I'd recommend the rt systems.  It works well and although I've 
programmed mine manually, software is easier if you're doing a lot and 
also handy for cloning.  Note, you'll need n v d a to do it, but it does 
work.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
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Wallace, ks.


On Sun, 15 Sep 2013, Zach Shifflett wrote:

> It's far easier to do it manually... trust me.
> If you want good software, I think the guys on here might be able to
> tell you about the rt software, though I've never used it.
> 73,
> Zach
>
> On 9/15/13, Rob Hill <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Thanks to Mike for suggestions about handi-talkie options.  I=E2=80=99ve =
>> kinda settled on the Bafeng uv5r.  Is anyone using that rig with =
>> accessible software for programming it?
>>
>> It looks like  programming is only a minor nuisance manually, but I =
>> sometimes get lazy! =20
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>   a.. Rob=20
>>   b.. K5HMS
>>
>
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