Jon:
Tnx for the repeater info. I found some of this on the web, but your
explanation is very useful. Just got the GP ant. & 71A via UPS a few
minutes ago. Will give it all a go this weekend.
Gary, K5AMH
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On June 2, 2017 5:16:08 PM Jon Livingston kb0mnm via BVARC
<[email protected]> wrote:
Gary:
For the 146.94 Repeater:
Offset is negative, 600 Khz.
That means you listen ( receive ) on 146.94 Mhz.
That also means that when you transmit, your rig will need to display
146.34 Mhz. yet that would not key the repeater.
In order to do that, you will need to set your transmit subaudible tone to
167.9 Hz.
So you need to first:
Familiarize yourself with all of the buttons ( the manual will tell you
about them, look back and forth at the radio while looking at the manual
descriptions- many buttons will have dependancies- as in press the
'function' button then press a different one within a certain short period
of time.
Read the sections on:
Setting up the radio frequencies
Saving those frequencies to memory
ARS- Automatic Repeater Shift ( this may should save you time in the long run )
Offset- The standard 600 Khz ( .6 Mhz ) offset may already be set, but you
should confirm how you manually could select + or - offsets.
Subaudible Tone.
As you read the pages above, you may want to write down what page in the
manual you found them on for later reference in programming other repeaters.
When you manage to get the first contact made over the repeater, that would
be a good time to stop and ensure that your settings are saved to a memory
file in the radio for channel 1.
As soon as that is accomplished, you may want to see if you can read the
radio with a programming cable and save that base program to a file. If you
are better with a PC than the radio buttons- you may be able to add
channels more quickly with the PC.
Jon L. Livingston, Electronics Technician
17722 Fieldglen Drive ( SE of FM 529 & Barker Cypress Road )
Houston, Texas 77084
KB0MNM- 73
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From: "Gary Sitton via BVARC" <[email protected]>
To: "BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB" <[email protected]>
Cc: "Gary Sitton" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 2, 2017 8:15:33 AM
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Need 2 Mtr. base station advice.
Gus:
I didn't dodge the Chinese rig because of the brand name, but the reviews,
and convenient warranty and repair. I recently bought a Chinese digital
scope because of its price, features and reviews. The rig is due via UPS
today and all I need now is some help setting up the 2 m. repeater
operation all of which is a mystery to me.
Gary, K5AMH
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On June 1, 2017 9:53:53 PM Gus Bernard via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote:
I have a feeling you'll like the KW, and congrats for doing the research. I
probably would have done the same at a $50 price difference (I paid less
than $150 for my almost new 5888UV - it was a "no-brainer").
I have to say, though, the Chinese manufacturers don't makeup those names.
Radio marketing companies do. You and I could get together and make a deal
with Qixiang to market that same radio under any name we invented. If it's
a good value and we know how to distribute, we'll make a mint!
AnyTone is the brand used in the Americas. Powerwerx sells the same radio
as the Powerwerx DB-750X (have one permanently mounted in my car); in
France it's the CRT-270M ; in Italy it's the Polmar DB-50M ; in eastern and
western Europe it's the Intek HR-2040 . These are good value radios, tried
and tested, all over the world.
Most on this list are old enough to remember the 70s and 80s when we called
Honda, Datsun (Nissan), Subaru, etc., "Jap Crap". I remember when Yaesu and
Kenwood were called Jap Crap. Some of the same old farts now refer to
Wouxun and AnyTone as Chinese Crap radios, and talk about "jap crap" like
it was made in America. Thing is, some of these Chinese companies have been
making and selling commercial radios since the late 80s, early 90s
(25yrs?!). Cracks me up.
BTW, BaoFeng just released news that it has partnered with Qixiang to form
a partnership named AnyTone Tech. BaoFeng sells Walmart Chinese crap to the
low-end market. This will be a game changer.
For many of us, it's all about "bang for the buck" - we do the research and
buy what makes economic sense for our own situation (Elecraft makes a fine
radio, but as much as I'd like to buy "made in the US," my ICOM 718 does a
fine job at less than one-fourth the price). Maybe, someday, I'll feel like
splurging on that Elecraft K3.
73, Gus KG5OFB
On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Gary Sitton via BVARC < [email protected] >
wrote:
<blockquote>
Gus:
I checked it out and it's only about $50 cheaper than a
TM-V71A from HRO when free shipping, tax and discounts
are all folded in.
Thanks for the information anyway. I did notice the name
"Anytone". The Chinese mnftrs. do pick funny names, hi!
73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
[email protected]
On 6/1/2017 09:57, Gus Bernard via BVARC wrote:
<blockquote>
The "Anytime" Randy mentions is actually the AnyTone AT5888UV . I have the
AT5888UV, which I bought used. It's my base station VHF/UHF and a good dual
band dual receive with lots of features. It's manufactured by Qixiang
Electron, an established Chinese 2-way radio and cellular equipment
manufacturer.
Gus, KG5OFB
On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 9:36 PM, Michael Donoghue via BVARC <
[email protected] > wrote:
<blockquote>
Gary. You can get a brand new 75 watt Yaesu FT 2900r from Giga Parts for
159.00. Still enough for antenna. Very solid radio and brand new. No sales
tax from Giga Parts but will have shipping cost.
Mike KG5BMS
On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:46 PM Gary Sitton via BVARC < [email protected] >
wrote:
<blockquote>
Randy:
Thanks for the land line QSO OM. I appreciate the 2 Mtr.
rig endorsements and information. I'll check into the
Anytime AT5888, but will probably go with the TMV71A.
73s,
Gary Sitton, K5AMH
[email protected]
On 5/31/2017 13:23, Randy Pugh via BVARC wrote:
<blockquote>
Hi,Gary good speaking with you via phone.The model number for the Anytime
Radio is AT5888 I.spoke with Vince Newman KF5OXF and he is very happy with
this rig.I have the Kenwood TMV71 .Both are 50 watt out on 2 meters.The
Anytime is very solid and has L ARGE cooling fan and heatsink and both are
close in price.I can be reached here or by phone at 832-589-2741 .73s de
AA5OA.AKA Randy.
On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 7:15 PM, Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC <
[email protected] > wrote:
<blockquote>
The FTM-3200 brand new is $199.00 and is a 65 Watt @m rig.
Have Fun,
Jeff
KG5LRP
On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 8:01 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC < [email protected] >
wrote:
<blockquote>
I want spend $200 or less on 50w. 2 Mtr. station + simple antenna. Good
used rig will do. I already have a 13.8 vdc supply. Need recommendations or
offers.
Gary, K5AMH
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