Amateur Radio FAQ
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gamer_jim
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Zambia?
MigraineMan
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MigraineMan
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That radio also covers the some of the military air bands as well. Hmmm will have to take a hard look at it since it will also cover all the NIFOG frequencies except the 700/800mhz band as well.
I did a temporary setup of my FTM-400 in the car today. I powered the radio with a Li rechargeable battery.
I was pretty impressed with the signal. I was getting 1.2 SWR at 2m and 1.5 at 70cm. I was able to stay connected with the CARA Repeater in Columbia all the way to Odenton without any problems.
Parts come in next week for the permanent mount. I just decided to drill a hole in the roof. I’m going to have this car for quite a while.
I was pretty impressed with the signal. I was getting 1.2 SWR at 2m and 1.5 at 70cm. I was able to stay connected with the CARA Repeater in Columbia all the way to Odenton without any problems.
Parts come in next week for the permanent mount. I just decided to drill a hole in the roof. I’m going to have this car for quite a while.
MigraineMan
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gamer_jim
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I was able to get some ft8 done from the porch this afternoon.
I really need to get a better antenna placement.
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I really need to get a better antenna placement.
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I was able to get some ft8 done from the porch this afternoon.
I really need to get a better antenna placement.
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I’m looking to get started with digital modes but how much can I do as a technician vs general?
Keystone70
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You have 10M and above as a tech. Not much propagation though to work with. I suggest you start studying and upgrade to general.
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I was able to get some ft8 done from the porch this afternoon.
I really need to get a better antenna placement.
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Ugh - I really need to get this damn antenna strung so I can see if it is going to work...
CrazySanMan
2013'er
I'm close to taking my exam and I'm looking at mobile radios. Which band would be the best to start on for a mobile rig?
kazan182
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clearly most traffic is on 2m. But I would seriously consider a dual band (2m/70cm) as they are not much more in price and gives you more flexibility adding additional repeaters.
I really was set on getting the Yaseu FTM-100 but for $130 more the FTM-400DX has been really great. Check the nearby radio clubs to see if they are running Wires-X repeaters. If so the ease of wireless digital radio communications is amazing.
rpker
Ultimate Member
2m has the most traffic but get a radio that will do 70cm as well. The radio I use in my truck is actually a Yaesu HT (ft-60). I have a mag mount antenna with a short sma adapter to go from the antenna bnc to the radio. When I need to get out of my truck I can simply unscrew the sma adapter and screw on a 1/4 wave whip and bam I can move on foot. I will probably get a permanent mobile mount eventually though and it will be a dual tuner 2m/70cm rig.
gamer_jim
Podcaster
Tech privileges are here:
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Tech Band Chart/US Amateur Radio Technician Privileges.pdf
If your into CW then you can go clear up to 80M. For other digital modes you'll need to upgrade to general. I have never heard digital modes on 10M besides CW.
Go for the general. It's not that hard. I think it took me about 6 solid weeks of studying. What helped me was setting a date, the ARRL general manual and hamstudy.org.
Right now I have to string up my 130' EFHW every time. It's a pain and I don't get much reception with it only being 10 feet or so off the ground. Hopefully another ham with a drone can help me place it better (hint: vette97)
The FTM-100 will be my next purchase. The wife just purchased a $700 iPhone so I think i can swing a $300 radio. I want to start operating from the car. I have 2 other Yaesu products and so far impressed with quality and performance. Here's a list of system fusion repeaters in MD:
https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/feature_search.php?type=YSF&state_id=24&band=%
E.Shell
Ultimate Member
Are you licensed Joshua?
If not, there are classes and test sessions going on almost all the time. I believe the Davidsonville club does exams every weekend at their clubhouse, and the Millersville club has exams once a month at the National Electronics Museum in Linthicum, next one being Sept 24th. http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session
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