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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Autos,Toys and Hobbies => Topic started by: ShavedDave on April 27, 2007, 09:16:00 AM
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Just curious if there are any other Sly Amateur Radio Operators?
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I've got a wicked little CB, but no HAM
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I used to be quite interested in radio communications, have had several wide band receivers & scanners over the years. Still have an Icom PCR1000 & a Yaesu VR-120 that I listen to occasionally. I considered getting my ham ticket a few times, but just never seemed to have the free time to go do it.
Bob Parnass developed computer software for the VR120, I helped test it out. Earned me a mention in his Monitoring Times column a few years ago.
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Hmmm, seems we're all on (right now) this generation's version of the Ham Radio! :)
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I teach radio operation, programming, and maintenance...
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I teach radio operation, programming, and maintenance...
On what equipment Rob? Or are the details classified :-X
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Sorry , off topic...
Damn Medic!...should have warned us all about the new avatar... I didn't have my shades on , nearly got blinded brother!
Sweet shine on that melon man! 8)
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Sorry , off topic...
Damn Medic!...should have warned us all about the new avatar... I didn't have my shades on , nearly got blinded brother!
Sweet shine on that melon man! 8)
:*)) :*))
Thanks Andre! Had a good polish on it the other day! :@` Headlube all the way!!!
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I teach radio operation, programming, and maintenance...
On what equipment Rob? Or are the details classified :-X
Motorola XTS 5000, 2500, 1500
Motorola XTL 5000, 2500, 1500
Motorola Quantars
and I'm getting qualified to teach the new MotoTRBO radios
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I use to have a liences but i think it is expired.
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CQ CQ CQ de KJ7CA CQ!
Only 2M and 440 for equipment though, no HF. :(
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K5FFD; known affectionately as the "Friendly Fire Dog". Defintely a fun hobby.
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CQ CQ CQ de KJ7CA CQ!
Only 2M and 440 for equipment though, no HF. :(
KJ7Ca de WI4L Nice to meet you. No HF no problem. I worked the Space Station on 2M!
73, David
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K5FFD; known affectionately as the "Friendly Fire Dog". Defintely a fun hobby.
K5FFD de WI4L. You have a great call there and we always appreciate the work the fire fighters do
73,
David
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I used to be quite interested in radio communications, have had several wide band receivers & scanners over the years. Still have an Icom PCR1000 & a Yaesu VR-120 that I listen to occasionally. I considered getting my ham ticket a few times, but just never seemed to have the free time to go do it.
Bob Parnass developed computer software for the VR120, I helped test it out. Earned me a mention in his Monitoring Times column a few years ago.
Getting a Ham license is much easier today. Sounds like you would fit right in!
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de N8MMS ... downloaded the test pool at the beginning of the summer, but never opened the file :-( ... sold my equipment 12 years ago and haven't done much (besides renew the license) since.
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Dont mean to sound like a rookie here, But can someone explain what a HAM radio is and why it involves a license?
The only HAM that I am familiar with is the Christmas ham >:D
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Jeez, I was afraid maybe Tim got his own radio station!, scary thought huh? ;D :*))
j/k brudda, lol.
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You didnt even give me the chance to respond. Let me tweek my frequencies and I will see if i can tune you all in.
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Greetings fellow hams!!! N7MYW here.Licensed since 1982,i used to be an HF nut.CW and packet as well.But the HF days are long gone for me.Lost that fever of DX.What with the internet,etc.
Still use VHF/UHF/Micro's sometimes.Main band ins 220.Use my Kenwood F6A the most.And still own my first ht's from the mid 80's!! Icom 02AT and 4AT.
Jim
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Wow, this is harder than reading Warhawks posts! >:D
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Dont mean to sound like a rookie here, But can someone explain what a HAM radio is and why it involves a license?
The only HAM that I am familiar with is the Christmas ham >:D
Not a rookie, just the majority don't know what Ham Radio is. More are aware now after the major hurricanes that Amateur Radio is a very effective to provide communications during disasters as well as being a hobby for 3 million people world wide. Visit this link to learn more: http://www.hello-radio.org/whatis.html
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Wow, this is harder than reading Warhawks posts! >:D
Yeah No sh*t! LOL.....when did we start going bilingual in here??
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Wow, this is harder than reading Warhawks posts! >:D
Yeah No sh*t! LOL.....when did we start going bilingual in here??
FUNNY Maybe you are off frequency or just don't understand English..........
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Off frequency :*))
I have tried the F6A and the satellites/space station but never been close enough for a decent pass.Someday.
Jim
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Off frequency :*))
I have tried the F6A and the satellites/space station but never been close enough for a decent pass.Someday.
Jim
I was surprised as how easy it is. Maybe just patience.
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Just curious if there are any other Sly Amateur Radio Operators?
Yeah , I am , G4WCP , Listening on d star and chattin ref001c or echolink or hf psk .
QRV , HF and VHF UHF dstar ,
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Just curious if there are any other Sly Amateur Radio Operators?
Yeah , I am , G4WCP , Listening on d star and chattin ref001c or echolink or hf psk .
QRV , HF and VHF UHF dstar ,
Boy you dug up an old thread, Baldchav.
wb9teq here. But essentially inactive since I got married 29 years ago. Still have some equipment. Just renewed my license. Life member of AARL.
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WOW a 5 year old thread. AARL and Military all of my life except for the last 10 years or so. CQCQCQ.
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Just curious if there are any other Sly Amateur Radio Operators?
Yeah , I am , G4WCP , Listening on d star and chattin ref001c or echolink or hf psk .
QRV , HF and VHF UHF dstar ,
Boy you dug up an old thread, Baldchav.
wb9teq here. But essentially inactive since I got married 29 years ago. Still have some equipment. Just renewed my license. Life member of AARL.
Well i have only been active again since october 2011
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WOW a 5 year old thread. AARL and Military all of my life except for the last 10 years or so. CQCQCQ.
You look like what I imagine a ham radio operator to be, Tom !
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I'll take that as a compliment Zed, Thx.
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Not quite sure what a amateur radio op looks like guys ?.
Well we could av a slybald net on echolink , all you need is a computer with a mic and audio card .the pain in the neck is sending you lic By scanning it in for verification . The software is all you need but u gotta be licensed , there are loads of 70cm repeaters now being us for echolink whichwere otherwise very quiet .
I had a fantastic qso wid a VK , EX BRIT last week via my local 70cm repeater.
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Funnily enuf im going back to my old club in hastings next wednesda the have never seen me sly so beinteresting to seethe reaction . I gotta a load of suspicious questions at one club cos i dress chav and sly and gay . i dont giv a monkeys tit wot they think , be good tosee guys iav not seen in many years
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I'll take that as a compliment Zed, Thx.
It was intended that way.
Z
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Never had a Ham. I almost got my 2 meter license once but gave up on it.
I did get into shortwave and loved it. I had a Halicrafters s-38 and a Tandy Radio Shack DX-44 with a long wire antenna on the roof. This was early 80's. I remember listening to live world news reports and then hearing the same story on the new CNN channel 30 minutes later with very different details. It was then I learned first hand about American news media censorship. I believe it has colored my learning all these years and caused me to question everything. A positive experience IMO.
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I spend a lot of time on it , electric 2 metres is good for d star and a good starting point or a lot of pleasure can be gained by listening on hf , i used to be fascinated by the numbers stations , knowing that they could be spies or intelligence services operatives using one time pads . Im the only sly guy in my radio club so far
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I spend a lot of time on it , electric 2 metres is good for d star and a good starting point or a lot of pleasure can be gained by listening on hf , i used to be fascinated by the numbers stations , knowing that they could be spies or intelligence services operatives using one time pads . Im the only sly guy in my radio club so far
LOL..I used to be in Communications when I was in the Army and used many "one time pads". Haven't heard that term in a long long time.
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I remember listening to live world news reports and then hearing the same story on the new CNN channel 30 minutes later with very different details. It was then I learned first hand about American news media censorship. I believe it has colored my learning all these years and caused me to question everything.
Just curious: how do you know the original live report was accurate? After all, initial news reports sometimes get the "facts" wrong. Having more / different information at a later stage does not necessarily imply censorship.
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I remember listening to live world news reports and then hearing the same story on the new CNN channel 30 minutes later with very different details. It was then I learned first hand about American news media censorship. I believe it has colored my learning all these years and caused me to question everything.
Just curious: how do you know the original live report was accurate? After all, initial news reports sometimes get the "facts" wrong. Having more / different information at a later stage does not necessarily imply censorship.
Good question! I didn't.. at first. But.. after listening to the same types of things for so long you get a sense that something is just not right. Some times it was obvious. When you compare reports from different countries you get to see how a country with vested interest in that region puts their own spin on the story to color public opinion about the situation. This was common because back then, because you did not have a world wide network of news like we have today so your citizens could double check the story. Media has had to get shrewder in the reporting tactics they use.
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Quite honestly the internet has superceeded news reports , unless your really keen like the CIA to listen to certain stations in asia in arabic .my other fav broadcast station used to be Radio Pyongyang , loved the music, and the extraordinary comments . Radio Tirana used to make me larf. ,north country woman , quit bizarre that station is QRT
The numbers stations have been superceedeed by other modes , which are very secure and not new technology . Echelon does exist both here and the US and has one aim. To monitor everything including this website , and our mobile telephone calls plus amateur radio . Lets not forget history and the events in Pearl harbour when certain Japanese Us amateurs were sending sigs to the japanese high command .
Anyhowthat was 70 years ago
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another sly ham here, ab2ms (Another Beer 2 More Shots). HF/VHF(hi and lo)/UHF
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I am not but I am a wannabe - any advice or suggestions?
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Get some kind of a starter kit and start reading and practicing.