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For those who do public service in the US, do you use a dedicated dual band VHF/UHF radio, or the same all-band, all-mode radio you use for other activities like POTA? (lemmy.radio)
submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by K3LOE@lemmy.radio to c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
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I’m inclined to go with the long-term cost savings of a radio that does everything but wondering if others have good reasons to go with a dedicated, simplified rig. I would be purchasing used equipment either way. And would have to use either radio for base as well as mobile use. #PublicSevice #VHF #UHF

[EDIT] to clarify I'm in the US, where "public service" (being communications support for primarily bike and foot races, where I live) does indeed happen on the amateur VHF/UHF bands. This is who I volunteer with, for context: https://www.hpsnc.org/. They also require a mobile (not handheld) radio at least 25W.

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[-] propter_hog@hexbear.net 2 points 10 months ago

I was going to ask where you volunteer, but you posted that. I've been wanting to volunteer in scouting by introducing amateur radio to kids.

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