Two Way Radios and Communication at the Dragon
Ken requested a thread for the radios that I was assisting people with, so here is a thread for information about radios I recommend, and what I can help you get. I'd love to see others post what radios and accessories they use, with exact model numbers or links! Others need to be able to buy the exact unit you are recommending.
When you have data service on the road or when at Fontana, your phone can be a good way to communicate. Here is a link to the Hangouts thread I created ages ago. You might want to put it on mute. https://hangouts.google.com/group/Fy3nd8FW7d9agY0j2 Radio I use: BaoFeng BF-UV-5RE Reasons I like it: Its programable for many channels, removable antenna, cheap, well supported, powerful. Lithium Ion battery lasts days. Kenwood accessory compatibility Accessories I use: BAOFENG Speaker MIC Reasons I like it: It has a full size headphone port to output signal to my stereo system. Mic port has to be drilled out to pick up in noisy environments. Kenwood KMC-21 Reasons I like it: Much better sound quality than the cheap handsets Nagoya NA-717 Antenna Reasons I like it: It looks dang cool and retro, plus it actually works better than the stock one Configuring your radio:
I can order a Baofeng and configure it for you with the channels you need, with or without accessories. I can help you get it setup along a caravan or at a meet at the Dragon. If you already have a setup, please see me to ensure it is setup properly. |
This post is reserved for others recommendations.
Radio Lovetodrive2000 recomends: Midland GXT To turn the ROGER BEEP tone off, press the MENU button until the display shows an “rb” icon while on the right of the “rb” display, an “on” icon appears. Select “oF” by pressing the "arrow" buttons and push the PTT key, or press MENU button to move to the next feature setting. Accessories Lovetodrive2000 recomends: Midland AVPH3 Transparent Security Headsets with PTT/VOX Roll hoop strap, made by his wife |
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Its not me... but my wonderful wife who makes these....
Started off making one for me, to get my radio up from my lap, to a higher position to hopefully get a little better reception. Need to use a headset with your radio, or forget using one of these. Attachment 79733 |
So which mic do you use the $6 one or the $42 one. You can almost buy two radio's for the price of one mic.
What is that 5R option for like a dollar more and the 5RA option for 3 bucks more? If you were to upgrade to a better radio what would it be? https://www.amazon.com/GT-3-Transcei...ywords=BaoFeng Thanks for this info, it is great to get advice about different equipment via S2K. We have our cars in common but we all have different hobbies. |
A number of us just use the Midland GXT radio with this headset....
https://www.amazon.com/Midland-AVPH3...Midland+AVP-H3 |
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Originally Posted by DaGou
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So which mic do you use the $6 one or the $42 one. You can almost buy two radio's for the price of one mic.
Originally Posted by DaGou
(Post 24066345)
What is that 5R option for like a dollar more and the 5RA option for 3 bucks more?
Originally Posted by DaGou
(Post 24066345)
If you were to upgrade to a better radio what would it be?
https://www.amazon.c...eywords=BaoFeng Lots of good info here: http://codegreenprep...uccessor-uv-5r/ If I were to get an upgrade, I think I would get a variant on the v3 board which is the F8HP. This item on Amazon appears to have the new board with the higher power levels. I'd put a better antenna on it. If I didn't have an antenna and wanted the high power levels, this one appears to be the full newest package from the manufacturer: https://www.amazon.c...ing/B00MAULSOK/ It comes with both better antenna and bigger battery, and no goofy modifications from 3rd parties. |
Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000
(Post 24066351)
A number of us just use the Midland GXT radio with this headset....
https://www.amazon.c...=Midland+AVP-H3 |
Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000
(Post 24066351)
A number of us just use the Midland GXT radio with this headset....
https://www.amazon.c...=Midland+AVP-H3 |
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Originally Posted by batguano
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mounting strap for the radio is a dog collar on the roll hoop.
I picked up a yellow model of the the UV-5R to replace the one I sold, its quite a nice colorhttps://www.s2ki.com/s2000/public/st...fault/argh.gif Attachment 165763 |
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