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I just spent the big bucks and got a UV17R-Plus. Trying to program some aircraft frequencies into it using Chirp (first experience). Chirp does not have the UV17R-Plus as a programmable model, only the Pro version. It will not allow me to to enter air band frequencies. Any input on how to...

Hi All, I recently conducted an experiment to determine the potential correlation between Standing Wave Ratio and tidal changes on a vertical antenna. My vertical 6BTV antenna is mounted on my dock over saltwater. While many factors influence antenna performance, the proximity to conductive...

Hi All, I have a 6BTV antenna mounted over salt water on my dock. I wanted to share a video about the installation, and a video about the real world performance of my vertical antenna. This antenna does not feel like a compromise to me. 73 All, Paul

In a surplus auction I recently purchased, I ended up with an Icom IC-2B3 handheld radio, and I have no idea what it covers. There are 3 wheel selectors on top, with the ability to select 0-9 on each. Next to that, there are two, 2 position switches, one labeled 0kHz or 5kHz, and the other...

Hi everyone, I recently purchased a SenhaiX GT-12 handheld radio from China, and I was wondering if it can be legally used in Canada. I am planning to take the amateur radio operator exam in October and will apply for a call sign afterwards. Do I need to ensure that my radio meets specific...

I am unsure if this is allowed. I apologise if it isn't. I have posted a suggestion thread before, but never have I asked what others are listening to. Hi, I'm Chloe. 👋 I don't require assistance, just a chat. I love listening to channels I haven't before. I usually listen only to public...

Dear Nashville, TN Ham Radio friends: After going through the daunting task of putting all of the Nashville Area Repeaters (+100MiRad) into my CHIRP and T6UV Software, I thought I'd share them with the community. Programming Software - Miklor The T6UV file is for a Baofeng UV5RM, I was...

Hey all! So I am looking into building a small repeater at my home, just as a hobby or really a thing to do. But I would like to go about this the proper way, I do understand the equipment I will need but the one thing I am not sure of is how to go about getting the frequencies. I am looking for...

does anybody have a good aftermarket rubber duck for the Icom IC-T81a all it needs to be 6m/2m/440 i dont need it to be a quad band.. just tri-band

i'm new to HF... and as i posted in a different thread i'm considering an MFJ Octopus, which is effectively a fan dipole. i have to choose 4 dipoles made of hamsticks to put in this - which will connect to my tuner. i was watching one of Dave Casler's videos (the man has taught me so much)...

new to HF here, always on FT8... i have been using a 4010 EFHW for a few months with an MFJ939i tuner to my IC7100. I was always able to tune the EFHW from 40-10 as expected but could also tune it to 60m and 80m and even 6m. but i had to position it in a way that was causing RFI into my...

Hello, I'm wondering, when it comes to programing a radio to a ham repeater, do you set it as narrowband, mid, or wideband? Couldn't find much on it when researching. Thanks

i got my no-code tech license in 1993... i felt like i was cheating a little, would i ever be able to learn morse like the real hams that could build their own amps and pass the advanced test... everything they did happened in amazing ways over the air... then a few weeks ago i was listening...

on my roof are 4 antenna... a 4010 EFHW and a 10m/6m/2m/70cm vertical, attached to my IC7100 a dual band 2m/70cm, attached to my FTM400. and a tram 1411 discone for my Pro197 they are all at least 8ft apart. the base of the discone mast is a few feet lower on the roof than the rest which...

Bear with me as I am not messing with you. But we used trees as antennas in the military Hybrid Electromagnetic Antenna Coupler (HEMAC), and some adventurous Hams have used them as well. If you're looking a great Receive (Rx) Antenna most hardwood trees work great. With a Antenna Tuner you can...

Hello Ham and Radio Enthusiasts, This topic seems to have been a burr in the saddle of many radio professionals over the years. We use underground buried antennas in the military all the time. Depending on the mission, daily. In the Air Force we even have entire career fields which install...

Hello Fellow Hams and Radio Enthusiasts, Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the approaching Spring. Hopefully, this will be one of the last cold days for Missouri this year… Let’s See What Happens. I know there is eleventy thousand Prefabricated Dual Band VHF/UHF Antennas out there, but...

VHF/UHF QB25 Dual Band , Radioddity , Mini Mobil transceiver Ham Bandsnd her Overall its a good little radio for under $100 to reach reapeaters, 2m,70cm,NOAA weather. I did find some difficulty getting set up so I am going to give some bullets points. 1) Manual is Lousy 2) Use...

Used uniden sds100. Asking price $550. Payment thru pay pal. I will pay shipping. It comes with a battery charger, and 3 batteries. original box and instructions. The only thing is missing is the usb cable, can’t find it.

Hey all USMC veteran Rhode Island resident looking to buy a HAM or scanner and need some advice. My main usages will be to monitor local traffic (PD, FD, State Police, etcetera) and to maintain and become proficient with a back up reliable source of communication. Any recommendations on what...