Interesting antenna 2 m / 70 cm

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RE: Interesting antenna 2 m / 70 cm - NorthernRaider - 20 May 2016

Exactly Harry each according to his own need, one size rarely fits all in prepping. I use PMR446 on .5 watt power for local comms now, but if TSHTF I can dial the power up to 4 watts, but as my mentor light Speed pointed out I can get better performance and range with better antenna like the 771s just as you also point out. My UV5s are retuned to only use the 8 analogue and 8 digital PMR channels so I cannot accidentally intrude on the licenced hams bands, I used CHIRP to reprogram them.

FYI I'm no technogeek but LS helped me design and build a little Di pole antenna with limbs only 160 mm long if I remember right, its ideal for the 2 m 70cm 446 bands and using it my wife can hear me just under 8 miles away which makes it ideal for my needs and retains my security. I'm going to get a President CB rig when funds allow cos that does 12watt SSB as well as UK FM and US AM 27 meg , all legal and licence free. Be a while before i can afford it though. Smile

RE: Interesting antenna 2 m / 70 cm - harrypalmer - 20 May 2016

When you get a CB please for fluck sake make sure the antenna is tuned correctly...CB can give your neighbors nightmare interference if you don't...often the local ham gets the blame.

RE: Interesting antenna 2 m / 70 cm - NorthernRaider - 20 May 2016

Take your point Harry, but if I'm having to use a CB chances are my neighbours are all dead in a zombie apocalypse Smile

or the fookers have voted REMAIN and I've killed them Smile

RE: Interesting antenna 2 m / 70 cm - Lightspeed - 20 May 2016

(19 May 2016, 00:27)Nemesis Wrote:
(18 May 2016, 19:52)NorthernRaider Wrote: Its WAAAY beyond my pay grade LS my friend, I take your word as gospel when it comes to Comms

Its £11.39 NR?

LS what Baofeng do you recommend?

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Any of the UV5rs are fine.

Here we have standardised on the UV5r Plus as its the last of the early models that have a wide range of inexpensive accessories.

RE: Interesting antenna 2 m / 70 cm - Nemesis - 21 May 2016

Thanks for the reply.

So two of these then, unless there is a better UV5r Plus option?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-BaoFeng-UV-5R-Plus-Dual-Band-VHF-UHF-136-174-400-520MHz-FM-Ham-Two-way-Radio-/191578378862?hash=item2c9af6126e:g:miUAAOSwPhdVUcWN

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RE: Interesting antenna 2 m / 70 cm - NorthernRaider - 21 May 2016

A rough guide ( LS will correct me) would be
Baofeng UV5R ( I use the C model ALL the internals) are the same in UV5s
NA771 Antenna
Battery adaptor packs off E bay so you can use AA or AAA batts
BUT
Some folks simply buy extra but larger capacity 3200Mah batteries

Accessories as needed

FYI as a mariner I think you can have the marine Ch 16 installed I THINK?

I bought mine already checked and inspected by UK importer from Sinotel in the Midlands, slighter dearer than E bay but problem free.

You will need a cable and download CHIRP to reprog your radios if required.

RE: Interesting antenna 2 m / 70 cm - PSYOP Soldier - 16 December 2016

Here's a good article on doing your own dirt cheap di-pole for an HT...

https://brushbeater.wordpress.com/2016/11/22/the-versatile-dirt-cheap-d-i-y-dipole/