Date:         Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:11:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Kenneth O'Connor <kenneth.oconnor@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kenneth O'Connor <kenneth.oconnor@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: LVC: Vanagon - Westfalia Ham (amateur) Radio Mobile - Base
              Transceiver Choices
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAB2RwfjwhynnYTScQsYAE_44e_9aV2+54mj59FwcZmY2XS31qw@mail.gmail.com>
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I bought a Yaesu FT-2900R for the van, but I haven't had the time to mount
it yet. Also, i haven't decided where to mount it. I'd like to be able to
easily remove it for daily driving so it doesn't disappear. I still carry
my VX-7R with me for monitoring and communication with my buddy.

If you're interested in portable mobile DX and digital modes, check out the
offerings from Elecraft at
https://elecraft.com/products/kx2-ssb-cw-data-80-10-m-transceiver. I am not
affiliated with them in any way, just a fan. I would love to have the extra
coin to get one, but that just isn't the case right now.

I'd love to see your install when you've completed it!

Thank You,

Ken
#stellathesyncro

On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 10:54 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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>
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