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Ham Operator Must Pay in First-Responder Interference Case in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 27 points 3 months ago (10 children)

You're not really a good samaritan when you're using emergency frequencies without authorization. Sounds like he deserves the punishment.

The ARRL elections this year are a sham in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

I let my membership expire after they unilaterally cancelled my paper QST. I'm still mad about that, and the steady trickle of other news doesn't make me want to go back.

MFJ is ceasing its on-site production in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Hopefully someone or some other business will buy them. Hate to see them go.

Log dilemma; seeking your input in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

For POTA contacts I'd just fix it.

In a contest that would be cheating.

Regaining interest in amateur radio in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Some clubs meet in person and on zoom simultaneously, does your local one? I'd get in contact with them anyway, someone might have a loaner rig you can use to get on the air and see what interests you the most.

Parks on the Air and Summits on the Air are popular an a lot of fun, but you'd need a radio first.

With some basic tools you could build your own radio from a kit.

Fishing for 40m NVIS antenna ideas. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

My reading of the state park map is that the park is on the ocean side of route 1, so that'll eliminate going up any real hills. I'm not really familiar with that section of the coast, though.

It also sounds like you want an excuse to expand your antenna collection. Go for it! Antenna experimenting is fun. Set up two, and try some A/B testing, or use WSPR or RBN.

Its an interesting problem you've found. As a frequent SOTA op, its not one I encounter :D

Fishing for 40m NVIS antenna ideas. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (5 children)

To get NVIS just use your regular 40m antenna, but set it up closer to the ground. Depending on your mast height, it might be NVIS already.

What park is it? Maybe there's a spot off the beach you could operate from?

UHF HTs too close when transmitting? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

This has been my experience using multiple HTs on the same band.

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10GHz and Up Contest (lemmy.radio)
 

The first weekend of the ARRL 10GHz and Up Contest starts tomorrow (August 19) at 0600 local. https://contests.arrl.org/10g/ There will be plenty of activity in California, and probably other regions. It's a fun contest, and everyone should get on the band!

I'll be on a SOTA summit (W6/NC-151) on Saturday, not sure if I'll be able to get out on Sunday.

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222 and Up Contest (lemmy.radio)
 

The ARRL 222MHz and up contest is this weekend: http://www.arrl.org/222-mhz-and-up-distance-contest

I'm planning to get on from a summit with the lower four bands. Probably won't be as much activity as the regular VHF contest, but should be fun

[US] ARRL's gone done it. Raising dues. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

This is the reason to support ARRL

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KPH Enigma Crypto Broadcast (lemmy.radio)
 

The KPH coastal station near San Francisco sent a special message this weekend. It was encrypted with an Enigma machine and sent for everyone to try and decode. If you missed it, and want to try I posted a video of it: https://youtu.be/IgbggcpxrC0

Have fun!

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SOTA Weekend North America (lemmy.radio)
 

In case you missed it: (stolen from the ARRL weekly letter)

Summits on the Air (SOTA) in North America has three events scheduled between August 4 - 7, 2023. The Colorado 14er annual event will run from August 4 - 7, the SoCal SOTAFest in Southern California will run from August 4 - 6, and the Pacific Northwest Not-Quite-Fourteener event will run from August 5 - 6, and includes climbers in Washington and Oregon.

Many different frequencies and modes will be used during the August events, but the recommended 2-meter FM frequencies have been changed to 146.58, 146.55, and 146.49 MHz to align with the use of the North America Adventure Frequency for SOTA (146.58 MHz). Operation is also permitted on select HF frequencies. The National Simplex Frequency (146.52 MHz) may also be used. Each event website provides a list of operating frequencies. All amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners are invited to participate.

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CQ VHF (lemmy.radio)
 

The CQ VHF contest starts soon. Sadly, I'm not able to get on the air, but if you have 6&2 meters you should give it a try. https://cqww-vhf.com/

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Spotting (lemmy.radio)
 

Anyone know a reliable way to have RBN spot you during an activation? My activations are almost always CW.

Most of the POTA I do is during SOTA activationd, and there is not always cell service. And trying while camping in parks is even worse. SOTAwatch has RBNHole which is very reliable if you've put up an alert beforehand. I've been told there is something similar for POTA/WWFF, but it's never worked for me.

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10MHz Video (lemmy.radio)
 

Finished cutting together some clips from my 10MHz reference box construction: https://youtu.be/aVKIIHGPXMA

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Learning Morse (lemmy.radio)
 

How are you learning CW?

Self study? CW Ops class?

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New 10MHz Box (lemmy.radio)
 

Finally mounted the 10MHz OCXO in a box. Now when I go do microwaves, I should be on frequency. 🥳

Now I have to set up the 10GHz system and look for the local beacons to see how it works.

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Best DX (lemmy.radio)
 

What's your best VHF DX?

For me, I've gotten QSOs 280km on both 2m FM and 1296 SSB.

On 10GHz my best so far is 213km, SSB.

All those contacts were from mountain tops, mostly to people on other mountains or ridges.

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June VHF Contest (lemmy.radio)
 

The June VHF contest was this weekend. How'd you do?

I hooked up to a SOTA peak and brought 6 bands. Stayed on for about 6 hours, made 89 contacts. 6m was open for a while, and worked AZ and CO from northern California. Overall, a great day!

(the sun did come out later)

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