Good morning Sir! Thanks for this video. Comms are so important, but since it’s not always as “cool” as some of the other gear, it gets skipped or gone through very briefly. Thanks for a more detailed explanation of your setup! Again, thank you, and my best to you and your family!
I've been researching comms all week and several days ago I specifically checked your channel to see if you had put out a video like this. Glad to see it's out now, thank you.
newer baofengs that comply with FCC can be reset like this = turn off radio, hold at the same time [call] [moni] [vfo], and WHILE HOLDING ALL THOSE turn ON the radio. It will flash "FACTORY" on the screen. If it doesn't your is likely older model. I got a pair that one of them was locked and other not.
I actually did a video using that power bank and one of the tests was to charge that extended battery. Having a dedicated comms person that really knows the gear and software should be the one programming the radios as knowing the side frequencies for the different channels will be important. One key thing about using military style PTT's is that the mic input is set up for dynamic microphones while a civilian mic is condenser microphone which needs extra power to amplify the sound coming from the microphone.
@@themodernminuteman2557 That was a quick reference, there's also different wiring configurations between MSA Sordin's and Peltor Comtac's even though they use the same TP120 plug. I'm planning on making a video about this subject when I get the time to do so.
Also remmber you don't want your teams to be too far from each other 1 mile on foot is a long way to try and cover thanks again please keep up the great work
Darn near the exact same set up as mine. I’m using the 8HP instead and I use a DIY tiger tail. No antenna relocation though. Otherwise we are using the same set up; just different brands.
When you relocate the antenna off the radio you will get a high SWR. This will cause harmful return signal to the radio. I explain this and show the SWR on my channel i also show how to solve this issue on the cheap. It maybe worth your time to check it out. Great video thank you.
Got my gmrs and have talked to people anywhere from 200 up to 600 miles away with repeaters, just from my handheld. Looking to upgrade the battery and antenna (I have the btech v2). I figure if shtf the repeaters most likely won’t be available but I’ll still be able to scan channels and possibly make connections, communicate with immediate allies etc. best scenario for me bc I’m too lazy to get into ham
To me, as a guy studying to become a ham operator, each group should have at least 1 ham (the more the merrier, imo). That person should be the head communication person. Everyone else should be licensed on GMRS (no exam), at a bare minimum. GMRS allows the use of repeaters, which has some advantages in normal life. MURS is perfect around a property or even in some tactical situations The Wild Card is CB, in my opinion. They cheap, free and readily available on the market, and could be good for Intel purposes, especially if you live near a highway. The issue here is what is called "Skip". Skip, during the right atmospheric conditions, can cause interference and almost render a CB rig almost useless for local use. In short, preppers should have a many communications options with dedicated comms plans for each, as time and money allows.
NVIS on 40 meters, phone 50 yards to 300 miles with a homemade dipole 6 feet in center 4 feet on both ends, comms north to south place east to west, and visa versa. kn4jkz
You'll get no flak from me. People need to practice, best way is in rural areas where no one will hear you. MURS is limited to 2 watts but obv you can go past that with the Baofengs. But practice is important to find out what bands work best in your personal area. For me, GMRS/UHF has more range than MURS/VHF. OTOH, few people are listening to or using MURS for voice comms. I also have a few mobile ham radios. I don't have a license and refuse to get one due to the privacy breach it entails, but many ham radios can have a MARS mod done to them. I have a 20 watt Yaesu that I MARS modded with a soldering iron and now it transmits on GMRS and MURS. For WROL, I picture a small foot patrol transmitting to a nearby mobile vehicle unit at low power to avoid detection. Then the mobile unit can travel closer to HQ and relay the info. As long as the mobile unit stays on the move and everyone uses the least amount of transmitting power possible, they are less likely to get caught.
Thanks Sarco! Yeah I agree about the breach of privacy it requires which self doxes you. That's the main reason I never got my license. But the practicing is key to learning what works and what doesn't. MURS works really good in this area so that's been a bonus. I would like to get a small 25 to 50 watt set up forna base station ot mobile rig. Thanks brother for commenting!
So for the mount itself, I just used a pistol mag pouch and ran the remote cable though the bottom of it and on the top of the magazine pouch flap I put a hole and put the base of the antenna down it then screwed the cable to the antenna. This way the molle strap on the mag pouch can allow you to attach pretty much anywhere you want.
I have a few I guess... Rifle painting: ua-cam.com/video/nomUI4jyh8A/v-deo.html Homemade IFAK insert: ua-cam.com/video/DrnbaiWmveI/v-deo.html Intro to navigation: ua-cam.com/video/BiykCZHsFLQ/v-deo.html Patrol Methods and Patrol Pack: ua-cam.com/video/o_BPG9sJryE/v-deo.html
Good morning brother good video our group has 2 ham operators that is head of our comms operator I have been saying comms is so important for a long time that come from my military experience curious the long antenna you have is that a na771 an I have just picked up a beaofang gmrs radio an it works really well when I heal from my surgery I will try to do a video also I thin being in shape is very important no mater your age or capability just do the best you can Aldo look ate the na 701c it work as well as my 771 but shorter thanks
Yeah comms is always overlooked and then rarely practiced. Got to get out and work the airwaves. Make up a scenario and go run it. Practice makes perfect (or at least close to it). Thanks for your comments!
I wish i knew how to get encrypted radios. If there is any take aways from the war in Ukraine its that baofang radios is great way to get hit with a drone strike. Just ask the Russian high command
Good morning Sir! Thanks for this video. Comms are so important, but since it’s not always as “cool” as some of the other gear, it gets skipped or gone through very briefly. Thanks for a more detailed explanation of your setup!
Again, thank you, and my best to you and your family!
As always, thanks for your comment! It's appreciated.
I've been researching comms all week and several days ago I specifically checked your channel to see if you had put out a video like this. Glad to see it's out now, thank you.
Hey man! Thanks I appreciate that! Yeah I'm by no means an expert but know enough to make it work!
newer baofengs that comply with FCC can be reset like this = turn off radio, hold at the same time [call] [moni] [vfo], and WHILE HOLDING ALL THOSE turn ON the radio. It will flash "FACTORY" on the screen. If it doesn't your is likely older model. I got a pair that one of them was locked and other not.
I actually did a video using that power bank and one of the tests was to charge that extended battery.
Having a dedicated comms person that really knows the gear and software should be the one programming the radios as knowing the side frequencies for the different channels will be important.
One key thing about using military style PTT's is that the mic input is set up for dynamic microphones while a civilian mic is condenser microphone which needs extra power to amplify the sound coming from the microphone.
Never new that on the mic differences. Interesting and good to know.
Yeah that charger has been solid for me.
@@themodernminuteman2557 That was a quick reference, there's also different wiring configurations between MSA Sordin's and Peltor Comtac's even though they use the same TP120 plug. I'm planning on making a video about this subject when I get the time to do so.
Also remmber you don't want your teams to be too far from each other 1 mile on foot is a long way to try and cover thanks again please keep up the great work
A mile in kit, under stress, with unknowns all around is a bear...
Darn near the exact same set up as mine. I’m using the 8HP instead and I use a DIY tiger tail. No antenna relocation though. Otherwise we are using the same set up; just different brands.
Nice! Yeah, it's just a setup that works regardless of the brand.
Great video, thank you for the intro to comms!
Thanks! Appreciate it!
Thank You Sir
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
When you relocate the antenna off the radio you will get a high SWR.
This will cause harmful return signal to the radio.
I explain this and show the SWR on my channel i also show how to solve this issue on the cheap.
It maybe worth your time to check it out.
Great video thank you.
Great video as usual. As "not a sad ham" I thought you explained this great!
Thanks! Appreciate that!
Good idea on the j-pole, great vid Jay
Thanks!
Got my gmrs and have talked to people anywhere from 200 up to 600 miles away with repeaters, just from my handheld. Looking to upgrade the battery and antenna (I have the btech v2). I figure if shtf the repeaters most likely won’t be available but I’ll still be able to scan channels and possibly make connections, communicate with immediate allies etc. best scenario for me bc I’m too lazy to get into ham
To me, as a guy studying to become a ham operator, each group should have at least 1 ham (the more the merrier, imo). That person should be the head communication person.
Everyone else should be licensed on GMRS (no exam), at a bare minimum. GMRS allows the use of repeaters, which has some advantages in normal life.
MURS is perfect around a property or even in some tactical situations
The Wild Card is CB, in my opinion. They cheap, free and readily available on the market, and could be good for Intel purposes, especially if you live near a highway.
The issue here is what is called "Skip". Skip, during the right atmospheric conditions, can cause interference and almost render a CB rig almost useless for local use.
In short, preppers should have a many communications options with dedicated comms plans for each, as time and money allows.
100% agree...technicians license was quick, easy and free during the pandemic.
NVIS on 40 meters, phone 50 yards to 300 miles with a homemade dipole 6 feet in center 4 feet on both ends, comms north to south place east to west, and visa versa. kn4jkz
You'll get no flak from me. People need to practice, best way is in rural areas where no one will hear you. MURS is limited to 2 watts but obv you can go past that with the Baofengs. But practice is important to find out what bands work best in your personal area. For me, GMRS/UHF has more range than MURS/VHF. OTOH, few people are listening to or using MURS for voice comms.
I also have a few mobile ham radios. I don't have a license and refuse to get one due to the privacy breach it entails, but many ham radios can have a MARS mod done to them. I have a 20 watt Yaesu that I MARS modded with a soldering iron and now it transmits on GMRS and MURS.
For WROL, I picture a small foot patrol transmitting to a nearby mobile vehicle unit at low power to avoid detection. Then the mobile unit can travel closer to HQ and relay the info. As long as the mobile unit stays on the move and everyone uses the least amount of transmitting power possible, they are less likely to get caught.
Thanks Sarco! Yeah I agree about the breach of privacy it requires which self doxes you. That's the main reason I never got my license. But the practicing is key to learning what works and what doesn't. MURS works really good in this area so that's been a bonus. I would like to get a small 25 to 50 watt set up forna base station ot mobile rig. Thanks brother for commenting!
Definitely check out disco32 if your looking for a PTT for your headsets, like peltor or anything that takes the large pin connector
Greetings from Reno, Nevada.
I would like to know more about the remote antenna mount. By remote I mean the lbe/carrier mount.
So for the mount itself, I just used a pistol mag pouch and ran the remote cable though the bottom of it and on the top of the magazine pouch flap I put a hole and put the base of the antenna down it then screwed the cable to the antenna. This way the molle strap on the mag pouch can allow you to attach pretty much anywhere you want.
Have you checked out the covert arms 3.5mm mic system?
I have not... I'll give them a look. Thanks.
covert-arms.com/products/covert-comm-boom-mic
That is slick. Will be getting one! Thanks for the heads up on that!
7:00 Kenwood 2 pin
I dont know shit n im already helping 😂
Do you have any videos on rifle painting or other essential items?
I have a few I guess...
Rifle painting: ua-cam.com/video/nomUI4jyh8A/v-deo.html
Homemade IFAK insert: ua-cam.com/video/DrnbaiWmveI/v-deo.html
Intro to navigation: ua-cam.com/video/BiykCZHsFLQ/v-deo.html
Patrol Methods and Patrol Pack: ua-cam.com/video/o_BPG9sJryE/v-deo.html
Good morning brother good video our group has 2 ham operators that is head of our comms operator I have been saying comms is so important for a long time that come from my military experience curious the long antenna you have is that a na771 an I have just picked up a beaofang gmrs radio an it works really well when I heal from my surgery I will try to do a video also I thin being in shape is very important no mater your age or capability just do the best you can Aldo look ate the na 701c it work as well as my 771 but shorter thanks
Yeah comms is always overlooked and then rarely practiced. Got to get out and work the airwaves. Make up a scenario and go run it. Practice makes perfect (or at least close to it). Thanks for your comments!
I wish i knew how to get encrypted radios. If there is any take aways from the war in Ukraine its that baofang radios is great way to get hit with a drone strike. Just ask the Russian high command
Outstanding, KN4JKZ
Any thoughts on the app RATTLEGRAM?
I have not played with it but it looks interesting for another way to send data packets...