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Alaska CB & HAM Radio BS thread

Discussion in 'Alaska' started by SnowroxKT, Feb 1, 2017.

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What type of radio do you have?

  1. CB

    8 vote(s)
    50.0%

  2. Ham

    2 vote(s)
    12.5%

  3. CB and Ham

    4 vote(s)
    25.0%

  4. none, I want to get stranded

    2 vote(s)
    12.5%
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  1. Feb 8, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    Ah. I don't see that one on iOS
     
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  2. Feb 9, 2017 at 12:09 AM
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  3. Feb 9, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    Hmm. I passed a few times last night. I'll practice up the next couple nights and hope to make it Saturday.
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2017 at 9:56 PM
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    SnowroxKT

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    I'm sure you'll be good. I'll send an email their way to confirm everything. I think its $15 Mike.
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2017 at 2:45 PM
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    Seems like we're good. Forgot to ask about whether they charge or not, see you tomorrow at 2!
     
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  6. Feb 10, 2017 at 2:51 PM
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    I'd rather not think of all the $ spent :(
    You might be disappointed with range. Truckers up here them for real close and to talk to the scales. The main radio they use "big" is a dual band (UHF/VHF) $400 and you can talk for miles even in the hills.

    Outside trucking I see more HAM radios. Hope that helps
     
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  7. Feb 10, 2017 at 3:05 PM
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    Yup, thats why I'm going to get my Ham license tomorrow.
     
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  8. Feb 11, 2017 at 1:54 PM
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    I'm going to try to make it today.
     
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  9. Feb 11, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    :woot: Mike and I both passed. We both tried the General license but didn't study for it and didn't pass. I'll try to do that this summer if I get into Ham.
     
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  10. Feb 11, 2017 at 7:06 PM
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    I need to study a bit and take the test. Looks like March 4 is the next test date up here.
     
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  11. Feb 11, 2017 at 8:00 PM
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    Do it. I put in an hour studying each night the last three nights and passed it easily. The General class test...not so easy haha. But I didn't study that at all.

    Now the fun part: shopping for radios! Haha. I need to figure out my stereo/switch panel problem first as I may change that up so I can add more switches before getting into a radio.
     
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  12. Feb 11, 2017 at 8:34 PM
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    Changed the thread title and updated the poll, hope no one minds the changes! And meant to post this earlier...
    My response to the poll is temporary... :anonymous:

    I'll be looking for a Ham radio in the coming months recommendations anyone?

    Currently thinking about picking up a BaoFeng, something like this UV-2R.

    Then getting a better antenna, the
    $21 Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6" Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios
    Nagoya NA-771

    And then to play with APRS,
    $23 BTECH APRS-K1 Multi-Function Universal Audio Interface Cable - Supports APRSpro, APRSDroid - Android & iOS Compatible - Supports, BaoFeng, TYT, Wouxun, AnyTone, Kenwood, and More
    this cable to connect the radio to an old Droid phone running APRSdroid.
     
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  13. Feb 11, 2017 at 10:07 PM
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    Hmmm. I didn't see that model of radio when I was looking. Even cheaper than the one I saw haha. I may just pick one up to start playing with it
     
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  14. Feb 11, 2017 at 10:32 PM
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    I'm looking at a mobile vehicle mounted radio to have the maximum range. Those handhelds transmit with around 5 watts of power while a vehicle,e mount will transmit around 50 watts. Still researching but I'm leaning towards a dual band, dual receive radio with integrated APRS. That should allow me to transmit and receive APRS data while also having a channel dedicated to voice communication.

    https://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-TM-D710G-Amateur-Transceiver-Echolink/dp/B00JK4IHIY


    Yaesu Original FTM-400DR/XDR 144/430MHz Dual-Band Analog/Digital Mobile Transceiver System Fusion
    https://www.amazon.com/Yaesu-Origin...UTF8&qid=1486881221&sr=1-1&keywords=Yaesu+400
     
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  15. Feb 11, 2017 at 10:40 PM
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    Yeah they are cheap, this isn't the newest model but from what I've seen from tests it appears mostly the same as the "newer" model of the same basic appearance.


    True... I just want to be able to practice first before I invest in a nicer one like those. I was told that running an APRSdroid is great because you can see other's location while you are traveling. Seems pretty cool for trail runs to have someone at the front and back knowing each others locations on a map.
     
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  16. Feb 14, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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    Just got my callsign! :woot: They messed up my middle name though. :boink:
    :spy: @ffirg you have yours too.

    I'll be getting the BaoFeng UV-82HP (about $63) in the coming weeks before spring break so I can play with it then, and see if I can't get the supplied antenna to work before I upgrade it.

    Just requested to add this to the Alaska stickies.
     
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  17. Feb 14, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    Hmmm, I don't see mine yet. Although I'm not really sure where I'm supposed to look haha.
     
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  18. Feb 14, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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    Oh, never mind. I found it! KL4KS


    ...and my middle name is also messed up.
     
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  19. Feb 14, 2017 at 2:13 PM
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    Yeah apparently despite not putting a middle name on ANY of the forms he saw my email and assumed it meant my middle initial was a J.

    When I called him he was all defensive and said it was my fault but he'd fix it lol. I already fixed it with the FCC online though.
     
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  20. Feb 14, 2017 at 2:45 PM
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    Haha well that's good. I'll update mine later.

    I tried ordering that radio on Amazon and it wouldn't ship to alaska. I'm assuming because of the battery...
     
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