Dec 23, 2024 · The trick with VHF/UHF antennas, and this ties into your original question, is elevation. Since VHF/UHF signals are primarily line of sight, you need to get the antennas as high as you can …

Mar 19, 2023 · Hello Fellow Hams and Radio Enthusiasts, Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the approaching Spring. Hopefully, this will be one of the last cold days for Missouri this year… Let’s See …

Jul 22, 2025 · I am looking for a comercial mobile VHF radio model that has at least 100 channel capacity can be (ideally) programed by myself on OSx or Win11. Does...

Jun 14, 2008 · Its a 50watt VHF-Hi radio and overall looks like it should do the job for me as far as features go. However, my question is how much does the output power really matter? In terms of …

Feb 27, 2025 · Hi everybody. I have been using the budget UHF/ VHF radios for a while now, and have decided that it's time to step up and get a higher quality handheld with a much better front end. I use …

Mar 14, 2021 · You can go as far as a tri band radio (VHF/UHF/7-800MHz) + LTE + WiFi all in one radio. Usually outside the budget of most ham operators. Harris XL-200 line of radios will do this, but not …

Jan 13, 2025 · The Marine VHF radio/antenna situation is covered... as I have a Shakespeare 4' and stainless mount on order that I will bolt to the side of the arch. It will be easy to drill a single hole and …

Oct 11, 2011 · I'm not sure of the legality of using Ham radio's on the MARS/CAPS frequencies if you are truly licensed to operate there? Usually with a Mars/Cap mod, the radio is also opened to …

Aug 7, 2024 · I'm having issues with my HT (Retevis RA-89) receiving VHF when connected to the antenna mounted to my truck. I can transmit and receive when using a Diamond RA707, but audio is …

Sep 16, 2023 · Getting back into Ham Radio after a few years off. Had to sell off my station. Looking to get back in with an HT. Any recommendations for a high quality, all around HT? Looking for good …