HAM Radio-Amateur Radio-VX-8R-any one here.?

[coolpilot]

Hi,
I'm wondering if there are any Licensed HAM Radio ( Amateur Radio ) operators here on the forums.

Have you installed any radio.? ( HT or any kind of mobile Radio)
if so can you please share your experiences and show some pictures.

I have a Nolan N43 helmet (with bluetooth) and am planning to install a VX-8R on my 2009 SE5.
any adivce please.

Thanks in advance.
:spyder2::spyder2::spyder2::spyder2::spyder2::spyder2:

 

[ArmyJoe]

N8JRH here. I'm debating whether to put in a 2-meter system or CB. I don't hear much on 146.52, so I'd be limited to local repeaters. With a CB system, at least I can talk to someone wherever I go and get reports of speed traps.

Either way, I'm putting one of these APRS units in the Spyder so friends and family can monitor my location on the web: http://www.byonics.com/microtrak/mtaio.php

 

[coolpilot]

N8JRH here. I'm debating whether to put in a 2-meter system or CB. I don't hear much on 146.52, so I'd be limited to local repeaters. With a CB system, at least I can talk to someone wherever I go and get reports of speed traps.

Either way, I'm putting one of these APRS units in the Spyder so friends and family can monitor my location on the web: http://www.byonics.com/microtrak/mtaio.php

Thanks, a very valid point from you.
I guess T will opt for a CB system too.. a Midland system ....
http://www.midlandradio.com/CB-Radio.WYQ/75-822
and maybe the APRS unit too.
73s
KC2LVB

 

[ArmyJoe]

Wow, that's kinda cool. I didn't realize that handheld CB was do-able. A resonant whip for channel 19 is something like 8.6 feet. There must be a heck of an impedance-matching network and/or coils in there.