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<blockquote data-quote="aviator41" data-source="post: 2422704" data-attributes="member: 30309"><p>I have a whole host of radios, but the one that gets the most use is an Yeasu FT8800R in my truck. It's a multi-band, dual side radio that is capable of all sorts of cool functions, one being a cross band repeater. We've used it a couple of times to relay data back and forth between civilization and HT's on our property. It's attached to a dual band mag mount on the top of the truck. I have a whole host of screw-in antenna's, as it's base is nmo. I carry a full wave 2meter under the seat of the truck, but the dual band lives on the </p><p></p><p>My HT is a Yeasu FT60R. Easy to use, easy to change batteries in, lots of accessories, and one battery lasts a very long time. It's also waterproof to IP60 standards, meaning it can be totally submersed, that means that rain is no problem whatsoever.</p><p></p><p>My base unit at home as an Icom 2200h tied to my 47 foot tower and dual band antenna (though the radio is not dual band) which is a Comet GP-3. The tower is attached to a base that can be rotated down for maintenance. The tower disassembles into sections that are 7 feet long (the top piece is 5 feet tall). It's made of aluminum tubing and is very light making it easy to move around, should the need arise. The wiring is one constant of RG68 from the antenna, down the tower, through the attic, into the SWR meter and then into the radio. This setup has never let me down. </p><p></p><p>It's powered by one of two 12 volt power supplies with a battery backup at the ready. I've had this setup running since I got my license in 2001.</p><p></p><p>I use the 8800R more only because it's in the truck. It's been in at least 4 vehicles and never given me trouble. I don't talk nearly as much as I used to, but I wouldn't have a truck without a radio in it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aviator41, post: 2422704, member: 30309"] I have a whole host of radios, but the one that gets the most use is an Yeasu FT8800R in my truck. It's a multi-band, dual side radio that is capable of all sorts of cool functions, one being a cross band repeater. We've used it a couple of times to relay data back and forth between civilization and HT's on our property. It's attached to a dual band mag mount on the top of the truck. I have a whole host of screw-in antenna's, as it's base is nmo. I carry a full wave 2meter under the seat of the truck, but the dual band lives on the My HT is a Yeasu FT60R. Easy to use, easy to change batteries in, lots of accessories, and one battery lasts a very long time. It's also waterproof to IP60 standards, meaning it can be totally submersed, that means that rain is no problem whatsoever. My base unit at home as an Icom 2200h tied to my 47 foot tower and dual band antenna (though the radio is not dual band) which is a Comet GP-3. The tower is attached to a base that can be rotated down for maintenance. The tower disassembles into sections that are 7 feet long (the top piece is 5 feet tall). It's made of aluminum tubing and is very light making it easy to move around, should the need arise. The wiring is one constant of RG68 from the antenna, down the tower, through the attic, into the SWR meter and then into the radio. This setup has never let me down. It's powered by one of two 12 volt power supplies with a battery backup at the ready. I've had this setup running since I got my license in 2001. I use the 8800R more only because it's in the truck. It's been in at least 4 vehicles and never given me trouble. I don't talk nearly as much as I used to, but I wouldn't have a truck without a radio in it. [/QUOTE]
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