Turns out that this was all a settings problem with the keypad and display lights being disabled. Huge thanks to @tidradio for helping me out resolve this issue, so I can share with all of you just in case you run into the same issue. Dont forget we have a PO Box for the channel addresses are below. ENJOY!!!!
Affiliate link for Tidradio and 20% off:
https://tidradio.com/discount/CORYRANDOMGUY?ref=s2WWNbAW
PO Box address for regular letters and USPS packages:
Cory Random Guy
P.O. Box 721
Indianola, IA 50125
PO Box address for Packages from UPS, DHL ect:
Cory Random Guy
201 W 1st Ave. PO Box 721
Indianola, IA 50125
YAESU Yaesu FTM-6000R 50W Compact Dual Band Mobile, Black
$344.94 (as of September 23, 2023 19:31 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)50W Compact Dual Band Amateur Transceiver! Supports Optional Bluetooth wireless operation using the SSM-BT10* Headset or a commercially available Bluetooth headset* ! Receives 108-174Mhz, 400-999.995Mhz , Transmits 2M VHF and 70cm UHF Bands ! Remote ... read more
Yaesu Original FT-65 FT-65R 144/440 Dual-Band Rugged & Compact Handheld Transceiver, 5W - 3 Year Warranty
19% OffVHF/UHF Commercial Grade Dual Band Handheld Transceiver - Compact Design, Measuring W 2.1” x H 4.1” x D 1.2” (52.5 x 104.5 x 31 mm) - Rugged Construction; Meets IP54 Rating (Dust/Water protection) , MIL-810-C,D and E - One Watt Powerful Audio Output ... read more
YAESU Yaesu FT-5DR C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual Band 5W Digital Transceiver with Touch Screen Display Black
$482.94 (as of September 24, 2023 08:16 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Real Dual Band Operations (V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V) are available with two independent receivers. Large individual LED indicators for A band and B band! Wide-range RX coverage with continuous reception from 0.5MHz – 999.99MHz (A Band) (USA Cellular Blocke... read more
Yaesu FTA-850L Color Bluetooth NAV/COM Aviation Transceiver
$484.07 (as of September 23, 2023 19:32 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Wireless Bluetooth Operation Integrated 66 Channel WAAS GPS Receiver 8.33 kHz Narrow Band Compatible Antenna Li-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 2200 mAh) Cigarette Lighter DC/DC Converter Headset Adapter Cable Alkaline Battery Tray (AA x 6 - not included)
FT-2980R FT-2980 | Original Yaesu 144 MHz Single Band Mobile Transceiver | 80 Watts | 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty
8% OffMassive Heatsink guarantees 80 Watts of RF Power with No Cooling Fan Needed (Four selectable power output levels are provided: 80/30/10/5 Watts) - Loud 3 Watts of Audio Output for noisy environments - Large 6 Digit Backlit LCD ensure excellent visibi... read more
1.75-Amp Car Battery Charger, 6V and 12V Smart Fully Automatic Battery Charger Maintainer, Trickle Charger, Battery Desulfator for Car, Lawn Mower, Motorcycle, Boat, Marine Lead Acid Batteries
9% Off【Battery Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator】An compact size portable 4 in 1 battery charger, battery maintainer, trickle charger, and battery desulfator. Perfect for all types of 6-volt and 12-volt lead-acid automotive, RV, powersport, and deep-cycle b... read more
Falamiao 42V 2A Charger Replacement for Gotrax Electric Scooter 1 Prong with 5.5mm tip Universal Compatible with 36V Li-ion Battery Jetson Go Trax G2 G3 G4,Rival,XR Ultra/Elite,Apex
$16.99 (as of September 23, 2023 11:11 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)【Charger for 36V Battery】 Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz ; Output: 42V 2A . Connector Size: 5.5*2.1mm , 1-prong DC plug. Suitable for battery voltage of 36V and 1-prong. 【Universal Application】Compatible with JETSON GOTRAX GXL DLX, G2, G3, G4, Apex, Glider,... read more
YONHAN Battery Charger 10 Amp, Upgraded 12V/24V Car Battery Charger with Super Large Display Screen, Fully-Automatic Smart Trickle Charger Automotive, Battery Maintainer
10% OffFASTER QUICK CHARGER: 12V/10A and 24V/5A 7-stage quick battery charger, charging speed is much faster than 8A or 6A automatic chargers. Charge or repair all 12V and 24V lead-acid automotive, marine and deep-cycle batteries including AGM, GEL, SLA, Fl... read more
Wanneton F1 GMRS walkie talkies for Adults Long Range,One-Key decoding Copy Frequency, Compatible with Most Portable Handle Two Way radios,16 CH, 205 Privacy Codes, VOX, Scan, programmable(2 Pack)
$21.99 (as of September 23, 2023 11:10 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Powerful Features: One-key decoding copy frequency of different brands of walkie talkie, compatible with most walkie talkies. The walkie talkies have 16 GMRS channels, 205 privacy codes, voice activation (VOX), channel scanning, power-saving function... read more
【2023 Newest】 NOAA Emergency Weather Radio, 4000mAh Weather Alert Radio Solar Charging, Hand Crank & USB Charged, AM/FM Radio with LED Flashlight, Reading Lamp, SOS Alarm, Headphone Jack for Outdoor
$25.99 (as of September 23, 2023 18:47 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)【Continuous Power Supply】Emergency radio is always at the ready! The powerful weather radio has 3 charging options, with a 4000mAh rechargeable battery that can be charged via USB cable, solar panel or hand crank. More convenient and reliable for ins... read more
Emergency Crank Weather Radio, 4000mAh Solar Hand Crank Portable AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with 1W 3 Mode Flashlight & Motion Sensor Reading Lamp, Cell Phone Charger, SOS for Home and Emergency Green
21% Off★【 Newest Design MD-090P】Based on MD-090 emergency flashlight radio and customer's feedback, we've optimized and upgraded a lot of features. A biggest 4000mAh rechargeable battery can charge more than one smartphone, the most powerful lighting functi... read more
QTQ 12v 7ah LiFePO4 Battery Rechargeable Deep Cycle Lithium Battery, Built-in BMS, 5000+ Cycles, Perfect for Fish Finder, Alarm System, Small UPS, Ride on Toys (12V7Ah)
$29.99 (as of September 23, 2023 11:13 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)🔋【Superior Performance】: Enjoy high energy density, long cycle life, and good safety performance with our Lithium iron phosphate battery. Our lifepo4 battery comes with built-in BMS protection to prevent overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, and ... read more
BAOFENG BL-5 3800mAh Extended Battery with Type-C Charger Cable for Walkie Talkie UV-5R BF-F8HP UV-5RX3 RD-5R UV-5RTP UV-5R MK2 MK3X MK5 Plus Series Two Way Radio
$18.99 (as of September 23, 2023 11:08 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Support Type-C Charging:With wired charging port,It can be charged anytime and anywhere with a Type-C Charger ;This Baofeng BL-5 Battery can work with original Baofeng Li-ion Charger;It is portable, you can easily carry it with them. Quickly Charge：U... read more