Just got a Baofeng UV-5RM (twin pack) from Amazon for about $70 with all the accessories included! Very cool for just getting back into this hobby. Been tuning into nearby repeaters and frequencies to see what's out there. Planning on going for my licenses soon. Great channel Evan and thank you so much for the info!!!
This channel is a Godsend to all the people starting from scratch. I will pass this vid and the latest one on prepper radio to the folks that have asked me questions in the past but haven't acted yet. Well done 👍. So far, it's GMRS for family and friends that are further out, and FRS handouts for my neighbors. I have recruited zero hams so far though.
Excellent video, I across across your channel last night, and I would say by far at least for beginners like myself you have one of the best channels that is easier to digest and actually understand
Thank you! I know it can be daunting at first, so I wanted to make the information as easy to digest as possible, while not watering anything down. I appreciate your feedback, and thanks for watching!
Scanners are a great way to get in to radios. You can get real familiar with the popular channels in your area, CT tones and all the emergency stuff. I'm still using an old Radio Shack one from the 90s and it still works great. Any thoughts on scanners? It's about time I upgrade. Lol
You're absolutely correct! The other nice thing about a modern scanner is you can easily listen to local emergency comms if they're P25, which you can't easily do on most radios. Including a good scanner in the mix is an EXCELLENT idea!
The Wouxun KG-805M MURS and KG-805G GMRS radios are also good VHF and UHF rigs, respectively. You can use Chirp-next to program in whatever frequency you want, including ham TX. Just use the KG-UVD1P settings. No VFO, but if you stuff in enough freqs, it might be sufficient. Not to mention that they are MURS and GMRS radios out of the box. Very simple and great for ladies who don't care about radio. Excellent (!!!) superhet receivers. I would say WONDERFUL receivers. IP-54. They go for about $80 from BTWR these days. Not affiliated in any way.
Great teaching! Took a topic I am totally not interested in because it’s in large part what I do for a living and taught me something. What’s next walking on water? Lol
I have a Technicians license and am slowly learning my way along. I plan on getting my General soon. What is a good entry level budget HF radio to start with? I want to get into Dxing eventually.
There are a few options. If you're looking to get into DXing, my normal go to answer of the G90 isn't really appropriate. I'd say probably either an Icom 7300 or Yaesu FT-710 would fit the bill. The 7300 is probably a tad easier to use, while the Yaesu has a superior receiver and filtering.
I would have to look at it, but I suspect what they've done is program the normal 22 channels, and then added 14 of the same frequencies (likely channels 1-14 which are the lower power channels) with different CTCSS tones so that you're not hearing other chatter on the same channel.
Just got a Baofeng UV-5RM (twin pack) from Amazon for about $70 with all the accessories included! Very cool for just getting back into this hobby. Been tuning into nearby repeaters and frequencies to see what's out there. Planning on going for my licenses soon. Great channel Evan and thank you so much for the info!!!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
This channel is a Godsend to all the people starting from scratch. I will pass this vid and the latest one on prepper radio to the folks that have asked me questions in the past but haven't acted yet. Well done 👍. So far, it's GMRS for family and friends that are further out, and FRS handouts for my neighbors. I have recruited zero hams so far though.
You're doing more than 99.9% of people are when it comes to comms preparedness! Your family, friends, and neighbors are lucky to have you around!
Excellent video, I across across your channel last night, and I would say by far at least for beginners like myself you have one of the best channels that is easier to digest and actually understand
Thank you! I know it can be daunting at first, so I wanted to make the information as easy to digest as possible, while not watering anything down. I appreciate your feedback, and thanks for watching!
Great information and video! Thanks for your work.
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Good, solid explaination of all the services. Thanks for the video.
That’s a lot of knowledge transfer. Good work, Evan.
Thanks for this great video.
Thanks for watching!
A good reference for anyone! Nice and comprehensive. Thank you. See you out there. 73 de Bill
Great overview Evan! 73, Patrick KF4LMZ
Thanks for you videos. Always informative.
Thank you for watching!
So I am in the Northeast Philadelphia area, looking to learn and show my son alternate ways of communicating
You should have piles of repeaters, etc. down there to work with!
APRS!!
Scanners are a great way to get in to radios. You can get real familiar with the popular channels in your area, CT tones and all the emergency stuff. I'm still using an old Radio Shack one from the 90s and it still works great. Any thoughts on scanners? It's about time I upgrade. Lol
You're absolutely correct! The other nice thing about a modern scanner is you can easily listen to local emergency comms if they're P25, which you can't easily do on most radios. Including a good scanner in the mix is an EXCELLENT idea!
@@EvanK2EJT Whatever you do, don't take a deep dive into P25 operation on ham radio. You'll get addicted and it will empty your wallet.
Enjoyed the video. Thanks. Won’t post my call sign but am a ham. I like your FTDX-10! 👍🏻
Embarrassed about your call? How unfortunate! Or are you paranoid? May want to get help for that. De kd7cjo
The Wouxun KG-805M MURS and KG-805G GMRS radios are also good VHF and UHF rigs, respectively. You can use Chirp-next to program in whatever frequency you want, including ham TX. Just use the KG-UVD1P settings. No VFO, but if you stuff in enough freqs, it might be sufficient. Not to mention that they are MURS and GMRS radios out of the box. Very simple and great for ladies who don't care about radio. Excellent (!!!) superhet receivers. I would say WONDERFUL receivers. IP-54. They go for about $80 from BTWR these days. Not affiliated in any way.
Yeah, the Wouxun stuff is fantastic for the money
Great teaching! Took a topic I am totally not interested in because it’s in large part what I do for a living and taught me something. What’s next walking on water? Lol
Evan, what were you looking at on the monitor as your video began...looked really cool!!!
That's Hamclock running on an Inovato Quadra: inovato.com/products/quadra-hamclock-bundle-with-mini-keyboard
Great info. Miss the East Coast accent.
I have a Technicians license and am slowly learning my way along. I plan on getting my General soon. What is a good entry level budget HF radio to start with? I want to get into Dxing eventually.
There are a few options. If you're looking to get into DXing, my normal go to answer of the G90 isn't really appropriate. I'd say probably either an Icom 7300 or Yaesu FT-710 would fit the bill. The 7300 is probably a tad easier to use, while the Yaesu has a superior receiver and filtering.
Hey Evan what is that program you have running on your monitor behind everything with the propagation information and spotting info?
That's Ham clock running on an Inovato Quadra: inovato.com/products/quadra-hamclock-bundle-with-mini-keyboard
Question: Midland's X Talker T71VP3 is an FRS radio and claims to have 36 channels, not 22. How is that?
I would have to look at it, but I suspect what they've done is program the normal 22 channels, and then added 14 of the same frequencies (likely channels 1-14 which are the lower power channels) with different CTCSS tones so that you're not hearing other chatter on the same channel.