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[3_puppies]

Looking for the member who can set me up with some communication device.
TIA

 

[pigmony]

Are you looking for CB or ham radio? If ham, I see you are in Helena so you should consider contacting the Capital City Amateur Radio Club (Capital City Amateur Radio Club).

 

[REZARF]

Right Channel Radios is a club sponsor and based in Bozo.

 

[brew8]

You just need something to take to SD, I have some stuff I could send over with permanent or temp mounts, CB or 2 meter.

 

[3_puppies]

Thanks Larry, yes for SD but need a portable for club runs. I chatted with a guy at work and he's got a line on a portable CB.
Paul

 

[REZARF]

Paul, skip the CB and go straight to HAM. The last run I was on everyone had HAM but one guy... 7/8 rigs.

Clarity, distance and portability are hands down being won by HAM radios.

 

[brew8]

Paul, I have a portable CB you can use as well also a couple of rugged radios if they want to use vhf. just holler on your way through if it doesn't work out.

 

[3_puppies]

Paul, skip the CB and go straight to HAM. The last run I was on everyone had HAM but one guy... 7/8 rigs.

Clarity, distance and portability are hands down being won by HAM radios.

problem is the time crunch to get certified for HAM.

 

[pigmony]

If you're good with memorization, hamexam.org has flashcards, practice exams, and the question pool. Spending an hour a day, most folks can memorize enough of the questions to pass the practice exams consistently within 1-2 weeks. If you're motivated, you can probably do it faster. Then the trick is then finding an exam. If you contact the local ham clubs and tell them your situation they may put together a special exam session for you.