Wrong. I asked him what version he had.Nobody asked, you are the only one here using the term and you should take it elsewhere.
Wrong. I asked him what version he had.Nobody asked, you are the only one here using the term and you should take it elsewhere.
You are going to screw this thread up. It's not political correctness. Fuck political correctness. It's about not bringing crackpot conspiracy theories outside of the political forum. Keep that bullshit where it belongs and where I can ignore it. I'm here to talk about jeeps and radios.I seem to recall several people discussing the virus - and if you don't like my terminology, too bad - take your Politically Correct nonsense elswhere. Would you prefer I call it the "Fauci Virus"? Same difference.
Again, I didn't bring the subject up. Someone else did. And if you're butthurt over my terminology, too bad. Nobody's talking about politics in this thread, CCP/Fauci virus or otherwise. Its a name - if you want to argue about "noises of the mouth", see the term "Politically Correct". Nobody's screwing this thread up EXCEPT for two people who got butthurt over terminology - I have ZERO patience with such nonsense. This is the last thing I have to say about this, if anyone else wants to continue to cry about it, have at it.You are going to screw this thread up. It's not political correctness. Fuck political correctness. It's about not bringing crackpot conspiracy theories outside of the political forum. Keep that bullshit where it belongs and where I can ignore it. I'm here to talk about jeeps and radios.
Who spun anything. Chill dude. You don’t have to believe any of this is real. But you also need to back away from the edge there. Attacking a member verbally is not tolerated here. Yes, take that to the political section. He simply replied to a few questions. Work at having some sympathy for those of us who know it’s real.And I have zero patience for people trying to spin a global pandemic to suit their politically driven fringe conspiracy theories which is why I was asking--fairly adult like I think--to keep that shit where it belongs. So exactly this doesn't happen.
If I referenced the former narcissist in chief instead of former president Trump you guys would be all over that like shit on stink. Same same. But fine, you are done with it and a big enough of a person to let me have the last word. Thanks.
It will start with you, when will you be ready to discuss a baofeng radio?Thought this thread was about radios and comms. How'd it get hijacked to become political pissing bitching and moaning about covid?
Why not start a new thread where you guys can hurl your crap at each other and those of us looking for discussions on radios and comms can stick with the topic
I am impressed and a little jealous of your organizational skills.Ok, I will try to get it back on track, look at the bin labeled "HT radios, faraday bagged"
In the bag are "chirped" radios, 6 BF-888s and 2 uv5r types. Anyone think the bags will work?
Obviously, leave the tin hat and conspiracy theories out as has been requested.
I bought a few of these kits for friends and such....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K8N945W/?tag=wranglerorg-20
The charger and a prophalatic cable are in the bag too plus a pair of uv5r's sharing one usb charger.
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Ok here goes.It will start with you, when will you be ready to discuss a baofeng radio?
Agreed about the better radios. These are jumping off/getting started radios. I love my Yaesu HT's. I still run 20yo VX5's and 6's that were expanded when I bought them. They have 6m too but I have never really used that band with HT's.Ok here goes.
Yes Zorba...for you too.
Have a few Baofeng radios. They were my starter radio. Now using Alinco and Yaesu mobiles much more often than the Baofengs or Tera and Radioddity HTs. Baofeng is an OK introduction but may soon outgrow them. For those who have recently acquired one and want a quick programming cheatsheet this worked well for me especially on the fly when away from PC for Chirp programming.
https://w7apk.com/baofeng
Ya, my wife’s contributions. About five years ago, I bought a “family pack” of legacy freeze dried food. I hope it’s A) good if I need it or B) it expires and I replace it with something 25 years newer. LolI saw Cup-O-Noodles and was all good!
The limit for GMRS is 5 watts. Plus you need a License.It’s FCC certified as a 2 meter and 70 centimeter HAM Handheld transceiver. It will receive a broader range including FM broadcast and weather stations.
It is not certified as a GMRS radio. To the best of my knowledge, it will not transmit on those frequencies like the older UV-5R radios.
It’s not very intuitive to program using the keypad but it is doable. As mentioned above CHIRP is the easiest way to program but you need the Baofeng cable to make it happen.
I have mine set up with the majority of the 2m repeaters in the Atlanta area programmed in. Any time I take a road trip I plot some repeaters along my route and have those settings stored as well.
It works really well with an inexpensive mag mount antenna on a vehicle.
The Radioditty is probably the best legal one for the money. Also their support is without pier.If you struggle with that unit, consider picking up a cheap GMRS HT. They are a bit easier to figure out, and many have their own programming software you can download from the company that sells them.
https://www.radioddity.com/products/radioddity-gm-30
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JGLWZ1/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.retevis.com/rb27-30-channel-gmrs-long-range-two-way-radios-with-noaa#A9216AX1-C9034AX1
Just a few to choose from.
You can program any Baofeng 2 way radios with a program that you can download into your PC. The program is called CHIRP and you can download it from chirp.danplanet.com.I've never had any type of comunication device in any of my Jeeps, mainly because I really know nothing about them or the technology.
I year or so ago I was going to install a CB but it never happened.
A few weeks ago one of my neighbors gave me this hand held device, a charger and a program cable.
He said he messed with it for a while but couldn't get it programmed.
Is it considered a HAM, GMRS or a 2 way?
How are you supposed to program it and do I need a licence for it?
Is it any good?
Again, I know next to nothing about it. Thanks.