KodiakJack Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) Wow have things changed in 40 plus years. Not sure when I was first licensed but did find my old call listed in 79, 80 and 81 books. I lapsed a way long time ago and recently decided to renew. Managed to study enough to get my General license. Starting to organize and get a bit more up to date. Picked up a couple of the 8 watt Baofeng handhelds along with a programing cable, downloaded the CHIRP software, and got up fairly quick. I have gone through many handheld VHF radios over the years and still have the last pair of Icom F3's the DW and I used for search and rescue. The programing software for them is on 3-1/4 floppy and if I can get it on my laptop I will replace the antennas and batteries. Anyway the Baofeng's hits the local repeater just fine. Added a 5/8 wave dual band Tram antenna on a 10 foot stick of conduit to use with them when not portable. Plan to get a mag mount antenna for the pickup. Meanwhile my brother is suppose to be shipping my old Yaesu FT-101-E down here to Yuma. Currently researching both HF antennas and locations to park one or more. No trees around here for a dipole so am researching alternatives and am leaning toward a vertical I can get up and down by myself. Anyway KL7AZ here. I will be back with lots of questions.... Later, J Edited May 1, 2021 by KodiakJack Quote 2012 Landmark, San Antonio 2013 Silverado CC, 3500HD, Duramax, DRW, 4x4 Backup, side and hitch cameras, Tireminder TPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Greetings! There are a number of HAM operators here although this particular forum is not that active. I had a thread here on mounting my Yaesu FT-8800 in my truck. I have not invested in Baofeng as I read mixed reviews. I have a Yaesu FT-60 for an HT. I have another Yaesu in the wings whenever find the space to make a home for it in the RV. So welcome back to the world of HAM! 73, KC6USN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KodiakJack Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 73 back to you Chalkie. The Yaesu's I have handled have been nice radios. We used to call them 'rice burners' but most all now are. Thanks for the reply. Later, J Quote 2012 Landmark, San Antonio 2013 Silverado CC, 3500HD, Duramax, DRW, 4x4 Backup, side and hitch cameras, Tireminder TPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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