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Discussion in 'Northern California' started by Chachie, May 15, 2010.

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  1. Dec 2, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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    kalieaire

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    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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  2. Dec 3, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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    Just found this thread, so I thought that I would check in.

    I've been using a CB on my rigs for over 20 years. Wouldn't wheel without it.
    I'm usually on Ch 17, just for eavesdropping. Switch to monitering CH 9 when offroading.

    I have a cheap little Uniden, mounted directly below a single-DIN aftermarket radio and a 3' Firefly tuneable antenna.
    Additionally, I've rigged up a PA horn (tested, but never actually used it yet :D ). Not that useful, but kinda cool, I guess.
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2015 at 10:05 PM
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    I'm in Tracy I have a cobra CB with a tunable firestik antenna I'm always on ch 17
     
    Liljr, Dec 3, 2015
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  4. Jul 12, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    here's the ham BS page if we wanted it all in one spot. seems more relevant these days than it was a year ago.
     
    kalieaire, Jul 12, 2016
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  5. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:15 PM
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    jAndyMendo i eat samiches

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    Nice find! If I had my mobile, I think I would have found you in the hills at the christmas tree run ;)
     
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  6. Jul 12, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    916TacoTruck BallzDeep is how I go

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    Cool. Didn't know there was one. KJ6TXR here.
     
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  7. Jul 12, 2016 at 1:06 PM
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    EDDO                         

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    Several NorCal members radios have already been programmed as per the attached .csv file using CHIRP software. Makes these radios a little more useful.
     

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  8. Jul 12, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVZpMU_Ulz4

    this video probably would have sucked less if it we were a little bit less lost. :rain:
     
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    :wave: KK6WTO
     
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  10. Jul 12, 2016 at 10:10 PM
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    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    Upcoming Ham Cram study sessions:

    Benicia ARC -- Ham Cram

    Stockton Delta ARC -- Ham Cram


    BAEARS Fremont -- Ham Cram
     
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  11. Jul 12, 2016 at 11:02 PM
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    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    The best study resource if you just want to study the questions.

    https://hamstudy.org/

    • Go to Technician test
      • upload_2016-7-12_23-2-1.jpg
    • Skip "Study Flash Cards"
    • Go directly to "Read Questions"
      • upload_2016-7-12_23-2-27.jpg

    Go through all the questions at least 2 times, congrats, you'll pass the test.
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2016 at 6:04 PM
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    jAndyMendo i eat samiches

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    KM6DWQ but I will never remember it if someone says it over the radio.
     
    jAndyMendo, Jul 13, 2016
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  13. Jul 13, 2016 at 6:17 PM
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    Just auto-transmit in morse and self ID with your human name.
     
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  14. Jul 13, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    jAndyMendo i eat samiches

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    that still sounds hard
     
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  15. Jul 13, 2016 at 6:52 PM
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    Gat a vanity call sign. Something that you will remember. Vanity call signs are now free. I had to pay to change mine.
     
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    "-.- -- -.... -.. .-- --.-"
    "hey guys, it's jesse or andy"
     
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  18. Jul 20, 2016 at 2:34 PM
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    HAM guy here!

    I'm not a fan of CB, I haven't really had good results with it. Good FRS radios have given me better reception and communication distance.
     
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  19. Jul 20, 2016 at 2:38 PM
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    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    If you're looking into a budget dual band 2m/70cm radio, here's one

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/5687149711.html

    even has crossband repeat (the ability to receive and then transmit on a different frequency, often used to "extend" the range of HTs).
     
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