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Prerunner1982

Local Expert, Oklahoma USA
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Dual band capability. IMHO.
I have a dual band Yaesu FT-8800 dual band and it has survived the last 5+ years in multiple Jeeps. I live on country back roads and I am constantly wiping the dust off of my radios, and they still chug along.
There are many 2m repeaters so you would likely be fine with it, but there are many linked systems that are on 70cm so why not have that option too?
 

Wilbah

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Dual band capability. IMHO.
I have a dual band Yaesu FT-8800 dual band and it has survived the last 5+ years in multiple Jeeps. I live on country back roads and I am constantly wiping the dust off of my radios, and they still chug along.
There are many 2m repeaters so you would likely be fine with it, but there are many linked systems that are on 70cm so why not have that option too?
I figured if people truly needed the ruggedized version it would have popped up on the forum(s), but figured I would ask. Thanks for your help!
 

64Trvlr

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@1Louder - When it comes down to what to equip yourself with the big factor seems to be - how is the rest of the group I am going out with equipped so I can talk to them.
I agree with you, that's one of the reasons I have a 75 watt 2 meter Ham radio and a CB. Not everyone has the time, money and a license to use a Ham radio but a lot of people have a CB. I also have a handheld FRS/GMRS radio too.
 
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