reception question

[Mtnman]

hey guys,

I am looking at getting the ICOM 92AD & a COMET SMA-24 (17") antenna for when I am dirt biking.

I was wondering if it is even useful (is their going to be reception / am I going to be able to get a hold of someone in an emergency) while I am dirt biking in the mountains of northern CA?

thanks

 

[Hutch]

Do you have an amateur radio license?

 

[Mtnman]

yes..... this is my first radio

 

[W5LZ]

I would think that unless you're down in quite a 'hole'/valley you should be able to hit a repeater somewhere. But the only way to know for sure is to try it and see. Doesn't matter which make/model you have, there will be times when you just will not be able to contact anyone. That's about as normal as you can get. Nothing is 'fool proof'.
- 'Doc

 

[milkman21218]

hey guys,

I am looking at getting the ICOM 92AD & a COMET SMA-24 (17") antenna for when I am dirt biking.

I was wondering if it is even useful (is their going to be reception / am I going to be able to get a hold of someone in an emergency) while I am dirt biking in the mountains of northern CA?

thanks

The Comet SMA-24 is the very best HT antenna that I have ever used. But they BREAK VERY, VERY EASY. They snap at the base of the whip. And on a dirt bike I'm certain that it will snap off. There are stronger antennas that won't break like the SMA-24. And HT's never have alot of range like a Mobile. So it may or may not work for you.

 

[kd0fx]

Maybe something like the Yaesu FTM-10R might work better. More power, more antenna. Depending on terrain it may get out better than the ht.