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inquiry from a newb
I've been a SWLer for years and am considering getting a ham license. However, I live in an urban area (Brooklyn) and wonder just how effectively I can transmit from here. Big outdoor antennas and ground radials are out of the question. Obviously I'd be starting out on VHF and UHF frequencies, perhaps with only a modest handheld transceiver. Handhelds look pretty puny, but is this appearance deceptive? Would one allow me to talk to lots of people and learn from them? Any insights you can share will be greatly appreciated. Steve IN ADDITION TO MOBILE AND STEALTH -- AS A LICENSED AMATEUR - YOU CAN TALK TO HAMS ALL OVER THE WORLD USING ECHOLINK -- USING YOUR COMPUTER AND THE INTERNET http://www.echolink.org/el/ Or IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project) with a hand held http://www.eham.net/newham/irlp Lamont |
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inquiry from a newb
IN ADDITION TO MOBILE AND STEALTH -- AS A LICENSED AMATEUR - YOU CAN
TALK TO HAMS ALL OVER THE WORLD USING ECHOLINK -- USING YOUR COMPUTER AND THE INTERNET http://www.echolink.org/el/ Or IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project) with a hand held http://www.eham.net/newham/irlp ============================ True ,but that has nothing to do with amateur RADIO. This NG is mostly about amateur RADIO antennas. In spite of all the conveniences of Internet linking ,let's focus on the RADIO aspects of the hobby ,even at/from locations where the installation of 'run-of-the-mill' antennas is a problem or outright impossible Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH |
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