I have a Uv5r but I want to upgrade to one of the 8w models. I have a Nagoya 771 on mine now but I’m having trouble reaching repeaters from my house.
Cause if 5 watts is good, 8 is better, and cost the same. But my expertize was 9 meters above this...
BaoFeng UV-82HP, 7 Watt VHF/UHF Radio,This what we got Pop's ?
8w vs 5w isn't going to make much of a difference. If you're having trouble hitting repeaters in Madisonville the best thing you can do is get an external antenna. I recently purchased one of the roll up antennas from Ed Fong. https://edsantennas.weebly.com/ Works great inside my house here in Mandeville. Plus it's easy to stash in a bag to take with you in the field. Any external antenna will work better than the antenna attached to the HT. You could also try attaching a counterpoise to the UV5R. https://hackaday.com/2014/02/08/improve-your-ht-ham-radio-by-adding-a-counterpoise-antenna-wire/
Then there's this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hECAAVIPzcM I have no experience with this one though. It's cheap enough that it might be worth it to try. pay attention to the 771 results too.
Thanks Nola, and sorry I took it as such, but when you frequent a site with as much trolling as I see here (even mod and admin for Pete’s sake!) ya kinda get a little tired of having to deal with it.Nothing??? Sorry, I didn't stay awake last night awaiting your reply. That's why you didn't get a reply from me.
I didn't say that an eBay seller was "robbing" you.
So sorry if I offended you with my first post. That wasn't the intent. Welcome to the hobby. It can get as expensive, if not more than, as firearms. If you'd like to bounce any questions off me, feel free to do so.
I may get the Abree antenna and try it out.
I was on the JARC UHF repeater earlier talking to a co-worker when I was driving home. He said my Uv5r was clear when I was passing through Metairie.
Thanks Nola, and sorry I took it as such, but when you frequent a site with as much trolling as I see here (even mod and admin for Pete’s sake!) ya kinda get a little tired of having to deal with it.
All good info. Thanks!
Check the online retailers. A couple of the Yaesu handhelds have been going for less than $50 after rebate. Can't remember the specific models right now.So I built a j pole and now I’m able to check in on the local nets with my little baofeng.
Well I’m ready to upgrade now.
Any suggestions for a HT that won’t break the bank? I’m looking at a either a Yaesu ft60 or a ft70.
Thanks.
Where did you go test at? Congratulations on the upgrade. I need to start studying for the extra myself.I made General today. Tested for Amateur Extra and only got 17 right. I’ll study for a few week and try again.
Where did you go test at? Congratulations on the upgrade. I need to start studying for the extra myself.
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Good club. Haven't been there in a while though.I tested at JARC in Metairie.
Good club. Haven't been there in a while though.
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CONGRATS... keep going on the upgrade while in the STUDY MODE..... need to get myself upgraded since have had the EXTRA study guide for the past year..................................................................................... drill sgt.I made General today. Tested for Amateur Extra and only got 17 right. I’ll study for a few week and try again.
CONGRATS... keep going on the upgrade while in the STUDY MODE..... need to get myself upgraded since have had the EXTRA study guide for the past year..................................................................................... drill sgt.
I just passed AE via online testing.
CONGRATS... keep going on the upgrade while in the STUDY MODE..... need to get myself upgraded since have had the EXTRA study guide for the past year..................................................................................... drill sgt.
That's great
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You need a antenna so you can talk on 2m
1/2" copper pipe is bout $1.50/ft