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Looking for a dead-simple radio frequency beeper that I can stuff in a rocket and then locate via a handheld (such as a Baofeng) and a tape-measure yagi antenna. Ideally on the 2-meter band, but 440 is OK too as most of my handhelds are dual-band. I think Jerry's kit ran on 108Mhz FM.
Basically I'm looking for a Fox in a Fox-hunt that doesn't cost $60 or more, ideally only about $20 plus shipping. If you've got something in your junk box that still works, and you've moved on to GPS tracking at 900Mhz and up, let me know. I do not need a xmitter/reciever combo as I already have a handheld ham radio, and that's what I'm looking to make use of.
I find it kind of funny that I can buy a brand-new Baofeng on Amazon for $25, but a simple beeper is $60 or more.
If I can't find anything, I'll launch a Baofeng with the xmit button taped down. Thanks!!
Basically I'm looking for a Fox in a Fox-hunt that doesn't cost $60 or more, ideally only about $20 plus shipping. If you've got something in your junk box that still works, and you've moved on to GPS tracking at 900Mhz and up, let me know. I do not need a xmitter/reciever combo as I already have a handheld ham radio, and that's what I'm looking to make use of.
I find it kind of funny that I can buy a brand-new Baofeng on Amazon for $25, but a simple beeper is $60 or more.
If I can't find anything, I'll launch a Baofeng with the xmit button taped down. Thanks!!