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 //...then be aware that on a long enough timescale, someone will be bored enough to try and find you. In some places, this can take no time at all. Many people who are into amateur radio have spent tens of thousands of dollars on equipment for this [[hazards:rabbit holes|rabbit hole]] of a hobby. They are always looking for ways to play with their expensive toys, and one of these ways is by [[tactics:triangulation|triangulating]] the origin of rogue signals and reporting them to the government. Some of these people also work for the government. Be careful out there!// //...then be aware that on a long enough timescale, someone will be bored enough to try and find you. In some places, this can take no time at all. Many people who are into amateur radio have spent tens of thousands of dollars on equipment for this [[hazards:rabbit holes|rabbit hole]] of a hobby. They are always looking for ways to play with their expensive toys, and one of these ways is by [[tactics:triangulation|triangulating]] the origin of rogue signals and reporting them to the government. Some of these people also work for the government. Be careful out there!//
  
-//**LEGAL NOTICE:** THIS PAGE IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. THE ANONYMOUS MILITARY INSTITUTE DOES NOT ENDORSE UNAUTHORIZED AND/OR ILLEGAL RADIO USE, OR USING ANY OF THESE RADIOS IN PLACES THEY WERE NOT DESIGNED OR APPROVED FOR.//+//**LEGAL NOTICE:** THIS PAGE IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. I DO NOT ENDORSE UNAUTHORIZED AND/OR ILLEGAL RADIO USE, OR USING ANY OF THESE RADIOS IN PLACES THEY WERE NOT DESIGNED OR APPROVED FOR.//
  
 ===== Types of Two-Way Radios ===== ===== Types of Two-Way Radios =====
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   * The [[amazon>3KbdmcR|TD-H3]] and [[amazon>3K0YNsc|TD-H8]] by **Tidradio** is another popular handheld series that can be unlocked with custom firmware. The 5-watt **H3** costs marginally more than the K5/K6, but offers full-color backlit screens in a slightly more compact form factor. The larger **H8** costs a little more, but has a whopping **10 watts** of broadcasting power. The custom firmware options are not as fully developed or easy-to-install as the K5/K6 yet, but hackers are [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/456942886822492|already on it]] so we expect these to become quite versatile handhelds in the near future.   * The [[amazon>3KbdmcR|TD-H3]] and [[amazon>3K0YNsc|TD-H8]] by **Tidradio** is another popular handheld series that can be unlocked with custom firmware. The 5-watt **H3** costs marginally more than the K5/K6, but offers full-color backlit screens in a slightly more compact form factor. The larger **H8** costs a little more, but has a whopping **10 watts** of broadcasting power. The custom firmware options are not as fully developed or easy-to-install as the K5/K6 yet, but hackers are [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/456942886822492|already on it]] so we expect these to become quite versatile handhelds in the near future.
  
-  * **Baofeng** has a massive line notoriously cheap handheld VHF/UHF radios. Baofeng was who renewed the world's interest in dual band radios, because you could get a **UV-5R** for $25, and program it on your computer to pick up a whole bunch of different things, when comparable walkie-talkies cost over $100. Nowadays, you can find better handhelds for comparable prices (see above), but these things are **everywhere**. Other popular models include the **UV-82** series, and more recently, the **UV-17R** & **UV-5RM** series. These aren't the most precise radios. They're also dirt cheap. You won't mind if you lose one down the side of a mountain, or into the sea, or if it gets stolen. Three important notes:+  * **Baofeng** has a massive line notoriously cheap handheld VHF/UHF radios. Baofeng was who renewed the world's interest in dual band radios, because you could get a **UV-5R** for $25, and program it on your computer to pick up a whole bunch of different things, when comparable walkie-talkies cost over $100. Nowadays, you can find better handhelds for comparable prices (see above), but these things are **everywhere**. Other popular models include the [[amazon>4oMuCEl|UV-82]] series, and more recently, the [[amazon>4ia0wbq|UV-17R]] & [[amazon>4pm54xY|UV-5RM]] series. These aren't the most precise radios. They're also dirt cheap. You won't mind if you lose one down the side of a mountain, or into the sea, or if it gets stolen. Three important notes:
     - Most of these radios have the same frequency ranges. Others are more limited. Check the specifications **before you order**, to see what frequencies that specific model can access, //as this can sometimes vary wildly from model to model, and even different production runs of the same model//. You can program these, but they are harder to unlock, and many of them cannot be unlocked.     - Most of these radios have the same frequency ranges. Others are more limited. Check the specifications **before you order**, to see what frequencies that specific model can access, //as this can sometimes vary wildly from model to model, and even different production runs of the same model//. You can program these, but they are harder to unlock, and many of them cannot be unlocked.
-    - Most of these are 5-watts, though some models boast up to 8-watts of power. Again, you'll have to research this yourself. There are simply too many Boafeng models and sub-models to catalogue here, and all of them //(even the "high power" ones)// are entry-level radios at best.+    - Most of these are 5-watts, though some models boast up to 10-watts of power. Again, you'll have to research this yourself. There are simply too many Boafeng models and sub-models to catalogue here, and all of them //(even the "high power" ones)// are entry-level radios at best.
     - Watch out for knockoff Baofeng hardware, as there is a lot of it. Only trust direct sellers of Baofeng (and **BTECH**) products. Be especially wary for **counterfeit USB cables**, as not every programming cable that carries the Baofeng logo will actually be able to program your radio.     - Watch out for knockoff Baofeng hardware, as there is a lot of it. Only trust direct sellers of Baofeng (and **BTECH**) products. Be especially wary for **counterfeit USB cables**, as not every programming cable that carries the Baofeng logo will actually be able to program your radio.
  
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