Anyone in to Ham Radio?

[Xerarch]

I just got my ham radio license today, actually I passed the test but I guess it will be a few weeks before I get the actual license in the mail. I don't have any equipment yet. So, any ham operators out there? You have any tips or pointers for me?

[_Keith]

Good for you. I am KF5PLW, Extra Class. As for tips, what kind of communications are you looking for, local, regional, global, experimental stuff? I am radio-less at the moment myself. I know what I want for my next radio, just waiting for my budget to catch up with my desires.

[Xerarch]

Cool, I knew someone had to be in to ham on here. I'd really like a nice setup one day, capable of international communication. The budget right now is significantly more restricted, so I'll probably just have to start out with a hand held.

[Mauna Kea Cloudforest]

Since you guys are talking about this, do you have any good recommendations for receivers that cover the full band SW/VHF/UHF and have the necessary decoders? This thing looks pretty cool but a little pricy: http://universal-radio.com/catalog/commrxvr/2002.html

[edric]

Hi Ammon, I have a technician class license, since 1986, had a hand held 2 meter band for the first 3 years, the battery went bad, and I sold it, and never got another one, but my liecense is up to date, I've been thinking about buying one, but it's a money vs. need thing right now, Ed

[trioderob]

I have alot of experience.

extra class, 4 digit call sign - 20 years ...........................

I dont want to give out any personal info but ask away on the technical questions

what do you want to know ?

Edited April 23, 2014 by trioderob

[Xerarch]

Any recommendations for a good handheld radio? I'm afraid the budget won't allow for anything more at the moment.

[trioderob]

I like KENWOOD radios.

are you just doing 2 M ?

its extremely more fun to work 10/20/40

even 50 is way way way more fun - I hate 2 meters unles you can get some crazy UHF propagation going

from a meteor shower

CQ CQ CQ THIS IS ZULU 8 DELTA X-RAY CALLING CQ DX AND STANDING BY.

CQ DX , CQ DX CQ DX ......................

zulu 8 delta x-ray this is whiskey 3 tango bravo delta !!!!!!

the young lady - the young lady only - only the young lady (all women are young ladies -all guys are old men - no matter the real age)

whiskey 3 tango bravo delta - you are 5x 3 you are 5x 3 you are 53 with no Qr Mary..........QSL ?

(dude I worked over 100 countries from mobile - I got that stuff wired - I kicked some arse on guys running yagis with 1500 watt )

Edited April 24, 2014 by trioderob