When you need a hammer….

[mmckenna]

I just moved to a new office. I had to hang some photos, certificates, license, etc. on the wall. Didn't want to walk out to the truck to get a hammer for a couple of small nails.

Reached for an old VHF P200 I had sitting on my "museum" shelf.

Damn, those things make great hammers!

 

[KK4JUG]

I've done similar type things (used a Coca-Cola glass bottle to drive nails, a Bell & Howell 16mm camera to crack pecans, etc.) Having said that, if I was building a house, I think I'd stick with the hammer.

 

[900mhz]

I used a HT220 quite a few times to hammer open frozen gate locks.

 

[belvdr]

I’d suggest using a CCR for a hammer but the nail would win.

 

[900mhz]

I’d suggest using a CCR for a hammer but the nail would win.

That item is a better candidate for a date with a Remington 870 tactical.

 

[DeoVindice]

I've hung pictures with an EFJ5100!

 

[AM909]

...Reached for an old VHF P200 I had sitting on my "museum" shelf. Damn, those things make great hammers!

We were just talking about that the other day at a ham breakfast, where one of the guys brought in an old VHF HT200 with that heavy metal battery cover and original telescoping antenna.

 

[mmckenna]

I’d suggest using a CCR for a hammer but the nail would win.

Dude, I have standards.

 

[W9WSS]

I heard about a guy at another municipal police agency who also didn't want to find a hammer, and used his Colt .45 service weapon, and the end result wasn't pretty. Luckily, no one was injured or killed. Bought himself a week off without pay for that stunt.

 

[Thunderknight]

I bet if you used an XG-100P you could drive a railroad spike.

 

[K7MFC]

I heard about a guy at another municipal police agency who also didn't want to find a hammer, and used his Colt .45 service weapon, and the end result wasn't pretty. Luckily, no one was injured or killed. Bought himself a week off without pay for that stunt.

Something is seriously F'd up if that's not a fireable offense. If that's even a real story..

 

[a417]

I used a HT220 quite a few times to hammer open frozen gate locks.

Wheel chocks on utility vehicles.

 

[merlin]

I have an old GE M-PA used for about everything except jack stand.
Yep, still works fine.
An old Dumont might compare.

 

[mmckenna]

I bet if you used an XG-100P you could drive a railroad spike.

I've got two XL-200P's sitting here, but they are loaners from Harris and I resisted the urge to properly test them for durability.

 

[12dbsinad]

Lowband P200's make great hammers. The extra long antenna gives the radio body great momentum.

Don't try it with your XL's, they are just made out of cheap plastic

 

[APX8000]

My APX8000s make nice hammers too....😱

 

[footage]

I've got some HTs one floor up that aren't good for much else -- happy to oblige.

 

[kb4mdz]

I heard about a guy at another municipal police agency who also didn't want to find a hammer, and used his Colt .45 service weapon, and the end result wasn't pretty. Luckily, no one was injured or killed. Bought himself a week off without pay for that stunt. View attachment 113399

Anyone THAT stupid should not be a sworn LEO, or even have a department issued firearm. Oy.

 

[kb3isq]

Anyone THAT stupid should not be a sworn LEO, or even have a department issued firearm. Oy.

He must have seen an old western where the Marshal would hang wanted posters with his 45