Rubber Channel Upgrade
Apr/100
what is the best BNC antenna for FT817 that is rubber flex type? size doesnt matter?
First let me say that I’m scheduled to take my tech license on the 17NOV08. Now I do a lot of camping and even more hiking around the Delaware Gap (PA/NJ RT80), and I haven’t gotten any type of radio since I know little to nothing, but I know I want VX7R and FT817. See I have to be able to carry my things Digital SLR Camera, Food, tent etc., and of course a radio.
Question is: I don’t plan on Doing HF (which I believe its long
distance contacts) or CW (Morse code?) I just want to talk locally
maybe simplex (radio to radio) or use repeaters (big antenna).
Is there like a standard channel (Freq) that I can go to regardless
of where (what state) I’m in. Like on cb 19=truckers 9=emergency?
Do I need to upgrade my BNC antenna on FT817 or is that one fine?
p.s.: Sorry for sounding like a dummy on this, but the stuff in
parenthesis is what I understand it to be, I figure someone will
correct me if wrong.
If I were you, I would just bring the VX7R if you don't plan to use HF. It is smaller and you won't have the antenna issues. There probably is some kind of "all band antenna" for the ft817 but it will still be a large antenna and probably an antenna tuner and battery too (that is a lot of gear to carry).
What you need to get is the ARRL repeater directory. It will have all the repeater freqs for your area. There really is no CH19 for the ham bands. Just check in at the local repeaters.
The bottom line is you can have a blast with just the four band handheld radio. If you want to bring the HF rig at some point, it is doable but will be a lot more to carry.
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