HAM radio's 2m band is 144 to 148 MHz and the 70cm band is 430 to 450 MHz.
From the store my radio (ICOM W2A) only transmits in this frequency range.
It can recieve from ~128MHz to 174Mhz and ~400MHz to ~1000Mhz.  By "opening
up" the radio this enables me to transmit out side of the HAM radio bands.
It is necessary to do this in BC bacause most logging roads are radio
controlled and you have to call what KM you are at on the road.  You call
the KM you are at so logging trucks know where you are at as they have the
right-of-way. Also, if needed, I can call for help on frequencies out side
of the HAM bands.

At 21:38 6/22/98 -0400, Scott Andrews wrote:
>David,
>
>What is an "opened" 2m/70cm radio?
>
>Scott
>
>David Marshall wrote:
>
>> Seeing how I go camping waaaaay out in the bush... besides the camping gear
>> (seeing how I do not have a westie) I take the following three milk crates
>> of stuff:
>>
>> GETTING IT FIXED BOX:
>> - Waterpump
>> - Alternator
>> - V-Belt
>> - Duct Tape
>> - Bailing wire
>> - Wrech and socket set
>> - Wire and spare fuses
>> - Bentley Manual
>>
>> SURVIAL BOX:
>> - 6 "Power Bars"
>> - 4L of water
>> - Assorted high energy drink crystals
>> - Iodine
>> - First aid stuffs
>> - Peak 1 stove and fuel
>> - Utensils
>> - Cans of soup
>> - "Opened" 2m/70cm HAM radio
>>
>> GETTING UNSTUCK BOX:
>> - 10,000lb tow strap
>> - hand winch
>> - Bear paws (fold up metal tire track)
>> - Head light (like a miners light)
>> - German tank overalls with padded knees
>> - Gloves
>>
>> At 12:12 6/22/98 -0700, William Ayer wrote:
>> >Question:
>> >
>> >When you go traveling / camping in your Westy, what are the top three
things
>> >on your "Don't leave home without it list"?
>> >
>> >Cheers,
>> >
>> >William
>> >
>> >'90 Westy Syncro (109K), San Francisco, CA

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