lazypengu1n
NES Member
After doing some searching, I decided to go with a D-Star HT and Mobile.
HT - Icom ID-51A
Mobile - Icom-5100A
The HT compared to the other entry level HTs I have is like night and day. I have not setup the Mobile yet, but have all the parts and will make a new thread when I do the install.
I was able to hit the local Salem and Westford repeaters. There's a channel B and C? What does that mean? I can't register yet since I don't have my call sign yet. I tried to look at the available reflectors and what not, I was not able to see anything.
Driving to work today, I was able to connect to Salem B and hear the conversations on both Salem and Westford. I tried to connect to Brookline since it was closer but there wasn't any traffic there.
Any recommendations on how to listen to chats during the commute? So far, I've been able to hit a few just by scanning the band. The conversations are usually between 145.000 - 146.000
HT - Icom ID-51A
Mobile - Icom-5100A
The HT compared to the other entry level HTs I have is like night and day. I have not setup the Mobile yet, but have all the parts and will make a new thread when I do the install.
I was able to hit the local Salem and Westford repeaters. There's a channel B and C? What does that mean? I can't register yet since I don't have my call sign yet. I tried to look at the available reflectors and what not, I was not able to see anything.
Driving to work today, I was able to connect to Salem B and hear the conversations on both Salem and Westford. I tried to connect to Brookline since it was closer but there wasn't any traffic there.
Any recommendations on how to listen to chats during the commute? So far, I've been able to hit a few just by scanning the band. The conversations are usually between 145.000 - 146.000