[2m / 70cm Dual band antenna suggestions]

Jest tryed a browning br 450

Nice

[questions about entry level ham operation and testing..]

Oh ! on you hf question you could always go with a CB mobile one of the 10 meter brand CB'S a magent mount good CB antenna can easily be shortened to more than cover the 10 M BAND

[questions about entry level ham operation and testing..]

The 6m band has an FM part . You can can get ht's for FM 6m .but you whill need to up grade the ant. Ebay has ladder line ant's cut for 6 M FM an 18 ft CB coax jumper and a couple of adapters throw your ladder line up in a tree and start waiting for FM openings on 6 M it's fun . 

[Coux lmr 400 v ldf2 50 =3/8 hard line]

I'm just trying to learn my way around the site and making a whole lot of mistakes doing it !

Yes I was comparing costs versus line loss I think I put it in the wrong spot though

[Coux lmr 400 v ldf2 50 =3/8 hard line]

Now you are just scaring me !

im am a he !

I picked the wrong sport when I picked radio

[Ham UHF vs GMRS]

With a little Google research you should be able to find an amateur radio club in your area most people in these clubs are more than willing to show you there radio's and answer as many questions as they can . And please remember if everybody like the same thing Walmart would constantly be sold out

[2m / 70cm Dual band antenna suggestions]

Tram 1/4 wave

[questions about entry level ham operation and testing..]

With a little research you could find some local ham clubs most are happy to meet new people and would be more than happy with technical advice and test question preparation

[questions about entry level ham operation and testing..]

Hi

You will enjoy the 10 M BAND it is now opening and IMAX 2000 or Antron 99 stick antenna 20' 30' up will work just fine and a lot of your 10 m c B's although frowned upon  is a minimal investment to see if you like it or not

[Longer range ant]

I should have said does anyone have one and how well does it work

[Coux lmr 400 v ldf2 50 =3/8 hard line]

I'm sorry I should have put this under technical discussion or maybe technical question

[Coux lmr 400 v ldf2 50 =3/8 hard line]

Coux calculator qsl.net

Tms lmr 400

$1.45 f

Loss at 30' at 50w in. 7.4w

42.6w at ant with a 1swr .

Ldf2 50 = 3/8 hard line

$1.50 f

Loss at 30' at 50w in 2.4w

47.6w at ant with a 1swr

 

 

[Longer range ant]

Arrow antenna

464 mhz 7 element Yagi for GMRS