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  • [Reddit] [OC] I was told yall would appreciate this throw back to Xmas

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    Weekly Information / Mentor / New License Thread

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 06:00 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjba8x/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!
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    [OC] I was told yall would appreciate this throw back to Xmas 2020 when my
    mom found vhs tapes my dad made of himself playing with his ham radios, and
    we got to see him smiling for the first time since he passed away

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 01:32 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjla1i/oc_i_was_told_yall_would_appreciate_this_throw/

    submitted by /u/heartandsunlight
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    Getting back into hobby - trust worthy radio repair shop ?

    Posted: 22 Mar 2022 10:34 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tk8cz5/getting_back_into_hobby_trust_worthy_radio_repair/


    Hello all - after a long break , I pulled out some of my old equipment I
    had . Not much but I’ve got an Alinco DJ-580 & an Azden 2m radio . I’ve since let my license go , but I’m looking to retake the test . Not sure
    what I did to these radios when I way younger - As I remember the Alinco
    worked when I last used it & if my memory serves me the azden just stopped powering up . Are there any shops that I could send these radios to and
    have them looked at ? Probably going to cost me more to repair then to just
    buy new ones but I really liked the Alinco & would like to see it come back
    to life submitted by /u/Conscious-Lettuce-83
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    The rails belong outside the soft case!!! :D :D :D

    Posted: 22 Mar 2022 01:22 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjy6hd/the_rails_belong_outside_the_soft_case_d_d_d/


    FT-818 The rails belong outside the soft case!!! :D :D :D https://preview.redd.it/7v8fsiu4awo81.jpg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1358908a1d59a531eef7d0ca80846529cfb39023
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    by /u/VK4FAST
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    Inexpensive CW single band transceivers? Trouble finding

    Posted: 22 Mar 2022 09:57 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tk7ixl/inexpensive_cw_single_band_transceivers_trouble/


    Hello, I have been looking to get into hf and heard that single band cw is
    not a bad way to start on the cheap, issue is I can’t find any really, and the ones that people talk about are sold out. Any help would be
    appreciated, I have low electrical knowledge so if anyone has kits they recommend, it would need to be one which has good instructions etc.
    submitted by /u/SirJacobtheGreat
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    What is a Good RX Only/ Low Power Radio for My Situation? [Help]

    Posted: 22 Mar 2022 05:28 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tk1vn1/what_is_a_good_rx_only_low_power_radio_for_my/


    Hi everyone! For a project Im trying to find a standalone radio, ideally a
    set it up and forget it kind of radio, (or scanner) that is ideally RX
    only, because the TX wont really be used. (Traditional SDR wont work
    because using an entire computer feels overkill for the task.)
    I just wanted to know if there is something analog/ DTMF compatible that
    can just output received audio on a frequency within the 2m/ or 70cm bands.
    The radio will be on almost all the time and be outside in a weatherproof
    box, so large temperature swings might be a problem. The box the radio is
    going in has 120VAC and 24VDC available. I have a few ideas, but I think it
    is just better to ask first.
    Thanks! submitted by /u/stuffandthings54
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    Amateur Radio for the Antisocial?

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 10:27 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjvqh7/amateur_radio_for_the_antisocial/


    The titles a bit of an exaggeration (and inspired by a book title I found
    while searching) but Im interested in getting into amateur radio for the electronics and technical side of things. Sending and receiving signals
    from hundreds of miles away, building things, messing with satellites and meteor bounces, QRP, etc. That all sounds really fun. The more social
    aspect Im not that into and Id rather be able to do my thing without coordinating around when other people are on the air.
    Im studying for the Technician and General exams but Im trying to sort out
    what aspect of amateur radio I want to start pursuing once Im licensed. It seems like some of the text and data modes would be a good fit for what I
    want to get out of it but thought I would ask for suggestions to narrow my research a little bit.

    Edit: Thanks all for the input! Glad Im not the only one. :p submitted
    by /u/the_deadcactus
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    Best mode for emergencies?

    Posted: 22 Mar 2022 10:17 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tk7z5w/best_mode_for_emergencies/


    Ive been pondering emergency communications lately and been tossing around
    pros and cons in my head. Assuming a statewide or regional disaster, what
    are thoughts on the best modes?
    Here are my thoughts.
    Vhf voice. Most common, but assuming that repeaters are down, you are essentially limited ti simplex so rang would be short.
    Aprs allows for text chat but is limited to the digipeater network that may
    ir may not be working
    Cw. Sure, cw might go around the world on 1 watt, but its not very fast and realistically how many people are fluent in Cw?
    Winlink (vhf or hf) . Has redundant servers across the world but assumes
    that the person on the other end has access to email
    Js8call. I keep coming back to js8call since it allows keyboard to keyboard chat. You get the benefits of HF range with away from computer message
    saving.
    What am I missing, what other modes or methods should be considered?
    submitted by /u/noone512
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    [Dad joke] Since all POTA activations are temporary operations

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 03:46 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjo8i6/dad_joke_since_all_pota_activations_are_temporary/


    …Does that make someone who participates in one a "Parks on the Air
    Temporary Operator", or POTATO? submitted by /u/DENelson83
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    External speaker for mobile rig.

    Posted: 22 Mar 2022 09:43 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tk788l/external_speaker_for_mobile_rig/


    Hey everyone, I recently installed my new mobile radio in my truck and made
    my first contact on this radio on a local repeater while driving home. Everything was great and my signal on their end was loud and clear but the
    road noise slaughtered my audio. So basically I was looking on Amazon and
    they had a bunch of $12-$20 external speakers. Will these be louder or just provide the ability to have the speaker closer to me? submitted by /u/cleetermcbeeter
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    What makes you QSY?

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 08:14 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjtk1y/what_makes_you_qsy/


    Listening to a conversation on my local repeater tonight, and I hear, "if
    you do your research..." Well, I immediately ran across the room to spin
    the dial. There is nothing that could follow that that could make me want
    to do anything other than bang my head into an immovable object.
    Politics, religion, sportsball, I can deal with, but the "I done my research," well, check and mate, Im gone. What gets you to change
    frequency? submitted by /u/thetable123
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    My first SOTA activation of Guadalupe Peak (W5T/GU-001) on 03/19/22

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 05:37 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjqjeo/my_first_sota_activation_of_guadalupe_peak/

    submitted by /u/Fedham
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    Tradeoff: C4FM or cross-band repeat

    Posted: 22 Mar 2022 06:42 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tk3bba/tradeoff_c4fm_or_crossband_repeat/


    Im currently in the market for a mobile dual-band radio. I was leaning
    towards the ICOM IC-2730A (https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ico-ic-2730a
    - $290 after rebate) because it seems to offer the most functionality
    compared to the Yaesu FTM-6000- Simultaneous receive (cross-band repeat functionality) plus the ability to attach the mic to the head unit or the radio. Cross-band repeat seems interesting as it would allow me to leave
    the mobile radio in my office and repeat the signal from my HT. However,
    the Yaesu FTM-200DR just came out and offers C4FM for $399 (https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ysu-ftm-200dr). C4FM is pretty popular
    in my area and there are some nets that can only be accessed using a C4FM-capable radio. Also, C4FM seems like the more future-proof choice. The downside is that the FTM-200DR (like many of Yaesus other recent offerings) does not offer cross-band repeat functionality. Does it make sense to prioritize C4FM over simultaneous receive? submitted by /u/LousyPilotApparently
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    It's ALIVE! - New power supply fan

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 05:49 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjqrsk/its_alive_new_power_supply_fan/

    submitted by /u/lostsherlock
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    Trick i do on the radio

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 07:21 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjcxoy/trick_i_do_on_the_radio/


    sometimes when there is nothing but dead air for a while on the radio i
    will start a conversation that makes it sound like im talking to someone,
    95% of the time this attracts some third party that wants to break in. its pretty funny sometimes, i will talk to someone who doesnt respond but i
    make it sound like they are actually talking. submitted by
    /u/CommadorVic20
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    Seeking San Diego Field Activities - HF

    Posted: 22 Mar 2022 08:31 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tk5lrf/seeking_san_diego_field_activities_hf/


    I am working on my General license and would like to get some hands-on in
    the field. Any upcoming events I could join? submitted by /u/jwheel1970
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    "Best Practices"

    Posted: 22 Mar 2022 07:22 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tk44ds/best_practices/


    In the worlds of business, industry, and academics, there are often
    discussions of "best practices." I was thinking the other day about my 20m dipole. It works well. There are no problems with it. Yet, I wondered, if I built another 20m dipole, what would make it the very best it can be? What
    are the "best practices" in building a 20m dipole?
    So I ask, 1) what is the best wire for the antenna? 2) What is the best configuration at the feed point? 3) What is the best coax? 4) What is the
    best connector on the shack end of the coax?
    Now, I know there are many opinions and some will just say, " whatever
    works." But, in all seriousness, I need a project. I am going to build
    another 20m dipole. What are the "best practices" or in other words, what
    is the best material I should use?
    The dipole is for my shacks base station. It will be supported by cords
    into trees in my back yard. The current dipole is up about 28 feet or so. I
    can place the proposed dipole much higher. submitted by /u/dbgreen
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    New Medium Speed Test (MST) coming May 2nd. Theres now a CW event every
    night of the week.

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 07:24 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjsn6h/new_medium_speed_test_mst_coming_may_2nd_theres/

    submitted by /u/KY4ID
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    This video of Suns Plasma rain larger than the earth captured by the Solar Dynamics Observatory Spacecraft over 9 hours.

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 11:12 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tji3lf/this_video_of_suns_plasma_rain_larger_than_the/

    submitted by /u/n3buo
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    Wouxun and 2m uplink satellites.

    Posted: 22 Mar 2022 12:42 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjxn4e/wouxun_and_2m_uplink_satellites/


    Is there any Wouxun handheld model that is full duplex without having
    desense issues with 2m transmit and a 70cm downlink? Looking for a newer handheld that wont have issues with desense.
    If not, any other models worth looking into getting for satellites?
    submitted by /u/Disconnected_Life
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    complete newbie, want to listen in on marine band chatter (UK)

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 08:50 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tju6uq/complete_newbie_want_to_listen_in_on_marine_band/


    I know NOTHING about radio and just wanted to ask
    I live in an English Harbour town with lots of privately owned fishing
    charter boats that will head out between 5 and 30 miles out to sea. Is it possible to listen in on their radio chatter somehow? What would I need to
    know and purchase to do this?
    Im an avid fisherman myself but never been on a boat, only ever fished from shore
    Thanks!!! submitted by /u/Keep_Scrolling
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    Russia and Belarus now suspended from CEPT

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 04:38 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjpd0e/russia_and_belarus_now_suspended_from_cept/

    submitted by /u/VE6LK
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    Las Vegas hams?

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 05:19 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjq77h/las_vegas_hams/


    Just gotten back into it after about a decade. Went and got me a cheap Radiodity HT and trying to figure it out. I cant seem to hit any repeaters working despite setting the correct offset and CTCSS. Yet I managed to successfully program it to use at work with UHF frequency, offset and
    correct DCS tone. If there was somebody local enough to hear me on the
    input or possibly take a spectrum analyzer to it that would help a great
    deal.
    KC8UOK submitted by /u/lvnv1983
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    I left the room for 5-10 minutes while my Si5351 was running, and when I
    came back it did a little wave! I think she's happy to see me :)

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 02:09 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tjm2y0/i_left_the_room_for_510_minutes_while_my_si5351/

    submitted by /u/ZeoNet
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    Wires-X Connection Issue

    Posted: 21 Mar 2022 08:43 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/tju2hm/wiresx_connection_issue/


    Hello all. I am trying to connect to a Wires-X capable repeater from an
    FT70DR. I have tried several different repeaters that are connected via
    Wires-X rooms, but when I push the F and AMS keys, it just tries to connect until it simply times out. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Do I have
    to use a hotspot, or is connecting to the repeater sufficient? submitted
    by /u/PrincipallyMaoism
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