[arm-allstar] BF-888 new boards

[Jason]

Sean,

That is very slick and perfect for my needs. Thanks for writing that up and
posting.

Jason - N6WBL

On Sat, Apr 27, 2019 at 8:58 AM "Sean McCarthy via ARM-allstar" <
arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:

>
> https://wx8l.blogspot.com/2018/06/personal-allstar-pocket-node-based-on.html
>
> On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 12:24 PM "Fred C. via ARM-allstar" <
> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > Does anyone has an update on how to modify the new boards?
> > I just ordered a couple of BF-888 and they are shipped with these boards.
> >
> > 73
> > -fred-
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Fred C. (070 #2569)
> > w6bsd at bsdworld.org <mailto:w6bsd at bsdworld.org>
> https://www.qrz.com/db/W6BSD
> > <https://www.qrz.com/db/W6BSD>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > On Apr 26, 2019, at 7:59 AM, Joe KD2NFC via ARM-allstar <
> > arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > I stripped my Baofeng down and tapped right of the board what I needed.
> > My 888 is different then the one below but I followed those instructions.
> > Tapping from the High side of volume control and mic line with some
> > resistors to wiring COR right the op amp. I don’t need to worry about
> > volume control on the knob, I adjust in the menu. Actually I took my
> volume
> > knob off to fit it all in a small case.
> > >
> > > Certainly not a plug and play route, I put all the guts in a box and
> > made a nice kit. Not sure how others are doing it but for me the 888 is a
> > great radio to make a kit out of.
> > >
> > >
> > > <image1.jpeg>
> > >
> > > Mine
> > >
> > >
> > > <image2.jpeg>
> > >
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > >> On Apr 26, 2019, at 10:26 AM, Doug Crompton via ARM-allstar <
> > arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Any of the Baofeng radios need internal modifications to work with
> > Allstar
> > >> BUT you can build an external circuit to use the mic/earphone jack on
> > just
> > >> about all of the Baofengs the 888 NOT being included. I believe George
> > is
> > >> going to offer that mode on a FOB board in the near future. I will put
> > out
> > >> a howto on that simpler mod. The downside is the volume control
> effects
> > the
> > >> RX audio so it must be adjusted and fixed at a specific location.
> Again
> > >> this will not work on the 888 but does work on the uv82 and uv5
> models.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> *73 Doug*
> > >>
> > >> *WA3DSP*
> > >>
> > >> *http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio>*
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 10:19 AM "Joe KD2NFC via ARM-allstar" <
> > >> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> The Baofeng 888 is a great radio for an AllStar node. It works, been
> > >>> tested and in use by many. Heck it should be officially endorsed by
> > Baofeng
> > >>> themselves and the FCC. Lol.
> > >>>
> > >>> But seriously, it’s the cheapest workable option out there so go for
> > it.
> > >>>
> > >>> Joe
> > >>> KD2NFC
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Sent from my iPhone
> > >>>
> > >>>> On Apr 26, 2019, at 9:29 AM, Doug Crompton via ARM-allstar <
> > >>> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Gervais,
> > >>>>
> > >>>>  What power do you want to run? Is this local or longer distance?
> The
> > >>>> Baofeng 888 or UV82 would be a good choice for local low power -
> ~1W.
> > I
> > >>>> would not recommend the TYT's as we have seen many problems with
> them
> > in
> > >>>> longer duty applications. The Alinco DR-x35 series are good but more
> > >>>> expensive. There are not a lot of in between radios say in the $50
> to
> > >>> $100
> > >>>> area that are good.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> *73 Doug*
> > >>>>
> > >>>> *WA3DSP*
> > >>>>
> > >>>> *http://www.crompton.com/hamradio <http://www.crompton.com/hamradio
> >*
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 8:31 AM "Gervais Fillion via ARM-allstar" <
> > >>>> arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> hi all
> > >>>>> well is there a chinese mobile radio that i could used here for my
> > node?
> > >>>>> Motorola's are rare as hell and too $ and if a chinese can do the
> job
> > >>> for
> > >>>>> me,why not.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> i saw some month ago a member writing some article,the COS is easy
> to
> > >>> find
> > >>>>> on his board,
> > >>>>> my system here is not working as i would like ,
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> i need a radio and the soundcard modified for it.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Right now i am using an GE Phoenix as TX and a Baofeng as receiver
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> thanks for your help
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Gewrvais
> > >>>>> ve2ckn
> > >>>>> riviere-bleue
> > >>>>>
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