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August 18, 2012, 03:23:16 PM
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Is anyone here a HAM Radio guy?
I started taking an electronics certification at a Tech School and am gearing towards Broadcast Engineering and the teach would like me to get my Amateur Extra class license. I was just wondering if anyone else on the forum is a HAM Operator. I just started studying for the test and I haven't even looked at equipment or anything but maybe when I get there we could attempt to chat via radio!
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I took all three tests at once and got my Amateur Extra Class license my call sign is AD0DK!
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TheButterZone
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October 02, 2013, 12:07:12 AM |
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N6ATF (tech vanity) here, can only afford cheapo Baofeng VHF/UHFs.
Renewed a matter of minutes or hours before fcc.gov was shut down. HA!
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Saying that you don't trust someone because of their behavior is completely valid.
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danieldaniel
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October 02, 2013, 12:12:32 AM |
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I'm KB1ZCL. Only a tech, though.
@TheButterZone: lmfao. Lucky!
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October 02, 2013, 11:21:12 AM |
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What is so fun about HAM Radio? I kept on seeing this. But have no idea why some people love it so much. Is this the same a CB radio?
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Zeek_W
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October 02, 2013, 11:30:11 AM |
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N6ATF (tech vanity) here, can only afford cheapo Baofeng VHF/UHFs.
Renewed a matter of minutes or hours before fcc.gov was shut down. HA!
Baofengs are fun little devices! Listened in to the ISS the other day! |
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b!z
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October 02, 2013, 01:04:27 PM |
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What is so fun about HAM Radio? I kept on seeing this. But have no idea why some people love it so much. Is this the same a CB radio?
I have the same question too. Is the signal actually strong enough to talk to someone on the other side of the world? It sounds hard to believe. |
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gwoplock
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October 02, 2013, 02:04:37 PM |
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What is so fun about HAM Radio? I kept on seeing this. But have no idea why some people love it so much. Is this the same a CB radio?
I have the same question too. Is the signal actually strong enough to talk to someone on the other side of the world? It sounds hard to believe. we can run up to 1.5Kw so yes we can go a long way. second we skip off the atmosphere to go longer distances example:  kf5kqj (tech) |
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October 02, 2013, 02:25:57 PM |
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What is so fun about HAM Radio? I kept on seeing this. But have no idea why some people love it so much. Is this the same a CB radio?
I have the same question too. Is the signal actually strong enough to talk to someone on the other side of the world? It sounds hard to believe. we can run up to 1.5Kw so yes we can go a long way. second we skip off the atmosphere to go longer distances example: kf5kqj (tech) And what do you usually do with the radio? Listen to radio stations? Or do you just talk to strangers? |
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October 02, 2013, 02:29:55 PM |
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Also, what does (tech) mean when you all post your HAM radio ID's?
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gwoplock
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October 02, 2013, 03:25:06 PM |
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What is so fun about HAM Radio? I kept on seeing this. But have no idea why some people love it so much. Is this the same a CB radio?
I have the same question too. Is the signal actually strong enough to talk to someone on the other side of the world? It sounds hard to believe. we can run up to 1.5Kw so yes we can go a long way. second we skip off the atmosphere to go longer distances example: kf5kqj (tech) And what do you usually do with the radio? Listen to radio stations? Or do you just talk to strangers? talk to strangers. Also, what does (tech) mean when you all post your HAM radio ID's?
the class of license we have- technician, general, or extra. |
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katie.mckinley (OP)
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November 09, 2013, 07:15:55 PM |
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Ok since I have posted my original post... I finished the Tech School and while I was still enrolled I got my Amateur Extra Class License back in March. Took all three tests at once, my Call sign is AD0DK! You can usually find me on the 40 meter band with my home built antenna using an old Kenwood T-430S (which is the exact same model from the Korean movie "Ditto" that I love).
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katie.mckinley (OP)
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November 09, 2013, 07:18:21 PM |
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What is so fun about HAM Radio? I kept on seeing this. But have no idea why some people love it so much. Is this the same a CB radio?
I have the same question too. Is the signal actually strong enough to talk to someone on the other side of the world? It sounds hard to believe. I know gwoplock already answered but from Kansas and Colorado, I've been able to reach people in Japan and South Korea whom I attempt to talk to as much as possible. There is a lot to factor in though, skip, atmospheric conditions and so on. |
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