[Troop139] [Rrc] Radios

Mon Oct 28 10:35:06 EDT 2013

Dave,

I honestly would not recommend the VX-6 or VX-7 because they do not function
with the 2.5 kHz splits and have limited out of band coverage.

The Chinese radios have those capabilities so that interoperation with
public safety, MURS, etc. is possible.

Thanks & 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT

201.314.6964

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From: Rrc [mailto:rrc-bounces at arcsquared.org] On Behalf Of Dave Huang
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:51 PM
To: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Cc: troop139 at mailman.qth.net; ARCsquared; pcaresraces at yahoogroups.com;
ComTechGroup at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Rrc] Radios

Second vote for the Baofeng UV-5R+.  I just started out with one, and my
only complaints are that it really does need a better antenna (in the
Princeton/Plainsboro area anyway), and it's a bit of a pain to program
manually.  There's a large support community though, the best resource I've
found so far being here:

http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/

If you've got an unlimited budget, I've been eyeing the Yaesu VX-6R and
VX-7R.  They appear to be full-featured, and waterproof as well.

Good luck!

Dave

On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 9:21 AM, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
<w2ttt at att.net> wrote:

Paul,

If you are on a budget then I would recommend the Baofeng UV-5RA+ radios.
They can be found online for about $45-55.  If you want something more
rugged then for about $105-120 you can get a
<http://www.amazon.com/Wouxun-KG-UV6D-Handheld-136-174-Transceiver/dp/B0076T
2C9U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382966193&sr=8-1&keywords=wouxun+kg-uv6d>
Wouxun KG-UV6D.  Both radios will do the narrowband 2.5 kHz steps.  Look in
Amazon or PowerWerx for these radios.

For a base or mobile radio, I like the Anytone AT-5888UV.  I would buy it
from Advanced Specialties in Lodi because they include all the accessories
for less than $300.  

For a home power supply I would use an MFJ-4125P.  It is small and portable
should you need to go to the field with it.  

Antennas and adapters are another discussion.  Give me a call and we can get
that done easily.

Thanks & 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT

201.314.6964

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From: chesterpsygroup at optonline.net [mailto:chesterpsygroup at optonline.net] 
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:52 PM
To: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
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Subject: Radios

Hi all 

I am writing to you today for some help. As you know I am the manager for
mental health and I am in the ham radio club for the Red Cross. I do have my
ham license KD2DXD.  I want to buy two very reliable portable radios and 1
home base radio. I have for the most part an unlimited budget. I am looking
for something really reliable and built well. Can anyone help as to what I
should get, the model numbers and where I should get it from to get the best
price. I will also need to get any of the supporting stuff ie. antenna,
battery backup and other stuff.  I am also going to need someone to help me
set it up right once I get it. (Fun project for some of you) So if there are
any volunteers please let me know. 

Thanks 

Paul J Spergel MA, LPC

Licensed Marriage & family therapist

Manager Red Cross 

On Oct 27, 2013, at 11:03 PM, "J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt at att.net>
wrote:

Hi Folks!

I have found the Tru-Spec 24-7 pants to be very comfortable and useful when
doing various outdoor and indoor Amateur Radio activities in support of the
Red Cross, local government and other served agencies and for general use
when you need pockets to keep things organized and yourself protected.

Go on Google or Amazon and search for "Tru-Spec 24-7 canvas" or "Tru-Spec
24-7 ripstop"  

I found both to be useful, though I tend to prefer the cotton for both fire
safety and convenience reasons, though the rip-stop is more light weight.

The khaki or olive drab are pretty useful choices, though other colors are
available.  I use the khaki color almost every day, but the Olive or "OD
Green" ones might be useful if you need more organizational pockets in the
field while in Scouting environment.

Cotton Canvas          http://www.uscav.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=17162
<http://www.uscav.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=17162&tabid=1> &tabid=1

Ripstop
http://www.uscav.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=17736

I also use a wide belt with a plastic buckle from "Spec-Ops" to be a great
choice for its usefulness, simplicity and cost.  

Again, choices of colors are wide, but I bought an "OD Green" one so that I
could use it with my Scout pants and shorts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251327725438?lpid=82

Thanks & 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT

201.314.6964

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