Practical comms fixes.

[Ogri the trog]

Thanks Harry,

You may have hit the nail on the head - that I am expecting too much from cheap equipment - and I'm in no financial position to buy a lot more kit as I mentioned. I was after some practical hints to get the absolute best from what we have - Baofeng UV - 5's, UV 82's and Retevis units with combinations of little mag mount roof top aerials and standard screw in types.

I've looked at Foundation Licencing but that still wont change the equipment, though I understand about accessing different frequencies and repeaters.

I have had one experience with Raynet, but I'm sad to say it left a very sour taste - not something I'd want to pursue if there was any other way of doing things.

Thanks for your reply, I appreciate your information,

Cheers

Ogri the trog