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02-18-2010, 02:02 PM #1
Amateur Radio operators
Recently, I've been gaining interest in Amateur Radio. I've established a connection with the local Amateur Radio club in my area and I'm saving up for my equipment.
I'm curious if there are any Amateur Radio operators here at TG?
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02-18-2010, 05:58 PM #2
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Re: Amateur Radio operators
yep. I'm one of them.
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02-18-2010, 06:23 PM #3
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Re: Amateur Radio operators
Same here! KG4QLX
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02-18-2010, 08:14 PM #4
Re: Amateur Radio operators
Wonderful! I'm just loaded down with questions.
What kind of equipment do you use? How long have you been doing it, and how often do you use it for recreation or for a specific purpose/need?|TG-6th|Damonte
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02-19-2010, 06:51 PM #5
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Re: Amateur Radio operators
I got my ticket in 2001. My callsign is KG4QLX.
My equipment is very modest. My base is a Yaesu FT-767GX, which was state of the art around 20 years ago. Now it's a dinosaur but it still works fine. I use it mostly on 10 meters. I have an HF dipole antenna I've been meaning to put up for years, but it hasn't happened yet...
I also have an old Alinco DR570 2m/440cm radio in my shack, which uses a Diamond dual band antenna.
I have an 2m/440cm HT in my vehicle which I can unmount easily for walking around with it. It's an Icom T7H. It'll do 6 watts, which for me is plenty, even in my truck (I do use an outside antenna).
It's mostly recreation for me, chatting with a few friends who are hams. Other than that, I mostly enjoy monitoring the amateur bands for interesting conversations. I do think it's a useful tool for information and indispensable for emergencies. Many is the time I've gotten local information or directions when traveling in a strange area. I'm also trying to build some contacts in the remote area where I camp. You never know when it might be be a lifesaver.
There's a lot to experiment with...digital modes, amateur TV, moon bounces, internet links, ARES, RACES, MARS, local clubs, field days, ARRL contests, check-ins, nets, swap meets... as little or as much as you want to get involved in. And most hams are the friendliest bunch of folks you'll ever meet.[volun]
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