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Weekly Information / Mentor / New License Thread

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 06:00 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vwhv83/weekly_information_mentor_new_license_thread/


This thread is used for those who just passed their tests to introduce themselves, a place to ask questions that you think dont deserve its own
thread and a place to brag!
Posts will be sorted by new!
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Groupme is here Young Amateurs Communications Ham Team EchoLink Net 19:00 Central Saturday Night /r/amateurradio group on the Brandmeister network -
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Official Retevis RT9000D promotional image :D

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 12:17 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxj5nj/official_retevis_rt9000d_promotional_image_d/

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My setup last night for QRP on 40m

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 10:26 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxgo9c/my_setup_last_night_for_qrp_on_40m/

submitted by /u/Qrper
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Phone App for Learning Morse Code

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 09:26 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxf9o6/phone_app_for_learning_morse_code/


I’d like to finally join the HF CW fun and I’m looking for an app to help me practice and learn code. An app styled like Duolingo would probably be
best and give me the motivation to actually use it.
Any suggestions? submitted by /u/n_dude1
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What's your bucket list?

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 01:45 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxl5w5/whats_your_bucket_list/


Within the hobby, that is. What, if anything in particular, would you like
to have accomplished before your key goes silent?
Personally, Id like to have my callsign attached to something at least moderately successful. Be it an antenna design, a digimode, some kind of accessory or what have you. Obviously its unfeasible to become a household
name like G5RV, but something on a much smaller scale ought to be doable. submitted by /u/SA0TAY
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Anyone have a RigPi?

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 07:19 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxccvc/anyone_have_a_rigpi/


Im interested in the idea of the MFJ-1234 RigPi server for remotely
operating my radios. I have a Kenwood TS-590SG and a TS-2000. Would like to hear from someone who has used one extensively.
EDIT: To clear things up ... I am not looking for a Raspberry Pi with a
bunch of disparate apps on it for ham radio. I am interested in an
appliance approach for controlling my radios remotely that just works, and
the marketing info around the MFJ device sounds good. Im just looking for someone whos really used it to firm up whether the thing meets
expectations. submitted by /u/Prima13
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What the hell is going on in this portion of the 40m band?

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 02:28 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxm6a6/what_the_hell_is_going_on_in_this_portion_of_the/

submitted by /u/Sutiradu_me_gospoda
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new to ham- worth getting?

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 02:33 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxma6y/new_to_ham_worth_getting/

submitted by /u/Hexagonal_Oak
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Should I get a xiegu g90 or a yaesu ft-818?

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 01:57 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxlgjg/should_i_get_a_xiegu_g90_or_a_yaesu_ft818/


I can get an used ft-818 or a new xiegu g90. Which one should I get?
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Any Info On This Radio?

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 10:24 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vx3dd3/any_info_on_this_radio/

submitted by /u/Mucho12345566
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Just checking out the airwaves while a storm blows over

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 03:26 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxnfqo/just_checking_out_the_airwaves_while_a_storm/

submitted by /u/mikehill33
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Interested in getting an old 2-way radio. Love these old Sony ones, but
looks like they only use CB channels 7 and 11. Is that useful at all in the United States?

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 11:07 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vwov5j/interested_in_getting_an_old_2way_radio_love/

submitted by /u/petersherno
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Active frequencies to listen in Vancouver, Canada?

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 10:46 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxh4fw/active_frequencies_to_listen_in_vancouver_canada/


It seems pretty quiet out here. Ive tried listening to VE7RPT and a few
other repeaters, but they seem to be totally quiet except for hourly time announcements. Listening to fire dept at 154.400 for now, haha.
Anyone knows which frequencies are more or less active?
I know about this page yep
https://www.radioreference.com/db/browse/ctid/4333 submitted by /u/north_wankouver
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Looking to buy a new HT

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 10:00 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxg2f7/looking_to_buy_a_new_ht/


Hello r/amateurradio
Im looking for a new HT to replace my old Baofeng UV5R, and I was hoping
you guys could give me some reccomendations.
Im looking for at least 2 meter / 70 cm, and reception around 160 MHz for weather band, and 460 MHz for EMS, as well as being somewhat water resistant/proof as it can rain here quite a lot. As for the
speaker/microphone connector, I need it to either use: Kenwood 2 Pin,
Motorla XTS or Motorola APX style connectors.
Do you guys know of any radios that fit the bill here? submitted by
/u/galm12
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Guide to getting started with ham radio

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 01:24 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxkoce/guide_to_getting_started_with_ham_radio/


Hello! Ive seen some posts asking about getting started with ham radio recently, and I thought this guide might help.
The first thing you need to do if you want to start doing ham radio is to
get a license. There are three license classes offered at the moment: Technician, General, and Amateur Extra. To get a license, you have to
prepare and take a test, either remotely or at a local testing session. As
to which you should try and get, it depends on what you want to do. If you mainly just want to talk locally to other hams in the area, go with
technician to start. If you want to talk to stations around the world, go
with general, since it will give you access to all the HF bands.
The tests arent that hard, but they do require you to put effort and time
into studying. Most places charge about 15$ for the test (and you can do
tech and general at the same time for the same price, provided you do well
on your tech first,) and the FCC charges 35 dollars for new licenses. To
study, I recommend using online tools such as hamexam.org or hamstudy.org,
and a book. KN6NU offers a terrific and free pdf tech license study book,
just make sure to get the 2022 edition. You can also buy the ARRL books, or those "ham no spam" ones (which I recommend) and once again be sure to get
2022 version for tech. I recommend reading the book and then taking some practice tests until you are consistently passing. This might also be a
good time to join a local ham club, and Im sure they could help you start
out.
After you pass your test, youll get your callsign and will have taken your first step into the world of radio! Once you have your ticket, your gonna
need a radio. I recommend buying yourself a Baofeng UV54 for 30$. They get
a lot of hate around here, and I agree they have a lot of problems, but
they are cheap, and they get the job done for talking to people locally. If vhf/uhf (local communication) is your main goal, maybe treat yourself to a better radio, such as a mobile rig from a named company, but youll also
need a power supply for that.
If you are also interested in using HF to talk to people all around, this
is a little more pricy, but do not fret! The best solution for getting an
HF rig without breaking the bank is to talk to people in your local club or around, someone will probably have an old radio lying around that theyd be happy to give to you as a gift or for a little bit of money. These radios
are confusing, difficult to use, and are terrible for beginners, but with a
bit of practice and some help from some friendly plate-dippers, Im sure you
can figure it out. You could also go and buy a modern radio, I recommend getting yourself a portable rig, like a yaesu ft-891, this is great because
it is great for hiking with and bringing in a bag, or operating as a base station. Youll also need a power supply for this, so in total, it would run
you about 800-1000 dollars, without an antenna.
There are many types of antennas, but if you have the space for it, set up
a wire antenna. A home made mono-band dipole is very cheap and easy to
make, but this will only get you onto one band. I recommend building
yourself an end fed half wave antenna, as it will be fun to build and very
easy to set up. I got a kit from the ARRL that cost me about 60$. Just make sure to get help from someone with an antenna analyzer to help you
optimally tune up your antenna. Alternatively, you can buy an antenna.
Again, end feds cant go wrong, so you can check out some different end feds
to buy online (they will be more expensive than homemade) but if you have
the space, set up a g5rv, its a great antenna. If you dont have space for a wire, get a hamstick. Theyre not the most efficient, and they get some
negative sentiment, but if set up well (aka mounted really high,) they will
do well. I have worked 13 different countries in the last 3 weeks with a hamstick on my balcony and an old radio from the 70s! They are mono banded,
so either get a few (I recommend 20 and 40 meters, then 15 and 10) or go
with one (probably go for 20 or 40). One stick will run you about 50$ with
a mount and some coax. As for HOW to talk on the radio, it will just come
with time and practice. Once you get a license, just start playing radio.
It doesnt matter if you sound funny at first, youll become an expert in no time. submitted by /u/minecraftlovingchild
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Digital voice (not bothered which system) running through a hotspot only

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 09:57 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxfzgo/digital_voice_not_bothered_which_system_running/


So there’s no repeaters near me So will be using a hotspot to connect I’ve £200 to spend on a radio which prices D Star out of the running I’m after ease of set up and operation I’ve narrowed it down to the Anytone AT-D878
11 plus or the Yaesu FT70D and I’m sort of stuck.Anybody got both and can offer an honest comparison,rather than this is what I’ve got so it must be the best? submitted by /u/BigOldUnit
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Hi, does anyone have pinout for this radio? I've tried looking everywhere,
but couldn't find it. It's old avionics radio made by Mesit, the type is
LUN 3524.

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 11:59 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vwq2q1/hi_does_anyone_have_pinout_for_this_radio_ive/

submitted by /u/FabienG2001
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Toroids!

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 08:30 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vx1b8c/toroids/


Anyone know where one can buy FT82-43 Toroids in the USA besides Amazon and eBay. Prices are so inflated there. Thanks? submitted by
/u/TheRealDonDiesel
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7.200mhz

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 03:38 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vwvb4j/7200mhz/


Might be some 7.200mhz drama about to start. Someone needs to find these
creeps and take away their equipment and license. submitted by
/u/meglea2019
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2m beam

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 08:56 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vx1t78/2m_beam/


Interested in building/purchasing a beam antenna for 2m. Ive got 10w, 25w,
and 100w radio as options to use. Elevation is a bit of a challenge as my
roof is just at ground elevation as I live in a bit of a hole. Advantage is though that it is very flat around here. My question is will it be
worthwhile to go this route for getting out to other repeaters? I can get
some mobile but weak signal. Turning it and mounting will not be an
issue. submitted by /u/Demonfear92
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If you travel around the world with ham radio

Posted: 12 Jul 2022 09:48 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vxfsfe/if_you_travel_around_the_world_with_ham_radio/


Local ham radio regulations are provided by:
View Poll submitted by /u/iv3onz_
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Baofengs found to emit 60dB spikes at 72nd harmonic (10GHz band). Notice
for anyone doing satellite comms in X-Band

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 08:20 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vwkxea/baofengs_found_to_emit_60db_spikes_at_72nd/

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Hustler 6BTV vs inverted L w/ tuner

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 09:44 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vwmwe1/hustler_6btv_vs_inverted_l_w_tuner/


I currently have an inverted L with the bend at 50-some feet and a tuner (SGC-237) at the base. I have an opportunity to purchase a used Hustler
6BTV at a reasonable price ($150). Is that antenna likely to give me
noticeably improved performance over the L, particularly when it comes to
DX? The Hustler would be erected in my back yard, which is not particularly higher or lower than the surrounding terrain (I live in a "streetcar
suburb" of Kansas City).
Basically, Im asking if its worth the time and expense of buying and
putting up. submitted by /u/popefelix
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Tuners for IC-705?

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 08:30 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vwl65z/tuners_for_ic705/


While shopping at Ham Radio Outlet, after just passing General, I picked up
an IC-705 and had the Z-100A tuner recommended, as opposed to the Icom
AH-705.
For the price difference this seemed reasonable enough, along with the advantage of "you can use it with another radio"... but not only does it
not have an interface cable for the IC-705 (included or available), it
would require 12V from the radio (not going to happen with a 7.4V nominal
pack) since it has no internal power source. I think itll work with my
FT-857D so its not a loss, but Im not super happy.
Does anyone have good suggestions on portable tuners for the IC-705, or
would it be "best" to just pay the Icom tax for the AH-705? Im aware of the Z-100 Plus.
Aside: It seems that LDG Electronics site is not-available, though some
links work if sourced via Google cached versions; Im unsure if something happened to LDG or not. submitted by /u/jadecristal
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Radio interfence?

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 06:22 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vwibs4/radio_interfence/


I punched my general 2 years ago, not be able to afford a rig. was gifted a icon 7300 by my brother. I have been attempting to setup with an 66 efhw
that uses a balun and inductor. I have had severe issues, I have tried FT80
and only made 1 contact. The only stations\signals I can hear are from
Spanish radio stations. I can not even pickup WTWW 5.085 or its sisters on
AM. I have tried 40m, 20m, 10m, and 80m. I have the antenna strung up to a
flag pole and across the roof. At this point I have yet dared to transmit though SWR are 2:1 or better higher 40m and up. I am thinking I have severe
RFI going on - and thought I am going to try and isolate my home.
I was wondering if the 300 tall 9000 Watt AM/FM radio tower that is 1700
feet away from our home could be causing an issue? Disregard the FT8 part
for now - I have poured over that with other HAMS online and all settings
are correct. I am a 25+ year IT consultant so the computer config and radio
are not an issue. I cant hear dang near anything. submitted by
/u/harleyinfl
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CuriousMarc and a hamfest haul

Posted: 11 Jul 2022 05:37 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vwhf48/curiousmarc_and_a_hamfest_haul/

submitted by /u/oh5nxo
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