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Old 06-08-2018, 8:24 PM
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I like to get a technician license . which study book would you recommend ?
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Old 06-09-2018, 6:30 AM
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I used the study material from ARRL for all of my testing.
http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Ham-Ra...ion-Softcover/
It looks as though they are changing the question pool on July 1, 2018, so the above will be good for taking the test after that date.
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Old 06-09-2018, 6:52 AM
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Old 06-09-2018, 5:07 PM
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thanks . Ill try to see if there's closer classes . I also found some youtube vids as well .
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Anyone actively using scanners to listen to local LE and Fire, particularly in Orange County? I have one that I used to use back in the 90s, even received the old analog cellular stuff which was very interesting. I actually listened to the entire OJ white Bronco chase on that one. Of course, that thing is a lot less useful with all the newer digital trunking systems used these days.

I also have a handheld Icom scanner that I used in Iraq and Afghanistan...somewhere. Both of those radios are in boxes somewhere within the black hole of my garage. I have newer amateur rigs that can scan and rec the same bands, plus I have a couple of SDRs that I mess with sometimes, so I haven't felt the need to go exploring to find those two units.

I'd really like to get a new dedicated scanner capable of receiving the digital trunking systems that are being used now. Any info and radio recommendations would be appreciated, including just info about what can even be listened to these days or what cannot, due to being encrypted or whatever.
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Old 07-11-2018, 7:58 AM
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Abu, here is a link to scanner reviews you can sort the columns newest to oldest.

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Anyone actively using scanners to listen to local LE and Fire, particularly in Orange County? I have one that I used to use back in the 90s, even received the old analog cellular stuff which was very interesting. I actually listened to the entire OJ white Bronco chase on that one. Of course, that thing is a lot less useful with all the newer digital trunking systems used these days.



I also have a handheld Icom scanner that I used in Iraq and Afghanistan...somewhere. Both of those radios are in boxes somewhere within the black hole of my garage. I have newer amateur rigs that can scan and rec the same bands, plus I have a couple of SDRs that I mess with sometimes, so I haven't felt the need to go exploring to find those two units.



I'd really like to get a new dedicated scanner capable of receiving the digital trunking systems that are being used now. Any info and radio recommendations would be appreciated, including just info about what can even be listened to these days or what cannot, due to being encrypted or whatever.


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Old 07-23-2018, 9:33 PM
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AA6GA, Extra Class, Auburn, CA.

I also operate from Reno, NV as AA6GA/7.

Ham since the mid 1960's.

I work HF CW ONLY.

Mostly on 80-30M.

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Guys please remember that if you publish your call sign, your giving up way to much information and privacy!

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Old 08-05-2018, 6:19 AM
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Guys please remember that if you publish your call sign, your giving up way to much information and privacy!

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I don't worry about it. I am not a very private person. But yeah, I realize it gives my address (just one of my three!) and everything away to anybody who knows how to look up the info.

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Guys please remember that if you publish your call sign, your giving up way to much information and privacy!

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It is public information and so you really should consider using a mailing address, such as a post office box. This is especially true if you get a license plate with your callsign.

So do you consider when using your callsign on the radio that you are giving up way too much information and privacy? If so, why do you have a license?
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It is public information and so you really should consider using a mailing address, such as a post office box. This is especially true if you get a license plate with your callsign.

So do you consider when using your callsign on the radio that you are giving up way too much information and privacy? If so, why do you have a license?
Do you have a license?

I'm not worried about the HAM community!
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Old 08-05-2018, 3:10 PM
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I'm not worried about the HAM community!
I do. Every time I say my callsign, people I might not even know are listening get that info. You don’t even have to go to the fcc, if you google the call sign the first hit is the person’s name and mailing address.

We use a P.O. box, so they can’t come knocking, but I don’t see the big deal.
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I'm not worried about the HAM community!
Yes. If you are worried, then don't mention it at all. To give a partial call sign is a joke.
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Old 08-05-2018, 4:38 PM
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I'm not worried about the HAM community!
What is it, or who is it, that you do worry about?

Those who are not hams, most likely wouldn't even know what info. you can get from a callsign.

BTW, I can watch all three of my houses from here. They also have an alarm each. While there may be some things I am carefull with, my ham radio callsign is not one of them.

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Just stumbled upon this forum! Been an Extra Class ham radio operator, N6*** for quite a few years. Radios run the gamut: 2 meter, 1.25 meter, 70 centimeter via Yaesu, Alinco and ICOM; 160 meters thru 10 meters, via ICOM 775DSP. Hooked up to a 204' dipole, up about 50' fiberglass mast. Also XYL and I are F.E.M.A. instructors for DHS's C.E.R.T. program.

The "Community Emergency Response Team" is a community resource and educational organization; many are 501 c-3, or staffed by your fire department. In some areas of California, the "academy" takes about seven weeks to teach. In our part of San Diego, we're teaching from Friday thru Sunday...8 hours each day. We find that dragging it out 7 weeks hurts attendance. Wife and I teach disaster preparedness, the first module in the Academy. If you are the least bit interested, here is the link: https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team

We all must ask ourselves, "...could my family take care of themselves for 3 to 7 days after an emergency, if I weren't there? Is my home prepared with food, water, meds...everything necessary to sustain them for that long?" In the City of San Diego, there are about 1.4 million residents...and about 1,300 firefighter/paramedics. In the County of San Diego, the number of residents is 3.3 million... You can also swing by your local fire station for class dates, times and more info.

Our fire chief is a cheerleader for CERT. We're a small community in the mountains of San Diego County. [We got mountains!]. Partaking of these f-r-e-e classes, you learn how to care for yourself FIRST, family, then your community in a disaster scenario, i.e. wildfire, earthquake, pandemic, etc. This takes a tremendous responsibility load off of the first responders.

Lastly, while you're thinking about all this, download this app on your phone: Pulsepoint. You can save a life with your knowledge of CPR. Thank you.

Living in California is like sitting on a keg of dynamite with the fuse lit, and not knowing how long the fuse is...

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I am a fairly new Ham. Passes my Tech last November. I have a pair or BF UV-5rs with upgraded antennas.

Poking around the inter webs I found a CHIRP program file for the UV5R from Gordon West and they have a couple of preprogrammed stations for earthquakes.

BARN EQ 447.54
QUAKES 446.90

Does anyone know if they are still operating? How it works?
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Old 08-30-2018, 10:28 PM
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I am a fairly new Ham. Passes my Tech last November. I have a pair or BF UV-5rs with upgraded antennas.

Poking around the inter webs I found a CHIRP program file for the UV5R from Gordon West and they have a couple of preprogrammed stations for earthquakes.

BARN EQ 447.54
QUAKES 446.90

Does anyone know if they are still operating? How it works?
I have no clue here on the North Coast, since those UHF frequencies are line of sight, and they may be in SoCal.

Here is a link to a somewhat complete list of all amateur radio Repeater Frequencies in California. Look for what is listed for your area...

https://www.artscipub.com/repeaters/...ate=California
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Wife and I got our Tech licenses last weekend. We used Gordon Wests study book and wife who started out knowing nothing passed. Also when I finished they let me take a general exam just for fun.

Missed passing the General test by 1 point without studying. because I almost learned enough with Gordo's Tech book.

Got Gordo's general book today and plan to sit for the general in a couple weeks.

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LOL she is really excited because our call signs are right next to each other and got a little miffed when I suggested vanity call signs.
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Same here. Passed the test today for Tech and was offered the General test at the same time. I declined and will pick up the book and do it right.

How long did it take for your call sign/information to be posted?
Last year it took 3 days after passing on a Saturday. Tech and general in one sitting.
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I took the Tech class test today and passed. Now I have to wait a couple weeks for my name to show up on the FCC website.

Section 8 was the hardest, but I think there was only 1 question from that section on the test.

I have a Baofeng UV5 handheld radio with a Nagoya antenna. The only thing I have heard on the radio is NOAA weather reports and some FM radio stations.


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Yes you do have to give your email, and they will spam you but this is a awesome giveaway. Need to be licensed to enter.


Everything you need to build a 220 MHz repeater system.

BCR-220 Repeater $995

BCR programming kit $75

BCD-220 Duplexer $995

Duplexer jumper cable kit $135

Duracomm RM-5012M $504

Up to 100' 1/2 inch Heliax Feedline $385

Henry Henry Radio 220 MHz 10 In/100W Out Repeater Amplifier - C100B10R $650

Tram-Browning Fiberglass 220 (1.25m) Repeater/Base Antenna - Model 1494 $105

N3XCC's MMDVM digital modem upgrade kit with cables and programming $410

Total: $4254.00


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Yes you do have to give your email, and they will spam you but this is a awesome giveaway. Need to be licensed to enter.


Everything you need to build a 220 MHz repeater system.

BCR-220 Repeater $995

BCR programming kit $75

BCD-220 Duplexer $995

Duplexer jumper cable kit $135

Duracomm RM-5012M $504

Up to 100' 1/2 inch Heliax Feedline $385

Henry Henry Radio 220 MHz 10 In/100W Out Repeater Amplifier - C100B10R $650

Tram-Browning Fiberglass 220 (1.25m) Repeater/Base Antenna - Model 1494 $105

N3XCC's MMDVM digital modem upgrade kit with cables and programming $410

Total: $4254.00


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Yes you do have to give your email, and they will spam you but this is a awesome giveaway. Need to be licensed to enter.


Everything you need to build a 220 MHz repeater system.

BCR-220 Repeater $995

BCR programming kit $75

BCD-220 Duplexer $995

Duplexer jumper cable kit $135

Duracomm RM-5012M $504

Up to 100' 1/2 inch Heliax Feedline $385

Henry Henry Radio 220 MHz 10 In/100W Out Repeater Amplifier - C100B10R $650

Tram-Browning Fiberglass 220 (1.25m) Repeater/Base Antenna - Model 1494 $105

N3XCC's MMDVM digital modem upgrade kit with cables and programming $410

Total: $4254.00


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-Don- AA6GA, Auburn, CA
I have been pounding brass for over 40+ years while using a Heathkit HW-8, Heath HW-16 (my original Novice rig), Heath DX-100, and lots of Drake gear. With some other HF gear including a Ten-Tec Argosy II 525-D which is my latest field QRP rig with 5 or 50 watts...

I also work 6 meter and 2 meter VHF CW once in a while...

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I have been pounding brass for over 40+ years while using a Heathkit HW-8, Heath HW-16 (my original Novice rig), Heath DX-100, and lots of Drake gear. With some other HF gear including a Ten-Tec Argosy II 525-D which is my latest field QRP rig with 5 or 50 watts...

I also work 6 meter and 2 meter VHF CW once in a while...

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I also once owned all those Heath Kits, but never any Drake.

I recently purchased a KX-2 for portable QRP work and I will soon be using it on an RV trip with a TW4040 antenna.

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Are there any "good" Ham Radio forums?

I signed up on the ARRL website and eham, but those two forums seem dead.


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I signed up on the ARRL website and eham, but those two forums seem dead.


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I think qrz.com is pretty active, but I don't read any ham forums.
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What are you looking for? There is a yahoo group:

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I have some questions about which HF radio to get, which digital mode is best for (west coast) Northern California, and about weather services like weatherfax (not 162 MHz weather channel).



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I have some questions about which HF radio to get, which digital mode is best for (west coast) Northern California, and about weather services like weatherfax (not 162 MHz weather channel).
Which radio is a religious debate. You might try that yahoo group, there are some experienced people on it, as well as others.
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I have some questions about which HF radio to get, which digital mode is best for (west coast) Northern California, and about weather services like weatherfax (not 162 MHz weather channel).



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As far as radio do you know what other features you're looking for? Stationary? Portable? QRP? CW-Only?

I'll preface this with I'm a Yaesu fan. For HF I have an FT-857D and just recently got an FT-891. Though I did get the 857D more for the VHF/UHF SSB side for VHF/UHF contesting. It hooks up easily to my Tigertronics SignaLink USB and to the computer via it's CAT port (I have a USB-Cat cable for this) for rig control. I haven't done much but turn on the 891. It has CAT control via a USB port but does not have a built in sound card interface.
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As far as radio do you know what other features you're looking for? Stationary? Portable? QRP? CW-Only?

I'll preface this with I'm a Yaesu fan. For HF I have an FT-857D and just recently got an FT-891. Though I did get the 857D more for the VHF/UHF SSB side for VHF/UHF contesting. It hooks up easily to my Tigertronics SignaLink USB and to the computer via it's CAT port (I have a USB-Cat cable for this) for rig control. I haven't done much but turn on the 891. It has CAT control via a USB port but does not have a built in sound card interface.
I want a mobile radio (13.8 volts). I originally wanted an 857, but was told I should get a digital unit because that is what everyone is moving to. I am now looking at the Yaesu 891, Icom 7100, and Kenwood TS 480.

I do not know which digital modes are used around this area. It looks like the Icom uses Dstar and Yaesu uses something else. I do not know if the two are compatible or different.

The main problem is I do not know what I need or want. I don't have extra money to buy different radios and try them out.

I want to use something like Winlink for emails, I think I want to get graphic weather reports (not just 162MHz weather channel reports).

I doubt I will do any key type CW morse code, but I might use CW with a computer and software that converts typed messages to dots and dashes and viceversa.



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I want a mobile radio (13.8 volts). I originally wanted an 857, but was told I should get a digital unit because that is what everyone is moving to. I am now looking at the Yaesu 891, Icom 7100, and Kenwood TS 480.



I do not know which digital modes are used around this area. It looks like the Icom uses Dstar and Yaesu uses something else. I do not know if the two are compatible or different.



The main problem is I do not know what I need or want. I don't have extra money to buy different radios and try them out.



I want to use something like Winlink for emails, I think I want to get graphic weather reports (not just 162MHz weather channel reports).



I doubt I will do any key type CW morse code, but I might use CW with a computer and software that converts typed messages to dots and dashes and viceversa.







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Ok that's a little more info. Sounds like you're looking at digital modes in 2m/70cm band. Yaesu uses System Fusion. Icom is D-Star and I'm not sure what Kenwood is doing on the amateur side. There's also DMR.

The 891 is HF/6M only. You'll have to step up to the 991 to get 2m/70cm.

I would reach out to local ham clubs and see what if anything people are using.

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