Stuart buys another one!

Stuart buys another one!

Gents - Attached is a pic of a Standard c228a handheld, one of only two models sporting dual band 2M-220MHz.  It’s VA7QB’s latest rare purchase.  A Kenwood TH-F6A is available as a triband with 5 watts on 220 MHz, but it also gets bad intermod in my area.  The only other multi-band HT which puts out 5 watts on 220 in existence is a old Icom V21AT.  Those are even rarer.

With a 12V 1800mAh battery, a c228a puts out 5 watts on both bands.  A pleasant surprise is that it can also act as a crossband repeater!  So when aloft on a balloon at 100 ft…..! That was Eric’s idea.  It is very much a brick from a former age.  Hopefully it will be more than a coffee conversation piece.

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We meet every Sunday at 3pm for coffee and a chance to share our recent adventures with radio technology. We really enjoy meeting new people who are interested in learning about Amateur Radio or even other Hams! Join us this Sunday. We currently meet at the food court in Semiahmoo Mall. 

 

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