[OZAPRS] question suitable handhelds

[Ian Bennett]

Paul,
	I don't use a handheld in the car. I'm using a pensioned off MCX-100 for VHF 
and Wagner 1729 for HF.
	To avoid flattening my battery, I have implemented a timer using a PICAXE 
which keeps both radios going (when enabled) for 30 mins after the car is 
turned off.
	I have also implemented a soft-start feature that allows the car to start 
before the radios are turned on and when they are turned on, they come on one 
at a time so they aren't transmitting at the same time.
	Probably not the answer you are looking for but is an option if all your only 
requirement is to not kill your battery.

Ian
VK1IAN

On Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:43:54 Paul Mullins wrote:
> Hi there all,
> I am back with a question,
> I am looking for info has anybody used a Puxing 777 for aprs currently I
> am looking for a lower powered transmitter, the pux does 5 watts on hi,
> 1 watt low power.
>
> Or are there any other radios (handheld) that people have used that work
> not to bad.
>
> I have been using some old FM900s' on it and they work very well, just
> have to find the correct places to pluck audio from, easy.
> Only thing is they use just under 1 amp in standby (rx) remove the head
> make it into a local, and you can almost half the current consumption,
> and still have 45 watts bursting out the PA.
> The only problem is for extended time when the mobile is not driven can
> flatten batteries with in a day, winding the output back to a nice 20
> watts extends the time to flat but.
>
> Having a hand held device could be useful if not just in the car.
>
> Just thinking out loud, just that the tinytrak FA radio does not receive .
>
> I have 2 TT4s and they are great units.
>
> cheers all
> Looking forward to the responses.
>
> Paul
> VK5VCO