I guess it's hard to say, "please don't come in here and lecture us like we're a bunch of kids, especially after you didn't even bother to read the thread where we spent half of it discussing these very same items that you didn't even have straight and had to edit after you went and educated yourself", without being snarky...
Bhahahaha... now that was snarky! Lmao!I guess it's hard to say, "please don't come in here and lecture us like we're a bunch of kids, especially after you didn't even bother to read the thread where we spent half of it discussing these very same items that you didn't even have straight and had to edit after you went and educated yourself", without being snarky...
I've actually found them just as easy to program as any other radio. CHIRP is very simple to use. As is with any software/open source/freeware, Google is your friend. Boafeng has progressed leaps and bounds with their manuals from when they first hit the market. Programming from the front panel of any radio is always a frustrating task.
You're probably much smarter at it that me when it comes to radios. There's something about those ones and the menu system I tend to struggle with. I've had a lot better luck with my FT-60 when I have to do it by hand. I haven't looked at their manuals lately though. I do like how cheap they are and they come with a lithium battery and base charger.
I've had great luck programming these but it took forever on the first with no damn instructions lol.
Well. I did grow up on CB radios. The men on my road coyote hunted with dogs at night... CB radios proved more than adequate for that.
! Not for a second. I may even prove to be useful.
I'm glad @Manwell started this thread and all the guys got involved especially you guys that have the knowledge that's needed here. That a very good thing I believe for the group. It's great to see everyone coming together to help others and you're one of them so thank you. Yes these will be bad ass in just a few months but it goes further then that. @AKRider really appreciate the write up and all your help prior to this when I was asking questions and btw want to thank @PioneerPete for his very "easy explanation" of a couple things and a little heat pulled off at times. Everyone else thanks it's making it easier for all of us.Well. I did grow up on CB radios. The men on my road coyote hunted with dogs at night... CB radios proved more than adequate for that.
But I know I'm going to the Takeover... I don't know the distance we'll be apart, but I know you all own HAM radios. And I'm not missing out
I'm still leaning towards the first one.. and that's based on absolutely zero knowledge of the radio. That's purely because of the battery.
Of course one never knows where a thread may go, but I'm beyond pleased with this one! Lot of people learning and helping each other, openly sharing knowledge - YES! I'm going to jump in and get my license as well, just life is to busy to do it right this moment in time. Over the next few months things will settle down and I should have the time for extra stuff! I will be coming back to this thread and reviewing / learning!
I got on Youtube and found several videos on that radio and how to program
