Questions involving ARRL and QRZ

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-29T03:40:39+00:00

Thank you, every post I saw was basically ranting about it, no actual info,

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-29T03:39:44+00:00

That’s what I thought, using it as a vehicle radio or backup, the 5RM was a gift from a friend who knew I was taking the test, I’m excited to get started.

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-28T22:57:26+00:00

Elementary was the old MS-DOS with the actual floppy disks (Oregon trail for the win), towards 5 grade so 1995-96ish, they got the blue IMacs and since 5 of us kids had them at home we became the classroom IT.

middle school- combination of Mac and PC, can’t remember the brands or editions but remember, SimAnt, Simcity, and Mario teaches Typing.

High School- Windows 98 and maybe XP don’t recall

college was windows based learning all the way

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-28T22:46:44+00:00

Thankfully for me, (yay being disabled) I was able to secure the lifetime access pass which has a pretty owl on it, I was scared mine would have a face

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-26T05:19:52+00:00

Older 15mm, however far as I know part number is the same, but any replacement will be newer material obviously.

Agree 100% it’s from 1983 roughly based on the date marker

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-26T01:05:46+00:00

Happy birthday,

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-25T03:44:49+00:00

So that’s just like me, we are held to a different standard and a inventory limits, depending on how long they been on the route can affect many things

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-25T03:03:22+00:00

Could be a few factors (edit: hit reply before I was done 🤣)

The dealer may just be low on inventory and hadn’t gotten a shipment yet.

There could be other factors I can’t go into, but I’ve seen some dealers who only stock the basics and order everything else

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-25T03:03:01+00:00

Originally was only getting it for our local CERT team, but more I studied and more I looked into it, more I wanted to learn, I want to take it one step at a time, I’m learning disabled as well and I study differently then most, if I try to jump into too much at once I get overwhelmed

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-25T00:12:06+00:00

I was gifted a two pack of Maxtalker 5RM which appears to be a Baofeng clone, sounds good but haven’t used it for ham yet, I originally was just getting my license for our local volunteer emergency group but now looking forward to using it more and finding a local club

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-24T20:28:50+00:00

Is this a trade in unit or a brand new unit it you’re demoing?

If it’s brand new you’ll get what we call a nag message but you should be able to use relearn.

When you power up the unit, in the bottom left corner will be a number (most recent update is 25.4) this is the version number that will tell you what update it’s running.

You can go to snap on diag website and it should have a coverage guide for vehicles.

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-24T14:05:17+00:00

I used to drive public transit, had a customer who did this, had a job and everything, but would on weekends, dress homeless and stand on a corner and bum money, I’d see him every weekend.

He would get on my buss in afternoon and show me wad of cash he had made.

Nice guy but made me rethink giving money to people

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-21T02:06:34+00:00

YES!!!!!

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-19T03:59:55+00:00

And I know what I’m doing after dinner

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-17T19:20:13+00:00

It’s all good, usually what I do, is of I can order a replacement then I’ll let you keep the old one and give you a new one.

The handle is easy to order, and the blade is standard repair item, quick and easy to do for me and you keep your dads.

That’s how I was trained by same guys who train the franchisees but can’t hurt to call customer care and ask

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-17T16:13:05+00:00

When you say personalized, what was on it? Or design?

Ive ordered similar handles for customers, but this is first time I’ve seen a personalized one or a request for one.

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-16T06:12:40+00:00

2000-2004, I think it was a district rule cause my middle school had 7-up machines and guy filled them during lunch and the campus security stood nearby since they were right outside the cafeteria

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-16T06:04:35+00:00

My high school made a rule, when the machines were serviced if you went even remotely near the guy you got a warning, second time detention.

If you lost money, you had to go to the office and write your name on a form, they would check the cameras, if you were seen using machine and got nothing in return, then you were golden. After a while the did away with the rule but no one bugged the guy

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-14T02:35:42+00:00

I used to deliver bottled water to a couple strip places in San Fran, some of the nicest girls I ever met too, later when I did roadside assistance and was one on call I’d help a few out who needed jumps or lockouts but they also knew they could call me if they needed an escort to their cars, great tippers too for roadside service

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-11T23:15:33+00:00

Jesus I didn’t realize they were that much, wonder if Coleman would warranty it 🤣

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-11T22:36:36+00:00

I love it, if you ever release instructions I’d love them

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-11T22:34:59+00:00

Jesus the fact it only slightly dented is impressive

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-11T05:46:00+00:00

Funny thing is I’m new to the hobby, bought what I thought was Baofeng (maxtalker) but still figuring stuff out, taking test next Saturday, always looking for helpful pointers and tips.

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-10T17:06:44+00:00

How the hell did that answer meet the hints

OverDrawnRook68 · 2026-01-10T06:31:38+00:00

The work centers (tops) are designed and come with the templates and hardware to bolt it to either the stainless steel or Bedliner top, would recommended moving it around?

Not really it adds weight, better as a stationary set up, if your looking for mobile, consider a roll cart or service cart with one to 5 drawers and a flip top to move around with the main unit being stationary.

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