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That’s a nice looking radio. I have a Kenwood TM-V71A I am planning to install in my truck … I may drill the roof for an nmo mount. I am conflicted on this haha.
Thanks, I wanted something with a simple display so I don't have to decode some minuscule icons. The car isn't old enough yet to be putting holes in it, and I'm afraid of becoming that guy, so for now I'm hoping I can fit it under a seat, snake some cables around the floor mats, and put the faceplate somewhere I can see.
The RT Systems software is legit. I have versions for any of my radios that work with it and wholeheartedly endorse it. Aside from making it just plain easier to program, with just a couple of clicks it can pull down data from Repeaterbook - enter a location, radius, bands you want (2m, 70cm, etc.), and it imports to the file. Delete the repeaters you don't want, and you're good to go.
Good to know. It's not super hard to program, but I did pick it up to use on car trips, so I may need to add a bunch. I'm spoiled that our local repeater has about 125 mile range and covers everywhere I usually go.
There's a bunch of decent stuff still around. I just bought an Icom V86 and likely will pick up some other HT in a few weeks. Maybe an ID52 as I don't have anything with uhf now. I always used to keep a minimum of three HTs around to have stuff for others to use.
Going to hopefully test this qrp setup Sat if the weather cooperates or I dont go ice fishing.
Nice, I want to do a portable station around a FT-891 or maybe go all band IC-7100. 5 years back I bought a buddipole setup when I was first experimenting with hf, works fairly well, but narrow band. I think I need real but portable dipole of some sort for such a kit.
I was tempted to get one of the Armoloq setups for my 857D, but I'm really tempted for the 818ND. It gives it the protection but also relocates your connections to the front so you can mount it face up in a pack and access everything. I think I'll see how I use it first before I decide.
Or the side plates from Portable Zero like I tried to jury rig for the 857D.
In the meantime I may just pick up one of the small fake Pelican cases from ChinaFreight or even use a pistol bag.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm pretty amped to get this thing. I lusted over the 817, then really wanted an 818 when they came out but never pulled the trigger until tonight.
I almost got a buddipole setup years ago but my cheapness wouldn't allow it. They do require tweaking as you move around the band as I understand, but you can't argue with the results people get. I've had very good luck with my homemade end fed halfwave and my 857D. The 891 is a really popular portable rig; if I didn't already have the 857 I'd strongly consider one.
Check out this video. He uses the 705 with a tape measure yagi to pinpoint the source of RF noise in his neighborhood. Something like that might help you with your night noise problem.
It was. So when I saw them in stock I pounced. Not in stock.
By the time you add gear to make it functional you end up spending almost the same money as a 705. i had one and sold it to get a 705.
They work out of the box. I may add a CW filter once I get some run time, but otherwise just the side plates for protection. The 705 is a fine rig, just a lot bigger than I'm looking for.
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He was down a few streets!
