Alex Clayton wrote in message
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"Evan Platt" wrote in message
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On Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:20:24 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
wrote:

Ok, I was responding to
I had not seen the original post. I did not realize you were posting and
answering yourself under different screen names. shrug

Huh? You replied to my post, yet omitted my reply. I did not post and
'answer myself'.

Public school grad, right Evan?
My taxes working for me. shrug
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Stupidity should be painful

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Ouch!

On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:22:58 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
wrote:

Now I'm sure some experts here will tell everyone that they
can't do that

I'm just telling what I've seen with my 5 watt, 450 MHz radios under
various conditions. My degrees work for many miles and never need
recharging, but they don't help communications a bit.

Sorry about your pain, though.

"Al Klein" wrote in message
news
On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:22:58 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
wrote:

Now I'm sure some experts here will tell everyone that they
can't do that

I'm just telling what I've seen with my 5 watt, 450 MHz radios under
various conditions. My degrees work for many miles and never need
recharging, but they don't help communications a bit.

Sorry about your pain, though.

Don't know, as I said my knowledge of radios and scanners is pretty limited.
All I "know" is what I experience. Reading this group often has be more
confused than when I started. The antenna threads are some of the best. I
had at one time though about getting some kind of a roof antenna for the
house, but after reading through many threads here on them never bothered.
You get a whole lot of tech talk, with some saying what will work, while
others say the same thing will not work and why. shrug
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"Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites.
Moderation is for monks."
[Lazarus Long]

On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:22:35 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
wrote:

"Al Klein" wrote in message
news
On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:22:58 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
wrote:

Now I'm sure some experts here will tell everyone that they
can't do that

I'm just telling what I've seen with my 5 watt, 450 MHz radios under
various conditions. My degrees work for many miles and never need
recharging, but they don't help communications a bit.

Sorry about your pain, though.

Don't know, as I said my knowledge of radios and scanners is pretty limited.

But you don't mind sharing your opinion with others. Others who know
less than you do, and may actually accept your opinion as being worth
something - then waste their money.

You're correct though - no one should accept what they read on the
internet as being worth more than the pixels it's made of - you proved
that.

"Al Klein" wrote in message
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On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:22:35 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
wrote:

"Al Klein" wrote in message
news
On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:22:58 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
wrote:

Now I'm sure some experts here will tell everyone that they
can't do that

I'm just telling what I've seen with my 5 watt, 450 MHz radios under
various conditions. My degrees work for many miles and never need
recharging, but they don't help communications a bit.

Sorry about your pain, though.

Don't know, as I said my knowledge of radios and scanners is pretty
limited.

But you don't mind sharing your opinion with others. Others who know
less than you do, and may actually accept your opinion as being worth
something - then waste their money.

You're correct though - no one should accept what they read on the
internet as being worth more than the pixels it's made of - you proved
that.

ROTFLMAO!!
Touched a nerve there huh? Well I'm sure your Mom is still impressed with
you Al. You just keep telling the world how smart you are, after all you
believe it. It's a shame if anyone spends money on what I use only to find
out it works, while you being much smarter can tell them why what they have
should not work.
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Stupidity should be painful

On Sat, 1 Apr 2006 21:55:29 -0800, "Alex Clayton"
wrote:

ROTFLMAO!!
Touched a nerve there

Did I? Good - I meant to. Look up "pompous" in a dictionary. There
should be a picture of a quadruped near it. Looks just like you.

If you go with GMRS radios, and plan to use them with a repeater, make sure
the radios support that function. It requires you to transmit on one
frequency, and receive on another. Many repeaters also require CTCSS, or
possibly DCS capability as well.

Most of the "bubble pack" radios do not work with repeaters. Look for deals
on used Motorola, Kenwood, etc.

Bill Crocker


"Fastau B" wrote in message
. ..
I'm sick of these Frs radios. I want a high power radio that I can take
hiking.
Give me a clue please.
Maybe one that uses repeaters but I am open to anything.