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Offline Mark 79

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not ham radio
« on: November 25, 2023, 05:45:24 PM »
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    • For those who eschew getting a ham license, this article shows a very talented installation of a 50-watt GMRS radio:

    https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/midland-gmrs-mxt500-mxt575-review/
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    Re: not ham radio
    « Reply #1 on: November 26, 2023, 03:45:25 PM »
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    • Quote from: Mark 79 on November 25, 2023, 05:45:24 PM
    For those who eschew getting a ham license, this article shows a very talented installation of a 50-watt GMRS radio:

    https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/midland-gmrs-mxt500-mxt575-review/
    Dear Mark,
    Do you know about the agriculture bundles and which walkie talkies to use?  We need vehicle and tractor communication along with walkie talkies while on foot. They have a MXR500AG Repeater and a MXT115AGVP3 Micomobile bundle.  Help!  Any advice is appreciated!
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    Offline Mark 79

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    Re: not ham radio
    « Reply #2 on: November 26, 2023, 05:10:15 PM »
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    • Because I am licensed, I have not invested much effort in GMRS, FRS, or CB radio.  I simply unlocked our amateur radios to use them on the bands and at the power we select.

    I'd start with the gear mentioned in the posted article. I think it meets your described mission requirements.
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    Re: not ham radio
    « Reply #3 on: November 26, 2023, 05:55:53 PM »
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    • Good recommendation Mark.

    Texana - You might contact Midland and explain your situation, perhaps giving you a discount. Not sure about that, however.

    Another option, in terms of saving dollars - if you known a ham or someone with the know-how - is to get used, older (even 1990's) Motorola radios (MaxTrac, Radius, CDM series - built like tanks). Specifically, in the UHF band (where GMRS/FRS frequencies are located, 462-467 MHz). They can be reprogrammed for the GMRS/FRS band.

    If your communications are just short distance (few miles or so), CB could be an option too. Even handheld CB's are available.
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    Re: not ham radio
    « Reply #4 on: November 26, 2023, 06:36:38 PM »
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    • GMRS is basically CB on a different set of frequencies.

    I keep a cheap Baofeng handheld ham transceiver charged up, but I might use it once a year.
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    Offline Mark 79

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    Re: not ham radio
    « Reply #5 on: November 26, 2023, 10:26:32 PM »
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    • Quote from: SimpleMan on November 26, 2023, 06:36:38 PM
    GMRS is basically CB on a different set of frequencies.

    I keep a cheap Baofeng handheld ham transceiver charged up, but I might use it once a year.
    Unfortunately the FCC came down of Baofeng for not locking out non-ham bands on their radios. The newer Baofengs do not have the same capabilities as those of yore.
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    Re: not ham radio
    « Reply #6 on: November 27, 2023, 09:16:34 PM »
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    • I came across this today: https://baofengtech.com/product/amp-v25/

    It is a worthy purchase for you guys who have only a Baofeng handheld.  Merry Christmas!

    More here: https://westernrifleshooters.us/2023/11/24/tunnelrabbit2-sends-essential-radio-information-part-1-the-hour-is-late/
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    Re: not ham radio
    « Reply #7 on: November 28, 2023, 02:08:48 AM »
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    • Quote from: Mark 79 on November 27, 2023, 09:16:34 PM
    I came across this today: https://baofengtech.com/product/amp-v25/

    It is a worthy purchase for you guys who have only a Baofeng handheld.  Merry Christmas!

    More here: https://westernrifleshooters.us/2023/11/24/tunnelrabbit2-sends-essential-radio-information-part-1-the-hour-is-late/
    This would be a great thing to have.  I can't afford something like that right now, but good to know.
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