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Re: man, if I had a nickel for every time I heard a story like this
<johnstewart1999@...> wrote: Without seeing the actual article instead of the one it linked to, I don't know enough about it, but my guess it would be one of the several Chinese made HTs like
By Donald Hellen · #23 ·
Re: man, if I had a nickel for every time I heard a story like this
I can see why you'd say that. Really, I was asking if anyone knew what kind of radios these were. I'm guessing they're Baofeng units. ________________________________ Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021
By John Stewart · #22 ·
Re: man, if I had a nickel for every time I heard a story like this
This is a bit off topic, but the link led to a different story. ---------------------------------------------------- Some ham radio groups you may be interested in: /g/ICOM
By Donald Hellen · #21 ·
man, if I had a nickel for every time I heard a story like this
Illegal Walkie-Talkies Behind Aung San Suu Kyi's Detention (newser.com) ( https://www.newser.com/story/302091/aung-san-suu-kyi-is-back-to-a-familiar-place-house-arrest.html ) Any bets on the
By John Stewart · #20 ·
Re: DM-1701 and DM-1801
<jamesbaird@...> wrote: I can't answer your question, but you might want to read the reviews on Amazon.
By Donald Hellen · #19 ·
DM-1701 and DM-1801
Does anyone know if the DM-1801 uses the same Software as the DM-1701? I have the DM-1701 and I am getting a DM-1801.
By [email protected] <jamesbaird@...> · #18 ·
New ham groups added, new groups.io pricing structure on Jan 18, 2021 (long post, intentionally cross-posted)
First, the new pricing structure for NEWLY formed groups on groups.io beginning January 18, 2021. Basic (free) groups formed on or after that date stay free *up to 100 members*. After that, it will
By Donald Hellen · #17 ·
New ham groups, also new pricing structure for groups
The next message is about some new groups I created to have a general-purpose discussion group for some brands of amateur radio equipment and radios before groups.io's new pricing structure goes into
By Donald Hellen · #16 ·
5 files uploaded #file-notice
The following files have been uploaded to the Files area of the [email protected] group. * /Baofeng UV-5R CHIRP Programming Guide IWillPrepare.pdf ( /g/Baofeng/files/Baofeng UV-5R
By [email protected] Notification <noreply@...> · #15 ·
Re: Baofeng radios able to transmit out of band
replies below.. wrote: That is perfectly fine, and probably the only legal way to actually transmit on those radios I programmed the pair for the 440 band and have FRS frequencies in for
By M. K. · #14 ·
Re: Baofeng radios able to transmit out of band
MK . . . When I bought them at Hamvention I thought they were FRS radios. I quickly realized that these were not license free but could be programmed to the 440 amateur band and would make cheap HTs.
By Donald Hellen · #13 ·
Re: Baofeng radios able to transmit out of band
1.it's not tough to find "open" Baofeng radios now. 2.most of them that are locked can be opened in software(most likely by modifying a config file). 3.the open radios always were, and always will be
By M. K. · #12 ·
Re: Baofeng radios able to transmit out of band
Most of the counterfeits are still able to transmit out of band. They have dominated the market to an extent that it is not easy to find a real Baofeng. Bob N5TX
By Bob Fleming · #11 ·
Baofeng radios able to transmit out of band
I've read several articles and a YouTube video about Baofeng HT's that were made before the US forced them to lock the transmit range to stay within the amateur bands. Many of us have older ones which
By Donald Hellen · #10 ·
Re: What function does the name field have . . .
The memory channel name? is limited to 6 or 7 character depending on the radio. So, I have dealt with this problem by using the airport code for a city, followed on the same line by a V for 2m or U
By AI8O · #9 ·
Re: BF888 vs BF88
Thank you Andy. Just to follow up, I've now ordered and received a pair of BF888s' - just under ?20 on Ebay, inc? 4 batteries, two chargers, and a programming lead- not a Prolific copy either.
By Brian Reay · #8 ·
Re: BF888 vs BF88
Brian . . . <g8osn@...> wrote: I actually know nothing about what you're doing (Allstar nodes), but I found the 888S on Amazon.co.uk:
By Donald Hellen · #7 ·
Re: BF888 vs BF88
Thank you Donald, a most comprehensive reply. I assume from your? "import" comment that you are in the USA, I'm UK based (although I have a USA licence, sorry license!- W8OSN used on, all too
By Brian Reay · #6 ·
Re: BF888 vs BF88
Brian . . . <g8osn@...> wrote: This web site says the 88E is an upgraded version of their 888: https://www.radioddity.com/products/baofeng-bf-88a-walkie-talkie But "upgraded" to me
By Donald Hellen · #5 ·
BF888 vs BF88
I¡¯ve noticed some advertisers on EBay etc mentioned BF888(s) in the title but the detail description mentions the BF88(E). Is this just a manifestation of Baofeng¡¯s habit not being exactly
By Brian Reay · #4 ·