[Kauboy]

I am planning to create kits for family members and bug out partners, in Apache cases which contain a programmed HT and accessories (antennas, xtra batteries, chargers etc) along with instructions indicating which frequencies to use, when, why and how.

That's an amazing plan!
The effort alone will mean so much to those who receive this gift. The peace of mind they will have the first time they have to use it, and hear your voice respond back, will be immeasurable.

 

[Kauboy]

Order placed.
I've got 6 Boafeng radios. I might as well have all the knowledge I can get.

 

[Kauboy]

Today I got my license from the FCC I also today received my call sign from AmRRON (CH3 project) for obvious reasons I am not posting my FCC amateur radio call sign, however I can post my AmRRon assigned call sign which is:
Delta Romeo 527
Thank you to NMPRN for making me aware of this initiative.

I guess we all signed up for the AmRRON CH3 project, eh?
It's a neat idea I'd never heard of. Thanks for the link @NMPRN!

 

[Kauboy]

By my outdated list, there are almost 100 groups (MAGs) around the country that run local CH3 project nets on non-ham and ham bands that can communicate with each other. Most preppers would agree that there are advantages to belonging to a MAG. Imagine the advantages of having that MAG communicating with 100 other MAGs.

I wasn't aware of this.
I knew of HAM nets, and have listened to a few in my area. But I never knew there were any non-HAM freq activities happening regularly. The point is made in the AmRRON info, the vast majority of citizens are not HAMs, and reaching them is nearly impossible through HAM means. I need to do some more research and see what sorts of non-HAM comm activity is going on in my local area. When I eventually distribute my collection of pre-programmed radios, I'd like to give the recipients some info on what to listen for.

 

[Kauboy]

Order placed.
I've got 6 Boafeng radios. I might as well have all the knowledge I can get.

Order received.
Bigger than I expected, which I'm pleased about. Thought I was getting a little booklet, but this is coffee table material right here.

 

[Kauboy]

Strongly considering this one for the 2m compatability:

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UV-9S

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[Kauboy]

Show me where they're illegal for sale in the US. The FCC tried and failed to restrict their import in 2018 and that led to a firestorm of internet hysterics that's still floating around but they aren't, and never were, illegal for sale in the US.

I was under the impression that they violated FCC regs due to power output on bands which restrict, but that would only make them illegal to use. AFAIK, sales were not in question.

 

[Kauboy]

As far as I know all baofengs have 2m. I've got UV-S9 Pro's and UV-S9 Plus. They're different somehow but I don't remember what it is. I got them because they can charge straight off of USB or in the charge stand.

My bad. I was thinking the 220 range and confused it with 2m band.
Looks like I still need to study before taking my test.

 

[Kauboy]

The legality of Baofeng FRS-capable radios shouldn't be a point of contention guys...

The FCC sets regulations for what is and is not allowed on US airwaves. The regulations stipulate that the design of radios such as the Baofeng fall outside the legal allowances. Thus, they are illegal to use for such communication.
However, the FCC does not regulate what can and cannot be sold in the US. As of now, there is no law regulating the sale of Baofeng radios that can potentially breach FCC regs.
Anything in our legal system that is not defined as illegal is considered legal. There does not need to exist a law which stipulates the sale of things to be legal for them to be legal.

Let's not bicker over what we all agree to be true.