Hello all, a NOOB to HAMs, but hoping to jump in & learn very quickly.
Just an FYI, I am aware of getting your HAM license, but that is for another thread.
I want to get an HT for emergencies/SHTF scenarios where I can be mobile on foot, yet still have a very effective, lightweight communications device.
I also really like the fact that this model has a built in GPS. (even though "they" can find you when you may not want them to lol)
Does anyone know who is having a sale or a good coupon any time soon that I could use on the Yaesu VX-8GR?
It was hard for me to decide between the DR & GR version of the VX-8, but after someone on ar15.com mentioned "honestly you'll likely never use either 6m or 222 in a handheld. 6m can be interesting in some situations but is of very limited usefulness in a handheld due to antenna size issues, 222 is very low activity in most places and it's only 1.5 watts in any event. If you know you have a use for either of those bands that's great, otherwise I probably wouldn't get worked up about them. "
And on top of the DR GPS unit not being installed inside, but a bulky add on that would require the addition of an external mic for it to be more seamless, but this just adds to more of the bulk of being mobile on foot.
Unless you guys happen to really think the addition of the external mic is really needed. But the GR is so small, it's almost an external mic itself!
Just an FYI, I am aware of getting your HAM license, but that is for another thread.
I want to get an HT for emergencies/SHTF scenarios where I can be mobile on foot, yet still have a very effective, lightweight communications device.
I also really like the fact that this model has a built in GPS. (even though "they" can find you when you may not want them to lol)
Does anyone know who is having a sale or a good coupon any time soon that I could use on the Yaesu VX-8GR?
It was hard for me to decide between the DR & GR version of the VX-8, but after someone on ar15.com mentioned "honestly you'll likely never use either 6m or 222 in a handheld. 6m can be interesting in some situations but is of very limited usefulness in a handheld due to antenna size issues, 222 is very low activity in most places and it's only 1.5 watts in any event. If you know you have a use for either of those bands that's great, otherwise I probably wouldn't get worked up about them. "
And on top of the DR GPS unit not being installed inside, but a bulky add on that would require the addition of an external mic for it to be more seamless, but this just adds to more of the bulk of being mobile on foot.
Unless you guys happen to really think the addition of the external mic is really needed. But the GR is so small, it's almost an external mic itself!