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Weekly Information / Mentor / New License Thread

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 06:00 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/w1yrzo/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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Could a non-ham friend help me with POTA activations?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 05:53 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/w1ymyh/could_a_nonham_friend_help_me_with_pota/


I have them logging and they seem to be doing well with call format and the phonetics. Id like to get them on the mic if possible. IIRC its doable, but
I dont know the specifics. submitted by /u/Larnk2theparst
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How to contesters and POTA people log so quickly?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 10:46 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/w25hea/how_to_contesters_and_pota_people_log_so_quickly/


Yeah, I realize they may have someone helping, but I tried (unsuccessfully)
to activate my first park yesterday and had a notepad and the HAMRS app on
my phone. I know experience would help dramatically, but I froze a little
and only called CQ a few times for fear of not being able to log quickly enough. All that being said, it was great getting out and figuring out my
setup process and saying that I “almost” had an activation. submitted
by /u/CranesVIII
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Mobile install questions

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 11:00 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/w25tcp/mobile_install_questions/


Im thinking about a mobile 2/70 install in a Lexus RX350 and have a few questions.
Antenna placement: putting the antenna on the roof is probably too tall for most of the parking structures I use, and the tailgate is a single unit
with an upper hinge, so is a front fender mount going to be my best bet? Im
ok with drilling holes.
Primary will be a typical mobile rig with an SO-239 antenna connector but
at times I may want to use a handheld with minimal fuss. Does an antenna
switch exist that has an input for the 239 and the second input suitable
for SMA (with dreams of a quick connect cable to quickly pop it on and off). Are there any solutions to get power pole to feed a drop in charger? Or a
drop in charger that works natively with power pole? submitted by /u/TheQuarantinian
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Alternative source of energy when off grid. Using water and Cheetos.

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 10:44 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/w25f0q/alternative_source_of_energy_when_off_grid_using/

submitted by /u/sthiffea
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Analogue handheld as digital

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 09:03 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/w230lb/analogue_handheld_as_digital/


Im still quite fresh on the subject. I was wondering whether is it possible
to use a handheld radio, for example Baofeng UV-5R to transmit audio or
chat using digital mode like, for example, D-Star? Is it achievable by connecting PC or Android phone? submitted by /u/adi_dev
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Camera Tripod Mount for Arrow II Antenna

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 05:48 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/w1yjat/camera_tripod_mount_for_arrow_ii_antenna/


Does anyone know how I can attach an arrow II antenna to a camera tripod? I
see they sell a mount but its made for masts, not tripods. submitted by /u/fsdigital12
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Radio operator personalized book

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 01:00 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/w1tr4w/radio_operator_personalized_book/


Hi all! I grew up with the steady background noise of a ham radio. My dad
has been a shortwave listener since 1973, based in Belgium, under the same callsign for 50 years! And since recently, also broadcasting.
For his birthday, I bought a leather bound logbook that I want to fill with
as much as possible on awards won, special mentions and contacts, the
works. Turns out to be more difficult than expected, as very little has
been digitized before 2000. Original ideas on what to include very
welcome.. submitted by /u/EvilMonkey_86
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Prepping Question. What Type of Antenna Should I Attached to a House to get Most Use from a Baofeng UV-5R?

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 05:35 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/w1y9s6/prepping_question_what_type_of_antenna_should_i/


Just been thinking... What would an ideal permanent antenna look like for a UV-5R. Does it make sense to go with something thats going to catch both
VHF and UHF, or just stick to a specific frequency range? submitted by /u/GroundPepper
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