December 16, 2010 -- Last Minute Outdoor Christmas Gifts

[toms]

Join us as we discuss last minute outdoor Christmas Gifts. Bring your ideas and suggestions. Any thing related to outdoor or ham radio use is within our purview!

The net lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes. We had 33 check ins.

[hmfigueroa]

Here are some URL's for my suggestions:

http://www.arrowantennas.com/osj/j-pole.html I recommend the dual band OSJ-146/440 with the two piece element for $49 is a very well constructed and easily portable omnidirectional antenna. $49

http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index. ... ail&p=2080 LightForce XR-E CREE LED Flashlight a very nice inexpensive extremely bright led flashlight. Uses dry cell batteries that I find to be more reliable than rechargeable batteries for long term storage. $29

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Communication ... es/TH-D72A Kenwood TH-D72A Dualband Built in GPS and TNC a great APRS Performer, USB interface to computer makes a great no hassle interconnect. Works as a digipeater. Skycommand makes it great for remote control of your HF TS-2000 or your TM-D700A or TMD710A $400 +

[cruiserlarry]

Great net tonight. A lot of good ideas in all price ranges.

Hector, you got me all excited about the new Kenwood TH-D72A...but checking on pricing revealed it is $500, which is not as tempting as $400....

[smslavin]

I got to listen in a bit last night. I had a few technical difficulties and wasn't able to transmit from Echolink so I apologize for not checking in. There were some really good ideas so we'll see if my letter to Santa makes it.

[hmfigueroa]

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Communication ... es/TH-D72A Kenwood TH-D72A Dualband Built in GPS and TNC a great APRS Performer, USB interface to computer makes a great no hassle interconnect. Works as a digipeater. Skycommand makes it great for remote control of your HF TS-2000 or your TM-D700A or TMD710A $400 +

I guess I stand corrected still tempting