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  1. Aug 6, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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    IMG_5226.jpg
     
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    For a second I read that as science. Whoops
     
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    Your eyes could quite possibly need some relaxation/rest from yesterday,for real!:welder::headbang:Proud of you and hope everything went well!:hattip:
     
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    Ok buzz aldren.:rofl:
    He was brought up on stage to help the song "weird science"

    https://youtu.be/BpRgY9GXLO0
     
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  6. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:05 PM
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    ...someone mentioned a keg?
     
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  7. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:17 PM
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    ICON 2.5, ARB bumper, ICON 2.0 RR, Dakar leaf pack, Maxtrac spindles, Moto Metal wheels,

    Hi mike I added you to the list on post numer 2. Do you know the SD guys? They are a bunch of cool guys and they have their brewery nights on Thursdays. Start making friends.
     
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  8. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:26 PM
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    Anyone have any insight on what the difference between the
    $40 UV-5R 8Watt Ham Radio Handheld Long Range UHF/VHF Radio with 2 Rechargeable Battery, Portable Radio for Adults with Earpiece, GV-771 Antenna, Programming Cable (3rd Gen)
    UV-5R and the BF-F9? I can read a spec sheet but what is the practical benifit of one over the other and is it worth the $12 difference? They are showing to be on sale right now so it would be a good time snag one.
     
    desertjunkie760, Aug 7, 2017
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  9. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:29 PM
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    @WileECoyote
    I am not the one to ask. I am as dumb as a stump on this stuff.
     
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  10. Aug 8, 2017 at 12:07 AM
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    The only real difference is that:
    1) the
    $40 UV-5R 8Watt Ham Radio Handheld Long Range UHF/VHF Radio with 2 Rechargeable Battery, Portable Radio for Adults with Earpiece, GV-771 Antenna, Programming Cable (3rd Gen)
    UV-5R is a 4W radio (1W, 4W... selectable)
    2) the BF-F9 is an 8W radio (1W, 4W, 8W... selectable)

    To have that extra 4W will come in handy as it is that much better overall. The more wattage output, the better you can reach further out. Other than that, I really don't see much of any difference really? Maybe some extra features, but nothing significant enough to where it's going to make an extreme difference... that I can see. :notsure: But, again, that extra 4W is a PLUS for sure!!! :thumbsup: Also, they're both still dual band radios anyways, which is a PLUS in MANY ways!!! :thumbsup:

    NOTE:
    - I would get the 8W radio over the 4W

    - I would get an aftermarket antenna (btw, don't throw away the stock antenna... that way you have some sort of back-up antenna if ever needed). With an aftermarket antenna, like the Nagoya
    $21 NA-771 15.6" Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios
    NA-771, you typically get better TX (transmit) efficiency over the stock antenna and better gain (RX) of weak signals.

    - I would get an extended battery pack because using 8W is going to kill your "smaller" battery pack quicker... OR... you can just use the 4W setting until you possibly need the 8W to conserve battery power, which is typically what you would want to do anyways.

    - I would get a handheld MIC so that it is overall easier with the only exception, don't just lay your radio down next to you as you ALWAYS want you antenna pointing upwards as well as close to the outside environment as much as possible (i.e. next to a window for example).

    I want to eventually get an 8W radio myself... when I can afford it!!! :annoyed::frusty::facepalm:

    So, in conclusion, is it worth the extra $12, in my humble opinion, yes it is!!!
     
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  11. Aug 8, 2017 at 4:05 AM
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    :spy::tinfoilhat::alien:
     
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  13. Aug 8, 2017 at 9:08 AM
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    Hey Randy, how do I check to see if my
    $40 UV-5R 8Watt Ham Radio Handheld Long Range UHF/VHF Radio with 2 Rechargeable Battery, Portable Radio for Adults with Earpiece, GV-771 Antenna, Programming Cable (3rd Gen)
    UV-5R is in the 1watt or 4watt power mode? And how do I change that?

    Thank you oh mighty radio guru :bowdown:
     
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  14. Aug 8, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    Press "MENU"

    Press "Up/Down Arrows" until you see something like "TX HIGH/LOW"

    Press "MENU" again

    Press "Up/Down Arrows" accordingly

    Press "MENU" and listen for "Confirmed"

    Press "EXIT" and/or just wait for the "MENU screen time out" and it will go back to its homescreen
     
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    Yes! Thank you!

    We were on the subject and I don't bring the instructions with me everywhere I go. My radio however is in my truck so I can go futz with it on my break.
     
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    So it helped Mike? You were able to get to it and change it?
     
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    We all need radio school from Randy. All pay like 25 bucks and he might be able to pay some bills.
     
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    I'll find out in ~20 minutes lol
     
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    For handhelds, I would leave it at the lower wattage setting to prolong batt life!!! Only go to the higher setting if you need to reach out about a mile or just over. But, 1W is more than strong enough to reach someone that is very near you, such as in a caravan group.
     
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    LMAO!!! :laughing::laugh::rofl:
     
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