Date:         Fri, 15 Mar 2019 10:54:05 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      LVC: Vanagon - Westfalia Ham (amateur) Radio Mobile - Base
              Transceiver Choices
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Hi folks.

Recently got my Basic + Honours my ham ticket and am now qualified to
operate in HF as well as VHF-UHF.

Ideally, I'd like an HF + VHF/UHF transceiver capable of being used as
a mobile and base station but am leaning towards an HF dedicated unit
as I have a keen interest in DX'ing. I'd get an affordable VHF/UHF
handheld for repeater use and maybe monitoring active logging roads.

What brand/model rigs are other Vanagon-Westfalia ham operators using
as a mobile in their Vanagon and why?

Or, what specific features do hams look for in a mobile transceiver
that would make it a good match or "fit" for the Westfalia?

This Yeasu FT-450D

https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/0450.html

looks like it might be a good fit.

Thanks

Neil.





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