yanNov 13, 2022
what ham radio setup should i get for disaster prep (cheapness/portability preferred)
Show threadMoaiNov 13, 2022
@bcrypt I have a TH-D74. Seems to work out alright.
Show threadMatt
@moai @bcrypt the d74 is the Cadillac of handheld radios. But they are very expensive, have atrocious battery life, and are discontinued.
Nov 13, 2022 at 2:43pmWeb
Show threadMoaiNov 13, 2022
@spongeruiner @bcrypt and I have absolutely no use for it. Amateur radio is so dead, unless you’re on HF
Show threadMattNov 13, 2022
@bcrypt @moai ugh, that’s too bad. I’m sorry to hear that. The uhf/vhf ham radio scene where I’m at is extremely active. Tons of nets, lots of pots/sota activity, a wide area HamWan network, etc. The d74 is quite good for amateur satellites too if you pair it up with a cheap ht to make it full duplex! There’s a good number of satellites up currently, including the ISS if you haven’t tried that yet.
Show threadMoaiNov 13, 2022
@spongeruiner @bcrypt I think I’m doing it wrong. Never been able to hit a satellite. I set up a j-pole at home and can receive great but not having many contacts elsewhere.
Mostly I keep it around for police scanning and in emergencies when hiking. I don’t plan to renew my license.