ropin4gold
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Glad you settled on one. Now you can begin researching your next purchase. This hobby will bleed you dry......
Hey gpd2paul4, how're you doing with your new FT-60?
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I've had that problem too, I just increase the transmitting power and then I get better signal reports. In fact, that happened today to me. I think partly it's the repeater reception of your signal and your surroundings.
Ok. Thanks. I did check and the power output was on HIGH (5 watts), so I don't know if that is the problem. I think it is probably my surroundings because I have a lot of trees at home and a lot of tall buildings when I went to Chicago... So, that may very well be the problem. Anyone have other ideas of what I could do to get to these repeaters?
Thanks again!
Get a better antenna? Are you using the stock antenna? If your using the radio while mobile you could look into getting a 2meter/440MHz mobile antenna.
I do have this telescoping antenna from RadioShack that I originally purchased for my scanner. I just realized that it is also made for handheld ham transceivers, so this might work better. I can use my BNC to SMA adapter to attach it and that may work. Any thoughts?
Center-Loaded Telescoping Whip Antenna : Telescoping Antennas | RadioShack.com
How sturdy is it? I don't think that would be a great antenna to use while walking around and stuff.But other then that,give it a try and see what happens.
Hi all,
So far it seems to be a great radio! I just got my call sign on Thursday and have been pretty busy since then, so I only was able to call out on one of the local repeaters yesterday a couple times. Unfortunately, I didn't get any responses yet. I kind of have a feeling that my signals aren't going out properly, but I don't know that for sure. I know the radio's transmitter is working at least a little bit because I made some test transmissions on a simplex frequency, and I was able to hear that on my scanner loud and clear.
I have a friend coming over today who used to be very involved in ham radio and is looking to get back involved, so if he and I together can't figure out why my signals aren't getting out, I will post again on here to see if any of you have any thoughts.
Once again, thank you guys very much for helping me pick a good radio, so far I love my FT-60R!
KC9VZV
Go with the Diamond SRH-77CA.
Universal currently has them on sale for $19.95.
Trust me. You will be happy.
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If you choose to upgrade to a more versatile talkie,
check out the yaesu vx-6r You can have 6m,2m,220 and 440mhz.
73,
n9zas
True!!The SRH-77CA is what I use on my FT-60.
It will do a surprisingly good job on your scanner as well.