The Baofeng's are excellent for what they are, unencrypted amateur radios with good performance for the price. Standard voice inversion should keep what you are saying relatively private. Its not "military grade" stuff, and can be descrambled, but you have to think if shit really did get this bad, who'd have the resources do it? They are a good buy for adventuring, preparedness, etc.Would the Boufang 3rd generation radio fit my want’s……Would appreciate any knowledgeable advice.
You get what you pay for. The output on these radios may be less than claimed and the audio isn't equal to the more expensive radios.Would the Boufang 3rd generation radio fit my want’s……Would appreciate any knowledgeable advice.
As was pointed out, you get what you pay for.Would the Boufang 3rd generation radio fit my want’s……Would appreciate any knowledgeable advice.
It's similar to asking if a particular gun will fit your needs.There's a lot of factors when asking if it will fit your wants.
Are you planning on using it with a repeater that's fairly close? What is the terrain like in your area?
Remember, these are at most 5 watts, so using the built-in antenna will limit your range drastically unless you're going to use a close repeater.
And much like a gun, a radio is only going to be useful if you learn how to use it and have others to communicate with.It's similar to asking if a particular gun will fit your needs.
I will bugging in if things hit the fan. What would be recommended for a good home based " starter " radio for a pure novice?And much like a gun, a radio is only going to be useful if you learn how to use it and have others to communicate with.
In shtf a hand held radio really won't do much without buddies. Worst case you will get triangulation and munitions dropped on you.
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What are your requirements for communications? Some radios are line of sight and others can reach nearly any point on the earth.I will bugging in if things hit the fan. What would be recommended for a good home based " starter " radio for a pure novice?
I’m not looking to break the bank. I am in a fairly flat area with a mountain range to the east of me (5300) ‘. I am only looking for fairly local communications. I’m aware of the capabilities of quaility receivers and transmitters. My Dad operated on a home built transmitter and one Uncle had General License and had a nice set up. Both of these were in the 40’s thru 70’s. I’ll obtain a General License. Really looking for emergency communication capabilities. I have too many responsibilities to add a hobby at this time.What are your requirements for communications? Some radios are line of sight and others can reach nearly any point on the earth.
What level of expertise in communications do you plan to obtain? What level of investment in time and money do you expect to make?
The range of capabilities of radio equipment is vast just as it is in firearms or vehicles.
There is no requirement for a radio to be "registered". An operator is required to have a license permitting him to operate in a given band.Will b re watching this tread. I have a Boufang handheld, but it is not "registered" with and license. I would like to find out the easiest way to get it to be more than 5 mile walki-Talki. I don't plan on making ham radio a hobby, for SHTF use only.
Here is the problem with getting a HAM license for "SHTF only" as Ive seen it..Will b re watching this tread. I have a Boufang handheld, but it is not "registered" with and license. I would like to find out the easiest way to get it to be more than 5 mile walki-Talki. I don't plan on making ham radio a hobby, for SHTF use only.
^^^ THIS post is the best post of the thread. Everyone thinking about having anything, not just radios, should heed this advice ^^^Here is the problem with getting a HAM license for "SHTF only" as Ive seen it..
People study and pass the test.
Get a entry level radio and learn to talk on repeaters and simplex
Then they put them away in an ammo can and forget how to use them
Being a good operator is a skill..and a skill needs practice or when SHTF..you may not be ready.
Its the same for a person who buys a gun for protection and goes and shoots it one or 2 times and it just sits.
When the door gets kicked in at 2am
They dont know their weapon by 2nd nature..they fumble and screw around
If you want a skill tombe there in an emergency..it takes practice
Check the Repeater Book for repeaters that you can reach... There's an app for phones.That's how you extend the range of a 5w handheld in the 2m and 1.25m, and 70cm bands.Will b re watching this tread. I have a Boufang handheld, but it is not "registered" with and license. I would like to find out the easiest way to get it to be more than 5 mile walki-Talki. I don't plan on making ham radio a hobby, for SHTF use only.
If you decide to buy Baofengs, buy tri-bands (2m, 1.25m, 70cm. Most of the radios people buy for SHTF don't have the 1.25m band. That makes it a slightly more private band...Would the Boufang 3rd generation radio fit my want’s……Would appreciate any knowledgeable advice.
I guess it depends on what you define as SHTF. Under my definition, most laws wouldn't be worth the paper they're written on. In that case, I wouldn't worry too much about FFC regs. I'd worry more about not dying.Wanted to also add, you can encrypt these radios. But not legal under FCC regs unfortunately. They are decent and mate to my peltors with a kenwood convertor.
Emergencies are an exception to the license requirement. I would think SHTF would qualify...I guess it depends on what you define as SHTF. Under my definition, most laws wouldn't be worth the paper they're written on. In that case, I wouldn't worry too much about FFC regs. I'd worry more about not dying.