[justinsane]

Hey guys, this is such a weird coincidence to see this post. I have ONE only Baufeng radio that I bought years ago and have never used. model UV-5R. I dont even remember why I bought it. Does it have any value being only one radio for a SHTF scenario or would I need to have more of them? I dont even know fully how it works until I find the manual again. thank you

It has value, not particularly as a product they are very cheap, but it can receive many frequencies including the weather radio broadcast in the 146.400-146.550Mhz range
but also the national calling frequencies 146.520 and 446.000 for example and other things. Charge it up and hit scan

 

[justinsane]

Try reading it yourself.





Q1: Does the UV-5R have a detachable antenna?

Q2: Do FRS radios allow detachable antennas?

Q3: What is the maximum wattage allowed on the FRS band?

Q4: What is the minimum wattage the UV-5R is capable of?

1) YES
2) NO
3) 2
4) 1

 

[justinsane]

The neat thing about the Channel 3 Project is no one has to be a member of anything. The CH3 Project, in one form or another, pre-dates AmRRON by many years. AmRRON is just providing an organized way for local individuals and groups to communicate with each other at the regional and national level.

There are advantages to becoming a core member of AmRRON and they've got a lot of great stuff going on, but just so folks know, you don't have to join anything to take advantage of it.

By my outdated list, there are almost 100 groups (MAGs) around the country that run local CH3 project nets on non-ham and ham bands that can communicate with each other.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.

One thing it made me aware of is that I had not been considering FRS or GMRS or MURS or CB
I am not sure what I am going to do to adjust my thought process in that regard but it's been brought to my attention.

 

[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.

 

[NMPRN]

One thing it made me aware of is that I had not been considering FRS or GMRS or MURS or CB
I am not sure what I am going to do to adjust my thought process in that regard but it's been brought to my attention.

You just have the option now to go beyond short range, line of sight, local simplex. With your tech license you can use repeaters and cover some really large areas. I don't know what part of the state your in but If you can reach the SMLRS (Southwest Missouri Linked Repeater System) you can reach like minded folks/groups in a good part of 4 states with your baofeng. When you knock out your general license you'll be able to do it world wide on HF.

Sidenote: there are lots of free websites with study tools and practice exams. HamExam is a good one ...just saying

 

[justinsane]

You just have the option now to go beyond short range, line of sight, local simplex. With your tech license you can use repeaters and cover some really large areas. I don't know what part of the state your in but If you can reach the SMLRS (Southwest Missouri Linked Repeater System) you can reach like minded folks/groups in a good part of 4 states with your baofeng. When you knock out your general license you'll be able to do it world wide on HF.

Sidenote: there are lots of free websites with study tools and practice exams. HamExam is a good one ...just saying

You just have the option now to go beyond short range, line of sight, local simplex. With your tech license you can use repeaters and cover some really large areas. I don't know what part of the state your in but If you can reach the SMLRS (Southwest Missouri Linked Repeater System) you can reach like minded folks/groups in a good part of 4 states with your baofeng. When you knock out your general license you'll be able to do it world wide on HF.

Sidenote: there are lots of free websites with study tools and practice exams. HamExam is a good one ...just saying

I'm in South St Louis County

 

[justinsane]

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.

And as if on cue Harbor Freight put these on sale for $9 down from $15.
I bought 3.
Apache
1800 WEATHERPROOF PROTECTIVE CASE

edit tried to post pic from phone didn’t work

 

[NMPRN]

I'm in South St Louis County

Your in the heart of ham radio activity. There's at least one linked repeater system in your area (probably several others). This one covers Illinois and eastern MO. The St. Louis repeater for the linked system is working but it looks like the link to central Illinois is down right now.

If you join a local ham radio club you'll learn more in a hour talking to the local guys than you could ever learn on your own.

And as if on cue Harbor Freight put these on sale for $9 down from $15.

Apache cases are like ammo cans, you can never have enough. They're on sale here too, I'm heading out to grab a few.

 

[Captjim_NM]

NMPRN after your write-up I ordered 2 copies, one for me and one for my friend Mike. Easier to find information when we don't need it than when we do need it. This will join my stash of prepper books. 73's de KA5SIW