2 meter ham radio

I have just gotten my ham license and im looking for a Good but AFFORDABLE 2 meter handheld radio.

I love the Icom IC-v82. My first radio was the IC-v8. Both are affordable and low cost. The V82 has higher power and more features. I own them both... you can't go wrong with either. Both have excellent reviews.

2009-03-01 06:05:12 by ems82494

band opening

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50–54 MHz: Amateur radio 6 meter band; 50 MHz is an amateur-only radio control frequency

144–148 MHz: Amateur band 2 Meters

2008-02-09 16:33:32 by ZiPhoneJailbreaker

Price: $259.99 $189.00

2M VHF mobile Amateur Radio, Transmits 144-148Mhz, Receives 136-174Mhz.
Lighted Keypad Microphone w/ Direct Frequecy entry.
200 AlphaNumeric Memory channels, ctcss/dcs (PL DPL), NOAA Weather Alert.
Includes 13.8Vdc power cord, microphone mounting Bracket. Requires a suitable Optional 2 meter Antenna, Power Requirement 13.8Vdc at 14 Amps.
Four power levels: 75, 30, 10 5 watts output selectable, Scan Search functions.

I am looking to buy a new 2 meter amateur radio for my small car. I can't seem to find anything in the HRO catalog that does the trick. Does anyone with interest in the amateur radio hobby know of the model number of a miniature or small footprint radio? Please let me know.
73

The HRO catalog isn't easy to navigate !

You would have more choice by looking at dual band (2m and 70cm) rigs. Prices are very reasonable these days.

Look under the Multi Band FM Mobile section.

The Icom IC208 has a detachable face plate and is $275. It looks really neat and has 50 watts available on both bands. Hide the rig out of sight, the face plate is tiny and should fit just about any car.

The Kenwood TM-G707a has been around for a while so it is well proven.


My mobile rig is the Kenwood TM-D700.
Not the smallest, but the detachable faceplate is small enough.
But check out the spec !
It's a dual band FM rig.
Plug in a GPS and it will broadcast your position via the APRS network.
It works full duplex - i.e. you can work mobile through satellites !

I find 2m/70cms FM a little dull at times but there is so much you can do with the TM-D700 - it's going to be a classic ! BTW - my car is tiny and it fits in just fine !

Good luck es 73 !

2006-12-10 17:25:58 by Avery G

6dBi 5/8 wave design.
Base threads are 3/8-24.
5/8 Wave 2 Meter (144-148MHz) base antenna (NOT A CB ANTENNA).
Solid fiberglass wound with 19 gauge heavy insulated copper wire, approximately 45 long
This assembly will mount to the top of any mast up to 1.5 (38mm) in diameter.

Is the Icom IC-120 a 2-meter transceiver?

2 meters is 144-148 MHz VHF
this is 1260-1300 MHz
it is in the mm range not m

2007-07-31 23:13:44 by BEEFSHIELD

Im looking for a good ham radio 2 meter base antenna any recommendations?

I have the Arrow J-pole. Inexpensive, easy to assemble. It isn't the best antenna, but it is the best antenna for the price.

2009-01-06 14:42:38 by ems82494