easy enough to program the UV5R. The UV3R is an entirely different matter
and is nearly impossible to program without sight either via the radio, or
via software.
I say nearly impossible, but I guess with a really good memory and lots of
practice, you could probably program the uv3r by hand...though it's awfully
tedious.
the uv5r has a full keypad with some speech as well so it's a snap to
program by hand.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "dustin thompson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 4:10 AM
Subject: Re: my rig, and still no call sign!
> how hard is it to program a baofeng? I was looking on the net last
> night, and can get one for 30 something bucks. plus some ACCESSORIES,
> it runs about 60 bucks
>
> On 6/11/13, Zach Shifflett <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> yeah. I've been checking the uls every day.
>> It'll surely be here soon.
>> Zach
>>
>> On 6/11/13, Dustin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>> I took the exam on Tuesday the 28th, but my call sign wasn't in the YOU
>>> LS,
>>> u=
>>> ntil the fourth or the fifth, I have yet to receive a physical copy of
>>> my
>>> li=
>>> cense in the mail, I did receive my FRN number and password. And that
>>> was
>>> on=
>>> Saturday. Have you done an application search by your name in the YOU
>>> LS?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jun 11, 2013, at 4:12 AM, Zach Shifflett <[log in to unmask]>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Yup.
>>>> I got myself an adapter for it as well.
>>>> I wasn't familiar with the so239 and pl259 situation, but I googled it
>>>> and figured out that was the adapter I needed before I made my order.
>>>> I'm really looking forward to getting this stuff and hitting some of
>>>> my local repeaters.
>>>> I've been monitoring them with my stock ruber duck on the uv5r since I
>>>> first got the radio, and I've found a couple nets to join, and figured
>>>> out when people are usually on.
>>>> I just hope I get my call sign soon.
>>>> 73
>>>> Zach
>>>>=20
>>>> On 6/11/13, Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>> looks like you've got some good stuff to be going on with there.
>>>>> Maybe a dumb question, but you did get an adapter to go from the male
>>>>> SMA=
>>> on
>>>>>=20
>>>>> the radio to the pl259 connecter on the antenna coax right?
>>>>> The adapter is a female SMA to SO239.
>>>>> the SO239 is also refered to as a female UHF connecter just in case
>>>>> you
>>>>> e=
>>> ver
>>>>>=20
>>>>> come across that. The PL259 is the male version, and is also
>>>>> sometimes
>>>>> refered to as a male UHF connecter.
>>>>> For anyone who is wondering, the Tram 1185 is a quarter wave dual band
>>>>> magnetic mount style antenna. Unity gain more or less on boht bands,
>>>>> tho=
>>> ugh
>>>>>=20
>>>>> they do claim 2DB gain on UHF which is suspect at best lol.
>>>>>=20
>>>>> BTW, yes, the nagoya 701 works extremely well with the uv5R, as with
>>>>> any
>>>>> HT.
>>>>> I never did buy one, but use the J0125A antenna which is about $3.50
>>>>> on
>>>>> e=
>>> bay
>>>>>=20
>>>>> and has about the same specs, though it is a little shorter than the
>>>>> nago=
>>> ya
>>>>>=20
>>>>> 701.
>>>>> Over the stock antenna, the nagoya is a pretty good improvement.
>>>>> Often
>>>>> making the difference between being able to carry on a conversation on
>>>>> a
>>>>> repeater with someone, and just barely hitting the repeater.
>>>>> After all, it isn't just about being able to hit the repeater and hold
>>>>> it=
>>> ,
>>>>> but having a good enough signal that people can understand you and
>>>>> carry
>>>>> o=
>>> n
>>>>>=20
>>>>> any kind of conversation without having to try and pick you out of the
>>>>> noise.
>>>>> On average, the 701 will improve your transmitted signal about 1 or 2
>>>>> s
>>>>> units between a direct comparison with the stock duck.
>>>>> this can be a mile, could be ten miles just depends on the repeater,
>>>>> or
>>>>> station you are talking to.
>>>>> the terrain and any line of sight obstructions that may be between you
>>>>> an=
>>> d
>>>>>=20
>>>>> the station or repeater you are talking with will also come into play
>>>>> of
>>>>> course.
>>>>>=20
>>>>> Height can be advantageous for sure, but sometimes going up higher in
>>>>> you=
>>> r
>>>>> house or building doesn't always help due to structural impediments to
>>>>> th=
>>> e
>>>>> signals...such as rebar in the concrete, wire underneath stucko, metal
>>>>> siding etc.
>>>>> Outside will almost always yield the best results, although,
>>>>> sometimes,
>>>>> especially on UHF frequencies, if the repeater or station is on the
>>>>> other=
>>>
>>>>> side of the house from you, sometimes the close proximity of the
>>>>> building=
>>>
>>>>> will effect the signal a bit.
>>>>> Anyway, you'll get a much better feel for which is the best operating
>>>>> position once you finally get that callsign. Another trick is to use
>>>>> the=
>>>
>>>>> magnetic mount antenna stuck to some sort of large flat metal surface
>>>>> eit=
>>> her
>>>>>=20
>>>>> inside or outside...this will in itself give a significant improvement
>>>>> ov=
>>> er
>>>>>=20
>>>>> even the nagoya when operating at home.
>>>>> Anything from a metal railing, to a large serving platter, to a cooky
>>>>> she=
>>> et,
>>>>>=20
>>>>> to a metal table, barrel, almost anything that will give you a big
>>>>> flat
>>>>> metal surface without any metal obstructions to the sides of the
>>>>> actual
>>>>> antenna whip.
>>>>> A stove top, the top of the fridge, the top of a window air
>>>>> conditioning
>>>>> unit, many common metal surfaces will work.
>>>>> You need the larger metal surface to act as a ground plain for the
>>>>> antenn=
>>> a
>>>>> to work against if you will to get the best results.
>>>>> Ultimately, 19 inches out from the bass of the antenna in all
>>>>> directions
>>>>> works best for the VHF side of the antenna.
>>>>>=20
>>>>> 73
>>>>> Colin, V A6BKX
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Zach Shifflett" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 12:31 AM
>>>>> Subject: my rig, and still no call sign!
>>>>>=20
>>>>>=20
>>>>>> Hi all, It's been over a week, and still no call sign!
>>>>>> I waited up till 2 A.M to check the uls system after the daily
>>>>>> downtime, assuming that's when the new licenses probably upload. In
>>>>>> reality, I actually have no idea if this is true, but oh well. I'm
>>>>>> like a kid on Christmas waiting on this license. lol
>>>>>> So here's a description of my rig so far.
>>>>>> My yl got me one of the baofeng uv5r+'s for my birthday, as I've told
>>>>>> the list before. This is what actually finally inspired me to take
>>>>>> my
>>>>>> tech test.
>>>>>> I got a 7 inch Nagoya na701 to replace the stock rubber duck for
>>>>>> portable operating. This antenna is supposed to add a mile or two of
>>>>>> range over the stock duck, and there were several reviews that
>>>>>> claimed
>>>>>> that it boosted repeater performance considerably. It was only 8
>>>>>> bucks, so I figured i'd just go ahead and buy it since it was that
>>>>>> cheap with a 5 star review on amazon. Maybe I'll be able to hit the
>>>>>> local repeater from the upstairs porch or back yard with it.
>>>>>> I also got a duel band tram 1185 mag mount for the car, along with
>>>>>> one
>>>>>> of the battery eliminators you plug into the cigarette lighter.
>>>>>> The antenna was relatively cheap, only 25 bucks with the mount
>>>>>> included, and I read a lot of reviews on blogs, amazon, etc. that
>>>>>> claim it's pretty good.
>>>>>> Here's hoping my call sign comes in soon.
>>>>>> 73,
>>>>>> Zach
>>>>>=20
>>>
>>
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