n00b1982 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Hi all, Ā So Iām looking to get some help/advice/assistance around my setup as Iām tying to ālevel upā the kit Iām using. Ā I have a set of FCS AMPs that Iām currently using. I have been using the Baofeng PRC replica, but found that Iām getting issues with range so have just purchased the Falcon 3/Harris AN/PRC152 Walkie. Ā Im trying to see which cables I need and a good PTT recommendation to use also. I was using an Earmor PTT which has lasted me 4 years with no problems, but this is not bviously incompatible with the 6 pin connection required for the Harris Radio. Ā What leads do I need to get, and which PTT would you advise? Iāve seen the FCS V20 6 pin, but unsure where to go from there. I will only ever be running the one radio. Ā Thanks (hopefully) for the insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Jez_Armstrong Posted May 12 Moderators Share Posted May 12 Just to check, you are under yours or your teams ofcom business licence, correct? As both the radios you mentioned are 2m/70cm Ā Both these radios operate on the same bands, the issue will be your antenna if you're having issues with range, not the radioĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b1982 Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 Hiya, Ā Yes the team has a license that gives a āfrequencyā to use from my understanding. Ā in terms of what I mean by range I may not be using the correct term, but Incan be less than 100m from my team and they canāt hear me. Iāve tried several different antennas with the Baofeng, but just though either way if Iām upgrading stuff then I may as well with the radio too. Ā Any advice on what to use in terms of PTT/download for the setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lord_Poncho Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 That baofeng should never have a range that short - it's either defective, or (more likely) the frequencies aren't programmed in correctly. If that is the case, then you will be getting very short range comms still with bleed through. I've had clear as a bell comms with identical spec baofeng at 6km in undulating woodland. Even dense urban, on uhf, should give you a reliable 500m or so. Got to say, when I used the real harris radios, the range wasn't really any better (but obviously so much better in terms of quality and feature set). n00b1982 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b1982 Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 Appreciate the honesty - however Iāve already bit the bullet so to speak and spent on the radio anyway. Ā Ive just been upgrading my gear rather than my guns for a change šš Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommikka Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Ignore the PTT for now Ā Use the handset alone with no ancillaries fitted and test transmit / receiveĀ Ā Check that the frequency is correctly programmed into the handset and that you are able to both transmit and receive before doing anything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b1982 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 (edited) Hi again, Ā In the nicest possible way is there someone that can actually help me with my ACTUAL question. Ā I made clear in the original post my previous setup was run for 4 years. Could it be equipment for range loss? Yes. But thatās also not the question Iām asking. Ā Ive already bought the other radio and Iām asking for recommendations about what PTT and downlead combo would be best to use around the setup. Ā I know how to setup the frequency already, I just want recommendations on what Iāve asked lol. Edited May 13 by n00b1982 The_Lord_Poncho 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Jez_Armstrong Posted May 13 Moderators Share Posted May 13 Sorry, some of us are amateur ham radio users so when a question about range gets thrown in we have to solve it š Ā Show us the radio, is it an TRI or a TCA 152? Ā I run the TCA with an FCS 20 but had to modify the cableĀ n00b1982 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lord_Poncho Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, n00b1982 said: In the nicest possible way is there someone that can actually help me with my ACTUAL question. Ā Ā yep, fair enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b1982 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, Jez_Armstrong said: Sorry, some of us are amateur ham radio users so when a question about range gets thrown in we have to solve it š Ā Show us the radio, is it an TRI or a TCA 152? Ā I run the TCA with an FCS 20 but had to modify the cableĀ Ā I appreciate it buddy, and didnāt want to come across as being a dick lol - hopefully I havenāt. I do also understand the clarity on the license question as I know that many donāt and quantifying it can be important. Ā Im just frustrated myself, as Iāve gone from the Baofeng which was OK - until it wasnāt. Then trying to upgrade the equipment to something better, and Iāve thrown myself in to a different world in real terms to what Iām used to. Ā Its then difficult to try and get the clarity because retailers only relay certain information, so I guess Iām looking for some real world experience rather than buying something that simply wonāt work lol. Ā Ā 9 minutes ago, The_Lord_Poncho said: yep, fair enough! Hahahaha, Ā Please see previous. Ā Genuinely not trying to be a dick - just trying to get an answer so I can buy what I need š¤£š¤£ And forgive me, I missed your question - it is the TCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev Chelios Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I have tried both FCS offerings and are OKish and will work but the UH94 (modal in image) I have for the NATO down lead works best. JCI coms is a good dude and will sort you out. You can find him hereĀ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1687000848242078Ā also a goldmine for this sort of stuff.Ā n00b1982 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b1982 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 32 minutes ago, Chev Chelios said: I have tried both FCS offerings and are OKish and will work but the UH94 (modal in image) I have for the NATO down lead works best. JCI coms is a good dude and will sort you out. You can find him hereĀ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1687000848242078Ā also a goldmine for this sort of stuff.Ā Ā Appreciate the guidance buddy - thank you! Chev Chelios 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b1982 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 Do you happen to have a link to that PTT in the interim? Ā May just order that knowing I then just need the right downlead, or was it modified? Ā Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chev Chelios Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 PTTĀ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005795960736.html?Ā Ā and the downleadĀ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006922921754.html?Ā (should of come with the FCS Amps).Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b1982 Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 7 hours ago, Chev Chelios said: PTTĀ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005795960736.html?Ā Ā and the downleadĀ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006922921754.html?Ā (should of come with the FCS Amps).Ā Ā thank you buddy, Ā Ive ordered the PTT and I will test with the downlead once it gets here, from memory itās a different lead but I may well be wrong lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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