Hello. Great site here, have learned alot over the last couple of weeks. Anyway, I plan on taking the tech exam in the next week or so. With that out of the way I am going to be needing my first radio.
I have read that alot people recommend getting a mobile as your first radio. But it seems most hams have a mobile and a ht. I have been looking at the ht yaesu vx8r. My main use for the radio will be using 2m on the way to and home for work, having aprs when I go camping/hunting/fishing and just general listening to emergency freq. I guess my question is, will I be selling my self short if I go with a ht over a mobile?
Lots of repeaters in the area, the main one is 20-25 miles from the house, will I be able to access it with a ht?
Will getting a mag mount or permanent antenna for my truck help the ht tx and rx better?
My fear is dropping 500 bucks on something that I can't hear or transmit on very well. I like the ht for the aprs and mobility.
Just looking for advice, thanks.
I have read that alot people recommend getting a mobile as your first radio. But it seems most hams have a mobile and a ht. I have been looking at the ht yaesu vx8r. My main use for the radio will be using 2m on the way to and home for work, having aprs when I go camping/hunting/fishing and just general listening to emergency freq. I guess my question is, will I be selling my self short if I go with a ht over a mobile?
Lots of repeaters in the area, the main one is 20-25 miles from the house, will I be able to access it with a ht?
Will getting a mag mount or permanent antenna for my truck help the ht tx and rx better?
My fear is dropping 500 bucks on something that I can't hear or transmit on very well. I like the ht for the aprs and mobility.
Just looking for advice, thanks.