[Troop139] [Rrc] Radios

Mon Oct 28 12:42:00 EDT 2013

Jignesh,
Does it do 2.5 kHz channel spacing?

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From: Rrc [mailto:rrc-bounces at arcsquared.org] On Behalf Of Jignesh Bhatt
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:38 PM
To: Dave Huang
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Subject: Re: [Rrc] Radios

I have both Baofeng and Yeasu VX-8DR for Yeasu I paid $525 or so and I just asked someone who said it is capable of split in question....I am not too savvy so I can't confirm myself. So I say please check out the VX 8-DR also.

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Jig

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On Oct 28, 2013, at 10:41 AM, Dave Huang <vitamind at gmail.com<mailto:vitamind at gmail.com>> wrote:
Disappointing!  I didn't realize this, and thanks for pointing out that important distinction!

On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT <w2ttt at att.net<mailto:w2ttt at att.net>> wrote:
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

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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<mailto: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 Wouxun KG-UV6D<http://www.amazon.com/Wouxun-KG-UV6D-Handheld-136-174-Transceiver/dp/B0076T2C9U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382966193&sr=8-1&keywords=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

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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<mailto: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&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

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