Communications: ham cb

[Johnnie Walker]

Just noticed that the price went down a bit, only $26 for UV5RA baofeng.
Baofeng UV5RA Ham Two Way Radio 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band Transceiver (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009MAKWC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f44SybNDTEK5E

 

[Anak]

And you can get a bracket to mount it for another $15 or so.

http://www.stinkyfab.com/baofeng-rugged-handheld-radio-brackets.html

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Good thinking. I have one that's not mounted yet. Haha

 

[xjrick94]

Thanks. Just ordered.

 

[JohnX]

Just ordered a pair of the 8w version on ebay. Sequoia posted a link around here somewhere, $50 shipped for 2 radios, 2 chargers, etc.

Got them yesterday, took about a week.

 

[Bent]

Just ordered a pair of the 8w version on ebay. Sequoia posted a link around here somewhere, $50 shipped for 2 radios, 2 chargers, etc.

Got them yesterday, took about a week.

I bought a set too. Turns out that they are the 5 watt and not the eight.

 

[David_Bricker]

I bought a set too. Turns out that they are the 5 watt and not the eight.

My pair say BF-F8+ on the radio itself. No model number markings on the box, or the documentation. Not sure if it's worth it to return yours.

David Bricker / SYR

 

[RedHeep]

The nice thing about the UV-8 series is they're dual transmit. You can talk to the trail group on one channel and talk to the person in front or behind you on another channel without having to switch.

https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-8...?ie=UTF8&qid=1492002717&sr=8-3&keywords=uv-82

 

[mikedashg]

:nono:

Just a reminder, Baofangs can transmit on frequencies that require FCC licensing, transmitting on them unlicensed is breaking federal law and you could be fined:

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/unauthorized-radio-operation

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/personal-radio-services-prs-keeping-touch

https://www.fcc.gov/enforcement/orders/1846

If you do not have a ham license, do not transmit within the ham bands. If you have a Baofang and don't have a license, you can listen in, OR you can transmit using these frequencies below at the appropriate power output levels.

:rtm:

 

[RedHeep]

If you want to get technical, they exceed the power and fixed antenna regulations for FRS radios.

If you want to be the fun police

 

[mikedashg]

If you want to get technical, they exceed the power and fixed antenna regulations for FRS radios.

If you want to be the fun police

I did say "at the appropriate power output levels" which you can adjust on a Baofang and most of them fit within GMRS.

 

[Bent]

OR a person can get licensed now that they have reason to.

 

[Anak]

It really isn't that hard to do.

Varmint #1 did it at 11 years old.

 

[mikedashg]

OR a person can get licensed now that they have reason to.

Even better!

 

[Bent]

Even better!

In my humble opinion being part of comes with the responsibility of setting the right example to others in the off road community. If I'm gonna talk the talk...well, you know.

 

[StinkyFab]

And you can get a bracket to mount it for another $15 or so.

http://www.stinkyfab.com/baofeng-rugged-handheld-radio-brackets.html

Why thank you sir.:cheers:

 

[Bent]

My pair say BF-F8+ on the radio itself.

Exactly what mine are.
5 (4+1) Watts total.

 

[Bent]

you can transmit using these frequencies below at the appropriate power output levels.

:rtm:

Since I'll be the leader for runs Fri and Sat I'll be sticking to your chart. Being completely ignorant on the topic I can't see any disadvantages. Any channel recommendations?

 

[Vanimal]

just ordered mine... should be here tomorrow. yay!