HF Radio

Thanks for that Craig, thats the way I see it, yet a lot of people seem to think the sat phone is the answer okay the first up cost of HF is a litlle high but thats it, whereas the sat phone the costs are on going not to mention the call costs which are dearer then the $5000 tow job!!!!

Hi X
it would be a lot more friendly if I new your name as your reply sounded a little short. I will asume you missunderstood my point, Its not a funny question I am just trying to find the best alternative. I accept I need some form of good communication out there and the replies I have received so far tell me HF is the way to go and thanks for that

Regards

Len

Len

sorry I didn't mean to sound short.

I have a Codan NGT, and an unlocked Yaesu ham radio as back up.

I also have an Iridium satphone.

I enjoy having the radios, but I use the phone more.

If I had to choose one device I'd go with the phone as it is far more useful (but not as much fun).

Bob

Thanks Bob,

The Codan is what I am looking at Bob. I like to have a bit of fun so at this stage the HF has the vote. The Ham Radio sounds interesting. Have you heard anything about this power line broadband trial in Tassie. They reckon it kills Ham and HF radio signals a bit of a worry

Regards

Len

Hi Leigh,

Thanks for that I am booked to have one fitted in a couple of weeks. Just getting a little nervous about it. But the replies I am receiving are easing my anxiety. We are planning 3 months away from April might see you on the road

Regards

Len

Thanks Brett, Yes very interesting web page

Regards Len

Yes I feel thats a very good point about the phone calls of the HF

Regards Len

Thanks Darian,

Yes thats a good site. I must say all the repliies are very positive I am starting to feel a little more relaxed about it

Regards Len

Small correction here.

there are now 3 providors of satfones.

Telstra Iridium.

Pivotel Iridium

And lastly and least of all Globals**t


I have a Motorola 9505A wich uses my mobile phone Next G sim card.
Also have a NGT and recently took it to my local radio expert who was going to give me some pointers on its use.

However due to the noise level where we were it was next to useless and he said he never uses his till he is well out of town where the signal to noise level is better.

I bought the satfone with the intention of using it for emergencies only and the HF for skeds etc.
Will probably sell both after we get back from around the block.

NGT cost $2600 with a 9350 as an ex demo, fitted it myself.

Satfone $950 with about 50 mins of use on it.


Cheers

Thanks Aussiedingo. The HF sounds a lot more fun thanks for your input
Regards Len

Thanks for that Ben. Yes I am starting to understand that the Sat phone has some limitations The HF seems to be getting the vote . Thanks again

Regards, Len

Thanks Ian, I think I am convinced to buy HF. The feedback has been great. When I get it fitted I hope we get to talk

Regards Len

Russnic, I must be missing something. There is no Stamp duty on HF radios. In fact if you buy a new one and take it out of the country you will get the GST back.

Sorry Boobook 2
The Stamp duty was for an unbudgeted expense on a new Troopy. Not an HF. I had allowed extra for an HF but not for the stamp duty.
I did not realise just how much you and me get ripped off in Aus as to the price of vehicles, the same base vehicle High Country Pack Snorkel, bars diff locks etc was about NZ$25,000 cheaper here and no stamp duty, and that is including 12.5% GST.
I had to pay the Stamp (theft) duty before I could get registration, I can still see the smirk/grin on the face of the female behind the grill as she said I bet you did not allow for this, and she was right, thought i was going OK after a 5 hr or so hassle getting a Qld garage address verified, new vehicle being certified etc, the guy that did the check thought that that was crazy but he did pick up on a couple of very minor problems which he fixed anyway.
Slapped it on the card, there goes the credit deposited to cover the HF
So much for getting an HF fitted, so got out of Brisbane as quick as I could.
coming back late May, and intend to get out of Brisbane as fast as possible again HF or not.
Cheers

Len B,

Sorry for being anonymous in the above post, I though my ID would be include in the post automatically.

You could check out or blog at http://dandjribbans.blogspot.com/.

David and Janet (Dandj)

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