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1. Matt Hamilton (eriner@noauthority.social)'s status on Wednesday, 15-May-2024 09:47:53 JST Matt Hamilton

   I'm in the market for a mobile HF radio.

   Nothing fancy. Something rugged, durable, reliable, and reasonably sized that can be tossed in a bag alongside a Linux tablet for the purposes of running js8call. Doesn't need 20w, SDR, or anything crazy.

   Two is one and one is none, so I'll be buying at least two of whichever I end up getting. Cost is a consideration.

   I want the Nokia.

   Any recommendations?

   • Matt Hamilton (eriner@noauthority.social)'s status on Wednesday, 15-May-2024 09:47:52 JST Matt Hamilton

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     • Tyler
     • Adam Clark Curry

     @adam Thanks.

     @tyler recommended the same, so that's probably what I'll go with (if I can find one).

     The Xeigu x6200 is also attractive, a little more than the K1 recommended by @vandys, but more expensive (2x!) than the Yaesu.

     Probably less durable, but I *think* you can run Linux (and thus js8call) from a microsd card using the built-in display, so that might eliminate the need for a tablet all together.

     But with durability and cost being the top priorities, the FT-817ND seems to win out.

   • Tyler (tyler@nicecrew.digital)'s status on Wednesday, 15-May-2024 09:47:52 JST Tyler

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     • Adam Clark Curry
     I've been developing a program that lets you text chat with ardop over all bands much like JS8Call but much much faster.
     
     I also contribute to the ardopcf modem.
     
     After it's bulletproof I plan to add file transfer and "groups/nets"
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   • Adam Clark Curry (adam@psyopshop.com)'s status on Wednesday, 15-May-2024 09:47:53 JST Adam Clark Curry

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     @eriner

     This us still my goto, hands down. You can still pick them up in many places.

     https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=06014CD0AFA0702B25B12AB4DC9C0D27

     Its a beautiful rig.