Thread: Radio question

Quote: Originally Posted by MX813 Sorry for the 20 questions and my ignorance...just trying to learn more on better quality radios. The reason I am kinda confused is because of this: I am assuming (no negativity meant for anyone including original poster of quote above) that user is simply using for recreation and not worrying about license? Correct. ... go to a baja event, or sit out at Glamis... and many of the vehicles with antennas are...

Gotcha.... For the past events, we have been using GMRS/FRS radios. While those work fine, they have their limitations....range in valleys not so great but acceptable since my sweep teams work in pairs allowing one to run up a hill for better reception while the other attends to a downed rider. The other one is lack of privacy. We draw 4000 people to our event and well...there isn't enough channels to go around on these. Last thing we...

Quote: Originally Posted by gomie hey mitch you werent lost your donkey was Donkey spotted in Nevada, about a 150 miles east of Reno. http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/m...view=slideshow

Quote: Originally Posted by johnnyairtime I'll give you the quick, down and dirty; Buying a HAM radio, is not illegal. Using a HAM radio without a license is illegal. MOD'ing a HAM radio (removing MARS/CAP) is not illegal Using a modified radio is illegal. A business banded radio, is basically an upgraded ham radio. Better quality, made to better specs...etc. It also requires a different license to operate. As well, programming...

Quote: Originally Posted by PowerCell Not an elitist, just a professional. I was just being a smartarse. Your professional experience is not doubted by any means. What are the more common problems with those particular radios?

Mitch Bubba you were lost it's okay.... we wont hold it against you

You can't go wrong with the Yaesu's VX6 or the IC-V8. I know the IC-V8 needs to be moded to get race channels, it is so easy even Justin could do it. I have found that the Yaesu's are a bit more complicated the the Icoms. I personally prefer the Icom IC-V8. Simple, robust, waterproof (more importantly dust proof), easy to Mod and cheap. Do you live in San Diego? PM me and we can chat offline.

Remove all Advertisements I've been buying my race radios for chase trucks and hand helds for race bikes from HRO for decades. Then I drop them off to RLH Communication in National City and pick them up a few days later set up and ready to go.

THANKS.... that is exactly what i wanted to know...

Quote: Originally Posted by Danger Dave I got lost on the third page, so what are the odds that Gary will find someone to talk to that will understand his accent? Ya'll are the ones that talk funny