SHTF Communications

[cgrutt]

Which dual band mag mount antenna?

Diamond MR77 .... but already planning to replace with PulseLarsen NMO2/70 as soon as budget allows...


ETA...

Diamond MR77 specs:

Specifications:
Bands:	2m/70cm
Gain dBi:	2.15 / 3.4
Watts:	70
Height:	20"
Mount:	2.6" Magnet
Element Phasing:	1-1/4l, 1-5/8l

PulseLarsen NMO3/70B specs:

VHF/UHF antenna
VHF: Center Loaded 1/2 λ (144-148 MHz)
UHF: Collinear (440-450 MHz)
Gain (2m/70cm): 2.4 / 4.0 dBi
Max Power: 100W
Height: 34.5 inches
Connector: NMO
Color: Black

 

[FLA45fan]

Wanna sell it to fund your new purchase?

 

[cgrutt]

Wanna sell it to fund your new purchase?

Just ordered it today haven't even received it yet lol... It was something like $35 on Gigaparts.com. Wanted something decent to hold me over until I could upgrade.

 

[Marine Cpl]

@cgrutt

You can’t hit one of the 4 repeaters in MT. Beacon? I can with my Baofeng from Washingtonville. Have you programmed via Chirp?

 

[cgrutt]

@cgrutt

You can’t hit one of the 4 repeaters in MT. Beacon? I can with my Baofeng from Washingtonville. Have you programmed via Chirp?

Only tried to participate at weekly nets I think it was Mt Beacon... was generally able to listen but only made contact a couple times. I purchased the cable don't recall if I programmed these through computer or directly. Here is info on the Orange County Amateur Radio Club (OCARC) nets....



OCARC holds two different Nets, both using the club call sign of W2HO. You do not need to be an OCARC member to join in the fun.

The HF Net meets Sundays at 1pm Eastern time on 3920 kHz.

The 2 Meter Net meets Wednesday evenings at 8PM Eastern time on the Orange County ARES/RACES Linked Repeater Network via the following repeaters:

Graham Mt.: 448.325 PL 123 (Orange County – West)

Goshen: 449.675 PL 162.2 (Orange County – Central)

Mt Beacon: 443.550 PL 156.7 (Orange County – East)

Arden: 147.105 PL 114.8 (Orange County – South)

Walden: 146.625 RX/ 147.885 TX PL127.3 (Orange County – North)

Via EchoLink as KC2OUR-R

 

[Marine Cpl]

Only tried to participate at weekly nets I think it was Mt Beacon... was generally able to listen but only made contact a couple times. I purchased the cable don't recall if I programmed these through computer or directly. Here is info on the Orange County Amateur Radio Club (OCARC) nets....



OCARC holds two different Nets, both using the club call sign of W2HO. You do not need to be an OCARC member to join in the fun.

The HF Net meets Sundays at 1pm Eastern time on 3920 kHz.

The 2 Meter Net meets Wednesday evenings at 8PM Eastern time on the Orange County ARES/RACES Linked Repeater Network via the following repeaters:

Graham Mt.: 448.325 PL 123 (Orange County – West)

Goshen: 449.675 PL 162.2 (Orange County – Central)

Mt Beacon: 443.550 PL 156.7 (Orange County – East)

Arden: 147.105 PL 114.8 (Orange County – South)

Walden: 146.625 RX/ 147.885 TX PL127.3 (Orange County – North)

Via EchoLink as KC2OUR-R

I’m guessing that since you may have manually programmed it, the proper inputs and outputs and PL codes didn’t take.

I’m able to hit 3 out of the 4 in MT Beacon and 3 out of 3 in Washingtonville. Goshen, Newburgh, Walden, and others I couldn’t get. My test was just keying up with one radio, blowing into the mike, and listening to my blowing on my second radio. With MT Beacon and Washingtonville, I heard myself.

If you want when things get better and if Kirsten’s test result comes back negative, (We are under quarantine) I can hook up your Baofeng. I’ve gotten pretty good at programming it with Chirp and the cable to the point that I’ve done quite a few for my coworkers.

 

[phatfarmerbob]

If this forum goes down I’m gonna freak a bit... @cgrutt send up a smoke signal to let me know all is good

 

[cgrutt]

If this forum goes down I’m gonna freak a bit... @cgrutt send up a smoke signal to let me know all is good

Hmmm... dare I ask... How?

 

[phatfarmerbob]

Mount beacon is a tinder box apparently .. Perhaps a well-placed flare from Cornwall on Hudson?

 

[phatfarmerbob]

Seriously tho maybe some of us in the lower Hudson valley should set up a network.. I only have a bofang. Any body got ideas?

 

[masterswimmer]

I can listen to you guys. Can't talk to you though. Perfect opportunity for y'all to talk smack about me with no retort

 

[Marine Cpl]

Seriously tho maybe some of us in the lower Hudson valley should set up a network.. I only have a bofang. Any body got ideas?

I am not licensed. I would have to get with @cgrutt to show me the way. But until then, in an emergency, we can use MT Beacon or the one on top of Schunemunk Mountain in Washingtonville.

Maybe we can meet in a diner and do some programming of our radios with my laptop. It’s really easy. A basic copy and paste of our local repeaters into each radio.

 

[masterswimmer]

I am not licensed. I would have to get with @cgrutt to show me the way. But until then, in an emergency, we can use MT Beacon or the one on top of Schunemunk Mountain in Washingtonville.

Maybe we can meet in a diner and do some programming of our radios with my laptop. It’s really easy. A basic copy and paste of our local repeaters into each radio.

Does that programming apply to Yaesu radio's too? Or is that only for BaoFeng?

 

[cgrutt]

Does that programming apply to Yaesu radio's too? Or is that only for BaoFeng?

Believe current version of Chirp supports most Baofeng and Yaesu handhelds but probably will need a different cable.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Does that programming apply to Yaesu radio's too? Or is that only for BaoFeng?

Unfortunately I only know Baofeng.

 

[cgrutt]

FedEx came...



Have to run out and pick up a microsd card so I can program it. Bought a microsdxc card yesterday but don't think this radio supports it.

 

[fnfalguy]

Does that programming apply to Yaesu radio's too? Or is that only for BaoFeng?

I do believe that CHIRP can be used for the FT-60. I have used FT-60 Commander to program the radio I have. Easy to use.

 

[masterswimmer]

I do believe that CHIRP can be used for the FT-60. I have used FT-60 Commander to program the radio I have. Easy to use.

I've watched some YouTube vids explaining the process. You are correct.

 

[cgrutt]

Believe there is weekly net tonight at 8pm if you guys in Orange county area want to listen in or participate.

 

[cgrutt]

So radio works! I just participated in local club's weekly net and was hitting the Mt Beacon repeater loud and clear.

 

[1075tech]

The little CD that comes with the Baofeng cable, is that required to program the radio?The player on my laptop doesn't work.

 

[Marine Cpl]

The little CD that comes with the Baofeng cable, is that required to program the radio?The player on my laptop doesn't work.

No. Download Chirp from here.

Download - CHIRP

Redmine

chirp.danplanet.com

 

[fnfalguy]

@1075tech i wouldn’t use that software, rather use CHIRP to program it. Free download.

 

[1075tech]

No. Download Chirp from here.

Download - CHIRP

Redmine

chirp.danplanet.com

@1075tech i wouldn’t use that software, rather use CHIRP to program it. Free download.

Thank you "gentlemen"

 

[fnfalguy]

spoke with a guy for a while today and it looks like I’ll be picking up my first HF rig next week. Older Kenwood TS-570DG and it seems like a decent entry into the HF world. Next will be figuring out the antenna setup.

 

[cgrutt]

Was listening to local (Orange county) ARES/RACES repeater last night. Think it was a few staff/volunteers just BSing. Looked into it there are weekly nets on Monday nights that is open to all licensed HAMs and they meet once a month at Emergency Service Center in Goshen. This month's face-to-face will be via teleconference. More info here Meetings

Thinking about checking them out and possibly volunteering.

Also thinking about taking the ARRL Intro to Emergency Communications course. There are a couple of FEMA courses that are prerequisites but all of them are free courses given online at self-study pace. The ARRL course is slated at 45-hours over 9 weeks but hey... I've got some time, lol...

More info here... Online Course Catalog

Encourage anyone who might be interested in this stuff to check it out.

 

[Jem45472]

I've just recently broke out my baofangs. I don't know much about them, and just finished programming according to this guide. The only other local thing I programed in was my towns office of emergency Management. Everything else seems to be encrypted. Also, I added the Murs channels. Anything else I need to add?

 

[cgrutt]

I've just recently broke out my baofangs. I don't know much about them, and just finished programming according to this guide. The only other local thing I programed in was my towns office of emergency Management. Everything else seems to be encrypted. Also, I added the Murs channels. Anything else I need to add?

Local repeaters (public use), local ARES RACES repeaters, weather stations...

ARES RACES FAQ

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.

www.arrl.org

RRDB | New York Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for New York (NY)

www.radioreference.com

Ham Radio Program

www.weather.gov

 

[Jem45472]

Local repeaters (public use), local ARES RACES repeaters, weather stations...

ARES RACES FAQ

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.

www.arrl.org

RRDB | New York Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference

Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for New York (NY)

www.radioreference.com

I've programed repeaters within a 60 mile radius. Ares races I need to look into, never heard of it.

 

[Exonautic]

Uhm, cell phones duh.....