Amateur (Ham) Radio BS and Callsign Thread!

Scored some RG-213/U at the club tailgate event today. Need to get some connectors and put it to good use.

 

Just FYI! If you know about this or not, it's interesting.

 

I can not wait to be state side and playing on my ham radio... couple more months

 

K1TiG

 

Congratulations Max

 

trying to study for the gen test. sadly forgot to download the app on my phone for this one (used one for the tech and it was awesome). hoping to take the test next month.

(mostly to get @m603holden off my back)

 

Awesome!

 

Anyone in here built a "Hammo-can" or other type of go-box? I'm thinking about putting one together with a TYT dual-bander. I need a little guidance on how to mount everything. I saw @webdr 's post, but I'd like a more detailed write-up.

 

Where did the thread go for classes in the bay area to earn a ham license?

My grandfather, father and uncle were all hams. Might be fun to join the ranks.

 

Not sure where these guys are in CA but they may be able to point you in the right direction

@sdsurfer
@n6vmo
@whatstcp
@PyroTaco
@techie
@ENZO99

 

https://www.qsl.net/mares/license.shtml

 

I'm in socal but there are plenty of results on the good ole Google engine to find the next testing sites near you. Also there are even apps to help you study as well as YouTube videos. I would also suggest finding a ham club near you. Most clubs that I've run into usually have very welcoming members who are more than happy to share their knowledge. However, be careful as most are diehard and, much like tacomaworld, they spend a good amount of money on ham radio setups and may inadvertently suggest you do the same. They mean well but just be sure to be upfront about your budget and desired use. You don't want to be like most newbies on TW and want a simple lift but end up being suggested an LT Tacoma with triple bypasses shock relocation in the rear lol

 

Diving Down the digital mode route. Got the signalink and rig control set up. Now to do tons of reading to figure out how to do all this.

 

http://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed

 

18Watt HT's?

https://www.ebay.com/i/163914734750...lFCU8nPZ0deM5nod8y_kF2p2ZwmPtaXRoCXB4QAvD_BwE

 

My guesses would be either make a shell you can slide inside you can premount everything to or epoxy things in. Ammo cans are pretty tight to try and jam a hand plus tools into.

 

Haha brain stew?

 

plenty of links posted above.

 

The radio's RF output settings (from the manual) is that 5W is the highest output -- one guy posted that he measured that at 3.5W, but I didn't see it.

18W could be more related to the battery's output... ~2.5A from their 7.4v battery?