GlockRDH
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If I dont already have your call sign, feel free to PM me with it so i can put together an OC/Ham radio list! Thanks and have a great Black Friday!
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Ham Radio Operators and OCers?
- Thread starter GlockRDH
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dmworken
Regular Member
Protias wrote:
It is a great radio! I got it used and it already had the two batteries in it along with the CW filter. AES was about to put it out on their used shelf but it never made it there. I was at the right place at the right time.
As long you keep the power levels down to about 20 watts, each battery will last about 6 hours. I did try it at 100 watts working SSB and each battery lasted about 3 hours each. It all depends on your operating preference.
The menu system takes a little to get used to but not all that hard to learn. I keep a charge on it when it sits inside of my home so that it is ready to go at a moments notice. I also incorporated a charging system in my vehicle in the event I am not within commercial power. Using two, deep cycle batteries allows me to work my D-Star radios, the mobile PC, my Motorola Spectra VHF public safety radio, emergency lights and the FT-897D.
I try to keep this radio as "plug-and-play" as much as possible. However, the antenna system is not always on my car since the radio is mostly used for HF. Trying to be creative is fun and challenging at the same time. I did pick up the LDG Auto-Antenna tuner for this radio and it works quite well using the FT-897 CAT software.
I hope this helps you.
It is a great radio! I got it used and it already had the two batteries in it along with the CW filter. AES was about to put it out on their used shelf but it never made it there. I was at the right place at the right time.
As long you keep the power levels down to about 20 watts, each battery will last about 6 hours. I did try it at 100 watts working SSB and each battery lasted about 3 hours each. It all depends on your operating preference.
The menu system takes a little to get used to but not all that hard to learn. I keep a charge on it when it sits inside of my home so that it is ready to go at a moments notice. I also incorporated a charging system in my vehicle in the event I am not within commercial power. Using two, deep cycle batteries allows me to work my D-Star radios, the mobile PC, my Motorola Spectra VHF public safety radio, emergency lights and the FT-897D.
I try to keep this radio as "plug-and-play" as much as possible. However, the antenna system is not always on my car since the radio is mostly used for HF. Trying to be creative is fun and challenging at the same time. I did pick up the LDG Auto-Antenna tuner for this radio and it works quite well using the FT-897 CAT software.
I hope this helps you.
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xdfan
Regular Member
Yes
I've been a ham since 9 yrs old (now mid-40s), more of a tinkerer than rag chewer but enjoy getting on during field day and weather spotting.
I've been a ham since 9 yrs old (now mid-40s), more of a tinkerer than rag chewer but enjoy getting on during field day and weather spotting.
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GlockRDH
Regular Member
..Ive often thought about selling my Alinco DX70..and going with that 897... i dont chat on the air much, but do have fun at field day and weather spotting also...
NewZealandAmerican
Regular Member
kd6sxa
Regular Member
PM sent
lockman
State Researcher
It only matters to those who would like to remain anonymous. If that is even possible I don't know.
GlockRDH
Regular Member
Having your name known is one thing...your call sign has your name and physical address attached to it as well...just too much info too easily available...
Spartacus
Banned
^^^ Exactly.
I am KA9P** BTW but its been a while since I've been on.
I enjoyed QRP and 2 meter quite a bit back in the day.
I am KA9P** BTW but its been a while since I've been on.
I enjoyed QRP and 2 meter quite a bit back in the day.
GlockRDH
Regular Member
Thats COOL Spartacus...i had no idea you were one of 'us' 
I assume youre not at all active anymore? Still have a radio? 2m is fun for the obvious reasons...but i to enjoy QRP CW...lots of fun...i do alot of my own fabricating also....
I assume youre not at all active anymore? Still have a radio? 2m is fun for the obvious reasons...but i to enjoy QRP CW...lots of fun...i do alot of my own fabricating also....