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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Dr_Kevorkian, Jun 10, 2010.

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  1. Sep 2, 2010 at 8:07 PM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    race radio is limiting though as its only worth getting if there are others in your area on the same frequencies...

    Ham radio would be a better option as you can tap into frequencies other than race frequencies... gives you more communications options...
     
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  2. Sep 2, 2010 at 8:08 PM
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    I personally think the best bang for the buck is a Yaesu FT-2800R or FT-2900R - 75 watts-o-power!

    [​IMG]

    I don't have one. I have Yaesus but not that one.
     
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  3. Sep 2, 2010 at 8:09 PM
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    true i have been looking at hams, but i need something that we (friends and I)could also fit in 4 wheelers etc.
     
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  4. Sep 2, 2010 at 8:12 PM
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    HBMurphy

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    I know about 10 guys with that radio in their toyota trucks. :D
     
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  5. Sep 2, 2010 at 8:19 PM
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    futuretacoowner

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    now how far will that thing catch?
     
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  6. Sep 2, 2010 at 8:24 PM
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    Distance is dependent upon terrian. look at it this way... FRS .5 watts, CB 4.0 watts, Typical race radio 50 watts, FT 2900R 75 watts :D
     
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  7. Sep 2, 2010 at 11:37 PM
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    75 watts at peak, yes. I wouldn't advise using it at peak power for very long though. The 2900 is one giant heatsink but running at 75w can overheat it. Typically you'd be using it at 25w or 10w.

    I've used Yaesu and I do like them but prefer Icom. If you're going to buy a mobile HAM radio, stick with one brand. Each operates a little differently but it's a royal pain to relearn with a new radio.

    In the same price range as the 2900 I'd look at the Icom 2200H. It's DSTAR compatible so you have the option later down the line if you choose.

    Depends on the wattage and if you're using a repeater.
     
    gobias, Sep 2, 2010
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  8. Sep 3, 2010 at 3:33 AM
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    Get the FT-2900R You won't regret it.

    I was stuck on the Kenwood 271a, Icom 200 and The ft 2900R. I ended up getting the Yaesu because of the watts it puts out and the price. And HBMurphy said it was a solid built radio.
     
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  9. Sep 3, 2010 at 2:56 PM
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    What about Dual-Band radios? Is it better to get dedicated radios or would it do the job for your average radio user?
     
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  10. Sep 3, 2010 at 8:50 PM
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    i have been looking at info on ham radios, but still dont quite understand them too much. have many questions such as if i know what frequency that lets say ski patrol are running their radios on can i use a ham radio to talk to them ( most ski patrollers in my area i am friends with, they eeven lend me their radios when possible)
     
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  11. Sep 3, 2010 at 10:34 PM
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    PM Paul aka HBMURPHY here on TW....

    he is licensed and can steer you in the right direction...

    :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Feb 2, 2011 at 8:48 PM
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    well, after taking my sweet time buying a cb radio, i finally picked one up today. I picked up everything except the antenna mounting bracket. Does anyone have a link to a good bracket or does it not really matter? and is there a way of mounting the antenna somewhere without one? anyone done it? THANKS GUYS!
     
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  13. Feb 2, 2011 at 8:52 PM
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  14. Feb 2, 2011 at 8:57 PM
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    Reminds me of my Icom 2100H...

    See how behind the times I am now.
     
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  15. Feb 2, 2011 at 8:58 PM
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    Firestiks the brand of my antenna but you cant buy from that website, it shows the link to "where to buy" and it shows only retailers. Unless im just plain ol blind:confused:
     
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    Try these guys. They have a good selection and have given me good service.

    http://www.rightchannelradios.com/mounting-hardware-73/
     
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  17. Feb 2, 2011 at 9:05 PM
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    darn, i wouldn't know. It's local for us so we just go there. Next place I'd try is fry's electronics. I bought one from there for like $5 but i returned it because my firestik kit came with one. :) Good luck with whichever bracket you choose/find.
     
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  18. Feb 2, 2011 at 9:15 PM
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    I've always ran cobra radios...but thats just me...installs are pretty easy. Here's my setup

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