Not long after publishing the post below about some of the components I want, I realized that the amplifier does not apply to the 2 meter band. It says it's for all HF bands and covers 160m-6m.
I had not noticed this at first and so I will be looking to see what other options are out there.
I'm not even sure if this is necessary - is 5w plenty? I really have no idea. This is where asking experienced operators is going to help once my secret is out. If I want to be able to help out in an emergency what kind of output should I be looking at?
Also am I wrong in assuming a lot of emergecy work happens on 2 meters? That's what it seems like but I guess I don't know that for sure either.
I really don't even know what "emergency work" looks like. I know ARES and RACES exist, but how to they become mobilized? I am interested in being helpful in an emergency as well as volunteering to help at events like races, parades, etc. How does that look in practice? What kind of gear is most useful?
Well that's just a few more things to look into and learn about. So much to learn - but that's part of what makes this hobby fun.Well I think it's fun and I'm not even on the air yet.
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