Gary, Except for the business of spending more on the antenna system than the rig ( not ), I think that you made some wise choices. There is good reason to get an AX.25- ready & dual band rig ( eg. APRS possible ) to be 'better' equipped. Let me know if you need an A/B coax grounding switch or *good used PL-259s. I should be getting these out of my 'laundry-size' bins tonight. I need to dig through my TM-D700a supplies for that mini-din data connector which is also spare. Unlike the extra as-is microphone, I did see it lately. *What is a good used PL-259? The one with the coax insulator that can take high soldering heat without drooping, and has already been used in a good installation that just needed to be extended- or cut off for a different connector eg. mini-UHF. I am not necessarily including the really old ones that had bakelite insulation, usually olive-drab in color.
Jon L. Livingston Electronics Technician 17722 Fieldglen Drive Houston, Texas 77084 [email protected] Cell: Removed for possible new employment 6/2/17 General Radiotelephone license PGGB062294 CET Wireless Communications WCM-R185658 Amateur Radio license KB0MNM www.linkedin.com/in/jon-livingston ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Sitton via BVARC" <[email protected]> To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" <[email protected]> Cc: "Gary Sitton" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:13:43 AM Subject: Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice. Guys, thanks to all for the advice. I've decided to get a Kenwood TM-V71A & an Arrow GP 146/440 2m/70cm ground plane. I also obtained some Wilson 400 low loss coax to feed it. This blew my budget of $200, but I liked the reviews and features of the KW rig compared to the 2m. mono banders. The GP antenna was only $50 new and looks very sturdy. Also is attached a photo of the stanchion for my crank up hex beam mast mounted on the nearly cured, 3,000 lb. concrete base. "In for a dime..." 73s, Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On May 31, 2017 9:59:49 PM Scott Medbury via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: Gigaparts will ship free over $100 I think. A copper J pole is easy and cheap to build for a base antenna. Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid On May 31, 2017 9:36 PM, Michael Donoghue via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: <blockquote> Gary. You can get a brand new 75 watt Yaesu FT 2900r from Giga Parts for 159.00. Still enough for antenna. Very solid radio and brand new. No sales tax from Giga Parts but will have shipping cost. Mike KG5BMS On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC < [email protected] > wrote: <blockquote> Randy: Thanks for the land line QSO OM. I appreciate the 2 Mtr. rig endorsements and information. I'll check into the Anytime AT5888, but will probably go with the TMV71A. 73s, Gary Sitton, K5AMH [email protected] On 5/31/2017 13:23, Randy Pugh via BVARC wrote: <blockquote> Hi,Gary good speaking with you via phone.The model number for the Anytime Radio is AT5888 I.spoke with Vince Newman KF5OXF and he is very happy with this rig.I have the Kenwood TMV71 .Both are 50 watt out on 2 meters.The Anytime is very solid and has L ARGE cooling fan and heatsink and both are close in price.I can be reached here or by phone at 832-589-2741.73s de AA5OA.AKA Randy. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 7:15 PM, Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC < [email protected] > wrote: <blockquote> The FTM-3200 brand new is $199.00 and is a 65 Watt @m rig. Have Fun, Jeff KG5LRP On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC < [email protected] > wrote: <blockquote> I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple antenna. Good used rig will do. I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations or offers. Gary, K5AMH Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to [email protected] _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to [email protected] </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote> _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org </blockquote> <blockquote> Message delivered to [email protected] </blockquote> _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to [email protected] </blockquote> -- KG5BMS Mike </blockquote> _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to [email protected] </blockquote> _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Message delivered to [email protected]
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