Amateur Radio FAQ

[K31]

Does anyone know what this is worth?

~$50 new, a little more if it is rated for direct burial/UV.

 

[awptickes]

What Cable is that? an LMR400/RG8 equivalent or something?

Yeah, generic LMR400 cable, with some LMR400 UltraFlex patch cables.

Attn Hams:

I have a 50' long roll of RG-8 coax cable with PL-259 connectors on both ends.

I inherited it in a collection of stuff that my dad left. He used it for SW or scanner listening, or some such.

Does anyone know what this is worth? Anybody want to buy it?

It's worth about $50 (if new), depending on the brand, age, condition, and grade of coax. What's the printing on it read? I may be interested in it.

 

[Half-cocked]

It's worth about $50 (if new), depending on the brand, age, condition, and grade of coax. What's the printing on it read? I may be interested in it.

I have no idea how old it is; it pre-dates 2006, at least. It reads "Tandy wire & cable RG-8 13 AWG TYPE CL2 75°C E111378A (UL)"



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[garym]

For anyone wanted to upgrade to Extra and get access to some important segments of the HF bands (some key DX segments are in the Extra/Advanced segments), this is what was posted on the AARC website.

I did not post the contact info so if you cant find this on the AARC or NEM website then PM me.

GaryM (an Extra class Ham too).

The Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum will be holding an extra class course beginning January 21 at 6:30PM at the museum, 1745 West Nursery Road, Linthicum Maryland. Of course, there is no charge, but having the ARRL Extra Class License Guide will be helpful as we use that for the course. The course is expected to last several months, and we will meet regularly at 6:30PM each Tuesday.

 

[6-Pack]

Is anyone else going to the Odenton hamfest next Sunday?

 

[Pyramid]

Yeah sometimes there just isn't a lot of activity. Put your call out to find out how many people are just listening.

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[Pyramid]

10 meters is probably best for local chat, possibly 2 meters simplex.

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[Pyramid]

Sorry if these seem like random replies, the quote feature not working.

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[Pinecone]

10 meters is probably best for local chat, possibly 2 meters simplex.

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Nothing wrong with doing it on one of the repeaters with a wide coverage.

I have hit the .135 repeater from almost the DE line up 95 and down almost to Quantico to the south.

 

[chale127]

Is anyone else going to the Odenton hamfest next Sunday?

Maybe if Cathy (Sauder Electronics) is there with her acres of "stuff" wire, plugs, connectors, antennas, etc, but she is cutting back on shows this year

 

[chale127]

For anyone wanted to upgrade to Extra and get access to some important segments of the HF bands (some key DX segments are in the Extra/Advanced segments), this is what was posted on the AARC website.

I did not post the contact info so if you cant find this on the AARC or NEM website then PM me.

GaryM (an Extra class Ham too).

The Amateur Radio Club of the National Electronics Museum will be holding an extra class course beginning January 21 at 6:30PM at the museum, 1745 West Nursery Road, Linthicum Maryland. Of course, there is no charge, but having the ARRL Extra Class License Guide will be helpful as we use that for the course. The course is expected to last several months, and we will meet regularly at 6:30PM each Tuesday.

I took this class a few years ago when i upgraded, it is almost NECESSARY for those that don't deal in Electronics or theory on a regular basis, plus you get to wander the museum a lot by yourself after-hours which is a bonus (it's not like its crowded on a normal day though)

 

[Jaybeez]

I just started studying for tech and general this week. I hope to take the test soon.

 

[hollyb1]

Hamfest this weekend in Odenton, anyone planning to check it out:
https://sites.google.com/site/marylandmobileers/hamfests-1/hamfest-2

 

[awptickes]

Is there any interest in an HF MDShooters net?

 

[gamer_jim]

Is there any interest in an HF MDShooters net?

How about a local 2M or 70cm? I only have tech licensee.

 

[johnb007]

Kb3wyp here

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[awptickes]

How about a local 2M or 70cm? I only have tech licensee.

I can't get out to carrol county from where I live in Bel Air. Do you have a tower? We might be able to work simplex.

If you can hit any of these repeaters with a check mark next to them, we can work via repeater.

I don't have a list put together of 70cm repeaters yet.

 

[gamer_jim]

I can't get out to carrol county from where I live in Bel Air. Do you have a tower? We might be able to work simplex.

If you can hit any of these repeaters with a check mark next to them, we can work via repeater.

Can you hit 147.330? It's Penmar's out of Hanover PA. PL Tone = 123.0 Hz.

I will try the ones on your list here shortly. Thanks.

 

[K31]

This is a group of linked repeaters that has a pretty large coverage area. Like I said, I would ask permission to use it (or any repeater) for a net. If you just want to try an impromptu trial to see if it works, read the rules and try to keep it under 20 minutes.

http://www.n3st.net/index_files/CMRG_Repeaters.htm

 

[K31]

Tech class forming in Rockville @ Harvard-on-the-Pike AKA Montgomery College, Rockville Campus:

http://www.marcclub.org/mweb/exam_classes.html

Register early if you are interested.