[PPRAANet] Mobile rig questions

[Jim Bishop]

Chris,

  I'm running the original version of the FT-857 in my mobile with the ATAS 120 and a 2 meter/440 dual band mag mount.  It's quite the setup.   I was out east of town this afternoon and was listening to Mexico City and Belgium.   They were both pretty busy but I'm confident I could have made both of them.
  It works well if you use the faceplates on the dash and remote mount the radio bodies.  I also use two series 51 car batteries and rotate them out to charge overnight when needed.
  Most importantly,  be sure to shock mount the faceplates with Velcro pads so they don't vibrate  and rattle around.  I think in plural because I also have a Yaesu FT-8800 sitting there too.  The other thing to consider is protecting the faceplates from direct Colorado sun.  It will kill them!  Bring them inside in super cold WX too.
  I'll always vote for the 857!

73
Jim
KD0KQL

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Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 4:49:35 PM
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Subject: [PPRAANet] Mobile rig questions

June 26, 2019

I have been trying to get myself back up to speed on some of the newer technologies found for 144 / 430 mobile units. As example, I see additionally:

  1.  D-Star
  2.  APRS
  3.  CMF4
  4.  Echo Link

....and the list goes on.

Even thought about the Yaesu 857D, with the ATAS 120A antenna, but truly wondered if that would work well mounted on my vehicle.

I have simply not kept up with all this stuff. Anyone wishing to offer input is appreciated! Trying to determine what would be good to purchase.....

Thanks everyone,
-Chris, K7YMI