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Yes thanks for the tips.
I have my gain at 9. I did hear feedback on not covering the mic hole. I think someone said lefties like me are at an advantage on this issue. But I try to stay aware of it regardless. Haven't gotten out on it much yet so I haven't gained a feel for it yet, things like how close to talk into the built-in mic, where the gain would do well, etc. Now that I can get out, that'll change soon enough though.
FWIW if the Tram has a short life span, I won't cry over it too much. I think this 1480 is a lower on the food chain clone of the Diamond X200; specs match and all that. At least I now know the tripod thing can make a huge difference even with a HT. So if/when the 1480 dies somehow, I'll just get the Diamond. I'm not implying the Tram choice was wrong or regrettable. I was of the mind to cheap out on the antenna itself and go good on the tripod and coax. The $70 or so I saved went into other radio accessories that were wanted now. And the items suggested by others helped a lot on the project, so it's a successful attempt.
I have my gain at 9. I did hear feedback on not covering the mic hole. I think someone said lefties like me are at an advantage on this issue. But I try to stay aware of it regardless. Haven't gotten out on it much yet so I haven't gained a feel for it yet, things like how close to talk into the built-in mic, where the gain would do well, etc. Now that I can get out, that'll change soon enough though.
FWIW if the Tram has a short life span, I won't cry over it too much. I think this 1480 is a lower on the food chain clone of the Diamond X200; specs match and all that. At least I now know the tripod thing can make a huge difference even with a HT. So if/when the 1480 dies somehow, I'll just get the Diamond. I'm not implying the Tram choice was wrong or regrettable. I was of the mind to cheap out on the antenna itself and go good on the tripod and coax. The $70 or so I saved went into other radio accessories that were wanted now. And the items suggested by others helped a lot on the project, so it's a successful attempt.