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psimian t1_jeg418n wrote

Reply to comment by sheerfire96 in [Request] Portable Transistor Radio by sheerfire96

Well in that case, grab a Baofeng UV-5R for $25 off amazon, and start calling in to your local nets. You can also pick up a copy of The Guerrillas Guide to the Baofeng Radio. (AKA how to have a lot of fun with a cheap radio)

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sheerfire96 OP t1_jeg5v8r wrote

That’s an interesting looking book.

I had one of those UV-5Rs somewhere but it’s gotten lost in several moves. I should see if I can find it again. That book looks like it could be more useful than the user guide that came with the radio

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psimian t1_jegfquf wrote

Totally. Maybe 2/3 of the book is useless unless you're really into prepping or something, but the other 1/3 is worth the price by itself. It walks you through all the programming options, gives you a list of all the standard walkie talkie and general communications frequencies, explains how to build an antenna, and how to make a repeater out of 2 radios.

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