gregnash
Anal Retentive Analyst
Got a big group run coming in the near future and finally going to plink down the cash for a handheld. I do not have my tech. license yet so this will be for simply listening to group chatter, lead truck instructions while going through the run.
I have seen that the UV-5R has gone through some changes since I originally added it to my Amazon list a couple years ago, so my question is...
- is the 3rd Generation (about $65 new) worth it over the other gens?
- If not, would you recommend the 2nd gen (UV-5R v2) or the 2nd gen PLUS?
- or is the tried and true first gen still the deal of deals?
On top of that, most state that the "rubber ducky" antenna is pretty worthless and to invest in a longer antenna. Since this will be living in the truck and really only brought out for trail runs, is it worth it to do that or get something that is a mag-mount to put on the hood/roof?
Finally, I have Mac for a computer, does anyone know if the programming cable is compatible with macs? If not, are there any alternatives or am I SOL and stuck manually entering everything?
Thanks,
G
I have seen that the UV-5R has gone through some changes since I originally added it to my Amazon list a couple years ago, so my question is...
- is the 3rd Generation (about $65 new) worth it over the other gens?
- If not, would you recommend the 2nd gen (UV-5R v2) or the 2nd gen PLUS?
- or is the tried and true first gen still the deal of deals?
On top of that, most state that the "rubber ducky" antenna is pretty worthless and to invest in a longer antenna. Since this will be living in the truck and really only brought out for trail runs, is it worth it to do that or get something that is a mag-mount to put on the hood/roof?
Finally, I have Mac for a computer, does anyone know if the programming cable is compatible with macs? If not, are there any alternatives or am I SOL and stuck manually entering everything?
Thanks,
G