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Anyone here a HAM operator?
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:35 am
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:35 am
My dad has been big into it all my life, and I'm toying with the idea of taking my test and starting to build a little console. Anyone operators on here have any recommendations for how I should start building out my radio setup (handheld first, types of beginner scanners, power supply, etc)?
This post was edited on 3/16/23 at 9:42 am
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Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:39 am to PikesPeak
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HAM
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:39 am to PikesPeak
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My dad has been big into it all my life
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Anyone operators on here have any recommendations for how I should start
ask your dad
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:40 am to PikesPeak
Find the nearest Ham Radio hobby club near you. There is usually a nearby club.
The larger Ham Radio stores on-line will have good advice.
Plus, there's YouTube.
But your local Ham Radio hobby club would be thrilled to have you.
The larger Ham Radio stores on-line will have good advice.
Plus, there's YouTube.
But your local Ham Radio hobby club would be thrilled to have you.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:41 am to PikesPeak
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Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:42 am to PikesPeak
On the list of things Scruffy wants to get involved with.
Haven’t had the time.
Haven’t had the time.
This post was edited on 3/16/23 at 9:44 am
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:43 am to 777Tiger
quote:Ha, I have, but it's crazy how I enjoy getting other people's opinions and not just taking dad's word for it. I'm weird like that
ask your dad
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:45 am to PikesPeak
I've been reading about this online a bit too recently, and it is definitely on the list of things I'd like to get into, just trying to find time and money.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:46 am to PikesPeak
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Ha, I have, but it's crazy how I enjoy getting other people's opinions and not just taking dad's word for it. I'm weird like that
You're going to have to fight him when the OT steers you wrong and your Pops doesn't like your choices. Check his knuckles and book the Sonic.
Seriously, though, I've been interested in HAM as well. I haven't had the time to dive into it, but I may one day.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:46 am to PikesPeak
yeah i've got a hog
seriously though it's always interested me. Just don't have the time.
seriously though it's always interested me. Just don't have the time.
This post was edited on 3/16/23 at 9:48 am
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:49 am to PikesPeak
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Ha, I have, but it's crazy how I enjoy getting other people's opinions and not just taking dad's word for it. I'm weird like that
you're not the first kid, baw
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:49 am to PikesPeak
I have my dad’s old radio and have always wanted to get it going.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 10:11 am to meeple
my main interest in HAM is for the potential "shite hits the fan scenario", but i'm not entirely clear on how much benefit a radio will have if the government collapses. maybe some of you prepper baws can educate a dumb aggy
Posted on 3/16/23 at 10:18 am to PikesPeak
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Anyone here a HAM operator?
Right here - been a HAM since 1955. Currently hold an Amateur Extra Class license.
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Posted on 3/16/23 at 10:19 am to meeple
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I have my dad’s old radio and have always wanted to get it going.
give those tubes time to warm up
Posted on 3/16/23 at 10:22 am to blueridgeTiger
As I am completely unfamiliar, what’s the point of being a HAM radio operator? I guess what I’m asking is what are the benefits?
Posted on 3/16/23 at 10:22 am to CaptainsWafer
Posted on 3/16/23 at 10:23 am to PikesPeak
I slap the Ham, does that count?
Posted on 3/16/23 at 10:24 am to CaptainsWafer
Novice ticker in the late 80's, Extra class since '93 or so
Posted on 3/16/23 at 10:29 am to CaptainsWafer
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As I am completely unfamiliar, what’s the point of being a HAM radio operator? I guess what I’m asking is what are the benefits?
If major communication is down for whatever reason, ham operators typically step it up. Most cases, weather.
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