Ham Radio Antenna

[AFMoulton]

Passed the technician license exam this morning! Whoop Whoop! Now we wait for the database update!

Well done!


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[AFMoulton]

Swapped the old 7800 for an also old but newer 8800 today. Moved something’s around also.



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[farmallboy]

Passed the technician license exam this morning! Whoop Whoop! Now we wait for the database update!

Congrats!

IDK about you but I was excited. It was an excruciating wait. I was at almost 15 calendar days exact for it posting. To give you an idea so sit tight!

 

[JimReed]

Thanks Gents...it is exciting...now I search for the first radio...

 

[AFMoulton]

Thanks Gents...it is exciting...now I search for the first radio...

Lots of good stuff out there, ICOM/Yaesu/Kenwood are all very quality pieces.

Look for features that interest you and go that route. Explore what repeaters are in your area and tailor your radio to that.


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[JimReed]

Since local electronic shops no longer exist, anyone have suggestions where online to buy radio equipment other than having to resort to Amazon? If you guys don't mind me bothering you as I have not yet joined a local club to ask such questions...Appreciate it...

 

[AFMoulton]

Since local electronic shops no longer exist, anyone have suggestions where online to buy radio equipment other than having to resort to Amazon? If you guys don't mind me bothering you as I have not yet joined a local club to ask such questions...Appreciate it...

DXEngineering

Ham Radio Outlet

Ham City

Those are the 3 big retailers online. They all do a very good job with pricing and most carry discounts


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[farmallboy]

DXEngineering

Ham Radio Outlet

Ham City

Those are the 3 big retailers online. They all do a very good job with pricing and most carry discounts


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All good suggestions. I bought mine from HRO. great prices great shipping and modern design on its website.

 

[Frisk]

An online source for Hams in Canada..... www.radioworld.ca They also have a retail store in Toronto and Calgary if you are near those locations. I have purchased many radios/gear from them over the years. Saves the hassle of cross border shipping/duties etc.

Oh yeah....i'm VE6JHC

 

[bm02tj]

I purchased mine from gigaparts
If any one has a FT8800 Yaesu for sale PM me
VA7HYS

 

[U&A]

Passed the technician license exam this morning! Whoop Whoop! Now we wait for the database update!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Have fun man!!!

And dont be afraid to get on here or THE RADIO and ask questions. We like helping. Iv learned a LOT from a good friend Jeff as well as asking guys on the radio in my local area. I spend 99% of my time on 2 meter doing a lot of simplex and a tiny bit on 70cm.

KE8OMD


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[fireflymedic]

Haven't read all 12 pages so hope this is not a repost. But they do make attachment that relocates your 3rd brake light to have area to attach stuff and gives you access to cab through back of cab. You may have seen it on some of those construction pickups working on highway. They are probably fleet leasing and can't drill holes either without affecting trade in. Sorry I don't know what it's called or were I got it.

 

[farmallboy]

Haven't read all 12 pages so hope this is not a repost. But they do make attachment that relocates your 3rd brake light to have area to attach stuff and gives you access to cab through back of cab. You may have seen it on some of those construction pickups working on highway. They are probably fleet leasing and can't drill holes either without affecting trade in. Sorry I don't know what it's called or were I got it.View attachment 236925 View attachment 236926

Hmm. That is cool. Would be nice for a strobe warning light. I wonder what it's rated for given the fact that only two little screws are the mounting point. Thanks for sharing.

 

[fireflymedic]

Hmm. That is cool. Would be nice for a strobe warning light. I wonder what it's rated for given the fact that only two little screws are the mounting point. Thanks for sharing.

I'm a volunteer firefighter and I found it searching for miniature lights bars. It's made for that. It attached pretty good. The screws are the stock ones that held in the 3rd brake light originally they don't attach the plate to truck. I'll try to find were I bought it and post link.

 

[fireflymedic]

Sorry on phone can't copy address but this gets you the name. Strobesnmore is a very easy co. To work with.

 

[farmallboy]

Appreciate that.

I'm close to being in the market. I don't do anything like you. I just have a couple bad places to back in a trailer and work with farm equipment occasionally and I used to have a setup on another truck. Feel like it's a nice addition for safety for myself and others. Too many people out there holding their phone and the wheel.

 

[Frisk]

Yes the 3rd brake light antenna mount is cool but the pricing on them is crazy expensive.

 

[Frisk]

This one is the nicest one I have seen but its $370 US.....

 

[Frisk]

This is a cheaper option that mount between the cab and the stock 3rd brake light....Its ok until you have been spoilt by seeing the expensive one I linked to above!

 

[AFMoulton]

Good lord, I’ll take drilling a hole for free


2018 Ram 2500 6.4L 4x4
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