Myself and a group of friends use a mix of radios ( Motorola, Midland, Baofeng, etc ) when we camp and during airsoft/paintball games.
I want to put a stronger radio than these handsets in my car. I have been looking at ham as I am working on getting licensed, along with being able to talk over a longer range.
I am pretty new to this and have not been able to find clear answers to a few questions.
If I need to make these separate in two places please let me know.
Question 1.
I know Baofeng is a bad example. I have found many radios meant for a car do not, or are not listed to, transmit in the GRMS and FRS bands.
I have seen that the max limit for some frequencies in these are limited to 5w or 15w. I am confused as to why these radios list that they have power settings. then are listed to not transmit in these frequencies.
What is the use of a power setting if you are using in a vehicle?
It seems like when paying 200 or more for a radio I should be able to broadcast using the lower power setting.
I know you are able to use these outside of vehicle and there could be times then.
Question 2.
It is very hard to find a straight answer on powering a radio in a car.
Many people say the only way to do it is from the engine bay, from the battery and grounding bolt.
However I see many people using add a fuse for power but give no info on where to ground.
I have added accessories to a car before and add a fuse has worked great. As a radio seems way more complex than a light bar or 12v socket, I want to do it right without drilling holes.
I want to put a stronger radio than these handsets in my car. I have been looking at ham as I am working on getting licensed, along with being able to talk over a longer range.
I am pretty new to this and have not been able to find clear answers to a few questions.
If I need to make these separate in two places please let me know.
Question 1.
I know Baofeng is a bad example. I have found many radios meant for a car do not, or are not listed to, transmit in the GRMS and FRS bands.
I have seen that the max limit for some frequencies in these are limited to 5w or 15w. I am confused as to why these radios list that they have power settings. then are listed to not transmit in these frequencies.
What is the use of a power setting if you are using in a vehicle?
It seems like when paying 200 or more for a radio I should be able to broadcast using the lower power setting.
I know you are able to use these outside of vehicle and there could be times then.
Question 2.
It is very hard to find a straight answer on powering a radio in a car.
Many people say the only way to do it is from the engine bay, from the battery and grounding bolt.
However I see many people using add a fuse for power but give no info on where to ground.
I have added accessories to a car before and add a fuse has worked great. As a radio seems way more complex than a light bar or 12v socket, I want to do it right without drilling holes.