Amateur (Ham) Radio BS and Callsign Thread!

Im looking for a decent GMRS antenna that doesn't look like I'm tracking tagged Falcons. Any suggestions?

 

For a mobile or handheld radio? Can get something like this for the mobile.

Midland MicroMobile MXTA11 6dB Gain Antenna https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQ5Z6HX/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_JxyaEbPW5R3QV

 

Fred has a sweet Mobile, but the home station is the shizzle

http://k0bg.com/bonding.html is more my speed tho...

 

Fo sho. That's why I like that link. Easy reading for the casual foll that also might want tips for improving their cb radio was well, but the article has a link to K0bg within the first few paragraphs if folks get bold.


Gotta pick me up some hose clamps to tackle my exhaust tomorrow. Are you back stateside yet?

 

https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/laird-technologies-qwb450-796

 

Yep back in the USA. Local ham buddies keep egging me to put up a base 2m antenna. But it’s not on my priority list. Family is.

I need to fab up another 80m dipole. But FAA has put new rules out so I’m hesitant to use drone to put up a dipole.

 

I've been running the 9800 for a while now.

 

How do you like it? What antenna are you running with it?

 

It's been great. I'm just using a little tram mag mount in the center of the roof.

 

As a commercial drone pilot since 2009 and a writer in the model aviation industry, I can tell you the FAA couldn't actually care less if you bust 400 feet or use your drone to install an antenna. They are so understaffed and overworked in the manned aircraft world they cant afford to even bat an eye in your general direction, even if someone filed a complaint.

 

I truly applaud your ethics. Hams are self regulated and considerate of applicable laws and communities. I’m sure if you have permission from the land owner and monitor commercial flight paths you can quickly and reasonably safety make this work.

 

got all legal, registered with FAA and DLed a app to file flight plan..... oh did i mention i have other FAA licenses

 

If I put a fake fern in the ham shack, will that help me get any extra gain?


Looking to spruce up the room. How neat (or bomb shelter like) is everyone's shack?

And happy Friday!

 

Pfft... Mine's a small table in my walk in closet. Complete with an old dining room chair.

 

I have a plastic folding camp table and a wooden chair. Albeit, there's a Walmart couch in there.


Sometimes I like to just turn 80m on at night, pour a glass a whiskey, listen and be entertained

 

Sorry, I'm ignorant, what are the new rules? A while ago I used my drone to put up a wire at about 120 ft. It worked great for about 6 months, until the wind took it down.

I can't do that anymore?

 

register to FFA, and do a flight plan. for every flight... is what i gather from friend that does it commercial drone and said i need to do those things as a hobbiest

 

Isnt that only if you are entering restricted airspaces it being above certain elevations.

 

There's a weight class factor as well. Few more factors into it. But I think it's along the lines of doing 67 in a 65. Not here to suggest legal advice. Just giving personal experience / perspective

 

YES @theick I live with in the radius of the local International Airport.
@m603holden i use a DJI P4P with a drone fishing bait release to put tag lines into the trees for dipoles and other wire antennas. Alot better then when i used a Tennis ball launcher...

My friend that does commercial drone work suggested i do it the legal way like ive done everything FCC and FAA wise..