ORC Radio Chatter
For Sale / Wanted => Wanted => Topic started by: K9VIN on June 03, 2014, 12:13:19 AM
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I have recently been spending more time in my shack. I am getting hooked, but still a rookie.
In the summer, I camp quite a bit, and would like to have a mobile rig. I currently have a Yaesu FT-301 which is working as my home base rig. It would be a beast to move . . .or I might be interested in a replacement in my shack, and use the 301 as my mobile (ugh).
What band would you recommend for someone hoisting a wire in a campground and playing around in the afternoon and evenings? I can build an antenna or two, but I need a rig and alot smaller tuner than I currently have.
and if you read this far, and respond with one of the first two answers, you will receive one dozen fresh Chicken eggs from my girls:
My trailer lights have a power lead from the battery going all the way back to the hitch. Can I somehow tap into it for external power for the rig, and would you ground it to a ground rod, or to the vehicle frame? Rookie question, I am sure. . .. .
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Hi Kevin,
I have an FT-450 which is in excellent condition except that the antenna tuner no longer works. The tuner could be repaired, or my other consideration would be purchasing a LDG-450 (I think that is the model) which would have a broader tuning range. There is a picture of the radio on my QRZ page cabin location.
73, Gary
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