Test Run

Drove to Rochester last night with the new mag mount antenna hooked up to my TH-78A. It performed much better than anticipated.

While I didn't get any contacts on the way over, I did grab two on the way back on the 146.73 repeater. The first was with KD0DTU about 20 to 25 miles out of town. Came through quite well for the distance using a whip and 5 watts.

A little closer to town I picked up KB0ZBU. We chatted the rest of the way home.

I'd say that this bodes well for when I install the FT-7800R in the car. Imagine how 50 watts will perform.