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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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.
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Baofeng makes hand held for the amateur market.... They very inexpensive, but going 40 miles is a stretch at best on a HH, also with VHF/UHF simplex may be tough in mountainous terrain. Seen some HH with up to 8 watts, but they still don't do as well, the antenna is basically a wire wound dummy load.
HF....life below 30Mhz would be better if you had an amp and a great antenna system.
You talk about hunting.....not sure what you want to do but I have a dual bander radio that can be set up as a repeater from my truck, if hand helds can reach it, THAT can be your repeater, just use a separate 12 v source. If you are interested PM me. I have done this before, legally, then again this is using amateur radio bands.
