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Still should register if you live in a high density area or feel like being honest, you're not risking anything by licensing a radio.

I'd argue that gives the government just a little more money to enforce stuff. It's your decision to weigh risk, whether or not to get your permit.

The UV 82 is more expensive then the one I posted. I like that one because it was dust and drop resistant. The UV 82 is not much more but what makes it better? If it just has a better antenna I see pretty good ones on Amazon for $10-$20

https://youtu.be/0AqpylH_o8Y

The GT-3TP it is with the data cable its $63 now to work on getting my license

What are these frequencies any links?

^^^ this

Total fucking noob here, don't know shit about comms. Will $100 get me anything decent in terms of a radio? Just something to learn on?

A Yaesu or Wouxun probably

What model yaesu?

FT-4XR

Thanks man we can talk on them without issue from the law?

@Reno can I turn down the transmission power of a radio? All of mine are 8 watt

Sorry for making you dumb this down for me, shortwave?

@Reno do I need to learn up on the programming computer stuff to do that?

@Reno copy that. Thank you. I will look into it.

Outstanding!

What about the Yaesu that was mentioned earlier? Any comparison to what you're speaking of?

But is it worth having overall?

What is the listening range? I know that's not the only selling point to a radio but it's the easiest to comprehend to me

I'd probably say if you're looking for something to have for occasional use or emergencies, the baofeng will be fine. If you're looking to really get into radios, stuff like yaesu, motorola, and kenwood is good, and expensive.

though people who are really into radio and ham stuff look at baofengs like we look at poverty pony

Well the way I'm seeing it currently, I may wind up being more cut out for comms and support rather than frontlines. I will do what it is necessary at the end of the day regardless, but I want to be where I am most useful for efficiency's sake. So if I have the capability to learn and do more I will. I don't mind spending a little more if it means I can learn and do a little more

I read this and it answered alot of questions

https://theprepared.com/survival-skills/guides/beginners-guide-amateur-ham-radio-preppers/

might say pick up a few books and a cheap baofeng, then move up to a nicer radio. The baofeng is a couple bucks

then if you need, you can pass off the cheap one to a teammate or something

I’m gonna be up front. I’m clueless when it comes to comms for the most part

The GT3TP is dust, drop and water resistant. The antenna it comes with is stronger than the na77116

I have many expensive radios... the baofengs are workhorses.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014J5RJ7I/ref=crt_ewc_img_srh_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1IGF4J2EDI4OA

Some people are elitists

just get the data cable and you are set

EDD sounds like the person to ask then

I've got a cheap uv82 and a nagoya antenna. I'm not into radios, I just have it for emergencies and tactical larping

I’m definitely down to learn, but I feel like the intel server is gonna be more my speed. I can’t stand sitting around and I’m always out and about. Trying to give them all a decent run

> Thanks man we can talk on them without issue from the law? @[TX]YimYam Keep you piwer low on MURS/FRS/GMRS and don't be a dick (no foul language, be respectful) and you'll you unnoticed.

Don't need to worry about power on the FRS/GMRS channels either... theres no "radio pokice" really... the FCC doesn't have time to mess with that shit, nor do they care.

You can also buy channels from the FCC for "itinerant" business use.. I own 25 of them myself.

That's doesn't mean nobody else will ever be on them, but they are in the UHF or VHF business bands and don't require a license

Really just stay off of the HAM channels and don't pisss off the boomer hams and you won't have issues.

I've read that the boomer hams are like fudds on steroids

@[TX]YimYam ordered. Hyped to learn comms not gonna lie

@Confused they are turbo autists

The emilitia podcast had an episode about ham radio, and they talked a bit about the fudd hams

Reality is they are mostly pretty cool, just spurgy

It is pretty cool to be able to talk to people around the world depending on what frequencies you use

And the HF guys are nuts, some of those antennas take up a whole yard and signal depends on space weather and shit

It was pretty cool learning about the history of it though. Basically a bunch of nerds slapping shit together in their sheds and seeing what worked. Supposedly ham was a slur used by professional radio and telegraph operators

Yep, the original tech rebels

ironic considering they're all about rules now

Kinda....

It's really only more about keeping the idiots away

Honestly you could make up a callsign and nobody would really know if you pretended right

Yeah, that was a lie

Ham frequencies and police frequencies aren't the same and especially these days the police don't use standard UHF

It’s fun being a volunteer firefighter til you gotta get up like 18 times cause some meth head wants to call and then refuse treatment when you get there

Police started moving to trunked systems in the 90's, and by 2001 were mostly all moved over.

@Sam SimpChester oof, right

Our chief basically said fuck em no point in going if they’re gonna keep refusing treatment

We have mostly dope heads around here, give them narc an and they just wanna act like they are fine

So far we haven’t had to use narcan

I'm on the east coast in the hotbed of it

In rural America dopeheads everywhere.

Louisiana here

These commie idiots give them places to shoot up around here

Yeah I saw that. I was like the hell is going on over there.

They get to have fun. I'm jealous I respect myself too much to join in

Commiefornia is the first place we’re gonna have to take back honestly

Break legs and shit just to get morphine and oxys prescribed here

It’s ridiculous

Just load the fault lines with tactical nukes and send them on their way

Well that’s another question but how are we gonna get tac nukes and it’s almost time to go frogging 🤤

Anyone know anything about using CHIRP or other alternatives to conventional localized internet data networks? Does it have a limited range, do I need a license? I currently still use flashdrives as part of a sneaker network, but it's a hassle. I don't trust VPNs or TOR, it's all shady and never 100% secure

I thought TOR was pretty solid as long as you don’t log into stuff or have it full screen. Apparently that’s how they got DPR

Im running Surfshark VPN, would also like to know

But the vpn owner can track you

From my understanding I’m no expert

Safest computer is one buried in 12ft of concrete T. Comsec guy

Someone will have your data unless you have your own end to end encryption. End of the day it's all about who you trust to have it, and anything with a signal or on a public net can be intercepted.

Been reading the beginner guide to radio and holy fuck is it a lot of shit

@yeetasaurus - Comms is pretty tech heavy stuff. Think OG Nerds.

I can see that. But I'm interested so far so I'm gonna keep reading when I get off of work

Tacomas with 300W power inverters MilSurp brick satcomms with hand radios 1990s ideapads running CHIRP Etrex Garmins on wrist straps

Byah

I may have to look into getting the amature license now i was interested in it before but you all sold me on it now. I know this one is a two-way comm but does anyone use Luiton walkies for communication or practice with them or is it just better to use HAM

I got them for bug-out bags because I was expecting March and most of April to be much worse than it actually was

All I have is the beofang 5

i want the UV-5R really badly I have seen nothing but great reviews on it

but I also want a dual band radio too ( i know those boxes will typically be more expensive but I feel like I'd enjoy learning with that a bit more)

@KaiBran - definitely look into a dual band radio. The more spectrum you can carry in one rig the less you have to carry (one radio instead of two, or three).

I mean just looking online Im also thinking about them being portable and it doesnt look like it matters either way as long as you have a power source for the dual band on the go or at your F.O.B

Anyone know a less expensive alternative to the peltor comtac hearing pro? Don't wanna drop a grand on ear muffs

Safariland headphone adapters under your normal ear pro

Ty

Got the invite from the comms group. Sup y'all?

Nice to meet you

Same to you, glad to be here

Awesome. Make sure you head over to #deleted-channel to get situated with your states

@SimpleRiver @boo radley ^