Radio Communications

Lars · 04-01-2009

The Class I put on in Bloomington, IN -Radio Communications During an Event | W9ZEB Dot Org
The Video from the class in Bloomington, IN - Radio Communications During an Event

An Overall Recommendation for new ham - I just got my license. What should I buy? | W9ZEB Dot Org

Equipment Reviews

My Preferred Hand held Radio - W9ZEB's Review of the Yaesu VX-7R | W9ZEB Dot Org
A Portable All Band All Mode Radio - W9ZEB's Review of the Yaesu FT-897 | W9ZEB Dot Org
Dual Band Crossband repeater review - Kenwood TM-D700A Review | W9ZEB Dot Org
Dual Band Crossband repeater review - W9ZEB's Review of the Yaesu FT-8800R | W9ZEB Dot Org

Education Resources

IndyGunSafety · 08-18-2009

Very cool resources for hams. 73's!

K4RSD

techres · 10-03-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by redneckpastor

Radio Communicatoins? does this have to do with in the case that the Govenment shuts down cell phone communication?

It is for whenever normal communications fail. (Lars is admittedly lacking in tin foil but I can forgive him anyways.

)

He did do a great class and I would hope everyone would take the chance to watch it.

Farmritch · 10-03-2009

Historicly, Hams have been pressed into service as long as the Hobby/Service has been around.
I call it a Service rather than a hobby, even though we may be happily Communicating with our neighbors or with others around the world,( in the mean time making new friends and having a ball) we are testing & optimizing & understanding what our limitations & abilities truly are. Practicing for whenever we may need to be pressed into service. Every Ham I've ever known is a volunteer and would be more than willing to help in any situation

techres · 4 Weeks Ago

Lars, I forgot what you suggestion was as to a starter portable unit in the $150 price range. Something to get started with and move up into your $400 unit later.

Basically looking for basic, portable, but able to be used to study for the tests and get feet wet with.

Please advise.

Pami · 4 Weeks Ago

He says the Yaesu FT-60R is about the only one he'd recommend in that price range. AES has them at $189.99, but you might find one used in the $150 range.

Indecision · 4 Weeks Ago

I might study for theses tests and take em when I redeploy (because I need another expensive hobby). Can you take them online by any chance?

Pami · 4 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indecision

I might study for theses tests and take em when I redeploy (because I need another expensive hobby). Can you take them online by any chance?

You can take practice tests online: QRZ.COM QRZ Ham Radio Practice Tests

But as far as I know, you must take the tests in person.

Indecision · 4 Weeks Ago

Eh, it's something to do while i'm here. Whether I use it or not. Certifications/Licenses pretty much never hurt you regardless of what they are.

Indecision · 4 Weeks Ago

So I just ordered all 3 ARRL books, 1 is getting sent here, and the latter 2 or getting sent to the house. I want to read up on it while i'm here before leave in January. Hey Lars, any chance you can give me the test to get my technicians License in mid-January. Then I'll read up on the other 2 for the last 7 months I'm here and take those tests upon return to the states.

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Farmritch Marksman Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: OC Posts: 308	Historicly, Hams have been pressed into service as long as the Hobby/Service has been around. I call it a Service rather than a hobby, even though we may be happily Communicating with our neighbors or with others around the world,( in the mean time making new friends and having a ball) we are testing & optimizing & understanding what our limitations & abilities truly are. Practicing for whenever we may need to be pressed into service. Every Ham I've ever known is a volunteer and would be more than willing to help in any situation __________________ Farmritch-Rifleman,Commoman,Av8tor & A plethoria of worthless information.

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techres Building Bridges Between Ammo Forts Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 3,848	Lars, I forgot what you suggestion was as to a starter portable unit in the $150 price range. Something to get started with and move up into your $400 unit later. Basically looking for basic, portable, but able to be used to study for the tests and get feet wet with. Please advise. __________________ Appleseed Rifleman & Instructor INGO Moderator Husband & Father of Three

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Pami Certified Cheesehead Importer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Next to Lars Posts: 4,087	He says the Yaesu FT-60R is about the only one he'd recommend in that price range. AES has them at $189.99, but you might find one used in the $150 range. __________________ *Well-behaved women seldom make history. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Have a question? Check out the INGO FAQ:* http://ingunowners.com/forums/genera...qs_sticky.html Still don't get the minimum post count rule? Watch the videos in this thread: http://ingunowners.com/forums/break_...ed_before.html

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Indecision Expert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 1,081	I might study for theses tests and take em when I redeploy (because I need another expensive hobby). Can you take them online by any chance? __________________ New Desantis Ruger LCP/Keltec P3AT Holster $50 Shipped NRA Member - GOA Member

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Indecision Expert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 1,081	Eh, it's something to do while i'm here. Whether I use it or not. Certifications/Licenses pretty much never hurt you regardless of what they are. __________________ New Desantis Ruger LCP/Keltec P3AT Holster $50 Shipped NRA Member - GOA Member

4 Weeks Ago	#10 (permalink)
Indecision Expert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 1,081	So I just ordered all 3 ARRL books, 1 is getting sent here, and the latter 2 or getting sent to the house. I want to read up on it while i'm here before leave in January. Hey Lars, any chance you can give me the test to get my technicians License in mid-January. Then I'll read up on the other 2 for the last 7 months I'm here and take those tests upon return to the states. __________________ New Desantis Ruger LCP/Keltec P3AT Holster $50 Shipped NRA Member - GOA Member

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