Lets talk Radios again... Pioneer takeover!

[ohanacreek]

Chirp does not currently support this radio so we are using their version - but I will do that and send the file over for the current program.

Dropbox - BTECH_UV-25X2_20180205.csv .csv file with memories from my above file

 

[Admin]

 

[Kilo427]

I think I have the Btech uv-x2 If anyone figures out what few channels we are going to use let me know so I can just key them in lol.

 

[ohanacreek]

I think I have the Btech uv-x2 If anyone figures out what few channels we are going to use let me know so I can just key them in lol.

I took some initiative since no one had yet , it doesn’t matter to me what we use.

The CSV file above has all the public channels in it too. Chirp provides those but I’m not sure if the TYT software does.

 

[Dragon21]

I have one of the Baofangs that i have no idea how to use. But once its setup someone can borrow it as I will keep it as a spare

 

[Cuoutdoors]

I took some initiative since no one had yet , it doesn’t matter to me what we use.

The CSV file above has all the public channels in it too. Chirp provides those but I’m not sure if the TYT software does.

Are you saying you're setting up a list of channels for the takeover?


@ohanacreek or @Ragnar406 You would have to pick the frequencies but maybe a few channels like this

1. RRB Base Camp
2. @Windrock1000 and @JACKAL - Since they are local and if people get lost they would know where to find them.
3. Night ride channel
4. Day use 1
5. Day use 2
6. Day use 3
7. Day use 4

If we had a few pre set day use channels and folks are going out as a group its easier to say "hey lets get on Day use 1" etc. Could make getting organized easier and more efficient then switch back over to the Base Camp channel upon return. If a group stays on a channel at camp and on the trail it will probably turn into a cluster F*** real fast.

Another option is to set channels based on areas of the park but I think that could get very confusing and problematic.

Not sure if windrock and Jackal want that kind of responsibility or if they have the ability to monitor a couple channels

Just some thoughts

 

[ohanacreek]

Are you saying you're setting up a list of channels for the takeover?


@ohanacreek or @Ragnar406 You would have to pick the frequencies but maybe a few channels like this

1. RRB Base Camp
2. @Windrock1000 and @JACKAL - Since they are local and if people get lost they would know where to find them.
3. Night ride channel
4. Day use 1
5. Day use 2
6. Day use 3
7. Day use 4

If we had a few pre set day use channels and folks are going out as a group its easier to say "hey lets get on Day use 1" etc. Could make getting organized easier and more efficient then switch back over to the Base Camp channel upon return. If a group stays on a channel at camp and on the trail it will probably turn into a cluster F*** real fast.

Another option is to set channels based on areas of the park but I think that could get very confusing and problematic.

Not sure if windrock and Jackal want that kind of responsibility or if they have the ability to monitor a couple channels

Just some thoughts

Good points, expanding on them.
I will be glad to work with @Ragnar406 to get everything organized and setup.

We could make any number of channels. Right now there’s @100 registrations with probably 150-200 machines if every last person showed up.

Each riding group would need at least two channels.Main for the group and each trail leader and “caboose” could use a channel.

We also would need a main and an emergency channel.

That should be plenty only two channels for most everyone but trail leaders to worry with Trail Group/Main during a ride with the Trailgroup being the primary.

It would be very helpful if people understood the basics of THEIR radio.

How to change channels (presets) is EASY once you know but it can be hard to just pick it up and “figure out” without reading the manual. I know that’s grounds for loosing your man card but just do it. So you can swap trail group channels on your own.

Those with mobile radios like the TYT and the BTECH can monitor more than 2 channels so they can help in case of emergency.

 

[Kilo427]

It would be very helpful if people understood the basics of THEIR radio.

How to change channels (presets) is EASY once you know but it can be hard to just pick it up and “figure out” without reading the manual. I know that’s grounds for loosing your man card but just do it. So you can swap trail group channels on your own.

I cant read Chinese though

 

[ohanacreek]

I cant read Chinese though

Looks like an opportunity to learn a new language

What model?

 

[Kilo427]

Btech uv 50-x2, Im messing with you some of the manual is in english but that doesn't mean I understand it lol. Hopefully the csv file you make will work on mine lol.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

"ohanacreek, post: 258712, member: 135"]Good points, expanding on them.
I will be glad to work with @Ragnar406 to get everything organized and setup.


It would be very helpful if people understood the basics of THEIR radio.

LMAO you know thats gonna be a problem. Thats why im going to the ride in march so i can say "here @Ragnar406 make this ready for the takeover" I'm kidding I'll figure mine out. I feel like I'm missing out on a second world of top secret stuff.

A little preparation will go a long way toward having a fun stress free ride.



Those with mobile radios like the TYT and the BTECH can monitor more than 2 channels so they can help in case of emergency.

How many channels can we monitor at once with these?

 

[nbomar]

"ohanacreek, post: 258712, member: 135"]Good points, expanding on them.
I will be glad to work with @Ragnar406 to get everything organized and setup.


It would be very helpful if people understood the basics of THEIR radio.

LMAO you know thats gonna be a problem. Thats why im going to the ride in march so i can say "here @Ragnar406 make this ready for the takeover" I'm kidding I'll figure mine out. I feel like I'm missing out on a second world of top secret stuff.

A little preparation will go a long way toward having a fun stress free ride.



Those with mobile radios like the TYT and the BTECH can monitor more than 2 channels so they can help in case of emergency.

How many channels can we monitor at once with these?

I understand the basics, but not much more than that. I know you can monitor more than one channel, but I haven’t figured out how.


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[Ragnar406]

O gosh, I am more than willing to help. I remember something like this got started of last years take over and I seem to remember they ended up deciding on 1 or 2 freq/channels to be main channels and then allowed the groups going out to chose their own (as long as they were not the main channels) Will need to go back and find that posting. I am not sure how it all ended up working out last year.

 

[Ragnar406]

"ohanacreek, post: 258712, member: 135"]Good points, expanding on them.
I will be glad to work with @Ragnar406 to get everything organized and setup.


It would be very helpful if people understood the basics of THEIR radio.

LMAO you know thats gonna be a problem. Thats why im going to the ride in march so i can say "here @Ragnar406 make this ready for the takeover" I'm kidding I'll figure mine out. I feel like I'm missing out on a second world of top secret stuff.

A little preparation will go a long way toward having a fun stress free ride.



Those with mobile radios like the TYT and the BTECH can monitor more than 2 channels so they can help in case of emergency.

How many channels can we monitor at once with these?

We will get you set up in March. I think I programmed 6 radios last Mulberry lol. the key is really getting your freq programed prior so you don't have to mess with any of that on the trail. Also a little practice so that your familiar with the functions of your radio that you are most llikely to use. Anyone with a mobile should be able to do anything they need on the trail just by accessing their mic.

 

[Ragnar406]

I am going to put a couple links here to Rugged radios YouTube - they are informative.

Basically the same model as TYT TH-8600

just does not have intercom set up

Antennas and installation

 

[nbomar]

I am going to put a couple links here to Rugged radios YouTube - they are informative.

Basically the same model as TYT TH-8600

just does not have intercom set up

Antennas and installation

I bet their user manual is easier to read and go through than the one that comes with it.


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[Cuoutdoors]

So what antenna did you get @nbomar ? I am going to join the TYT TH-8600 club and buy my radio right now so its the same as the rest of you fart smellers.

 

[ohanacreek]

"ohanacreek, post: 258712, member: 135"]Good points, expanding on them.
I will be glad to work with @Ragnar406 to get everything organized and setup.


It would be very helpful if people understood the basics of THEIR radio.

LMAO you know thats gonna be a problem. Thats why im going to the ride in march so i can say "here @Ragnar406 make this ready for the takeover" I'm kidding I'll figure mine out. I feel like I'm missing out on a second world of top secret stuff.

A little preparation will go a long way toward having a fun stress free ride.



Those with mobile radios like the TYT and the BTECH can monitor more than 2 channels so they can help in case of emergency.

How many channels can we monitor at once with these?

BTechs are up to 4

The TYT-8600 is only 2

 

[JTW]

O gosh, I am more than willing to help. I remember something like this got started of last years take over and I seem to remember they ended up deciding on 1 or 2 freq/channels to be main channels and then allowed the groups going out to chose their own (as long as they were not the main channels) Will need to go back and find that posting. I am not sure how it all ended up working out last year.

Last year we couldn’t hear one group to the other.. it seems that the range of our handhelds were limited to one side of a mountain.

 

[ohanacreek]

Last year we couldn’t hear one group to the other.. it seems that the range of our handhelds were limited to one side of a mountain.

Mountain is gonna stop it. Too bad we can’t setup a couple of dedicated repeaters but that’d be a lot of effort (and equipment to leave setting somewhere on top of a hill.)

 

[Dragon21]

Got my radio today. Just waiting on the coax, mounting bracket, and a few other things to get it hooked up. Should be good to go with no programming needed from what I’m told