ham radio questions
Ham Radio Question???? HELP!?
I am just starting to get into the Ham Radio hobby here. I have a Yaesu FT857D lined u with a ATAS-120 auto tune antenna. But I dont think the ATAS covers all of the 857D’s frequencies. There are two antenna jacks on the rear of the radio. What should I use as a secondary antenna?? What bands does the ATAS itself cover? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks to all in advanced!
Tim. R
Thanks for the help!
Like folks are saying here one output is for HF and the other is VHF/UHF. Get a separate dual band antenna for the vhf/uhf.
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OPEK DU-500UF – VHF/UHF Indoor Ham Radio Duplexer $39.99 |
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Dual Band Ham Radio UV-3R II FM Radio Function Free USB Programming Cable + CD $53.30 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal Holder 1283 – 10.0300 MHZ 10030 KC ADB40M CTSF $3.98 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal Holder 2005 – 33.1950 MHZ 33195 KC TENN $3.98 |
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Ham Radio Books,HAM NOTEBOOK,1973 176 pages from the editors of Ham Radio $0.99 |
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KENWOOD FM DUAL BANDER HAM RADIO $275.00 |
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Ham CB Radio 2 to 1 Coaxial Toggle switch connector $44.95 |
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OPEK KN-6P – Replacement Knobs for Ham and CB Radios 6mmThreads $2.99 |
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2 Lot 12Ft RG-8X Mini 8 Coax PL-259 Male to Male Ham Radio Antenna Jumper Cable $12.50 |
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OPEK KN-5P – Replacement Knobs for Ham and CB Radios 5 mm Threads $2.99 |
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Yaesu FT-897D All Band Ham Radio Transceiver Collins SSB/CW $955.00 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal Holder 730 – 6.6000 MHZ 6600 KC FT-243 Channel 307 $3.98 |
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OPEK KN- 4P – Replacement Knobs for Ham and CB Radios 4 mm Threads $2.99 |
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4 NOS MINIATURE FLUTED KNOBS RADIO / HAM / PANEL 3/16″ SHAFT BRASS SET SCREW $1.99 |
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2x AMPHENOL PL-259 PUSH-ON UHF CONNECTOR HAM RADIO CB $2.99 |
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5X WEIERWEI V-1000 VHF 136-174Mhz Ham radio+Earpiece#C $350.48 |
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OPEK KN- 3P – Replacement Knobs for Ham and CB Radios 3 mm Threads $2.99 |
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Amateur Ham Radio Custom Coffee Cups $12.00 |
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OPEK KN- 6 – Replacement Knobs for Ham and CB Radios 6 mm Threads $2.99 |
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Vintage Turner 44D Dynamic HI Z Microphone HAM RADIO CB $39.99 |
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SWISS DIPOLE – - 10 12 15 17 20 meter – - Ham Radio HF Antenna $20.70 |
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SWISS DIPOLE – - 10 12 15 17 20 meter – - Ham Radio HF Antenna $20.70 |
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SWISS DIPOLE – - 10 12 15 17 20 meter – - Ham Radio HF Antenna $20.70 |
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SWISS DIPOLE – - 10 12 15 17 20 meter – - Ham Radio HF Antenna $20.70 |
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Vintage Turner Dynamic 253 LO Z Microphone HAM RADIO CB $39.99 |
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Vintage Astatic Microphone Model D104 Lollipop Style With G Stand HAM RADIO CB $39.99 |
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Vintage Johnson Tabletop Microphone HAM RADIO CB $29.99 |
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Vintage Astatic Lollipop Style Microphone With G Stand HAM RADIO CB $29.99 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal Holder 902 – 28.8850 MHZ 28885 KC CH-20R DSRM $3.98 |
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OPEK KN- 5 – Replacement Knobs for Ham and CB Radios 5 mm Threads $2.99 |
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PUXING PX-358 VHF 136-174Mhz Ham radio + free earpiece $63.50 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal – 021 – 32.6000 MHZ – 32600 KC – HC-25/U .039 Pin $4.00 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal – 023 – 12.1900 MHZ – 12190 KC – HC-25/U – .039 Pins $4.00 |
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Macom Car Radio Speaker, Ham, CB, LS102824V10R1A Harris NEW $9.00 |
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CB or Ham Radio Crystal – 135 – 33.3000 MHZ – 33300 KC – HC-25/U .039 Pins $4.00 |
