I have a scanner I listen to and I cannot figure out what the ham operators are doing; they have these "checkin" things where all they seem to do is say a number and check in. that's it. and they do it all the time.
Yeah, this is going to be a whole new world for me. I've got a connection that is going to help me learn how to not only work with it, but do some mumbo magic that should boost the signal.
Yep. Welcome to the 1960's. Good luck with that 3watts of power. You'll probably reach the end of your street.
You should think about upgrading to ham. Legally you can transmit during an emergency.
I knew I would troll someone with the statement. Why are ham operators so uptight? Shesh!
I just sold a nice yaesu hf radio for under 500 bucks. A super nice used hf might cost 2k.
I have a scanner I listen to and I cannot figure out what the ham operators are doing; they have these "checkin" things where all they seem to do is say a number and check in. that's it. and they do it all the time.
Yeah, this is going to be a whole new world for me. I've got a connection that is going to help me learn how to not only work with it, but do some mumbo magic that should boost the signal.
That looks nice? Where you buy?
Took a stock photo of the make and model I got. But... Truck stop. They always have the best gear.