Communications

How Program a Baofeng UV-5R with CHIRP Software

It makes sense that your handheld radio should be able to take the place of multiple radios.

Want to add all the channels you need quickly and easily? Let’s program a Baofeng UV-5R Radio with CHIRP software to get the job done.

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How to Use HAM Radio Repeaters & the PL Tone

Communication is very important during an SHTF.

You can have the old reliable HAM devices, however, there are so many unanswered questions for the new HAM licensee.

And now I’m bringing in HAM Radio 101 – Intro To Repeaters: We’ll start to answer these questions to make HAM simple.

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HAM Radio 101 – Intro To Repeaters
What is a Repeater?
Why do use a Repeater?
What is a Repeater Offset?
What is a Repeater Tone (PL or CTCSS)?

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