I can do Thursday evenings. I don't know if I can hit the repeater..I'll check this weekend to see if I can kerchunk it..
Soo..went to the website and the repeater has an anti-kerchunk feature, so I can't "test" my access until there is either a scheduled net, or someone else wants to coordinate a test transmission using it.
HopeImReady
"The thing about smart mother f*ckers, is that they sometimes sound like crazy mother f*ckers to dumb mother f*ckers." -Abraham .”
It's just a .5 second delay...key up, give your call sign and say "monitoring.
after about a minute, repeat your call sign and say "end monitor"
Or...just key it up for 1 second.
I hear kerchunks all the time...no real biggie.
Ok, will try that tomorrow night. Brain is work-fried for today 🙂
HopeImReady
"The thing about smart mother f*ckers, is that they sometimes sound like crazy mother f*ckers to dumb mother f*ckers." -Abraham .”
Just tried...couldn't get anything. Is there a ctcss tone? I found a repeater book entry that said no tone so I didn't use one. Didn't hear anything... 🙁
HopeImReady
"The thing about smart mother f*ckers, is that they sometimes sound like crazy mother f*ckers to dumb mother f*ckers." -Abraham .”
Bummer...try this one
https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/details.php?state_id=CA08&ID=87
Reading through this all with an interest on getting a couple of Baofeng radios. They seem to have a very low price point and are just about everywhere on any kind of prepper websites. Problem is that there seems to be about 100 different variants and setups. Any recommendations on an easy to use, out-of-the-box plug-and-play version? I'm mostly looking at using it with similar radios, within maybe a 5 km radius and, other than maybe listening in, am not interested in ham nets per say.
Also, any model running or capable of running off AA batts? I can see OEM batteries being great but maybe a bit more difficult to recharge in a grid-down scenario, either long or short-term.
Any words of wisdom would be most appreciated.
All the variations of the UV5R series are cosmetic differences only. The software, firmware, and functionality are all the same.
As for a power option, they do have a 6 AA battery case that replaces the original battery.
I use it along with rechargeable batteries just fine.
See it here
You can use the programming cable and the free CHIRP software to program in local emergency frequencies.
This link may be of use to you as I believe you are currently in the US...
http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/
Thanks Denob. Quick question regarding the AA pack: I've read there is a voltage issue (6x AA = 9V) and that putting all 6 batteries would prevent you from transmitting. Have you experienced this? Perhaps you just put in a "dummy" battery?
I've never had that issue, but I can't recall ever using alkaline batteries.
Rechargeables are 1.2 volt X 6 = 7.2volts.
I can't see there being an issue with a slight overpowering though...It just doesn't work that way.
All electronics will accept a certain amount of variation.
In regards to the Baofeng battery packs, go for the 6 AA case, instead of the 6 AAA case...you'll get more mAh that way.
Also, If you get the programming cable and use CHIRP...always use the most recent version of the software...older versions can cause issues especially when copying from one radio to another.
This is an area where we have all the gear but no idea. DH is going to do his Ham licence so you can count us in when that step is accomplished.
RU Really - we need you.......
no doubt!
Is there actually a organized net?
Count me in!
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