I am testing soon. I would like to buy the BEST legal power 10 meter mobile radio.
any one have in put?
any one have in put?
I have an rci2970n4, I loved it...but it is junk. My Optima mklll, it's a little better then the rci Much better on ssb. I'm Going to Real rig to go with the Real tx.Stay very far away from 10 meter cb's. The 857d is a nice radio, So is the IC 7100 by Icom. Remember the difference between 100 and 200 watts is 3db, or 1/2 a S unit.
Rich
Why not get a "shack in the box" or "DC to Daylight" Ham radio. They are typically rated at 100 watts on HF and less on 6 meters & 2 meters/ 440. That way you can listen and talk all around when properly licensed.
You know you'll want to start an antenna farm, right?
Legal power on 10 meters depends on you ticket. Tech (200 watts max) or General/ Extra (1500 watts max)
Nice compact rig for the mobile:
I am into SSB the most...AM is kind of, just not for me.A true HF rig is going to be better quality all around. Keep in mind they won't give you the AM performance that some people want out a galaxy, connex or the like.
This is not to start a debate on proper AM, hack job CB shops or anything like that. I'm just saying if you find a CBer with a hot rod "10 meter" export and trade him an icom for it he won't be happy until he sells it and buys 2 more exports. Right or wrong people want what they want.
I am into SSB the most...AM is kind of, just not for me.
I have both of those radios and I can make contact anytime the bands are open. A collection of "Ham Sticks" and a good mount with quick connects for all of the ham sticks and you are good to go.The 857d is a nice radio, So is the IC 7100 by Icom. Remember the difference between 100 and 200 watts is 3db, or 1/2 a S unit.
Rich