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Who are the HAMs out there?

Discussion in 'Electronic Devices' started by Mr. Gadget, May 30, 2014.

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  1. edjo69

    edjo69 EDC Junkie

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    Ok, just wondering. Thanks for the reply.
     
    #101 edjo69, Feb 17, 2015
  2. Grizhicks

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    K9TLA here; work HF & VHF, and generally carry a BF-F8+ everyday (more for FM than ham)..... Greg

    (& yes, I also rock a handlebar)
     
    #102 Grizhicks, Apr 16, 2015
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  3. Bulldawg

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    General class here. W5xxx. Yaesu FT7900 in the truck. FT-60 in the work bag. Elecraft K2 on my home desk. Need to get my HF antenna back in the air.
     
    #103 Bulldawg, Apr 25, 2015
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  4. Stonerman33
    • In Omnia Paratus

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    Just got my first HT to listen in on the chatter as I study for the exam in early June. Anyone recommend any study books or online resources that proved useful?


    Sent from my iPhone 6 Plus using Tapatalk
     
    #104 Stonerman33, Apr 25, 2015
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  5. landwire
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    Search for the current technician test pool questions and print them all out. Highlight the correct answer for each question. Then study each one over and over and over. Every other month, I am one of the VE for a ham cram saturday. From 9-1 you cram the correct answer. At 1, you take the test. Most pass the test. 95%+ passing rate.
     
    #105 landwire, Apr 26, 2015
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  6. Alistair Hammond

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    I'm not a HAM I'm afraid, but in a similar area. I'll be starting a course on wednesday to do my FRTOL over the next ten weeks or so. It runs through my finals which is not the best timing! Anyone got any tips to help study for the theory or oral, or for flying radio work in general?
     
    #106 Alistair Hammond, Apr 26, 2015
  7. Wildernesstech

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    AB0OL
     
    #107 Wildernesstech, Apr 27, 2015
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  8. Myles Prowler

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    KM4COL
     
    #108 Myles Prowler, May 2, 2015
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    KJ4JIM
     
    #109 WoodMotorsports, May 21, 2015
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  10. nylaw

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    I had an electronics teacher in HS 1978. I still remember his license WA4PYQ. I knew he wrote books but looking him up he was all over the place. He changed his license to W8JHD. Mr. Grove you were a great teacher and I still remember you wherever you are.
     
    #110 nylaw, May 21, 2015
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  11. cybnew

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    Just took my technician test Saturday, waiting for my callsign, will post an update when I receive it :)
     
    #111 cybnew, Jun 30, 2015
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  12. nikao

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    Just passed my technician, now I am going to start studying for general. Been listening on a kenwood HT and was very impressed with the range it has.
     
    #112 nikao, Jul 12, 2015
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  13. Justinicus

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    I started with a Baofeng, got my Tech, primarily because I needed a method of emergency communications. There are several stretches of my daily commute without any cell phone service or consistent traffic. Within 3 months, I had a Yaesu Ft-8800R in the car (couldn't reliably hit the local repeaters with 5W and a mag-mount antenna). Now I'm looking at digital modes on HF...
     
    #113 Justinicus, Jul 12, 2015
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  14. echo victor

    echo victor Previously "YankeeHotelFoxtrot"

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    Congratulations!
     
    #114 echo victor, Jul 13, 2015
  15. cybnew

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    Got my call sign last week, KG7UYF
     
    #115 cybnew, Jul 13, 2015
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  16. nikao

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    Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.


    Congratulations, how long from the test did it take to get your call sign? What are you using?
     
    #116 nikao, Jul 13, 2015
  17. cybnew

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    About 9 Business days for my call sign to appear in the database. Using a Baofeng UV-5r for now, with plans to upgrade later.
     
    #117 cybnew, Jul 13, 2015
  18. Foulwind

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    Precisely. Thank you. Anyone with Google earth can find your place. I don't want that. Just got my BF UV-82L and I'm waiting on the programming software and cable. It wasn't too bad programming by hand, but I'll wait for the sfwr.
     
    #118 Foulwind, Jul 22, 2015
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  19. edjo69

    edjo69 EDC Junkie

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    Anyone on Ham Qrz can find your place on google earth too, there are just as many shady Hams out there as regular folks. But i understand your worry.
     
    #119 edjo69, Jul 22, 2015
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  20. Foulwind

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    Well got the Baofeng cable and programming software mini CD. The CD software is a COMPLETE joke! its nothing but an empty spreadsheet!:mad: Totally useless! And in Chineese to boot! The programming cable, Downloaded CHIRP, and the programming cable seems to work for downloading from the radio to PC only. Attempted to create a SS with a few memories added with local repeater call signs, saved it, then attempted to "Upload to radio" but get either "Radio is not responding" or "Firmware incorrect" errors. might have to uninstall the USB cable driver (Ver. 3.6.78) and try a n earlier version of it?
    Chirp software seems pretty straight forward and easy to use.
     
    #120 Foulwind, Jul 24, 2015
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