got HAM?

[SoCal_80]

The 8800 is a good radio. No complaints here.

How do you know what you want or why you would want one unless you're fulfilling some predetermined poser expedition checklist.

KM1Q

Ya, you found me out....
Not.

I am communications engineer by trade and manage a group of engineers supporting a wireless voice and data network covering Santa Barbara to the Mex border (base stations, mobiles, etc)....So ya, i kinda no my sh_t when it comes to comm gear . I will admit i haven't played much with amateur gear and freq's, but i have an idea of what works in the field.

I did check out a guys truck that had a ht with external antenna that worked fairly well. The ht was really something to backpack with (just got back from a 5 day solo trip doing the Rae Lakes loop in the Sierra..Worked well and was able to get out to a few repeaters in the western valley.

I really just want a mounted, higher powered radio in the truck full-time as i know physically were a majority of the repeaters are located and where i spend my rare free time, it might be a stretch to hit them on 5w.... Dont know, but i am open to any and all suggestions...

 

[mkfour]

Ya, you found me out....
Not.

I am communications engineer by trade and manage a group of engineers

Then, explain to me FM modulation in math terms as a communications engineer, it should be fairly simple. It's one of the fundamental concepts in amateur radio, especially VHF/UHF.

 

[SoCal_80]

Then, explain to me FM modulation in math terms as a communications engineer, it should be fairly simple. It's one of the fundamental concepts in amateur radio, especially VHF/UHF.

Sorry to disappoint...

That is an old number/title on the card but shoot me a pm and i will give you my current desk number as i am at our Costa Mesa HQ now. Always happy to chat! References and resume available upon request...

 

[SOCALFJ]

LMFAO!!!!!!!

 

[bluto]

UHF/VHF? I remember seeing those on the back of TVs before the flat panels.
Thank the high heavens I didn't have to break out the intro to physics to take the Amateur Radio exam - I would still be stuck with 48 channels!

All in jest everybody.

 

[SoCal_80]

LMFAO!!!!!!!

No doubt... Can't i just talk about all the totally over priced stuff i want to bolt on to my truck and never really get a chance to use much ????

 

[bpenn1980]

Sean,
You're shizzle totally failed this morning man! The one day in over a year I need a jump and triple A is out for the count.... haha

 

[SoCal_80]

Sean,
You're shizzle totally failed this morning man! The one day in over a year I need a jump and triple A is out for the count.... haha

Ya , believe me it was a very bad day. We had some telcom issues that obviously had a negative affect in our ability to provide service - I honestly apologize for that. If you had to pay for service from somewhere else please shoot me a PM and i will see that you are reimbursed.