Looking for 2 meter 440 rig

[Matt2001TJ]

If any fellow hams have a dual band mobile rig that you want to sell or barter let me know...MATT...

[Roger]

Matt -

Have you looked at all the ham websites? Start with this one: http://www.eham.net Check out their classified section.

[Materdaddy]

http://cgi.ebay.com/WOUXUN-KG-UVD1P-...efaultDomain_0

I've heard that those are good (for the price, the specs look damn good). They recently received FCC approval (FCC ID:WVTWOUXUN04). I believe Scott is thinking about buying one of these soon too.

Make sure you get the "KG-UVD1P" if you want DTMF. Besides the letter P, that's the only noticeable difference between the KG-UVD1 and the KG-UVD1P. If you use eBay, be careful, it looks like a lot of auctions say KG-UVD1P in the title, then are actually for "original KG-UVD1 radio".

[Materdaddy]

Matt -

Have you looked at all the ham websites? Start with this one: http://www.eham.net Check out their classified section.

Another good classified is qrz.com's.

[fun4wheelerguy]

I find them on Craigslist under electronics randomly. I have bought them for as little as $100.00 with the antenna (yeasu ft-5100) and it works very well.

[OU812]

Kenwood TM-D710 2m/70cm Mobile 6/10 $400
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/ele/1910104250.html

[Materdaddy]

http://cgi.ebay.com/WOUXUN-KG-UVD1P-...efaultDomain_0

I've heard that those are good (for the price, the specs look damn good). They recently received FCC approval (FCC ID:WVTWOUXUN04). I believe Scott is thinking about buying one of these soon too.

Make sure you get the "KG-UVD1P" if you want DTMF. Besides the letter P, that's the only noticeable difference between the KG-UVD1 and the KG-UVD1P. If you use eBay, be careful, it looks like a lot of auctions say KG-UVD1P in the title, then are actually for "original KG-UVD1 radio".

Reading comprehension fail. I missed the "mobile" part. Sorry!

[Matt2001TJ]

Matt -

Have you looked at all the ham websites? Start with this one: http://ww.eham.net Check out their classified section.

Looked on e-ham and nothing at this point. I wish I would have just bought a mobile rig at first but oh well.... I do like my Yaesu VX-6R as it is a nice four band H/T but more power output is needed for some of the machines that are farther away. At least a Yaesu 7900 or a 8900 is what I would like. The programming software makes rigs like this a breeze to set up.

[TDS SD]

Amplifier

Have you considered an amp for your HT.
Here is a link. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3549
Boost your dual band handheld to 45 Watts on 2 Meters or 35 Watts on 440 MHz . . .
Automatic Band Selection . . . Single connector for dual band radios/antennas . . .
Full Duplex operation . . . Reverse polarity protection . . . Mobile bracket . . .
Add this Mirage dual band amp and boost your HT to 45 Watts on
2 Meters or 35 Watts on 440 MHz!
Your handheld becomes a powerful mobile or base when you need it.
Turn “You’re breaking up . . . Can’t copy” into “Solid copy . . . Go
ahead.”
Talk further . . . Reach distant repeaters . . . Log onto faraway packet
bulletin boards.
Works with all FM handhelds up to 7 Watts. Power Curve chart
shows typical output power for your input power.
Full Duplex Operation
Mirage’s exclusive FullDuplexAmpTM lets you talk on one band and
listen on the other band at the same time -- just like a telephone conversation!
(Requires a compatible HT).
Mirage BD-35 gives you the most for your money! Here’s why . . .
. . . Automatic frequency band selection -- you’ll never forget to
switch bands
. . . Single input connector and single output connector for both
bands -- easy to use with dual band radios and antennas
. . . First-class strip-line techniques -- superb RF performance and
reliability
. . . Custom wrap-around heatsink -- provides excellent heat distribution
. . . Reverse Polarity Protection -- saves your amp if you connect
power backward
. . . Automatic RF sense transmit/receive switch -- makes operation
easy
. . . Low input SWR -- keeps your handheld safe from overheating
. . . “On Air” LEDs -- tell you which band is transmitting . . . Free
mobile mounting bracket
. . . Small size: just 5x13/4x5 inches
. . . Full one year MIRAGE warranty
Power Curve -- typical Mirage BD-35 output power
Watts Out
(2 meters)
Watts In
(440 MHz)
Watts In
10 18 30 40 45 45 45 45+ 45+
4 10 16 26 32 35 35 35+ 35+
45+
35+
.25 0.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
NEW LOW PRICE!!!
BD-35
$159.95

[troyboy162]

Looked on e-ham and nothing at this point....

ive been searching this weekend. not too many jems out there for sale used. also they seem to be holding there value quite a bit more then id like to see as a buyer haha

[Materdaddy]

ive been searching this weekend. not too many jems out there for sale used. also they seem to be holding there value quite a bit more then id like to see as a buyer haha

That was something that surprised me when getting into Ham...

[Matt2001TJ]

ive been searching this weekend. not too many jems out there for sale used. also they seem to be holding there value quite a bit more then id like to see as a buyer haha

Agreed,... those that have used stuff usually want quite a bit for it VS. the new price. Almost had a yaesu 5200 on ebay but when it sold it went for 200 bucks...for a rig that was made in 1993

[troyboy162]

yeah thats typical of what i saw too. thats crazy to buy a 18 year old radio for just a little less then a brand new fancy radio. i ended up just buying new. the price hurts me but geez its almost a good investment cause radios are depreshiating slower then the dollar.