Any Hams out there?

[Magwa]

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet congrats ....

[shepp]

Pass! Only missed 4 of 35.

There you go!!! Congrats

[AZ Dean]

Congrats Magwa!  How did your General test go?

 

K7ADN here.  Been licensed for just over 24 years.  I have an Advanced class ticket, from back in the day when there was a step between General and Extra.

 

I'm suprised there aren't more Hams on this board.

[98Z5V]

I need to get my license - I picked up two programmable handheld radios, and all they've got programmed into them right now are GMRS and FRS freqs. 

 

Magwa, if you haven't picked up radios yet, and you're looking for small handhelds - check these out:

 

http://baofengradio.us/

 

I picked up the UV-5R V2+ radios to start with:

 

[cpl666k9]

I've had my basic for awhile KC7YPU but have not used it for a long time.  Need to get back into it though.  I have some used equipment if anybody is interested.  PM if interested.  Some of it is very old and may need some TLC to get it working.

[Magwa]

98 the first radio I got was a baofong I have a UV-5r*plus in my go bag at all times saving right now for a yahsea water proof since I am a first responder on the fire dept, and search and rescue i wish I could combine all the frequencies....

[guilliam]

I need to get my license - I picked up two programmable handheld radios, and all they've got programmed into them right now are GMRS and FRS freqs. 

 

Magwa, if you haven't picked up radios yet, and you're looking for small handhelds - check these out:

 

http://baofengradio.us/

 

I picked up the UV-5R V2+ radios to start with:

 

I have a couple of these too, good radio for the money.

Generally the Baofend line is not 'part 95' certified (by the FFC) for GMRS freq's.

Many folks use them.

 

I have a pair of the UV 5R+ and one of the GT-3, plus a Cobra GMRS/Marine.

I can 'radio net' with my brothers 20 miles apart in the country we live in.

I do not have a 'tech' license, but do have a GMRS ticket.

 

Check out this group:

 

http://www.amrron.com

 

Magwa, congrats!

 

73

Edited August 5, 2015 by guilliam

[AZ Dean]

I need to get my license - I picked up two programmable handheld radios, and all they've got programmed into them right now are GMRS and FRS freqs. 

 

It really doesn't take a lot of work to get your license nowadays.  My daughter got her Tech when she was 12.

 

 

I've had my basic for awhile KC7YPU but have not used it for a long time.  Need to get back into it though.  I have some used equipment if anybody is interested.  PM if interested.  Some of it is very old and may need some TLC to get it working.

 

I love old ham equipment!  I'll send you a PM.

 

I have a couple of these too, good radio for the money.

Generally the Baofend line is not 'part 95' certified (by the FFC) for GMRS freq's.

Many folks use them.

 

I have a pair of the UV 5R+ and one of the GT-3, plus a Cobra GMRS/Marine.

I can 'radio net' with my brothers 20 miles apart in the country we live in.

I do not have a 'tech' license, but do have a GMRS ticket.

 

Check out this group:

 

http://www.amrron.com

 

Magwa, congrats!

 

73

 

Wow, are we talking 20 miles line of sight with just handhelds?  Impressive!  I know it can be done peak to peak, but usually if you are close to the ground, the curvature of the earth limits VHF/UHF comms to less than 10 miles, usually half that.  Obviously if you have antennas and something to get them up in the air, then you can gain quite a bit of range.

[planeflyer21]

It's too hilly here to get 20 miles line of sight with the Baofengs.  We've done 10, which stomped azz all over similar Motorolas.

 

But with access to a repeater, some people here in AZ are getting silly sick distance.

[guilliam]

For a year I did 'HamSphere' and I recommend it for anyone wanting to play/learn HAM Radio protocol.

It cost $45/yr.

 

Thing was (on HamSphere), when ever I  transmitted 'CQ,CQ' I would get jumped by folks all over the world wanting a QSL cards from Montana.

Got to be distracting.

 

We use the stock Baofengs and do get very good range.

But there is zero traffic (GMRS/Marine) in this part of the country.

But it is not 'line of sight' twenty miles, as we live among the foot hills.

 

Transmitting a long message the little radios do heat up (at 5 watt).

 

I'm saving my $$$ for a Yaesu FT817 for my next portable.

And earning my Tech Lic.

Edited August 6, 2015 by guilliam

[Magwa]

Do It!

[Madhouse]

Another good handheld option: 

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00813HBKK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1