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To: Jane Long
Okay....what’s your suggestion for one that’s USA made?

The Japanese ham rigs are the best built. Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom. Check Gigaparts or Ham Radio Outlet. I just picked up a Yaesu FTM-7250DR from Gigaparts. You'll need a stout power supply for full power. A Powerworx SS-30DV is a great choice. A mobile mag-mount antenna for 2m/70cm will work at home or in the car. The MFJ-1734 or similar will do the job.

I did lots of ARES/RACES emergency services work in San Diego during the big fires. My rigs live in a small gym bag with the radio, antenna, cigarette lighter power cord ready to dash out the door. The new Yaesu is a refresh since my last good mobile rig was a 1976 vintage Icom 22S. It was time for an upgrade :-)

When running mobile on the cigarette lighter power cord, set the TX power to 5W so you don't blow a fuse. A more permanent installation to the battery will allow the full 50W TX power.

66 posted on 01/08/2021 9:19:00 PM PST by Myrddin
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To: Myrddin

Thank you!


67 posted on 01/08/2021 9:20:27 PM PST by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow,)
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