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February 24th 05, 04:37 PM

On 24 Feb 2005 07:41:40 -0800, wrote:

wrote:
I have a general class ham license but have been out of
it a LONG time

I want to get back into some form of free ham radio
comms that would allow me to stay in touch with people
while living in an RV

So.... I want something small and compact. And Im not
sure what "mode" of communications I want. I may want
some form of digital comms like packet or pactor....
not sure

It's larger than the current crop of very popular mobile xcvrs like the
IC-706 which were designed for underdash installations. But RVs are
usually not as cramped for installation space as are cars & small
trucks so an FT-847 would likely "fit"OK. The major advantages of the

In an RV installation, there may not be sufficient air circulation
around the rig.

It would also makes sense to add extra cooling fans for the space
where all this is installed, essentially the way that rack mounted
electronics have a second level of cooling fans beyond what what each
component has.

You cannot run electronics too cool.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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At the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
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