HAM Radio

[J-gunner]

I was going to post this in Off Topic, but I think it's appropriate for the survival section.

Anybody here into amateur radio? I stick to the VHF/UHF bands, no HF yet, but thinking about going for General soon.

If you're a HAM, sound off!

 

[Tcruse]

There seem to be a fair number of 2m repeaters that are under utilized and supported by clubs.

 

[no2gates]

I've had my ham radio license for just over 20 years now. Most of the time I'm on VHF on the morning commute, but do go on HF from time to time. Some voice, but mostly PSK-31.

N5ACK

 

[J-gunner]

There seem to be a fair number of 2m repeaters that are under utilized and supported by clubs.

I've mostly been listening to local Fusion digipeaters on 440. Doesn't seem like there's a lot of activity for such a densely populated area.

I've had my ham radio license for just over 20 years now. Most of the time I'm on VHF on the morning commute, but do go on HF from time to time. Some voice, but mostly PSK-31.

N5ACK

73! KM6WDI

 

[no2gates]

I've mostly been listening to local Fusion digipeaters on 440. Doesn't seem like there's a lot of activity for such a densely populated area.



73! KM6WDI

There's a lot of people who don't have digital radios yet (like me!).
There's some activity on 2 meter analog repeaters, but probably a little less than that on digital.

 

[J-gunner]

There's a lot of people who don't have digital radios yet (like me!).
There's some activity on 2 meter analog repeaters, but probably a little less than that on digital.

Yeah I probably should listen to the analog repeaters more. Any particular stations you stick to?

 

[Charlie]

Ham over for over 50 years. Not so much involved now but would like to pick it up again. HF and VHF most likely. Enjoyed it when I was active. CQ - n5esj.

 

[avvidclif]

Been a ham for 40+ years. Club trustee. Been in ham repair for 39 yrs. What is your question? If survivalist (IMHO) go away.

 

[J-gunner]

Been a ham for 40+ years. Club trustee. Been in ham repair for 39 yrs. What is your question? If survivalist (IMHO) go away.

No question in particular. Go away?

 

[Ranger60]

I am a somewhat active HAM. Just got into the Yaesu Fusion radios, fun. On HF, lately mostly FT8. Also a bit involved in ARES, but only for checking in, verifying the radios we have in the hospitals are functional. Also a VE and in the Travis/Williamson county area we probably test 20+ per month. And yes, some that test are into it as survivalists, but I do not care. They may get more interested in being part of the hobby after they are licensed.

 

[J-gunner]

I am a somewhat active HAM. Just got into the Yaesu Fusion radios, fun. On HF, lately mostly FT8. Also a bit involved in ARES, but only for checking in, verifying the radios we have in the hospitals are functional. Also a VE and in the Travis/Williamson county area we probably test 20+ per month. And yes, some that test are into it as survivalists, but I do not care. They may get more interested in being part of the hobby after they are licensed.

I'm not really into it for "prepping" either, only fun. I'm rocking a Yaesu FT2D. Great radio.

 

[no2gates]

Yeah I probably should listen to the analog repeaters more. Any particular stations you stick to?

Most of the time I'm on the 146.88 repeater.

 

[J-gunner]

Most of the time I'm on the 146.88 repeater.

I'll program it in.

 

[no2gates]

I'll program it in.

If you turn on your radio in the mornings during the workweek, I'm usually on between 7:50 and 8:20 on my commute to work.

N5ACK

 

[satx78247]

I was going to post this in Off Topic, but I think it's appropriate for the survival section.

Anybody here into amateur radio? I stick to the VHF/UHF bands, no HF yet, but thinking about going for General soon.

If you're a HAM, sound off!

J-gunner,

YEP. I'm a HAM but a rather "non-traditional" one, in that I'm seldom on the air UNLESS I'm deeply involved in a hurricane/tornado/storm as a team-member for rescue/recovery.

73 de satx

 

[J-gunner]

J-gunner,

YEP. I'm a HAM but a rather "non-traditional" one, in that I'm seldom on the air UNLESS I'm deeply involved in a hurricane/tornado/storm as a team-member for rescue/recovery.

73 de satx

Good to hear! I'm most active with APRS. 73

 

[tangoparson]

I am mostly on DMR these days. Sometimes Allstar.

I will look to see if I have .88 programmed

Maybe I’ll see you there

N5VHR


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[TheDan]

I got my license a couple months ago. I don't talk often, but it's fun. I've been fascinated by radio communications since I was a kid.

KI5DXK

 

[Ranger60]

Dan, trying to remember, did you get out to the Milam County club meetings? Second Tuesday at Banda's in Rockdale. We will also be doing Field Day in June, but more a social gathering with some radio!

 

[TheDan]

Dan, trying to remember, did you get out to the Milam County club meetings? Second Tuesday at Banda's in Rockdale.

No I haven't. Is it 7pm like most of the other clubs?

We will also be doing Field Day in June, but more a social gathering with some radio!

What day? I'd be interested in attending!