Re: [Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice
The only performance shortcoming I have seen is the ability to act as a “band Scanner” when a really strong signal comes up off freq but in band. But at least that is down in the background noise level and never a real issue. Even some times useful to let me go check on what is going on. Lester B Veenstra MØYCM K1YCM W8YCM les...@veenstras.com US Postal Address: 5 Shrine Club Drive HC84 Box 89C Keyser WV 26726 GPS: 39.33675 N 78.9823527 W Telephones: Home:+1-304-289-2057 US cell +1-304-209-8209 Guam Cell: +1-671-929-8141 Jamaica:+1-876-352-7504 This e-mail and any documents attached hereto contain confidential or privileged information. The information is intended to be for use only by the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail or any documents attached hereto is prohibited. ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice
I agree. I love traveling with my FT857D. It never leaves the trunk when at home and can make a mad dash to the travel cases. What it lacks in performance, it more than makes up for in size and ease of use portable. Bob Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid -Original message- From: Lester Veenstra les...@veenstras.com To: Kevin Whitcomb kevinwhitc...@hotmail.com, flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Mon, Jun 11, 2012 06:29:55 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice Kevin: Not to denigrate the F:EX ( I am waiting on a 5000) but as one who has trouble finding open spaces in the passport for new visa stamps, may I suggest you look at the Yaesu FT-857, or similar. This, in the size of a book, gives 100 watts on all modes, all bands, and you do not need a laptop unless you are running digital. You do need 12V. In most travel situations, I get that with a jumper cable hooked to a car battery, with the other end modified with a connector to the radio. By the way, on the beach, I run from 8 AM to 4PM with just a 50 AH battery that I charge up at night. Les Lester B Veenstra MØYCM K1YCM W8YCM les...@veenstras.com m0...@veenstras.com k1...@veenstras.com After 15 June 2012 US Postal Address: 5 Shrine Club Drive HC84 Box 89C Keyser WV 26726 Before 15 June 2012 UK Postal Address: Dawn Cottage Norwood, Harrogate HG3 1SD, UK Telephones: Office: +44-(0)1423-846-385 Home: +44-(0)1943-880-963 Guam Cell: +1-671-929-8141 UK Cell: +44-(0)7716-298-224 US Cell: +1-240-425-7335 Jamaica: +1-876-352-7504 This e-mail and any documents attached hereto contain confidential or privileged information. The information is intended to be for use only by the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail or any documents attached hereto is prohibited. ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice
Thanks for the input guys! I can't take anything that looks like a radio, it could cause problems with some of the places I go. My thought behind wanting a 1500 is that it looks like a portable hard drive and is pretty small and light. Also, I was thinking that the cost of a used 1500 plus a used amp would be hundreds cheaper than the cost of a 3000. As far as a tuner, my thought was that I wouldn't need one. I'd take a resonate antenna cut specifically for a small portion of the 40 meter band. This setup would be CW only. As far as lugging a computer - I have to take a laptop with me anyway. I edit my photography and video while in the field plus I use it to run the BGAN satellite modem which is my primary means to communicate with the world. (check out my website to see what I do: http://eyesofman.org) The purpose of all this is to have a backup in case the BGAN goes down or I'm in a place where it doesn't have line of site to its bird. I plan on teaming with a few HAMs here in the states with big gun stations (ie, nice beams) to have regularly scheduled QSOs saying where I at, what's happening, etc... ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice
Kevin: Not to denigrate the F:EX ( I am waiting on a 5000) but as one who has trouble finding open spaces in the passport for new visa stamps, may I suggest you look at the Yaesu FT-857, or similar. This, in the size of a book, gives 100 watts on all modes, all bands, and you do not need a laptop unless you are running digital. You do need 12V. In most travel situations, I get that with a jumper cable hooked to a car battery, with the other end modified with a connector to the radio. By the way, on the beach, I run from 8 AM to 4PM with just a 50 AH battery that I charge up at night. Les Lester B Veenstra MØYCM K1YCM W8YCM les...@veenstras.com m0...@veenstras.com k1...@veenstras.com After 15 June 2012 US Postal Address: 5 Shrine Club Drive HC84 Box 89C Keyser WV 26726 Before 15 June 2012 UK Postal Address: Dawn Cottage Norwood, Harrogate HG3 1SD, UK Telephones: Office: +44-(0)1423-846-385 Home: +44-(0)1943-880-963 Guam Cell: +1-671-929-8141 UK Cell: +44-(0)7716-298-224 US Cell: +1-240-425-7335 Jamaica: +1-876-352-7504 This e-mail and any documents attached hereto contain confidential or privileged information. The information is intended to be for use only by the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail or any documents attached hereto is prohibited. ___ 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/
Re: [Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice
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/
Re: [Flexradio] Looking to buy a 1500 and for some advice
To make the 1500 do what you want, you will need to buy an amp and a tuner. The cost of those two additional items equals or exceeds the cost of a 3000, and the 3000 has a better receiver. I've seen a lot of new hams start out with a marginal setup, then get discouraged because it is hard to make contacts. Some people love the challenge, have big antennas to make up for the low power, etc. But starting out, a nice 100 watt rig is a great starting experience. On 6/10/2012 7:52 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/
