Baofeng UV-5R: Amazon Lightning Deal

I'm not really sure how this works, but there is an Amazon Lightning Deal on the Baofeng UV-5R tomorrow at 11:50 Eastern (16:50 UTC). It is currently showing for $39.99 USD with free shipping. I'm assuming that the price drops to some impossible to resist number when the deal starts.



Deal seen first on AR-15 forum
About Amazon Lightning Deals

Game of Thrones - All 5 Books for $10

I had posted previously about a deal for cheap books in the series, but it just got crazy. All 5 books in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" aka Game of Thrones series for $9.99. (Kindle versions of course!)

Smooth Criminal

BoRyanMaynard Smooth Criminal on an Oud // Pretty cool youtube.com/watch?v=_FwJqY…

I Am Spartacus

Wait for it...

Mobile QSO Aid

An interesting idea...

"After finally discovering I could fit my Yaesu FT-2900R in my Honda Accord, I've become much more interested in transmitting while mobile. Although this rig is 2 meter only, I've been able to work a few people while driving back and forth from college. My setup is quite simple which I will highlight in a future post. In order to stir up some activity, I've tried taping a piece of paper in my back window stating my callsign and the FM simplex calling frequency in hopes someone will see it and give me a call."

Baofeng GT-3

Thanks to Rob for the pointer... the Baofeng GT-3. I may have to get one for "self-consumption" since it is the "2014 latest Baofeng two way radio with human-oriented features" for only $63 (USD).

"This is the 2014 latest Baofeng two way radio with human-oriented features. Large capacity Li-ion Battery can last for 7-9 hours of continuous use. Small and lightweight, it is small enough to fit in a pants pocket.  Upgraded frame material and black&orange color matching make it more durable and give it a more fashionable appearance. Multi-Language manual is available, including English, German and French. Moreover, it comes with a user-friendly user manual for bringing fabulous user experience. It's the best choice for gifts and self-consumption. 

Features:
* Dual-band handheld transcevier with display function menu on the display "LCD".* DTMF encoded.* Incorporates 105 codes "DCS" and 50 privacy codes "CTCSS" programmable.* Timer transmission "TOT" programmable.* Selecting the Scan Mode.* Built-in RX CTCSS/DCS scan, LED flash.* Programmable by PC.* Dual Watch/dual reception.* Level Threshold "Squelch" adjustable from 0 to 9.* Crossband reception.
Specifications:
* Memory channels: Up to 128 channels* Frequency stability: 2.5ppm* Antenna impedance: 50 ohm* Operating temperature: -20 ~ +60 °C* Supply Voltage: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion mAh 7.4V/1800* Cunsumption in standby: ≤73mA* Cunsumption in reception： 380mA* Cunsumption in transmission： ≤1.4A* Mode of operation: Simplex or semi-duplex"

53 Pencil

An alternative to the Jot Script... the 53 Pencil. It looks a little boxy, but I like the flip to erase. This says that even if I don't love a currently available stylus, I should have hope as people seem to be developing better products.

HF-One: HF-One MKII Box

Friday is probably not the best time for a major update on the HF-One - and I don't really have one anyway. But they are working on the packaging.

Baojie BJ-UV55/HYS TC-UV55: Notes from Jens

Jens has one of these and has added a lot of information in the comments of my (or really Nate's) original post. If you are interested in this radio, it is definitely worth a scan of his comments.

HBO Go on Chromecast

My Chromecast just became more valuable to me - it now works with HBO Go!