Freedom Gathering » All Posts https://freedomgathering.org/forums/forum/hammies/feed/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:01:19 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.6 en-US https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-912 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Forum for ham operators and those who want to be]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-912 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 04:32:54 +0000 George Thank You

]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-778 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Forum for ham operators and those who want to be]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-778 Sat, 02 Jan 2021 05:07:17 +0000 TominWY Consider a vertical trap (Hustler) antenna. That’s what I use, for the same reason. About 14′ tall. Also need to run some “radial” wires on the ground. But, your signal will have a low incidence take off angle and you won’t be able to communicate at any less than 500-600 miles.

]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-773 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Forum for ham operators and those who want to be]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-773 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:04:28 +0000 George Just to say what we all know already. We cannot transmit on any ham radio without the government approval (the license), it is a violation of law. I have heard, but have not confirmed, that in an emergency that rule is void.

That being said, listening is fine. I live in Nevada and have found a local weather broadcast on 162.550Mhz.

I want to be able to go HF so communication out of area is possible. I am to close to power lines to run a mast to support a high antenna and am still bouncing ideas in my head for where to place an HF antenna.

As I said earlier, I am still working to get my ham license along with other projects I am working on.

]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-748 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Forum for ham operators and those who want to be]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-748 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 02:05:53 +0000 Catherine Reim Hi. I am in Philly suburbs. I recently got a Baofeng that has HAM capabilities but am quite clueless. I want to sign up for the online courses soon. I really think this is important to learn how to use it. We have been trying it out with GMRS but not much luck. I did get a better antenna and that helps. Any help is appreciated as I try to work my way up to HAM license.

]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-695 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Forum for ham operators and those who want to be]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-695 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:49:52 +0000 George I had made a prior reply…. had links, but it didn’t post
Youtube has videos to help prep for the test. type something along the line of ” ham technician class ” and pick from the list
There are several books that can be had, amazon or other online seller, to help study

search for “online ham test” there is one I found and clicked into, did not continue on. Read the requirements for taking the test online.

I am working on taking my license, however I am not proceeding as fast as I would like due to other things happening.

Good luck !

]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-692 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Forum for ham operators and those who want to be]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-692 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:50:36 +0000 Kim I’m in South Florida. I don’t know how or where to begin. 😔

]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-651 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Forum for ham operators and those who want to be]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-651 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:46:24 +0000 George Every so slowly working on my Technician license.

In the Las Vegas area.

]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-645 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Forum for ham operators and those who want to be]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-645 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:31:13 +0000 TominWY I am in south central Wyoming

]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-623 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Forum for ham operators and those who want to be]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-623 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:15:48 +0000 Wandering Spirit I am in CT

]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-603 <![CDATA[New Forum for ham operators and those who want to be]]> https://freedomgathering.org/forums/topic/new-forum-for-ham-operators-and-those-who-want-to-be/#post-603 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:35:49 +0000 BluuEyes Calling all hammies and interested people to chirp in with questions and ideas
Let’s set up our community of hammies and repeaters so we can pass intel

I’m located in NW NV … in which region are you?

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