Nutmeg
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In the process of getting my Amateur License and as such planning on my first radio and how to install it in the JL. Of course, this leads to a lot of questions that I am hoping the forum members can help me with them.
The FTM400 has caught my eye. It looks easy to program on the go, straight forward menu / keyboard entry and the built in APRS looks very convenient to use. Those that have used them what has been your experiences in real life use?
Has anyone had any issues with galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals in the antenna mounts?
Billymac- Looks like you used a Diamond luggage rack mount. Can the interference be solved my moving off center or is it simply not a good choice of equipment/mounting location? Have you installed the Cooltech mount and if so your thoughts on it and the radio performance with it?
Has anyone used the Teraflex hinge mount? https://teraflex.com/shop_items/5e00d91d56d70ed493ae4bae
Thanks in advance for all your help in my education.
The FTM400 has caught my eye. It looks easy to program on the go, straight forward menu / keyboard entry and the built in APRS looks very convenient to use. Those that have used them what has been your experiences in real life use?
Has anyone had any issues with galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals in the antenna mounts?
Billymac- Looks like you used a Diamond luggage rack mount. Can the interference be solved my moving off center or is it simply not a good choice of equipment/mounting location? Have you installed the Cooltech mount and if so your thoughts on it and the radio performance with it?
Has anyone used the Teraflex hinge mount? https://teraflex.com/shop_items/5e00d91d56d70ed493ae4bae
Thanks in advance for all your help in my education.
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