Lets talk Radios again... Pioneer takeover!

[Ragnar406]

What is chirp?


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It is a freeware multi radio program. it supports the programming of a ton of radios but they have not gotten to the TH-8600 yet. Once they do it is a better program to use.

 

[Admin]

 

[Tramguage1]

Ok I think the real life field testing went great! The mobile radios work great at Mulberry this weekend. There was a few different models of radios and multiple antenna types and mounting locations.
The radios are a HUGE upgrade in sound quality and ease of use.
I would like each member that was there to give there own opinions and a couple pictures of there setup. Then others can decide on what setup that works best for there needs. These radios even will work with the Baofangs that most of have already.

 

[Tramguage1]

@Montecresto

 

[JTW]

@Montecresto

You realize.. If he gets one then you have to listen to him!!

 

[Tramguage1]

Him and you!!!

 

[Montecresto]

@Montecresto

Thank you!!!

 

[CPope]

I just tried the setup I got from @BetnerComms , very nice radio setup and you can hear it so much better on the trails.

 

[CPope]

Here’s the pics

 

[Tramguage1]

I just tried the setup I got from @BetnerComms , very nice radio setup and you can hear it so much better on the trails.

If this setup didn' work I would have tried to get a few of the members to go in and try to get a group of radios from him.

 

[Montecresto]

@Montecresto

Ordered two radios and two antennas. Thanks for the info.

 

[Ragnar406]

Here’s the pics

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I like how you have the radio mounted up behind you.. In reality you should not have to change the channel once you start out on a journey and if you do you can always stop.

 

[CPope]

It works out really well, plenty loud and out of the way

 

[Montecresto]

Here’s the pics

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Did you make the mounting bracket or did that come with your radio?

 

[knuckledeep]

@BetnerComms how do we order a radio from you

 

[CPope]

Did you make the mounting bracket or did that come with your radio?

I made it with 2 weldable 1.75 rollbar Mount and 2”x1/4” flat bar

 

[Montecresto]

I made it with 2 weldable 1.75 rollbar Mount and 2”x1/4” flat bar

Oh even better. I like it mounted to the roll bar. I’ve never seen weldable mounts though, if you get a chance do you mind posting a link for those and a closer shot of the radio/mounting hardware? Thanks.

 

[CPope]

Oh even better. I like it mounted to the roll bar. I’ve never seen weldable mounts though, if you get a chance do you mind posting a link for those and a closer shot of the radio/mounting hardware? Thanks.

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Fabrication-Connector-Tube-Clamp/dp/B01N5MWEUQ?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Montecresto]

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Fabrication-Connector-Tube-Clamp/dp/B01N5MWEUQ?tag=sxsweb24-20

Thank you very much.

 

[ShadowAero]

Ragnar, Jshell3, HondaSxs, JTW,

Thank you all for putting together so much info on Radios. I was able to add all FRS/GMRS into the BF-F8HP using chirp. But it lists just the frequency and name. Is that correct or should tone, toneSql, DTCS Code, ...etc be included?
Since not certified i should operate at less than 3 watts. Correct? Is that Low or Med power, the manual didn't really say.
I think my settings will work but if they could be better or if its better we all use same settings (like certain tones) then can someone please save their custom settings so we all have the same tones, settings, for takeover? Hopefully with Custom Names?
Thanks again! Can't wait to meet all of you at Takeover 2018.

 

[JTW]

Ragnar, Jshell3, HondaSxs, JTW,

Thank you all for putting together so much info on Radios. I was able to add all FRS/GMRS into the BF-F8HP using chirp. But it lists just the frequency and name. Is that correct or should tone, toneSql, DTCS Code, ...etc be included?
Since not certified i should operate at less than 3 watts. Correct? Is that Low or Med power, the manual didn't really say.
I think my settings will work but if they could be better or if its better we all use same settings (like certain tones) then can someone please save their custom settings so we all have the same tones, settings, for takeover? Hopefully with Custom Names?
Thanks again! Can't wait to meet all of you at Takeover 2018.

If you mess with chirp you can change it to say the names of the channels and not just the frequency. Also, my new radio will be running at 25watts. The handheld is 7 I think... if you’re in the mountains. Crank it up!