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Who Ham? You Ham?

Has any hammerererer ever used their FRN? I had to go thru the rigmarole of submitting my FRN for a password so I could get a CORES Incident Tracking Number, which required a security question for my FRN access.

Definition of Federal Bureaucracy, see Gordian Knot.

Definition of Gordian Knot, see Federal Bureaucracy.
 
KY6WTF here.

I have a Kenwood TM-V71A dual-band mobile rig that I just use for 4WD runs (it's mounted in my trail rig). Got my license earlier this year, but I haven't really spent any time on the radio, other than to communicate with my friends on the trail.
 
OldFatGuy said:
KY6WTF here.

I have a Kenwood TM-V71A dual-band mobile rig that I just use for 4WD runs (it's mounted in my trail rig). Got my license earlier this year, but I haven't really spent any time on the radio, other than to communicate with my friends on the trail.
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WTF??? :rofl

You usually pay extra for that. :teeth

Dammit, I didn't see the KY, either. Dude, you're just trouble in River City. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qam1fbQmA_s
 
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Ham radio go bags, anything special you guys carry, besides a 40-pack of Duracell AA batteries?
 
Cincinnatus said:
Has any hammerererer ever used their FRN? I had to go thru the rigmarole of submitting my FRN for a password so I could get a CORES Incident Tracking Number, which required a security question for my FRN access.

Definition of Federal Bureaucracy, see Gordian Knot.

Definition of Gordian Knot, see Federal Bureaucracy.
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Yep, used it to update my address with the FCC a few years ago. Easy peasy.

OldFatGuy said:
KY6WTF here.

I have a Kenwood TM-V71A dual-band mobile rig that I just use for 4WD runs (it's mounted in my trail rig). Got my license earlier this year, but I haven't really spent any time on the radio, other than to communicate with my friends on the trail.
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That's an awesome callsign, Tom! :thumbup
 
I wonder if WTFOVR is taken.... :laughing

Just checked, it's not. :party

Dunno if the FCC would allow it, tho...
 
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I did chew the rag one evening with a guy who's 1x3 was WTF

and that reminds me, looks like fcc didnt update my addy change, so I goot grit ma teeth and hit that website..
 
rodr said:
This little thing?? I think it's 5 watts.
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Yeah I'm getting my radios confused. My 1st radio was a FT101EX Yaesu but I quickly changed to Icom ever since then (1977'.)

Most HF radios are 100 watts, so that's approximately ~20amps or so. Far more than most bikes supply on their "AUX" circuit (typically attached at the fuse box.)

Far better to attach an HT via Bluetooth. The 5 watt demand should be handled by an output at the fuse box or battery. I know couple guys who tried it, & used it up in redwood country up North. Guess performance was poor at any distance non-repeater usage.

They told me even a CB (10/11 meters) radio would be better for distance; or you could always try a bluetooth "family radio."
 
this post is really for me to remember to post up how I used that scala thingy along with bt headset and a ptt on the handlebar to drive my vx8dr..

On 5W and handhelds - this is really an area where a proper antenna canmake these little radios sing, even with only 5W. Same goes for a properly installed vehicle mount.. im tlaking vhf here obv..

<edit> btw which 2m repeaters can everyone open? I can hear all the way to N6NFI from here in Alamo - mt diablo repeater is line of sight from my shack so thats pretty easy to tickle at qrp
 
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I met some ham radio dudes on the top of Mt Hamilton. Hams on Ham. They were cool dudes.
 
So I'm totally new to the whole HAM scene, but does anyone know what the freq. is for emergency services, like in case of SHTF scenarios. I know I have to get a lic. for it, and also, where did you guys get your book to read up and learn about it.

Thanks! :thumbup
 
mwndoza said:
So I'm totally new to the whole HAM scene, but does anyone know what the freq. is for emergency services, like in case of SHTF scenarios. I know I have to get a lic. for it, and also, where did you guys get your book to read up and learn about it.

Thanks! :thumbup
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Channel 9 on the CB. :cool

Just get a book from radio shack or the AARL handbook and go to town.
 
ARRL has resouces that you can use.

AA9PW has practice tests that has the actual test question pool. Note that the question pool will change next year.
 
CB is not ham. :laughing

Given the frequency ranges available just for hams in the 2-meter & 70-cm bands, there are tens of thousands of frequencies you can broadcast & receive. http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Band Chart/Hambands_color.pdf

http://www.arrl.org/ is the main source for all hammers.

The exam is based on electronics and radio knowledge, so if you've already got a background in EE or general computer knowledge, it's much easier than going in cold.

You can take a one-day exam-prep class for around $25, http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-class

The exam itself is $15, and a re-test is possible the same day. Exam question pool is http://www.arrl.org/question-pools

Getting smart about ham radio is almost impossible without working with hammers, so joining a club and working with the folks in the club is highly recommended. If you don't have the requisite knowledge first, then http://www.arrl.org/shop/What-s-New/. Get one of the books & start reading. :thumbup
 
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You can just go through the ARRL License Manual and learn in a couple of days what you need to pass the exam. It's not hard.
 
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