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| Author: | nickcarr [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
It looks like Universal-Radio is jumping on the bandwagon of selling the cheaper Chinese radios. Check these models out: http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/5565.html (2m, 4watt mini-handheld for $80) http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/5541.html (2m/70cm, 4watt dual-band for $130) http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/5547.html Woxun Radios (2m/70cm and 220mhz versions) |
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| Author: | icom1020 [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
This place says it has the 'rugged' version with the software and cable for $130 http://www.maintradingcompany.com/ |
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| Author: | Jeremy [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
When I finally get my lic, I'm sure one of those will be my first radio...something cheap I can cut my teeth on. Now show me some cheap mobiles...j/k :beer: This place has all sorts of good information. JER |
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| Author: | N7QOR [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
Jeremy wrote: Now show me some cheap mobiles...j/k :beer: JER Just found this looks like it is not available "yet". I am holding out for one that has 220. Looking further, the specs seem to indicate 220 capability. They also mention "F2D" and F3E" emmissions |
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| Author: | Jim [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
That looks like it will be a great dual band mobile :D I am guessing about $250. Wonder if they make any HF rigs? How do you pronounce that name? :roll: Wox on (Wox on Wox off) :bowrofl: |
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| Author: | SpudGunMan [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
I have been holding out on the waxon wax off gear for the mobile |
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| Author: | nickcarr [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
Jim wrote: That looks like it will be a great dual band mobile :D I am guessing about $250. Wonder if they make any HF rigs? How do you pronounce that name? :roll: Wox on (Wox on Wox off) :bowrofl: Actually, the funny thing is that I've heard different pronounciations from Chinese people. A few agree that it should be "Wo-Sheen" but in some areas of the country they don't formally pronounce the "W" sound - so it may sound more like "O-Sheen" I just say Walks-On myself. |
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| Author: | Jeremy [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
That mobile is exactly what I like form factor wise. I really want to be able to put the 'box' under a seat and mount that face plate. I may not know anything about HAM, but I sure do like this Wax-on cheap stuff so far. JER |
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| Author: | the Outlaw [ Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
Kinda looks like a Yaesu. |
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| Author: | OWEN62 [ Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
I got this one two days ago, http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/5547.html I got it off Ebay so it came with the works, USB programing cable, Mics 2 of them, ear piece and the one that clips where ever you want, car charger, wall wart, and the CD to program it, a battery and a 18 month warranty. out of the box it came with a full charge, this thing can also do FM Radio, its very small in size, also come with a belt clip. I got it for $100, far less then what the above link sales it for. from them your looking at over $200 for the works. |
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| Author: | Gampawayne [ Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
Has anyone heard anymore on the dual band mobile talked about above? |
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| Author: | DanTanna [ Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
I've got some folks that want to move to 2m for trail comms when we are convoying out to camping spots or exploring, so pretty much everyone would be within a couple miles of each other. $70 would certainly get people to think about upgrading to ham instead of buying a CB or frs. Are these worth recommending? |
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| Author: | Rich [ Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
I just picked up a Baofeng UV-3R Mk2 off epay for about $50. Neat radio, super small, and takes a standard size camera battery. 136-174, 400-470, and FM broadcast receive. Also has a "narrow" setting for those who wish to use a non type accepted radio on FRS. Pretty darn cool for chinese junk. Some people have questioned its ability to suppress the VHF 2nd harmonic but mine seems to be relatively clean. I certainly would buy another one. Its not bad for $50... |
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| Author: | OWEN62 [ Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
They buy our land and put stuff in our hands I am not sure that I am cool with that. |
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| Author: | DanTanna [ Fri Oct 14, 2011 11:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cheap Amateur Handhelds |
Thanks, hopefully that will get some people off the fence. Are there any handhelds actually made in the USA anymore? Everytime I read about China buying the Country I think back to watching Americathon at the drive-in! |
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