Hello all,
After buying an el-cheapo Baofeng starter radio, here's a list list of the accessories I bought over the first couple of weeks.
I'll bring my computer to the meeting next Friday to help folks with new HTs get them programmed.
Stephen/stp W6STP
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Start-up Kit Shopping List
Basic dual-band HT - Baofeng UV-5R V2+ ($40) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HX03AMA
Better antenna - Nagoya NA-771R 16-Inch Retractable (144/430Mhz) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SCI0BRO
OR (non-retractable) htp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KC4PWQQ
Mic/speaker - Baofeng BF-S112 Two Way Radio Speaker http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008RZ0EQ0
Programming Cable - USB Cable for Baofeng Two way Radio http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008RZJHJU
Mobile antenna - ExpertPower 42.8" Dual Band Antenna with Magnetic Trunk Mount http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015HSAELY
Ground plane - Aweek Mobile Radio Ground Antenna http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SFF0C0K
Antenna patch cable - SMA female to UHF PL259 female RG58 20 inches http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANDSL96
Right-angle antenna plugs - SMA Male To SMA Female Adapter - 90 Degree Right Angle http://www.ebay.com/itm/161723733350?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
SME jumper cable - 10cm SMA Male To Female RF Extension Cable http://www.ebay.com/itm/311363222422
2nd radio (store 1st one in the car) - Baofeng BF-F9 V2+ HP (8w) w/ 3800mah Battery ($65) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RNGB9MW
Programming a new phone
CHIRP software http://chirp.danplanet.com
Local repeater list (load into chirp and up-load to phone) http://HeavenEverywhere.com/stp/SB-local.csv
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