On Thu, 13 Mar 2014 03:36:45 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:


Larry Jaques wrote:

On Mon, 03 Mar 2014 00:35:32 -0500, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:


Larry Jaques wrote:

I plan on doing that RSN. I already bought the radio, a little
handheld Baofeng UV-5R which my ham buddy recommended.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/271283545245 Radio (Red, so you won't lose it so
easy)

Black, so it's not so gaudy in discrete positions.


Red, so it doesn't blend in with all the others at a hamfest where it
may be stolen.

Engrave your name on the top of the unit and rub with white paint.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/281073791899 Speaker/Mic (Matches radio)

What for? Earphones work much better and don't broadcast it to the
neighborhood.


See above. For hamfests.

Whatever's your pleasure, sir.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/261186498353 USB Programming Cable

Got it! I found that only one of two available free programs works
with it. CHIRP did not, but VIP did. Get the program specified for
your particular serial number & chipset.


What's wrong with the software on the Baofeng website?

That's the VIP software from Baofeng.


BTW, do you know you can also receive FM broadcast with it?

Yabbut, how many stations broadcast commercial-free music 24/7, hmmm?
I can't stand that **** any more. I just watched a pilot for Believe
on HULU and just about threw up from the commercials every six GDMF
minutes. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh! No more HULU for me, ever.

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