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Originally Posted by chris454bb
This is an amatuer radio? What kind of range do you get out of it? How is it in the bush compared to a VHF?
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Considering ham radio??? some info for ya...
(1) its a great group of self policing individuals using radio. rarely will you find any of the moronic conduct that goes on in other public bands
(2) There are MANY bands and priveledges. For mobile use,the most popular is the 2 meter band,which is 144-thru 148 mhz (many many modes of operation.....FM,AM,packet radio,side-band,simplex...etc. ) The most popular use for two meter mobile is FM/repeater mode. A repeater,and there are many "open" repeaters will allow a two way conversation to occur within a 10 thru 30 mile radius of operation...while driving...sometimes even further.
(3) Ham radio was 99 percent hi-techies 20-30 years ago...it isnt that way any longer. Tech knowledge is desired and somewhat required but nowhere near what was required years ago. The mix of individuals makes for interesting conversation...truckers,doctors,techs,bankers,sale smen,unemployed,retired etc all with a common goal,.....fun with radio and providing emergency communications when needed. No commercial activity,no profanity,no harrasment, no "broadcating" allowed.
(4) The test is not terribly difficult to study for and take. The basic equipment is not terribly expensive.
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