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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2012 19:44:11 GMT -7
the antenna unit alone would cost far to much, and i very much doubt that you could erect an antenna big enough without some sort of zoneing issue getting in the way Nope and nope. As I said before, many folks don't want to invest the effort in learning, but I've talked to Guam from Southern California with 50 watts of power and an almost invisible thin piece of wire hanging from from some trees. It's like learning to grow food................... Marc Well, I can grow food...so I think I can learn to operate a HAM. Maybe...with the right kind of folks coaching me along.
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Post by wtrfwlr on Aug 14, 2012 20:34:23 GMT -7
This is a great thread. I think if I was interested in radio communications that I could take all of this information that has been provided and have a good start. I could get some of the manuals and check into where in my area that I could start in on getting my license. Once I knew a bit about the lingo I could start looking for what kinda stuff to start out with.
I agree with you guys, its not like going down to the store and buying an I-Pad or something like that, you are going to have to learn a little bit about the ins and outs of how it works before you can start. Like Marc said I am going to have to put out some effort to learn just like growing food. You don't just walk out and turn up some dirt and put in the maters seeds. There is a whole lot more to it than that.
I would think that the learning and the knowledge would be the lions share of the fun of it. But here again I don't mind reading and learning something new that interests me. Thanks for all the information.
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Post by 2W0HMF on Aug 15, 2012 9:12:56 GMT -7
John wrote: Pennsylvania Mike, hi there, is it possible for you to start an echo link "Bunker Net" up? this could be the start of it! we then could progress to many other types of comms later on, as soon as there is some sort of group coordination going on?! All the best. John Hi John, can’t do that at the moment, I have been using my computer and iPad to communicate via echo link. In order to make a network you need a VHF or UHF rig connected to the computer. Right now (every summer) I camp in Virginia for 7 months, then I go back home to Pennsylvania and I am moving very shortly so all my antennas at home are packed for the move. BTW that is one of the great things about echo link, as long as you have a ham radio license you can communicate worldwide either with a radio/computer or a computer and even an iPad or iPhone and you can’t beat that for communications. Will love to do it but at the moment can’t do the network with the computer/radio, but I can contact a network or repeater or just talk to an individual. No probs at all i'm sure we can sort somit out
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Post by alabamadan on Aug 15, 2012 12:09:51 GMT -7
Learning and obtaining my Ham Radio License is on my to do list of skills. I think communication is a very important part of post disaster living. I also think that us having an established communication grid outside the internet is a good idea. You could count me in.
At work I am responsible for my work's DR planning. I have a call tree, where in the event of a disaster the person at the top of the call tree is notified (me) and then I call five people, who in turn call five people, etc. When the plan is implemented we have already recovery strategies planned, depending upon what the emergency is. We named it a "call tree" but for each person have multiple phone numbers, text numbers, and non-work emails addresses.
I think that something like this for us could be organized regionally with whomever wants to participate. This could be helpful in a large disaster or a person's individual emergency. Say I was driving through Texas and had a significant car accident or something. I could call someone on the list. Maybe I don't neccessarily need them to come get me or anything, but perhaps they could recommend someone for repairs or something.
In a SHTF scenario, such a communication and planned response would be even more important for us to be able to get together.
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Post by Pennsylvania Mike on Aug 15, 2012 12:18:17 GMT -7
Dink, the book was mailed this morning from the local post office; I hope you get it no later than next week. The book is a plain Manila envelope, nothing fancy. When you get the book do not try to read it all at once, take your time, I will help you the rest of the way. Mike
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2012 14:52:28 GMT -7
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You are so nice!! I really do appreciate it! I will let you know as soon as I get it!
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Post by Pennsylvania Mike on Aug 16, 2012 6:00:17 GMT -7
For those interested in Crystal radios, this is an excellent website: www.midnightscience.com/ You can buy parts that are very hard to get, buy books, get ideas, or just buy a radio, I still think it is very easy to build your own. My apologies for getting back so late about Crystal radios but I have been very busy. If anyone is interested I could find time to post some pictures, simple plans to build one of your own in a short time. Like any radio, the heart of the system is a good antenna and a good ground, I can cover that too.
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Post by garret on Aug 16, 2012 20:02:18 GMT -7
the antenna unit alone would cost far to much, and i very much doubt that you could erect an antenna big enough without some sort of zoneing issue getting in the way Nope and nope. As I said before, many folks don't want to invest the effort in learning, but I've talked to Guam from Southern California with 50 watts of power and an almost invisible thin piece of wire hanging from from some trees. It's like learning to grow food................... Marc erm, do you live in aus?, if you dont then you have no clue to the building codes, if i tried it your way, even with the valid ham licences i would get hit for a building code violation for stringing a wire in a tree. aus has some of the harshest bulding codes in the world, a wire in a tree (unless it can be removed at will) is seen as a permanent structure and requires the valid building permits which cost stupid amounts of money, and the fines for code violations are even worse
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Post by williepete on Aug 22, 2012 11:36:42 GMT -7
For anyone interested in ham radio I would suggest google ARRL. it is the American Radio Relay Asso. There is a world of info on their site. I believe they have practice test questions and you can actually do tests there to see how much more you need to study. Im sure they would also have lists of clubs to maybe aid in finding one near you. I started into radio when I was around 11. Dad bought a army surplus radio and I had to build a 110V power supply for it, to replace the 28V DC power source. It was built for a WWII tank that was going to Russia. Being a ham can be a lot of fun, and can also be rewarding if you get into emergency operations. Right now I am only on 2 meters mobile. I broke down about three years ago and got the mobile unit with antenna it cost about $135.00.
Bill K9GDG
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2012 14:37:02 GMT -7
Pennsylvania Mike sent me a book, I got it just today...and it is all about getting started in HAM. I am so excited!! I am going to get my license, and was told if I do, then I will get a small setup for my birthday to get me up and running!! HAPPY DANCE!!
THANK YOU MIKE!!!
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Post by Pennsylvania Mike on Aug 24, 2012 4:53:27 GMT -7
Dink the book should be getting there soon, now I wish I would has sent it by FedEx.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2012 10:31:12 GMT -7
I got it earlier this week and posted a thank you. Guess I should have sent an email. I'm sorry. Thank you so much!! Now I just need to find a place in central Missouri to get a set up from!
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Post by woodyz on Aug 24, 2012 10:48:35 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2012 11:46:15 GMT -7
Yup. I got it and plan to use the2 in combination to get my license ASAP. Thanks, doll!
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Post by williepete on Aug 24, 2012 16:13:42 GMT -7
Way to go dink, only known you a little bit I have all the faith in the world that you will succeed. When you get your license you might want to try checking out some 'ham fests' in your area. There are like flea markets where you can find anything.
Bill
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