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    Ham Radio Operators... Mobile, HT, or Both?

    I travel with both. It is simply a matter of versatility and trying to have the right tool for the job at hand.
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    Overlanding and DMR/D-Star/etc.?

    Here is the reality of digital modes to really take full advantage of them you need at least a repeater. Running digital telephone in simplex operation you the advantages are minimal. Now digital modes for data is a different story entirely as highlighted by APRS.
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    New Yaesu FTM-300DR vs FTM-400XDR?

    The D710 has a hardware TNC that is built into the radio that is completely accessible and fully functional by cable and external device. As such you can utilize that TNC to do more then just APRS on the radio. However the 400XDR utilizes a software TNC that isn't as easily accessible or...
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    Overlanding+Ham=Resurgence?

    Radio is only and tool and amateur radio is a versatile tool that fits very nicely with overlanding/off-roading. As for overlanding specifically communication off the beaten path has long been a goal and radio has long been a potential solution. With todays technology amateur radio gives those...
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    New Yaesu FTM-300DR vs FTM-400XDR?

    So with these two radios the question isn't one of quality it is one of feature set. So both have built-in GPS and both do APRS and both are dual band 2m/70cm. The question you have to asked yourself is regarding APRS and C4FM. If digital voice is important to you then the 400XDR is the radio...
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    2016-2018 GMC/Silverado HAM Owners?

    Technically the ground cab be placed anywhere. The battery is the most commonly recommended location but any body panel that is well grounded will work. I once used a seat bolt as my ground and it worked well.
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    Trouble with Kenwood TM-D710A

    There shouldn't be any continuity between the center conductor and ground. Who is the mounts manufacturer? I would start there. If you have a manufacturing defect it should be warrantied. Outside I'd say go buy new cabling and fix it right.
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    GoPro

    My Gopro Hero 5 mounted up on a Ram mount.
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    Gopro hero 5 digiscoping

    Guys I have a Hero 5 and am looking of a way to do some digiscoping with it. I want to be able to attach it to binos and scopes. What is the best adapter out there for this purpose these days?
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    Corona road trip

    Let them Wyoming ism't doing so such things. At least as of yet. Right now they only shut down certain businesses.
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    Corona road trip

    Guys given that state of things at present I am presenting an idea. Let's put together a cross state Wyoming dirt road trip. I know many people are shutdown in terms of employment right now as such I see this as an opportunity to travel. So here is my proposal. We do we week long road trip...
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    RF anywhere

    I don't expect such a draw to be a common occurrence. The only time I foresee such an event happening is if the D710 is beaconing APRS data and I am working HF at the same time. As such the draw would be brief. Regardless I want to ensure that such draws are accounted for.
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    RF anywhere

    I always said that I'd never buy a Ram truck but when I test drove the 4th gen I changed my mind. Mercedes has done great things with the brand. And as for the Ram mounts 2 of the 3 are Ram brand. The mount for the radios is actually a Lido mount. But yes I like Ram Mounts too, they make...
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    RF anywhere

    I have been working on perfecting my mobile comms/office for the last couple weeks. My goal is to have something as close to all band, all mode, anytime, anywhere RF solution for communications. To get there I have to add a HF solution, fully expand on the operational capability of my existing...