Andybrown
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Bring back Morse Code.
73 de Old Timer
73 de Old Timer
Time for the monthly MDC Section HF Hospital Net (HFHN) Start time is 1900L on 3820kHz January 23, 2019 NCS is Wanda, KA3AHI, Brandywine, MD The purpose of the Net is two fold: To find out who we can touch during an actual disaster when local communications have failed. Secondly, to hold the frequency for the MD Emergency Phone Net should the need arise. You do not have to reside in the MDC Section nor associated with our hospital program, but if you are, we'd like to hear about it. Everyone may join in on the fun. If the frequency gets a little crowded, look for us 'down stream or up stream' about 5kHz. The MDC Section HF Hospital Net is held on the Wednesday following the third Monday of every month. The next Net is February 20, 2019. Pass the word to others. Please check in if only to give us a holler. Looking for a big turn out.
I thought some might be interested in attending if you want to upgrade to Extra class license...great instructor teaches this. True rocket scientist.
When: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Starting Thursday, January 24, 2019
Where: National Electronics Museum – 1745 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 20190
A free twelve (12) week “HAM” Radio (Amateur Radio) Extra course will be held in the National Electronics Museum Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., starting Thursday, January 24, 2019. This course is to help prepare for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Extra Class license examination. Prerequisite is the FCC General Class License. There are no Morse code requirements for this class. Though the classes are free, students are to purchase their own current ARRL Extra Class License Manual – 11th Edition (see available on-line sources listed below).
Space accommodations are limited, so please RSVP to reserve a spot in this class.
Known on-line source links for current ARRL Extra Class License Manual – 11th Edition:
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Extra-Class-...l+ham+radio+license+extra+manual+11th+edition
ARRL - http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Extra-Class-License-Manual-Spiral-Bound/
Ham Radio Outlet - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-014856
Also, available for purchase in some Barnes and Noble retail locations.
To RSVP and for additional information, please email Melenie Maule at: Melenie.Maule@ngc.com or call 410-765-0589.
Picked up a Yaesu FTM-100DR/DE. It came with a programming cable, but it does not look like CHIRP supports it.
Any recommendations for software?
ymmv
I own two of these. You either use the Yeasu software (free) or RT Systems software ($25) . The main difference is you can import frequencies directly from Repeater book.com thru the internet using the RT software.Yeah, I watched that last night. He appears to be speaking in tongues as he describes the process.
There is also third party software ($25 - $30) available, but it appears to be specific to one model. I have some familiarity with CHIRP and hate having learn another program for use once or twice a year.
Ah well, I'll keep looking before I jump into anything.
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I own two of these. You either use the Yeasu software (free) or RT Systems software ($25) . The main difference is you can import frequencies directly from Repeater book.com thru the internet using the RT software.
Your choice. That's all there is.
This is an excellent radio, by the way. You made a good purchase.
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It's an excellent radio. Enjoy.Thanks Keystone. Not what I wanted to hear, but not unexpected.
Any words of wisdom/tribal knowledge/lessons learned on the FTM-100 worth sharing?
Thanks.
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So, apparently these Quansheng HT's are supposed to be better than the Baofengs. Anyone had any experience with them?
https://www.americanpartisan.org/2019/02/quansheng-uv-r50-more-bang-than-baofeng/
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Quansheng&ref=nb_sb_noss
I would have to agree. Sounds like he's taking about split as if it is cross band.No experience but I'm not sure the author knows what cross band repeat is.
So, apparently these Quansheng HT's are supposed to be better than the Baofengs. Anyone had any experience with them?
https://www.americanpartisan.org/2019/02/quansheng-uv-r50-more-bang-than-baofeng/
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Quansheng&ref=nb_sb_noss