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Friday, May 6, 2011
Baofeng UV-3R: Rainbow of Colors
I was surprised to see the color options on the Baofeng website. I think I could help then out. I should go into marketing..
Baofeng UV-3R: The Company
Finding Baofeng's website was a little harder than a typical Google search. It helps if you know the actual name of the company: Fujian Nan'an Baofeng Electronics Co., Ltd.
Here you can find the Baofeng UV-3R product page.
And here is the basic information about the company.
Here you can find the Baofeng UV-3R product page.
And here is the basic information about the company.
Fujian Nan'an Baofeng Electronics Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, manufacturing, and marketing of communication products. Founded in 1993, we now have over 300 employees and operate two manufacturing plants.I have a friend in China and I've asked him if he can find out anything about Baofeng other than the information posted on the web. It's a small country. He probably knows the Baofeng CEO.
Baofeng is committed to offering efficient service and products of reliable quality and ultimate performance. Having positioned Baofeng as one of the leading wireless solution providers, current product lines include long-range cordless phones and transceivers.
We insist on developing our company by advancing technologies. Our R&D team has greatly contributed to the success of our products. Under efficient management and strict quality control, we regularly introduce new items to meet the demands of the rapidly changing market.
Programming Note
Apologies to those who aren't interested in the new radio I keep posting about. It really has me intrigued and there doesn't seem to be a lot of information out there - at least not in the US. Most of my sources have been in the UK. I suspect we'll get back to your normally scheduled random drivel shortly.
Colbert on Atlas Shrugged Part 1
I had not seen the Rotten Tomatoes rating - currently at 13%. I will admit it was not the best film I had ever seen, but I think this rating represents more than people's views of the actual movie.
Baofeng UV-3R: Yahoo Group
I was just wondering if anyone was going to create a Yahoo group for the UV-3R. A quick search and, of course, there is one: Baofeng UV-3R Yahoo Group.
My next pondering is why the Yahoo groups are so popular with the ham radio crowd.
My next pondering is why the Yahoo groups are so popular with the ham radio crowd.
Baofeng UV-3R Review: Eden Valley Radio Society Forum
M5TXJ has a review of the Baofeng UV-3R on the Eden Valley Radio Society Forum.
Overall, another positive review. I won't repeat everything he says, but he sums up:
I'll say it again - the barrier to entry, from a cost perspective, to ham radio is very low. I suggested that someone could spend $15 to get their license and then use Echolink from a phone or PC to "get on the air." If you want to play radio with a real rig, a $55 UV-3R would go a long way. (Of course, some people spend a lifetime and small fortune on ham gear.)
Overall, another positive review. I won't repeat everything he says, but he sums up:
"ProsSome of the sellers are now offering a dual band antenna instead of including both a UHF and a VHF antenna. Since I don't use 440, if I get slightly better performance out of the VHF specific antenna on 2M, then that's a win for me.
Size, price, performance, dial locks by pressing down, charging battery in situ, clear display, simple menu system, long battery life, reasonable power output, did I say price!
Cons
instructions don't match updated firmware, no dual band aerial, slightly poor fit of battery cover."
I'll say it again - the barrier to entry, from a cost perspective, to ham radio is very low. I suggested that someone could spend $15 to get their license and then use Echolink from a phone or PC to "get on the air." If you want to play radio with a real rig, a $55 UV-3R would go a long way. (Of course, some people spend a lifetime and small fortune on ham gear.)
Movie Created Gun Myths
No wonder the liberal media is afraid of guns... I'd be afraid of guns that have "clips" that hold hundreds, nay thousands of bullets that can be absolutely silent or cause huge explosions, too.
Via the Weapon Blog.
Via the Weapon Blog.
New Holster
If you want to be the baddest man in the cul-de-sac, you need a holster for your beer.
Of course, if you want to be the baddest man in the cul-de-sac, don't wear salmon pants. (Also, you shouldn't describe a color using the word "salmon" either.)
Of course, if you want to be the baddest man in the cul-de-sac, don't wear salmon pants. (Also, you shouldn't describe a color using the word "salmon" either.)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Gun Rush
I saw this article about the rise in gun purchases. While I can not prove causation, there is a strong correlation that suggests one of my co-workers might be the root cause.
In the past year, he's acquired a G26, a G27, a Double-star AR-15, a Smith & Wesson M&P15-22, a Smith & Wesson 9mm VE, a Smith & Wesson .22 pistol of some sort, a Taurus 709 Slim, and a HiPoint .45. Now he thinks he needs some sort of big caliber revolver. God bless America!
In the past year, he's acquired a G26, a G27, a Double-star AR-15, a Smith & Wesson M&P15-22, a Smith & Wesson 9mm VE, a Smith & Wesson .22 pistol of some sort, a Taurus 709 Slim, and a HiPoint .45. Now he thinks he needs some sort of big caliber revolver. God bless America!
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