Amateur/Ham Radio

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Reddit HF Net Tonight at 21:30 EDT (01:30 UTC)

Posted: 13 Dec 2014 11:02 PM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio..._edt_0130_utc/


IRC channel: irc.geekshed.net - #redditnet (flash client here)
Suggested starting frequencies:
75M SSB Phone - 3.982
40M SSB Phone - 7.258
20m SSB Phone - 14.337
10m SSB Phone - 28.440
Please get on IRC for coordination. You are unlikely to find us otherwise.
No, its not Echolink.
No, its not D-Star.
No, its not IRLP.
No, its not a traditional net so dont expect to park on a frequency
and "check in".
No, simply signing into the IRC room and idling will not get you anywhe
say something.
Yes, you will need an actual working HF radio, an appropriate antenna and
at least a general (or equivalent) license to meaningfully participate.
Yes, it is at the same time on the same day every week.
Yes, you should feel free to make a post and start your own net if this
mode/band choice/time/name/attendee list/topic is not to your liking.
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I 'modded' my FT-60R.

Posted: 14 Dec 2014 03:00 PM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio...dded_my_ft60r/


Because I have a license for GMRS, as well, and wanted to be able to use it
for both. Just wanted to tell everyone considering doing it that its pretty
simple, if a bit nerve-wracking. I have no experience doing anything like
that and it was pretty easy.
Just opened it up and used the point of a very small, sharp knife to
basically flick away the offending resistor. Easy peasy. submitted by
ZaneBrooklyn
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Pilot wanting to make an antenna for Vertex VXA-710

Posted: 14 Dec 2014 06:01 AM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio...vertex_vxa710/


I dont have any clue where to go for this, so I figured to go to the
amateur radio operators and ask. You guys at least might be able to point
me in the right direction here.
Some back story... I got one of these several years ago for Christmas as I
am a pilot and it was a great idea to have in my bag in case my radios in
my plane went out. As of lately, I havent been able to afford to fly. I
would love to listen to the planes above me, however. I would LOVE to use
this radio to monitor the frequencies around me, but this thing just doesnt
pick up very much.
I assume an external antenna would really help with this? If I can build
one, how do I go about doing so? If I can buy one, where can I buy it? I
have no idea where to start with this, and my Google searches have come up
short (most likely because I dont know what exactly to search for...)
Please help if you can! Thanks so much! submitted by fennellc
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So my rubber duck antenna got washed in the washing machine

Posted: 14 Dec 2014 01:27 PM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio...washed_in_the/


About a month ago I accidentally left my rubber duck antenna in my hiking
pants pocket after a day hike and it got washed in the washing machine. Ive
noticed the paper that indicates the frequencies it can be used on is
completely gone, but I was wondering if it is safe to try it on my Baofeng
UV-B5 again. Or, will it mess up my radio? Will it not work at all? I just
keep/use the rubber duck antenna to have something on the antenna jack when
Im not using the radio with the 15" NA-771.
Thanks submitted by idoescompooters
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Las Vegas repeaters?

Posted: 14 Dec 2014 09:03 AM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio...gas_repeaters/


Can any locals to LV suggest some repeaters I can program? The use would be
for climbing in Red Rock and for possible emergencies.
There are quite a few, so I am wondering which ones would have good
coverage of Red Rock, as well as potentially active listeners in case
something went wrong! submitted by enkoopa
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Unknown signal

Posted: 14 Dec 2014 12:21 PM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio...nknown_signal/


I am trying to figure out what this is... I recognize the BPSK31 and JT65
however in between those two is something else. I tried MFSK... bunch of
different settings. Is it just noise?
https://imgur.com/DSWcbmf
OK, adding a recording (its faint right now) and another screenshot to go
along with it:
http://sharesend.com/9maamil4
https://imgur.com/pP4EhgK submitted by pr0gr3sr
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Messy battle station thread

Posted: 13 Dec 2014 04:09 PM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio...tation_thread/

submitted by cshields22
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Operating in KH2 Land

Posted: 14 Dec 2014 12:39 AM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio...g_in_kh2_land/


Hello fellow redditors!
Does anyone know anyone that operates out of Guam? Im visiting (aka
deployed), and am looking for either a repeater, or contact info for some
hams on island.
If anyone has any info , Id be thrilled!
73 -Tom submitted by K2TU
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Is this real? Or is it a knock-off?

Posted: 13 Dec 2014 11:49 PM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio...it_a_knockoff/


This Icom seems too good to be true... Or maybe I am just too much of a
newb to know better.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-ICOM-RAD...em2a48c813 85
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by JeremyHall
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Stealth 2 Meter Copper J-Pole for your HOA

Posted: 13 Dec 2014 04:05 PM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio..._for_your_hoa/

submitted by spaghettibeans
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What Looging Software do you use?

Posted: 13 Dec 2014 08:08 PM PST
http://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio...re_do_you_use/


Hey all, I am a new general (within the last month) and was looking for a
program for my laptop to do logging on. I was wondering what others used,
and why they like it (or dont like it)? Im looking for an everyday logger
mainly but also something for the occasional contest or two. (are there
ones that let you do every day logging but have a way to do contests also?)
Thanks, 73 submitted by kc9yfi
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