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[N1JWW]

Any suggestions?

N1JWW <---- SW Louisiana
Jeff W Waldrop

[G8FXC]

Any suggestions?

N1JWW <---- SW Louisiana
Jeff W Waldrop

Options are very limited - particularly if you are planning on purchasing a new radio. Really, that leaves you with just two choices if you are looking for a decent power output level - the ICOM IC-7100 or Yaesu FT-991A. The 7100 is designed as a mobile radio, the 991A is reasonably small and should be possible to fit into most cars or trucks, but it's not going to be particularly easy to install or operate. An FT-818 will cover the bands and modes, but it's only 5W, so you may find you need to add a linear. The same would be true of the ICOM IC-705.

If you are prepared to buy second-hand, then there are a couple more options - an FT-897 will cover all bands and modes with a reasonable power output and seem to fetch something like $600 - if you can find one! The FT-857 was designed as a mobile - well respected radio and should be available for a similar price...

Martin (G8FXC)

[N1JWW]

Thanks, Martin.  I have an FT-991A.   I wished my FT-891 had 2 meters on it.  It's smaller. 

I do not want to mount in a vehicle.  We do alot of Camping in Parks.  I can bring the FT-991A along.

Thanks again from Southwest Louisiana.

Jeff de N1JWW

[K4WH]

OK this is an oldie.  The Kenwood 751 2 meter all mode.  I used one black in the mid 80"s for Sat work.  The come up used on a regular basis but still a bit hard to find.  Nice thing is people are still servicing them.  I'm sure if you get one it probably could use a alignment etc ....

[K5BM]

Try to find a FT-100D. Very small and 160 - 70 cm.

[KF4HR]

You didn't mention the power level you're looking for, but being mobile 2M SSB I'll guess you not interested in QRP, and given the size of mobile 2M antennas, the more power the better.  If you're tight on installation space I'd suggest an ICOM IC-7000 or IC-7100.  Or if you have the room the IC-9700.  Lots of legacy equipment out there.  Info at: rigpix.com  GL

[K4GTE]

Icom IC 7100

[SP9HZX]

I would suggest TR751
https://www.rigpix.com/kenwood/tr751e.htm