How many use HAM vs C/B for rig to rig etc?
Ladies and Gents, The subject of C/Bs gets brought up every so often and is debated whether or not folks still install and use them. But, not many mention too much about HAM radios. I know and under...
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down home wrote:
All we have s GMRS radios and the range in a city is a bit over a mile. Not acceptable.
Have hand held CB and Teaberry, in coach. Handheld is next to worthless.
I have been considering a couple of handheld 2 meter radios, initially and a base unit later with patch to telephone.
Use to be along time ago in a far distant galaxy Radio Shack was the go to place for Ham equipment. Nothing today. That's the problem finding a store that is knowledgeable and has Ham equipment.
I have found some small concerns with one or two 2 meter radios and fire and rescue stuff with prices of two grand, for tow handhelds.
What I need is, if I ever go hunting again a unit with a 40 mile range with not much probability of repeaters, around here. Cell phones don't work a quarter mile beyond here, at RxR tracks.
Perhaps a 2 meter with VHF for Canada, and or ten meter.
How much power can be hand in a handheld?
Is there a catalog or store that handles Ham equipment with information on what is needed and does not cost a few thousand to get into?
In most hand held 2 meter radios, you're looking at max of 5 watts. As for mobile units for your car, 25/60/65/75 watts and more is the norm. Don't know what your "Concerns" with 1 or 2 meter handhelds and, I also don't know about the fire and rescue stuff as we used 800MHZ stuff on our department.
Scott
