Intro to Radio Communications

[Naxet1959]

Best of luck! If you're scoring that well on practice exams you'll be fine.

Have a radio picked out yet?


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I have 2 Baofengs, UV 82 and UV 86HP. I plan to liste more than talk; maybe add a mobile down the road. The hobby is way more expensive than than my rate of currency flow

[HKGuns]

This thread inspired me to do some comms preparation.

I purchased two UV-82HP's and paid the $65 to uncle sugar to be a legal user of GMRS. With my background I could probably pass the HR test fairly easily, I just don't have the time for it right now. Perhaps at some point in the future.

It may have been mentioned already, but probably is worth repeating. I found the CHIRPW software extremely handy for programming my radio's. It let's you define you software setting on your radios' along with all of the frequencies you want assigned to different channels and copy them from one radio to another as well as backing up your radio configurations.

[Outlander Systems]

In the bag.

Keep us posted.

Taking the Technician test tomorrow.... getting 90's in the practice exams

Chirp makes it nice and easy.

If you're running the factory antenna, take a peek at some of the Nagoya offerings.

This thread inspired me to do some comms preparation.

I purchased two UV-82HP's and paid the $65 to uncle sugar to be a legal user of GMRS. With my background I could probably pass the HR test fairly easily, I just don't have the time for it right now. Perhaps at some point in the future.

It may have been mentioned already, but probably is worth repeating. I found the CHIRPW software extremely handy for programming my radio's. It let's you define you software setting on your radios' along with all of the frequencies you want assigned to different channels and copy them from one radio to another as well as backing up your radio configurations.

[HKGuns]

If you're running the factory antenna, take a peek at some of the Nagoya offerings.

I am, which do you recommend?

[Outlander Systems]

http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-NA-7.../dp/B00KC4PWQQ

I'm running the 771, and a buddy is running the 701.

Both are light years ahead of the factory antenna. The 771 is somewhat obnoxious on a handheld. While the performance is there, it's better suited as a "back of plate carrier" antenna, rather than a general purpose one.

I am, which do you recommend?

[HKGuns]

Thanks, I ordered both as its nice to have backups and options for different use cases.

[Outlander Systems]

Roger that. The stock rubber duck pretty much sucks. You'll be happy with those Nagoyas.

Here's another cheap project:

https://outlandersystems.wordpress.c...-mans-comtacs/

Thanks, I ordered both as its nice to have backups and options for different use cases.

[Naxet1959]

In the bag.

Keep us posted.



Chirp makes it nice and easy. [/FONT](AINT it the truth!!!)

If you're running the factory antenna, take a peek at some of the Nagoya offerings.

I actually have a UT-108 inbound for when in the car; thanks for the whip recommendation, will order one soon...

[Naxet1959]

So the testing itself took me 6 minutes and I scored 100 I never scored a 100 on any practice test so what a relief! I should have my call sign this Wednesday. I think I'll start on the General while I have momentum...

[Outlander Systems]

Congratulations, man.

Welcome aboard!

So the testing itself took me 6 minutes and I scored 100 I never scored a 100 on any practice test so what a relief! I should have my call sign this Wednesday. I think I'll start on the General while I have momentum...