P1000 Radio Communication

[CumminsPusher]

If you are referring to the 146.52 - no it is simplex only but all the Hams I know have that freq preprogrammed in their list of channels they scan.

Gotcha.


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[Admin]

 

[CumminsPusher]

I did find this radio which is 95 compliant


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[Tigermark]

No problem at all. There is a good club here locally as well and testing is done once a month - I think at the Rogers library. Lots of good repeaters around our area as well.

Thanks man! I'll have to get online and study up for the test.

 

[JTW]

I did find this radio which is 95 compliant View attachment 27442


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And compliant means not as powerful, correct?

 

[nbomar]

so... moving on a bit... I have programmed in all of the FRS, GMRS, and MURS frequencies into my Baofung. I used the Motorola channel numbering for FRS (1-14) and GMRS (15-22). These are the channel numbers that the type-accepted walkie talkies use (the ones you buy at Walmart). I then programmed in the MURS frequencies starting at channel 31... so now I just set the radio to channel mode and set it to scan, then sit here and listen to whatever traffic is in my area... am I the only one doing this??? please tell me my wife isn't correct... she says I've lost it... sitting here listening to the scanner like her crazy old uncle...lol

I haven't figured out how to work this thing at all. Messed with it for about 10 minutes today waiting on some work documents to download. Then lost focus.


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[Ragnar406]

so... moving on a bit... I have programmed in all of the FRS, GMRS, and MURS frequencies into my Baofung. I used the Motorola channel numbering for FRS (1-14) and GMRS (15-22). These are the channel numbers that the type-accepted walkie talkies use (the ones you buy at Walmart). I then programmed in the MURS frequencies starting at channel 31... so now I just set the radio to channel mode and set it to scan, then sit here and listen to whatever traffic is in my area... am I the only one doing this??? please tell me my wife isn't correct... she says I've lost it... sitting here listening to the scanner like her crazy old uncle...lol

I have done that as well, funny when you get some kids playing around on the FRS frequencys sometimes. Depending on your area you can sometimes still get police and fire. You can go to radioreference.com and search your area to see what is there note a lot of police and fire have gone to trunked systems or digitial.

 

[hondapro]

Thanks man! I'll have to get online and study up for the test.

The Tech test is not that hard with a little study.There is free practice tests online at eham and qrz.
You can find testing sites and alot of other information at the arrl.org site.

Steve
AB3YT

 

[ghost]

If you are referring to the 146.52 - no it is simplex only but all the Hams I know have that freq preprogrammed in their list of channels they scan.

Good to know.
I just programmed that into mine.

Ron
FU2MF

 

[AKRider]

Good to know.
I just programmed that into mine.

Ron
FU2MF

FU2MF... lol

 

[Tigermark]

The Tech test is not that hard with a little study.There is free practice tests online at eham and qrz.
You can find testing sites and alot of other information at the arrl.org site.

Steve
AB3YT

Thanks buddy, I will jump on those practice test!

 

[Manwell]

Thanks buddy, I will jump on those practice test!

When things calm down just a little bit in my life, I'm going to study and get my license!

 

[cschomber63]

I have done that as well, funny when you get some kids playing around on the FRS frequencys sometimes. Depending on your area you can sometimes still get police and fire. You can go to radioreference.com and search your area to see what is there note a lot of police and fire have gone to trunked systems or digitial.

I'm an excop and your not crazy or dumb!


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[Bartman]

I really encourage you guys to get your ham license. It will open a whole new world of communications for you. The Baofengs will get the job done but you get what you pay for, there is all kinds of quality gear for a little more money, there are digital mode handheld radios that can let you talk around the world through the right repeater, and there are many. I have made a lot of great friends since joining the ham hobby, and I suspect that anyone who is capable enough to use the computer and participate on this forum is smart enough to pass the test. Like others have said start with online practice test, just google it, there are even smartphone test apps, and there are apps that show all the repeaters near you once you get licensed. I would be more than happy to help anyone who wants to get their license, just shoot me a message with any questions you have.

Bart
N1UB

 

[JTW]

FU2MF... lol

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I really encourage you guys to get your ham license. It will open a whole new world of communications for you. The Baofengs will get the job done but you get what you pay for, there is all kinds of quality gear for a little more money, there are digital mode handheld radios that can let you talk around the world through the right repeater, and there are many. I have made a lot of great friends since joining the ham hobby, and I suspect that anyone who is capable enough to use the computer and participate on this forum is smart enough to pass the test. Like others have said start with online practice test, just google it, there are even smartphone test apps, and there are apps that show all the repeaters near you once you get licensed. I would be more than happy to help anyone who wants to get their license, just shoot me a message with any questions you have.

Bart
N1UB

suggestions on radios then??

 

[Bartman]

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suggestions on radios then??

A lot would depend on what's in your area, VHF, UHF or both, is there digital mode repeaters like DMR, D-Star ect. in the area you could take advantage of ? Handheld or fixed radio. AS far as brands go, kind of like a Ford Chevy thing, the 3 popular ones are Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu. If you want to tell me where you live I can look up and see what kind of repeaters are in your area and narrow down some radios that would be good.

You can go to www.repeaterbook.com and search for your local repeaters too.

 

[Manwell]

A lot would depend on what's in your area, VHF, UHF or both, is there digital mode repeaters like DMR, D-Star ect. in the area you could take advantage of ? Handheld or fixed radio. AS far as brands go, kind of like a Ford Chevy thing, the 3 popular ones are Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu. If you want to tell me where you live I can look up and see what kind of repeaters are in your area and narrow down some radios that would be good.

I'm amazed at how people are so willing to help - what a great group this is! Thank you @Bartman for being part of it!

 

[JTW]

A lot would depend on what's in your area, VHF, UHF or both, is there digital mode repeaters like DMR, D-Star ect. in the area you could take advantage of ? Handheld or fixed radio. AS far as brands go, kind of like a Ford Chevy thing, the 3 popular ones are Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu. If you want to tell me where you live I can look up and see what kind of repeaters are in your area and narrow down some radios that would be good.

You can go to www.repeaterbook.com and search for your local repeaters too.

Breckinridge County Ky..

 

[Jshell3]

What about regular CB radios? I read @AKRider 's post about HAM (Thank you so much for that, btw. That was a lot to read and I read it all. I KNOW that took a while to write up!)
AKRider covers all the basics, but when he gets to the CB, there's not much comment (leaves it open)...

The type of riding we do, reminds me of rabbit hunting/deer hunting w dogs. CB radios are all we ever used. They talk a LONG ways. And they make hand helds for CB, too. We could all just use our Club name as handles.

The other radios were 5 watt, but needed a license. CB's are 4 watt, and do not require license.

What am I missing?
What's the advantage using the other frequencies?... (I mean besides repeaters and talking all over the world.).

 

[CumminsPusher]

From what I've read even MURS reaches better on uneven ground even at 2watts compared to 5watts on cb. Much clearer as well. MURS is fine to run on it's not a problem. We've had very good luck with radios now super clear and these radios are cheap, much smaller and reach further. Once someone gets licensed it'll open it up even more for distance.

 

[Bartman]

Breckinridge County Ky..

there is a 2 meter repeater in Westview that covers the Rough River Lake area and 440 (23cm) in Hardinsburg that is part of linked system that looks like it covers a wide area. The Baofeng or a Yaesu FT60R for $140 would cover both bands if you want a handheld radio. A mobile rig with 50 to 70 watts of power is pretty common and will obviously reach out much better.
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