So I installed a CB in my SUV. You might ask, Why? Why would you go to CB when you’re a licensed Amateur? Well, I was surprised to find that there is still a lot of activity on CB. I still have all of my Ham equipment and intend to keep and use it. I’ve…
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GRMS
Today I received my GRMS (General Mobile Radio Service) license. The license is easy enough to get, just fill out the FCC form and pay $70. The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a licensed radio service that uses channels around 462 MHz and 467 MHz. The most common use of GMRS channels is for short-distance, two-way voice communications using hand-held radios,…
Radio Club
I decided to join a radio club to meet more hams and make some contacts with similar interests. There are several in my area (Metrowest Massachusetts). I chose the Minuteman Repeater Association. They have a network of repeaters across the state and seem to have an active membership. I’m hoping to find some folks with…
TYT TH-9800
SO we have the TYT -TH-9800 up and running in the Nissan Rogue. The head unit is mounted with double-sided tape so as not to damage my interior and the body is in the console. I’d like to install my Yasue 857D but the power requirements preclude the use of the auxiliary power ports so…
Virtual Radio
So I’ve long known of the programs Hamsphere, Echolink, and CQ100. I’ve used Hamshpere in the past with some degree of success. CQ 100 was a fairly worthless subscription as there doesn’t seem to be anyone on, ever. I’ve only recently gotten into Echolink, which lets you talk to other Hams on actual amateur frequencies…
Failure
Well, field day was an utter failure for me. I couldn’t seem to get my antennas set properly to even hear anyone , nevermind being heard. No matter what I did no one came in. But that’s all part of the fun, trying to find out what went wrong and what changes to make. Experimentation…