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OK, thats kinda cool.
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Interesting take on why shortwave 2.0 is needed:
www.radioworld.com
Why We Need “Shortwave 2.0” - Radio World
Debate about the future of shortwave broadcasting focuses on the correct observation that shortwave listening is no longer a mainstream activity in most of the world.
www.radioworld.com
They aren't doing it. It was dropped. Might come back the next time. ARRL is under a lot of heat right now. Losing members at a rapid pace I imagine.
Negative. Not a chance....bring the shiny new credit card or a shoebox full of cash.
You're gonna need it.
You will see things you didn't even know you needed.
Anyone have any experience with this antenna?
I live in an older subdivision and while there are some restrictions, the majority of home owners could care less. With that being said, I need an antenna for my ham. This has good reviews and will not draw attention to any sort of Gladys Kravitz lurking about in the neighborhood.
www.buytwowayradios.com
I live in an older subdivision and while there are some restrictions, the majority of home owners could care less. With that being said, I need an antenna for my ham. This has good reviews and will not draw attention to any sort of Gladys Kravitz lurking about in the neighborhood.
Tram 1477 Dual Band 2m/70cm Amateur High Gain Base Antenna
The Tram 1477 is a Dual Band 2m/70cm Amateur High Gain Base Antenna with a 150 watt power rating. This single section antenna is 43" tall with three 7" stainless steel radials and is pretuned for outdoor or attic use.
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Years ago, I think early 90s, they had a store on East Washington but not enough hams supported it. They also had an excellent repair service but not for many years now. I still try to buy from them because they are a family store.
It should be easier if you are an electrician. I always have trouble with inductance, capacitance, and resistance but those are only about 4 questions on the tests.
DX prices are higher if you shop around but if you need it tomorrow, they are the "bomb."
Take the test. You only have to get 26 right out of 35!
Ive got the Diamond x50 version. Works great.Anyone have any experience with this antenna?
I live in an older subdivision and while there are some restrictions, the majority of home owners could care less. With that being said, I need an antenna for my ham. This has good reviews and will not draw attention to any sort of Gladys Kravitz lurking about in the neighborhood.
Tram 1477 Dual Band 2m/70cm Amateur High Gain Base Antenna
The Tram 1477 is a Dual Band 2m/70cm Amateur High Gain Base Antenna with a 150 watt power rating. This single section antenna is 43" tall with three 7" stainless steel radials and is pretuned for outdoor or attic use.
Ive actually found them to be competitive.
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THIS! and the tech class test is like 80% FCC rules. Not that much tech as I recall.
Your idea of just putting some Baofengs in the cage and expecting to use them once the SHTF is unrealistic. You need to understand frequencies, how to program them, signal propagation, antenna types and what works, etc. (not hard at all... Youtube is your friend)
For instance those Baofengs only go a mile or two at most. If you want true SHTF radio comms like you see in the movies that goes halfway around the world or across several states, its going to take some studying and different radios.
And thats not something you can pick up by taking a couple tests. It will take passing a test or two (General is as high as you NEED but thats also not hard) and also going hands on and working with others to gain the knowledge you need for SHTF prep.
Its a long road, but a fun one. Based on my experience, it took me 2 years of playing around and experimenting AND PRACTICING to get to the point I could operate if the SHTF.
If you just want to put HTs in the box for future use, just buy GMRS. THOSE you can use with not experience. But still, only a mile or so range around here. The ranges they list on the package assume line of sight. e.g. You in a valley and your cohort on a mountaintop 20 miles away within view.
But if you are truly interested in learning for long range shtf, reach out. I'll be glad to help. One of the great things about ham radio is the mutual support. A lot of us enjoy sharing our knowledge are willing to help new guys advance in the hobby. Heck, they even have a name for it: Elmers. Elmers are experienced folks willing to guide new guys and help them along.
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I'm still studying and my goal is to to take two tests in the same sitting. Work is crazy still, but camera monkey set me up with a pretty good study guide from the kindle app. I can regurgitate info fed on a continual basis but to truly understand it is another level for me. The fear of failure has never left me. Thanks top.
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