Don't forget 10 meters. Similar propagation to 6 meters, but open more frequently and longer. And Technicians do have privileges on the band.
I once worked a guy at the Kodiak Island Alaska Coast Guard Station, 5 watts SSB to a dipole in my attic on 10 meters. 10 and 6 are great when they are open.
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52I didn't realize that I could work ten meters with a Technician class. With the price of ammo right now and a wedding coming up next summer, I think it's going to a be a while until I invest in a 6 or 10 meter capable mobile rig...
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53New here, but wanted to add my name to the list of known Hams. I'm a General, but don't do any HF work (sold my HF rig to buy guns ), currently have a 2M rig in my truck.
73,
KF7***
73,
KF7***
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54All right, another one! 73, from Georgia..Modeler wrote:New here, but wanted to add my name to the list of known Hams. I'm a General, but don't do any HF work (sold my HF rig to buy guns ), currently have a 2M rig in my truck.
73,
KF7***
Member, LGC
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55Well, Amazon had a 2/.7M hand held unit on sale for $35 so I went for it. At that price, it's just silly not to have it.
When only cops have guns, it's called a police state.
I carry due to toxic masculinity.......just other people's.
I carry due to toxic masculinity.......just other people's.
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56Baofeng?Antiquus wrote:Well, Amazon had a 2/.7M hand held unit on sale for $35 so I went for it. At that price, it's just silly not to have it.
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57Sounds like a Baofeng UV 5R. Thinking about getting one myself to use as a 2nd unit with my Wouxun UV 6D, or just a radio to keep in the car.
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58Exactly. I remember when a good handheld 2 meter transceiver was freaking ridiculous like $800 which is why I never got into the hobby. This thing is $35 and has amazing abilities. I got the PC cord coming yet, and I'm looking around for tech tests to take. I remember enough I think to pass with a little study.ezmac028 wrote:Sounds like a Baofeng UV 5R. Thinking about getting one myself to use as a 2nd unit with my Wouxun UV 6D, or just a radio to keep in the car.
When only cops have guns, it's called a police state.
I carry due to toxic masculinity.......just other people's.
I carry due to toxic masculinity.......just other people's.
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59I have 3 of them. One in the car, one at home, one at work.Antiquus wrote:Exactly. I remember when a good handheld 2 meter transceiver was freaking ridiculous like $800 which is why I never got into the hobby. This thing is $35 and has amazing abilities. I got the PC cord coming yet, and I'm looking around for tech tests to take. I remember enough I think to pass with a little study.ezmac028 wrote:Sounds like a Baofeng UV 5R. Thinking about getting one myself to use as a 2nd unit with my Wouxun UV 6D, or just a radio to keep in the car.
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60Finally got the tech ticket, and having fun playing with all the new tech available. Am thinking echolink on a cell phone is da bomb.
When only cops have guns, it's called a police state.
I carry due to toxic masculinity.......just other people's.
I carry due to toxic masculinity.......just other people's.
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61Passed the Tech and General tests last week...waiting for the callsign assignment...Call issued. Once the FCC catches up, I'll add my details to the affiliate club poll. Done.
See y'all on 40!
73,
Andy/KG5...
See y'all on 40!
73,
Andy/KG5...
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62Added myself to the list. I've got Tech and General. Can sit for AE if needed.
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63Did this become a thing?
I'm a beginner, just passed General, have HT & participate in local nets, that's all so far.
I'm a beginner, just passed General, have HT & participate in local nets, that's all so far.
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64It's a dying thing now since it became a thing generations ago. If you subscribe to QST you might have noticed the silent key list in the back of each issue. The average age at NEARFest a few weeks ago appeared to be about 65.rustyrower wrote:Did this become a thing?
Congratulations. With that HT you could become involved in emergency management.I'm a beginner, just passed General, have HT & participate in local nets, that's all so far.
For HF you could save up for an IC-7300, a cheaper SDR, or an older used rig. A dipole or tunable wire can get you on 80, 40, 20.
With FT8 you could rack up QSOs quickly on HF.
sbɐɯ ʎʇıɔɐdɐɔ pɹɐpuɐʇs ɟo ןןnɟ ǝɟɐs
ɯɯ6 bdd ɹǝɥʇןɐʍ
13ʞ
"ǝuıqɹɐɔ 1ɐ4ɯ" dɯɐʇsןןoɹ --- ɯoɔos0269ǝן ʇןoɔ
"ǝuıqɹɐɔ ʇuǝɯǝɔɹoɟuǝ ʍɐן sʇןoɔ" dɯɐʇsןןoɹ --- 0269ǝן ʇןoɔ
(béɟ) 59-pɯɐ
ɯɯ6 bdd ɹǝɥʇןɐʍ
13ʞ
"ǝuıqɹɐɔ 1ɐ4ɯ" dɯɐʇsןןoɹ --- ɯoɔos0269ǝן ʇןoɔ
"ǝuıqɹɐɔ ʇuǝɯǝɔɹoɟuǝ ʍɐן sʇןoɔ" dɯɐʇsןןoɹ --- 0269ǝן ʇןoɔ
(béɟ) 59-pɯɐ
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66Wow, where did that six years go?
In a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich the chicken and cow are involved while the pig is committed.
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67Here I was thinking , "what a necro-post." That being said, and sense this thread is up and shambling about. . .
Amateur Extra
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matt. 25:40
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68I just passed my technician exam! My Yaesu FT60r is coming in this week.
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69I have that exact radio sitting on my deskp0lyhuman wrote:I just passed my technician exam! My Yaesu FT60r is coming in this week.
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70When it comes to amateur radio licensees "necro" is par for the course.
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71Congrats, p0lyhuman!p0lyhuman wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 2:06 pm I just passed my technician exam! My Yaesu FT60r is coming in this week.
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72Just adding that I'm a new member, and I'm also a licensed amateur extra class operator. ;-)
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73Welcome from another Extra. How long have you been an Extra?AmyH wrote: Tue Aug 14, 2018 6:28 am Just adding that I'm a new member, and I'm also a licensed amateur extra class operator. ;-)
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74DispositionMatrix wrote: Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:56 am
Welcome from another Extra. How long have you been an Extra?
I made Extra in 2011. Yes, I got interested in upgrading when the code was dropped. That had always been the stumbling block for me.
Unfortunately, I have nothing but uhf/vhf in the town I work in and there is little traffic on those bands here. So I won't be on the air for a while.
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matt. 25:40
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75I got my Tech and General at Pacificon three years ago, and I just got my Extra this past year at Pacificon. AI6ZU, mostly hanging out on the data modes (FT8). ;-)