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Bulletproof Dual-Bander
I have the task of purchasing a 2-mter/440 radio, power supply,
antenna, etc. for ARES/RACES operation. The radio needs to be able to run for long periods without worry of overheating etc. Also simple to operate for multiple operators. I haven't purchased a dual-band mobile radio for several years, so would welcome suggestions. Dick - W6CCD |
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Hi Dick. Tried to send this to you personally, but your e-mail rejected me.
Actually, I believe that you would be money ahead, if you went with separate VHF and UHF commercial gear like Motorola. A good majority of the gear can be tuned up or down to ham frequencies. As readily available and as cheap as this stuff is on the newsgroups, even Ebay, (yes even cheap on Ebay...sounds like an oxymoron LOL), it would be the best route to go. Commercial gear can be dropped from a 10 story building and still function as before. Leaving them on for extended periods of time is no real strain on their ability. A lot of comm. gear is used around here for repeater stations and they run continuously for years without much upkeep. Look around, i've seen a lot of the comm equip for sale that offer free programming to your frequencies. When it arrives, its just plug and play !! You will just need to label each channel (dynamo label perhaps) to identify what it is. If you go this route, you will need monoband VHF and UHF antennas respectively. The power supply (or supplies) will have to be 25 amp or greater to power the rigs. Just my .02 worth !! 73 Chris N8COP |
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Thanks Chris. I always forget to say to remove the 33 from my
address. I would prefer to use a dual-bander because this equipment will be put in some kind of portable case to move between locations, and 440 will rarely be used. It's just a backup to the normal 2-meter frequencies. Antenna will probably be a Diamond X-50 as that is what we have at all the fire stations, etc. It's a good performer, and very sturdy. Dick - W6CCD On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 08:03:23 -0400, "Chris" wrote: Hi Dick. Tried to send this to you personally, but your e-mail rejected me. Actually, I believe that you would be money ahead, if you went with separate VHF and UHF commercial gear like Motorola. A good majority of the gear can be tuned up or down to ham frequencies. As readily available and as cheap as this stuff is on the newsgroups, even Ebay, (yes even cheap on Ebay...sounds like an oxymoron LOL), it would be the best route to go. Commercial gear can be dropped from a 10 story building and still function as before. Leaving them on for extended periods of time is no real strain on their ability. A lot of comm. gear is used around here for repeater stations and they run continuously for years without much upkeep. Look around, i've seen a lot of the comm equip for sale that offer free programming to your frequencies. When it arrives, its just plug and play !! You will just need to label each channel (dynamo label perhaps) to identify what it is. If you go this route, you will need monoband VHF and UHF antennas respectively. The power supply (or supplies) will have to be 25 amp or greater to power the rigs. Just my .02 worth !! 73 Chris N8COP |
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Thanks Chris. I always forget to say to remove the 33 from my
address. I would prefer to use a dual-bander because this equipment will be put in some kind of portable case to move between locations, and 440 will rarely be used. It's just a backup to the normal 2-meter frequencies. Antenna will probably be a Diamond X-50 as that is what we have at all the fire stations, etc. It's a good performer, and very sturdy. Dick - W6CCD On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 08:03:23 -0400, "Chris" wrote: Hi Dick. Tried to send this to you personally, but your e-mail rejected me. Actually, I believe that you would be money ahead, if you went with separate VHF and UHF commercial gear like Motorola. A good majority of the gear can be tuned up or down to ham frequencies. As readily available and as cheap as this stuff is on the newsgroups, even Ebay, (yes even cheap on Ebay...sounds like an oxymoron LOL), it would be the best route to go. Commercial gear can be dropped from a 10 story building and still function as before. Leaving them on for extended periods of time is no real strain on their ability. A lot of comm. gear is used around here for repeater stations and they run continuously for years without much upkeep. Look around, i've seen a lot of the comm equip for sale that offer free programming to your frequencies. When it arrives, its just plug and play !! You will just need to label each channel (dynamo label perhaps) to identify what it is. If you go this route, you will need monoband VHF and UHF antennas respectively. The power supply (or supplies) will have to be 25 amp or greater to power the rigs. Just my .02 worth !! 73 Chris N8COP |
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Hi Dick. Tried to send this to you personally, but your e-mail rejected me.
Actually, I believe that you would be money ahead, if you went with separate VHF and UHF commercial gear like Motorola. A good majority of the gear can be tuned up or down to ham frequencies. As readily available and as cheap as this stuff is on the newsgroups, even Ebay, (yes even cheap on Ebay...sounds like an oxymoron LOL), it would be the best route to go. Commercial gear can be dropped from a 10 story building and still function as before. Leaving them on for extended periods of time is no real strain on their ability. A lot of comm. gear is used around here for repeater stations and they run continuously for years without much upkeep. Look around, i've seen a lot of the comm equip for sale that offer free programming to your frequencies. When it arrives, its just plug and play !! You will just need to label each channel (dynamo label perhaps) to identify what it is. If you go this route, you will need monoband VHF and UHF antennas respectively. The power supply (or supplies) will have to be 25 amp or greater to power the rigs. Just my .02 worth !! 73 Chris N8COP |
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Hello,
It's not bullet-proof, but the Yaesu FT7100 has an idiot-proof running mode where only the memories can be used with no frequency tuning capabilities. Very convenient when using the alphnumeric memory labelling. There must be other duoband rigs handling this mode. The FT7100 has also digital (packet abilities) up to 9k6 bauds limited to a TXDelay of 16 (160ms). 73 de F8BOE Olivier ...-.- |
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DO NOT CONSIDER THE FT-7100, unless you need a paperweight.
It's IM rejection is non-existent. I bought one and sent it back to YAESU for the IM "fix". It now sits in a box in the cellar. It's USELESS. 73, Dick, W1KSZ On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 07:50:30 +0200, "F8BOE" wrote: Hello, It's not bullet-proof, but the Yaesu FT7100 has an idiot-proof running mode where only the memories can be used with no frequency tuning capabilities. Very convenient when using the alphnumeric memory labelling. There must be other duoband rigs handling this mode. The FT7100 has also digital (packet abilities) up to 9k6 bauds limited to a TXDelay of 16 (160ms). 73 de F8BOE Olivier ...-.- |
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And I hear there is a lot more problems with that rig.
the mic audio for one. It's a shame Yaesu did not turn any of them on before they left the factory. :-( "Richard W. Solomon, W1KSZ" wrote: DO NOT CONSIDER THE FT-7100, unless you need a paperweight. It's IM rejection is non-existent. I bought one and sent it back to YAESU for the IM "fix". It now sits in a box in the cellar. It's USELESS. 73, Dick, W1KSZ On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 07:50:30 +0200, "F8BOE" wrote: Hello, It's not bullet-proof, but the Yaesu FT7100 has an idiot-proof running mode where only the memories can be used with no frequency tuning capabilities. Very convenient when using the alphnumeric memory labelling. There must be other duoband rigs handling this mode. The FT7100 has also digital (packet abilities) up to 9k6 bauds limited to a TXDelay of 16 (160ms). 73 de F8BOE Olivier ...-.- |
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And I hear there is a lot more problems with that rig.
the mic audio for one. It's a shame Yaesu did not turn any of them on before they left the factory. :-( "Richard W. Solomon, W1KSZ" wrote: DO NOT CONSIDER THE FT-7100, unless you need a paperweight. It's IM rejection is non-existent. I bought one and sent it back to YAESU for the IM "fix". It now sits in a box in the cellar. It's USELESS. 73, Dick, W1KSZ On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 07:50:30 +0200, "F8BOE" wrote: Hello, It's not bullet-proof, but the Yaesu FT7100 has an idiot-proof running mode where only the memories can be used with no frequency tuning capabilities. Very convenient when using the alphnumeric memory labelling. There must be other duoband rigs handling this mode. The FT7100 has also digital (packet abilities) up to 9k6 bauds limited to a TXDelay of 16 (160ms). 73 de F8BOE Olivier ...-.- |
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On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 21:26:13 GMT, "Richard W. Solomon, W1KSZ"
wrote: DO NOT CONSIDER THE FT-7100, unless you need a paperweight. It's IM rejection is non-existent. I bought one and sent it back to YAESU for the IM "fix". It now sits in a box in the cellar. It's USELESS. 73, Dick, W1KSZ Well, moot point -- the ft-7100 isn't sold anymore. Bob k5qwg |
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