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What replacemeny antennas will fit on this HT? The reason I ask is that the gps antenna is really close the the rubber duck. Also when using this in the house, what would you guys recommend for a permanent antenna? Maybe a dipole, wire? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

So I am trying to determine how well the GPS function works on these units. Do they work similar to a Garmin back tracking way points allowing data export. Most important to me would be real time longitude and latitude. I can physically right them down into a journal. If you guys have had...

Since I had sort of a difficult time trying to decide how to mount my rig into the car I thought I would share some photos of my setup. Here was my dilemma. I had already removed my stock center console (under the radio) and inserted an aftermarket piece that would allow for a stereo...

I am considering purchasing this radio. Is the 2.5 step going to be a simple firmware update?

So as I am trying to find a HT I come across this issue. The only radio that advertises compliance is Wouxun. I have really been leaning toward their KG-UV6X for all the accessories and features. (I really want aircraft freqs however) With that said, none of the major 3 produce a radio capable...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I am curious if anyone has accomplished this mod or not and how it worked out for you. According to the instructions it allows for expanded receive and High output transmit power (whatever that amount to) but does not open up those frequencies for transmitting. This seems as though it would be...

Emergencies are a primary reason for me to get into HAM and after many days trying to figure out what type of radio I need/want it occurred to me as I was make a spread sheet of radio features that local emergency and government agencies all transmit on 154-159 and 453-460. Since amateur radios...

Has anyone used the "audio-out" from their rig to "Aux-in" on their aftermarket car stereo? Seems like that would help considerably.

So i am trying to figure out where to start. I started looking at CB's and 10m then to 2m/440 and now I am back to 10/12m AM/FM/SSB... It seems as though having a radio that will be able to do CB as well as 10/12m will make them more versatile. What are the pros and cons between the two? :pop:

Well I am trying to google search a shop that sells equipment and all I can find are specifically for businesses. Does anyone know of a place locally or should I just order from the Internet?

Hi Everyone! When I was a kid (a few decades ago) I acquired a CB radio which I turned into a base station. To my fathers surprise I dug a hole right behind my bedroom window with a post hole digger and inserted a 20' pole with a pretty large antenna on top of that. In order to get the...