What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Gilgo is open again brother. The place was mobbed on Sunday. Google maps - type in "Sore Thumb Entrance, Sore Thumb Beach Road, Babylon, NY 11702". Turn on satellite mode for a good view.

 

Took a receiver hitch to the front bumper this afternoon.

 

@singletrack_ftw

warning: wall of text! lol.

There are a large variety of FCC certifications that a radio can obtain. Every receiver and every electronic device in the U.S. must pass FCC part 15. If you look at the back of your TV, it probably states that it's compliant with FCC part 15. Part 15 has a variety of stipulations. Baofengs comply with FCC part 15, and many people then assume that means "Baofengs are FCC compliant." They're compliant with part 15, but not necessarily with other FCC Parts. The paperwork and stamps that came with your radio are likely claiming part 15 compliance. Lacking part 15 compliance, they could be turned away at the border.

It's also possible that the documents and stamps are claiming part 90 compliance. You posted photos of the FCC type certification. That type certification is clearly indicating Part 90. Not Part 95. The radio indicated in the type certification was type certified for use in Part 90. Which is licensed operation only. You must have some type of license to use any Part 90 radio, and then the radio may only be used on the frequency(s) specified in the license. The certifications that you posted never indicated any part 95 certification, therefore you may not (legally) use the radio in any of the Part 95 services. (FRS, GMRS, MURS, etc). Only radios that are certificated specifically for Part 95 may be used in the Part 95 frequency allocations.

While the BF-5R radios did receive FCC type certification for Part 90, it's highly unlikely that is what you have. I saw the Amazon listing screen shot that you posted, claiming that the radio is a BF-5R and claiming it's certificated and legal for use in Part 90. This particular radio certification has been fraudulently printed for a large variety of radios. Part 90 certification requires that the user may not directly enter a frequency on the front panel of the radio. If a radio allows a "VFO mode" or direct frequency entry, then the radio may not be utilized in part 90, regardless of licensing. Many hams modify their ham radios so they may be used in Part 90 (or Part 95) frequency allocations. this is also illegal. Baofeng makes a UV-82C that prevents direct frequency entry. This one is (or was at one time) certificated for Part 90.

Here is a link that you might find interesting. make certain to download and read the PDF linked from this page:
https://www.fcc.gov/document/enforcement-bureau-issues-advisory-two-way-vhfuhf-radios

This advisory is targeted directly at Baofeng and other similar transceivers that permit direct frequency entry and permit the radio to transmit in Part 90 (police, fire, commercial two way, etc). It's also targeted at any radio that persmits "wide" operation in Part 90. A few years ago, all part 90 users were required to narrowband. This meant changing from 5 kHz FM deviation to 2.5 kHz FM deviation. Radios that are capable of operating on 5 kHz FM deviation are no longer permitted in Part 90 at all.

The baofeng that you have has two settings: "narrow" and "wide". In theory, the "narrow" should be 2.5 kHz of FM deviation, which would keep the radio from exceeding a 12.5 kHz channel. The "wide" should be 5 kHz of FM deviation, which would keep the radio from exceeding a 25 kHz channel. That's the theory, I can tell you from testing experience that the Baofengs often over deviate. Which can cause clipping. The narrow setting will allow the radio to operate correctly on MURS channels 1, 2, and 3, but it's too narrow for channels 4 & 5. The wide setting is much too wide to operate correctly on MURS channel 4 & 5. Very few radios even offer a 4 kHz FM deviation setting, which limits the radio to a 20 kHz channel width. This is yet another reason that MURS radios must be type certificated specifically to be utilized on MURS. It's very technical stuff, that most people don't care to even consider or have a working knowledge.

you do not need an "american made" transceiver. You only need to use a transceiver that was specifically type accepted for MURS. MURS is a subsection of Part 95. Part 95 includes FRS, GMRS and CB radio, as well as others. I believe Baofeng offers a type certificated MURS radio:

BTECH MURS-V1 MURS Two-Way Radio, License Free Two-Way Radio for Manufacturing, Retail, Personal, and Business

https://www.amazon.com/BTECH-MURS-V1-Manufacturing-Personal-Business/dp/B075VBP9YG

It was never my intention to attack. Just trying to spread some knowledge and understanding. It's a complex situation, and the FCC regulations and regulators are about as clear as mud!

I'm happy to continue this conversation, but it might be better to create a thread specifically for this conversation. Rather then tie up this thread.

 

Welp ordered the toytec boss set up to replace my ome/5100 deal. Hopefully it cures my issues and I finally find a set up I like!

 

2010 led tail lights from the junkyard. Probably overpaid for them, but they're mint.

2010 scooped hood. Getting this sanded and repainted to match my truck. Painting the scoop a matte black. Going with kind of a 70s cuda scoop look

Intermittent wiper switch!

I felt kind of bad pulling these out of a junk taco, but someone else's truck is breathing new life into mine!

 

How much did all that cost??

 

530 with the taxes.

250 for the hood, inserts, latches and a bug guard still attached.

200 for the taillights

50 for the switch. They sold me the whole steering column.

 

I deff think you way over paid for the tails

 

Without a doubt. But I'm alright with that. I was there,saw them, and said fuck it. It beats trying to source them online

I've saved about a grand on the other parts I've picked up so far, so I'm still ahead of what I thought I'd be spending.

 

Hoping for a half way busy day tomorrow...

 

I just put needle nose pliers and grabbed the end of the wires through the hole. I also took out the little tray below to give me more room to work with.

 

Scored a oem roof rack for $40.

 

Dang your lucky....I paid 300$ for mine new

 

oil and oil filter changed. replaced the cabin and engine filter too.

my first time using super tech synthetic 5w-30 from WM. i still used a toyota oil filter

 

Color match the surround #killallchrome

 

My advice is: Don't strip the hex heads on the drain/fill plugs. Don't change it in December. Remove the spare tire, it gives you more room to lift the bottle or maneuver a hose from a pump. While you have the spare tire removed, take the opportunity to do some rust treatment, I worry that my spare tire carrier might not last a whole lot longer with how rusty it was. If you're changing it in the heat, drink plenty of fluids. I think that's all I've got. Enjoy.

 

Added red LED string lights for some night vision in my shell. These will supliment the white. Even when the white is dimmed the whole way, they’re too bright for fuckin around before bed.

 

Install details, please

 

Thank you for that very well said and thorough explanation. I almost feel like that should be it’s own sticky as a warning or “FYI”. I was already looking around at other radios like the one you linked to. It’s likely that Ill grab one of those instead and just keep this Baofeng for emergency use only (next to my Garmin InReach Mini)

 

good write up sir

ex KB2OM