I'm looking for a little advice from the HAMs and future HAMs out there. I'm looking to get my license this year. My primary use / reason is to be able to communicate in the event of a personal emergency. Of course, all the other things, like picking up the hobby, being a part of a local emergency network, etc. are part of it too. I like to camp and hike remotely with my family and friends. With this of course comes the risk of being lost, injuries etc. My questions are:
-Is a hand held 2 meter adequate (Like the Yaesu VX-2R)?
-What are the advantages of a dash mount unit over a hand held like this one?
An incident similar to the one the Kim family found themselves in last year is not entirely out of the question for any of us. As I make trip plans I see myself being in a situation like that and want to be prepared.
-Is a hand held 2 meter adequate (Like the Yaesu VX-2R)?
-What are the advantages of a dash mount unit over a hand held like this one?
An incident similar to the one the Kim family found themselves in last year is not entirely out of the question for any of us. As I make trip plans I see myself being in a situation like that and want to be prepared.