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
Start-up Kit Shopping List
Basic dual-band HT - Baofeng UV-5R V2+ ($40)
Better antenna - Nagoya NA-771R 16-Inch Retractable (144/430Mhz)
OR (non-retractable)
Mic/speaker - Baofeng BF-S112 Two Way Radio Speaker
Programming Cable - USB Cable for Baofeng Two way Radio
Mobile antenna - ExpertPower 42.8" Dual Band Antenna with Magnetic Trunk Mount
Ground plane - Aweek Mobile Radio Ground Antenna
Antenna patch cable - SMA female to UHF PL259 female RG58 20 inches
Right-angle antenna plugs - SMA Male To SMA Female Adapter - 90 Degree Right Angle
SME jumper cable - 10cm SMA Male To Female RF Extension Cable
2nd radio (store 1st one in the car) - Baofeng BF-F9 V2+ HP (8w) w/ 3800mah Battery ($65)
Programming a new phone
CHIRP software
Local repeater list (load into chirp and up-load to phone)