If they are, this is the first I've heard of it. I'm not saying it's not
true because with my class, work, and messed up sleep schedule of late, I
haven't been able to stay on top of things, but I didn't know about it. If
there is, I'll probably get one if it's not too expensive.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 12:49 AM
Subject: Re: advice on equipment
>I thought Icom was currently making a 220 mobile?
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 9:22 PM
> Subject: Re: advice on equipment
>
>
>> As for 1.25 meters, or 220, I really don't know. There are only 2 current
>> mobiles on the market I know of with that band only in them and 1 is made
> by
>> ADI and has a mic PTT button known for breaking about every 90 presses as
>> well as a wealth of other known problems, and the other's an alinco,
> another
>> company I'm not fond of. I hear that's not a horrible radio but I can't
> say
>> for it's accessibility. You're better off going used there I think.
>> Kenwood's THF6A HT with 2, 220 and 440 is good but I think you're looking
>> for something to setup in the house.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:18 PM
>> Subject: Re: advice on equipment
>>
>>
>> >I have the TS-570, I've had it for, almost 8 years now and that's a good
>> > pick. The TS-2000 is too, that will probably be my next radio. A lot of
>> > people like the TS480 as well, but I don't because you can't attach the
>> > face
>> > to the radio and the antenna connectors are on pigtails which are both
>> > huge
>> > drawbacks to me. If I had a great deal I may try one, but I'd never go
> out
>> > of my way to buy one. Really though the hole line of Kenwood radios is
>> > pretty accessible and good all around radios. The IC-706 you mention is
>> > not
>> > a bad radio, I have 1 of those too, but there's no direct entry keypad
> on
>> > the radio and if you're new, the radio would probably have you very
>> > lost
>> > with the menus and multi function buttons though I have mine in my go
> kit
>> > and love it when I need it. I don't know that I'd want it as an every
> day
>> > user though. The Kenwood line, any of them are very accessible and good
>> > quality.
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Bear in SFO" <[log in to unmask]>
>> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:01 PM
>> > Subject: advice on equipment
>> >
>> >
>> >> Hello all
>> >>
>> >> I apologize if you get this long email more than once because I sent
>> >> it to multiple email lists.
>> >>
>> >> I guess I am ready to have a more "permanent" setup at home and have
>> >> some questions I would like to ask before going out and procuring all
>> >> the equipment, afterall it is quite an huge investment...
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Objective:
>> >> - To have 1 or more base/mobile radio so I can use all mode on all
>> >> bands (70cm, 1.25M, 2M, 6M, 10M and below)
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Given/assumptions:
>> >> I already have a 2M/440 J-pole and I know I will be getting the
>> >> Kenwood TM-V71A to be used for 2M/440. Other than that everything is
>> >> still open to suggestion (radio, antenna, etc.).
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Initial questions:
>> >> 1 - Is it possible to use that J-pole for multiple radios?
>> >> 2 - Can I also use that J-pole for 1.25M or do I need another one?
>> >> 3 - Are there any radio that include 1.25M or do I have to get one
>> >> "stand-alone"? If so are there any accessible models?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Suggestion on radios:
>> >> here are a few models I am considering, could anyone comment on their
>> >> accessibility/useability, and if one is better than the others? Easy
>> >> to use? Voice output good and easy to understand, and give enough
>> >> info to operate the radio? Anything I should pay attention
>> >> about? Certain features to look for? Caveats?
>> >>
>> >> - Kenwood TS-570S
>> >> - Kenwood TS-2000 (what are the difference between the different
>> >> models?)
>> >> - ICOM IC-706MKIIG
>> >> - ICOM IC-7000
>> >> - any suggestion on other models?
>> >>
>> >> Again the goal is to cover all modes on as many bands as possible,
>> >> and I am OK with multiple radios but not too many so they become
>> >> confusing and cumbersome.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Questions on antenna:
>> >> I have a small backyard with no trees. The only thing about the
>> >> backyard is that my house is on a slope so it is higher than the
>> >> house in the back. Someone suggested a windom (off-center fed
>> >> dipole?) and I think that is a good idea considering how much space I
>> >> have.
>> >>
>> >> 4 - I noticed there are a lot of companies that make Windoms, is one
>> >> better than the others as far as how it is built (material, design,
>> >> etc.), post-sales support and performance?
>> >> 5 - Can I use the windom for 6M or would I need yet another antenna?
>> >> 6 - Can I make my own easily?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Suggestion on power:
>> >> Any suggestion on how much power supply I should get? I have also
>> >> heard about power poles and rig runners but have no idea how they are
>> >> set up or if one is better than the other. Other people also
>> >> mentioned EmComm standard and batteries; so confusing...
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Again I apologize for the long email and the slew of questions and I
>> >> appreciate all your help and suggestion. If I have left out anything
>> >> please do not hesitate to let me know. Thank you very much.
>> >>
>> >> --David
>>
>>
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