My Shack!

Currently (as of 8/3/23) I run:

• Kenwood TS-430S

• Kenwood TS-711A

• Kenwood TS-811A

• Kenwood TM-D700A

• Yaesu FT-470

• Yaesu FT-818ND

I run the 430S as the "Kenwood Reccomended" station. This being a PS-430, SP-430, MC-60A and AT-250. I'm starting to become a bit of a Kenwood collector.

The 711A is fully tricked out (minus the serial connection) with both the TU-5 and VS-1. I use A MC-48 DTMF mic with it. This radio only outputs about 20 Watts now, starting to show its age.

For antennas I have a G5RV JR on top of my house spanning the entire roof, laying flat. It picks up a fair amount of noise but works very well as a transmit antenna. This antenna is also only about 25ft above ground. For 2 meters I use a KB9VBR J-Pole. It works well, hits most local repeates.

In the mobile (07 Pathfinder): I run a D700A into a FireStik 2 meter 5/8 wave. Works well with a K400 mount on the rear hatch. Sticks out above the roof high enough that I can hit near Anacortes! I also run CB and GMRS for when I'm in the mountains.

Finally, for Portable: A combo of the 818ND and Buddistick Pro. I also use a FT-470 in the pack at all times.