Amateur (Ham) Radio BS and Callsign Thread!

I found some joker earlier having a conversation on 28.4 lol

 

im tooling around 80m like always.

 

Tons of jokers there

 

yea i always seem to end up in the 80m DX window

 

wow just noticed my VFO B knob is cracked. and the aftermarket knob maker no longer exist

 

Well that sucks. Which radio?

 

Elecraft K3

 

Tagged you on IG

 

Anyone in north Arizona? Was given a Yeasu 2800m. It’s old and not sure if it works. Would like to test it. Then I can figure out if it’s worth mounting in my truck or go a different route. Plus get to actually learning then take the test whe I can.

 

What is questionable about the radio? Connect to 12vdc check if it powers up.

 

9Z4FE on 7.190khz

 

I can test that. But beyond powering up. I’d like some knowledgeable to functional test it. Tx/rx etc.

 

Could make a 50 ohm dummy load. and an HT to check if your tx/rx

 

Sounds like 9Z4FE has yagi not pointed in my direction.

 

I have a lead on a used Kenwood D710a. It has had a GPS module installed. The guy is asking $350. I feel like $300 is more in line since it has been used quite a bit for the last 3+ years.

Any thoughts? Things to look for? I am going to see if he will FaceTime or Skype with me to show me that it works.


Just out of curiosity; I am reading up on how APRS packets are transmitted, when you guys are way off grid are you using WIDE1-1, WIDE2-2 or still using the WIDE2-1? It seems like the desert SW benefits from using WIDE2-2. Also, one fundamental question; if there is another APRS user monitoring 44.39 and they are in range of a IGate but you are not, does your message go from your TX to the other users to the IGate? You following me?? I guess what I am asking is if your radio retransmits other units packets to help reach an IGate.

Thanks y'all!
-M

 

Anyone have a 3d printer? Just noticed my VFO b knob is cracked. 73 CNC is no longer in business so no aftermarket Knobs

 

OH cmon. Go for gold.

http://www.dtsohio.com/73cnc/elecraft-k3-black.html

 

I have two 2800's for nearly ten years now, and they are both solid

 

And this is why I need my extra

 

They are no longer doing business.... I would to CLASS it up... but if you add to cart it gives PP error...