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I think the legalizing FM thing would be like how AM and SSB operators use to be (and to some point still are).
SSB ops use to be a bit more civilized than the normal AM crowd.
FM would me similar (for a while), mainly because the standard Cobras can't operate in the mode, so It would mainly...
You can get Every band with the OP1 jumper soldered...
https://reverendbow.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/122/
I see there is another version of this radio on Aliexpress with either an RJ45 connector for the mic...
Good to know...
I have a few of those QYT/BTech Vhf/UHF rigs, that work great and fit in little spots...
I was looking that the AT-778UV mainly because... it matches the Apollo II... and gets really good reviews.
The Retevis RT-95 is less expensive, but I decided to build all Anytone this...
I plan to throw it on the O'Scope this weekend and make sure it is at 100% modulation
Then figure out the adjustments to set the Carrier/FM, Deviation, etc and running a low Carrier to keep the KL-203P happy
You are correct, it would be quieter, better audio.... No more BS "PEP" watts, no pissing contests about "Look at that SWING!"
I like AM as well, but for local comms, FM would rock....
That is exactly what I was thinking....
However...
Is the tower they are putting up able to handle any decent 11 meter antenna?
If nothing else, you could fab up a 1/4wave Ground plane with a 102" stainless whip and mount that on the top... very low wind load
Fixed my MFJ267 dummy load/watt meter...
Now converting it into a more usable piece of test gear for my bench with a BNC O'scope output Jack, and Power Pole connectors where the antenna switch use to be
Agreed
The funny thing is, if people started using it these days, no one would probably even notice... or care...
I would like to see what a " Competition Whack Pack Tweak and Peak" would do on FM mode...
Gots me a new toy today..
Anytone Apollo II
Going to run A KL-203P behind it for a little kick (set the carrier at about 25W out of the amp and let it cruise)
I'll see how well it is set up from the Factory this weekend, hopefully.
Making another ammo can go box with 10/11 AM/FM and a...
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