I've been on HF for years, but am new to VHF/UHF.

I'm thinking of getting a VHF/UHF base station and it looks like the only
thing around is the ICOM IC-910H. Is there a reason for this? Because of
this, it seems to me that most people must not have a base station for these
bands.

Is this correct?

Rod

Rod Maupin wrote:
Is this correct?

Nope. Many hams use mobile rigs with a hefty 13.8v supply.

Well around here, no one gets on SSB VHF UHF so not one gets them.
Only time they are active is during contesting.

Not worth the investment

Steve

"Rod Maupin" wrote in message
...
I've been on HF for years, but am new to VHF/UHF.

I'm thinking of getting a VHF/UHF base station and it looks like the only
thing around is the ICOM IC-910H. Is there a reason for this? Because of
this, it seems to me that most people must not have a base station for
these bands.

Is this correct?

Rod

"Rod Maupin" wrote in message
...
I've been on HF for years, but am new to VHF/UHF.

I'm thinking of getting a VHF/UHF base station and it looks like the only
thing around is the ICOM IC-910H. Is there a reason for this? Because of
this, it seems to me that most people must not have a base station for
these bands.

Is this correct?

Rod

Many of the newer HF rigs come with one or more VHF/UHF bands so if a person
has one of those, there is no need for a separate base station for VHF/UHF.

For example, I have the TS-2000. In addition to the MF/HF bands, it has 6m,
2m, and 440. So I have all-mode capability for these bands. Plus I can buy
a 1.2G
module and add external transverters for other bands.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Rod,

where abouts are you located and what do you wish to do on 144MHz? There are other
options besides the IC910 but all depends on your plans...


On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 14:09:38 -0700, "Rod Maupin" wrote:

I've been on HF for years, but am new to VHF/UHF.

I'm thinking of getting a VHF/UHF base station and it looks like the only
thing around is the ICOM IC-910H. Is there a reason for this? Because of
this, it seems to me that most people must not have a base station for these
bands.

Is this correct?

Rod

I'm in the Olympia, WA area. I just took the Extra test, and while I was
studying I got interested in the sections on repeaters and satellite. I've
worked HF for years, but never done anything else. So, my interest got
piqued.

Satellite sounds interesting, but I don't know anything about it. So, I am
going to have to do some reading up. I don't even know how to work a
repeater, so you really know I've just been into HF.

Rod

With the advent of the all mode - all band (nearly) radios like the ICOM 706
and others -- most new buyers find these very attractive for the price of an
all in box. So you get HF, Short Wave, and VHF/UHF for the price of an
older VHF/UHF rig. And many rigs can be used mobile as well as base.

Lots of folks operate VHF/UHF as base rigs -- probably more are using a FM
VHF/UHF mobiles with a power supply at home

There are lots of discontinued (now used) VHF/UHF transceivers such as
Icom IC-275/375/475/575/1275 Series Transceivers
IC-820H VHF/UHF Transceiver
IC-821H VHF/UHF Transceiver
IC-970H VHF/UHF Transceiver
Kenwood TM-255A/TM-455A VHF and UHF Transceivers
TS-60S VHF Transceiver
TS-711A/TS-811A VHF & UHF Transceivers
TS-790A VHF/UHF Transceiver
Yaesu FT-736 VHF/UHF Transceiver

Lots of folks operate these as a base station even though some are
mobile rigs -- using a 12V power supply

Some all modes are great for Sattellite work.
Most other activity on VHF/UHF SSB or CW is during contests.
Some use VHF rigs for data such as packet radio

And using SSB, data, or CW on VHF/UHF will get you and your buddy a
nearly private QSO

And don't forget the six meter band is VHF -- all mode 6M rigs can
work repeaters, SSB, Data, and CW.
During high SFI propagation and sporadic E, one can work lots of DX --
worked all states and DXCC on 6M is possible with a modest antenna





--
CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be !






"Rod Maupin" wrote in message
...
I've been on HF for years, but am new to VHF/UHF.

I'm thinking of getting a VHF/UHF base station and it looks like the only
thing around is the ICOM IC-910H. Is there a reason for this? Because of
this, it seems to me that most people must not have a base station for
these bands.

Is this correct?

Rod

An after thought -- of the 400 members in our club, I recall about 20 that
have vhf/uhf - all mode capability and operate base or mobile.

Most of these have the newer all band (nearly) all mode rigs like ICOM 706,
Kenwood TS-2000, Yaesu FT-847 et al

--
CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be !






"Caveat Lector" wrote in message
news:NKS8f.14298$i%.12029@fed1read07...
With the advent of the all mode - all band (nearly) radios like the ICOM
706 and others -- most new buyers find these very attractive for the price
of an all in box. So you get HF, Short Wave, and VHF/UHF for the price of
an older VHF/UHF rig. And many rigs can be used mobile as well as base.

Lots of folks operate VHF/UHF as base rigs -- probably more are using a FM
VHF/UHF mobiles with a power supply at home

There are lots of discontinued (now used) VHF/UHF transceivers such as
Icom IC-275/375/475/575/1275 Series Transceivers
IC-820H VHF/UHF Transceiver
IC-821H VHF/UHF Transceiver
IC-970H VHF/UHF Transceiver
Kenwood TM-255A/TM-455A VHF and UHF Transceivers
TS-60S VHF Transceiver
TS-711A/TS-811A VHF & UHF Transceivers
TS-790A VHF/UHF Transceiver
Yaesu FT-736 VHF/UHF Transceiver

Lots of folks operate these as a base station even though some are
mobile rigs -- using a 12V power supply

Some all modes are great for Sattellite work.
Most other activity on VHF/UHF SSB or CW is during contests.
Some use VHF rigs for data such as packet radio

And using SSB, data, or CW on VHF/UHF will get you and your buddy a
nearly private QSO

And don't forget the six meter band is VHF -- all mode 6M rigs can
work repeaters, SSB, Data, and CW.
During high SFI propagation and sporadic E, one can work lots of
DX -- worked all states and DXCC on 6M is possible with a modest antenna





--
CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be !






"Rod Maupin" wrote in message
...
I've been on HF for years, but am new to VHF/UHF.

I'm thinking of getting a VHF/UHF base station and it looks like the only
thing around is the ICOM IC-910H. Is there a reason for this? Because
of this, it seems to me that most people must not have a base station for
these bands.

Is this correct?

Rod

Using an Icom 746 Pro here which includes HF/6M/2M with a full 100W on all
bands. I have been on HF since 1995 and an avid DX'r and secretly sneered
at VHF/UHF but did want to try 2M SSB.

I now have VHF antennas at 72' 90' and 95' and am net control and founder of
the Deep South 2 Meter SSB Net.
There was very little 2M SSB traffic in my region when I got on 2M SSB but
since the net started on April 8, 2005 we have now had over 100 2M SSB
stations check-in representing 10 states so far.

Typically there are 25-35 or more O(record is 39) check-ins every evening.
So..for those that say there is little 2M SSB activity why not stir some
up???!!!???

Deep South 2 Meter SSB Net - 8:30PM CT - 144.240 USB - net control EM52kn
(Union,Mississippi)
www.deepsouthnet.net

--

Charlie-AD5TH
www.ad5th.com






"Rod Maupin" wrote in message
...
I've been on HF for years, but am new to VHF/UHF.

I'm thinking of getting a VHF/UHF base station and it looks like the only
thing around is the ICOM IC-910H. Is there a reason for this? Because of
this, it seems to me that most people must not have a base station for
these bands.

Is this correct?

Rod

In article ,
says...

I've been on HF for years, but am new to VHF/UHF.

I'm thinking of getting a VHF/UHF base station and it looks like the only
thing around is the ICOM IC-910H. Is there a reason for this? Because of
this, it seems to me that most people must not have a base station for these
bands.

Is this correct?

Very dependent on what mode(s) you want to operate, and how you
define 'base station.'

Examples: If it's just working the local VHF or UHF repeaters from
home, many hams will simply use a mobile radio and 12V power supply.
Others go the route of converting retired commercial gear to amateur
use.

If you're looking for modes other than FM, such as SSB, many of
the modern HF rigs are capable of such operation. My own Icom 706 can
operate all-modes on both 2m and 440 (though it's mounted in my van, so
I can't really call it a 'base station').

Happy hunting.


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