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Posted: 8/4/2024 10:22:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/14/2024 10:27:22 AM EDT
[Last Edit: smeeg]
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Posted: 8/14/2024 2:09:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI have the Innova PTT system and went with comm gear supply. Ended up running their cable and have one for my Phone I can also connect to my Comtac V. The Hirose is great when spending a lot of money on your cables since it is future proof. And easier to get adapters when you upgrade antennas. |
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Posted: 8/17/2024 12:02:36 AM EDT
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Interesting, I’ve been using disco32 but this would save money moving between radios.
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Posted: 8/21/2024 12:17:51 AM EDT
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My group has a bunch of anytime 878 radios that are really solid. I'm waiting for someone to do a cdma version with encryption
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Posted: 8/21/2024 12:36:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bophades: I'm waiting for someone to do a cdma version with encryption CDMA version? Huh? |
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Posted: 8/21/2024 11:36:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gamma762: CDMA version? Huh? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gamma762: Originally Posted By Bophades: I'm waiting for someone to do a cdma version with encryption CDMA version? Huh? at some point id like to have some kind of spread spectrum, be it FH or CDMA. actually, id prefer CDMA, for reasons. surely someone will SDR it for us, at some point? |
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Posted: 8/21/2024 12:27:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WillieTangoFox]
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Hopping is no longer an affective method to avoid jamming (SDRs with wide ears) and was essentially never a way to obscure your signal or signal source.
The other day I was doing POTA and some ass hat was jamming me on 17m with his cw key. I advised people I was QSY to 12m……. Go to 12m, call CQ, get jammed, say brb going to piss in the bushes, I go right back to 17m where I am still spotted. Jammer mystified by my fake hopping. Finish 17m in peace. |
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Posted: 8/21/2024 2:56:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bophades: at some point id like to have some kind of spread spectrum, be it FH or CDMA. actually, id prefer CDMA, for reasons. surely someone will SDR it for us, at some point? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bophades: Originally Posted By Gamma762: Originally Posted By Bophades: I'm waiting for someone to do a cdma version with encryption CDMA version? Huh? at some point id like to have some kind of spread spectrum, be it FH or CDMA. actually, id prefer CDMA, for reasons. surely someone will SDR it for us, at some point? Amateur spread spectrum is only allowed on 902 and above (IIRC). LMR can't really do spread spectrum. Not sure where you're going to find a market for a CDMA handheld. |
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Posted: 8/21/2024 3:00:38 PM EDT
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According to the extra test pool I studied for, spread spectrum is allocated for 222Mhz and above.
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Posted: 9/2/2024 10:01:44 AM EDT
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 Rugged and Waterproof DMR radio - Ailunce HD2 from Retevis |
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Posted: 9/2/2024 11:19:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillieTangoFox: Hopping is no longer an affective method to avoid jamming (SDRs with wide ears) and was essentially never a way to obscure your signal or signal source. The other day I was doing POTA and some ass hat was jamming me on 17m with his cw key. I advised people I was QSY to 12m . Go to 12m, call CQ, get jammed, say brb going to piss in the bushes, I go right back to 17m where I am still spotted. Jammer mystified by my fake hopping. Finish 17m in peace. |
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Posted: 9/2/2024 3:26:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryStill has spurious emissions..... That's a shame. So for all of the Chineesium DMR's that offer AES 256, which is the best? |
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Posted: 9/2/2024 6:03:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Alembic]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By optoisolator: Still has spurious emissions..... That's a shame. So for all of the Chineesium DMR's that offer AES 256, which is the best? Hytera but then you're probably into Motorola 3550/ 7500 territory. https://www.hytera.com/en/product-new/digital-radio/dmr-two-way-radios.html |
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Posted: 9/2/2024 7:05:11 PM EDT
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It's too bad that FCC Washington doesn't know about most of the import handheld radios not meeting the transmitter spurious emissions specification. I would think that some of those guys would watch youtube and notice the outrage!
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Posted: 9/2/2024 11:41:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By optoisolator: Still has spurious emissions..... That's a shame. So for all of the Chineesium DMR's that offer AES 256, which is the best? Anytone 878 is probably the most popular I wouldn’t say that makes it the “best” |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/3/2024 1:04:25 PM EDT
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I don't think it's IP67 rated though, is it??
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Posted: 9/3/2024 1:54:15 PM EDT
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It is advertised as IP67, but I wouldn't go swimming with a sub $200 radio. The *.mil guys pay a lot more for handheld radios to go into battle. I think the HD2 covers most of the bases for a SHTF grid down handheld radio IF it had a AA or CR123 battery case to augment the LI-ON packs. It does have tactical encryption, the splash proof plus rating, and affordable accessories.
Why can't some of the 3D print guys make an adapter to hold the battery clips for AA and CR123 to the HD2. I would buy two adapters and two radios. |
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Posted: 9/3/2024 2:25:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WillieTangoFox]
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I have spent multiple days in the rain with a TYT-390, and dropped them multiple times…….. still working,
Have one running OpenGD77 for Ham and a PLUS running business band. No issues. Of course, would be more goooooder if it had a secure/sealed mic jack. The charging cradle works off 12V……. So, field charging is not a hard fix and I have four batteries. Encryption works on text…… which is apparent when you forget to load the key to a radio. Lol |
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Posted: 9/3/2024 4:37:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillieTangoFox: I have spent multiple days in the rain with a TYT-390, and dropped them multiple times…….. still working, Have one running OpenGD77 for Ham and a PLUS running business band. No issues. Of course, would be more goooooder if it had a secure/sealed mic jack. The charging cradle works off 12V……. So, field charging is not a hard fix and I have four batteries. Encryption works on text…… which is apparent when you forget to load the key to a radio. Lol OpenGD77 certainly makes the TYT into "ham friendly" radio. |
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Posted: 9/3/2024 6:17:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By K9-Bob: OpenGD77 certainly makes the TYT into "ham friendly" radio. The 'Open' has become a less occurring periodic release of static source, so it's not as open as you would think. |
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Posted: 9/3/2024 8:19:08 PM EDT
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I like the OpenGD77 because it makes the radio more friendly from the front panel. I have zero issues using the TYT as a 2m/70c ham FM radio with that firmware……. But stock it is a real pain. As a bonus, i can do digital voice,
I just have a second one for non ham radio. It is all programmed from CPS like a commercial radio. |
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Posted: 9/3/2024 9:57:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By radioshooter: It is advertised as IP67, but I wouldn't go swimming with a sub $200 radio. The *.mil guys pay a lot more for handheld radios to go into battle. I think the HD2 covers most of the bases for a SHTF grid down handheld radio IF it had a AA or CR123 battery case to augment the LI-ON packs. It does have tactical encryption, the splash proof plus rating, and affordable accessories. Why can't some of the 3D print guys make an adapter to hold the battery clips for AA and CR123 to the HD2. I would buy two adapters and two radios. It says its IP-54 rated, so the Ailunce is better from that perspective. IP-54 is water and dust resistant. |
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Posted: 9/3/2024 10:08:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: smeeg]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By radioshooter: It is advertised as IP67, but I wouldn't go swimming with a sub $200 radio. The *.mil guys pay a lot more for handheld radios to go into battle. I think the HD2 covers most of the bases for a SHTF grid down handheld radio IF it had a AA or CR123 battery case to augment the LI-ON packs. It does have tactical encryption, the splash proof plus rating, and affordable accessories. Why can't some of the 3D print guys make an adapter to hold the battery clips for AA and CR123 to the HD2. I would buy two adapters and two radios. I would also would love a AA battery adapter Instagram hd2 ip67 test YouTube hd2 ip67 test |
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Posted: 9/3/2024 10:16:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WillieTangoFox: I have spent multiple days in the rain with a TYT-390, and dropped them multiple times…….. still working, Have one running OpenGD77 for Ham and a PLUS running business band. No issues. Of course, would be more goooooder if it had a secure/sealed mic jack. The charging cradle works off 12V……. So, field charging is not a hard fix and I have four batteries. Encryption works on text…… which is apparent when you forget to load the key to a radio. Lol There is usb-c batteries for the TYT they seem to be out of stock everywhere though TYT 390plus usb-c battery |
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Posted: 9/3/2024 10:32:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smeeg: There is usb-c batteries for the TYT they seem to be out of stock everywhere though TYT 390plus usb-c battery Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smeeg: Originally Posted By WillieTangoFox: I have spent multiple days in the rain with a TYT-390, and dropped them multiple times…….. still working, Have one running OpenGD77 for Ham and a PLUS running business band. No issues. Of course, would be more goooooder if it had a secure/sealed mic jack. The charging cradle works off 12V……. So, field charging is not a hard fix and I have four batteries. Encryption works on text…… which is apparent when you forget to load the key to a radio. Lol There is usb-c batteries for the TYT they seem to be out of stock everywhere though TYT 390plus usb-c battery Nice……. I wish radio companies would just put the USB C on the radio mating surface of the battery, most people are going to charge while using another battery and it would help with dust/water ingress. Just let me take the battery off and charge it. |
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Posted: 9/3/2024 11:39:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: K9-Bob]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DarkLordVader: If "ham friendly" means by removing the temptation of the forbidden fruit for encryption, then yes. But at a cost of deleting text/data modes you also give up some of the more interesting features of digital modes. The built in MMDVM modem is a cool feature, but no data, and worse it blasts annoying artifacts of ABME to the voice side when data is sent. The 'Open' has become a less occurring periodic release of static source, so it's not as open as you would think. I use mine for ham radio only, so since I am not prepping, LARPing, or using it for business it's fine for me. It's a sub hundred dollar radio that does the thing without breaking the bank account. If I needed more I would buy a commercial radio like a Motorola or similar. |
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Posted: 9/4/2024 9:45:51 AM EDT
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If prepping and larping gets people out of the basement and learning new things, then I can only see it as a positive force.
Hell, if I could legally buy ARs with happy switches at the same cost, but was not allowed to flip them on, I still would. |
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Posted: 9/6/2024 2:06:18 PM EDT
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 Retevis HD2 PASSES FCC Test?! | The Shocking Truth About This Waterproof Radio! |
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Posted: 9/26/2024 9:58:04 AM EDT
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 Ailunce HD2 Initial Thoughts |
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