Amateur/HAM Radio Users?

[fletcher]

I am curious to know how many Amateur Radio users are a part of this forum. If there are enough of us in the metro area, would there be any interest in putting together an informal net on an open repeater?

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[HITMAN]

KE7HIT reporting in, vancouver washington, and mobile emergency services vehicle.

 

[fletcher]

Thanks HITMAN.

Any others?

 

[SlickJoeSD]

taking the class fri sat sun.

 

[DALE]

Been licensed since 1960.

 

[coctailer]

KF7ENO here.

Salmon Creek area of Vancouver.

 

[FlysRockets]

WB7VHR here.

 

[rdb241]

Have always thought it would be interesting to get into but never have for some reason. When I was a kid I was real heavy into CB's and side band CB's. I remember what they called shooting skip on side band and talking to people in Hawaii. Late 70's. Wow...I am feeling rather old.....

 

[timbernet]

Been licensed since I was 12 or so... No-code tech, then General (with code) and now considering Extra.

 

[alphapygmy]

KE7VIY in Forest Grove.

 

[Mutoman]

KE7CND - North Bend, Oregon. I'm a little too far for you guys, only operating on 2 meter HT right now.

 

[EZLivin]

It sounds like amateur radio is the most efficient way of communicating and obtaining information during disasters and SHTF. Am I right?

I am told that the hand-held units have pretty good range capabilities due to the network of "repeaters." But, what happens to the repeaters when the power goes down? I assume the repeaters would go down too, thus limiting the range and use of the hand-held units?

If that is the case, would a more powerful mobile unit (not having to rely on repeaters as much) be the better choice? Or would a hand-held be fine? I'm assuming one radio to use in the vehcile as well as at home.

Don't know anything about radios but want to learn.

 

[SlickJoeSD]

It sounds like amateur radio is the most efficient way of communicating and obtaining information during disasters and SHTF. Am I right?

I am told that the hand-held units have pretty good range capabilities due to the network of "repeaters." But, what happens to the repeaters when the power goes down? I assume the repeaters would go down too, thus limiting the range and use of the hand-held units?

If that is the case, would a more powerful mobile unit (not having to rely on repeaters as much) be the better choice? Or would a hand-held be fine? I'm assuming one radio to use in the vehcile as well as at home.

Don't know anything about radios but want to learn.

Some repeaters are solar, and some have a back up generator. Just depends on where they are located.

 

[Dr.Z]

If any of you HAMs out there need more gear, my buddy Skybill is selling a bunch of used equipment. Most all of the stuff he has is geared toward the 900mhz band but he has tons of jumpers, connectors, cabinets and such that would be useful in constructing a site. I regularly go to the "ham-fests" with him to help out, there are ton's of nerds there! I love it!
Look up Skybill send him a PM and he'll let you know what he has available.

 

[westernsky20]

Kb7qxh

 

[wyattburp]

I'd love to learn....I want a special license plate to

all kidding aside, I really should set some time aside to learn about it...it's very interesting stuff.

 

[Spray-n-pray]

Ok, pops is talking me into getting licensed. Any good ideas of test sites/dates? I emailed a VEC that I found on W5YI today, and am waiting to see how it goes.

 

[Father of four]

I got a question for the ham radio enthusiasts.

I have a Model RBH-1 Radio Receiving Equipment, 10125 Mounting Base and 46188 Radio Receiver.

It was left to me by from my now deceased Father-in Law. Is it worth my time trying to figure out how to use it.

Man it would make a great boat anchor.

 

[fletcher]

I got a question for the ham radio enthusiasts.

I have a Model RBH-1 Radio Receiving Equipment, 10125 Mounting Base and 46188 Radio Receiver.

It was left to me by from my now deceased Father-in Law. Is it worth my time trying to figure out how to use it.

Man it would make a great boat anchor.

If it's only receiving equipment, I am not sure what good it will do other than for entertainment value (i.e. listening to others talk). Maybe there is someone out there who might like to trade for it or something.

 

[SlickJoeSD]

KF7IRD here