Lets talk Radios again... Pioneer takeover!

[farmtimpioneer]

You can lock those radios so if You loan them out to someone who don't understand how they work will not change the settings,,,

 

[JTW]

I do value your input but it’s hard for me to get one of these units when all I would use it for would be for these group rides and that’s not going to happen but maybe once a year at best. I realize the bofangs are cheap and reliable but the risk of me handing one to another rider here locally that would maybe be riding with me and then not f*** it up with all of the buttons is high. And on top of that “I” don’t know how to use them. I just makes sense to me to buy a $50-$60 set of radios, communicate at the TO, then have more use for them other places.

Just f***ing do it.... it cost like $50 more as is a much better route. I get what you’re saying but do it right the first time. Especially when it’s inexpensive items like this.

 

[Tramguage1]

I do value your input but it’s hard for me to get one of these units when all I would use it for would be for these group rides and that’s not going to happen but maybe once a year at best. I realize the bofangs are cheap and reliable but the risk of me handing one to another rider here locally that would maybe be riding with me and then not f*** it up with all of the buttons is high. And on top of that “I” don’t know how to use them. I just makes sense to me to buy a $50-$60 set of radios, communicate at the TO, then have more use for them other places.

Both my machines have the TY-8600 wp in them. The small hand helds can be locked. When locked there are only a couple buttons that can be used. I'm not saying these are expensive at all. My 8 year old used one of these and he had no problems.
I have been studying for the energy level HAM test, but I'm the type that enjoys learning something new.

 

[Mudder]

As an ex first responder, I enjoy the THT Ty 8600 on every ride as a scanner listening to local fire/EMS. Guess it depends if your local services are on the frequency range. It has a headlight type in-line plug, so got one for movement to truck with a second magnetic antenna. Have the Baofeng hand held as a companion. Cheap peace of mind for emergency separation.
Plus, I like the look of it mounted on the ROPS overhead.

 

[K9Paco]

I guess I could get one just for the emergency aspect of it alone. I am going out by myself sometimes or just me and the family. That alone should be a reason I guess. I can be a dumbass some times. Lol.


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[HondaRed16]

No more than they cost get both (that's what we did)!
Then you have a spare, you can listen/talk when not in the buggy and you can leave it with the folks at camp if you want to communicate with them when riding.

 

[Adam490]

Pulled the trigger on the 8600WP, thanks for the help @Ragnar406 !

 

[K9Paco]

So if I get this, What else would I need?


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[Mudder]

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So if I get this, What else would I need?


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I got this type antenna, just one option. They also sell an angle bracket for mounting.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDTJ2KE/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[JTW]

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So if I get this, What else would I need?


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Antenna and cable... maybe a magnetic mount for your antenna or a magnetic mic mount.

 

[K9Paco]

Would the one that comes with it work?


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[JTW]

Would the one that comes with it work?


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Most of ours didn’t come with one.. yeah, I don’t see why it wouldn’t. @Ragnar406

 

[Ragnar406]

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So if I get this, What else would I need?


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Would the one that comes with it work?


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For the one you are showing - it does not come with an antenna. However the antenna that @Mudder links above

I got this type antenna, just one option. They also sell an angle bracket for mounting.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDTJ2KE/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Is the same antenna that I use - other than the antenna you will need a mount (the l shaped bracket) and antenna cable (to go from radio to antenna)

There are other options for antennas out there - for mounting the antenna I can take a pic tonight and show you where I have mine mounted or you can buy a mount that will run it off the back ROPS /don't recommend if running whips on back ROPS as it could interfere.

 

[K9Paco]

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[Ragnar406]

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Yep, missed that - that should get you started on the air - just need a metal surface to attach to.

 

[Adam490]

Yep, missed that - that should get you started on the air - just need a metal surface to attach to.

Interesting... that's the same price I paid without antenna. Does that one come with programming cable as well?

 

[Adam490]

Never mind I just saw that it does from your screenshot. Hmmm...

 

[Tramguage1]

Just FYI
RB3 sells an adjustable ROPS clamp that's awesome.

 

[K9Paco]

Pulled the trigger and got it. It’s hard to pass it up with the extras on top of the savings.


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[Tramguage1]

Let's us know when you get it
There are a few of us that have the frequencies that we all use in a file that you can upload in last than 5 minutes.