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Application progress banter thread
- Keystone70
- Post #4,009
- Forum: Open and Concealed Carry
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Application progress banter thread
Accepted 8/26 Approved today. 10/27 Never saw a NiCS status. Just went to Approved in the last couple hours I moved out of the republic last month but took the training before I left Now in TN and loving it. Only took about two weeks to get. TN permit and it was a lot cheaper Only got MD...- Keystone70
- Post #3,950
- Forum: Open and Concealed Carry
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Amateur Radio FAQ
My antenna is a non-resonant antenna on any band. There is a 9:1 UnUn at the feed point and a counterpoise is required. If you don’t add a counterpoise, the shield of the coax becomes the counterpoise. That is not recommended; but that is what happens. My antenna is feed about 5 ft up the trunk...- Keystone70
- Post #2,799
- Forum: Central Maryland
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Amateur Radio FAQ
I agree. I just made another contact into New Zealand Wednesday night with 100w and an end fed wire. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #2,796
- Forum: Central Maryland
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Amateur Radio FAQ
In radio communications, the importance of components is ranked as 1) propagation 2) antenna 3) radio. Propagation is the most important and impossible to control. Some of us have limitations on antennas because of the hoa and/or county regs. Fortunately, wires do very well if you install them...- Keystone70
- Post #2,791
- Forum: Central Maryland
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Bass Pro Suddenly Cancels On-line Order
BassPro I ordered a case of Herters 9 on 4/18. Picked them up at the store on Monday. I ordered a case of 45s on may 8. They’re on the way to the store for pickup today or tomorrow. I agree they’re web site and inventory control is weak. But I am getting the ammo at regular prices. I can’t...- Keystone70
- Post #29
- Forum: The Depot
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Amateur Radio FAQ
That will make a big difference. I just tried to get a New Zealand station on 20m. He heard me but couldn’t make out my call. That’s with 100w and a wire. I’ll try again later as conditions may improve Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #2,787
- Forum: Central Maryland
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Amateur Radio FAQ
Sorry. No joy. 5w is going to be tough and we are too close. You need to get the antenna higher. 40m is better in the evenings if you can do it. Also the bands are not real good right now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #2,785
- Forum: Central Maryland
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Amateur Radio FAQ
Ok. Try 14.278. Less noise Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #2,783
- Forum: Central Maryland
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Amateur Radio FAQ
What freq are you on and I’ll see if I pick you up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #2,781
- Forum: Central Maryland
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Amateur Radio FAQ
Hamstudy.org has both the old and new material on there web. I used this web sight when I studied for all three test. Very good system Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #2,745
- Forum: Central Maryland
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Comms - HF
I agree with all the advice here. I passed all three tests well; but, getting on the air was another experience that showed that book learning doesn’t get it all done. I learned a lot more and understood much better after getting on the air. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #80
- Forum: Preppers
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Comms - HF
I agree with buying new. Icon has one under $600 and Yaesu under $700. I would recommend the Yaesu because you get both 6m and built in antenna tuner neither of which are on the cheap icon unit. I have a Yaesu 450D and it is a good rig. It’s my backup now. MFJ-4125 25A power supply is $100...- Keystone70
- Post #63
- Forum: Preppers
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Comms - HF
I think you need permission to use any repeater for a net. If you are thinking SHTF scenarios, you have to consider that a) repeaters may not be up and b) they may be dedicated to emergency traffic (RACES etc). Simplex will not work well for a large area do to line of sight. That is why HF is...- Keystone70
- Post #62
- Forum: Preppers
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Comms - HF
You need a General license for HF. Yes, you have some CW rights assuming you know CW. 10m is not open very much at this point and not reliable. A new rig can be had for maybe $600 at the lowest on sale. A used newer rig for maybe a little less. Don’t forget the antenna. That is very important...- Keystone70
- Post #56
- Forum: Preppers
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Comms - HF
I agree, though, 160m may be a bit too big for some. I find that 80m at night works well. I was on the hospital net last night on 80m and everyone was coming through well including one from the Philadelphia area. 40m is generally too long for close contact. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #45
- Forum: Preppers
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Comms - HF
Yes,yes,yes Extra I am on the air all the time I guess more of you will be joining me now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #18
- Forum: Preppers
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Amateur Radio FAQ
That is strictly FM. 10m and 6m is basically useless. The FTM100 is on sale for 290 at HRO. If you want dual vfo with cross band, then get the 400. Plus you get c4fm on both. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #2,625
- Forum: Central Maryland
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Amateur Radio FAQ
The Ftm100 also has aprs and gps. The main difference is the 400 has two independent VFOs. You can do cross band repeat with the 400 because of that. They are both excellent radios. I have ftm100s They also have c4fm mode which is Yaesu’s digital mode. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- Keystone70
- Post #2,609
- Forum: Central Maryland