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  1. Brokor
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    Low Cost Data Hotspot Rig Under $100

    This is quite possibly the cheapest Ham radio data hotspot for under sixty dollars. With a Baofeng radio, Raspberry Pi and an All-In-One cable we...
    Thread by: Brokor, Sep 26, 2025, 12 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  2. Qwertyportne
    Resource

    Technician Ham Radio Bands 2023-05-23

    Brief descriptions of bands a Technician can use.
    Posted By: Qwertyportne, May 23, 2023 in category: Communications
  3. Tully Mars
    Thread

    Hey Elmers

    Would like your thoughts on the following radios: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HXKR479/?tag=survivalmonke-20...
    Thread by: Tully Mars, Jan 21, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  4. sdr
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    Beginners guide to ham radio

    This is a copy of a reply i gave to a question that was asked of me. A friend of mine is interested in getting a license and wanted advice on...
    Thread by: sdr, Oct 16, 2019, 18 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  5. Southbound
    Thread

    ICOM 5100a

    Just curious if anyone owns or has used an ICOM 5100a and what your thoughts about it are. Thanks
    Thread by: Southbound, Oct 7, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  6. SB21
    Thread

    Baofeng ???

    Seems I heard a little about these on here . I looked at there site and was wondering what ya'll thought of these . I looked at the BF-F8HP,,,or...
    Thread by: SB21, Apr 11, 2019, 42 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  7. Bandit99
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    Advice...first Mobile Radio/Base Station

    BACKGROUND In January, I passed my Extra Exam. Last week, I got a J-Pole antenna (1/2" copper, needs a bit of work) and I have on order or have...
    Thread by: Bandit99, Mar 20, 2019, 26 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  8. sdr
    Thread

    New Ham Radio build

    I've been following the ubitx transceiver kit development for a while now. Decided it's time to assemble one. Looks like the latest version has...
    Thread by: sdr, Feb 10, 2019, 14 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  9. Bandit99
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    Got it!

    So, I finally got my finger out, as started studying 1 January. I studied hard for the past two weeks and took the Extra Exam this evening and...
    Thread by: Bandit99, Jan 14, 2019, 29 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  10. DKR
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    Push to Talk on Iridium system, new and intresting

    Icom (a ham radio company, amoug other things) and the folks over at Iridium have gotten together. [IMG] News Release - Icom America The...
    Thread by: DKR, Jan 2, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  11. BTPost
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    New to us HF Radio for the New Place...

    Well, i blew my Christmas Money this morning, on a New to us HF Radio for the new Place... I have been watching QRZ. com and eBay since I got my...
    Thread by: BTPost, Dec 9, 2018, 41 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  12. DKR
    Thread

    High-frequency Emergency and Rural Multimedia Exchange System

    Source - Hermes // rhizomatica The take form the ham community NSF/Mozilla contest awards $400K for HF linked EMCOM cell net idea Money quote:...
    Thread by: DKR, Oct 3, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  13. BenP
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    Local Communication

    So my brother-in-law and I both got our ham license recently and we have been messing around with the 2 meter band. I can talk to him directly at...
    Thread by: BenP, Sep 25, 2018, 23 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  14. Hanzo
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    Handheld radio recommendation, please

    Can anyone recommend a hand held radio that has great range, is easy to operate and is not expensive? Thinking of something for the family in...
    Thread by: Hanzo, Sep 12, 2018, 31 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  15. DKR
    Thread

    Gear Review ALX-SSB low power, portable, HF radio

    Review - ALX-SSB transceiver. [img] ALX-SSB transceiver – Front panel view. [img] ALX-SSB transceiver rear panel What this review covers:...
    Thread by: DKR, Sep 10, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Functional Gear & Equipment
  16. Asia-Off-Grid
    Resource

    Communications 9 PDF eBooks (.zip file) 2018-08-19

    Communications after a SHTF event will be of the utmost importance. It is a must, to make sure both you and those whom you care about, are...
    Posted By: Asia-Off-Grid, Aug 19, 2018 in category: Communications
  17. Asia-Off-Grid
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    Nostalgia: My old Kenwood TM-731A

    I was just reading @ED GEiN's post on portable communications. It caused me to reminisce a bit. I hadn't thought about this particular rig in...
    Thread by: Asia-Off-Grid, Jul 26, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  18. ED GEiN
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    So which Portable Ham Radio Model Would You Recommend for TEOTWAWKI

    I've learned from another thread people answered that I definitely should have a Portable Ham Radio to monitor for an end of the world situation....
    Thread by: ED GEiN, Jul 26, 2018, 38 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  19. ED GEiN
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    So In All Out TEOTWAWKI or SHTF developing into it, Do You Contact Strangers or Not? I Say No Unless

    In a recent thread several people recommended getting a Ham Radio for TEOTWAWKI or SHTF developing into TEOTWAWKI situations. Other than...
    Thread by: ED GEiN, Jul 23, 2018, 30 replies, in forum: General Survival and Preparedness
  20. Tempstar
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    13 Original Colonies Amateur Radio Contest

    Starting Sunday 01 July 2018 and running for 7 days is the only amateur radio contest I ever enter. The 13 Colonies event gives one the chance to...
    Thread by: Tempstar, Jun 30, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  21. Bandit99
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    My full address in the FCC database?

    I have a GENERAL ham license (because I am too lazy to get my Extra but that's another story...)And, I came across something that sort of annoys...
    Thread by: Bandit99, Jun 26, 2018, 21 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  22. Idahoser
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    Amateur Radio Field Day June 23 - find your club now!

    Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday. Field Day 2018 is June...
    Thread by: Idahoser, May 9, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  23. 3M-TA3
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    Mobile Monkeys - Show Us Your Installs and Go Boxes

    Just like the title says, please show us how you mounted your mobile gear or your go boxes for when you go on the road. Field Day type setups as...
    Thread by: 3M-TA3, Dec 20, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  24. Imasham
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    Testing my new Baofeng UV-5Rs

    I purchased two sets of the Baofeng UV-5R handhelds from Amazon for $25 each. Through eBay I also bought two Nagoya UT-72 and two BL-5L high...
    Thread by: Imasham, Sep 30, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  25. 3M-TA3
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    Why You Like The Amateur Radio Brand You Like

    Since I'm still real real new to Amateur Radio I'd like to find out why you like the brand you like without trashing the other brands. I'd like...
    Thread by: 3M-TA3, Sep 25, 2017, 21 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  26. DKR
    Resource

    A Guide to Operating, Troubleshooting and Repair of the MFJ-9200 QRP Radio 2017-09-04

    Just as the title says, a resource to maintain the MFJ-9200 radio. Much of the testing would apply to many to many of the newer SA-612 based rigs...
    Posted By: DKR, Sep 4, 2017 in category: Communications
  27. 3M-TA3
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    I Passed a Few Tests, Now What?

    After a long break in study I decided a few weeks ago it was time to get the job done and get my amateur license. Tonight I took and passed the...
    Thread by: 3M-TA3, Sep 4, 2017, 22 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  28. Southbound
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    General license study material

    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...
    Thread by: Southbound, Aug 17, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  29. Tempstar
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    Hamfest

    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...
    Thread by: Tempstar, Mar 13, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
  30. hitchcock4
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    Importance of Emergency Comms-good video

    Hey guys, Saw a new video on the importance of survival communications. [MEDIA] This is really for beginners -- or for introducing those who are...
    Thread by: hitchcock4, Feb 1, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Survival Communications
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