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I have put my order in for the radio and such, now I need a SWR meter that will cover the 2 meter 440 range. I see antenna analyzers, do i need this or will a SWR meter be sufficient? I have a Dosy Libra 631 but I don't think it will cover the 2 meter range.

So far this is what I am looking to get from Amazon. Baofeng Programming Cable for BAOFENG UV-5R BaoFeng UV-5RB Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM Ham Two-Way Radio + Replacement Battery (Black) Genuine Nagoya NA-771 Dual Band 144/430Mhz U/V SMA-F Antenna For BAOFENG UV-5R

I live in Warren, MI 48088, That is just north of Detroit about 10 miles. I will get the UV-5R with an extra battery along with the programming cable try to understand the process and look for a mobile that you mentioned.

You mentioned used 2 meter, are there any that stand out that you would recommend? I have been looking at the UV-5R but I was also thinking about a mobile but wasn't sure which one being new or used.

Being on a tight budget, max budget is $100. I was looking at these or something similar to start out. If I don't like being a HAM then I will not be out much money. Baofeng UV5R Click to open expanded view BaoFeng UV-3R PLUS Baofeng 997-S GT

Hello, I just ordered the book for studying for my TECH license and was wondering what radio should I buy for starting out. Your suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

Well, a buddy of mine went by the handle of "Twinkie Pusher".

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Hey 399, I looked at the picture you posted and I removed the solder bridge for pin 4 that goes to the receive on the other board. So now I have a working radio once again. Thank you for all that replied.

Yes, the radio keys up and modulates.

I will tackle this in the morning, got a headache from looking at the schematics for hours.

OK,before changing anything here are a few more things, if I unplug J12 on main board my receive comes back, but if I "JUMP" the outer pins on J12 I lose receive and I notice the TX/RX light turns yellowish orange, when this happens it looks like it is partially keyed up from looking at my...

Looks like they painted it with a roller. LOL

I have a 919 that while driving down the road my receive progressivly got more then faded away and then I had NO receive until I keyed the mic just partially. The radio Does transmit as normal. I have tested different mics and same problem with any mic. I unplug a mic and my receive comes...

Just don't drill TOO big of a hole, you might get wet when it rains. That radio is a great radio when tuned properly.

OK Cannoli, I made the thick film resistor dummy loads from these and I mounted them to small heat sinks from old computers. I have the MP930 (30 watt and 50ohm) and MP9100 (100 watt and 50 ohm) http://www.caddock.com/Online_catalog/Mrktg_Lit/MP9000_Series.pdf

Hey Cow, these work pretty good, more than enough for what you need or you make one from a thick film resistor too. Salt Water Dummy Load

The first picture that you posted is the echo board, the watt meter you have is just as accurate as a Dosy. They are by no means a Bird but they pretty good and I have had no problems with it. I would put it back to single final and use it. UM

DO NOT remove the Mod limiter unless of course you like having a SPLATTER BOX. Putting a power mic on it would be better that removing the limiter.