Hello all,
I'm a newbie, having just passed my technician's exam, and wanted to ask about borrowing to a 2m transceiver so I can start monitoring the local nets. There are a few handheld units at the Red Cross radio shack with numbers taped on them; are these loaner units? If not, does anyone on the list have a "spare" 2M unit I could borrow until I figure out what to invest in?
... any replies appreciated...
Stephen W6STP
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On 1/8/16 3:57 PM, Stephen Travis Pope wrote:
Hello all,
I'm a newbie, having just passed my technician's exam, and wanted to ask about borrowing to a 2m transceiver so I can start monitoring the local nets. There are a few handheld units at the Red Cross radio shack with numbers taped on them; are these loaner units? If not, does anyone on the list have a "spare" 2M unit I could borrow until I figure out what to invest in?
Steven, the Baofeng radios are great little starter units available from Amazon for about $25. Can't get much cheaper than that and they'll do 440 as well as 2m.
http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A/
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Stephen,
Welcome to the HAM community!! For a cost effective first radio, I recommend buying the mighty BaoFeng UV-5R for $25 from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=sr_1_...
There are lots of detailed guides on using it, such as this: http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/
It is not as simple to use as some of the more expensive units, but for the money it cannot be beat. I have several 2m transceivers, high end mobiles included but I still have and use several of these chinese radios because they are extremely effective and durable.
I know this does not answer your question, but I do not have details on a radio for loan from the club station, hopefully somebody else can chime in there.
73 Jordan K6YVJ
On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 3:57 PM, Stephen Travis Pope < stephen@heaveneverywhere.com> wrote:
Hello all,
I'm a newbie, having just passed my technician's exam, and wanted to ask about borrowing to a 2m transceiver so I can start monitoring the local nets. There are a few handheld units at the Red Cross radio shack with numbers taped on them; are these loaner units? If not, does anyone on the list have a "spare" 2M unit I could borrow until I figure out what to invest in?
... any replies appreciated...
Stephen W6STP
--
Stephen Travis Pope Santa Barbara, California, USA http://HeavenEverywhere.com http://FASTLabInc.com https://vimeo.com/user19434036/videos *http://heaveneverywhere.com/Reflectionshttp://heaveneverywhere.com/Reflections*
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Congratulations on getting your license, and welcome!!
Here is my suggestion. If you're sure you are going to stick with ham radio and use repeaters, bite the bullet and get the radio you will really enjoy using - the Kenwood TH-F6A. You can get it for about $290 new, or less used. It's tri-band covering 2m, 220, and 440. It is widely regarded as one of the best tri-band HTs. Once you have used it for awhile, upgrade the "rubber duck" antenna with the Diamond SRH320A. While 220 is not ubiquitous, it is widely used in So-Cal.
This might be too much information for you right now, and if so, just save it for later.
I hope you have a lot of fun with ham radio, and again, welcome aboard!
Jerel Crosland, WT6G
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On Jan 8, 2016, at 4:19 PM, Jordan j@madtorq.com wrote:
Stephen,
Welcome to the HAM community!! For a cost effective first radio, I recommend buying the mighty BaoFeng UV-5R for $25 from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=sr_1_...
There are lots of detailed guides on using it, such as this: http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/
It is not as simple to use as some of the more expensive units, but for the money it cannot be beat. I have several 2m transceivers, high end mobiles included but I still have and use several of these chinese radios because they are extremely effective and durable.
I know this does not answer your question, but I do not have details on a radio for loan from the club station, hopefully somebody else can chime in there.
73 Jordan K6YVJ
On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 3:57 PM, Stephen Travis Pope stephen@heaveneverywhere.com wrote:
Hello all,
I'm a newbie, having just passed my technician's exam, and wanted to ask about borrowing to a 2m transceiver so I can start monitoring the local nets. There are a few handheld units at the Red Cross radio shack with numbers taped on them; are these loaner units? If not, does anyone on the list have a "spare" 2M unit I could borrow until I figure out what to invest in?
... any replies appreciated...
Stephen W6STP
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Hi all
Thanks for the excellent advice (sorry, "elmering"); I've ordered the Baofeng el-cheapo model and the standard accessories (mic, usb cable, better antenna). Does anyone want to let me clone their stored freqs?
Stephen W6STP
On Jan 8, 2016, at 4:19 PM, Jordan j@madtorq.com wrote:
Stephen,
Welcome to the HAM community!! For a cost effective first radio, I recommend buying the mighty BaoFeng UV-5R for $25 from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=sr_1_...
There are lots of detailed guides on using it, such as this: http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/
It is not as simple to use as some of the more expensive units, but for the money it cannot be beat. I have several 2m transceivers, high end mobiles included but I still have and use several of these chinese radios because they are extremely effective and durable.
I know this does not answer your question, but I do not have details on a radio for loan from the club station, hopefully somebody else can chime in there.
73 Jordan K6YVJ
On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 3:57 PM, Stephen Travis Pope stephen@heaveneverywhere.com wrote:
Hello all,
I'm a newbie, having just passed my technician's exam, and wanted to ask about borrowing to a 2m transceiver so I can start monitoring the local nets. There are a few handheld units at the Red Cross radio shack with numbers taped on them; are these loaner units? If not, does anyone on the list have a "spare" 2M unit I could borrow until I figure out what to invest in?
... any replies appreciated...
Stephen W6STP
--
Stephen Travis Pope Santa Barbara, California, USA<pastedGraphic.tiff> http://HeavenEverywhere.com http://FASTLabInc.com https://vimeo.com/user19434036/videos http://heaveneverywhere.com/Reflections
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Hello All,
I would also appreciate a file for programming these radios with good local frequencies. I intend to offer the programming as a free service once we get the Baofeng (now Pofung) radios in stock at the store.
Best,
Andrew Alker andrew@sbelectronics.net Santa Barbara Electronics Supply 5148 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 Store: 805.681.2524
On 1/9/2016 11:17 AM, Stephen Pope wrote:
Hi all
Thanks for the excellent advice (sorry, "elmering"); I've ordered the Baofeng el-cheapo model and the standard accessories (mic, usb cable, better antenna). Does anyone want to let me clone their stored freqs?
Stephen W6STP
On Jan 8, 2016, at 4:19 PM, Jordan <j@madtorq.com mailto:j@madtorq.com> wrote:
Stephen,
Welcome to the HAM community!! For a cost effective first radio, I recommend buying the mighty BaoFeng UV-5R for $25 from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-Dual-Radio-Black/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=sr_1_...
There are lots of detailed guides on using it, such as this: http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/
It is not as simple to use as some of the more expensive units, but for the money it cannot be beat. I have several 2m transceivers, high end mobiles included but I still have and use several of these chinese radios because they are extremely effective and durable.
I know this does not answer your question, but I do not have details on a radio for loan from the club station, hopefully somebody else can chime in there.
73 Jordan K6YVJ
On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 3:57 PM, Stephen Travis Pope <stephen@heaveneverywhere.com mailto:stephen@heaveneverywhere.com> wrote:
Hello all, I'm a newbie, having just passed my technician's exam, and wanted to ask about borrowing to a 2m transceiver so I can start monitoring the local nets. There are a few handheld units at the Red Cross radio shack with numbers taped on them; are these loaner units? If not, does anyone on the list have a "spare" 2M unit I could borrow until I figure out what to invest in? ... any replies appreciated... Stephen W6STP -- Stephen Travis Pope Santa Barbara, California, USA <pastedGraphic.tiff>http://HeavenEverywhere.comhttp://FASTLabInc.com https://vimeo.com/user19434036/videos _http://heaveneverywhere.com/Reflections_ _______________________________________________ SBARC-list mailing list SBARC-list@lists.netlojix.com <mailto:SBARC-list@lists.netlojix.com> http://lists.netlojix.com/mailman/listinfo/sbarc-list
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