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- Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:13 pm
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: PTT. Simples...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5637
Re: PTT. Simples...
Legally the PMR standard requires a fixed antenna. The idea is to make them idiot proof so modification is not allowed. A radio amateur who used their own equipment to transmit on the PMR frequencies would be in breach of their licence. In general terms it is also not wise to assume that using radi...
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:10 am
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: PTT. Simples...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5637
Re: PTT. Simples...
Baofeng is the way to go without doubt. In my opinion uv5 is the daddy maybe due to its wide ability and freq width that can be expanded, programmed with pmr too in channel mode. AA battery cases ,battery eliminators ,upgrade antennas, shoulder mics Mic extension cables use it as a portable ,base, ...
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:29 am
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: PTT. Simples...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5637
Re: PTT. Simples...
Cheers gang. Don't really want to go down th route of licenses and certifications and all that, just simple PTT walkies. Multi channels and with HZ powers and extra long aerials all go over my head a bit. However I'll go stalk the Baefongs and see what comes up. If you pick up a baofeng and need a ...
- Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:47 am
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: PTT. Simples...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5637
Re: PTT. Simples...
I've not used the UV-82 but I would try putting the frequency into chirp in full and see if the radio will take it. Stores/events probably use an Ofcom Business Simple UK Licence, that allows up to 5W. The Baofengs are ideal for that. I did the Essex Ham course back in Lockdown 1, found it pretty ea...
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:48 pm
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: PTT. Simples...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5637
Re: PTT. Simples...
Apologies. The UV-5R is either 1 or 4 watts so technically illegal to use as PMR (although as I previously said you're never going to be discovered/caught)
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:28 pm
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: PTT. Simples...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5637
Re: PTT. Simples...
Yes, you can use them on PMR without a license if you set that frequency to a maximum transmit power of 0.5W.
Of course if you were to transmit at higher power (1/2/5W) you are VERY unlikely to be noticed.
Of course if you were to transmit at higher power (1/2/5W) you are VERY unlikely to be noticed.
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:19 pm
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: PTT. Simples...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5637
Re: PTT. Simples...
Baofeng UV-5R programmed with PMR frequencies ?
Can get them for about £30 each.
Can get them for about £30 each.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:04 pm
- Forum: Homes and Retreats
- Topic: Heating your house in the future
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1815
Re: Heating your house in the future
I'm going to be doing a lot of work to my house this year and I'm considering a heat pump rather than a boiler but I need to do a lot more research to see if it's going to pay back. I'd really like to have a "green" alternative but if it's going to cost too much money or take up too much s...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:21 pm
- Forum: Homes and Retreats
- Topic: Island Retreat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2693
Re: Island Retreat
That's exactly what I want and at a price I can afford.
Shame it's about 2000 miles north west of where I want to be...
Shame it's about 2000 miles north west of where I want to be...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 4:47 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Garage Freezer: Beware
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1656
Re: Garage Freezer: Beware
You can get freezers that are suitable for outbuidings and are ok down to -15.
I know this because I bought one but it lives in the house now due to my incompetence with a tape measure.
I know this because I bought one but it lives in the house now due to my incompetence with a tape measure.