Driving has always been a passion for me, another hobby. Not
just getting from A to B, but a travel experience.
My
latest vehicle is a Lexus IS 200 SE.
I
have obtained two Diamond antenna mounts which are installed on
either side of the boot (trunk) Currently it has an ATAS 120 mounted on the
passenger side and a dual band 2m/70cms whip on the drivers side. Both antennas can be
removed for secure parking in my garage.
(Please
Note: M0PDJ is NOT my vehicle registration, but I wish it was a
valid registration mark!)
Operating
mobile is a compromise between functionality and ease of
use.
The
FT100D has the advantage of channel and band change buttons on the
hand microphone.
When
mobile the FT100D is usually either tuned to the nearest 2m
Repeater or to 145.500Mhz.
Although
working SSB on HF is possible while moving, it is safer to park up on
the top of a hill and "talk to the world".