Re: [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

2023-05-07 Thread Chris Medlin via BVARC 
For a few years i drove a mitsubishi lancer as a second vehicle and even though 
the windows were tinted (including visor strip above the A line on the 
windshield… ok in Tennessee law), i wanted to run super incognito since i was 
in the city with the nations highest crime rate.
So i picked up the icom ic-208H dual band and took a piece of sheet metal, 
painted it black, and cut it the width of the head and bent it at an angle such 
that I could slip it in above the headliner and use some of that super 
industrial velcro. Its a single vfo so its maybe 3-4” wide. Tucked the wire 
around from the headliner and down the frame along the windshield and under the 
dash back to the radio under the seat. The mic lived under the seat too. It 
worked out fabulous. Id just flip the sun visor down when i parked and it was 
completely hidden. And if I wanted to use it, it was only an eyeball glance up. 
Technically I could have slid it over to the space between the headliner and 
the rear view mirror, but then i couldnt hide it with the visor and these days 
cars have so much tech in the mirror you probably couldnt get into the 
headliner up there.
So thats a long story but maybe that gives you an idea. And i read the law 
someone posted in the thread below and it says you cant put something on the 
windshield that obstructs view.  There are a lot of places on the windshield 
that don’t obstruct view.

Good luck!
73/AC5CM/Chris

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On May 7, 2023, at 16:12, John Denison via BVARC  wrote:

 It all depends on where you install something to a windshield. The rear view 
mirror is attached to the windshield. My EZ Tag is placed in front of the rear 
view mirror so I can't see it unless I purposely look around the mirror. It the 
object doesn't obstruct or reduce the driver's view then there is no issue.

73
John Denison
KD5YOU

On 5/7/2023 6:01 AM, Eric Weder via BVARC wrote:
On a variation of your theme – did you know that many if not most states have 
laws against sticking things to your windshield?

Section 547.613 of 
the Texas Transportation Code reads: “a person commits an offense that is a 
misdemeanor: (1) if the person operates a motor vehicle that has an object or 
material that is placed on or attached to the windshield or side or rear window 
and that obstructs or reduces the operator’s clear view.”

That’s something I dug up on the Ram Mounts website. Obviously they enforce 
this with discretion or our toll passes would all be illegal. Something to bear 
in mind when planning your install …

Best regards,
Eric
AI5CI

From: BVARC  On Behalf 
Of Karl Bernard via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2023 11:33 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Karl Bernard 
Subject: [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

Anyone used either the FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR, or FTM-500DR and have some 
thoughts to share?

I'm thinking about getting a dual-band mobile to use in my 2016 Civic without a 
lot of space, so I've been doing a lot of research online about radios with a 
remote head that I can put on a window suction mount or something like that 
(still a lot of thinking about that, lol)

I like what I've seen so far about all of these radios and I like the bright 
colorful and highly legible screen on them, but I'm not sure if the FTM-500DR 
is worth another $200-300, depending on where you look... The touch screen is 
cool, but is it really worth it? Also think the FTM-200DR and FTM-300DR might 
require an external speaker since the head doesn't have one?

Thanks,
Karl
W5KMB





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[BVARC] Fw: BVARC BoD Meeting

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Re: [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

2023-05-07 Thread John Denison via BVARC 
It all depends on where you install something to a windshield. The rear 
view mirror is attached to the windshield. My EZ Tag is placed in front 
of the rear view mirror so I can't see it unless I purposely look around 
the mirror. It the object doesn't obstruct or reduce the driver's view 
then there is no issue.


73
John Denison
KD5YOU

On 5/7/2023 6:01 AM, Eric Weder via BVARC wrote:


On a variation of your theme – did you know that many if not most 
states have laws against sticking things to your windshield?


Section 547.613 
 of the 
Texas Transportation Code reads: “a person commits an offense that is 
a misdemeanor: (1) if the person operates a motor vehicle that has an 
object or material that is placed on or attached to the windshield or 
side or rear window and that obstructs or reduces the operator’s clear 
view.”


That’s something I dug up on the Ram Mounts website. Obviously they 
enforce this with discretion or our toll passes would all be illegal. 
Something to bear in mind when planning your install …


Best regards,

Eric

AI5CI

*From:*BVARC  *On Behalf Of *Karl Bernard via 
BVARC

*Sent:* Saturday, May 6, 2023 11:33 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
*Cc:* Karl Bernard 
*Subject:* [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

Anyone used either the FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR, or FTM-500DR and have 
some thoughts to share?


I'm thinking about getting a dual-band mobile to use in my 2016 Civic 
without a lot of space, so I've been doing a lot of research online 
about radios with a remote head that I can put on a window suction 
mount or something like that (still a lot of thinking about that, lol)


I like what I've seen so far about all of these radios and I like the 
bright colorful and highly legible screen on them, but I'm not sure if 
the FTM-500DR is worth another $200-300, depending on where you 
look... The touch screen is cool, but is it really worth it? Also 
think the FTM-200DR and FTM-300DR might require an external speaker 
since the head doesn't have one?


Thanks,

Karl

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Re: [BVARC] Major Event - Looking for Volunteers to Man BVARC/Ham Radio Booth - May 26th-28th, 2023

2023-05-07 Thread Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
 Thanks for jumping in on this. I will get back with you on this later this 
week. 
Thanks for volunteering. 
MikeN5VCX
On Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 06:08:21 AM CDT, Ruth - WA5MEL, Melissa via 
BVARC  wrote:  
 
 Hey Mike. My husband, WA5DAV and myself, WA5MEL will be at comicpalooza with 
our Star Trek club the whole weekend and can take time out to help with BVARC 
as well. Please keep us informed. 
On Wed, May 3, 2023 at 1:36 PM Mike Hardwick via BVARC  wrote:

Everyone at the club keeps talking about attracting younger members to the club 
and the hobby. So coming up on May 26th through the 28th, you can now get your 
chance to step forward and get involved to bring in the 
new generation of hams.  

The Innovation Lab at Comicpalooza will held at the George R Brown Convention 
Center over three days and will attract between 60,000 and 80,000 attendees. 
This event, which BVARC has been involved with in the 
past, is one of the most significant events in Houston for Robotics Displays. 
There will also be speakers covering area of STEAM (science, technology, 
engineering, the arts, and mathematics) that includes AI, ML, 
Advanced Robotics, Creativity, Innovation as well as other areas of topics that 
encourage greater engagement and increase interest in STEAM activities.  
BVARC has been invited to exhibit at this event as we have in the past. What 
would be different this year is the antenna trailer which can be set-up inside 
the George R Brown. It may not work very well for HF but it will 
turn a few heads being displayed. 
If you make it to the show, you might even see William Shatner of Star Trek!

If you are interested in helping on this, please contact me. 
Don't let this opportunity go to waste. Let's put our license and radios to a 
great use!
Mike Hardwick, N5VCXPresidentBrazos Valley Amateur Radio Club713-826-6917




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Re: [BVARC] General Meeting May 11th - RSVP for Food

2023-05-07 Thread Ambrose E Fawcett III via BVARC 
I will be there.  I want the BBQ brisket, no sour cream, with or without black 
beans on the baked potato.See menu below.Pump, WA5CYI


-Original Message-
From: Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Mike Hardwick 
Sent: Sat, May 6, 2023 6:59 pm
Subject: [BVARC] General Meeting May 11th - RSVP for Food

The BVARC general meeting is coming up in just a few days so I want to make 
sure there is enough food for the members coming out to the meeting. I have 
received a few RSVP's but unfortunately some of them did not indicate whether 
they wanted to eat or not. 
So if you would like to have a BBQ baked potato Thursday night, please send me 
an e-mail letting me know. I also need to the people that responded earlier to 
resend their answer. I need to get the answer no later than Monday. I did 
mention earlier about a Wednesday deadline but that will be too late for the 
cooking team to make adjustments to the food purchase. I apologize if this 
caused any convenience with anyone. 
I also did not list a full menu so here it is:
Baked Potato BBQ BrisketNo Sour creamCheeseBacon BitsChivesButterOptional a few 
Black Beans
There will be chocolate chips cookies and maybe another desert as well. And as 
always, water and soft drinks.
So come on out for a good time at the May11th general meeting for information 
on Museum Ships Weekend, have some good food and something new - "ham radio 
trivial pursuit"!
Mike Hardwick, N5VCXPresident Brazos Valley Amateur Radio 
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Re: [BVARC] General Meeting May 11th - RSVP for Food

2023-05-07 Thread Anthony Morones via BVARC 
Hello Mike,
        Kristy and I will not be eating but will be there for the meeting. It's 
her birthday and we will be doing something else. Please don't tell anybody 
about her birthday. She is not ready to advertise that just yet. 
Anthony MoronesW5LICki5lic@yahoo.com713-410-3948 

On Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 06:58:53 PM CDT, Mike Hardwick via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 The BVARC general meeting is coming up in just a few days so I want to make 
sure there is enough food for the members coming out to the meeting. I have 
received a few RSVP's but unfortunately some of them did not indicate whether 
they wanted to eat or not. 
So if you would like to have a BBQ baked potato Thursday night, please send me 
an e-mail letting me know. I also need to the people that responded earlier to 
resend their answer. I need to get the answer no later than Monday. I did 
mention earlier about a Wednesday deadline but that will be too late for the 
cooking team to make adjustments to the food purchase. I apologize if this 
caused any convenience with anyone. 
I also did not list a full menu so here it is:
Baked PotatoYour choice of BBQ sausage or BBQ BrisketSour creamCheeseBacon 
BitsChivesButterBlack Beans
There will be chocolate chips cookies and maybe another desert as well. And as 
always, water and soft drinks.
So come on out for a good time at the May11th general meeting for information 
on Museum Ships Weekend, have some good food and something new - "ham radio 
trivial pursuit"!
Mike Hardwick, N5VCXPresident Brazos Valley Amateur Radio 
Club
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Re: [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

2023-05-07 Thread Keith Dutson via BVARC 
 I have the FTM-400D.  I was going to install it in the Tahoe, but seldom drive 
it,  So, I am willing to sell it at a very reasonable price.
73, Keith NM5G
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 07:23:19 AM CDT, David Holden via BVARC 
 wrote:  
 
 I have the FTM-300D and used a Lido mount that works well. The mount attaches 
to floor using the seat bolt and gives you a flexible conduit up to where you 
attach the faceplate. See pics on Lido mount’s website. I have the radio base 
under the seat and hear it adequately but I think a remote speaker would be 
better. There’s a lot of radio control you can do with the handheld mic once 
you get used to it. I use mic controls more than faceplate controls when 
driving but still look at the faceplate to see where the radio is tuned.

David WJ9O 


> On May 6, 2023, at 10:33 PM, Karl Bernard via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Anyone used either the FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR, or FTM-500DR and have some 
> thoughts to share? 
> 
> I'm thinking about getting a dual-band mobile to use in my 2016 Civic without 
> a lot of space, so I've been doing a lot of research online about radios with 
> a remote head that I can put on a window suction mount or something like that 
> (still a lot of thinking about that, lol)
> 
> I like what I've seen so far about all of these radios and I like the bright 
> colorful and highly legible screen on them, but I'm not sure if the FTM-500DR 
> is worth another $200-300, depending on where you look... The touch screen is 
> cool, but is it really worth it? Also think the FTM-200DR and FTM-300DR might 
> require an external speaker since the head doesn't have one?
> 
> Thanks,
> Karl
> W5KMB 
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

2023-05-07 Thread William Hammon via BVARC 
Just got the 300 and am really liking it so far (my first mobile rig, so no 
other experience to compare it to).  Lido has an affordable compact external 
speaker I'll probably pick up soon.  Youtube review:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR0_0cv_sco

Speaker link:  https://www.lidoradio.com/collections/external-speaker

Bill
KI5ZMM

-Original Message-
From: BVARC  On Behalf Of David Holden via BVARC
Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2023 7:23 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: David Holden 
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

I have the FTM-300D and used a Lido mount that works well. The mount attaches 
to floor using the seat bolt and gives you a flexible conduit up to where you 
attach the faceplate. See pics on Lido mount’s website. I have the radio base 
under the seat and hear it adequately but I think a remote speaker would be 
better. There’s a lot of radio control you can do with the handheld mic once 
you get used to it. I use mic controls more than faceplate controls when 
driving but still look at the faceplate to see where the radio is tuned.

David WJ9O


> On May 6, 2023, at 10:33 PM, Karl Bernard via BVARC  wrote:
>
> 
> Anyone used either the FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR, or FTM-500DR and have some 
> thoughts to share?
>
> I'm thinking about getting a dual-band mobile to use in my 2016 Civic without 
> a lot of space, so I've been doing a lot of research online about radios with 
> a remote head that I can put on a window suction mount or something like that 
> (still a lot of thinking about that, lol)
>
> I like what I've seen so far about all of these radios and I like the bright 
> colorful and highly legible screen on them, but I'm not sure if the FTM-500DR 
> is worth another $200-300, depending on where you look... The touch screen is 
> cool, but is it really worth it? Also think the FTM-200DR and FTM-300DR might 
> require an external speaker since the head doesn't have one?
>
> Thanks,
> Karl
> W5KMB
>
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

2023-05-07 Thread David Holden via BVARC 
I have the FTM-300D and used a Lido mount that works well. The mount attaches 
to floor using the seat bolt and gives you a flexible conduit up to where you 
attach the faceplate. See pics on Lido mount’s website. I have the radio base 
under the seat and hear it adequately but I think a remote speaker would be 
better. There’s a lot of radio control you can do with the handheld mic once 
you get used to it. I use mic controls more than faceplate controls when 
driving but still look at the faceplate to see where the radio is tuned.

David WJ9O 


> On May 6, 2023, at 10:33 PM, Karl Bernard via BVARC  wrote:
> 
> 
> Anyone used either the FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR, or FTM-500DR and have some 
> thoughts to share? 
> 
> I'm thinking about getting a dual-band mobile to use in my 2016 Civic without 
> a lot of space, so I've been doing a lot of research online about radios with 
> a remote head that I can put on a window suction mount or something like that 
> (still a lot of thinking about that, lol)
> 
> I like what I've seen so far about all of these radios and I like the bright 
> colorful and highly legible screen on them, but I'm not sure if the FTM-500DR 
> is worth another $200-300, depending on where you look... The touch screen is 
> cool, but is it really worth it? Also think the FTM-200DR and FTM-300DR might 
> require an external speaker since the head doesn't have one?
> 
> Thanks,
> Karl
> W5KMB 
> 
> 
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Re: [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

2023-05-07 Thread Eric Weder via BVARC 
On a variation of your theme – did you know that many if not most states have 
laws against sticking things to your windshield?

 

  Section 547.613 of 
the Texas Transportation Code reads: “a person commits an offense that is a 
misdemeanor: (1) if the person operates a motor vehicle that has an object or 
material that is placed on or attached to the windshield or side or rear window 
and that obstructs or reduces the operator’s clear view.”

 

That’s something I dug up on the Ram Mounts website. Obviously they enforce 
this with discretion or our toll passes would all be illegal. Something to bear 
in mind when planning your install …

 

Best regards,

Eric

AI5CI

 

From: BVARC  On Behalf Of Karl Bernard via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2023 11:33 PM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 
Cc: Karl Bernard 
Subject: [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

 

Anyone used either the FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR, or FTM-500DR and have some 
thoughts to share? 

 

I'm thinking about getting a dual-band mobile to use in my 2016 Civic without a 
lot of space, so I've been doing a lot of research online about radios with a 
remote head that I can put on a window suction mount or something like that 
(still a lot of thinking about that, lol)

 

I like what I've seen so far about all of these radios and I like the bright 
colorful and highly legible screen on them, but I'm not sure if the FTM-500DR 
is worth another $200-300, depending on where you look... The touch screen is 
cool, but is it really worth it? Also think the FTM-200DR and FTM-300DR might 
require an external speaker since the head doesn't have one?

 

Thanks,

Karl

W5KMB 

 


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