INGO HAM Radio Club

[JAL]

Well, instead of starting a new thread... I figured I'd revive this one from the dead.

Studying for my general class now, got my tech ticket back in April.

Monitoring 52.525 on 6M right (FM) because I don't like talking to people. I'll respond if I can hear ya, though. (Doubt it, just happened to dig out an old 2M magmount and swapped the antenna for a 6M 1/4wave hamstick... I need to mount it higher)

I'll bet it's rather quiet there . . . at least it used to be very quiet until Sporadic E kicks in, sometimes strong F2 and the occasional meteor scatter. Weak tropo ducting can also occur, but it's more likely (stronger signal) on 2m, 220 and 440. Shouldn't have to worry about getting into the neighbor's TV set any more on 6m.

GL on the General!

John

 

[PistolBob]

Technician Class in Danville (Hendricks County Indiana) at the senior center on Saturday October 28th 8 am to 5 pm.
Second part of class November 4th 8 am to 1 pm then testing starting at 1 pm.
1201 Sycamore Ln, Danville, IN 46122

Contact Wayne AC9HP if interested in attending.
ac9hp@arrl.net

 

[ggwolverines]

I have been interested in this for a little while. I just started studying for the tech and general. I really need to find a test time so I have a deadline to work towards. I currently have no equipment, but am excited to start the process.

I've started reading through kb6nu.com's tech manual.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I have been interested in this for a little while. I just started studying for the tech and general. I really need to find a test time so I have a deadline to work towards. I currently have no equipment, but am excited to start the process.

I've started reading through kb6nu.com's tech manual.

There is no shame in starting with a baofeng and working your way up. Just ditch the factory duck antenna and spend the $15 for a quality one. This is a good starting point. (worked for me anyway)

Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FMIYEKW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016SIJX28/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XQAY7WI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EDIT: I added an extension cable and use one of the magnet mounts in the attic. Gave me the extra push to get a clear signal downstairs in my office. Upgrading to a Diamond eventually if/when I upgrade and do more than just connecting to repeaters.

 

[Talonap]

My wife and I are seriously considering relocating to Greensburg from the Southern Burbs of Chicago. Any HAMS live around there? Pretty new myself - Tech Ticket April of 2016. I have the Baofeng UV-5R - started with this antenna, seems to work fine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008Y2SPE4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then got this antenna - works Great!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DBJ-2-VHF-...d=122345259584&_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850

Anyway, let me know if anything is going on around Greensburg, or just say, "Hi".

K9RND 73

 

[PistolBob]

Greensburg has some hams in the area, plus meth labs, Honda, and a tree growing out of the courthouse...

146.9550 Negative Offset PL 146.2 Hz

 

[Talonap]

Greensburg has some hams in the area, plus meth labs, Honda, and a tree growing out of the courthouse...

146.9550 Negative Offset PL 146.2 Hz

Thank you for the info! Doesn't everywhere have meth labs?

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Mostly in the country. City folk are into coke

 

[Lebowski]

With some luck I'll upgrade to General Class tonight. Exam is in an hour and a half. Last five practice tests I have passed, so I'm hopeful.

 

[CyberGuyPR]

Good luck. I just started studying for General after like 15 years without touching a radio. Saw a little go-kit on youtube the other day that reignited the love affair.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Good luck. I just started studying for General after like 15 years without touching a radio. Saw a little go-kit on youtube the other day that reignited the love affair.

Share the love?

 

[PistolBob]

With some luck I'll upgrade to General Class tonight. Exam is in an hour and a half. Last five practice tests I have passed, so I'm hopeful.

Good luck...if you test with a Laurel VEC team you'll have your upgrade on Monday.

 

[Lebowski]

I passed! Now I've started studying for my Extra exam.

I don't have an HF rig yet... My base station rig as of right now only does 70CM/2M/6M/10M... Going to save up for a decent all-band HF rig of some sort.

I can RX HF signals using my SDR dongle, HF upconverter, and long wire antenna. That's been a lot of fun... But I want to play on some of the digital modes instead of just receive and decode them with no way to transmit.

 

[CyberGuyPR]

Congrats Lebowski!

@Cameramonkey, the kits I saw were this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAsS_Nt2-94
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLB7ToGeziE&index=6&list=PLcn1rEx7C7TgXEHxdRHTvQCuObxAsv_zD

Nothing fancy but checks the "portable 2m rig that is not an HT" box for me.

 

[PistolBob]

I passed! Now I've started studying for my Extra exam.

I don't have an HF rig yet... My base station rig as of right now only does 70CM/2M/6M/10M... Going to save up for a decent all-band HF rig of some sort.

I can RX HF signals using my SDR dongle, HF upconverter, and long wire antenna. That's been a lot of fun... But I want to play on some of the digital modes instead of just receive and decode them with no way to transmit.

Nice job and congratulations!

 

[1911ly]

Congrats Leb! Enjoy the new privileges. And best of luck on the extra. It's really worth it in the end.

 

[Lebowski]

Thanks fellas, I do appreciate it.

 

[Lebowski]

Just a bought a BITX40 kit ( HF Signals - The home of BITX transceivers ) for a cheap, QRP SSB on 40M.

Can't wait to assemble it and play around.

 

[rvb]

Upgraded to General today....
-rvb

 

[Cameramonkey]

Upgraded to General today....
-rvb

Congrats!