Rolo
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Yes, to all modes and frequencies. Extra class
40M is not good for close in contacts at night, it tends to go long. 80M is better and 160M is even better still.
40M is not good for close in contacts at night, it tends to go long. 80M is better and 160M is even better still.
Yes, you download the JS8Call software and when you select the band it will try to tune your radio to the usual frequency on that band, if you have cat configured.
JS8Call also has the ability to create groups where it can store-and-forward messages. So we can have our own group and even send messages offline. I would like to do that for some kind of MDS or preppers group. The messages would have to be short and maybe we could come up with our own abbreviations. Just something where if another MDS'r needed something they could ask and get assistance from the group. Or maybe quick status messages: "ALL GOOD" or "LOW ON AMMO".
What do you all think?
How much money are we looking at to get into HF these days?
You still need an additional license to operate HF right?
Are cheaper alternatives like 10m worth a damn? I heard they were pretty unreliable.
It depends. You can get (or could get, don't know if the hoard has discovered they need HF capability yet) relativity cheap HF rigs of 70-80's vintages that won't have the features of today's or such good receivers but they are usable.
There are some cheaper new transceivers but they are usually limited to one or two bands, low power or CW-only.
Clubs, SK (Silent Key ie, deceased amateurs) sales are usually places you can find used equipment where you can see it is in operational condition.
You get some limited access to a small portion of the bands (mostly CW except for 10M) with a Technician class license. Otherwise, yes, you need a higher ticket to get greater access.
10m has limited use and has not been very active in this low part of the solar cycle.
So if I read this right I can use 80m with a technician?
Havent used my HAM in years
How many here have HF comms capability?
(Count=14, 3/18/20)
Are you up and running (legally)?
Could you be up and running in a week (legally)?
How much money are we looking at to get into HF these days?
You still need an additional license to operate HF right?
Are cheaper alternatives like 10m worth a damn? I heard they were pretty unreliable.
How much money are we looking at to get into HF these days?
You still need an additional license to operate HF right?
Are cheaper alternatives like 10m worth a damn? I heard they were pretty unreliable.
The challenge is to find a repeater that is in range to everyone.