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  1. 10-08-2010, 07:08 AM #1
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    So,I bought this!

    FS: Kenwood TR-751A all mode
    *****SOLD TO MIKE W5IEI*****I have a very nice Kenwood TR-751A all mode 2 meter radio. No issues, works 100%. It has the TU-7 tone board for repeater use. Copy of the manual, MIC and quick release mobile mount. Non smoker.
    Asking $260 ship. HI and AK pay a little extra on shipping.
    Listing #859383 - Submitted on 10/06/10 by Callsign KE6TE, Modified on 10/07/10

    I'm going to try my hand at weak signal VHF.

    I'll be putting this up @ 75 ft
    http://texasantennas.com/index.php?o...d=132%20%20%20

    What are your experieces with VHF?
    I really don't know what to expect.
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    My antenna will be tuned for 144.
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    Quote Originally Posted by W5IEI View Post
    P.S.
    My antenna will be tuned for 144.
    Hello.
    B.S.
    My antenna will be tuned for 27.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KA5PIU View Post
    Hello.
    B.S.
    My antenna will be tuned for 27.
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    I saw that listing. Enjoy!

    I had picked up the older Kenwood mobile multi-mode 2 meter rig, but it got sold off when we lost the previous QTH. But one day!
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    Quote Originally Posted by W5IEI View Post
    What are your experieces with VHF?
    I really don't know what to expect.
    Without enhancements, I would say that contacts out to 100-300 miles is typical, depending on height of antenna. With enhancements like tropo and Es, it could well be 1500 miles+.


    I can only offer the following anecdotal experiences. These may not be typical where you live.

    From 100 feet ASL, with an 8-element beam, and 100 watts: Claymont, DE to Kansas City, MO. That's about 1,000 miles.

    From 400 feet ASL, with a 13-element beam and 50 watts: Wilmington, DE to Huron, SD. That's about 1,200 miles.

    Both of those cases were due to enhancements; either tropo, Es, or a combination.

    YMMV
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ3N View Post
    Without enhancements, I would say that contacts out to 100-300 miles is typical, depending on height of antenna. With enhancements like tropo and Es, it could well be 1500 miles+.


    I can only offer the following anecdotal experiences. These may not be typical where you live.

    From 100 feet ASL, with an 8-element beam, and 100 watts: Claymont, DE to Kansas City, MO. That's about 1,000 miles.

    From 400 feet ASL, with a 13-element beam and 50 watts: Wilmington, DE to Huron, SD. That's about 1,200 miles.

    Both of those cases were due to enhancements; either tropo, Es, or a combination.

    YMMV
    ASL (Above sea level), or AGL (Above ground level)?

    I only ask for clarification, because I can foresee you having a 400 ft tower :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by KC2UGV View Post
    ASL (Above sea level), or AGL (Above ground level)?

    I only ask for clarification, because I can foresee you having a 400 ft tower :)
    It's not a typo. ASL

    AGL would have been no more than 25 feet in either case.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ3N View Post
    It's not a typo. ASL

    AGL would have been no more than 25 feet in either case.
    Wow! I've got some faith for my setup now :) Seriously, I figured you had a 400ft tower though :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by KC2UGV View Post
    Wow! I've got some faith for my setup now :) Seriously, I figured you had a 400ft tower though :)
    It's Delaware, not Montana.
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