06-29-2008, 12:53 AM
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#21 | | Firearm Zealot
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Oh , and for my IRLP Node I use an Alinco DR 135T....Excellent radio and My IRLP Node works like a charm...
Rich
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06-29-2008, 10:06 AM
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#22 | | Banned
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Rich,
Reads like you've got a pretty good Ham Shack setup...very versatile and affordable too.
Here's a compact mobile that's really caught my attention...if only I could find a better price on the unit. What do you (and Craig) think of its capabilities?
...and, I really like the sticker price and capabilities balance of the Yaesu FT-7800R: http://www.gigaparts.com/store.php?a...u=zys-ft-7800r
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06-29-2008, 10:24 AM
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#23 | | Firearm Zealot
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LiveToShoot: Sir; if your looking at the ?Yaesu FT-7800R?
I read about it yesterday; I like it. One of the ?grumbles? about parasitic signals at times. Don't worry about that. The speaker may need addressing.
Over all; before I read any ?question and answer? I like.
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06-29-2008, 11:15 AM
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#24 | | Firearm Zealot
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Check these folks out. $329.00 List $259.00 your price Plus a $10.00 off coupon sale ends 7-?-08 Yaesu FT-7800R,
Yaesu FT7800 Amateur Transceiverhttp://youtube.com/watch?v=QY7sSRkAoWk&feature=related
I may have botched these two together, Do you tube FT-7800; a lot going on 
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06-29-2008, 11:21 AM
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#25 | | Banned
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Craig,
Wow! That's a good price...including the accessories pack.
GigaParts is making a similar offer, plus free freight: http://www.gigaparts.com/store.php?a...u=ZYS-FT-7800R
Thanks for your search out info effort and reply...
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06-29-2008, 10:42 PM
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#27 | | Registered User
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I have used the Yaesu VX-5 for some time and never had any problems with it
Gerry
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06-29-2008, 10:46 PM
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#28 | | Banned
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Thanks for the feedback Gerry...and welcome to G&G.
How many G&G Forum members are there who have a ticket, or are in the process of getting a ticket?
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06-30-2008, 06:12 AM
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#29 | | Firearm Zealot
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Ticketed for 15++yrs. shut down now for ?moving? and mess
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06-30-2008, 08:21 AM
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Craig,
So, you've got some good experience with hams...
Between you and Rich, I know who to turn to for some answers as I begin my journey into that area.
My Earl, the guy who introduced me to Ham, is in MN, and I'm in ID, so having extra people to contact for assistance will be nice...
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06-30-2008, 09:30 AM
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#31 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Hello Livetoshoot, I have been a ham for over 20 years and my experience with Kenwood radios have been excellent. I would setup a recharge with some type of solar. Comm. is going to very important in the future. I use a Icom 706 and Kenwood 690sat for most of my work.
Mike....W5FJ.....de Arkansas...73
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06-30-2008, 12:50 PM
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#32 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by mwatson  | Hello Livetoshoot, I have been a ham for over 20 years and my experience with Kenwood radios have been excellent. I would setup a recharge with some type of solar. Comm. is going to very important in the future. I use a Icom 706 and Kenwood 690sat for most of my work.
Mike....W5FJ.....de Arkansas...73 | Hey Mike.
I use the 690 KW in my truck with a screwdriver antenna. My main base radio is an Icom 761 , but I also Have the KW TS530s, the KW TS830s, and an Icom 720A for backup...
73's
Rich
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06-30-2008, 01:10 PM
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#33 | | Firearm Aficionado
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well I guess you could be eating a ham sandwich while operating your ham radio.
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06-30-2008, 01:21 PM
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#34 | | Firearm Aficionado
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Livetoshoot,
I use a Yaesu VX-5 never had any trouble with it I just have to get the manual out evry time I want to reprogram it. I also have an Alinco 580? dual band HT. it has never given me any trouble and it's easy to use. I have a tm-261a which doesn't get used much, my main mobile is a Yaesu FT-817, hooked up to a tri band ant with a HF ant under the back seat just in case. Base is equiped with a Yaesu FT-767 and all modules, Kenwood TM7950, and a couple of Kenwood TS-700A 1 for packet and 1 for APRS. You probably made the right decision with the Kenwood if it's easier to operate than the Yaesu HTs
73s N2IAA de FM29 . ._. _. .. .
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06-30-2008, 01:29 PM
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#35 | | Firearm Zealot
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LiveToShoot: Sir; I enjoyed trying to help you spend  money 
What some of use isn't readily available. Yeah, you can find it; but not hardly worth the effort.
Our earlier stuff had anything from tubes to coil wound [we did] wrappings.
Some of my newer stuff uses modified SMT stuff.
New stuff has much more SMT and that is ?better? == more ?stable? signals. and you can still ?work? on them.
?better? ?best? will always be relative terms. I have part ICOM and a Yaesu 160m everything type: that isn't worth $much. I couldn't replace it for $thousands more.
High humidity sparkles pops and smoke and it'll still hum right along. 
New to HAM are; by and large; not ?builder fixers? nor should they be. Finding parts at times will aggravate the mess outta you.
That being said; [not ego related or to be considered a put down] your best energy will be in the "antenna" and learning the real meaning of a ground. Next tinkering with balancers, and coil wrap. Done with coax to change channels on TV it can work.
That particular Yaesu that was part of my last='s messages is about the best representatives in the 'modern' age.
Like many of my firearms; I pick and choose for what will suite me. Knowing just enough to keep from getting dead; I enjoy learning about others adventures; with the continued learnings for me.  Selfish that way
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06-30-2008, 06:09 PM
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#36 | | Firearm Zealot
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LiveToShoot: Sir; I need to take a switch to ya. Lord have mercy
Got me all fired up.
Searching all afternoon. Found you a site to open your new radio's up
Many simple alterations are available to all our stuff. This kind of information was available then but not as quick
I have about 12 ++ different sites and had a ball finding some new info. on older stuff. I GUESS; I have to say; THANKS QRZ Ham Radio
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06-30-2008, 07:32 PM
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#37 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Originally Posted by LiveToShoot | Craig,
So, you've got some good experience with hams...
Between you and Rich, I know who to turn to for some answers as I begin my journey into that area.
My Earl, the guy who introduced me to Ham, is in MN, and I'm in ID, so having extra people to contact for assistance will be nice... | Livetoshoot. What part of Idaho do you live in, and do you have 2 m.MY antennas for H.F are down at the present.Jim n7mtp
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06-30-2008, 07:40 PM
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#38 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Any of you hams use ehcolink ???
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06-30-2008, 08:05 PM
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#39 | | Banned
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Craig,
Thanks for your serious searching and informative replies...it'll all keep me busy trying to make application of it.
It's very helpful to have someone on the other end of all this that's just as enthused about it as I am...
...except, my knowledge and experience levels are like grains of sand compared to you and Rich. But, with you guys helping out, I'm getting with it and learning.
300wsman,
I'm located in SE ID...
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06-30-2008, 09:05 PM
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#40 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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TNX, I'm way up north, can't be of much help from up here.T.C.
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