New HAM Radio! Yaesu ftm-350!

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Mar 17, 2013 | 08:28 AM

#11

JK-jeepit

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Originally Posted by Under_Pressure

Ok I'm interested. I currently have a cb. Would I need another antenna for a ham or can it share. I don't want to look like a rc jeep with two antennas out back!

you would need a second antenna for HAM.
it doesn't look bad.. last Jeep in the group..

Mar 17, 2013 | 09:30 AM

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jkjurny

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From: Castro Valley, CA

The other advantage to HAM and units like these is the ability to become a cross band relay in an emergency. A bunch if handhelds range can be extended by 20 miles if line of sight is right.

You also get a call sign you can choose if you go vanity!

Mar 17, 2013 | 09:32 AM

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jkjurny

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Originally Posted by EdsJunk

Just upgraded my older Yaesu 8800 for a new Yaesu 350 with APRS and lots of other goodies! All jeepers need to move to HAM radio and leave the CBs at home! So much nicer!

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That's a sweet setup. Can you post your antenna setup? I'm about to install my FT-8800. Thanks.

Mar 17, 2013 | 09:57 AM

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k4lja

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From: Monroe, Louisiana

Ultra nice!

I'm quite impressed --- and soooo jealous. Nice work. Randy K4LJA

Mar 17, 2013 | 01:48 PM

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EdsJunk

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I have a sbb5 comet antenna with a rs730 lip mount. This makes it real easy to mount! I originally had it mounted in the back, but had issues with interference on my wireless golight spotlight. Then I put it on the opposite side of my hood, but had issues as well.

I know it's not suppose to be next to my am fm antenna. But honestly, isn't affecting the antenna and I never listen to am fm radio, so it's not a bother at all.

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Mar 17, 2013 | 01:50 PM

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EdsJunk

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Originally Posted by Lock stock

I would be willing to pay for that or pay you to make one... Let me know if you are interested

Not to sure what is charge for the console. I'm
Pretty busy right now and slammed with projects, but hit me up in a couple months and I'll see what I can do.

Mar 17, 2013 | 01:56 PM

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Under_Pressure

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Originally Posted by EdsJunk

Not to sure what is charge for the console. I'm
Pretty busy right now and slammed with projects, but hit me up in a couple months and I'll see what I can do.

Lets see how it goes then. There's a technician test coming up in April. If I pass it ill go ahead and order the parts. Hopefully I can have a better conversation then what I get on cb... Looking at the kenwood 710a or the unit you purchased.