[World radio]

It's possible I was in school in Beirut with Steward Copeland but I have no recollection of that.

[World radio]

I was a U.S state department kid who grew up in Lebanon/Jordan area in the 60's. I remember we had a large console (Phillips I think) radio/turntable unit. I would sit and turn the dial around and watch the green cat's eye and see what I could pick up - mostly BBC and some others for English. I would like to kind of recreate the experience today with something for the desk top - turning knobs/dials to scan across frequencies, listening for different broadcasts during day or night, noting geographic locations, etc. I do not want to deal with an external antenna - I'll be dealing with dominant arm surgery for at least 6 months and be somewhat limited in fine motor skills.

I would prefer new if possible; if not, then recommended sources for good vintage table top stuff; preferred budget under $500. Any recommendations?

[HAM Forum]

17 hours ago, MichaelLAX said:

Where are you located geographically?

SE Florida (Vero Beach)

[HAM Forum]

Any recommendations for a forum similar to this for HAM Technician level?  I'm planning to add the Technician license shortly.

[Equipment labels]

Anybody have a label maker they like for cables and hardware?

[PC for updating HT's]

31 minutes ago, MichaelLAX said:

I have been a "Mac" person since before there were Macs in 1979 with my Apple ][+ and thereafter!

I have used Windows XP in Parallels Desktop ever since the Mac switched to the Intel CPU chip in 2006 (before that I ran Windows XP in Virtual PC).

I find that ALL of the codeplug software that I need for my use and I need to help others out with their programming of Wouxun's, DMR, etc. will run in Windows XP.

I have Windows 10 installed as well, but I have never found a reason to use it.

If you are willing to purchase Parallels (retail $49 for first users), I can direct you with tips on getting Windows XP inexpensively now that it is so hold and how to install it.

My Macs could run Windows in the Bootcamp environment natively, but with Parallels running it in emulation, I can have both environments running side by side and use "cut and paste" and/or Chirp running at the same time.

Do you mean the Wouxun KG-905G?  My understanding is that Chirp which will run on the Mac does not work with Wouxuns.

Drivers are the problem with certain USB cables; read this article:

Miklor article on cables and drivers

You post triggered a thought and I started messing around on t he PC and figured out I needed the driver for the "CP 210x USB to UART Bridge" driver first!  Installed that and finally got my COM port assigned for the KG-905G.  Thanks

 

 

[PC for updating HT's]

13 minutes ago, MichaelLAX said:

I have been a "Mac" person since before there were Macs in 1979 with my Apple ][+ and thereafter!

I have used Windows XP in Parallels Desktop ever since the Mac switched to the Intel CPU chip in 2006 (before that I ran Windows XP in Virtual PC).

I find that ALL of the codeplug software that I need for my use and I need to help others out with their programming of Wouxun's, DMR, etc. will run in Windows XP.

I have Windows 10 installed as well, but I have never found a reason to use it.

If you are willing to purchase Parallels (retail $49 for first users), I can direct you with tips on getting Windows XP inexpensively now that it is so hold and how to install it.

My Macs could run Windows in the Bootcamp environment natively, but with Parallels running it in emulation, I can have both environments running side by side and use "cut and paste" and/or Chirp running at the same time.

Do you mean the Wouxun KG-905G?  My understanding is that Chirp which will run on the Mac does not work with Wouxuns.

Drivers are the problem with certain USB cables; read this article:

Miklor article on cables and drivers

I've got an old version of Parallels on my Mac.  It would certainly be cheaper for me to upgrade that as opposed to a Windows PC.  No issues with port/cables for updating I assume?

 

 

[Brand new to radios, brand new to GMRS]

Hey Dimitry!

 

I'm just like you - brand new with a GMRS V-1 and a call sign.  I do have the CHIRP software and a (good) connection cable.  When I run the scan function (briefly), I don't hear anything.  Yes I can get the local NOAA station.

 

The repeater directory lists an open, free repeater about 10 miles away from me, but I'm not yet sure how to enter the settings.  The directory lists 462.675 (Out), 467.675 (In) and 141.3 Hz.  I'm not sure what the 141.3 setting is.