So even if I were run something like a Yeasu 897 I'm going to need to figure out a different antenna setup to handle all the bands it seems. So much to research.
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Since this is a 100 watt radio, I would recommend running the power cable to the battery. If you decide to use the DC power port in the truck, you probably won't want to run the radio over 50 watts. I assume these DC ports use a 15 or 20 amp fuse? But I'm not sure.
On a side note, if you want a radio with a pretty blue screen like a Stryker radio, you may want to consider the Yaesu 891. I believe it's the same radio as the 897, but the screen is probably easier to read in the day time. At least it looks like it would be.
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My ideal setup would be two radios, the Yaesu FT-891 for HF and an ICOM IC-2730A dual band VHF/UHF. They both have detachable faceplates so you could put the radio somewhere more convenient and just mount the faceplates on the dash somewhere. It doesn't look like the FT-897 has a detachable faceplate.
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A multi band radio such as the Yaesus mentioned you get more for your money in the long run. I have a Icom 706MK2G. Initial price in 1999 was around 1300.00. I have had it repaired twice both times under100.00, most likely due to the pounding it took running NYC in the early 2000's. While it is a good radio the problem with starting with a older radio in the beginning is the factory repair shops will discontinue repairs as they become considered obsolete. As you are doing your research unless you are real good with computers you should look for radios that emphasize field programable. I bought a very nice DMR tri-band radio which requires computer programing. I have yet to figure out how to do it, admittedly I haven't spent much time trying to learn it. Antennas, Since you will be interested in multiple bands there are several options. A screwdriver antenna which uses a electric motor to change resonance. A multi tap antenna similar to a Outbacker which uses multiple taps to change frequency. or multiple single band antennas with quick change adaptors.
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