Tag Archives: FT-857D

More on the mobile install …

Posted on 2011-09-18 by James

So I managed to sneak in a little bit more work on the mobile install the other day, and here are some of the things I did: cut 5/8 and 1/4 wave whips for 2m fabricate new mount for NMO … Continue reading →

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Mobile (FJ Cruiser) amateur radio install

Posted on 2011-09-13 by James

So it has been two days of disassembling, designing, cutting, welding, test fitting, soldering, painting, you get the idea… Although I quite enjoy custom fabrication work, sometimes I just want to fast-forward to the results portion of a project. This … Continue reading →

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Operating /P from the campsite

Posted on 2011-08-15 by James

Well, I think I have found my favourite method of operating my amateur radio station! It would appear that (to me anyway) operating /P is the way to go. Over the past couple of months, I have had the privilege … Continue reading →

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Camping + radio ..

Posted on 2011-07-18 by James

I am excited to get out into the woods and enjoy some time away from the city. I’ll be camping with my wife and her extended family which is something we look forward to every year. This year we will … Continue reading →

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