So the radio we received was defective, and appeared to have been used, scratches on the screen, and version information had HA1G firmware. We ended up sending it back and should have a new one on Friday. We go through a lot of radios here at BigDawg Studios, so the occasional defective radio is no…
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Coming soon – Retevis RB48P Goes to Florida
I’m taking the Retevis RB48P 5W GMRS Walkie Talkies on a Florida adventure! ☀️ From the thrills of Busch Gardens to the serene beauty of Clearwater, I’ll be putting these rugged radios to the test in a variety of environments. Will they keep my group connected amidst the excitement of theme park rides and the…
Baofeng UV-21R: A decent radio with decent features
To make things a bit easier for those who don’t want to sift through a lot of information and just want a quick non-technical impression this will be a quick one. It’s not the best radio I own, but it’s far from the worst. I would definitely buy another. Overall Impression The Baofeng UV-21 stands…
Back in the Shack: 168 QSOs and a Wire Dipole! For those of you who know me, it’s no secret I’ve been away from the amateur radio scene for a few years. Sure I continued to use two meter handheld radios, but that doesn’t count. Life had a way of getting in the way, and…