Tribe.net. Local Connections AlohaSteven http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/64b76cfd-21d1-4006-a44e-b84917a6ba4b 2009-10-02T11:18:36Z 2008-05-20T20:20:31Z

<div>I am wondering how much expense I should plan for allowing my toy budget in order to purchase a complete shortwave radio set-up, meaning everything needed from microphone to antenna and all the equipment inbetween? <br/> <br/>Though I will not actually be actively shopping for one to two years I am starting now with learning about which brands and systems others like using and find reliable. One old-timer I spoke with awhile back said his ancient box --which has actual red-glowing vacuum tubes in it-- is the only way to go, so I'd imagine opinions and experiences vary quite a bit regarding best equipment types, brands and models. <br/> <br/>Doubtless there is also a price range, with an approximate lower end for the costs to expect and no upper limit depending on how ornate and elaborate one wants to get. My interest is in assembling a system which has a very long distance range (I'm in Alaska right now but it will eventually be located on the Big Island of Hawaii), allows good quality voice communication (versus Morse only), and is reliable (in the sense of not breaking down frequently and needing to be sent to the shop for diagnosis and new parts). Seems like the eventual actual cost for setting up and ongoingly using a system in any sort of undertaking (whether fishing fly-tieing or stained glass or old car restoration) is always a whole lot higher than one might naively think it will be at the outset when one is all flush with more enthusiasm than good sense, so I'd be interested to hear folks' estimates of how much to figure --bottom line-- it is going to end up costing to put together a solid and powerful shortwave set-up. <br/> <br/>Any suggestions? <br/> <br/>Thanks in advance for whatever comments you might share. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 7 replies </div>

AlohaSteven 2008-05-20T20:20:31Z Shooter-666 http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/ec304c06-4340-45b6-86be-58541f15efba 2008-07-23T19:08:32Z 2007-01-14T13:06:37Z

<div>What would be the best radio/scanner, that is portable, to get these days? <br/> <br/>Shooter <br/>KD8ANE</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 3 replies </div>

Shooter-666 2007-01-14T13:06:37Z DaB0mb http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/90b389e8-052e-4e44-9a3d-ae217fe55655 2008-04-27T16:40:02Z 2007-06-10T08:28:02Z

<div>I'm not a hammy, but my grandfather was. He passed away a few years ago and now that I'm doing podcasts, I feel like I'm carrying on in his spirit, but with different tools. <br/> <br/>I don't know jack about ham radio. <br/> <br/>Can anybody on this thread politely school me? I'm here to learn more about this technology.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 8 replies </div>

DaB0mb 2007-06-10T08:28:02Z http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/c1f4b371-ecf7-4391-b6be-ed78e94a61c8 2008-03-06T23:02:32Z 2007-01-24T20:29:19Z

<div>anyone here interested in obtaining a packet system? i have a complete system for sale. it's a radio shack htx-252, a kantronics KAM Plus, a TRILECTRIC 440H linear, all the cables to interface, incuding controlbox for footswitch for transmit that also has earphone plug, mic plug. manuals. transciever has a mike too. <br/>all you need is your antenna and computer. <br/>make me an offer by tribe email</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 2 replies </div>

2007-01-24T20:29:19Z tonyb http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/1de309e1-428e-4e73-8150-579a6ad5cdc4 2008-01-05T23:28:42Z 2008-01-05T23:28:42Z

<div>Has anyone here dealt with sending a radio in to Kenwood for service? <br/> <br/>If so, how did it go? How long did it take? What did it wind up costing? Any other info would be great too. <br/> <br/>I finally figured out my D7 definately has an audio problem with received signals on the "B" band. If anyone knows anything about it that may help great! (I can not hear received audio on the B band, I can hear static if I open the squelch, but that's it.) <br/> <br/>Thanks all. <br/>-Tony</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

tonyb 2008-01-05T23:28:42Z http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/7217a455-2cbf-4b2f-b1b0-a1d202245641 2007-12-02T03:54:43Z 2007-11-22T18:40:55Z

<div>Hello everyone <br/> <br/>Im trying to obtain an instructional video called "Ham Radio Horizons". It was shown to me yesterday but about 1 minute into the video, the videotape cut out. Sadly this video tape was so old that it was growing mold so I am not going to be able to watch the video from there. Anyone know if there is a place online that might have this video. I have searched YouTube and other well-known vid repositories but turned up nothing. <br/> <br/>Kat</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 3 replies </div>

2007-11-22T18:40:55Z MickD http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/8cde7a83-1b62-469c-a331-f99850ad70a7 2007-06-25T10:53:40Z 2007-06-20T02:39:24Z

<div>Been thinking of getting into amateur radio here in Georgia. What does it take to get one started? Is it expensive? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 2 replies </div>

MickD 2007-06-20T02:39:24Z tansinthesun http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/03aa1e8c-da61-4f60-8089-7620b011bb95 2007-02-26T01:13:59Z 2006-12-25T18:13:07Z

<div> Hey you know who you are; time for "General Class or Higher!!! The code is still with us but just for fun now as it should be. No longer the code is needed to pass so get a license manual and get some work done!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 1 reply </div>

tansinthesun 2006-12-25T18:13:07Z shiyoushaNamae http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/82973c3d-558c-4d97-87b5-7f3c3c6bd73a 2007-01-12T17:45:13Z 2005-11-12T16:27:56Z

<div>Are there any Colorado Hams, on this site. You don't have to be from Colorado. Everyone is welcome. It has Lots of good links if you are in the state or are coming to visit. <br/> <br/>http://tribes.tribe.net/hamco</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 2 replies </div>

shiyoushaNamae 2005-11-12T16:27:56Z DJ http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/088b0d32-66f5-4881-a242-481166b7f5bd 2006-12-31T02:17:23Z 2004-05-24T04:40:49Z

<div>Ok, so this is a continuation of my post in the other thread but I thought it coulc use a thread of it's own for responses. The question I posed in the other thread is as follows: <br/> <br/>Does it concern any of you hams out there that this might happen? Do you think it will bring "new blood" into the ham ranks or just spoil the amateur bands the way that lax regulations and licensing did on the old citizens band? <br/> <br/>Would like to hear everyones feedback. <br/> <br/>- David</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 56 replies </div>

DJ 2004-05-24T04:40:49Z Kasey http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/b16f4f07-e5bc-4e78-bbd3-f1a897ef956a 2006-11-28T12:07:24Z 2006-11-17T06:48:32Z

<div>I passed my Technician Test on Monday! :) Whew, a lot to think about in grad school right now! ~Kasey</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 5 replies </div>

Kasey 2006-11-17T06:48:32Z finswimmer http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/b9c75a6c-34e1-4d32-a3d6-748cfb0cea4a 2006-11-18T20:07:30Z 2005-11-11T20:08:22Z

<div>How many of you folks on this tribe have ham radio license plates on your car or truck? What are the pros of having them? The cons? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 12 replies </div>

finswimmer 2005-11-11T20:08:22Z Jon http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/cad37f98-606f-415a-9d1f-eb351dad45de 2006-11-11T04:16:00Z 2004-01-03T08:17:49Z

<div>Anyone know how I could turn my Linux distribution into a ham radio using the built in 'HAM RADIO' kernel module? <br/> <br/>I've noticed the module, but, I'm not sure what hardware I'd need in order to make it work. <br/> <br/>I think it'd fun to set up.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 12 replies </div>

Jon 2004-01-03T08:17:49Z David http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/b162a2f7-bc06-49dc-9f57-7712917e5ad0 2006-10-27T05:06:32Z 2004-08-28T18:02:20Z

<div>If there's anyone in the San Francisco Bay Area who'd like to do some on-air CW practice, let me know. Technicians too. If your 6m or 2m rig doesn't support CW, one can easily use FM simplex for CW practice if your rig will take a key. <br/> <br/>I have an extra license, but I've been a ham for only two years. My top speed is only around 15-18 wpm, so I could use the practice. I'd be happy to set up a sked with someone who'd like to practice at 10 wpm or even 5 wpm. <br/> <br/>David <br/>K9WQ <br/>San Francisco</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 9 replies </div>

David 2004-08-28T18:02:20Z costin http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/9db477bb-edaf-4cab-b9ef-159c56de787c 2006-09-11T04:05:20Z 2006-09-11T04:05:20Z

<div>I am interested about polarity for battery-pack <br/> <br/>I have a transceiver without battery pack</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

costin 2006-09-11T04:05:20Z Shooter-666 http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/2ebd8315-4da0-416b-bb70-34c294bc3d45 2006-08-08T07:04:44Z 2006-07-28T12:31:00Z

<div>I am interested in studying radio. Is there anywhere that offers an associates degree? <br/> <br/>Caleb "Shooter" Schaber <br/>KD8ANE</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 7 replies </div>

Shooter-666 2006-07-28T12:31:00Z shiyoushaNamae http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/fd549a4a-9020-451c-8d59-d6a5a11faab5 2006-06-20T23:12:03Z 2006-06-19T08:07:21Z

<div>Can anyone tell me if E-QSL is legal for contesting or awards like the WAS? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 4 replies </div>

shiyoushaNamae 2006-06-19T08:07:21Z shiyoushaNamae http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/621e54c4-2964-46b9-bc72-068ed39c122f 2006-06-20T11:02:59Z 2006-06-17T07:50:13Z

<div>Reminder: ARRL Kids Day is Saturday, June 17(Jun 15, 2006) -- The next opportunity to bring Amateur Radio into the lives of young people is Saturday, June 17, when ARRL's second Kids Day of 2006 takes place. "It's their special day, so make the most of it," says ARRL Education and Technology Program Coordinator Mark Spencer, WA8SME. Kids day begins at 1800 UTC and continues until 2400 UTC. There's no limit on operating time. Suggested exchanges are first name, age, location and favorite color. Call "CQ Kids Day" to elicit contacts. "More hams are getting involved in Kids Day, and it shows," Spencer says. "Why not join in the fun and invite some kids to experience the 'magic of radio' in your shack June 17?" Sumner Weisman, W1VIV, did just that in January, and several youngsters (photo) enjoyed operating from the Framingham (MA) Amateur Radio Association's W1FY. Spencer suggests that while the kids are experiencing the fun of ham radio, their licensed mentors encourage them to pursue their own ham radio tickets. Suggested frequencies are 14.270 to 14.300 MHz, 21.380 to 21.400 MHz and 28.350 to 28.400 MHz, plus local VHF repeaters with the sponsor's permission. Licensees should observe third-party traffic restrictions when making DX contacts. These apply when unlicensed individuals communicate via ham radio. More information on Kids Day is in June QST, p 53. <br/> <br/>Kid's Day Rules <br/>Educational Activities: Recruitment &amp; Education • Kid's Day Survey <br/> <br/>Purpose: Kid's Day is intended to encourage young people (licensed or not) to enjoy Amateur Radio. It can give young people hands-on on-the-air experience so they might develop an interest in pursuing a license in the future. It is intended to give hams a chance to share their station with their children. <br/>Dates: January 8 and June 17 2006. <br/>CQ KID'S DAY DE WA9LGQ <br/>Fun was the apparent result of a successful recipe--a recipe that included lots of preplanning, food, and Ham Radio. At the Indianapolis the Red Cross Chapter house, the Red Cross radio disaster group sponsored its very first Kids Day event. [Full Story] <br/> <br/> <br/>Time: 1800 to 2400Z. No limit on operating time. <br/>Suggested exchange: Name, age, location and favorite color. You are encouraged to work the same station again if an operator has changed. Call "CQ Kid's Day." <br/>Suggested Frequencies: 28350 to 28400 kHz, 21380 to 21400, 14270 to 14300 kHz and 2-meter repeater frequencies with permission from your area repeater sponsor. Observe third party traffic restrictions when making DX QSOs. <br/>Reporting: Logs and comments may be posted on the Internet. Those without Internet access may forward comments to the Boring Amateur Radio Club (address below). <br/> <br/>Awards: all participants are eligible to receive a colorful certificate (it becomes the child's personalized sales brochure on ham radio). You can download this certificate for free, customized with the kids' names, after filling out our Kid's Day Survey, or send a 9 X 12 SASE to: Boring Amateur Radio Club, PO Box 1357; Boring, OR 97009. More details may be obtained by joining the Kid's Day Reflector. <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 5 replies </div>

shiyoushaNamae 2006-06-17T07:50:13Z shiyoushaNamae http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/ee6784ed-cfe5-4d83-a5be-26f2194d2db1 2006-06-06T17:43:41Z 2006-06-06T07:13:14Z

<div>DR2006F / SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS / FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2006 <br/> <br/>http://www.amateurradio2006.de <br/> <br/> <br/>DR2006F is one of the SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS during the FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2006 held in GERMANY. This specific callsign is beeing aired by hams living around the STADIUM FRANKFURT in Hessen. All contacts with this station will be confirmed automatically via the DARC QSL bureau. Please do not send a QSL card via the bureau - it is not needed. SWLs may send via bureau or direct. <br/>There is a total of 38 special event stations active from May 13 to July 16, 2006. 26 of them with the DQ2006 prefix, for the different districts of the DARC and 12 with the DR2006 prefix, each of them assigned to one of the SOCCER-STADIUMS used during FOOTBALL WOLRD CUP 2006. <br/> <br/>A special award is available for working a number of special event stations and German stations. Please find details at the URL given above. <br/> <br/>Station Manager: DF7ZS --- QSL-Manager: DF4ZL </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 2 replies </div>

shiyoushaNamae 2006-06-06T07:13:14Z Shooter-666 http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/7e5f93c9-e868-4e4a-8bd3-6005cd09a8dc 2006-05-03T19:41:01Z 2006-05-03T19:41:01Z

<div>I am working in Afghanistan. Heading to Kandahar Monday. June, I head to Iraq. I wondered (long shot) if someone might have a handheld Ham radio I could "borrow" . . . I have an APO. <br/> <br/>Caleb "Shooter" Schaber KD8ANE</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

Shooter-666 2006-05-03T19:41:01Z Shooter-666 http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/972bbf89-f4e2-4907-8f64-b0a9482180d7 2006-05-03T15:45:05Z 2005-10-14T00:18:57Z

<div>Is an S meter some thing I can use to test the strength of a radio signal? <br/> <br/>Is there something that is hand held that will give me the band/freq of signals around me, other than my scanner. <br/> <br/>I saw something on TV where a guy from Popular mechanics had a computer program that showed the signals around is his area and their relative strengths. Does anyone know what this is and what kind of hardware you need? <br/> <br/>KD8ANE</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 6 replies </div>

Shooter-666 2005-10-14T00:18:57Z GlennLasher http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/4ce9a098-e64d-46b0-a961-6a73fabf9f7a 2006-04-04T14:29:30Z 2006-04-04T14:29:30Z

<div>I hope you will all forgive me for popping in to promote a new tribe. The tribe is called Appropriate Use of Technology. <br/> <br/>We are addicted to technology. For all the hope that it holds out, though, so much of the technology that surrounds us is utter crap. I established the tribe as a place for the discussion of technology, its benefits, costs (both economic and social) as well as a place to praise or pan technologies that are well or poorly implemented. <br/> <br/>I feel that members of the ham radio tribe would be interested because of the technological tie-in. <br/> <br/>The tribe can be found at http://tribes.tribe.net/appropriate-tech <br/> <br/>Thank you.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

GlennLasher 2006-04-04T14:29:30Z warren http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/7cefedce-ceb9-42fd-8200-1af4043dccb8 2006-02-10T04:48:33Z 2006-01-21T22:44:17Z

<div>Well, Jim Haynie, W5JBP, has stepped down, which is sad in that of the previous 12 presidents of the ARRL, he was easily the most responsive and available. <br/> <br/>The new president is Joel Harrison, who I've known a long time. He's a good old boy. And he used to have a mustasche. <br/> <br/>But look at the picture here http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2006/01/20/2/?nc=1 and tell me he doesn't look a lot like Al Gore now. <br/> <br/>I wish Joel luck. He will need it.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 2 replies </div>

warren 2006-01-21T22:44:17Z Little_John http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/3d84db83-3686-4d00-a443-3a954f18a1f2 2006-02-08T18:12:25Z 2006-02-08T18:12:25Z

<div>I have started a new tribe for Morse Code. <br/> <br/>http://tribes.tribe.net/cw <br/> <br/>this site is for everything about learning and using CW.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

Little_John 2006-02-08T18:12:25Z shiyoushaNamae http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/b74c212c-5bbc-4003-ab6c-eaf5aec5ae1e 2006-01-21T09:34:10Z 2006-01-21T09:34:10Z

<div>I posted the info here. <br/> <br/>http://tribes.tribe.net/hamco/thread/124b7525-fc4c-4c80-be9a-5b9cfa9f0431 <br/> <br/>73 <br/>Mike</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

shiyoushaNamae 2006-01-21T09:34:10Z Shooter-666 http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/ddbe9029-8121-48b1-81f4-f3eee625ffcd 2006-01-05T02:21:33Z 2006-01-04T16:03:36Z

<div>I am in Kabul, Afghanistan and my friend needs to set up a motorola radio repeater and get some radios for his crew to communicate around the town. Does anyove have any advice on which systems would be good, and what a repeater costs. We'll be putting it on a house. <br/> <br/>Caleb "Shooter" Schaber <br/>KD8AnE</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 3 replies </div>

Shooter-666 2006-01-04T16:03:36Z tinymoose http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/a3512143-c61a-4ebc-9463-a1803c9fc8c7 2005-12-21T03:41:17Z 2005-12-20T03:53:29Z

<div>Want to find out how many folks here like to play around on the 6m band. I have some old PRC-6's sitting in the crawlspace, and have thought about re-crystalling, and making some battery packs to get them functional again. <br/> <br/>73</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 3 replies </div>

tinymoose 2005-12-20T03:53:29Z Swaz http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/4d397174-7ca3-4035-a6fa-06ad9a63609d 2005-10-22T18:03:22Z 2005-10-22T18:03:22Z

<div> <br/>Like playing with surveillence equipment? Interested in epionage and counter espionage? Like to collect spy gear? SPOOKVILLE is for you! <br/> <br/>spookville.tribe.net </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

Swaz 2005-10-22T18:03:22Z shiyoushaNamae http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/75919485-aebb-476e-9479-ceb8a22158d6 2005-10-12T23:52:08Z 2005-10-12T23:52:08Z

<div> <br/>48th Jamboree on the Air - 15-16 October 2005 <br/> <br/>JOTA is an annual event in which about 500,000 Scouts and Guides all over the world make contact with each other by means of amateur radio. It is a real Jamboree during which Scouting experiences are exchanged and ideas are shared, thus contributing to the world brotherhood of Scouting The JOTA is a world-wide event. Units may operate for 48 hours or any part thereof, from Saturday 00.00 h until Sunday 24.00 h local time. It is for members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), and also for members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). <br/> <br/> <br/>http://www.arrl.org/FandES/ead/jota.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

shiyoushaNamae 2005-10-12T23:52:08Z dcrisis http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/b2a3e01d-33f1-4129-b9b8-db736c15a456 2005-08-25T16:56:41Z 2005-08-25T16:56:41Z

<div>Hey Everyone, <br/> <br/>I'm focusing my personal collection and have lots of radios that I've collected over the years, some exotic, for sale. I have some nice HT1000's that I got in a trade, as well as some beefy SABERs. There are some exotic GP-68's, the field programmable moto, and much more. There are also GMRS type accepted radios and I can help with licensing if you need that. <br/> <br/>These radios are ones that I've used in the past but no longer buy new batteries for. You may need to replace them but I have a line into a good aftermarket battery company so I'll do what I can to help. <br/> <br/>http://www.desmondcrisis.com/forsale/ <br/> <br/>Message me with any questions. Thanks for looking. <br/> <br/>DC <br/>KC6VHG / KAG0675</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

dcrisis 2005-08-25T16:56:41Z sfduke http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/500726c7-2555-4b7e-9e20-4d38dd1fd7af 2005-08-20T20:03:25Z 2005-08-20T20:03:25Z

<div>I was looking in 'Amateur Radio new products' and I saw this cool portable antenna, it is mainly for 144mhz however for an additional $1.50 they will include an element for 440mhz. The antenna arrived yesterday and it appears to be well made. I plan on putting it on a ' 20ft painters pole' and then making a base that can be used when I am parked. by slipping the base under the rear tire, and slipping the pole into a piece of pipe.The antenna is available from w5ncd and he own's Bosque Communications. Do a search and you will find his GP2 antenna. www.w5ncd.com 73s..</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

sfduke 2005-08-20T20:03:25Z sfduke http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/9a94aa48-bf87-45f0-83ea-69b25b4b2945 2005-08-18T16:27:49Z 2005-08-17T02:25:11Z

<div>Could we start a class to prepare for the Extra License? Might anyone be interested? Bay area Hams?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 3 replies </div>

sfduke 2005-08-17T02:25:11Z DJ http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/3fea09f3-28ad-4907-a8df-611bfdaa2aa9 2005-08-15T08:53:24Z 2005-07-28T22:00:13Z

<div>Well, since EVERYONE has had a different experience with antennas... I thought I'd pose the question anyway. <br/> <br/>I recently bought a Butternut multi-band HF vertical for my home station but i'm having second thoughts about putting it up because most hams i've talked have told me tuning is a MAJOR issue with these type of antennas, as is the need for LOTS of radials in order to get them to function properly on all the bands they're designed for. I don't really have the lot space for the radials so that is going to be a problem. <br/> <br/>I DO however, have trees! So, I think I'm going to purhcase a G5RV dipole tomorrow while i'm at HRO in Oakland. Most hams I've talked to have told me they've had very good results over all with these and i've heard plenty of them on the air now too. <br/> <br/>I'd like some feedback from any of you "Elmers" out there. <br/> <br/>- David, KG6WID</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 12 replies </div>

DJ 2005-07-28T22:00:13Z JR http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/5514f85d-b41d-4434-8037-cf55beb5da84 2005-08-07T14:30:38Z 2005-07-11T00:37:05Z

<div>I am not going to complain that ham radio is turning into appliance operators, we need them as well as we need the workers, the dabblers, the vhf onlys, the hf onlys, the---- onlys. You see everyone can have a spot in ham radio. My question (s) like more into the can and cannot departments. We seem to have a lot of cannots.. everyone knows someone in that field. I cannot learn this, I cannot fix this, I cannot --put your own here. <br/>Folks and fellow hams. We cannot put a man on the moon. (Sorry Wayne, I believe we have) and yet because of technology we did. Hams were in the developement of radio before most people could spell it. I went to electronics school in Memphis, Tenn. On the wall was a small notice. "in this building there is no such word as can't or always!" <br/>Have all the experimentation died? I notice even in QST there might be one or two articles to build, CQ mag about the same. I know they have to have the article first but what about the ideas for projects. I saw a newsletter fro qrp and there were a half dozen projects.. yes of course it was cw but who says it has to be.. My radio. IC736 is unable to remove a powerline noise for me, I have no expertise in noise projects but I bet there is someone out there that has and perhaps built a small, simiple answer. When I had my Swan 350, I built a noise clipper for it. got it from the pages of 73 mag, it worked great, just two resistiors, two diodes and a 9 volt battery.. it worked clipping the magnitude of the audio signals.. no more crashing in my earphones. Not very technical you say, perhaps but for me it was a super answer and a great projects. I built my first PSK interface, it was a blast, now I use a Rascal from Buck Rogers. But Because of someone else I built it. A friend made a code key from a putty knife,,works.. <br/>Now I am asking, is there more articles out there that could be published for building.. Have you built something that works for you? Can you make a box that will move my audio from one ear to the other as a time delay, I think my brain will sort out the noise and elimate it. <br/>Don't like morse code, how about another way to communicate. Is there a magnitic shift of energy that can be used.. I don't know, All I want to make in a point, stop complaining about cannot and lets try can do. <br/>A lot of good knowledge is dying off every year, its time for harvest my fellow hams. Throw me a tidbit, even if it is for someting I don't use right now. JR.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 5 replies </div>

JR 2005-07-11T00:37:05Z Shooter-666 http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/5ef3d304-a519-45b3-bfdb-67a5ce3e84bf 2005-07-25T21:50:56Z 2005-07-24T02:23:19Z

<div>Does anyone know if there is a way to get on the internet via a ham radio?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 6 replies </div>

Shooter-666 2005-07-24T02:23:19Z DJ http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/cb71c840-115f-4d66-8336-a7513191f916 2005-07-19T12:02:16Z 2004-05-08T02:32:25Z

<div>Can anyone recommend a good software tutor for pc? I've been looking on the next and there are a bazillion! Any input would be helpful. <br/> <br/>Thanx. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 11 replies </div>

DJ 2004-05-08T02:32:25Z http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/34ad20f5-f414-48eb-b4ca-62b820de36c7 2005-07-17T17:42:48Z 2005-04-23T18:39:15Z

<div>This may seem dumb to you people but what exactly is Ham Radio and how do you get started?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 6 replies </div>

2005-04-23T18:39:15Z warren http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/53741864-e116-4c1d-bbea-174613ddbeb4 2005-04-26T21:51:52Z 2005-04-26T21:51:52Z

<div>I posted this on the bay area ham tribe, but it's worth cross posting here. <br/> <br/>If there are any tribers in the NorCal area who would like to do a Tribe Field Day effort in June, and aren't otherwise obligated, please let me know or post here, and we'll see if we can come up with something.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

warren 2005-04-26T21:51:52Z Aaron http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/c48cd6c0-dd34-4bee-a24e-ef214c3ec2b4 2005-04-04T02:53:05Z 2003-10-28T19:54:06Z

<div>Does anyone have any suggestions on getting more into the amateur culture? So far it seems like if you aren't in, it's hard to get in. and I don't know anyone else into it so it's even more complex. any ideas? Thanks! Aaron</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 10 replies </div>

Aaron 2003-10-28T19:54:06Z sharksurfer http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/b11c4c29-554c-42ce-8882-0e11c8c8832b 2005-02-12T18:08:06Z 2004-09-27T00:47:31Z

<div>Just wanted to say hello from WI! I am a newer Ham, for about 6 months now. I passed my tech test with 100%, and was done with it really fast due to the fact I work with wireless in my job with one of the local cell phone companys. Any one else out there like me? Work and play with RF? Let me know!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 8 replies </div>

sharksurfer 2004-09-27T00:47:31Z finswimmer http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/0ca49e60-b5ea-42b1-aa76-905472fc6df2 2004-12-31T21:37:16Z 2004-12-29T21:37:50Z

<div>Hey, all you CW guys--don't forget Straight Key Night, <br/>Dec. 31, 2004-Jan. 1, 2005! <br/> <br/>73. <br/> <br/>--Loren, AD6YU</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 4 replies </div>

finswimmer 2004-12-29T21:37:50Z http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/1ba03575-0cb6-4170-810a-521aa83e001e 2004-10-18T22:42:07Z 2004-10-18T22:42:07Z

<div>Greetings all, <br/> <br/>This weekend I got to install the Diamond discone antenna I bought about a year ago and then hooked up my new MFJ soundcard/radio interface to the computer and my Yaesu FT897 to try packet for the first time. <br/> <br/>I was able to create an account on my local BBS system K6VE-5:LABBS and review some of the help files. <br/> <br/>I was wondering is anyone has experience in finding/using an internet to PBBS gateway as I'd like to test that out next. <br/> <br/>My address would be KG6HNE@K6VE.#SCA.CA.USA.NOAM if someone wants to send me mail. <br/> <br/>Anyone else using packet out there? What for? <br/> <br/>Cheers! <br/>Tim <br/>KG6HNE</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

2004-10-18T22:42:07Z DJ http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/723c0ef0-fcd0-42e0-98e7-834417667dc4 2004-10-18T19:34:05Z 2004-09-15T10:43:59Z

<div>it's KG6WID. Studying for the element 3 already. Almost ready for the element 1...a few more weeks hopefully. <br/> <br/>73 <br/> <br/>- David</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 6 replies </div>

DJ 2004-09-15T10:43:59Z sean1234 http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/88d9c4d2-3fff-42e0-b85b-e42d64d5f1b9 2004-09-25T23:19:01Z 2004-09-16T22:28:39Z

<div>Hey.. <br/> <br/>What would happen if you all woke up tomorrow and suddenly the FCC was dissolved and all broadcasting regulations were completely repealed? <br/> <br/>Would this be a good thing? Total chaos? <br/> <br/>Just how limited is broadcasting bandwidth? <br/> <br/>Is there a potential to have 1000's of stations running with relatively no interference? <br/> <br/>I appreciate your answers, brainstorms, musings, etc.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 3 replies </div>

sean1234 2004-09-16T22:28:39Z LiXarDoh http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/1a3bbf23-654f-4471-a756-758625033712 2004-09-13T15:15:24Z 2004-06-04T03:12:10Z

<div>Speak up, give us your excuse/reason and get ready for some encouragement.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 7 replies </div>

LiXarDoh 2004-06-04T03:12:10Z DJ http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/7f90fb59-48dc-479c-b2e8-2b1bad7047a2 2004-09-12T21:34:36Z 2004-09-10T09:21:23Z

<div>I passed my element 2 test today (got 100%!). I'll probably take the element 1 in a week or so. I overheard another applicant taking his and copied most of it from a distance...so I think I'm just about ready. <br/> <br/>I'll post my call as soon as I get it. <br/> <br/>- David </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 3 replies </div>

DJ 2004-09-10T09:21:23Z DJ http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/2c8aaf36-350a-4e2b-9d7e-82a7796fadd4 2004-09-06T15:21:24Z 2004-09-06T09:43:22Z

<div>Hey all. I'm going to take my tech exam on Thursday. I'm not sure if i'll be ready to take the element 1 by then or not (probably not) but i'm getting there. I'm doing 5wpm now...a few mistakes still but my accuracy is improving. <br/> <br/>I have question for some of you experienced with code. When learning the procedural signs "Break" &amp; "End Of message" is it best to translate them as the letters OR the = and + symbols? Since I've started translating the other signs as the letters SK and KN I wanted to make sure that I learn a correct method so that I don't have to re-teach myself. <br/> <br/>Can Anyone assist? <br/> <br/>- David</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 1 reply </div>

DJ 2004-09-06T09:43:22Z JerryAZ http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/16de17b3-7745-4190-aa43-b1ebc8d33077 2004-07-06T22:58:26Z 2004-07-01T04:54:39Z

<div>hi i'm looking for the dry cell pack for the Alinco dj-580 <br/>the edh-11 <br/>i've called almost every website online that used to carry them <br/>maybe someone on here might have one sitting on there shelf or know someone who does <br/> <br/>thx jerry</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 2 replies </div>

JerryAZ 2004-07-01T04:54:39Z creativecommunications http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/7bcec6ef-54d0-430d-bdf0-47f882153840 2004-06-10T15:48:39Z 2004-05-23T15:13:28Z

<div>i'd love to get a little information. like if someone was using one in sf. <br/> <br/>is it possible to organize an event or info session?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 3 replies </div>

creativecommunications 2004-05-23T15:13:28Z DJ http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/ff2ab8d8-2342-48c4-8911-0f4b4ee82a26 2004-06-08T06:29:14Z 2004-04-24T09:40:03Z

<div>Hey all. I'm an aspiring ham. I've got some of the study material but i was wondering if there are ever classes offered in the Sacramento valley area. If anyone knows can you please post some info? <br/> <br/>Thanx!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 14 replies </div>

DJ 2004-04-24T09:40:03Z Seth http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/7747a297-45eb-45f5-be4f-55862dc13e21 2004-06-08T02:01:38Z 2004-06-08T02:01:38Z

<div>... this could happen http://louvre.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/ca4/66b/ca466b6b-aac9-4908-8e61-9396064e8feb <br/> <br/>It's really a poor design and I didn't even know what the inside connection was until I opened it up. The dark area is apparently where the spring got a little toasty. If you're running any power at all, you'll want to stay away from these kind of connections in favor of using a cable.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

Seth 2004-06-08T02:01:38Z Anthony http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/5fa40b4d-b2dd-41d8-8814-9833df957a59 2004-05-06T05:08:18Z 2004-05-06T05:08:18Z

<div>Hello. Im Anthony Davis but you can call me Tony. Im a no code tech and my callsign is KE4HKS. Im wondering if someone could help me in here. Im looking for 2 things and Im wondering if anyone on the net might know where I can find them. 1st, about 10 yrs ago I knew of a packet to internet/internet to packet gateway on the net, does anyone know where I can find a good packet link so I can get on packet over my internet connection. Also, Does anyone know where I can watch slow scan or fast scan television online. Ive only heard that you can do this but I really wasnt sure where to look. Thanks and 73's Tony KE4HKS</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

Anthony 2004-05-06T05:08:18Z JR http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/cb2a8eff-1eb9-4d08-85b4-e63d360e20c2 2004-04-26T01:29:21Z 2004-04-26T01:29:21Z

<div>I have an Azden Radio.. tx quit on it. can't seem to fine anything wrong but sold all my test equipment wheni retired.. So is there anyone out the that still fixes these old radios.. This is a two meter 3000 model.. great radio in its day. Also have an old Kenwood 7950 that blows fuses. I think its the final but since its hard for me to get at, wonder if anyone has had one theat did the same. (Tried the diode at the power connecter.. unsoldered it. same results. ) Appreciate any ideas. thanks. JR wb7wvo</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

JR 2004-04-26T01:29:21Z sean1234 http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/ca5ced3c-9ace-46aa-b2ba-23e527cba197 2004-04-16T16:17:46Z 2004-03-16T12:06:03Z

<div>I'm interested in installing a CB radio in my 4x4. <br/> <br/>What brand/model is best?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 6 replies </div>

sean1234 2004-03-16T12:06:03Z Tesla http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/1ab8583d-4512-466a-8d2b-ce70c8d8fd67 2004-03-24T06:33:33Z 2004-03-22T03:24:05Z

<div>What do I need to turn on... Should I add the repeaters? What features do I need to add.. Sorry for the newbie questions...</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 2 replies </div>

Tesla 2004-03-22T03:24:05Z http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/a6a0b21e-5fc9-4f1d-b11c-d05a18668387 2004-03-18T01:18:42Z 2003-12-15T23:07:03Z

<div>snarfle. kak.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 2 replies </div>

2003-12-15T23:07:03Z Kent http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/3db0c842-2a85-4ca2-a021-75bca5f6eb7c 2004-02-03T06:40:59Z 2004-01-23T14:35:05Z

<div>I am new here and just wanted to introduce myself. <br/> <br/>I live in Menomonee Falls, WI near Milwaukee. My interests are HF mobiling, VHF/UHF, grid hopping, DXing and contesting. <br/> <br/>73's to all! <br/> <br/>Kent</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 3 replies </div>

Kent 2004-01-23T14:35:05Z albertoforero http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/894f42c7-539b-40c0-b5c0-cfe618f4b844 2004-01-29T01:33:50Z 2004-01-29T01:33:50Z

<div>Hi guys, <br/> <br/>I posted some QSL cards in the photo album of the printed ephemera tribe <br/> <br/>printedephemera.tribe.net <br/> <br/>Feel free to check em out and add your own! <br/> <br/>Alberto</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

albertoforero 2004-01-29T01:33:50Z tinymoose http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/66a3cba5-f6a3-4907-a752-1a33fc84b320 2004-01-23T02:38:31Z 2003-12-19T01:02:41Z

<div>Looking for any good sites to help with a modding project for some EFJ 8655's i picked up. <br/> <br/>They're 800/900mhz trunked mobile rigs which i'm looking to adjust for 902Mhz Ham Band. <br/> <br/>Thanks, <br/>-A <br/>kc6tbo</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 1 reply </div>

tinymoose 2003-12-19T01:02:41Z finswimmer http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/341bb4d2-201a-43cc-bd5e-40ea9fd536f5 2003-12-31T07:11:01Z 2003-12-31T07:11:01Z

<div>ARRL Straight Key Night is on from <br/>New Year's Eve through New Year's Day. <br/>Break out those straight keys, and light up <br/>the airwaves with some beautiful CW!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 0 replies </div>

finswimmer 2003-12-31T07:11:01Z saltsea http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/cc15ffdd-5679-48d7-a7aa-968c3a880d57 2003-12-28T07:38:21Z 2003-12-27T07:12:44Z

<div>hi...new around here, no license yet <br/> <br/>my thing is offshore sailing..but i'm also a nostalgic technophile with a thing for lo-tech and oldschool gear <br/> <br/>not much electricity just a solar panel...i was thinking of getting an old reciever for weather time and some of the marine ssb nets....thought i would try getting into CW as a low power way of getting the odd message back relayed back home through a ham with email access....use the backstay as an antenna <br/> <br/>any marine mobile radio folk out there??</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 3 replies </div>

saltsea 2003-12-27T07:12:44Z Seth http://hamradio.tribe.net/thread/356d8912-311f-4738-9c54-7621f310b9bd 2003-11-08T15:46:53Z 2003-11-07T01:23:33Z

<div>I've been looking around for new digital amateur radio hardware and here's what I've found so far: <br/> <br/>Alinco has a few radios out: DR-620 VHF+UHF, DR-135MKII mobile/base and the DJ-596 &amp; DJ-593MkII VHF/UHF hand helds. <br/> <br/>Of course these require "optional digital cards" and Alinco is using some format of digital which is a point of much confusion in my mind. Mainly the confusion is due to this link:http://jn1jdz.ampr.jp/20F3/ From what I can gather there were perhaps older digital option cards that used 20F3 (the EJ-40U/43U for the DR-135 and DR-145 radios). After a bit of digging it seems this format was based on the established ITU-TV.32 protocol. <br/> <br/> Apparently the 20F3 format is incompatible with 10F3 which seems to be the format of the new digital option cards (EJ-47U) used in the DR-620 and the latest series of Alinco digital ready radios. <br/> <br/>Why do I get the feeling this is going to become another one of those format wars? It's like digital TV only worse ;-) <br/> <br/>http://www.alinco.com/usa.html <br/> <br/>AOR has an interesting box ARD9800 that allows you to run digital using your old analog radio. AOR is using AMBE2020 and DQPSK and apparently is compliant with the G4GUO open digital protocol (yet another format). Seems like a pretty cool box which allows for video/image to be sent as well. <br/> <br/>http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamacc/4050.html <br/> <br/> <br/>Then there is the new Icom system named D-STAR. This appears to be a pretty impressive and thought out communications network, however it is 1.2 GHz and up due to the high speed data integration. Check it out. <br/> <br/> http://www.icomamerica.com/amateur/dstar/index.html <br/> <br/> <br/>Has anyone heard of any other released or in production products? Is anyone even interested in digital at this point? <br/>-S</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://hamradio.tribe.net">ham radio</a> - 2 replies </div>

Seth 2003-11-07T01:23:33Z