We've been using VHF portables for at least 15 yrs. they are clear with no static, have great range and if you can get on high ground that extends your transmitting and receiving capabilities
We've been using VHF portables for at least 15 yrs. they are clear with no static, have great range and if you can get on high ground that extends your transmitting and receiving capabilities
Ok so I guess that makes it "special". The public use of Non-licensed VHF has been talked about in ham circles for some time now. Two big worries are the possible use of Ham VHF radios by people wanting a little extra range on the "Public" VHF band, and the operation of the unlicensed people intruding on to the ham bands. This kind of thing has been, and still is if fact a problem with people using 10 meter radios on the cb band, or operating in the middle of frequencies used by hams, polices, government, search and rescue, and many others.Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
beating the drum already and your not even licensed yet....Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
I see a real ham in the making...Hope you get licensed soon and pass with 80 or more. I think you well be a great addition to HF. The HF bands are coming alive so you should have a great time over the next few years. When the bands are good you can work the world on a wet string. That is the best time for a new ham to get on HF because you don't need to have towers and beams to make contacts.
I took a test.. On the laptop.. Got 20%... Need more practice lol.. I just found a guy down the street from just did his and has the course books... Just thinking of a killer call sign... Was thinking VA3NAL... Or... NUS... I want an inappropriate one...Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowwalker
I used to built and support CFARS radio system as lineman for the Army. I did local support to HAM operators in the Ottawa area while I was posted to Petawawa and changed out a few towers and element beams for a few guys. The CFRAS operator connected with HAM to tie phone service to local areas in Canada while deployed overseas in the 80's and early 90's. As I have said before, my wife told her mother over CFARS I proposed to her...over...and she said... I guess he's the one...over. Now the guys have full internet when deployed.
Good luck on the studying. Your friend down the street may or may not be much help to get answers from. There is going to be a short time after he passed his test that his brain will be "mush".Quote:
Originally Posted by topher