[CTSARA] mobile transmitter

[Karl J. Zuk]

Hi Jon:

I recently went through the same upgrade. I had only a 5W HT for 2m and 440.
I purchased a Yaesu FT-1900R. I'm using it in my car with an old Newtronics Hustler
CGT-144. It's a great big 5/8 over 1/4 design with tons of gain and height. It rides
about 10 feet off the ground. The Yaesu was $129 delivered with free shipping.
I was looking at the Icom 208H, but it was over twice the price of the Yaesu 2m 
single bander. The Yaesu rig works great with its 55 watts and is very sensitive. It's 
about as big as a small paperback book. It even has a CW training option that 
sends you a variety of code to listen to. Tons of features and options and easy 
to use at a tiny price. However, the Yaesu does not have a removable front plate.
I've heard really good things about the Icom transceiver, so
either way you can't go wrong. 

Karl Zuk  N2KZ






> Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:48:19 -0400
> From: giciman at optonline.net
> To: CTSARA at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [CTSARA] mobile transmitter
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> Dear members,
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>                 I want to purchase a new 2 meter 70 cm  transmitter for my
> car. It must be easy to install. I am considering the ICOM IC-208H which has
> a removable control panel. I want to install it my Volvo wagon.   Put the
> control unit on  the console, and the works in the rear. Battery is in the
> back too.   Price of this unit is moderate, $379.95.  
> 
>                 If I want to play ham games, it seems I need one. My IC-80AD
> will not reach the repeater from Greenwich, so I need more power
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>                 Is this a good choice. Does any one in SARA own one and have
> something nice to say. It should be reasonable to program. Will Lentini's
> set it up?
> 
>                 What is your favorite mobile rig.  I  would like HF, too,
> but I don't want to over reach on the installation and cost.
> 
> Let me  hear from  you.
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> Jonathan Shapiro
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> AB1HI
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> jon at giciman.com
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