Bronco Hams check in

[sstclair]

Unfortunately I'm in the middle of a build so don't have a rig to go in the rig.;D Last rig I had (20+ years ago) was a Heathkit HW-2036A 2m. (which I still have).

I use an Alinco 2m handheld in and out of the daily driver but pretty much an HF guy.

73's KA1QNS

73's kg7iiz monitoring on the side..

 

[71_blue]

KB6LJM

I'm running a Kenwood TM221A 2M mounted on top of a CB radio. This is on a removable stock coming up off the floor next to the twin sticks. I use a mag mount on the roof for the 2M and have a coil mount adapted to the rear tire rack body mount for the CB.

Bob

 

[broncokak]

KB1MQG

I use a cheap Chinese hand held duel band that I got to toss in a backpack for emergencies. I’ve never signed on with my Ham license but listen in to a few of the local repeaters now and then.

I do use GMRS (WQOJ953) quite a bit but that's a different animal.

<edit> Might just well add I have a VHF business frequency too (WPOC620)

 

[dave67fd]

KB1MQG

I use a cheap Chinese hand held duel band that I got to toss in a backpack for emergencies. I’ve never signed on with my Ham license but listen in to a few of the local repeaters now and then.

I do use GMRS (WQOJ953) quite a bit but that's a different animal.

<edit> Might just well add I have a VHF business frequency too (WPOC620)

Ken,
Nice to know of another BONES brother with the hobby.

 

[broncokak]

Ken,
Nice to know of another BONES brother with the hobby.

Not much of a hobby really. Maybe someday I'll actually sign on. %)

 

[dave67fd]

Not much of a hobby really. Maybe someday I'll actually sign on. %)

Thats alright, I haven't been on in a while, probably a couple years. Station is currently dismanteled and no antenna up. I come and go with the hobby, been licensed since 78'.

 

[broncokak]

That's cool. One of my brothers is into it and I have a couple close friends that are too. On of my friend is the one that talked me into getting the license and keeping a irritable with me in hiking and camping trips. He got into a bind in a remote area that his cel didn't work but was able to hit a repeater and got help.

 

[starkypdx]

Kg7dlx
Yaesu Ft60 ht, 7900 in pickup, 857d on desk.
Kinda cool being able to talk to The globe on 10 meters.

 

[Amac70]

^^^^ham geek^^^^

 

[Tom Dummer]

Every time I see this thread title I inadvertently throw a second M into it. Much like my avatar.

 

[Bart]

Ki6CYF I run a Icom V8000 mobile and a Icom hand held. My antenna is on a plate off the back of my rig (on the swing away tire rack). Most CB places sell a plate that mounts around the front fender. It screws the the fender under the hood and comes out between the hood and fender. You could use that to mount a Ham antenna. My F350 has one installed.

 

[ManTruck]

N0KHC

I have several 2 meters and some 440 rigs but hard to find others to run with. All of the old men I ran with are gone.

I run ICOM and Kenwood, and some old Radio shack handhelds. I have a 60 watt amp for the 2 meter rigs.

I also have my dads HF rigs along with a few amps. I have a 2 kw amp of his which is awesome.

 

[broncokak]

Just picked this up for the Bronco to work the UHF GMRS channels we use and some 440 repeaters in the area. It's a pretty neat little radio and can be programmed right from the front of the radio. They make a VHF version too. If I can find one I might get it for 2M use.

 

[dave67fd]

Just picked this up for the Bronco to work the UHF GMRS channels we use and some 440 repeaters in the area. It's a pretty neat little radio and can be programmed right from the front of the radio. They make a VHF version too. If I can find one I might get it for 2M use.

Nice, looks ergonomic and simple with just the basics. Did you find a spot for the antenna you want to use?

Saw a few dual band unit's on CL i'm contemplating. You can always find apretty good rigs there.

 

[Baja71]

I'd love to put some sort of vintage 2M in my EB when restoration is complete. My main concern is antenna location. I won't drill any exterior body holes for it, and don't want the cable or magnet of a mag mount rubbing paint off the roof. I'm considering some sort of passenger side hood type mount...possibly. Looking for options.

 

[broncokak]

Nice, looks ergonomic and simple with just the basics. Did you find a spot for the antenna you want to use?

Saw a few dual band unit's on CL i'm contemplating. You can always find apretty good rigs there.

I have not come up with a good location yet. I have a mag mount I can use but I think I'd like some sort of spring mounted antenna on the right rear someplace. I can do something off the tire carrier it needed.

It is a nice little and super simple to use unit. I've hit a couple repeaters that are about 55 miles away with just a imple 1/4 wave antenna so far.

 

[broncokak]

I'd love to put some sort of vintage 2M in my EB when restoration is complete. My main concern is antenna location. I won't drill any exterior body holes for it, and don't want the cable or magnet of a mag mount rubbing paint off the roof. I'm considering some sort of passenger side hood type mount...possibly. Looking for options.

Do you have a stock tire carrier? I ran a 1/4 wave back there on my 76 for years. It worked well and was out of the way.

 

[Baja71]

I do have the rear carrier, but as a rule, those don't work very well...and my hinges are pretty well lubed up!

 

[broncokak]

My latest radio toy. Again, not Ham but a GMRS repeater for local coverage (about 25 miles I'm hoping).
I have an antenna for it but still need to get the feed line.

The thing I like about GMRS is that I can have my whole family on one call sign vs. Ham each person needs a call sign.

 

[jbawall]

Ki6CYF I run a Icom V8000 mobile and a Icom hand held. My antenna is on a plate off the back of my rig (on the swing away tire rack). Most CB places sell a plate that mounts around the front fender. It screws the the fender under the hood and comes out between the hood and fender. You could use that to mount a Ham antenna. My F350 has one installed.

What type of antenna do you have mounted on it?