Pskhaat
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I just passed my tech exam this morning. I know CB's a lot more used than anything else on the trail, but wondering if there are any LC-enthusiast hams?
Any hams here?
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I noticed you skipped out on the last Sonic night.
You are expected at the next one.
If you still want your rig worked on, we're close to having xrock's finished, and you're next.
You are expected at the next one.
If you still want your rig worked on, we're close to having xrock's finished, and you're next.
the last one?? i think he (you) have only gone to the very 1st one. no?
Pskhaat
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Yes I know. 
I'm an ASS! Not because I don't love y'all, but because my time is hard pressed. I did think that I was going to make it to our last one. I didn't get out of work 'till like 8 and had my folks visiting at home driving the wife mad. I had to make the call.
Looking forward though to getting the 3FJ40 on the road
I'm an ASS! Not because I don't love y'all, but because my time is hard pressed. I did think that I was going to make it to our last one. I didn't get out of work 'till like 8 and had my folks visiting at home driving the wife mad. I had to make the call.Looking forward though to getting the 3FJ40 on the road
Well, I'm not in AZ but I do have my amateur radio license (Tech). I'm in OK.
I have a Kenwood mobile in my Tacoma. Don't keep any HAM stuff in my 40 since it leaks, and gets bounced around too much. I may get a handheld someday to have in the 40 though.
Haven't used my 2m/440 much except to work the local repeaters. Not too busy around OKC. Mostly nets on certain days, and they don't last long. I've helped out with tornado siren testing a couple of times. I usually don't have time to do anything with it unless I'm driving around. Then nobody really wants to talk.
Someday I'll get more involved when the girls get older (2.5 yrs. & 9 mos. now). Right now it's a safety thing for long trips and disaster (tornado) assistance.
KE5CCC
Jody.
I have a Kenwood mobile in my Tacoma. Don't keep any HAM stuff in my 40 since it leaks, and gets bounced around too much. I may get a handheld someday to have in the 40 though.
Haven't used my 2m/440 much except to work the local repeaters. Not too busy around OKC. Mostly nets on certain days, and they don't last long. I've helped out with tornado siren testing a couple of times. I usually don't have time to do anything with it unless I'm driving around. Then nobody really wants to talk.
Someday I'll get more involved when the girls get older (2.5 yrs. & 9 mos. now). Right now it's a safety thing for long trips and disaster (tornado) assistance.
KE5CCC
Jody.
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Pskhaat
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I got my tech license (and will learn CW) because we sail and I want to be able to communicate for help in case of need using HF. I thought it'd be also nice to learn and communicate during some long planned trips years in the future to Baja and my resurrection of my old months-long southern Utah `expeditions' that I want to do. I want to do AK too, but what don't I have planned?
My question for you is have you ever worked 10m or 6m for safety reasons and are they popular enough to be able to contact anyone in case of incident?
My question for you is have you ever worked 10m or 6m for safety reasons and are they popular enough to be able to contact anyone in case of incident?
Scott68FJ40
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I used to be into HAM alot. Haven't played around with it for years though. I am planning on getting a dual band radio for the cruiser though.
Where did you take the test?
I live in the middle of nowhere and really want to take the test - how much and where? Do they have a test in Flagstaff?
I was thinking of buying a icom 706 - to listen - the long drive to Flag can be boring - well if the wife is along - if not I go 4wheelin - different story
Thanks
Jeff
I live in the middle of nowhere and really want to take the test - how much and where? Do they have a test in Flagstaff?
I was thinking of buying a icom 706 - to listen - the long drive to Flag can be boring - well if the wife is along - if not I go 4wheelin - different story
Thanks
Jeff
Pskhaat
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Freighdog,
The TECHNICIAN test is actually quite easy, it is a lot of memoriziation. Basically you just sit down at a computer and take practice tests. Most of the questions are not truly technical but operational.
Example:
What frequencies constitute the 2 meter band:
a) 27-29 MHz
b) 800 - 900 MHz
c) 140-160 MHz
d) 50 - 54 MHz
The answer is #C. Again, it's more memorization than actual theory. Theory and CW (morse code) can come much later. Icom is a good radio choice. I decided on Yaesu, but there is Kenwood, and Alinco, and a number of others.
As a TECHNICIAN you get access to transmit on the 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands. There are TONS of repeaters around the valley and up to flagstaff which gives you pretty much perfect coverage the whole way. Recently in Colorad, the WHOLE I70 corridor across the state is covered. You can talk to people in Denver from Grand Junction.
I would highly recommend taking it. Okay, I'm quite sure there are places to take the test in Flag. Try looking at http://arrl.org and http://qrz.com there should be test information there. It costs $12.
Ham is going to be awesome during 4Wheeling, talk to Moab while WAY out on the trails
The TECHNICIAN test is actually quite easy, it is a lot of memoriziation. Basically you just sit down at a computer and take practice tests. Most of the questions are not truly technical but operational.
Example:
What frequencies constitute the 2 meter band:
a) 27-29 MHz
b) 800 - 900 MHz
c) 140-160 MHz
d) 50 - 54 MHz
The answer is #C. Again, it's more memorization than actual theory. Theory and CW (morse code) can come much later. Icom is a good radio choice. I decided on Yaesu, but there is Kenwood, and Alinco, and a number of others.
As a TECHNICIAN you get access to transmit on the 6m, 2m, and 70cm bands. There are TONS of repeaters around the valley and up to flagstaff which gives you pretty much perfect coverage the whole way. Recently in Colorad, the WHOLE I70 corridor across the state is covered. You can talk to people in Denver from Grand Junction.
I would highly recommend taking it. Okay, I'm quite sure there are places to take the test in Flag. Try looking at http://arrl.org and http://qrz.com there should be test information there. It costs $12.
Ham is going to be awesome during 4Wheeling, talk to Moab while WAY out on the trails
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3fj40 said:
I'm surprized more off roaders in general don't go with VHF. It is so nice to actually be able to hear and understand someone from 20 miles away, and not have to listen to *AAAAuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudddiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiooooo* man all the friggin time.
Awesome news Alvaro! We will be talking on the way up to Moab with the group.
I dig that BBQ antenna mount
I dig that BBQ antenna mount
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