, but I mounted it under the seat. I thought about mounting it in the back like you did, but I didn't want to remove all the other stuff that's already back there.
  11. spaldam

    mag mount on roof with roof rack w/ mesh floor OK?

    Like Pakhaat said the DC grounding isn't that important, but if you’re worried about it a sturdy piece of wire will do. The braided stuff is just a more flexible and durable way of getting a high capacity ground. Plus they look better then a comparable but bulky 4 gage wire.
  12. spaldam

    mag mount on roof with roof rack w/ mesh floor OK?

    It certainly wont hurt. It's probably already grouned anyway if it's bolted to a metal roof. I simple ohm test between the rack and the body of the vehcile will tell you for sure. A good ground will show less then 1ohm.
  13. spaldam

    Fair price for Kenwood TH215A

    I bought a similar model from a friend for $50, then spent another $80 on a new battery and accessory microphone. It also came with a wall charger, was in the original box, and had the manual too. I probably got a really good deal on it with all the stuff my friend still had for it, and how...
  14. spaldam

    GPS - What are you using?

    I've got an old Magellan Sport Track Map. Nothing special, but it pritty much does everythying I want it for, which is mainly to document my trips.
  15. spaldam

    Ham radio licensees listen up!

    I just got done installing an IC-208H this weekend, and listened in on the guys on the space station yesterday. Now I need to find a good (technician class) repeater in the North Dallas area. KD7YKB
  16. spaldam

    mag mount on roof with roof rack w/ mesh floor OK?

    I've heard it explained as a kind of mirror: Think of a simple light bulb in a socket on your ceiling sending light out in all directions. Now put a mirror on your ceiling, and suddenly the light that was absorbed by the ceiling is now reflected back down into the room, increasing the...
  17. spaldam

    GPS Using USGS 7.5 Min Topos?

    My GPS and software are getting old, so if something came out that worked on a Mac, I’d be very interested. Until then I plan to just do what I can with what I’ve got. I've got Parallels to run the few windows applications I can't find good alternatives for, including my GPS mapping...
  18. spaldam

    MacOS X and HAM Radio Programing Software

    Sweat. I love it when people get more things to work on a Mac.
  19. spaldam

    GPS Using USGS 7.5 Min Topos?

    I've been trying to figure out how to get my old Magellan SporTrack GPS to work with my new iMac. I'm thinking I might need a new GPS. Any suggestions that would work with the Mac and this software? Thanks.
  20. spaldam

    Ham radio licensees listen up!

    KD7YKB. I've been out ot touch for a while, and I'm looking for a new unit to put in my FJC.
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