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In article ,
says...
It's not for me, I have all vintage Halli-scratchers -- but one of the
recent college grads who will be going to somewhere in Africa doing
agricultural/arbiculture work. He's not a ham yet, but I talked to him and
he wants to be "hammitized".

I would suggest checking out the FT-817, FT-857 and FT-897 rigs from
Yaesu. The FT-817 is the best in terms of portability and power
consumption, but QRP operation requires a bit of work on the antenna
side of things to ensure decent communications. The other two have
higher power output levels but are a little bit bulkier (not by a huge
amount, but somewhat).

A good idea would be to purchase a Pelican case to keep the radio gear
in when being transported or stored. They seal up very well to protect
against the elements, are available in a wide range of sizes, and come
with foam cushioning that can be cut to fit whatever it is you're
transporting. I =think= I remember seeing them at Home Depot.

--

-- //Steve//

Steve Silverwood, KB6OJS
Fountain Valley, CA
Email:

[This followup was posted to rec.radio.amateur.equipment and a copy was
sent to the cited author.]

In article ,
says...
It's not for me, I have all vintage Halli-scratchers -- but one of the
recent college grads who will be going to somewhere in Africa doing
agricultural/arbiculture work. He's not a ham yet, but I talked to him and
he wants to be "hammitized".

I would suggest checking out the FT-817, FT-857 and FT-897 rigs from
Yaesu. The FT-817 is the best in terms of portability and power
consumption, but QRP operation requires a bit of work on the antenna
side of things to ensure decent communications. The other two have
higher power output levels but are a little bit bulkier (not by a huge
amount, but somewhat).

A good idea would be to purchase a Pelican case to keep the radio gear
in when being transported or stored. They seal up very well to protect
against the elements, are available in a wide range of sizes, and come
with foam cushioning that can be cut to fit whatever it is you're
transporting. I =think= I remember seeing them at Home Depot.

--

-- //Steve//

Steve Silverwood, KB6OJS
Fountain Valley, CA
Email:

[This followup was posted to rec.radio.amateur.equipment and a copy was
sent to the cited author.]

In article ,
says...
It's not for me, I have all vintage Halli-scratchers -- but one of the
recent college grads who will be going to somewhere in Africa doing
agricultural/arbiculture work. He's not a ham yet, but I talked to him and
he wants to be "hammitized".

I would suggest checking out the FT-817, FT-857 and FT-897 rigs from
Yaesu. The FT-817 is the best in terms of portability and power
consumption, but QRP operation requires a bit of work on the antenna
side of things to ensure decent communications. The other two have
higher power output levels but are a little bit bulkier (not by a huge
amount, but somewhat).

A good idea would be to purchase a Pelican case to keep the radio gear
in when being transported or stored. They seal up very well to protect
against the elements, are available in a wide range of sizes, and come
with foam cushioning that can be cut to fit whatever it is you're
transporting. I =think= I remember seeing them at Home Depot.

--

-- //Steve//

Steve Silverwood, KB6OJS
Fountain Valley, CA
Email:

"John Walton" wrote in message
...
Looking for a recommendation for a rig for a Peace Corps Volunteer -- hot,
humid environment full of critters.


What country are you going to?

Ken

IMO, you are going to need something that is legal in the country to
which you are going. Do you know the rules at your destination?

Alan NV8A


On 09/20/04 03:19 pm John Walton put fingers to keyboard and launched
the following message into cyberspace:

Looking for a recommendation for a rig for a Peace Corps Volunteer -- hot,
humid environment full of critters.

IMO, you are going to need something that is legal in the country to
which you are going. Do you know the rules at your destination?

Alan NV8A


On 09/20/04 03:19 pm John Walton put fingers to keyboard and launched
the following message into cyberspace:

Looking for a recommendation for a rig for a Peace Corps Volunteer -- hot,
humid environment full of critters.

John Walton wrote:

Looking for a recommendation for a rig for a Peace Corps Volunteer --
hot, humid environment full of critters.



Might want to check with the Peace Corps about it. Back when I was in,
(Dem. Repub. of Congo, 1970-71) they were sensitive about looking like
spies (we were frequently accused of being CIA agents, radio or no) that
they really discouraged ham radio operations. That didn't stop me and
another PCV from operating a missionary's station (9Q5MO, IIRC), a big Swan
rig. It was kinda fun being on the other end of a pile-up.

I would think something like a 706 would be a decent choice. Just make sure
it's legal where you're headed. Make sure you're properly licensed, too.

Where you headed?

Mark AA7TA

John Walton wrote:

Looking for a recommendation for a rig for a Peace Corps Volunteer --
hot, humid environment full of critters.



Might want to check with the Peace Corps about it. Back when I was in,
(Dem. Repub. of Congo, 1970-71) they were sensitive about looking like
spies (we were frequently accused of being CIA agents, radio or no) that
they really discouraged ham radio operations. That didn't stop me and
another PCV from operating a missionary's station (9Q5MO, IIRC), a big Swan
rig. It was kinda fun being on the other end of a pile-up.

I would think something like a 706 would be a decent choice. Just make sure
it's legal where you're headed. Make sure you're properly licensed, too.

Where you headed?

Mark AA7TA

It's not for me, I have all vintage Halli-scratchers -- but one of the
recent college grads who will be going to somewhere in Africa doing
agricultural/arbiculture work. He's not a ham yet, but I talked to him and
he wants to be "hammitized".

JW

"John Walton" wrote in message
...
Looking for a recommendation for a rig for a Peace Corps Volunteer -- hot,
humid environment full of critters.

It's not for me, I have all vintage Halli-scratchers -- but one of the
recent college grads who will be going to somewhere in Africa doing
agricultural/arbiculture work. He's not a ham yet, but I talked to him and
he wants to be "hammitized".

JW

"John Walton" wrote in message
...
Looking for a recommendation for a rig for a Peace Corps Volunteer -- hot,
humid environment full of critters.