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CHUD · 12-05-2007, 07:43 PM

nms13228,

The Icom 208H Kartman suggested has a remote-mount faceplate. I don't think the V8000 has that option.

You may know this already, but using either of these radios on the VHF race frequencies is technically a no-no. They are not type-accepted for business class. They are amatuer radios which are intended to be used on those bands. Amatuer radios are user-programmable so you can transmit on just about any frequency even if you're using the wrong channel spacing or if you're not licensed for that particular channel. Furthermore, amatuer radios don't have to meet the same modulation requirements as commercial/business class radios. In other words, amatuer radios cause more interference on adjacent frequencies than type-accepted commercial class radios.

That being said, it's not that difficult to modify (I think that's what you mean by unlock) an amatuer radio for transmit in business class. You can usually find the mods on-line. If you're proficent with a soldering iron you'll probably be okay. With most radios, you need to remove a jumper/resistor or two, and power up the radio following particular keystrokes. Keep in mind, the components on the PCBs are incredibly small and close to one another. If you're not extremely careful, you can literally melt your radio. FYI... most Hams I know (including myself) are somewhat protective of their hobby, and won't help others illegally modify radios as a cheap, sloppy, and illegal means of transmitting on business class... no offense intended.

The company loufish suggested sells radios that are type-accepted for business class. The company programs the radios for the race channels you specify. They are not field/front pad programmable, so you can't transmit on a frequency used by police, fire, or ems. The down-side with these radios is I don't believe they can be used to scan those same frequencies (police, fire, ems) receive only. And I don't know if they receive the weather channels. But if you don't need or want those features, then it doesn't really matter. Also, didn't check to see if they have a mobile radio with a remote-mount faceplate.

Sorry for the long post. Thought it might clear a few things up in case there was any confusion.

12-05-2007, 07:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
CHUD Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 286 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Race Radios!!! nms13228, The Icom 208H Kartman suggested has a remote-mount faceplate. I don't think the V8000 has that option. You may know this already, but using either of these radios on the VHF race frequencies is technically a no-no. They are not type-accepted for business class. They are amatuer radios which are intended to be used on those bands. Amatuer radios are user-programmable so you can transmit on just about any frequency even if you're using the wrong channel spacing or if you're not licensed for that particular channel. Furthermore, amatuer radios don't have to meet the same modulation requirements as commercial/business class radios. In other words, amatuer radios cause more interference on adjacent frequencies than type-accepted commercial class radios. That being said, it's not that difficult to modify (I think that's what you mean by unlock) an amatuer radio for transmit in business class. You can usually find the mods on-line. If you're proficent with a soldering iron you'll probably be okay. With most radios, you need to remove a jumper/resistor or two, and power up the radio following particular keystrokes. Keep in mind, the components on the PCBs are incredibly small and close to one another. If you're not extremely careful, you can literally melt your radio. FYI... most Hams I know (including myself) are somewhat protective of their hobby, and won't help others illegally modify radios as a cheap, sloppy, and illegal means of transmitting on business class... no offense intended. The company loufish suggested sells radios that are type-accepted for business class. The company programs the radios for the race channels you specify. They are not field/front pad programmable, so you can't transmit on a frequency used by police, fire, or ems. The down-side with these radios is I don't believe they can be used to scan those same frequencies (police, fire, ems) receive only. And I don't know if they receive the weather channels. But if you don't need or want those features, then it doesn't really matter. Also, didn't check to see if they have a mobile radio with a remote-mount faceplate. Sorry for the long post. Thought it might clear a few things up in case there was any confusion.