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


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I have a IC-T7H and it's nice though quite susceptible to intermod.

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

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

Techs are allowed everything above 50 MHz, Jennie.



On Sat, 6 Nov 2004 19:30:18 -0500, "Jennie" wrote:

I noticed that some are 2 Meter/440 MHz

Are those two ranges for technician too?

On Sat, 6 Nov 2004 15:06:15 -0800, "Keyboard In The Wilderness"
wrote:

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)


I've done that very thing for many years though have base rigs here
capable of 2m/440. I mostly bring the mobile rig in with me because
there are too may druggies around looking for something to steal.

The biggest benefit is being able to use your car battery easily and
be able to run 50+ watts from the mobile. HT's can be cumbersome if
you wish to use an adapter for the external antenna, an adapter for DC
thru the cigarette lighter, and perhaps even an adapter for an
external mic.