I became inspired last night after my neighbor talked to a guy on a handheld ham radio and a cheap yagi antenna camping SE of globe like he was stand next door with zero static. Then talk with mobile unit at Ponderosa campground east of Payson with the same quality connection.
I understand ham is not for everyone and Im not trying to convert anyone. Just my install thread and some info for the curious to be a legal operator. You do need to take a test and get a license
I have $145 in a brand new 65watt Kenwood radio and antenna. For me the trade off is well worth it. No more listening to the moron in Alabama bleeding on every channel requiring you to turn your squelch up so high you cant hear the vehicle 2 trucks behind you. Talk 10 miles plus with a phone quality connection all the time anywhere. With local repeater programed into your radio enjoy the ability to contact others and access to emergency help just about anywhere.
I also modded my ham to receive and talk race frequency used by people, pits, aircraft, and teams that race off road be it SCORE Baja or Best in the desert.
I first installed the newer (black) Uniden CB but you cannot hear others without the mic plugged in.
I then installed an old Uniden unit (actually better) not as pretty but will receive without the mic plugged in. Does everyone with the new style Uniden has the same experience?
I understand ham is not for everyone and Im not trying to convert anyone. Just my install thread and some info for the curious to be a legal operator. You do need to take a test and get a license
I have $145 in a brand new 65watt Kenwood radio and antenna. For me the trade off is well worth it. No more listening to the moron in Alabama bleeding on every channel requiring you to turn your squelch up so high you cant hear the vehicle 2 trucks behind you. Talk 10 miles plus with a phone quality connection all the time anywhere. With local repeater programed into your radio enjoy the ability to contact others and access to emergency help just about anywhere.I also modded my ham to receive and talk race frequency used by people, pits, aircraft, and teams that race off road be it SCORE Baja or Best in the desert.
I first installed the newer (black) Uniden CB but you cannot hear others without the mic plugged in.
I then installed an old Uniden unit (actually better) not as pretty but will receive without the mic plugged in. Does everyone with the new style Uniden has the same experience?
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kf7uiz
its a wonderful thing
