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Crosecut , your list if med channels probably won't be of much use to you. Those frequencies are dedicated for paramedic and doctor communication to include telemetry of EKGs. They haven't been used much in my area thanks
to cellphones for the most part.

For HTs I went the Yaesu VX8 route. Worth every penny.

Since this thread has mentioned several CW rigs; what about keys? What kind of key do you use out in the field TacAir? I have a Whiterook single lever paddle. http://electronicsusa.com/mk.html It's very compact and seems to work well. Once I get around to learning Morse code that key will probably ...

A bit more data here (no pun intended) http://www.papasys.com/printthread.php?t=1463 other digital modes DMR vs D-Star: http://wb8nut.com/blog/files/March_13_2013.html This is starting to take on a vibe of the Beta Wars of long ago video formats.... Funny you put it that way but, yes, it is. Just f...

As most might know, Yaesu Has made an offer to clubs to get the new fusion repeaters for cheap. These are analog/digital repeaters and my club PAARC in PA has grabbed one and is testing on 440. A lot of people are picking up Yaesu digital HTs and mobiles and there is always some discussion on the pr...

Congratulations on getting your ticket. It's a lot of fun and there are all sorts of options for communication in the hobby.

And this is why I keep a low profile and lurk anymore. What I carry I've been trained to use and have used several times. The world of traumatic injury treatment is changing and most of the new modalities are coming from the military side of things. I'll just go back to being quite and being a param...

Nice. Did you check to see what the price difference would be if you used a Plano or Otter Box?

Pretty cool idea. A bit limited, but then again for a QRP or back up rig it could be just what you need.

CW is not needed, just trying to get up to speed on it before taking the Extra test. I can say the three of us studied together and used a software program I can't remember the name of and had no issues. One great thing about the software was if you got a question wrong, it put it back in the next s...

Myself and two other members of our local ham club took our General two weeks ago and passed. Next is getting up to speed with CW then the Extra.

Just a thought, for your broken battery connection. Could you use one of those cases to hold it in? http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Protection-Baofeng-UV-5R-UV-5RE/dp/B00D8UF0WW Thanks for the link. I may look into that. I was thinking of getting one of the larger capacity batteries and just being more...

Interesting radio. I doubt I'd buy one simply because I don't have a need for another HT. If I were in the market for an HT or several I'd take a serious look at these though.

I'm a tech level, have had my license a little over a year and I'm studying once again for my General. When I tested I had every intention of taking both the same day but a 24 hour shift the day before left me pretty beat so I just did the tech test. I'm in Pottstown, Pennsylvania and we have an act...

Picked up a mini CW key for the 817. Nice compact unit, works like a charm. http://www.ebay.com/itm/131080435790?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Waiting on delivery of a larger battery for the radio, should just about double the time I get while out QRPing on battery. http...

If you're looking for a used Baofeng, look no further. I have a 5R pro sitting in the corner collecting dust (I've switched over to all Yaesu radios) and it has a speaker mic, spare battery, charger and second antenna. I'll let the whole package go for thirty bucks and I'll cover the shipping. It's...

I just stick my mag-mount 5/8 wave Larsen on the Blackburn rack. Seems to play well enough. YMMV. That's another good idea. I have a metal milk crate on the back of my bike. So the mag mount might now work so well. Currently have a an MFJ mirror mount on the rack and some coax running to the handle...

Blacksheep wrote:I'm making my own, already asked hq, just need to get a copy of the high def image

PM me, I'm interested in sending you a money order for three.

I have the gear needed and the training to perform field expedient amputations, but minimal time doing it. Irrigate, irrigate, irrigate. TQ about four to six inches from the stump, muscles and such actually pull back. IV access. Pain meds, Fentanyl and Versed would be my favorites since I'm familiar...

Still no word on these patches? Guessing it's not going to happen.

http://www.w4rt.com/FT-817-Accessories/filters.htm I added the SSB filter, nice in crowded band conditions. The "both" may be worthwhile I you are going to do a lot of CW work. go for the narrowest... I am looking at the "both" filter if I add one to the 817. The more I think about it the more I'm ...

TacAir wrote:http://www.w4rt.com/FT-817-Accessories/filters.htm

I added the SSB filter, nice in crowded band conditions.

The "both" may be worthwhile I you are going to do a lot of CW work. go for the narrowest...

I am looking at the "both" filter if I add one to the 817.

Got one today along with the Z817 tuner and Super Stick antenna. Anyone have any hands on with this antenna? How about the optional filters, SSB or CW worth picking up? This has been added to my existing commo gear of an 857D and a VX8 which I'm more than happy with. Also grabbed a Vibroplex bug, to...

I suggest that when you start loading HAM frequencies you check on line for 2 meter and 70cm repeaters in your area. Most repeaters I've worked off of have a send and receive frequency along with some form of squelch tone for activation. There's a book out listing all the repeaters in the US and the...