1997 DODGE DAKOTA

    This section is intended to list the specifications and my personal thoughts on mobile radios I either own or have operated.  It is going to take a while to get them all researched, reviewed, photographed and posted.  Also, since I tend to buy new radios fairly regularly there should be fresh contend presented occasionally.  Hope someone finds this info useful.

DODGE DAKOTA WITH
YAESU 7800R & UNIDEN PRESIDENT HR2510






     I really like my Yaesu FT-7800R for its extended recieve, dual band transmit and remote mounting capability.  In this little 1993 standard cab Dodge Dakota space is very limited.  I mounted the control head in the ash tray and the radio body to the back of the consol between the seats.

     This radio features 2 meter and 70 centimeter dual band transmit.  There are four power settings of 5 watts minimum up to 50 watts maximum.  The FT-7800R provides receiver coverage from 108 to 520 MHz, and 700 to 999.99 MHz (cellular blocked), so you have available a wide range of available listening frequencies, including AM Aircraft, Public Safety, Government,  and Business in addition to the amateur bands.  It even gives instant access to all 10 NOAA weather frequencies and has a "severe weather alert" feature.

    Two of my favorite features are its crossband repeat capability and WIRES internet linking ability.  The radio has a total of over 1,000 memories locations and user defined hyper memories.  The one weakness is the lack of dual watch capability but that is not a real big issue most of the time.  Overall this may be the best radio bang for the buck I have purchased.

    The Uniden President HR2510 has been a long time favorite radio of mine.  It gives great coverage of the 10 meter and 11 meter bands.  During times of high sunspot activity I have contacted almost every state in the "lower 48" and every Canadian Provence with this rig.  For those really long contacts that need just a tad more punch I have a 225 watt 10 meter amplifier with adjustable power setting and a pre-amp circuit.

YAESU 7800 OWNERS MANUAL   UNIDEN HR2510 MANUAL

     

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