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From: Sean T. Peotter <sean@...>
Subject: Re: GMRS bands
Newsgroups: gmane.recreation.radio.hardware.kenwood.th-f6a
Date: 2008-03-25 03:38:51 GMT (15 weeks, 1 day, 8 hours and 28 minutes ago)

Thanks Mark, i am unaware of the different types of antennas out there so any help is greatly appreciated!
 
sean
 
 
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From: Mark [mailto:N2FLF-p32f3XyCuykqcZcGjlUOXw@public.gmane.org]
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 07:25 AM
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Subject: Re: [TH-F6A] GMRS bands

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I think he meant by transmitting out of the
ham band WITH a ham band antenna
you might damage the final output stage
by having a high SWR.
However, if you use an antenna designed to transmit
on those frequencies you should be OK.
73,  Mark


Sean T. Peotter wrote:

yes i do realize it, i have no choice for what i am trying to accomplish. 
 
what do you mean by "blowing the finals"?
 
sean
 
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On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 7:58 AM, otterouttawater <sean <at> onsupport.org> wrote:
> Hi, i am planning on purchasing this radio to be able to use it in
> conjunction with the 462.5 GMRS bands after i have gone through the
> mod. my question is, is there a better antenna to use for this
> frequency?
>

You do realize that the radio is not type accepted for GMRS so it's
not legal to transmit there. Mods are not needed for receive.

Also, since it is outside the band it was designed to work in, there's
an increased risk of blowing the finals.