Any ham radio guys here? AC8ZL

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Looking for ham operators that operate from their rig. I have some, but interested in others experience and tips.
 
I am, K0LCB. I use a screwdriver on my ladder, and carry an inverted V, and some Army surplus mast section if I’m going to be set up for awhile
 
Amateur Radio on the road

I am, K0LCB. I use a screwdriver on my ladder, and carry an inverted V, and some Army surplus mast section if I’m going to be set up for awhile

Glad to hear someone does. I set up last trip in the UP of Michigan, working 20 and 40. Not much voice, but FT8 worked well there. I made a bumper mount by the ladder stuck the mast in, (leftover tv antenna mast), mounted 20 and 40 ham sticks and pivoted it up. I knew half-million people were watching me, staring at me with binoculars, (is he a spy):cool: but actually no one seemed to care. So will travel with it more.
 
I am W2TXB, and the only hamming I do on the road (at least so far) is VHF/UHF. The other couple with whom we travel and camp are also hams; we communicate on UHF-FM simplex between vehicles while on the road. Just configured and used a ZumSpot for D-STAR during last weekend's trip, and it worked really well. Checked into a net on XRF757A and the topic was "hobbies other than ham radio"... my brief transmission included camping. :)

I was on a list (#5 of 5) to buy a slightly used ICOM IC-7300, which would have been a good addition to my camping/traveling activities, but #1 of 5 came through and bought it. :( I may do something later, but with a lower power (i.e., KX3 or similar) transceiver. I am not in a big hurry because we have been so busy with other stuff while camping, that I would have had little or no time for ham radio. Maybe someday... ;)
 
I keep my portable on me when camping, but only really turn it on once or twice a day. Not much going on with it. I currently live in the UP of Michigan and I am KE8DOH. I am a newer ham and still learning.
 
I have a KX3, and a Kenwood 480HX for portable use. The 480HX is getting remounted to the truck with a QD attached screwdriver antenna. However, if I have internet, I can remote run the house shack. I share my 110ft tower with a couple friends that bought the radios / amps for inside, and I pay for everything permanent. So we have a Steppir DB18-E at 115ft, on a Alfa Spid Big Rak rotator, an A3S Tribander static at 40ft, and an 80/160M fan dipole in an inverted V at 90ft. With a Flex 6600 and SPE 1.3K-FA solid state amp inside, all remotable. As long as I have internet, I can run those with a proven rig. If I don't have internet, I can run 200w off the truck.
 
AA0SB here. Plan to focus on setting our 2017 328M up for mobile ham soon now that the greased drum brakes have been replaced with EoH discs, multiple suspension failures are behind us (knock on wood), power system upgrades are complete, tail light enhancements are done, yada, yada, yada. When time permits, I also want to install a Wilson Electronics cellular booster system and an external MIMO dual band WiFi antenna. Besides improving coverage for the cell phones, the booster should enhance the range for the Pantech modem that's plugged into a PepWave SOHO VPN WiFi router. This will provide two redundant pathways for access to the NAS and security cameras back at the homestead - not-to-mention access to D-Star repeaters


DW claims the Momentum is my project hobby horse. She just may be right.
 
NC4DK from NC. I am taking delivery of my Imagine next week. I am thinking of putting an Arrow J-pole on the ladder for VHF/UHF. I have an Alpha portable HF antenna that I can use with my Icom 7300 for HF. Maybe I can operate from one of the low number counties for next year's NC QSO Party. Looking forward to meeting more hams in my travels.
 
WW9R Pat here, we will be heading out next summer for our first trip. I plan to take my 7300 along. Not sure what I will bring for antennas.

Pat. WW9R
 
This is a project that I intend to tackle. As we approach retirement, we purchased the GD as our full-time home (as soon as my wife retires) and a means to find our "forever home". Having been away from ham radio for many years, I'm slowly getting back into it. I recently picked up an Icom IC-7000 that is intended to be the RV radio. For now it sits on our apartment pulling SWL duties while I re-familiarize myself with modern modes, re-memorize my privileges and figure out a new radio. Considering my last HF rig was a TS-440, this one is leaps and bounds ahead of it.

As I progress back into the hobby AND we get a chance to use our new RV, I'll be looking for solutions to run HF while on the road. The VHF/UHF stuff is easy, but I think it'll take a good tuner and some creativity to get a decent HF signal without getting too complicated in the setup and tear-down department.

Anyway, I'll come back here and post what I try in case it helps anyone else.

73!

Gary
N0JMK
 
W5DWH here. Right now we only camp for two or three days at a time so I don't have a rig in the RV. I do have a Icom 706mkIIg and tuner ready to go. I
 
My ham handle is VA6DVL, I don’t have a unit in the trailer, but I have one in my truck, unsure of the model and I have one in my trail Jeep. It’s a Yeasu FTM-10 I believe. Went that way for the water resistance of it being in on open top Jeep.
 
Looking for ham operators that operate from their rig. I have some, but interested in others experience and tips.

Hi my Call is WA2TWA Mal de Monroe, NC
I occasionally operate fro my truck with a KX3 with 100Watt amp. I have a stake mount quick disconnect and some Hustler resonators for 15,20, 40 and 75 meters. I also have a Ham Stick for 40 I haven't tried yet.
At my QTH I have 2 K3s and a SPE 2K-FA also a Collins S line and a Collins KWM-2a and a 30 L1. Ant is a 55' crank up tilt over US tower with a 3el SteppIr which goes down to 20. I have a 40/80 inverted V which is at the top of the tower at 55' and comes down to about 25' on each side. I also have a full length 160 sloped dipole which I also use on 40 when it's noisy.
I am an NCS for SOUTHCARS on Tue. 10-11 am and I do a traders net on Wed 10-11am also for SOUTHCARS 7.251MHz check out our little club oh over 13,000 members www.southcars.com
I am also into Astronomy, check me out on QRZ. com
 
Been a ham since the late 1960's (started while in high school) when my late uncle Al (W2TX:cool: convinced me to study and take the Novice and Technician exams; both could be held simultaneously. Over the years, earned the Extra Class license and change call signs a couple of times. Now I have Uncle Al's call sign. :)

The only hamming I am doing on the road and while camping is VHF (2-M) and UHF (450 MHz), FM and D-STAR. A couple we travel and camp with, as well as my wife, are all hams, so we communicate between vehicles while traveling. I had planned to buy a new ICOM IC-705 when it is released, but that is on hold for a while as I will be having some other house- related expenses to cover in the near future. I really wish FlexRadio Systems would come up with a new QRP SDR to replace the now discontinued 1500.

DuffMan - I had the IC-7000 several years ago, and while it requires a hefty battery or a good AC power supply (25-A should do OK), it is one of the most enjoyable radios I have owned.
 
Hi all. W9CPY (Gary) and N9YYU (Marie) here. We just got an Imagine 17MKE and have been out only twice. Getting it kitted out for ham radio - took a roof snow scrapper and cut off the blade and now have an extendable mast, which I attach to the ladder with a flagpole mount. Currently I use a Hustler mobile antenna (yep, lots of resonator switching) or a dual band MFJ 2/440 antenna. Inside, I have a Yaesu FT-817 paired with a Tokyo Hi-Power 50 watt amp, so the rig is good from 160 to 440. I also have a FT-3DR for Fusion, and an FTM-100 in the Jeep. When I get rich and famous the rig will be replace by an FT-891.
 
Icom IC-7000 is really good but it is too expensive for me. I have not enough money. I am using BaoFeng BF-F8HP. This is the first radio I bought after receiving my amateur radio license so I don't have anything to compare it to. As a first time radio, it was easy to program using a programming cable and CHIRP. The included battery holds up well, I've had it mostly on for days, listening with a few minutes of talking here and there as something piques my interest, and only had to recharge it twice since I've had it.
 
Good afternoon, W5BT here. I've had my license since 1988. In reference to my portable/mobile activity: We changed vehicles this year; but when I get around to it, I will be installing my Yaesu FT2980 in the new truck. In the meantime my little handheld (FT-70D) has actually done just about everything I've needed, especially since all our travels were cancelled this year. For our RV, I have the Yaesu FT-891, which is also my Field Day radio. There just isn't a good location in the RV to set everything up (that the wife is agreeable to) so I've kept it portable. I kind of like sitting outside with it anyway. If space and neighbors permit I set up my Alpha ProMaster vertical (again Field Day equipment). It's a great antenna, just needs space and draws a little too much attention unless you're in a state or national park type setup (sometimes then its even a little too much). I have been trying to get the MFJ Octopus to work on 40M and 20M work, but it's just not a good antenna. With the money I've wasted on trying different antennas for portable/mobile HF, I should have just purchased the Yaesu ATAS-120. Trying to save a buck will always cost you two or more; at least in my case anyway.
 
NB8F here (Andy). Just got a 2670MK and planning on sticking up an Eagle One antenna on the ladder. I then plan on using a Flex 6300 so I can sit outside or inside of the RV and use the setup. Don't plan on running more than 100 watts. I will also have a Buddipole Deluxe and probably some wire and a balun just in case I can throw something bigger up.

I also have an ATAS-120A and FT-891 in the truck.

73 de NB8F
 

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