Cheap Comms - Baofeng Radios

[Grant H.]

This radio config has most of the front range repeaters, programmed into it. https://cloud.iestechnologies.com/in...dCQhcApBGcpkOK

Channel list in .csv format - shows where I have what channels. https://cloud.iestechnologies.com/in...bTOylSlk9SwwPe
Same channel list saved off of BF-F8HP: https://cloud.iestechnologies.com/in...92Zf6bIGjoJxjQ

I know I am behind on getting the write up done. I am getting there. I am hoping to put it up tomorrow.

[Grant H.]

Password to the above links is: baofeng1

[Grant H.]

I'm probably putting too much detail into the write up, but I would rather have this be as complete as possible.

[DenverGP]

Anyone ever tried the Radioddity GA-5S radio? I've got a UV5RA, was thinking of picking up a second, and saw that one. Looks a higher powered Baefeng clone.

[Mtneer]

Will this Chirrp program work with my Yaesu FT-50R with the MARS/CAP mod? I programmed it manually ages ago and suspect a lot has changed. Would be nice to update without the brainhurt. I'll pick up a couple Baefengs too.

[00tec]

I have considered getting something like this for my RZR for comms when riding. Should I just get the handheld?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/QYT-KT-8900...S/142247329890

[Irving]

As long as you have a good place to store it. I have a hard time keeping my hand held in place in my Amigo on simple road trips, let alone off road. I like the idea of clipping it to the visor so I can hear it right by my face, but it always inevitably ends up in my lap or at my feet, usually after clipping me in the face on the way down. I also clip into the door pocket, but the long antenna sticks up, or the radio interferes with my manual crank windows. Those issues are pretty unique to my situation, but something to think about.

[fitz19d]

As a non radio person, would these with updated antenna work for talking between say Longmont and Westminster off repeaters or whatever? Dad has his ham licence and some equipment. Figured these might be fun for him to play with as a gift and possibly get setup to call each other with.

[gnihcraes]

As a non radio person, would these with updated antenna work for talking between say Longmont and Westminster off repeaters or whatever? Dad has his ham licence and some equipment. Figured these might be fun for him to play with as a gift and possibly get setup to call each other with.

I was taught to usually figure 1 watt per mile of communications without using repeaters. (Line of site, no obstacles) If mountain top to mountain top, you can get some distance. Bigger and better antennas help.

[brutal]

I was taught to usually figure 1 watt per mile of communications without using repeaters. (Line of site, no obstacles) If mountain top to mountain top, you can get some distance. Bigger and better antennas help.

For real radio.

I'm sure not getting 10 miles from the cheap illegal chinese linear amp I have on my CB. ;-)