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Passed
the technician's test today....Not sure of what type of handheld to buy?
Appreciate any help in selecting my first piece of equipment... I want a handheld with an antenna, and be able to put up an antenna on the roof of my car and in my attic... Under 300 if possible. What is the best Code training stuff out there? Thanks |
"Jennie" wrote in message ... | the technician's test today....Not sure of what type of handheld to buy? | Appreciate any help in selecting my first piece of equipment... | | I want a handheld with an antenna, and be able to put up an antenna on the | roof of my car and in my attic... | | Under 300 if possible. | | | What is the best Code training stuff out there? | | Thanks G4FON for the code - free for download. Google it and you'll find it. I *highly* recommend the Icom IC-T2H 2 meter handheld. I love mine! Unless you live in a big metro area (If you do, you will want 2 meters and 70 cm on your HT). I got my HT for 90 bucks, and get consistent *excellent* audio and signal reports, because it puts out a full 5 watts. Get some NiMH batteries at Sam's Club (the 2000+ maH rated ones), and a charger, and you'll have a LONG lasting battery setup to go with it, all still on the cheap. 73, Steve Lawrence KAØPMD Burnsville, Minnesota "If a man wants his dreams to come true then he must wake up." - Anonymous --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/1/04 |
"Jennie" wrote in message ... | I think I like a dual band. I live around Atlanta, ga. 2 and 70.. Yes, that's definitely what I'd go for. Universal Radio, AES, and Ham Radio Outlet (HRO) are good starting places for the purpose of comparing. 73, Steve Lawrence KAØPMD Burnsville, Minnesota "If a man wants his dreams to come true then he must wake up." - Anonymous --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/1/04 |
Congrads on passing the test Jennie
Be sure you want an HT instead of a mobile. A mobile can be easily removed from the car and used as base station (with an external power supply) For $300 you can buy both an HT and a mobile and a power supply -- example HT - ICOM IC-T2H and an ICOM 2100H Mobile Suggest you go to a local Radio Store in your area -- look at and try out the various HT's and mobiles and discuss them with the sales people. Lots of HT Reviews are at URL: http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/49 Lots of mobile reviews at URL: http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/38 The best code practice program is the one that works for you. Beware of advice that sez -- "this is the best one" as it might have been for the person who recommended same but just doesn't click with you. For Morse trainer freebees and demos see URL: http://ac6v.com/morseprograms.htm For how to learn the code (varies with the individual) see URL: http://ac6v.com/morseaids.htm#Learn Two things that almost all will recommend is: "Study EVERY day for 20 minutes to a half hour" AND "Whatever method you use, try to *hear* the code directly as a letter. IOW, don't try to translate the sound into dot-dash and translate that into A, just hear the dot-dash and think A. Easier said than done, but when you master it your receiving speed will increase dramatically." The AVERAGE person needs about 30 hours of study and practice on the code to hit 5 wpm. Good Luck -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be "Jennie" wrote in message ... the technician's test today....Not sure of what type of handheld to buy? Appreciate any help in selecting my first piece of equipment... I want a handheld with an antenna, and be able to put up an antenna on the roof of my car and in my attic... Under 300 if possible. What is the best Code training stuff out there? Thanks |
I noticed that some are 2 Meter/440 MHz
Are those two ranges for technician too? "Keyboard In The Wilderness" wrote in message news:HNcjd.119245$hj.60542@fed1read07... Congrads on passing the test Jennie Be sure you want an HT instead of a mobile. A mobile can be easily removed from the car and used as base station (with an external power supply) For $300 you can buy both an HT and a mobile and a power supply -- example HT - ICOM IC-T2H and an ICOM 2100H Mobile Suggest you go to a local Radio Store in your area -- look at and try out the various HT's and mobiles and discuss them with the sales people. Lots of HT Reviews are at URL: http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/49 Lots of mobile reviews at URL: http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/38 The best code practice program is the one that works for you. Beware of advice that sez -- "this is the best one" as it might have been for the person who recommended same but just doesn't click with you. For Morse trainer freebees and demos see URL: http://ac6v.com/morseprograms.htm For how to learn the code (varies with the individual) see URL: http://ac6v.com/morseaids.htm#Learn Two things that almost all will recommend is: "Study EVERY day for 20 minutes to a half hour" AND "Whatever method you use, try to *hear* the code directly as a letter. IOW, don't try to translate the sound into dot-dash and translate that into A, just hear the dot-dash and think A. Easier said than done, but when you master it your receiving speed will increase dramatically." The AVERAGE person needs about 30 hours of study and practice on the code to hit 5 wpm. Good Luck -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be "Jennie" wrote in message ... the technician's test today....Not sure of what type of handheld to buy? Appreciate any help in selecting my first piece of equipment... I want a handheld with an antenna, and be able to put up an antenna on the roof of my car and in my attic... Under 300 if possible. What is the best Code training stuff out there? Thanks |
On Sat, 6 Nov 2004 17:52:13 -0500, "Jennie" wrote:
I think I like a dual band. I live around Atlanta, ga. 2 and 70.. remainder of post snipped for brevity's sake Jennie, First off, congratulations! You might want to see if there are many 220 MHz repeaters in your area - if so I recommend the Kenwood TH-F6 as it has 2 meters, 220 and 440. Not as 'bullet proof' regarding intermod as some dual band radio's I've had but that is also due to it's wideband receive (100 KHz to 1.3 GHz). As to dual-band radios I've had decent luck with a Yaesu FT-50, it has been dropped on hard surfaces (not intentially) bounced around in a backpack and even rained on and it still works. I've not used Icom HT's but have an R2 scanner and R75 receiver and am pleased with their performance as well. Each of the "Big 3" (Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu) have their own scheme for operating controls - as well as champions & detractors. If you can shop locally then do so as it will give you a chance to play around with the various manufacturer's models and allow you to decide which one 'feels best' in your hand - and don't forget to ask to see the manual to figure out which one's operating scheme and instructions are easiest to deal with. My advice follow's Steve's regarding batteries - don't spend money on an extra NiMH battery, check which ones take an "AA" pack and also check the instructions for how much power is available on that pack. For instance, the Yaesu FT-50 puts out 2 - 21/2 watts on teh "AA" pack whereas the Kenwood TH-F6 only puts out 1/2 watt. Again, congratulations & enjoy the hobby, Howard |
Jennie -- from the ARRL site URL:
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/reg.../allocate.html Techs have all of the following privileges: 6 Meters All Amateurs except Novices: 50.0-50.1 MHz: CW Only 50.1-54.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data 2 Meters All Amateurs except Novices: 144.0-144.1 MHz: CW Only 144.1-148.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data 1.25 Meters The FCC has allocated 219-220 MHz to amateur use on a secondary basis. This allocation is only for fixed digital message forwarding systems operated by all licensees except Novices. Amateur operations must not cause interference to, and must accept interference from, primary services in this and adjacent bands. Amateur stations are limited to 50 W PEP output and 100 kHz bandwidth. Automated Maritime Telecommunications Systems (AMTS) stations are the primary occupants in this band. Amateur stations within 398 miles of an AMTS station must notify the station in writing at least 30 days prior to beginning operations. Amateur stations within 50 miles of an AMTS station must get permission in writing from the AMTS station before beginning operations. ARRL Headquarters maintains a database of AMTS stations. The FCC requires that amateur operators provide written notification including the station's geographic location to the ARRL for inclusion in a database at least 30 days before beginning operations. See Section 97.303(e) of the FCC Rules. Novice (Novices are limited to 25 watts PEP output), Technician, Technician Plus, General, Advanced, Amateur Extra classes: 222.00-225.00 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data 70 Centimeters All Amateurs except Novices: 420.0-450.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data 33 Centimeters All Amateurs except Novices: 902.0-928.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data 23 Centimeters Novice class: 1270-1295 MHz: CW, phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data (maximum power, 5 watts PEP) All Amateurs except Novices: 1240-1300 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data Higher Frequencies: All modes and licensees (except Novices) are authorized on the following bands [FCC Rules, Part 97.301(a)]: 2300-2310 MHz 2390-2450 MHz 3300-3500 MHz 5650-5925 MHz 10.0-10.5 GHz 24.0-24.25 GHz 47.0-47.2 GHz 75.5-81.0 GHz* 119.98-120.02 GHz 142-149 GHz 241-250 GHz All above 300 GHz 2M that is 144 to 148 MHz is the mostly commonly used followed by 440 MHz band (70cm) In a nutshell -- all authorized frequencies from 50 MHz (6M) and up -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be "Jennie" wrote in message ... I noticed that some are 2 Meter/440 MHz Are those two ranges for technician too? "Keyboard In The Wilderness" wrote in message news:HNcjd.119245$hj.60542@fed1read07... Congrads on passing the test Jennie Be sure you want an HT instead of a mobile. A mobile can be easily removed from the car and used as base station (with an external power supply) For $300 you can buy both an HT and a mobile and a power supply -- example HT - ICOM IC-T2H and an ICOM 2100H Mobile Suggest you go to a local Radio Store in your area -- look at and try out the various HT's and mobiles and discuss them with the sales people. Lots of HT Reviews are at URL: http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/49 Lots of mobile reviews at URL: http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/38 The best code practice program is the one that works for you. Beware of advice that sez -- "this is the best one" as it might have been for the person who recommended same but just doesn't click with you. For Morse trainer freebees and demos see URL: http://ac6v.com/morseprograms.htm For how to learn the code (varies with the individual) see URL: http://ac6v.com/morseaids.htm#Learn Two things that almost all will recommend is: "Study EVERY day for 20 minutes to a half hour" AND "Whatever method you use, try to *hear* the code directly as a letter. IOW, don't try to translate the sound into dot-dash and translate that into A, just hear the dot-dash and think A. Easier said than done, but when you master it your receiving speed will increase dramatically." The AVERAGE person needs about 30 hours of study and practice on the code to hit 5 wpm. Good Luck -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be "Jennie" wrote in message ... the technician's test today....Not sure of what type of handheld to buy? Appreciate any help in selecting my first piece of equipment... I want a handheld with an antenna, and be able to put up an antenna on the roof of my car and in my attic... Under 300 if possible. What is the best Code training stuff out there? Thanks |
That bandplan is outdated. There is no longer a novice class, all novices
were upgraded to technicians. Techs have all priveledges above 50 MHz. "Keyboard In The Wilderness" wrote in message news:wZejd.119274$hj.87993@fed1read07... Jennie -- from the ARRL site URL: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/reg.../allocate.html Techs have all of the following privileges: 6 Meters All Amateurs except Novices: 50.0-50.1 MHz: CW Only 50.1-54.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data 2 Meters All Amateurs except Novices: 144.0-144.1 MHz: CW Only 144.1-148.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data 1.25 Meters The FCC has allocated 219-220 MHz to amateur use on a secondary basis. This allocation is only for fixed digital message forwarding systems operated by all licensees except Novices. Amateur operations must not cause interference to, and must accept interference from, primary services in this and adjacent bands. Amateur stations are limited to 50 W PEP output and 100 kHz bandwidth. Automated Maritime Telecommunications Systems (AMTS) stations are the primary occupants in this band. Amateur stations within 398 miles of an AMTS station must notify the station in writing at least 30 days prior to beginning operations .Amateurstationswithin50milesofanAMTSstation must get permission in writing from the AMTS station before beginning operations. ARRLHeadquartersmaintainsadatabaseofAMTSstations.T heFCC requires that amateur operators provide written notification including the station's geographic location to the ARRL for inclusion in a database at least 30 days before beginning operati ons.SeeSection97.303oftheFCC Rules. Novice (Novices are limited to 25 watts PEP output), Technician, Technician Plus, General, Advanced, Amateur Extra classes: 222.00-225.00 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data 70 Centimeters All Amateurs except Novices: 420.0-450.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data 33 Centimeters All Amateurs except Novices: 902.0-928.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data 23 Centimeters Novice class: 1270-1295 MHz: CW, phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data (maximum power, 5 watts PEP) All Amateurs except Novices: 1240-1300 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data Higher Frequencies: All modes and licensees (except Novices) are authorized on the following bands [FCC Rules, Part 97.301(a)]: 2300-2310 MHz 2390-2450 MHz 3300-3500 MHz 5650-5925 MHz 10.0-10.5 GHz 24.0-24.25 GHz 47.0-47.2 GHz 75.5-81.0 GHz* 119.98-120.02 GHz 142-149 GHz 241-250 GHz All above 300 GHz 2M that is 144 to 148 MHz is the mostly commonly used followed by 440 MHz band (70cm) In a nutshell -- all authorized frequencies from 50 MHz (6M) and up -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be "Jennie" wrote in message ... I noticed that some are 2 Meter/440 MHz Are those two ranges for technician too? "Keyboard In The Wilderness" wrote in message news:HNcjd.119245$hj.60542@fed1read07... Congrads on passing the test Jennie Be sure you want an HT instead of a mobile. A mobile can be easily removed from the car and used as base station (with an external power supply) For $300 you can buy both an HT and a mobile and a power supply -- example HT - ICOM IC-T2H and an ICOM 2100H Mobile Suggest you go to a local Radio Store in your area -- look at and try out the various HT's and mobiles and discuss them with the sales people. Lots of HT Reviews are at URL: http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/49 Lots of mobile reviews at URL: http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/38 The best code practice program is the one that works for you. Beware of advice that sez -- "this is the best one" as it might have been for the person who recommended same but just doesn't click with you. For Morse trainer freebees and demos see URL: http://ac6v.com/morseprograms.htm For how to learn the code (varies with the individual) see URL: http://ac6v.com/morseaids.htm#Learn Two things that almost all will recommend is: "Study EVERY day for 20 minutes to a half hour" AND "Whatever method you use, try to *hear* the code directly as a letter. IOW, don't try to translate the sound into dot-dash and translate that into A, just hear the dot-dash and think A. Easier said than done, but when you master it your receiving speed will increase dramatically." The AVERAGE person needs about 30 hours of study and practice on the code to hit 5 wpm. Good Luck -- The Anon Keyboard I doubt, therefore I might be "Jennie" wrote in message ... the technician's test today....Not sure of what type of handheld to buy? Appreciate any help in selecting my first piece of equipment... I want a handheld with an antenna, and be able to put up an antenna on the roof of my car and in my attic... Under 300 if possible. What is the best Code training stuff out there? Thanks |
Radio Flyer wrote: That bandplan is outdated. There is no longer a novice class, all novices were upgraded to technicians. Techs have all priveledges above 50 MHz. I'm not sure how all that works out though, as the FCC still lists the Novice Class license, see: http://www.arrl.org/fcc/stats.html Data as of 5 November. dxAce Michigan USA |
"dxAce" wrote in message I'm not sure how all that works out though, as the FCC still lists the Novice Class license, see: http://www.arrl.org/fcc/stats.html Data as of 5 November. dxAce Michigan USA You are right. I had always assumed that novices became technicians. But actually tech plusses before 1987 became generals. I found this http://www.arrl.org/news/restructuring/faq.html about the restructuring. |
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