Stuff I want after the New Year's run

[ab1985]

2M radio and snorkel.

Is one if these radios better that the other?

http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV5RA-136-174-Dual-Band-Transceiver/dp/B009MAKWC0/?tag=ihco-20

http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-Warranty-Dual-Band-Radio-Improved/dp/B00HX03AMA/?tag=ihco-20

Jacob,

Is this the snorkel?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snorkel-Air...Series-Land-Cruiser-Lexus-LX450-/400399006421

 

[FJCRAWLER]

I use the ICOM IC-V80 vhf . Got it off amazon , don't remember how much I paid for it . The battery lasted all weekend without having to be charged . That's my two cents worth .

 

[ab1985]

Looks like a nice radio. Thanks for the tip. A couple of guys were talking up the cheap models as being ideal for trail runs/small groups. I don't have any interest in going full blown into the ham scene so wondering if I can get by with one of those options.

 

[DSLTOY]

The range voice quality and battery life on the cheap ones is less. The range and voice can be helped with a small external magnetic antenna. I am with Rocky I run ICOM Remember even the small hand held require a license

 

[jason in tn]

I've got the cheap baofeng, I've had it over a year and it's done fine, I turn it off at night and the battery lasts for days. It's a good entry level radio for the money. And look at hunter if something happens to it your not out much.

 

[htburnett]

What am I supposed to do if something happens to it?

 

[radioridge]

Jason are you saying that if something happens to Hunter we're not out much?

 

[jynx]

Hahahaha, I call dibs on the 40

 

[jason in tn]

Just that we would miss him but ehh. Sorry hunter I didn't think to refer to the radio you lost.

 

[htburnett]

So do we need to start a new thread for my STLCA will?

 

[DSLTOY]

No we' ll just divide it amoung those present. Just keep the signed title in glove box.

 

[jason in tn]

One thing we won't have to worry about dividing up is his left over beer and liquor because there never is any.

 

[htburnett]

Yep no alcohol or pants without holes.

 

[ab1985]

Dibs on your rain jacket.

 

[DSLTOY]

Yaesu FT-2900R
2 Meter Transceiver

Order #2900
List Price: $250.00
Your Price: $189.95



Yaesu is offering a
$40.00 rebate
on this item.
Net price $149.95
The customer must apply
to Yaesu for the rebate.
Valid to 03/31/15.



Included at no
extra charge:
Pocket Knife
valid to 03/31/15 with
FT-2900R purchase




Previous Model:
FT-2800M
FT-2600M

Amateur Mobile Transceivers
Came across this sale while looking for antenna. Good buy if you are looking for a full power 75 mobile.

 

[DSLTOY]

Features | Specifications | Accessories | View Larger

FT-2800M, but adds a Memory Only mode and provides 10 watts more.

The supplied MH-48A6J hand mic is backlit. Other included items: MMB83 mobile mounting bracket, DC power cord with fuse, standing front feet and operating manual. This radio requires 13.8 VDC at 15 amps.

See QST September 2010 for a review of this radio.

 

[Tennessee80]

Looks hardcore, Roger! X2 on what Daniel said, seeing The performance of the CB vs the 2 meter in the woods was the deciding factor for me, I at least want the hand held. And x2 on the snorkel as well, lol