Top 5 Accessories for your HT!

[@BrianConklin]

Thankful that the HT I purchased came with all these accessories except the holster. :-)

[@ascott701]

That’s awesome! What HT did you get?

[@BrianConklin]

@@ascott701 It's a Tidradio TD-H6 from Amazon smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B089LGD1FX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@TheNewHam]

@@BrianConklin Very nice, that's a pretty complete package!

[@BrianConklin]

@@TheNewHam Yes, it is and all works well for the most part. The included antennas leave quite a bit to be desired. The longer whip is okay when outside and I am on high ground but it's out of the box SWR was 2.3:1 with the reactance of my hand in place as if it was on the radio. For use of the HT at home I made myself an ugly dipole that gets me out to all the local repeaters and easily handles simplex work. You can see the ugly dipole I built at kj7rdy.conklincomputing.com/antennas/my-first-2-meter-homebrew-antenna-part-2/ 73 - KJ7RDY

[@longrider42]

When I got my first HT, a Baofeng, I was told to get a new antenna. I glad you mentioned the Abbree and the Signal stick, I have both. Very good antenna's. Speaker/Mic, very important. Extra batteries, I have three. Charging cradle, All my radio's came with them. Holster, I've yet to find one I like. Any ways, great video.

[@TheNewHam]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheSmokinApe]

First, I love my BTECH Dmr6x2. Second the first accessory I recommend for an HT is a programming cable. Keep up the videos 👍

[@TheNewHam]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the feedback!

[@TheSmokinApe]

TheNewHam digging the videos, you’ve got an impressive HT collection 👍

[@TheSmokinApe]

Just gave you a shout on my Community tab, best of luck with the channel!

[@TheNewHam]

@@TheSmokinApe Thanks I really appreciate that!

[@WJ6FRadio]

Damn Ape You're everywhere on KZbin!

[@mumi009]

programming cable with real FTDI programming cable. Don't cheap cables with imitation chips. If possible, also a battery tray for AA or AAA batteries. You will always find these kinds of batteries in a pinch.

[@prepr8725]

great tips. thank you 73

[@WJ6FRadio]

Great ideas! I think you are spot on with the way to carry the HT's especially when so many clips now attach to the batteries. I for one do not want to have to keep moving belt clips to batteries every time I change a battery, and risk loosing screws in the field.... It's not practical or efficient. Maxpedition makes great stuff I found the abree antenna to be somewhat directional. I am going to have to try the Signal Sticks. Cradles help keep things organized.... I guess you have seen my HT disaster on my desk 😂😂😂! Keep up the great work! Subscribed!

[@JimC121]

Nice stuff

[@ascott701]

Jim Cervantes Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@lenh5259]

Mic would be helpful if you got a whip antenna

[@oscaropont]

Great Ideas.

[@TheNewHam]

oscarpont Thank you and thanks for watching my video!

[@lissaestes7017]

Just getting started. So much great information. Thank you!

[@TheNewHam]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@raymondkolman8790]

How about posting some links to the items discussed

[@TheNewHam]

Raymond Kolman I will do that today Raymond. Thanks for reminding me!

[@TheNewHam]

Thanks again for the reminder, the links have been posted.

[@TheNewHam]

Thanks again for the reminder, the links have been posted.

[@VA7BC]

Good recommendations. Nice video. 73

[@TheNewHam]

VA7BC Thank you and 73!

[@joeddejohn]

I'm starting to look at pouches now. Tired of the cheap belt clip.

[@gblan]

Don't the vast majority of radios come with a charging cradle?

[@tmo7734]

I refuse to buy an HT that doesn’t have an alkaline battery case as an option. Alkaline and lithium-ion aa batteries are a dime a dozen and last a long time.