suicideking
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I recently got a Yaesu FT-2980R installed. So recent, that I have only turned it on once or twice.
I had a relative tell me he had a radio he would give me around 6+ months back. I didn't remember the model and hadn't heard from him in a while. I got impatient and bought the 2980. So he sends me a Yaesu FT-8800R. Now I'm trying to figure out if I should keep what I have or get it swapped for the FT-8800R?
I already have the Larsen NMO2/70B antenna installed, so that would make it even easier to switch.
I'm mostly using the radio in my Jeep to talk to other Jeeps. Most of the guys I run with have a 2M. Many have the older version of the FT-2980.
I am also somewhat concerned about needing it for an emergency situation. My group did report a forest fire once. Though that was someone on a 2M. I'm not very interested in talking to people I don't know. Get enough chit chat at home and work lol.
Should I keep my current radio, or swap it? I obtained my license about a year ago, so not very knowledgeable other than understanding that the dual band gives more frequency options.
KM6IQC
I had a relative tell me he had a radio he would give me around 6+ months back. I didn't remember the model and hadn't heard from him in a while. I got impatient and bought the 2980. So he sends me a Yaesu FT-8800R. Now I'm trying to figure out if I should keep what I have or get it swapped for the FT-8800R?
I already have the Larsen NMO2/70B antenna installed, so that would make it even easier to switch.
I'm mostly using the radio in my Jeep to talk to other Jeeps. Most of the guys I run with have a 2M. Many have the older version of the FT-2980.
I am also somewhat concerned about needing it for an emergency situation. My group did report a forest fire once. Though that was someone on a 2M. I'm not very interested in talking to people I don't know. Get enough chit chat at home and work lol.
Should I keep my current radio, or swap it? I obtained my license about a year ago, so not very knowledgeable other than understanding that the dual band gives more frequency options.
KM6IQC