Ham Radio Next Steps: Extending Range of HTs, Future Preps & Going Portable

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   dbenzingers says:

   March 13, 2014 at 7:13 AM

   Your right! the manual that comes with the Baofeng is useless. How do you
   save rptr freq. with their offsets, sft-d and t-ctcs intact ? I know how to
   save freq. to a channel, but the offsets wont save.

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   GW Calif says:

   March 13, 2014 at 6:28 AM

   I have an answer for you on this, but too lengthy for here.. hit me up on
   email: m21networks @ gmail

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   survivadordali says:

   March 13, 2014 at 5:37 AM

   6m band is from 50-54Mhz. Baofeng UV-5RC: 65-108MHz(FM Receive only);
   136-174MHZ and 400-520MHZ (TX/RX). So no go on 6m on this radio as far as I
   know.

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   survivadordali says:

   March 13, 2014 at 5:28 AM

   Thanks for the link.

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   survivadordali says:

   March 13, 2014 at 4:51 AM

   there should be plenty of instructions online – just do a search., there’s
   also an antenna book put out by arrl that might help,

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   survivadordali says:

   March 13, 2014 at 4:28 AM

   Good luck with your exam. Definitely check back in when you give the Yaesu
   a wilderness outing. I’ve heard nothing but good things about them – and
   will probably eventually upgrade to one. I haven’t had a chance to do a
   comprehensive test with the slim jim for distance, but other vids I’ve seen
   have reached repeaters >20 miles. The Baofeng cannot be beat price wise
   (assuming you get a good shipping deal) for an excellent backup unit.

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   yzerman1997 says:

   March 13, 2014 at 4:07 AM

   Nice setup for the ladder-line mobile antenna. I just ordered one! I was
   shopping around for a large whip antenna but the latter line is more
   convenient to carry around. Thanks, great video..

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   nal2us2 says:

   March 13, 2014 at 3:17 AM

   Question, Can you give me the exact parts needed and lengths for the ladder
   line and adapter line you are using. I went to the web site you indicated
   in your video. A little vague. Also does that slim jim setup work for both
   2m and 440 or just 2 Meter? Please advise. email – naL2us2@yahoo.com Thank
   you so much.

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   dbenzingers says:

   March 13, 2014 at 2:22 AM

   KD8SH here, thank you for your videos, they were a great resource for
   preparing for exam. Already thinking of an antenna on the house.

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10. 

    nal2us2 says:

    March 13, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    I have done a search online and your video was the closest thing I could
    find. If you can point me in the right direction with those instructions or
    online links I would be ever so grateful. Thank you

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    kiingAli says:

    March 13, 2014 at 1:24 AM

    nice informative video there, have you tested your baofeng for range on the
    larger (5 ft) antenna? im thinking you can get upto like 5 miles easily if
    you put that on your roof.

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    dbenzingers says:

    March 13, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    THANK YOU!

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    survivadordali says:

    March 13, 2014 at 12:26 AM

    Definitely give it a whirl. Lots of things to get involved with, and it’s a
    great prep.

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    survivadordali says:

    March 13, 2014 at 12:13 AM

    The Arrow antenna should work for you. You may even be able to reach some
    of them with just the rubber ducky that comes with the radio, just depends
    what is between you and them. Definitely test it out when you get your
    radio.

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15. 

    nal2us2 says:

    March 12, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    Thanks for your response. I am definitely interested in DIY as I have been
    an engineer for over 30 years now. I found the coax so I just need to
    secure the 6 feet of 450 Ladder line, a Balun, and the two traps needed.
    Any help in locating these parts by you or anyone else seeing this post
    would be very much appreciated. God Bless

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    survivadordali says:

    March 12, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    The ladder line antenna is very light weight. Good choice for emergency
    use.

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    nal2us2 says:

    March 12, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    Thank you for your very rapid response to my last question. Finally, do you
    have the design and components needed to construct the two traps needed for
    this design as well? Please advise and thank you again.

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    boo foo says:

    March 12, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    Download Chirp. It makes it much easier to program and you can download
    repeater information automatically. For manual programming, check out this
    video: /watch?v=15DmHvdLq68

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    survivadordali says:

    March 12, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    I have some HF ones coming soon.

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    survivadordali says:

    March 12, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    Try Gigaparts, Ham Radio Outlet, Radio Shack, Ham City etc. There are lots
    of online shops that can help you out – and Radio Shack is in most locales
    in US. Good luck, have fun making your antenna!

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    survivadordali says:

    March 12, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Dunno the exact parts – I’m sure there is a recipe online somewhere. N9TAX
    sells those slim jim antennas online at EBAY. Just do a search there. From
    what I understand his are actually priced pretty competitively compared to
    buying separate parts and building it yourself. Though there is definitely
    value to DIY. The nice thing about his are that you can order any connector
    you desire, and they are very well built. They work for 2m and 70 cm – he
    also has other configurations available as well.

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    survivadordali says:

    March 12, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    From what I’ve read it’s use what you have. If you have 450 use it, if you
    have 300 use it, if you have 600 use it.

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    survivadordali says:

    March 12, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    I have no problem with the baofeng reaching a local repeater ~15 miles away
    with the antenna simply mounted on the painters pole, and extended above
    the roof line. I have heard people with good elevation and line of sight
    hitting repeaters 30-50 miles away with this antenna. It’s a great deal.

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24. 

    dbenzingers says:

    March 12, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Ok, purchased the Baofeng UV-5RC., Passed for my Tech. license, Waiting for
    call sign. Looking at radio and Frequency bands. How do you enter 6m band
    frqs. on this thing

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25. 

    Redd Pepper says:

    March 12, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Thanks for the Vids! From an OT stand point, (47 yrs plus), U seem to enjoy
    the Hobby and DIY! Beautiful Country, and a Great Setup. You may wish to
    try a new Baofeng, the GT-3, I recently purchased 2 units and am surprised
    at the upgrades inside! We have a few smaller mountains here in GA., great
    for weekend trips for the DX. Take Care, 73, W4–, (sorry, but there is a
    problem with people Bootlegging Calls around here),. 10 Meters is open and
    calling, Thank’s Again for the link to the ladder line, I’ve built my own
    for yrs, I’ll order one for my rucksack… Redd… 

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