any hams out there? (amateur radio ops)

[WadePatton]

I noticed some ham calls-one on a tag in a photo AA6?? and one as a "handle". This was before I could post and all.



Anyhoo, I'm W1ADE and have been on the air since '96. I'm not HF mobile right now, but always have a 2m on board. Last multi-radio config was 2m/440 and 220 rigs. Still have the mount for my 900 in the Ford, but might jest wait 'til I gets me a CTD to go mobile HF again. The 6" coil Bugcatcher will set the truck off I'm sure.



73

 

[jwdeeming]

Here's one - I'm KB0MED. That's a given call sign BTW, not a vanity. But I just realized how close it is to BOMBED. That's funny!



I think there's a bunch on here - used to see several in signature files when those got posted more often.



JimD

 

[Joel Richards]

What does it take to get an amateur license these days? I have been thinking about it, but never really made the time. Sounds like a blast! I looked into the license requirements about 7 years ago eek: Yes, it's been that long), and there were requirements for something like 10WPM morse code or some such thing - can't remember any of the other req's. Any ideas? I would love to join the hams of the world.



Thanks

Joel

 

[Sregorb]

Joel,

Piece of cake. Go to your local Radio Shack and pick up the latest "Now your talking" book. This will give you everything you need for both your 'no-code' and 'code' requirements. You can get on voice ops now without any morse!



JimD,

Try this one, AB0NB. So close, sounds about the same



Brian

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

My posting name gives me away...



I run an Icom 706 MKIIG, Ameritron 500 watt mobile amp (gotta BOMB the radio too!), a variety of antennas, from a homebrew bugcather to a screwdriver. Mostly 40 and 20 meters...

 

[pnwradar]

I haven't taken any of my ham gear out in the last ten years or so. Being able to chat with people around the world over the Internet kinda took the motivation out of spinning the dial on 20m.



Visit the ARRL for info on how to get your license. Recently, they've overhauled the licensing requirements, making it a lot easier to get on the radio without learning Morse Code.



-jon-

kb7bto

 

[ggorremans]

N7FSX here... . for about 20 years.

Strictly 2meter

gasry

 

[jwdeeming]

Joel,

There are lots of good clubs here in Colorado. It's typical for a club to offer exams on a regular basis. Sregorb pointed you at the right book at Radioshark. You can get on the air without morse code. A huge percentage of hams spend time on the UHF/VHF bands operating repeaters. No code req'd for that.



Here, we are lucky to have an organization called the Colorado Connection. It's a network of linked 2 meter repeaters across several mountaintops in Colorado. Many times I have talked to my wife at home from some hunting camp way off in the middle of nowhere.



It's a lot of fun.

JimD

KB0MED

 

[Joel Richards]

Cool deal I'll head to the store right now.



Now, I need good ideas for portable (mount in the truck) 2m units. Any thoughts??



Joel



P. S. Wait till I tell my wife I have ANOTHER hobby...

Me ->

Her ->

 

[CumminsPuller]

My wife and I both.........

My wife and I both are hams..... she is KL0ES... ... I am KL0EU..... since about 1997.



Jason

 

[Jay]

N0MEU checking in... KC0SM is also a member. 73's from Colorado

 

[Rotty]

My wife and I met through amatuer radio. She is AA7ME extra and me KD4KIY no code tech. I do all of the Electronic/gadget stuff and she does all of the talking/operating. I like vhf/uhf FM and she likes HF/CW. I got into hamming because of the technical. You meet a great set of people out there and if you need help, they are more than willing to step in.

Go for the radio shack book and find someone to mentor you, it makes it a lot easier. Join a ham club. Field day is a blast. You will find this out soon enough...

good luck.