mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
After at least a year of procrastination, I wrote the Amateur Radio test this morning - and I passed with honours! Which in Canada means I can access any band with a Basic licence - nice for the future. 100 multiple choice questions.
After that I promptly went out and dropped a wide load of plastic cash at the radio shop. Got me one of these:
Yaesu 8800R. VHF & UHF. I bought it for the dual frequency receive as it allows me to monitor a ham frequency and something else like weather radio, forestry or anything else.
Looking to install the radio on Saturday and be putting it to use on a camping trip in the Kootenays starting Tuesday. I have decided to install the headunit to the right of the power outlets (below the ashtray). I will probably have to fab up a small piece of metal so that it angles towards the drivers seat better - not sure yet. The transmitter will go under one of the front seats.
Hopefully it all goes well!
:jump:
After that I promptly went out and dropped a wide load of plastic cash at the radio shop. Got me one of these:
Yaesu 8800R. VHF & UHF. I bought it for the dual frequency receive as it allows me to monitor a ham frequency and something else like weather radio, forestry or anything else.
Looking to install the radio on Saturday and be putting it to use on a camping trip in the Kootenays starting Tuesday. I have decided to install the headunit to the right of the power outlets (below the ashtray). I will probably have to fab up a small piece of metal so that it angles towards the drivers seat better - not sure yet. The transmitter will go under one of the front seats.
Hopefully it all goes well!
:jump: