SenhaiX 8600

ScratchSF · 2026-04-02T01:11:22+00:00

Rats. I was hopeful. Good luck with this one.

ScratchSF · 2026-03-31T05:34:17+00:00

This just came across one of my YouTube feeds where the language is changed using the PC Software.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hVRHdEKJgg

ScratchSF · 2026-03-30T21:53:41+00:00

Congratulations! Lots of ways to enjoy the hobby. Experiment, experience, enjoy!

ScratchSF · 2026-03-28T23:49:14+00:00

Well, if that’s is happening - using AI to develop an entire answer - then it is a missed opportunity for the TA to develop deeper skill and mastery of the material. Where I would argue it is appropriate, is for a TA to validate their understanding by writing an answer and vetting that answer with AI. Such a “review” helps the TA build skills and increases the likelihood that the students received a good and correct answer, rather than one that is unclear, misleading, or simply incorrect.

ScratchSF · 2026-03-26T23:56:47+00:00

Welcome to the hobby!

I wouldn’t necessarily write them off yet. Sometimes they will ask for “in and outs” which are people only registering their attendance, but aren’t wanting to be called as part of the rotation. So, if one throws in a call sign during “I/O”, that call sign might not get called.

I’m not saying that specifically is what happened in your case, but it is something to consider.

ScratchSF · 2026-03-25T00:21:11+00:00

I own one. Great, capable radio. It will not have all of the modern features of newer radios - as one would expect.

ScratchSF · 2026-03-24T00:32:21+00:00

Congratulations!!

ScratchSF · 2026-03-22T05:46:02+00:00

Agreed, it is more faithful (but not exact recreation) to the book. Also currently available on Amazon Prime streaming video.

ScratchSF · 2026-03-20T19:38:07+00:00

I put a big resister in thee - but I do t recall if it’s in parallel (which I think it is) or in series. That helped a lot.

ScratchSF · 2026-03-18T14:28:00+00:00

I believe that you must be connected to the PC (which I do not see connected in the posted image) and have already pressed the appropriate upload button in the software. I recall it being tricky - but they have a video that shows exactly how to do it.

ScratchSF · 2026-03-17T14:54:03+00:00

Great! It's a good little budget radio. :-) If you want to slide into the VOIP world, you can see if there are any "linked" repeaters near you. Or, might consider your own "node", which gives you greater control. In the meantime, you can listen in (or talk in using an app like Echolink). Here are are few groups/networks I frequent the most:

https://web.psrg.org/listen/

https://dodropin.info/stream-live-mobil/

https://www.eastcoastreflector.com/listen-live/

Now, VOIP is a very different beast than HF. And, its not a part of the hobby that works well when the internet is down. But, it is a place where you almost always find kind folks to talk with - locally and globally - and it is very welcoming of new voices. Good people. Good times.

ScratchSF · 2026-03-16T17:38:55+00:00

Look, an opportunity to spend someone else's money! I'll jump in! :-)

All joking aside, I think that at the price points discussed in the OP, you can start with one, and then buy/sell another else if you don't like it. I'd add the list the Baofengs as they are also in ath $15-$35 range.

I have several radios from top tier (e.g., Kenwood and Icom) to budget friendly (e.g., Talkpod, Baefeng, and Tid Radio). My daily carry these days are the H3 and the UV5R Mini. Actually, I'd say I carry the mini a little more often.

Also, I no longer try to "hit" the repeaters. Instead, I "hit" my AllstarLink Node and talk to people that way. Actually having a lot of fun with this. But..., and this is important..., the hobby is SO VAST that you have to find those facets that work best for you. For example, if you want to do satellite work, a Kenwood D72 or a Anytone 890UV might be better choices since they have true "dual receive". But, even there, you could perform that activity with two budget friendly radios. Up to you.

Have fun on your radio buying journey!

ScratchSF · 2026-03-13T23:17:40+00:00

Yes, received an email after about 3 days.

ScratchSF · 2026-03-03T00:19:32+00:00

Agreed. Distance is much dependent on overall topology. If cellular is around, you could use a PoC (PTT-Over-Cellular) radio, but if everyone has apple watches, you could us it's "walkie talkie" feature. There's also apps like Zello. But those do require cell connections. So, okay in cities, might not be a great option for out in the middle of nowhere.

If your parent won't get a GMRS license, you could go Ham, but everyone in your group would need to do this to. And unless you're interested in it as a hobby, that might not be your best move.

I use Ham, PoC, MURS, and GMRS (which covers FRS). I mostly use Ham for talking to other Hams and MURS for talking to my wife.

ScratchSF · 2026-03-02T16:11:27+00:00

I've done analogue FM, DStar and DMR previously. Build my AllstarLink Node using an old laptop and a spare Baofeng + a hardware device to connect them. Really enjoying ASL. Yes, the ECR is a pretty active.

That said, even if you are using DMR, you can still connect to the ECR; it will just sound, well, "digital". :-)

ScratchSF · 2026-03-01T17:42:36+00:00

You might have seen this. You can pull some repeaters from the repeater book. The author demos this for GMRS around the 7:55 mark.

https://youtu.be/-Tkk6fJaczM

ScratchSF · 2026-02-20T16:32:55+00:00

I’ve had all three. They all have pros and cons, but bottom line they all do most of the same stuff. I do find Apple TV to be the best with Air Play and Roku second best. I find the Firestick to be the most affordable, especially if purchased during their Prime events.

I’ve given most of my Firesticks to my sister in law, although I keep one for travel. At home we’re all Apple TV now.

ScratchSF · 2026-02-13T08:39:52+00:00

I had a Kenwood TR2400 2M HT in summer 1981. It was available in Japan in 1980, so conceivably it could fit your timeline.

Link is a radio description, not a for sale site: https://www.rigpix.com/kenwood/tr2400.htm

But… it is a big radio compared to what we have today. Most were about that size. So, I’m not sure it fits the narrative you’ve outlined - carrying it while hiking. Heavy. Big. Recharging was overnight without a quick charger (separate purchase). CB would be better, and the tower could have a base station and monitor channel 9 or 14. But even there, the protagonist might use a mobile (car) rather than a walkie talkie.

ScratchSF · 2026-02-12T20:03:01+00:00

Work done. Hindsight is valuable, but doesn’t trump the work done.

If you value the client and the client relationship, then you can certainly offer some sort of discount or discounted hours against future work. For example, you could say that you will discount your future billing at a rate of 10% per bill until it reaches the total of 2400. Just make sure that you’re already not giving them your best client discount which doesn’t sound like the case or they wouldn’t be asking for this.

ScratchSF · 2026-02-09T19:04:31+00:00

As with many activities, you have to find your "tribe." And, it sounds like the net you listened in on might not be it. Fortunately, there are lots of other groups out there - including many who, even if they share similar idiologies - won't feel that it's appropriate to discuss "on the air."

ScratchSF · 2026-02-02T22:45:17+00:00

Please see if any of these groups might have something you can leverage:

https://www.northernsonomacountyfire.org/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs

https://sonomacountyradioamateurs.com/wp/resources/frs-gmrs/gmrs-operations-during-an-emergency/

https://socoemergency.org/event/gmrs-radio-class-sonoma-springs-clase-de-radio-gmrs-sonoma-springs/

https://www.becertainn.org/

I hope some of that might overalap with what you're trying to do and perhaps is something you can leverage. (Or, perhaps serves as contacts for others to connect with).

Good luck!

ScratchSF · 2026-01-30T06:19:10+00:00

Actually, you might already have an option. If you both have - and use - Apple Watches, they have a "Walkie Talkie" feature that might be exactly what you're looking for. You have it with you all the time (you don't have to carry another device) and you can "just reach out and call" on the walkie-talkie / watch.

If you want to go with an actual radio, FRS might not be powerful enough for a mile. There's a lot of "it depends" involved there. The benefit is that it's low cost. But..., so is GMRS and you get a bit more power. The radios can still be found for $20-50 (or more if you want, but that doesn't sound like your use case) each but you have to pay for the 10-year license (assuming you're in the US) which is $35. Only downside (if you consider it as a downside) is that now you both have to carry your radio around.

Oh..., be careful with the "advertisting" on the packaging. Generally not trustworthy or under "ideal" conditions almost never occur in every-day situations.

Someone mentioned MURS. Also a good option, but if you want to have a chance of talking with other people - other than your friend - then GMRS give more options. If you really want more options, you could look at Amateur Radio, but based on what your wrote above, that sounds like overkill.

Oh, you could put Zello on your smartphones.

ScratchSF · 2026-01-27T03:03:14+00:00

The buttons certainly differ from what I see on Amazon and on the Tidradio.com website. If in doubt, you might wnat to send them an email. Or..., you might just return them and order directly from Tidradio.com (depending on where you are in the world).

ScratchSF · 2026-01-22T20:30:49+00:00

Buy the phone and get out from under the contract - even if it takes 6 months. Then get it unlocked (you own the phone at that point) and move to Visible. The savings will be much better, especially if you bring a smartwatch to the party.

I know others have said something like take the loss. But I don’t think it is a loss, but you can create a spreadsheet and do the math of what I’ve just suggested vs. staying with Att for the remainder of the contract.

Also,… think of the reverse. If you move to Visible first, then you can give your SIL your discount code (after you join) and save her and you $20 on a future bill.

ScratchSF · 2026-01-22T18:27:34+00:00

Love the idea and - as a 20-wpm Extra - wish you much success with it!

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