"I have a Kenwood TM-D710GA in my Cherokee right now. It has the GPS receiver built in to the display unit and it's all set up to do APRS. I have one of the two channels devoted to APRS. The other I use for regular talking back and forth. I don't really pay attention to the text messages. I have looked into hooking up a computer to the COM port in the base unit but it's inconvenient to try to hook up to a tablet. Perhaps the next generation will just do bluetooth directly. I run a 1/4 wave antenna in an NMO mount through a hole in the roof. It works pretty well.
I also run a CB radio. A Cobra 75. That's my primary trail comms radio since CB is what most people use.
Not too long ago I picked up a pair of GMRS handhelds. I did get my license so I'm also looking at adding a 50W base station in the Jeep along with the other two radios."
I also run a CB radio. A Cobra 75. That's my primary trail comms radio since CB is what most people use.
Not too long ago I picked up a pair of GMRS handhelds. I did get my license so I'm also looking at adding a 50W base station in the Jeep along with the other two radios."
Do you speak clearly in the mountains with the ham? Or is that why you added gmrs.