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Crabbypatty
May 19, 2016Explorer
I have had my ticket just over a year and intend on bringing my rig with me. Not just for over the road but when parked as a hobby. I purchased the smallest hf vhf rig the Yeasu 857d. Its the size of a car radio. From my QTH I have spoken out 5,000 miles and routinely much closer. Soon we will be expanding our trips from FHU to the park system as there is so much to see. (no facitlities) Traveling already I have been in spots with zero internet and zero cellphone service. Ham radio I can get a message out if needed even email and texting. I will be analyzing antennas and soon will pick something that I can set up in a flash as well as something on the tv when moving. Recently I was turning the knob and came across the "RV Services Net". A net, which is a just a frequency and time that like minded individuals meet, they are a net by and for rvers. Whether your over the road or in your qth.Soon I will become a member and start meeting people like us. CB I use as the truckers squak about traffic issues. I leave chan 19 on. When traffic gets nasty a call out usually provides a good work around and has saved us countless idling hours. It can be a little spicy but the truckers know how to get from a to b asap.
PS What portable antennas does everyone use? I was thinking about a Buddi Pole or an Alpha both are multi band and fold up into a small bag. A dipole could present issues if no trees are around.
Happy trails & 73's k2bkr
PS What portable antennas does everyone use? I was thinking about a Buddi Pole or an Alpha both are multi band and fold up into a small bag. A dipole could present issues if no trees are around.
Happy trails & 73's k2bkr
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