Radios: Who's using what and why?

[scubasteve]

You can put another vote for the wouxun KG-UVD1P. Used the GP68 before and glad I made the switch.

[Jbone 11 11]

Originally Posted by Double Tapper

They are both PRC 77, I can get cbc and a few other channels of interest.
They are nice clear too. I have the book of improvised antennas,good range.

Im curious... where do you get batteries for those things? I know the "bricks" were essentially just a bunch of D cells in a box, but are you buying surplus batteries for em?

[Double Tapper]

You can order a frame that will fit in the bat area,and just buy
batteries from the store,10 of them.
Right now I am using a car plug and cord from CTC and plugged
into a small sealed 12 volt battery attached to my carrier or in my
ruck.

[Jbone 11 11]

Cool... must be a bit heavy though eh?

[Double Tapper]

Not after you get used to it. I don't mind the weight,
All this gear doubles as my bug out kit.

[Jbone 11 11]

For sure... I used to hump the PRC 25 years ago in my Cadet days on the pattern 64 rucks.... think I still have the scars! BTW... where'd you pick up your 77's?

[Double Tapper]

Israel, more stuff coming soon.