I have to agree with Lester - an FT-857D is the easiest package. Taking a computer, radio, amp, tuner, etc will be a major PITA.
A ruggedized laptop (I use a Panasonic ToughBook CF-30 MK.2) and a Flex 3000 would be the best Flex setup, but that needs 13.8V for the Flex and 120V or a voltage booster for the laptop. -------------------------------- Justin KB1TFH On Jun 10, 2012, at 10:52 PM, Kevin Whitcomb wrote: > > Hi everyone, I just got my ticket a few months ago and I'm looking at buying > a radio next month. I'm thinking that a 1500 will be a good start for me. > Ultimately, I'd like to be able to take the rig with me on the international > humanitarian missions I do (for backup communications) so size is a factor. > (cost is too, I don't charge for these missions I do) Also, I realize I need > more power than 5 watts, so I'll also be looking for a small 100 watt amp > compatible with the Flex. Does this sound feasible? > > And can I get some advice from any of you who travel internationally on the > realities of taking a flex rig into different countries and operating them in > primitive conditions? (Jungle, desert, etc…) > > Thank You, > Kevin Whitcomb > KD0RUR > eyesofman.org > _______________________________________________ > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ > Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ _______________________________________________ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
