

| Subject: | LVC: Vanagon - Westfalia Ham (amateur) Radio Mobile - Base Transceiver Choices |
| From: | Neil N |
| Date: | Fri, 15 Mar 2019 10:54:05 -0700 |
Hi folks. Recently got my Basic + Honours my ham ticket and am now qualified to operate in HF as well as VHF-UHF. Ideally, I'd like an HF + VHF/UHF transceiver capable of being used as a mobile and base station but am leaning towards an HF dedicated unit as I have a keen interest in DX'ing. I'd get an affordable VHF/UHF handheld for repeater use and maybe monitoring active logging roads. What brand/model rigs are other Vanagon-Westfalia ham operators using as a mobile in their Vanagon and why? Or, what specific features do hams look for in a mobile transceiver that would make it a good match or "fit" for the Westfalia? This Yeasu FT-450D https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/0450.html looks like it might be a good fit. Thanks Neil. -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
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