Baystate Jeepers

Hoodoo Man wrote: ↑Sun Feb 16, 2020 7:44 pm I don't know if this is 100% accurate but as I understand it there were some changes made to the "new post-ban" Baofeng radios. I was told the new ones do not have the "illegal frequencies" available and are a lower power output. Barrett fab still has some of the original style radios that can be had for a donation as they can no longer be sold.

Marky wrote: ↑Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:20 pm

Hoodoo Man wrote: ↑Sun Feb 16, 2020 7:44 pm I don't know if this is 100% accurate but as I understand it there were some changes made to the "new post-ban" Baofeng radios. I was told the new ones do not have the "illegal frequencies" available and are a lower power output. Barrett fab still has some of the original style radios that can be had for a donation as they can no longer be sold.

I know they made some minor change to the radio in order to keep selling it. Both the rules and equipment are murky and that's why I said members should just worry about it themselves. If you're nervous, by a bubble pack radio from Walmart. If you're aware of the frequencies you're using and the power settings you're using then you likely won't attract attention to yourself no matter what you're using. Of course many will say illegal is illegal. Again, buy a bubble pack radio. You can also go for a technician's license for practically nothing and be able to legally use this radio in any of its incarnations. Maybe we should get a group together from the club and all take the test together. I think they have study groups. I took the practice test a few years ago and found I would be able to pass, but most people would need to study. My background in broadcasting and electrical engineering certainly was helpful. I just didn't have the time to go do it. If anyone else is interested, maybe we can motivate each other and get it done.