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Message started by DaveC on 11/05/8 at 11:26:25

Title: Borrow a Handheld HAM at ROTP?
Post by DaveC on 11/05/8 at 11:26:25

I have volunteered to be in charge of the Iron Bridge Spectator location this year. I only have a mobile for my car and not a handheld. I would really like to be in touch with the Stage Commander and those running the stage.

I was wondering if anyone has a 2m handheld that they would be willing to lend me for Friday and Saturday or Saturday only?

Title: Re: Borrow a Handheld HAM at ROTP?
Post by dtompsett on 11/05/8 at 16:26:49

FYI...

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Icom-u2AT-2-Meter-FM-Handheld-Transceiver-w-Accessories_W0QQitemZ300269778293QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300269778293&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Don't know the seller.

And you might have some trouble sourcing replacement batteries if needed.

Found some replacement battery cell inserts at Batteries America...
https://01836cd.netsolstores.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=172

And if your budget is a little higher...
http://cgi.ebay.ca/YAESU-VX-1R-VHF-UHF-ULTRA-COMPACT-DUAL-BAND-TRANSCEIVER_W0QQitemZ220303892430QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220303892430&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
With a decent extra antenna. And new enough you can find parts for it.

Anything over $150 and you might as well buy new.

Title: Re: Borrow a Handheld HAM at ROTP?
Post by dtompsett on 11/05/8 at 18:43:31

And a couple more... for others who might be interested...

http://www.ontarioswapshop.com/

Found this one...
VE3SQ/VE3KLM, Frank at ve3klm@sympatico.ca OCT. 20 /08
- Yaesu ultra compact Dual bander with wide band receive, Model VX-2R complete with charger, antenna and manual, in box, all immaculate, ( only used a few times by old man ;-) ) $ 125 + shipping.

Title: Re: Borrow a Handheld HAM at ROTP?
Post by Anthony_T on 11/05/8 at 19:58:07

Hi Dave - you could borrow mine. Only problem I have with it is that I lost the belt clip at Neiges. (its a Yaesu if anyone has any leads on a clip)

Anthony

Title: Re: Borrow a Handheld HAM at ROTP?
Post by DaveC on 11/05/8 at 20:32:09

Thanks Anthony, I will catch up to you at some point in Bancroft. No clip is not a problem, I have lots of pockets!