Ham Radio Question

[AudioShockwav]

One of the "KOOL" items of working VHF/UHF is the antennas are small!

So true, I used to run a 14 element Yagi on 2 meters long ago, turned it with a tv rotor lol.

You can build a 2 Meter ground plane for about $10 worth of parts and some solid copper wire.

73
Jeff

 

[w9cll]

@AudioShockwav brought up the fact that when the solar cycle starts to wane, I (a CBr) may want to consider getting my ticket. I'll be honest, the main reason I've been hesitant about HAM radio is the cost of equipment. So before diving into the HAM pool, or even thinking about it, I'd like to know this. When the solar cycle ends and conditions are at their worst, (as a HAM) which frequency would I choose and why?
I'm speaking in general terms. And yes, there is a method to my madness.

Thanks!! Your input is greatly appreciated.

Used will be your friend here, for what a Styker radio cost new you can get in HF with a radio that will run circles are around the styker.

 

[sp5it]

@AudioShockwav brought up the fact that when the solar cycle starts to wane, I (a CBr) may want to consider getting my ticket. I'll be honest, the main reason I've been hesitant about HAM radio is the cost of equipment.

Check price of Stryker 955 and second hand IC-718 for example. 718 will eat that toy for a breakfast.
On the other hand, if you already have some export CB 10m with ticket is yours. Just tune your antenna for 10m band.
Mike

 

[whiteastro]

When I finish up my unfinished work on this house so I can sell it and get out of this stinking valley, I plan on heading down the Ham Highway so I can concentrate better at the task at hand. I home studied for a Waste Water Treatment license once when I had too much happening in life and what a pain that was. I was actually shocked when I passed the exam because I'm not a chemist and math isn't my strong area. I don't like doing anything Half-Assed !