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    How to choose your first Ham Radio pt. 2

    Really good read!! Once again, thank you Moleculo for taking time. I specially like and support this point: much like with cell phones, it can be advertised with 1000,000 flashy features. Sure, it plays HD video and has fast internet, but you also discover it can barely make a simple...
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    Hello everyone..

    thanks guys. triple nickle: I passed test yesterday. Sorry for bringing up this old thread from July. I just thought i update you from then, and i figured it isn't wort starting new one. Passing Tech test is far from hard if you have general knowledge in RF and basic electricity. If you...
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    Hello everyone..

    just to follow up on my mentioned plans.. I passed Tech exam tonight !! it was mainly matter of finding time in a very chaotic past few months and geting through the whole book to memoris rules and regulations. Most of technical questions i could answer without the book, but it would not be...
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    Choosing small portable AMP.

    ahh, I saw this little amp in your other post. Its so small, and convenient. Its great for what it does! Price is so low too! I am definitely sure I need 440-450 range now as well as 2m. It is repeaters in my area i am looking to connect to, of coarse, and they are predominately 70cm band...
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    Choosing small portable AMP.

    Heree is second candidate: http://www.rmitaly.com/scheda.asp?IDGr=1&cat=19&tipo=116 Size vs. Power is great, but i'm not happy that it cannot do 440-450Mhz. Only 430-440Mhz. any thoughts on these ?..
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    Choosing small portable AMP.

    Hello, I am searching for small amp to use in my car, home or in portable ham kit. I wll use it with my VX-8R HT. So far the best candidate I found is BD-35 dual band duplex amp. https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=54&idproduct=36 I like it because works with two bands I...
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    Yaesu VX-8r mod - first on the internet!

    thanks for your answer, and great review of this unit molecuo! cheers
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    Hello everyone..

    thanks guys. I already ordered two books from ARRL over amazon, and test is only an extra motivation. I have experience with antenna systems for IR, VHF/UHF and some 2.4Ghz digital two way com. systems, for about 8 years up until 2 years ago. I also worked with Shure and Sennheiser VHF/UHF...
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    Hello everyone..

    thank you, I find a lot of great sources of ham info online, but book makes it easier to read whenever i get free moment, which is not too often -) I just ordered level 1 and 2 from ARRL. looking forward to joining you via waves!!! I have basic knowledge in electronics and have been into...
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    Hello everyone..

    Hello everyone, - nice forum you have :-)! I though i introduce myself as its the least i can do for now as a beginner here. I am new owner of two VX-8R units and have been studying them and playing as well as reading a lot here. I love huge menu and endless settings and options. I love that...
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    Yaesu VX-8r mod - first on the internet!

    Hello everyone. This is my first post and thanks to VX8R unit, i signed up here. Thanks everyone for lots of great info. I am hooked to this new field. I have one question about mod mentioned here. Is there any reason to think this mod will negatively affect this radio at all. I read...