Recent content by BBI

1500w UHF? Key it up on GMRS. You don't need their stinking repeaters!

I had already put a 6-pin plug on my Turner, wired for a Magnum 1. I plugged it in to the AT-6666 and it was correct. Crank the gain at the mic, turn the mic gain in the radio down. Works great.

It's not a clone. It's a TERMN-8R battery from AnyToneTech. The 398UV is an uncommon radio in the US, but is basically a TERMN-8R.

I don't know why I started this in the FRS category! But the good news is that the 398UV is almost exactly a TERMN-8R. I bought a TERMN-8R battery, and it's the same.

I'm running an old Turner Super Sidekick on my 6666, and it sounds phenomenal. I didn't remove a part or do any mods.

There are GMRS repeaters and you're allowed 50w in a mobile or base.

I just scored a killer deal on an AnyTone 398UV hand-held. I have not been able to find a spare QB-35L battery. Anybody know of a source with some in stock? I have a feeling they are a China shortage, and won't be back in stock for quite some time.

My 6666 runs circles around the Magnum 1 it replaced in all aspects. My meters show strong forward swing on AM, and the group I always talk to says it sounds much better.

You're about ready for moon bounce!

My Meanwell is plugged into a power strip on my desk that I turn on & off.

I should have got the AT-6666. It would be my fourth AnyTone radio; 3 have worked flawlessly for years. I was seduced by the Magnum 1's wild look and glowing beauty, which has now gone! My Magnum 1 has lived a life of luxury as a base station since new. No good reason for the backlight to fail...

I just noticed the backlight on my Magnum 1 has gone belly-up.

Mine is still working just fine after 3 years. Not a single issue.

Yes. I have tips everywhere from tiny SMT use all the way up to big spades that easily do coax connectors.

No shwag, though! I find it strange how many hams have never even heard of Hakko, Metcal, or JBC.