Thread: Hand Held 5w Radio - CHEAP!

Whilst on the topic, I have asked my bro in-law to follow up on this, but he remains doubtful that he can order multiple radios... hes been very busy so hasnt got back to me yet on this.

Originally Posted by garrycol

Next to the transmit button is a second button which is called "Monitor Key" and I have no idea what it does. When pressed the speaker has loud hash like the squelch is all wrong. It doesn't seem to do anything else - anyone know?

As you suspected, a monitor button just removes the squelch so you can hear everything on the channel.

Secondly I have no idea how to use duplex for use on repeaters. I suspect channel 1 receives on 31 but I do not know. There is a frequency reverse button which when activated an "R" is on the screen but I have no idea what this actually does - the handbook explains how to reverse frequency but does not explain what it is for or why?
Again - anyone definitely know what this is all about and how duplex works on this model.

Duplex is a mode whereby you transmit and receive on different frequencies. With CB being channelised, it's setup so that channels 1-8 use their own RX frequency, but TX on the frequencies allocated to channels 31-38 (So you tune to CH1 and actually transmit in real terms on CH38, the repeater receives on CH38, then re-transmits on CH1, so the receiving end hears you on CH1!), hence why those are not supposed to be used when in repeater range. In a pre-programmed radio like a CB, this should all be done for you, or worst case you hit the "Duplex" button. If it isn't, you either have to program different TX & RX frequencies, or set a repeater offset for the channel so the RX frequency shifts by a set amount from the TX.

Originally Posted by jik22

In a pre-programmed radio like a CB, this should all be done for you, or worst case you hit the "Duplex" button. If it isn't, you either have to program different TX & RX frequencies, or set a repeater offset for the channel so the RX frequency shifts by a set amount from the TX.

Thanks for the information - happy about how Duplex works, it is just not clear how it works on my unit or if it has it at all.

I assume it is programmed but I do not know - handbook is not clear at all - if it is not in, then (if I understand the functions correctly) frequencies cannot be programmed. Is there a way of testing duplex?

I was hoping someone else might have one of these and tell me what is what. The unit is great for what I bought it for (a backup and a mobile unit) but I would just like to know all of its functions.

Handbook is not good.

Garry

Originally Posted by garrycol

Thanks for the information - happy about how Duplex works, it is just not clear how it works on my unit or if it has it at all.

Oops, sorry. Misread what you were asking for!

I assume it is programmed but I do not know - handbook is not clear at all - if it is not in, then (if I understand the functions correctly) frequencies cannot be programmed. Is there a way of testing duplex?

Yes, assuming you have another unit within range. TX on CH1, and if it is programmed for duplex, the other unit should hear you on CH31. (As well as CH1 if there is a repeater in range!)

Handbook is not good.

Another example of a "Chinglish" translation no doubt.

I had a Qangsheng amateur handheld for a while. Great radio for $100, but the manual drove me nuts.

I bought a FD288 which has the same specs and a FD 268B according to the FDC website. Anyhow the casing seems good. It works ok. It cost $140 delivered through this mob in Coffs

www.highadventure.com.au

go to the "Categories" sections on the left hand side of the website and then to "accessories" (last on the list). A handheld UHF will come up. Click on the picture NOT the "5 WATT UHF RADIO" hyperlink.