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Re: School me on hand held 2 meter radios (HAM)
I guess I'm a little different, but I wouldn't hesitate suggesting to someone to try out a Chinese radio for a first time rig--That is, if you want a handheld. The points made about going with a mobile instead for your application are all absolutely valid. It can get frustrating operating a handheld while driving. Low audio, antenna and power cables running everywhere, etc. And that's on a smooth highway. I have an assortment of Kenwoods, Yaesus, and Icoms, but I find that my Baofeng is the one I take with me the most, probably because I'm not afraid of dropping it, losing it, having it stolen, etc. The last Baofeng dual band radio (UV-5RA) I bought was $28 shipped at Amazon (a replacement for the first one I lost). Add a decent antenna, and you're all set. Yeah, they're a little strange to program and not built like the Japanese radios but they get the job done, everyone says I sound OK, and I hear plenty of other operators using them. Just my 2 cents N7ADV437Views0likes0CommentsRe: Noisy furnace motor
After a trip over rough roads two years ago (which is basically any road in Utah) my Suburban furnace started making a hideous grinding noise. I pulled the whole unit out and found where the squirrel cage fan was rubbing on the housing. I used a zip tie to secure it down, which lasted a few months. I ended up taking it out again and sinking a bolt through the housing to pull it away from the fan. No trouble since, it's much quieter than ever, and I feel like a certified HVAC repairman.538Views0likes0Comments
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