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VHF/UHF Station Setup

Mobile Radio​

  • Model: Yaesu FTM-500DR
  • Bands: 2m/70cm
  • Power Output: 50W VHF / 35W UHF
  • Features:
    • C4FM/FM
    • GPS
    • APRS

Handheld Radios​

  • Yaesu FT5D

    • Dual-band (2m/70cm)
    • C4FM/FM
    • GPS/APRS

  • Quansheng UV-K5/UV-K6(8)/UV-5R+

    • Dual-band (2m/70cm)
    • Wideband receive
    • Portable operation

Antennas​

  • Base Station: Diamond X30A

    • Gain: 5.5dBi (VHF), 8.0dBi (UHF)
    • Height: 30ft

  • Mobile: Comet SBB-5NMO

    • NMO mount
    • Dual-band

  • Portable: Signal Stick

    • Flexible whip
    • Great for SOTA/POTA

Repeaters​

  • Local Repeaters:
    • 146.760 (-) W7SP
    • [Add your local repeaters here]

Digital Modes​

  • APRS via Mobilinkd TNC3
  • YSF/DMR (via MMDVM hotspot)
  • SSTV (when conditions allow)

Station View​

[Add a photo of your VHF/UHF setup here]