Yep.
And costly.
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Yep.
And costly.
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Last edited by QuietShootr; 08-10-10 at 17:27.
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Costly ain't no joke.
I'm trying to figure out how I can afford a Yaesu FT-950, DMU-2000, an antenna, and any other goodies I may require.
The only thing that chaps my ass is that none of the base units are rack-mountable.
How long is the Technician license valid for? Any good on-line study guides?
Last edited by Outlander Systems; 10-04-09 at 22:27.
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License term is 10 years and I think they automatically renew; not sure as I've only had mine 2 years.
Actually no cost for the license (except vanity calls), you pay for the test.
I just repeatedly took the practice tests at www.hamtestonline.com until I was comfortable enough that I would pass with no more than one or two wrong.
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Emergency calls ALWAYS have priority
Emergency calls can be made by anyone using any communications technology available
Wavelength in meters equals 300 divided by frequency in Mega-Hertz (l = 300/f)
Voltage is in units of Volts and is measured by a voltmeter
Current is in units of Amperes (Amps) and is measured by an ammeter
Resistance is in units of Ohms and is measured by, you guessed it, an ohmeter
Voltage equals Current (Amps) times Resistance (Ohms) (V = I * R)
I remember it with VAXO: Volts = Amps X OhmsPower is in unit of watts
Power (Watts) equals Voltage times Current (Amps) (P = V * I)
Milli means 0.001 (one one thousandth)
Kilo means 1,000 Mega means 1,000,000
Micro means one, one-millionth
One meter is 100 centimeters
One meter is about 40 inches
Morse code is referred to as "CW"
US amateur call signs start with A, K, N and W
US amateur call signs contain a single digit between 0 and 9
A quarter-wavelength antenna is one-fourth of the wavelength in size
A half-wavelength antenna is one-half of the wavelength in size
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Last edited by QuietShootr; 08-10-10 at 17:27.
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Anyone who's up, call CQ M4Carbine on 3927....
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75 is open, if anyone's around.....
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QuietShootr, I would like to see some pictures.
I am trying to figure out how to do a man portable radio solution.
I have not convinced my relatives to become hams so I am not sure how this is going to fit into my preps.
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I saw an NIB Alinco 160-6 HF all mode for $350 OBO at a swap meet. I got a Yaesu FT880 UHF/VHF mobile yesterday for $150 and a Icom TH7 for $100. Deals are out there if you look around.Originally Posted by Navigating Collapse
If you're talking 19" rack mount, the reason is few people want ham rigs that big. Some of the top-of-the-line Ten Tec and Yaesu products might fit your bill, however, if you just gotta have a boatanchor.
Ham licenses are good for 10 years and you can renew online.
Last edited by jaholder; 10-18-09 at 07:17.
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I'll take some from an upcoming field day very soon. I think you'll find them informative.
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