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The Baofeng HT I used to have had ctcss tone scan. The "secret" tones aren't so secret anymore. This of course only works if the machine re-transmits the tone or you're luck enough to receive someone accessing the repeater on reverse..
Boy you hit the nail on the head there.
I'm no expert by any means but we have several General class guys and a couple Extras around me that blow me away. The lack of common sense radio knowledge is sad at times.
I've been waiting for a replacement.. updated version of the TS 2000 or atleast something with vhf/uhf all mode to come out... still waiting. Guess I will keep my 9700 and that's just fine with me.
My heart truly break for all those devastated by the "events" of 9/11. I pray that this many years later people will still push for truth regarding these horrific crimes. I don't want to open up a BIG can of worms but I encourage those that just know deep down that the official story just...
Grounding is essential. It's really not an option in my opinion. But as mentioned earlier it must be done correctly. Keep all connections clean and as short as possible. All grounds MUST be at equal potential (bonded together).
I used 2 solid copper wire off each leg of my tower to its own 8 ft copper clad rod. Kept each ground as short as possible.
At work we coil 2 solid put it under the butt of the pole. Throw about 6 inches of dirt on top.. it then runs up the pole hole to about 18 inches above grade. We then...
Congrats. Correct me if I'm wrong... I didn't think tech + was a license class anymore? I looked your call up on QRZ and it has you as a Tech issued 5/9/23. I was under the impression the next step up would be General then Extra. Only 3 classes of licenses now?? Am I missing something?
Hamburger horse shoe. Central IL original.
Two pieces of bread on a plate. Two Hamburger patties on bread. Covered in fries. Then cover all with generous amount of cheese. Yellow or white (beer) cheese is my favorite.
Worked W4MW earlier on 146.520 from EM59. Easy 5/9 copy. 50 watts to a cx333 vertical at 36ft on my end. 486 air miles IL to NC. Love me some good tropo!
Sunday is supposed to be even better.. Morning and Evenings are always the best times for activity!! Good luck to everyone hope to work some more new grids myself.
I checked the Hepburn forcast a couple days ago and this weekend looked promising. Starting last night it has been pretty good stuff. From IL EM59 I worked OK and KS last night on 432.1 new grids for me OK new state 432. Grabbed VA on 2m ssb this morning. Also worked into Wisconsin on 1296.1 ssb...
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