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Posted on 3/16/23 at 12:45 pm to PikesPeak
Only Ham I operated was a ham sandwich that your wife made me for lunch.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 12:46 pm to Sam Quint
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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
Honestly been looking into purchasing a HAM and C.B radio the last week myself for the same reason. My dad and most of the neighborhood dads were into CB when I was younger. couldn't watch TV once they got rolling.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 2:13 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
I think HF is what I'd end up leaning towards. All I know is I need a paddle, power source, radio, scanner and a mic. Then need to figure out the antennae situation. I could start with a mobile unit, but obviously would be limited by the antennae on that.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 2:19 pm to blueridgeTiger
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the problem is that anyone can identify you with your home address by going to qrz.com.
You use a post office box address for your fcc license (the address qrz pulls from) and you’re good.
If you don’t have a P.O. Box might consider a cheap one for such things.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 2:20 pm to Sam Quint
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my main interest in HAM is for the potential "shite hits the fan scenario",
A real HAM guy might tell you different, but, from what I've seen, the main reason that HAMs exist is to work as auxiliary communications assets during a Govt declared Emergency situation.
This post was edited on 3/16/23 at 2:22 pm
Posted on 3/16/23 at 2:20 pm to PikesPeak
I’ve gone ham and petted ham
Posted on 3/16/23 at 2:22 pm to PikesPeak
Whiskey
Juliet
Five
Charlie
Juliet
Five
Charlie
Posted on 3/16/23 at 2:27 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
quote:without a license/ call letters licensed ops won’t talk to you, baw.
This is a pretty common reason for people to get into HAM, but in this scenario, who is going to be around to check if you’re licensed when you broadcast?
Posted on 3/16/23 at 2:31 pm to NytroBud
quote:Have your radio tuned correctly to keep a clean transmit, ie not a truckstop hack “peak and tune” who will usually cut the modulation limiter to show max output wattage on a meter.
My dad and most of the neighborhood dads were into CB when I was younger. couldn't watch TV once they got rolling.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 2:36 pm to PikesPeak
Go check out Dave Casler on YouTube. Has a ton of videos (over 300) about every question about ham radio setup and operation. I got my license last year. Haven't done much with it yet because of the amount of money to invest and I want to get it right for a base model. I'm am saving up for an Icom 52a hand held
This post was edited on 3/17/23 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 3/16/23 at 2:40 pm to PikesPeak
quote:You can get into HF with a relatively cheap “export” 10m radio. Part of HF is now accessible with a tech ticket, too. RCI 2950 is a decent radio.
I think HF is what I'd end up leaning towards.
This post was edited on 3/16/23 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 3/16/23 at 3:04 pm to White Bear
In a SHTF, societal collapse sort of situation that poster is talking about, no one is going to care if you’re licensed or not.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 3:07 pm to BRgetthenet
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Whiskey
Juliet
Five
Charlie
Eduardo?
Posted on 3/16/23 at 3:22 pm to PikesPeak
HF is where the action is they say. Unfortunately with just a tech license, your HF bandwidth options are limited. I like UHF/VHF for local communication. We’ve got a pretty active repeater where I am. I’ve got an old Icom mobile hooked up in my shop that I use for local nets.
You don’t need a paddle unless you plan to communicate with Morse Code. Ham Radio Outlet is a good place to get some cheap power stations and radios. Your transceiver will work for both scanning and transmitting. Every radio I’ve ever purchased also came with a mic.
There are tons of options. I mostly use Diamond Antennas but have made and used my own yagi before.
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All I know is I need a paddle, power source, radio, scanner and a mic.
You don’t need a paddle unless you plan to communicate with Morse Code. Ham Radio Outlet is a good place to get some cheap power stations and radios. Your transceiver will work for both scanning and transmitting. Every radio I’ve ever purchased also came with a mic.
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Then need to figure out the antennae situation.
There are tons of options. I mostly use Diamond Antennas but have made and used my own yagi before.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 3:24 pm to Chrome
Posted on 3/16/23 at 3:34 pm 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?
The benefit? It's well known that you will be swimming in poon once you get that license.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 3:37 pm to PikesPeak
It’s easier than ever with all the YouTube videos out there covering every topic. I’d recommend trying to at least get the first two licenses so that you will be able to experience everything that ham radio has to offer.
Don’t get a tech license, try out 2M repeaters, and then give up. They mostly suck and are nothing like fun that HF offers.
Don’t get a tech license, try out 2M repeaters, and then give up. They mostly suck and are nothing like fun that HF offers.
Posted on 3/16/23 at 3:41 pm to PikesPeak
Posted on 3/16/23 at 3:45 pm to PikesPeak
My hobby is bonsai and there are chatrooms on the internet I really like (Bonsinut.com). I figured it would be the same for HAM, so I googled it and discovered there were 7 or 8 maybe more.
I would go take a look at them, see which one you like, and then join one or more. Most Hobby and technical stuff chat rooms have no problem with newbees and will help you with advice and warnings (stuff like, "Don't climb your antenna tower during a thunder storm." I just threw that one for a laugh.
I have a good friend in Meridian who is way past fanatic status in Ham. He has no kids, a wife who loves him enough to not have him committed, and a full 12X12 room full of Ham radio stuff. He was a DJ at one time and then worked for MPB fixing their transmitters, so I guess he got the bug while doing that.
Good luck. Enjoy yourself.
Is the MARS network still around?
I would go take a look at them, see which one you like, and then join one or more. Most Hobby and technical stuff chat rooms have no problem with newbees and will help you with advice and warnings (stuff like, "Don't climb your antenna tower during a thunder storm." I just threw that one for a laugh.
I have a good friend in Meridian who is way past fanatic status in Ham. He has no kids, a wife who loves him enough to not have him committed, and a full 12X12 room full of Ham radio stuff. He was a DJ at one time and then worked for MPB fixing their transmitters, so I guess he got the bug while doing that.
Good luck. Enjoy yourself.
Is the MARS network still around?
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