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Another option for home is to buy an awesome handheld and connect that to your home antenna. Not as much power as a base, but if the antenna is decent and has some height you might not notice the difference. And you can do the same setup in the car.
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You may also want to download the manual of a Wouxun or some other handheld, the procedures/steps in there may be somewhat similar.
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37 minutes ago, Sshannon said:
I guess that anyone who buys one of these can't say they weren't warned.
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2 hours ago, WRXD372 said:
Their marketing department is great !!!
I'm wondering what a "dual power tube" is?
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1 hour ago, WREI462 said:
does anyone know when CHIRP will be available?
Unfortunately, this cannot be answered until it is actually available.
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307 is close to pi, does this count?
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Well, I've added the "Wouxun KG-UV920P-A Dual Band Base/Mobile Two Way Radio" to my list for consideration. I have two Wouxun HTs and they are terrific. And, I was able to open up my KG-UV9D Mate to transmit on GMRS for emergencies. I think I read that the KG-UV920P-A mobile can be opened up as well.
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1 hour ago, WRKZ803 said:
The UV-17R is a budget HAM radio. It will recieve in the GMRS band but will not transmit on GMRS frequencies.
Indeed it is a budget radio, but perhaps my UV-17R Pro is a different model, as it will certainly transmit on GMRS.
Edit: I can't remember if I used the UV-5R unlock trick on it or not. Perhaps I did.
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For my testing, I read the Technician and General instruction books I had several times, then quizzed myself dozens of times to ensure I passed. Some of us have trouble remembering formulas and voltages and frequency bands (oh my!). So when someone complains that folks are memorizing answers, yeah some of us are, and then referring to the source material later when questions arise and more detailed explanations are needed. Same way a lot of us got through college. I imagine.
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It looks kinda cool, too bad the programming cable isn't included? But the cable looks like it is reasonably priced so that's nice.
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18 minutes ago, WRUE951 said:
I live in a fairly good size desert community and we have quite a few young people enjoying the GMRS radio frequencies
Are they using call signs? I'm wondering if they are goofing around on FRS.
19 minutes ago, WRUE951 said:In my opinion, there is no better way then getting kids to enjoy GMRS and letting them learn the hobby on an unlicensed specturm where they can hang with other friends
Except GMRS is not an unlicensed spectrum.
Not a bad idea though, I started my grandson off with FRS so he can start learning if he finds it interesting. We are very much goofing around on FRS with each other.
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I am considering replacing my current low-cost mobile radio with a new one. My preference is the Yaesu FTM-6000R with the MARS/CAP mod, but I am also considering the AnyTone AT-5888UV or the TYT TH-9800D Plus. Based on my research, the Yaesu seems to be the front runner, but if anyone else owns any of these radios, would you care to share your opinion? Even though I have my General license, I am only interested in VHF/UHF, and not really into any HF features. Thank you.
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9 hours ago, WRYS709 said:
My personal preference would be either the Anytone AT-779 or Radioddity DB20-G because of problems that the Retevis CPS software imposes on the code plug produced.
I have never encountered any, what kind of problems?
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18 hours ago, Over2U said:
The Back Country Access (BCA) “BC Link 2.0” is a two watt FRS radio with a unique design: the radio body, battery, and antenna are in one piece, connected by cable to a speaker/mic unit which includes channel selection and volume controls.
Truth be told, for the price of one of these overpriced units (~$190), you could buy a Retevis RA25 mobile radio, a decent but cheap antenna with mount and cable, and purchase your GMRS license, and still have a few dollars left over for Taco Bell.
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I didn't realize my KG-UV9D Mate was superhet, bonus!
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27 minutes ago, marcspaz said:
I work and live inside a ground-zero strike zone. If something happens here, I'll be gone, and so with the people I love. Ive just come to except that living afterwards is a non-starter. So I don't bother with any of this crap beyond internet discussion and the occasional experiment.
Ditto. I'll probably just walk out the front door so I can watch the military base two miles away get blown to hell, and wait for the shock wave.
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Even Amazon? I thought they shipped everywhere.
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Hypothetical question: If I run two separate radios in my car (2m and 70cm) with two separate antennas on the roof, would this setup be a problem i.e. overloading or desensing? The antennas would have to be less than four feet apart due to the roof size.
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Thanks all. I ended up with a Tram 1181 140mhz-170mhz + 430mhz-470mhz Dual Band Nmo Antenna. Pretty happy so far.
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