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Hi, I'm new in this forum
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I took the test tonight and I passed it. I guess I'll be getting my license in a couple of weeks.
Go to this website about 5 days from now, and do an advanced search. once you see your call sign, you are good to go!
FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS): ULS Home
HI I'm new as well
I also plan to take the test, their is a web page or I should say may out thier that will give you the test and answers for the tech test. just type in ham test and you should get a few that will give you a practice test. I don't have the web page but send me a e-mail and I will send it to you.
rcaptaint2001@hotmail.com good luck
I also plan to take the test, their is a web page or I should say may out thier that will give you the test and answers for the tech test. just type in ham test and you should get a few that will give you a practice test. I don't have the web page but send me a e-mail and I will send it to you.
rcaptaint2001@hotmail.com good luck
I'm thinking about buying a Yaesu FT-270R handheld as my first radio.
I talked to several of the guys at the meeting last night and they told me that there were 3 repeaters in my area that I could contact them on the 2 meter band. I was also told to make sure to get a radio that had CTCSS capability because those repeaters needed that.
What I'm wondering is the Yaesu FT-270R a good beginner's radio?
I don't know enough about amateur radio to tell you what all I want to do. But I want to get on the air and talk to some of the local club members and hopefully learn more about amateur radio before I buy an expensive HF transceiver.
I also plan on building or buying an antenna for the handheld when I'm using it at home. Does that sound like a good plan for me to follow?
Thanks,
I talked to several of the guys at the meeting last night and they told me that there were 3 repeaters in my area that I could contact them on the 2 meter band. I was also told to make sure to get a radio that had CTCSS capability because those repeaters needed that.
What I'm wondering is the Yaesu FT-270R a good beginner's radio?
I don't know enough about amateur radio to tell you what all I want to do. But I want to get on the air and talk to some of the local club members and hopefully learn more about amateur radio before I buy an expensive HF transceiver.
I also plan on building or buying an antenna for the handheld when I'm using it at home. Does that sound like a good plan for me to follow?
Thanks,
It is, as you've probably found out already, a basic 2 meter radio. It's nothing fancy, and there's nothing wrong with that. Before buying a single band radio, you should check to see if there is any activity on the other vhf/uhf bands, like 220 or 440. If there is activity, you may want to go with a dual band radio.
That will certainly increase your range, which is important. At some point, you will probably want to purchase a regular mobile 2 meter rig and a power supply to use in the house. That will be easier to use and also give you a lot more output power.
Would a Yeasu FT-1900R mobile 2 meter rig be a good choice? If so, I was considering that one.
Once again, see my comments about a 2 meter only rig. But, that's a fine radio, too. Another thing to consider about a 2 meter only HT is that if you travel, you may go to an area that has a lot of 440 activity, so it's nice to have that option.
Check out the Wouxun KG-UVD1P series of dual-banders.
Cheap and good.
Wouxun KG-UVD1P - KG-UV2D - KG-UV920R Mobile Transceiver
Cheap and good.
Wouxun KG-UVD1P - KG-UV2D - KG-UV920R Mobile Transceiver
I'm hearing and reading many different suggestions. Now I've got to decide.
I've learned that I definitely want a dual band.
I called a local Amateur Radio member in my area and talked to him for a while. He recommended I get a Yaesu FT-7900R.
I might just buy that unless I hear some critical comments about it.
I've learned that I definitely want a dual band.
I called a local Amateur Radio member in my area and talked to him for a while. He recommended I get a Yaesu FT-7900R.
I might just buy that unless I hear some critical comments about it.
Hello,
I'm new here also.
Been a ham since 4/2009. My grandfather has been a ham since 1947. Found this forum and looking to get some answers on IRLP. I have a Kenwood TM-V71 for a base radio with a diamond dual-band antenna on the roof. I usually get on the local (Los Angeles) 2M/440 repeaters and echolink so I have made lots of friends via radio. I am now trying to explore using repeaters for IRLP. A ham friend recommended I check the IRLP node status page and contact the Node owners if I want to use their node. My questions are:
How do you use IRLP? DTMF controls of the repeater like controlling a remote base? Thanks
Cheers
I'm new here also.
Been a ham since 4/2009. My grandfather has been a ham since 1947. Found this forum and looking to get some answers on IRLP. I have a Kenwood TM-V71 for a base radio with a diamond dual-band antenna on the roof. I usually get on the local (Los Angeles) 2M/440 repeaters and echolink so I have made lots of friends via radio. I am now trying to explore using repeaters for IRLP. A ham friend recommended I check the IRLP node status page and contact the Node owners if I want to use their node. My questions are:
How do you use IRLP? DTMF controls of the repeater like controlling a remote base? Thanks
Cheers
