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Hi all. I want to get my general license and would like to know if any general licensed hams have any thoughts on what they feel is the best study...

A letter from the regional MARS director suggesting I rejoin the MARS program arrived today. Must be they remember my speedy and error free CW :)...

For the Hams among us, I thought I would post some observations made at a recent hamfest I attended. For the non-Hams, a hamfest is an organized...

Hey guys, Saw a new video on the importance of survival communications. [MEDIA] This is really for beginners -- or for introducing those who are...

Doing a little organizing today and thought I would show some of my portable communications kit. I follow the layered approach with various...

Was trying to solve this myself, but I know that there are several more experienced hams that might be able to help here. I am looking for my...

Martin is a switched on guy. I have been following his videos for years. He certainly has very discerning tastes concerning electronics, and also...

saw it in the pictures at EstateSales.net, didn't figure it would still be there on 20% off day but it was. Talked em down to $650. Already had...

More of the Japanese radios are being made by contract manufactures in china the Veasu knock off of Yaesu is $59 the real Yaesu is over $300....

Part 1: Hidden Antennas for HOA restrictions? From our friends at www.preparedham.com I remember a time when I was forced to live in a condo for...

FCC SEEKS COMMENTS ON LIFETIME LICENSES, 80/75 METER CHANGES If you have thoughts on the ARRL's petition for the FCC to make changes to 80 and 75...

I hope this isn't a duplicate. Where to go During a Communications Shutdown

Been thinking of buying one of these receivers... It's not that I need any more radios but I just don't have one this small. County Comm the...

The ARRL November Sweepstakes is here again. It is a crazy contest for amateur/ham radio ops. Take a look at this page for the "Rules of...

Admins, if this is inappropriate please let me know. I know it's a fine line from supporting SM and at the same time supporting mine. Please let...

So, this last week (ending 9/24) I headed for the Hill Country of central Tejas to do some ham radio operating. Lots of nice trees on nice hills....

Still new to the much larger than expected world of HAM communications, and wrapping my brain around APRS. I see some pretty nifty applications,...

Short background. Recently got my ham license (Technician) and have a Baofeng HT to start with. Just getting going on the gear, and I know someone...

To start let me say that the idea of communicating with people from all over the country has been of increasing interest to me. I understand that...

I recently built an MDT transceiver kit. This is an extreme low power 40 mtr radio to communicate with Sigle SideBand radios. It is very small &...

Currently studying for my Technician's License and plan on continuing to Extra. I don't see myself as a hobbyist, but am interested in emergency...

Off topic, just getting the word out. All are invited to participate or just listen. We will have several active stations working the...

I have viewed the following instructable The Tape Measure Antenna am considering it as an addition for a bug out bag because the tape measure...

Kenwood TM-281A or Yaesu FT-2900R ? Working on my tech licence and already have a baofeng UV-5R. Pro's / Con's other suggestions? Planning on...

With the ARRL Field Day over, I'd like to know what other hams learned during their outing. Here is my list: Punk-ass closet Hitler wannabee...

I've got a 40 meter bazooka antenna. This Sunday before 6 p.m. I'm going to try to set it up and make calls on ssb 7.1955. I'd appreciate some...

melbo submitted a new resource: FCC Element 2 Technician Class Question Pool with Answers - Help with your technician exam SUBELEMENT T1 – FCC...

stg58 submitted a new resource: Yaesu FT-857D - Yaesu Using the radio, MARS mods done by a Marine/Navy MARS op. YMMV. Wideband mods if...