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I purchased a new Yaesu VX-8r radio about a year ago (after I got my license), that I've used maybe 5 times. I just decided that HAM Radio wasn't for me. I also bought nearly all the accessories available. It is in total mint condition, not a scratch on it. I've decided to sell it plus all...

Well, I've been researching radios for my Jeep. I'm keeping the VX-8, but I want a more permanent mobile radio to use in the Jeep. I've got it narrowed down to the following three models. I'd like your opinion as to which one seems better. Also, I'm open to other suggestions around this...

Hello, I'm trying to get my VX-8R setup for APRS. I thought I had it setup; however, I seem unable to get it to work properly. I searched for my call sign here: Google Maps APRS and could not find it, yet I thought I had it setup for my commute from Keller to Arlington this morning. Any...

I know this has been asked tons of times,but I'm having a hard time finding help for my situation. Now that I've got my general ticket and my Jeep is taken care of, I plan to start working on my home base station. I live in a townhome that is 2 story, and i cannot install an exterior antenna...

I had my first contact this morning with a fellow from Mississippi on 2m, and I was in Texas. I thought that was pretty cool, and apparently pretty rare.

All, I have been working on my HT for my Jeep. I am going to get a full-on mobile radio for the Jeep, but in the mean time, I've got it mostly where I want it. I have made a bracket for the HT unit, I have run the power, and I have it plugged into my head unit so that I can actually hear it...

Just out of curiosity, would it be a bad idea to construct a mobile dipole antenna for 2m / 70cm?

So I've been looking for a good external speaker to use with my VX-8R, but so far haven't seen anything that excites me, but would a stereo with a front (or rear) auxiliary input (standard headphone jack) work connected to my VX-8R earphone jack. I know I can make it work, but will this cause...

I will try and post a pic in a little bit; however, I have a Jeep I use for hardcore off-roading. I currently have a magnet mount antenna base, and it's okay, but not really what I had in mind. I'd like to do a more permanent mount on it. Drilling holes isn't an issue for me at all. Can you...

So I tried connecting ear phones to my VX-8R this morning to no avail. Sound did not come through them. I tried this both with the remote mic and without it, but in both cases, the sound continued to come either from the speaker mic (when it was attached) or the radio speaker. I looked...

Hello, I purchased this radio yesterday, and so far it's great except for one small issue. I can't really hear it. My vehicle is a Jeep with mud tires and soft top, so it's quite loud going down the interstate at 75MPH. I purchased all the goodies with it (GPS, hand mic, etc.). If I hold the...

Well, I took my technician test today. I aced it. Then I decided to take a gander at the General, and to my surprise I passed it too! :thumbup: Can't wait till I get some equipment and get going.

I've now taken over 50 practice tests from each of the following sources (which I got from ARRL.org). AA9PW QRZ e-Ham kb0mga I have scored between 95 and 100 on almost all of them, I haven't failed a single one. I've done it so much that I've begun to memorize the questions, so I see...

Hello, I'm new to Amateur radio, but I've been wanting to get into it for sometime now. I'm basically looking to do a mobile installation in my Jeep. I will be taking my Technician test in August, and I'm looking for advice on what types of radio would be good for me to get my feet wet. I...

I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I'll be taking my technician's exam in August and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about all there is to know in Amateur radio.