I have no problem hitting the repeater from Deer Park, Tx. with an ICOM
W32A & that's easily 35+ miles away.
As Robert says, you've got a radio, antenna or COAX problem.
I used to have no problem hitting the repeater from my pickup with a 1/4
wave 18" long mag mount on the top of my old pickup when I was still
able to drive. (BTW: I have a Kenwood TMG-707A DIRT CHEAP if you need a
DUAL BAND mobile rig, Make me an offer, I think I still have the
mentioned antenna in the garage.
D. Howard Bingham, Deer Park, Tx.
KE5APJ
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On 4/1/2020 11:30 AM, Robert Polinski via BVARC wrote:
If you cannot hit the 146.94 with 50w from Missouri City, you have a radio
or antenna problem with your mobile rig. Robert
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From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> On Behalf Of Mark Brantana via BVARC
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2020 11:17 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org>
Cc: Mark Brantana <mark.brant...@gmail.com>
Subject: [BVARC] Looking for a 2-meter
I have been testing out my equipment against the emergency nets, and find my
reach to be pretty weak from the house (50 W from the Car); Missouri City.
Could not even touch the 146.940 ARES SW repeater or the Red Cross. I want
to be able to confidently reach the local emergency repeaters.
To get out better, I am considering adding a Firestik antenna above my TV
antenna (yes, we are cheap) for the house. This is going to involve about 75
ft of coax unfortunately. These I have found, but I am open to any
thoughts.
Mainly, I am looking for a used 2-m station, and was wondering if anyone has
one they might want to part with.
I may be open to a used (HOA discreet) antenna too.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Mark
N5PRD
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Deer Park, Texas *Ph: 281-584-5301 (Voice/Text)
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