Ham Radio Resources

Radio Manufacturers

Yaesu http://www.yaesu.com/?cmd=DisplayProducts&DivisionID=65&ProdCatID=106

ICOM http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/mobile/2300H/default.aspx

Kenwood http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Communications/Amateur_Radio/

Radio Modifications

Yaesu 8800/8900 Extended Tx Mod (adds 150-170 MHz & 440-470 MHz)

• Business Band VHF = 151 & 154 MHz
• MURS = 151 & 154 MHz
• Marine VHF = 156-157 & 161-162 MHz
• GMRS = 462 & 467 MHz
• FRS = 462 & 467 MHz
• Business Band UHF = 462, 464, 467, & 469 MHz

http://forum.ih8mud.com/electronic-toys/204177-yaesu-8900-extended-transmit-mod.html

General Articles & Information

k0bg http://k0bg.com/

A writeup of a backcountry radio system http://www.welcomehome.org/rainbow/tech/radios/