When oh when?

[Firekite]

At least CB has a few HHCH options.

Those CBs are super simplistic and channelized channelized. I used to run a Cobra 75 WX ST in my Jeep for trail runs with the club. None of us knew anything at all about RF, and our setups were terrible in hindsight, but it kinda sorta worked OK.

This is every conceivably option Cobra could think of to cram into the mic. They even had to come up with a ridiculous “memory” function. For this sort of application it works well. If someone could figure out a way to make a full featured, high quality HHCH for ham use that wasn’t a nightmare to use, that’d be great. I’m not sure any of the big three are up to the task.

 

[vagrant]

I had that Cobra model, but sold it to a fellow ham as I rarely use a CB. I did keep one CB radio and guess which one...

I believe I actually talked on it once when there was a traffic jam on the freeway. It proved useful as I was advised to stay in traffic as it was opening back up further ahead. I did not use that rubber duck, but an external antenna. I am surprised this design is not in production, but with a VHF/UHF radio. Such an obvious design to mimic, but patents and all.

Holy Cats! That junk rubber duck actually shows 2.4:1 SWR on 27.160 MHz which is the lowest and definitely climbs on both ends. Still, I am surprised about that reading with it on top of a Vector Impedance Analyzer. I bet I could talk around the block with that junk.

 

[mmckenna]

I am surprised this design is not in production, but with a VHF/UHF radio. Such an obvious design to mimic, but patents and all.

Not quite the same, but GME, an Australian radio company, makes some nice hand held control head radios. GME has made attempts to crack into the US market for professional 2 way radios, but never quite made it.

-NOT- ham, but still nice radios. They had VHF and UHF P25 radios that were HHCH. They sell some nice UHF CB radios in Australia that would be really nice to have up here on the GMRS band.

 

[K6GBW]

The solution to all of this is simple! Now that I'm retired, Yaesu should hire me to consult on their ham radio line. I could reach out and consult with forum members before Yaesu puts things into production! I'm sure we could workout a reasonable compensation package!

 

[ai8o]

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I have the FTM-400, too. The frustrating downside is that the mic connects not to the control head but to the radio body itself. I’m sure they have their reasons for making that choice, but I can’t imagine what they could possibly be.

Well, for me having the mike connect directly to the main unit is a plus operationally, and security wise.

NOT connecting the mike to the remote head means:
I can put the remote head overhead in the middle of the headliner.
This obviates having the microphone hanging down from the remote head, and swinging around distracting me as I drive.
Also, when you have to park in sketchy neighborhoods, this makes it a little less obvious that you have a two way radio in your truck.
Most thieves don't know the differnce between different radio types,
they just think "hey a CB! maybe I can pawn it !", little knowing that a 2m radio will get them little or nothing at Joes Pawn Shop.

 

[AK9R]

Well, for me having the mike connect directly to the main unit is a plus operationally, and security wise.

Some Icoms gave you a choice: plug the mic into the control head or the RF deck, either one.

 

[ai8o]

Some Icoms gave you a choice: plug the mic into the control head or the RF deck, either one.

Which Icoms?

I am looking to replace my FT-7900.
The radio is OK electronically, but the ergonomics are user UNfriendly.

 

[ai8o]

The solution to all of this is simple! Now that I'm retired, Yaesu should hire me to consult on their ham radio line. I could reach out and consult with forum members before Yaesu puts things into production! I'm sure we could workout a reasonable compensation package!

Do you speak Japanese?

 

[AK9R]

Which Icoms?

Looks like the IC-2730 has provisions for connecting the mic to either the control head or main unit.

Also, the IC-7000 and IC-7100, but that might not be the sort of radio you're looking for.

 

[Firekite]

Well, for me having the mike connect directly to the main unit is a plus operationally, and security wise.

Great, but for the rest of us we have no option when such a scenario doesn’t apply. Maybe one day.

 

[K6GBW]

Do you speak Japanese?

No..but my wife is Japanese and she taught me all the bad words!

 

[ai8o]

No..but my wife is Japanese and she taught me all the bad words!

Well then!
What a sweet deal.
You get paid and..... She will happy about you taking her back home to visit the inlaws.
You will have a nice tour guide/interpreter for when you go thru Akibahara.

Only question is does she know the electronic words?

 

[vagrant]

( Whomever stumbles in and reads this ) Avoid buying amateur radio gear in Akiba as the radios may be neutered compared to what we can do in the U.S.A. Nothing wrong with them, just different power levels and band plan for the Japan market. No need for interpreter on amateur radio stuff, but don't expect a detailed review. Hand over your Yen and enjoy the new gear, but yeah...don't.

Anyways, I like that line of thought. I'll work with Kenwood and Icom since they're not as prolific as Yaesu. I would love a D74 mobile version with a HHCH. Ohh...and I could live there on a work visa and not have to fly back every three months.

 

[kg7jqh]

Little late to the party, but Icom had a handheld that did it way back when... The IC-Z1A. I wanted one so bad back then...
I'd bite on a HHCH mobile in a heartbeat. I park in a less than desirable location for work, so hiding it all is a priority. I don't even like leaving the antenna on.

 

[W5GX]

Another user posted an option. May just fit the bill.

Low profile mobile radio

Has anyone seen another amature radio like this this one? It's branded cqwiz and the model is c-m01. For vehicles with limited space or motorcycles.

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