Posted on 01/05/2021 11:16:13 AM PST by Red Badger
Need to find some amateur radio experts for FReeper, Magnum44.
We used to have a Ham Radio Ping List run bet Denver DitDat, but he hasn't been on since 2006...................
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The RPi is essentially a plug and play to be honest. If this old man can do it, so can you. I am not so inclined. I am studying for the extra and frankly the math equations are beyond my little head. I would rather they bring back CW than have to add the alphabet and figure out picofarads and microhenrys.
I very recently purchased the Yaesu FT DX 3000 to replace the Icom 751 that was gifted to me to get me on the air. (I am going to pass along that radio. Works well once I replaced the memory board).
I am using the DX Commander Multi-Band Wire Vertical antenna from England. Works like a champ. Next on the list is an Ameritron 811H and matching tuner, (although I should have my wires cut to tune perfectly right?)
I am really liking the DX 3000. Everyone is purchasing the Icom 7300 but I wanted a radio, not a television screen.
Yup, but if you want a Shack in a Box get the Yaesu 991A. Or Icom 7100, but they have that overshoot problem don’t they?
If you have proof of your license, then the FCC says all you have to do is retake the Technician test and you will have your General license restored. But FCC is now having a $35 license fee. (whatever...)
I gave you a short answer about “secure” at Post #21 and just got back on a regular computer so I can expand on answers to your #10. I also see you’ve had lots of other responses which have raised other questions. Let’s see what I can cover as 30-year licensed ham, Extra Class, Volunteer Examiner who has also taught Technician courses several times.
Shopping list for HF: you’ve been given lots of guidance already and I would suggest you carefully consider the ICOM IC-7300 that some others have posted about in the thread. My amateur radio club bought a couple for our mobile operations trailer and I got to try it at Field Day back in June. It worked really well and got good signal reports with just a dipole antenna about 30’ in the air.
Most of the current radios offer easy connectivity for data transmission. Older radios will require some outboard equipment and cabling to interface with a computer for the various data modes. As others have mentioned, the current hot data mode is FT8 and is very good for long-distance contacts.
“But FCC is now having a $35 license fee. (whatever...)”
The fee is not in effect yet as it hasn’t been published in the Federal Register but it is coming before long.
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You might check this 2017 thread for call signs.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3612795/posts
That’s what I’m doing. Rote memorization.
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If there’s a HAM ping list created as a result of this thread, please add me. I’m studying for my operator’s license, and I’ll test when the local club starts meeting again.
Plus, I need to save for a radio set and the PMB I’ll be registered to. Don’t want my home address being public.
Thanks T,
Based on what I’ve heard or learned so far, I am definitely leaning toward the 7300. It seems like a good fit for my needs. I would like to avoid earlier stuff where I’d have to look for that outboard equipment to get the capability I’m seeking. Plug and play suits me for this. :)
You should be able to compile a very good list from this thread..................
First post here, I’m KA3WRW
Welcome to FR!......................
OK - will do, I am retired DOD
Please add me to the ham radio list. Thanks
Since the thread is open, does anybody know of a suitable substitute for the Heathkit HP-23 power supply for an HW-101 transceiver, or is that the only one compatible?
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