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Have you purchased ham gear because of this site? What was it?

Moleculo

Moleculo

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With all of the information and reviews that members post about ham radio equipment on this site, I started wondering just how much these topics have influenced others to buy. So, I figured it would be fun to find out!

If you've purchased a piece of ham radio equipment and were influenced to do so because of this site, what was it?
 

i do more research, i do a google search which usually will include an eham.net review (i know eham has at least one troll who bad-mouths everything) search yahoo-groups, search blogspot and search youtube too, usually somebody will put a video on too and if something really is a complete piece of crap they will make some noise about it

I always search the heck out of something especially if what I want costs a lot of money
 
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You bet! After following the review threads of the Yaesu VX-8R and FTM-350 I purchased a VX-8DR with all the toys (GPS, Ext mic, Larger Battery, desk charger, BT board) and the original version of the FTM-350 (now updated) with all it's toys (GPS, BT Board and Voice Board). Both of which have been great investments. My next purchase will be the Baofeng UV-3R Mark II based on it's review.:thumbup:
 
From this board, (and it's earlier incarnations) I have picked up some good used gear. Also not having and kind of HROs within a couple hours drive from here the reviews written, video or otherwise are about as close to touchy feeley as I can get to most equipment.
 
Well let's see... Because of your site, I finally pulled the trigger and crossed "Ham ticket" off my bucket list seven months ago. Since getting my license in May, I've purchased an HF/VHF radio, two VHF/UHF mobiles, two VHF/UHF HT's, a 10m mobile, amp, tuner, power supply, meters, seven antennas, and hundreds of feet of wire and co-ax, connectors, etc...

Yes, your site has helped the economy. Had I not found it, I'd still be another one of those guys that LOVED CB as a kid and just never got around to getting the license to take it to the next level. Thanks. Thanks a TON!

My wife wishes I'd never found worldwidedx.com :eek:

Edit/Add - Oh yeah, and a recent battle with a balun caused a trip to the ER, allowing me to put another $1000 back in to the economy in the name of ham radio. lol
 
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Black_Bart said:
i do more research, i do a google search which usually will include an eham.net review (i know eham has at least one troll who bad-mouths everything) search yahoo-groups, search blogspot and search youtube too, usually somebody will put a video on too and if something really is a complete piece of crap they will make some noise about it

I always search the heck out of something especially if what I want costs a lot of money
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I'm afraid Eham has more than trolls as it problem.

Majority of dudes just don't know how to operate their equipment, then they slam it with low marks.
 
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ARod: Let's say congradt's...You are truley now part of the Ham radio community!

7 Month's a ham...multiple radio set-ups up and running...
Antennas installed out the Wazu!.... And you've had only (1!) Oh **IT...
(You know the formula:1000 attaboys = (1) Oh **IT):D
Your doing well my friend...
Enjoy
Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays
All the Best
BJ

To advoid Hi-Jacking....
Mole: I purchased a FT2900 due to info here..73
 
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After reading the reviews on the Beofeng UV-3R on this forum, i broke down, swallowed my American pride and bought one
 
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