I was under the impression Wayne was a Technician license holder. If that is
the case, and if he is only interested in VHF/UHF gear, that totally changes
the dynamic.
At this point, I always end up suggesting that people in Wayne's position
seek out his local ham club members for assistance. With the help from a
local ham club, and the highly educated people on this list, he can get the
best overall recommendations and assistance. Local hams can more easily
evaluate his requirements, e.g. antennas, etc. than we can, but we can more
effectively recommend accessible equipment based upon our own personal
experiences as blind hams.
Ron, K8HSY
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Steve Forst
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2015 12:22 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: swap meet
Ok, now we are getting somewhere. Just based on speech, the Kenwood
radio's are probably your best choice. I think they can all be modified by
clipping a diode.
I'm not trying to be funny here. I seem to remember a post from you saying
you are in a difficult situation antenna wise, due to landlord or something.
Do you have any idea how big a tri band 3 element yagi is? It's
going to need a substantial supporting structure and a rotor with some
provision to tell where it is pointed. None of this stuff comes cheap.
A used 480 or (older) 570 Kenwood might be a good starting point. Of
course, if money is no object , look for a new 590 Kenwood.
Good luck. Building your first station can be fun, but so many choices out
there. Shop wisely.
73, Steve KW3A
On 11/8/2015 10:54 AM, Wayne Genz wrote:
> I'm looking for either a Kenwood or Icom. It has to be able to be
> modified do to MARS operations. The more it talks to me the better.
> Also liking for a three element yagi.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
> Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2015 9:37 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: swap meet
>
> I'm just outside Philly. Otherwise known as "The city of brotherly
shove".
>
> What kind of gear are you looking for?
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
> On 11/8/2015 9:25 AM, Wayne Genz wrote:
>> Good morning Steve, I am in New Jersey. Where are you at.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
>> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2015 3:48 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: swap meet
>>
>> Of which swap meet speakest thou?
>>
>>
>> If looking online for used gear, I think most of the ham sites have
>> classified sections: qth.com, qrz.com, qsl.com. Also some of the ham
>> stores have used gear you can check out: HRO, Universal radio, Main
>> Trading Company, etc.
>>
>> If looking for something local, ask your local club.
>>
>>
>> If interested in a particular piece of gear, ask on this list. Someone
>> here may have it, or know where one is.
>>
>> 73, Good luck, Steve KW3A
>>
>>
>>
>> On 11/7/2015 1:50 PM, Wayne Genz wrote:
>>> Could someone tell me how to get on the swap meet.thanks for your
>>> help
>>>
>>
>
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