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Any HAM radio operators here?
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:05 am
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:05 am
I passed the test yesterday. I guess I now wait for my license to come in. What kind of equipment should I buy?
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Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:10 am to Broke
Get a big antenna and talk to people in Russia about the weather
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:11 am to Broke
You can't turn a ham into a radio, genius. Some people...
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:13 am to Broke
How was the test?
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:14 am to Broke
I have a license, but never really used it much. Don't get stuck in 2M, it's basically Facebook for elderly men
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:17 am to GeauxxxTigers23
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How was the test?
There's a good guide on the internet. Read it, take some practice tests, and you'll be good to go. Plenty of kids pass it every year.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:18 am to Broke
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:21 am to Broke
Why does this still require a license?
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:24 am to Broke
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:28 am to DupontsCircle
quote:So amateur radio doesn't morph into chicken band radio (CB).
Why does this still require a license?
Congrats OP, I've thought about it just never followed through.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:32 am to Broke
My hospital sheltered in place during Matthew and they brought in HAM operators as a fallback communication option, they looked exactly like I thought they would.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:34 am to Broke
Once you get your license from the FCC, you'll be able to talk on the VHF (50 / 144 Mhz Band) and UHF Frequencies (440 Mhz Band). I feel the first thing to buy for ham radio is not the radio transmitter itself, but a decent receiver (so you can work on tuning in bands and learning about antennas and whatnot). When you're ready for a full setup, the basic station usually consists of a Transceiver ( Icom IC-718 High-Frequence Transceiver), a Handheld Mic System ( PRYME Trooper Series Speaker Mic), a Power Supply ( MFJ 45 Amp), SWR / Power Meter ( MFJ 873 SWR Power Meter), coax leading outside to the antenna (There are so many different options on antennas. Do some research and figure out what you're really wanting to accomplish with an antenna, and that will help narrow down the options) and connecting cables from each piece of equipment along with a station ground. I would also suggest a Morse Keyer to hone those skills. As always, a notepad and comfortable chair are also a must-have.
I never got into the hobby as deep as my dad does (N5VNC), but I've poked around it over the years, learned Morse and basic skills. I may get into it in the future though. He seems to really enjoy it, have fun!
I never got into the hobby as deep as my dad does (N5VNC), but I've poked around it over the years, learned Morse and basic skills. I may get into it in the future though. He seems to really enjoy it, have fun!
This post was edited on 10/26/16 at 9:35 am
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:41 am to Broke
Haha
Watches and Ham radios
You sound like a winner
Watches and Ham radios
You sound like a winner
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:42 am to TexasTiger90
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TexasTiger90
Your post. Good stuff. Very informative.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:42 am to djangochained
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Watches and Ham radios
You sound like a winner
Both ridiculously expensive hobbies. So suck it you poor.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:43 am to GeauxxxTigers23
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How was the test?
Incredibly easy. If you can memorize, you can pass. The test questions are posted from the FCC exactly as they will appear on the test. I think the test bank is 400 questions and 35 of them appear on the test. So I just memorized 400 questions and answers.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:47 am to Broke
Great argument
Sounds like you invest that $ wisely?
Here's a hobby, get a woman
Sounds like you invest that $ wisely?
Here's a hobby, get a woman
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:54 am to Broke
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Both ridiculously expensive hobbies. So suck it you poor.
Mount the ham radio in the back of your Mercedes pick up truck
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:56 am to djangochained
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Sounds like you invest that $ wisely?
I also own a Financial Planning Firm. So I think I am well versed in what is and isn't a good investment. You're really fricking this up. I would probably stop if I were you.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:59 am to TexasTiger90
There's also a portion of the HF band now available to tech's,
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