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Is the software a must have? I have a Mac.... All the software is written for Windows. FAIL on the companies part.. IMO

Thanks... I like the idea of the FM radio too.. What I was running into it this. After the cost of the Wouxun, USB cable and extra antenna the price is $166.63 and the Yaesu w/antenna is $189.90... So for the $23 dollars difference, would you still get the Wouxun over the Yaesu? Please compare...

I have been reading many reviews and threads on different HT's. I want one for camping and I can use my mobile cross band repeater if I need to. With that said what do you all think of this radio? Do you have one? How has it held up for you? Would you buy it again or pick something like a $115...

Since I purchased the Kenwood mobile, I have been looking for a handheld to use in the woods. The mobile has cross band repeat so I just need to be able to hit that from wherever I may be. With that said I have been considering the Wouxun 1D based on it's price at $110. I completely ruled out...

So I called to cancel the larger antenna and the guy on the phone was really helpful. As you guys have mentioned the 7 is pretty large. He suggested I use the SBB-5 which is 38" tall with a folder-over mount and use a trunk lid attachment. He highly recommended against drilling since it will...

Well, I am going to cancel my order on the Comet since it is back ordered. Maybe I'll just wait on a taller antenna to see how this one fairs. I am on my way to the hardware store to pick up a 3/4" metal hole saw. I'll pull the liner back a bit, open the sun roof all the way up to see where the...

Thanks Doc... My roof rack is a Thule. While it is clamped pretty tightly to the car it does have rubberized coating on the bars. Essentially, the bracket would be clamped to it and not have a grounding plane. I just purchased locally a Diamond NR72BNMO antenna. It is a short 13" cell phone...

Okay, this has been eating at me all day so I have been trying to research it and here is what I found on Comet's website... Boy that dude really got me wound up... "Q. Should I drill a hole in my roof/trunk or use a lip mount? A.In the past, most people preferred drilling a hole in the center...

Okay... I ordered an antenna mount to attach to my kayak rack. Apparently this is going to limit my antennas performance due to a lack of a grounding plane. WTF?!? I told the guys at the on-line shop this is my first radio and I have already had to call back twice to change my order based on...

So I would like to mainly use my new radio in the car. Since it has a removable face that gives me some mounting options, such as the unit under the seat and the control unit on the dash. However, I would like to be able to remove it fairly easily to use as a base unit in the shack, but at the...

Glad this was posted because I was wondering the same thing. None of my computers, especially my MAC's have serial ports on them. LOL

Has anyone used a power supply for RC vehicles? They have multiple connectors available and even USB ports for things like your cell phone or iPod. ProTek R/C "Super Pro 20" Three Output World Edition Power Supply w/USB (13.8V/20A/260W) [PTK-PRO-20A-SP] | Electric Accessories - A Main Hobbies

For the mobile Kenwood TM-71A to be used as a base station, how many amps should the power supply be rated for? This thing can pull that much. I was thinking a Tripp Lite 15 Amp.... Edit: Missed it the first time through the instruction manual. It says it pulls less than 13amp at high power. So...

Well, I went with a Comet SSb-7 to use on my Honda. The guy at Universal said it would provide great results. *Shrugs* Still looking for something for the house though....

LOL.... Yeah, I have been in the USAF for 20 years so the radio lingo is pretty similar I am sure. Don't really know how much gabbing I'll be doing anyway. I will probably listen to emergency frequencies using it more or less as a scanner. We'll see...

Thanks... I have been looking about a month or so and have gone through the same process as you. First I thought HT, then 2m then 10m and back to duel band. lol I was also trying to limit myself monetarily which was creating headaches. So with the radio above I have both bands, cross band...

I just ordered my first HAM radio from Universal Radio inc. The Kenwood TM-V71A, and a Comet SBB-7 antenna to accompany it. :tongue_smilie: While this is way more money than I was anticipating on spending it should save me money in the long run by not having to upgrade anytime in the near...

So I am getting ready to pick up a mobile duel band Kenwood and I am going to need two antennas. One for my vehicle and the other for the shack. I am mostly concerned with the mobile antenna currently however. So there are so many brands of antennas that cover both 2m and 70cm how do I know...

Err.... So I am getting ready to drop $400 on a duel band Kenwood TM-V71A as my first radio. So should I not, and just a get 2 meter? Grrr.

Awesome! Thanks! What about receive from 1.??? - 29MHz?