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

On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 00:55:52 GMT, asdf hath writ:
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?

Maybe the IC-703 would be a choice (over the IC-706.) Easier on
whatever batteries or portable power you'll be using -- probably
more forgiving on antenna mis-match -- and, you'll be Sexy DX, so
the lower power won't be a Big Factor. The other folks will bust
their guts to work you (and, you'll find your signal reports will
_always_ be "FIVE NINE" (or better.) HI!HI!

Then a Real Nice Touch will be to donate it to some "indigenous"
ham when you return to The Land Of The Round DoorKnobs.

73
Jonesy
--
| Marvin L Jones | jonz | W3DHJ | linux
| Gunnison, Colorado | @ | Jonesy | OS/2 __
| 7,703' -- 2,345m | config.com | DM68mn SK

On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 00:55:52 GMT, asdf hath writ:
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?

Maybe the IC-703 would be a choice (over the IC-706.) Easier on
whatever batteries or portable power you'll be using -- probably
more forgiving on antenna mis-match -- and, you'll be Sexy DX, so
the lower power won't be a Big Factor. The other folks will bust
their guts to work you (and, you'll find your signal reports will
_always_ be "FIVE NINE" (or better.) HI!HI!

Then a Real Nice Touch will be to donate it to some "indigenous"
ham when you return to The Land Of The Round DoorKnobs.

73
Jonesy
--
| Marvin L Jones | jonz | W3DHJ | linux
| Gunnison, Colorado | @ | Jonesy | OS/2 __
| 7,703' -- 2,345m | config.com | DM68mn SK

On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 00:55:52 GMT, asdf hath writ:
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?

Maybe the IC-703 would be a choice (over the IC-706.) Easier on
whatever batteries or portable power you'll be using -- probably
more forgiving on antenna mis-match -- and, you'll be Sexy DX, so
the lower power won't be a Big Factor. The other folks will bust
their guts to work you (and, you'll find your signal reports will
_always_ be "FIVE NINE" (or better.) HI!HI!

Then a Real Nice Touch will be to donate it to some "indigenous"
ham when you return to The Land Of The Round DoorKnobs.

73
Jonesy
--
| Marvin L Jones | jonz | W3DHJ | linux
| Gunnison, Colorado | @ | Jonesy | OS/2 __
| 7,703' -- 2,345m | config.com | DM68mn SK

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.

Get him to talk to his P.C. coordinator, there are plenty of ex-PC's who are
hams and they'll know the ropes for wherever he's going. It also depends on
whether there's mains power available. When I was in Tuvalu, both I (an
Aussie contractor) and one of the PC guys had Yaesu FT-747GX's. They put up
with the indignities of the climate (much as you described in the OP, but
add coral dust) without missing a beat for three years.

Cheers.

Ken

"John Walton" wrote in message
...
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.

Get him to talk to his P.C. coordinator, there are plenty of ex-PC's who are
hams and they'll know the ropes for wherever he's going. It also depends on
whether there's mains power available. When I was in Tuvalu, both I (an
Aussie contractor) and one of the PC guys had Yaesu FT-747GX's. They put up
with the indignities of the climate (much as you described in the OP, but
add coral dust) without missing a beat for three years.

Cheers.

Ken

"John Walton" wrote in message
...
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.

Get him to talk to his P.C. coordinator, there are plenty of ex-PC's who are
hams and they'll know the ropes for wherever he's going. It also depends on
whether there's mains power available. When I was in Tuvalu, both I (an
Aussie contractor) and one of the PC guys had Yaesu FT-747GX's. They put up
with the indignities of the climate (much as you described in the OP, but
add coral dust) without missing a beat for three years.

Cheers.

Ken

"John Walton" wrote in message
...
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.