I'll find out what we were using.. pm me so I don't forget.Quote:
Originally Posted by stdavidsboy
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I'll find out what we were using.. pm me so I don't forget.Quote:
Originally Posted by stdavidsboy
this is the newer version of the radio we were usingQuote:
Originally Posted by stdavidsboy
http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=108709
They would have been using Amateur Radio frequencies that you need to be licensed to use. It is not hard to get your basic ham license. You need only 70% to pass and there is no longer a morse code test.Quote:
Originally Posted by stdavidsboy
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Originally Posted by topher
Don't forget those are going to be using the ham bands.Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
Do you have your study manual yet?
No.. Not yet.. I was practicing s few months ago. . But it's on the back burner again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
You can also program the radios for frs
They are not type approved for GMRS/FRS. That makes it illegal to use them there.Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
Baofeng UV-5R. 409 shop or Ebay. They do NOT come programmed with any channels. You program them yourself with the use of free software. Not hard to do, but you do need to have a bit of computer geek in you.Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
All kinds of accessories available like larger batteries, earphone, mics, 12 volt power supplies etc
Google search Boafeng UV-5R....lots of info and a Yahoo group.
start with this site: http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/