Post by: Ghost65 on May 20, 2012, 06:09:09 AM
I'll start.
Callsign: KD6DCI
License date: October, 1992
Current radio set-up: Kenwood TM-742A, tri-band radio running 2M/70cm/220mhz with detachable faceplate, and a Comet tri-band antenna.
Member in good stand with Palomar Amatuer Radio Club (PARC) and the East County Repeater Association (ECRA).
Post by: Paul on May 20, 2012, 02:14:31 PM
License Date: Amateur Extra Class since they dropped the code requirement and my deaf as a post ears weren't a factor!
Radios: Truck Yaesu FT-8800R dual band and a Kenwood TH-F6A, home - Yaesu FT-897D and FT-2900R, Kenwood TH-F6A, and an old Yaesu FT-757GXII.
Antennas: The house has a 2M/440 on one end of the house and a 220/2M/440 on the other with an off-center feed Windom for the HF. 25 KW UPS backs everything up. (yeah, twenty five kilowatt hours). There's a discone for the scanner. On the truck I have SSB-7 and NR73B and some other antennas too.
Use to belong to the local RACES chapter until the chairperson when all stalker on me and creeped me out. Member of K6AFN's 220 repeater club.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Xterra/Ham%20Radio/YaesuMounting.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Xterra/Ham%20Radio/YaesuFT-757Station.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Amateur%20Radio/Base%20Station/BenchJuly2009.jpg)
Post by: guywithpups on May 21, 2012, 02:49:44 AM
License date: 2 years ago as of Friday (5/18/2010)
Current radio set-up: Kenwood TM-V71A, running 2M/70cm with detachable faceplate, and either a Comet SSB-1NMO or a Diamond NR770HNMO antenna depending on what sort of trip I'm doing.
Also do APRS, my truck is K9AMI-9, using an Argent Tracker2 + Garmin Nuvi 350 connected to my Kenwood. Would like to do a dedicated radio for APRS at some point, but then I'd need another antenna. :-P
Post by: LupinOne on June 11, 2012, 01:25:40 AM
License Date: 1994ish Technician (can't remember exact date of initial), upgraded to General 6/3/12
Current Radio Setup: Home - Alinco DR-140TQ 2m. Truck - Yaesu FT-7900R/E 2m/70cm to a Diamond K412S mount, with a Yaesu FT-50R handheld 2m/70cm. Planned home upgrade to either Icom 706MkIIG or Yaesu FT-857 All Mode.
Member Keller Peak Repeater Association and Big Bear Amateur Radio Club.
Skywarn Member of San Bernardino County ECS.
Post by: panathrasher on June 11, 2012, 05:04:35 AM
License date: November, 2011
Current radio set-up: Yaesu FT-60R
I am pretty new to the HAM scene and undecided on where to go from here.
Post by: RBduffer on July 06, 2012, 01:58:09 PM
Callsign: KJ6YPO
License date: July 5 2012 (Tech and Gen)
Current radio set-up: Still looking, learning and shopping.
I am open to suggestions: My interests are wheeling (2M), sailing (SSB?) and emergency. Should I buy an All band unit, or seperate HF and dual band.
Post by: MaxPower on July 06, 2012, 08:14:21 PM
Callsign: KJ6YPO
License date: July 5 2012 (Tech and Gen)
Current radio set-up: Still looking, learning and shopping.
I am open to suggestions: My interests are wheeling (2M), sailing (SSB?) and emergency. Should I buy an All band unit, or seperate HF and dual band.
Awesome! Did you take both exams the same day? I've heard of people taking all three and passing. I need to take the crash course and Tech exam.
Post by: Ghost65 on July 06, 2012, 08:46:44 PM
Callsign: KJ6YPO
License date: July 5 2012 (Tech and Gen)
Current radio set-up: Still looking, learning and shopping.
I am open to suggestions: My interests are wheeling (2M), sailing (SSB?) and emergency. Should I buy an All band unit, or seperate HF and dual band.
Congrats Randy!!!! Awesome!
For wheeling get a dual band 2m/440 unit from any of the manufacturers. Kenwood, Yeasu, Icom are all good brands. Woixsun is a new company on the market. Don't forget to get a good antenna too. Diamond and Comet make great antennas.
Post by: Ghost65 on July 06, 2012, 08:48:20 PM
Awesome! Did you take both exams the same day? I've heard of people taking all three and passing. I need to take the crash course and Tech exam.
No excuses Max! :)
Post by: RBduffer on July 07, 2012, 12:32:38 PM
I studied my a** off and took both on the same day for $5 in Escondido with EARS (every last Saturday of the month Max!). Great group of guys and gals.
Thanks for the tips John, when I get a radio we'll "talk".
Post by: Paul on July 09, 2012, 09:11:57 PM
Callsign: KJ6YPO
License date: July 5 2012 (Tech and Gen)
Current radio set-up: Still looking, learning and shopping.
I am open to suggestions: My interests are wheeling (2M), sailing (SSB?) and emergency. Should I buy an All band unit, or seperate HF and dual band.
Or both?
A all band unit is expensive - figure $900 by the time you get it and an option or two. A dual band unit about 1/3rd that cost. I have a portable all band unit at home and a dual bander in the truck. I was fearful to put an all bander in the truck as my insurance policy specifically denies amateur radio without an additional rider (GIECO).
Post by: RBduffer on July 11, 2012, 11:12:09 PM
Saw this little Kenwood TM-241A 2meter for $60. I ended up also buying his 500 watt pwr. supply and a field strength meter, then he through in a brand new cushcraft A3 HF 10 15 20 band antenna. All for 100 bucks, total. So I gotta go HF now! Looking at the TS-480 or IC-746. If it's not tires and lifts, it's tuners and antennas
Post by: Ghost65 on July 12, 2012, 10:47:47 AM
I love garage sales!
Saw this little Kenwood TM-241A 2meter for $60. I ended up also buying his 500 watt pwr. supply and a field strength meter, then he through in a brand new cushcraft A3 HF 10 15 20 band antenna. All for 100 bucks, total. So I gotta go HF now! Looking at the TS-480 or IC-746. If it's not tires and lifts, it's tuners and antennas
That is a killer deal Randy. SCORE!
Post by: RBduffer on July 12, 2012, 10:31:52 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on July 13, 2012, 08:41:08 AM
Power supply works great, radio needs a new memory batt, $12. on line. Made my first contact today, he showed me to se my ctcss. I will be going to the Fallbrook ham club meeting next month. Love these guys!
Totally cool...way to go Randy. :)
Post by: SuperSlideStyle on July 20, 2012, 09:22:32 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on July 21, 2012, 06:19:08 AM
I'm so jealous.
Keep studying. :)
Post by: RBduffer on July 21, 2012, 02:34:49 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on August 05, 2012, 08:44:51 AM
Congrats Matt!!
Post by: hardrock on August 05, 2012, 06:32:14 PM
Post by: panathrasher on August 05, 2012, 07:56:33 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on August 05, 2012, 09:13:08 PM
What license did you get, technician or general?
Hey Chris...I'm pretty sure he grabbed the No Code Technician.
If Randy grabbed KJ6YPO...I am wondering if Matt's call sign will trip over to one of the KK6xxx calls.
Post by: hardrock on August 10, 2012, 04:54:42 PM
Post by: panathrasher on August 10, 2012, 05:42:37 PM
Post by: usko99 on August 11, 2012, 03:00:53 PM
And passed my exam today!!! can't wait to get my Call sign...
Post by: Paul on August 11, 2012, 07:45:40 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on August 11, 2012, 09:29:48 PM
Woohoo!!! Got my radio last weekend, Yaesu ft-60 ... 2 meter 440.
And passed my exam today!!! can't wait to get my Call sign...
Congratulations Steve! Well done! Let us know when you get your call sign.
Post by: RBduffer on August 12, 2012, 12:46:27 PM
Now everyone's gotta get licensed or just know we will be talking about them out of range ;D
Come on everyone, all the cool kids are doing it. :P
Post by: Ghost65 on August 12, 2012, 07:34:05 PM
Atta boy Steve!!
Now everyone's gotta get licensed or just know we will be talking about them out of range ;D
Come on everyone, all the cool kids are doing it. :P
Hahahahaha! I love this post! :D ;D :D ;D
Post by: usko99 on August 14, 2012, 03:09:59 PM
KJ6ZHI
Am I one of them cool kids now???? ;) :D ;D
Post by: SuperSlideStyle on August 14, 2012, 04:31:09 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on August 20, 2012, 07:56:24 AM
Got my call sign!!!
KJ6ZHI
Am I one of them cool kids now???? ;) :D ;D
Great news Steve!!!
Not sure about cool, but definitely crystal clear comms on the trail!
(well, yeah...the antennas look pretty cool) :D
Post by: RBduffer on September 11, 2012, 12:24:51 PM
It was cooler than I thought it would be.... in a geeky kind of way. :P
Post by: Ghost65 on September 11, 2012, 01:23:36 PM
Update II, Got my HF rig a couple weeks ago, and finally put up a directional antenna in the back yard. I aimed it at New York, but instead talked to New Zealand!!! *Note to self: paint arrow on antenna.*
It was cooler than I thought it would be.... in a geeky kind of way. :P
First QSO half way around the world...not bad for a rookie. :P
Post by: knightrider on October 23, 2012, 11:28:58 AM
License date: October, 2012
Current radio set-up: *New Mobile Rig* Yaesu FTM-350AR, :o running a Diamond MR77SMA mag mount for now. Yaesu VX-170 reserved for backup duty.
Post by: RBduffer on October 23, 2012, 05:48:26 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on October 23, 2012, 05:53:27 PM
Callsign: KK6AGQ
License date: October, 2012
Current radio set-up: Yaesu VX-170
Awesome Jordan...thx for checking in.
Post by: SteeevO on October 24, 2012, 03:12:54 AM
License Date-ish: June 1999
Radios:
-Mobile Ft-8100 (older brother to the 8800) & Larsen Antenna
-Station Icom 746-Pro
-- HF: Long wire (~100+ ft) @ 50ft with Icom AH-4 Tuner
-- 2m: Ringo Ranger @ ~55 - 60ft (something like that.. it just works) This is what I use to direct the OAUSA nets.
Post by: SoCalXTerry on January 26, 2013, 06:36:01 AM
License date: January, 2013
Current radio set-up: Yaesu FT-60R and Mirage BD-35 Dual band amplifier w/external Mag Antenna
Post by: Ghost65 on January 26, 2013, 09:08:57 AM
Post by: RBduffer on January 26, 2013, 02:45:41 PM
Post by: SoCalXTerry on January 26, 2013, 05:44:28 PM
Post by: AZXterra410 on February 07, 2013, 07:18:01 AM
Currently working on my general so I can use my new HF rig I set up in the house.
Post by: RBduffer on February 07, 2013, 12:26:57 PM
let me know when you go HF. I'm putting up a new tri-band(10,15,20) in the back yard this weekend, would like to try it out :)
KJ6YPO Randy in Fallbrook, CA.
Post by: AZXterra410 on February 08, 2013, 09:24:10 AM
Post by: RBduffer on February 08, 2013, 02:24:50 PM
Good luck
Post by: sevenhelmet on February 20, 2013, 09:32:55 PM
License date: October 2012
Current radio set-up: Yaesu FT-7900 (2m/70cm) mobile radio setup with a Comet SBB-5 antenna.
Currently I'm in "listening mode", monitoring and learning the active freqs and users in my area. I have yet to make a first contact on the HAM bands. If anyone's in range of Ridgecrest, let me know- I'd love to set up a radio check sometime. Not a member of a club yet, but I'm thinking of joining.
Post by: Ghost65 on February 21, 2013, 05:53:51 AM
Post by: knightrider on March 07, 2013, 06:58:54 AM
Post by: RBduffer on March 07, 2013, 01:28:28 PM
I like the custom call sign, nice touch.
Hey all, I scored an old Kenwood th79a hand-held dual bander. It also receives marine and airplane frequencies :o
I just need to mount an antenna on the KLR now.
Post by: Ghost65 on March 08, 2013, 10:38:57 AM
Hey Jordan,
I like the custom call sign, nice touch.
Hey all, I scored an old Kenwood th79a hand-held dual bander. It also receives marine and airplane frequencies :o
I just need to mount an antenna on the KLR now.
I have the same HT (TH-79a) and love it. A great 5 watt dual bander. A lot of accessories available for this radio.
Post by: SoCalXTerry on March 15, 2013, 06:32:27 AM
Callsign: K6XTL (MODIFIED)
License date: January, 2013
Current radio set-up: Yaesu FT-60R and Mirage BD-35 Dual band amplifier w/external Mag Antenna
Post by: KIQ Roy on April 06, 2013, 12:46:00 PM
License date: 07/15/1994
Current radio set-up: YAESU FT-2500M (ICOM 706 MK4BG gathering dust as I'm waiting for my antenna farm to sprout.)
Post by: RBduffer on April 07, 2013, 02:26:25 PM
Randy
Post by: LupinOne on April 11, 2013, 04:21:31 PM
73's
Post by: npgtech on May 11, 2013, 11:40:19 AM
Callsign: KK6ENA
License date: May 2013
Current radio set-up: Yaesu FT-2900R/E w/external Mag Antenna
Post by: RBduffer on May 11, 2013, 01:02:19 PM
The last two outings I've run on, the Hams out numbered the Non Hams. So there are less and less guys we can broil on 2 meters. But there still out there :D
Post by: knightrider on May 11, 2013, 01:30:44 PM
Sent using Al Gore's internet
Post by: SteeevO on June 14, 2013, 11:26:53 AM
AG6SO ;D
Post by: SoCalXTerry on June 14, 2013, 01:54:16 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on June 14, 2013, 03:39:42 PM
Cool Steevo. And what does it mean?
It means he upgraded his license...is that an Extra call? 2x2?
Post by: GreenGoon on June 15, 2013, 12:32:58 PM
Post by: SteeevO on June 19, 2013, 11:25:46 PM
Gone crawl'n
Post by: shi819 on July 05, 2013, 11:20:26 AM
Post by: knightrider on July 05, 2013, 12:03:25 PM
Not sent with the stupid auto guide app
Post by: LupinOne on July 05, 2013, 10:09:12 PM
KK6FHY at your service. :)
Excellent... now we just need to come up with something catchy for the last 3 letters of your call....
Hmmm lessee.... Frisky Hot... nahhhh I'll behave... :P
Post by: shi819 on July 06, 2013, 06:27:35 AM
Excellent... now we just need to come up with something catchy for the last 3 letters of your call....
Hmmm lessee.... Frisky Hot... nahhhh I'll behave... :P
Or not is good too.
Post by: SteeevO on July 06, 2013, 10:02:36 AM
Sent while mobile, typos likely.
Post by: RBduffer on July 06, 2013, 06:32:29 PM
Now Shi can talk around the world and Steve can talk to... 'Klingons' :P
Post by: SteeevO on July 06, 2013, 09:21:12 PM
Sent while mobile, typos likely.
Post by: Ghost65 on August 13, 2013, 07:25:47 AM
I've got a pretty good stack of SQL cards from general class days too! Just redid the hf antenna today and first 2 contacts are Venezuela and Argentina with 5x9 signal reports... can't complain about that!
Sent while mobile, typos likely.
That's frikkin' cool. ;D
Post by: Ghost65 on August 13, 2013, 07:32:22 AM
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd394/K4TTC/300px-International_amateur_radio_symbol_svg.png) (http://media.photobucket.com/user/K4TTC/media/300px-International_amateur_radio_symbol_svg.png.html)
Post by: Cthulhu on September 25, 2013, 03:34:26 PM
KK6GQV (my wife's, Deb)
signs will change to vanity callsigns in a month or two. Trying to say Quebec is like talking with a mouth full of rocks.
Date: Last Saturday, September 21, 2013 (Technician Class)
Rig: None but leaning towards a Yaesu FT-8000 dual band for the truck (got license for mobile use)
Post by: SoCalXTerry on September 25, 2013, 05:47:48 PM
Sorry just noticed you have consecutive call signs ;D
Post by: knightrider on September 25, 2013, 07:04:49 PM
Not sent with the stupid auto guide app
Post by: GreenGoon on September 25, 2013, 08:04:27 PM
Post by: RBduffer on September 25, 2013, 09:19:01 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on October 12, 2013, 06:52:44 AM
Call Signs: KK6GQU (me, Doug)
KK6GQV (my wife's, Deb)
signs will change to vanity callsigns in a month or two. Trying to say Quebec is like talking with a mouth full of rocks.
Date: Last Saturday, September 21, 2013 (Technician Class)
Rig: None but leaning towards a Yaesu FT-8000 dual band for the truck (got license for mobile use)
Just caught this...Doug and Deb I will update our little database this morning with your call signs. CONGRATS!! ;D
Post by: Ghost65 on January 26, 2014, 09:23:27 AM
Thanks everyone for your efforts!
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Post by: SteeevO on January 26, 2014, 09:37:33 AM
Sent while mobile, typos likely.
Post by: Celt on March 02, 2014, 12:11:35 PM
Post by: SteeevO on March 02, 2014, 01:03:53 PM
Sent while mobile, typos likely.
Post by: Ghost65 on March 02, 2014, 01:16:30 PM
Held my Technician cert since.... yesterday............... What the heck do all these buttons and dials do???? ;D
Congrats X2...whats your call sign and I'll add you to the database?
Post by: Celt on March 02, 2014, 01:20:07 PM
Post by: RBduffer on March 02, 2014, 01:20:21 PM
Welcome to the "cool kids" club. It's not just for Nerds anymore.
Post by: Celt on March 02, 2014, 01:25:04 PM
Post by: SoCalXTerry on March 02, 2014, 05:43:17 PM
Post by: GreenGoon on March 02, 2014, 06:09:25 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on March 04, 2014, 05:13:36 AM
Held my Technician cert since.... yesterday............... What the heck do all these buttons and dials do???? ;D
Updated Erik, well done.
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Post by: JFanaselle on June 23, 2014, 10:04:30 AM
Post by: Ghost65 on June 24, 2014, 07:35:41 AM
Checking in. Joe - KF6QBY. I'm in Murrieta and have a dual band 2M/440 mobile rig installed in my X. Hope to join a trail run as soon as I get some basic mods done. :)
Updated Joe, thanks for the heads up.
SCCX now has 29 hams on board! Well done everyone!
We have a ways to go to catch Just Runs here in San Diego, as their group has 172 hams...but 29 is pretty fantastic!
Post by: Toro on June 24, 2014, 10:20:57 AM
Post by: knightrider on June 24, 2014, 08:23:22 PM
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Post by: steve c on July 31, 2014, 11:08:43 AM
Callsign: KK6OFL (really not sure how I feel about my new call sign.)
License date: July 31, 2014 (name appeared in the FCC database)
Current radio set-up: Baofeng uv5r (Torro hand me down to get me listening)
Working on putting together a mobile rig for the X. Want to do it right so I will probably be rubbing my pennies together for a while.
I was able to figure out Chirp and upload all of the local repeaters on 2m and 70cm into the uv5r. It was not as simple as one might think. I'm on a Mac with a Chinese radio and a generic if not counter fit data cable. Between finding drivers for my cable, and navigating the Baofeng's menus, it was slightly frustrating. However, I got it to work so I'm happy.
Post by: SoCalXTerry on July 31, 2014, 01:57:15 PM
Post by: steve c on July 31, 2014, 02:14:06 PM
Post by: SoCalXTerry on July 31, 2014, 05:43:36 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on August 02, 2014, 07:51:07 AM
Ghostx where is the list of all the SCCX hams?
Lol...no worries Terry. That means you spend more time WHEELING than on the FORUMS...which is a good thing!
Steve...you've been added to the database, and again, congratulations on getting your ham ticket! ;D
Post by: SteeevO on August 02, 2014, 09:26:59 AM
Post by: LBSlide on August 02, 2014, 10:31:53 AM
Post by: Toro on August 02, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Where can a noob go to take a practice test or get study material?There are a million ways to prepare for the exam.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAYNYWK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_uus3tb11AY4SR
I went this route with success. That's it. Just go over it a few times.
The test is only a few bucks to take. Put in minimal effort and you'll surprise yourself .....what's the worst that can happen...you don't pass and lose $30 bucks? Boo-hoo
Post by: GreenGoon on August 04, 2014, 11:22:16 AM
Post by: Celt on August 04, 2014, 01:51:46 PM
Post by: SoCalXTerry on August 04, 2014, 03:48:10 PM
I'm considering upgrading to general class, thanks for the link Green Goon.
Go for it, you can doit
Post by: GreenGoon on August 04, 2014, 06:03:58 PM
That site is how I studied for Technician and General.
Post by: occupantX on October 31, 2014, 10:32:57 PM
Callsign: KK6HEJ
License date: October, 2013
Current radio set-up: Baofeng UV-5R...for now
Post by: RBduffer on November 01, 2014, 02:18:20 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on November 02, 2014, 10:37:31 AM
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Post by: LupinOne on November 22, 2014, 01:05:23 AM
John
KF6BRF
FT-7900
FT-8800
VX-5R (x2)
Vertex 459
Post by: steve c on November 22, 2014, 09:07:29 AM
Post by: RBduffer on November 22, 2014, 12:56:49 PM
It is said that they can contact with the Gods, with only a soup can and some string.
Oh, I am not worthy
I am not worthy
Post by: SteeevO on November 22, 2014, 06:59:28 PM
Did you not opt in for a shorter 2x2 call?
Post by: LupinOne on November 22, 2014, 09:29:06 PM
Thanks RBduffer and Steve C! :)
Post by: SteeevO on November 23, 2014, 06:04:39 AM
Post by: GreenGoon on November 23, 2014, 10:25:28 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on November 25, 2014, 07:34:24 AM
Passed my Amateur Extra exam and as of 11/20, I'm official in the FCC ULS. I'm also a VE so any of our members needing to test, I'll be happy to help out!
John
KF6BRF
FT-7900
FT-8800
VX-5R (x2)
Vertex 459
Congrats JF...let me know if you update your call so I can re-work the database. ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Toro on November 25, 2014, 11:59:17 AM
Congrats JF...let me know if you update your call so I can re-work the database. ;D ;D ;D
By that he means delete it.
Post by: knightrider on November 25, 2014, 07:08:46 PM
Post by: SoCalXTerry on November 25, 2014, 07:12:22 PM
Post by: LupinOne on December 01, 2014, 10:14:45 AM
By that he means delete it.
With his luck, it would be the whole board... :P
Congratulations on the Extra class John. Very impressive :)
Thanks Terry! :)
Post by: Ghost65 on December 01, 2014, 10:43:34 AM
With his luck, it would be the whole board... :P
Xcursion reminder: install cruise control disconnect behind 4WD switch.
(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Mojave%20Road%202014/DSC_0151.jpg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/DzrtX/media/SCCX%20Mojave%20Road%202014/DSC_0151.jpg.html)
Post by: LupinOne on December 10, 2014, 01:05:46 AM
Post by: scott307 on May 21, 2015, 08:50:09 PM
License date: May 21, 2015
Current radio set-up: Yaesu FT-8800R with Diamond SG7500NMO and Baofeng BF-F8HP.
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Post by: RBduffer on May 21, 2015, 09:41:54 PM
Congrats Scott, welcome to the cool kids club 8)
I like the remote mount with the BIG numbers. I gotta get one of those.
Post by: scott307 on May 21, 2015, 09:55:31 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on May 22, 2015, 09:08:56 AM
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Post by: Ghost65 on May 22, 2015, 02:20:58 PM
Callsign: KK6UGK
License date: May 21, 2015
Current radio set-up: Yaesu FT-8800R with Diamond SG7500NMO and Baofeng BF-F8HP.
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Done!
Post by: Motorpig77 on June 02, 2015, 03:47:15 AM
K6MPG
Running a Yaesu FT7900R dual band
Post by: Ghost65 on September 16, 2015, 09:26:18 AM
Callsign is pending.
Post by: Celt on September 16, 2015, 01:33:00 PM
Rumor has it that CHUSA passed his ham exam...barely...missing 6.
Callsign is pending.
What I wanna know is he going to get a vanity call sign with something to do with hauling your poo?
Inquiring minds really wanna know.
Post by: Sage Bromax on September 16, 2015, 03:52:06 PM
What I wanna know is he going to get a vanity call sign with something to do with hauling your poo?
Inquiring minds really wanna know.
Maybe KR8POO
Post by: xxSVxx on September 16, 2015, 03:59:54 PM
Maybe KR8POO
Awesome....
Post by: chrishaynesusa on September 16, 2015, 04:43:32 PM
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/chrishaynesusa/MiscXIII/KPOOP_zpsfaelyrwd.png)
Post by: Celt on September 16, 2015, 07:31:26 PM
Maybe KR8POO
That is AWESOME!
Post by: Celt on September 16, 2015, 07:32:13 PM
It's not in use!!!!!!
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/chrishaynesusa/MiscXIII/KPOOP_zpsfaelyrwd.png)
Do it, that would be the coolest call sign on the books!!!!
Post by: Sage Bromax on September 16, 2015, 07:56:48 PM
http://www.radioqth.net/vanity/available
and this one:
http://www.ae7q.com/query/
With a Technician level license, you are restricted to either a 1x3 or 2x3 format - one letter-one digit-three letters or two letters-one digit-three letters
I checked - KA8POO is available >:D
Post by: PainRoller on September 17, 2015, 07:59:16 PM
Post by: Sage Bromax on September 17, 2015, 08:57:51 PM
Post by: PainRoller on September 17, 2015, 09:34:29 PM
Excellent! Congratulations!
Thanks! I'm glad that part is done! Mike is going to take his test later this week. And we need to figure out a radio setup for the rig...... ;D
Post by: Celt on September 17, 2015, 09:40:51 PM
Passed
Congrats, now you get to talk about all those nasty CB-ers on the trails.
Post by: chrishaynesusa on September 18, 2015, 07:09:32 AM
Post by: Ghost65 on September 18, 2015, 08:03:23 AM
Passed
Congrats Barb...this is awesome news! :)
Post by: steve c on September 18, 2015, 09:09:28 AM
Way to get things done!
Post by: chrishaynesusa on September 18, 2015, 08:13:24 PM
Post by: PainRoller on September 19, 2015, 10:08:38 AM
Post by: Celt on September 19, 2015, 11:01:19 AM
Mike just passed his Tech!! Woo-hoo!! ;D ;D
Nice, you guys are getting set up very nicely!
Post by: Ghost65 on October 01, 2015, 02:25:57 PM
Post by: RikRong on October 15, 2015, 11:14:25 AM
Post by: GreenGoon on October 15, 2015, 01:56:42 PM
Post by: RikRong on October 15, 2015, 02:16:25 PM
Bass Pro Shop in Rancho Cucamonga does testing every once in a while. I don't think we have anyone in SCCX at administers tests.Awesome, thanks. I think I did see Bass Pro on the list of upcoming test sites.
Post by: XXXTerra on October 21, 2015, 09:57:12 AM
Callsign: KK6WLF
License date: September, 2015
Current radio set-up: BaoFeng UV-5R handheld with a Hypario Dual Band Antenna.
Post by: PainRoller on October 21, 2015, 10:55:28 AM
Hey guys, I passed my Tech exam and just got my callsign a couple weeks ago!
Callsign: KK6WLF
License date: September, 2015
Current radio set-up: BaoFeng UV-5R handheld with a Hypario Dual Band Antenna.
Congrats XXX!!! And I love the callsign (kinda jelly) ;)
Post by: XXXTerra on October 21, 2015, 01:30:06 PM
Congrats XXX!!! And I love the callsign (kinda jelly) ;)
Thanks! I definitely lucked out on the callsign!!! ;D
Post by: chrishaynesusa on October 21, 2015, 03:10:17 PM
Congratulations Danny Grooters!!!!!
Post by: RBduffer on October 21, 2015, 08:00:49 PM
Livin' the dream, with the cool kids 8)
Post by: Ghost65 on October 22, 2015, 06:18:08 AM
Hey guys, I passed my Tech exam and just got my callsign a couple weeks ago!
Callsign: KK6WLF
License date: September, 2015
Current radio set-up: BaoFeng UV-5R handheld with a Hypario Dual Band Antenna.
Congrats Tom...and also a shout out to DG, kind of a big deal!
Post by: chrishaynesusa on October 23, 2015, 05:26:52 PM
:):):)
Post by: RikRong on December 05, 2015, 10:25:59 PM
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Post by: Celt on December 06, 2015, 12:45:08 AM
Passed my tech exam today, so no call sign yet. I have a Yaesu FT-7900R partially installed, but I'm not happy with the location, so it will be getting moved. I'll update with call sign when I get it.
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Congratulations!!
Post by: SoCalXTerry on December 06, 2015, 05:34:43 AM
My daughter just passed her test yesterday and is also waiting for her call sign too.
This is getting to be a great group. ;)
Post by: Celt on December 06, 2015, 10:30:47 AM
Congratulations on your accomplishment.
My daughter just passed her test yesterday and is also waiting for her call sign too.
This is getting to be a great group. ;)
Tell her congratulations for me Terry!
Post by: RBduffer on December 06, 2015, 11:16:07 AM
Post by: Ghost65 on December 08, 2015, 10:29:37 AM
Passed my tech exam today, so no call sign yet. I have a Yaesu FT-7900R partially installed, but I'm not happy with the location, so it will be getting moved. I'll update with call sign when I get it.
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Congrats Rik...let us know when you get your callsign so I can update things.
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Post by: RikRong on December 08, 2015, 04:58:04 PM
Congrats Rik...let us know when you get your callsign so I can update things.Will do, I've been checking everyday.
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Post by: GreenGoon on December 08, 2015, 07:06:22 PM
Post by: RikRong on December 08, 2015, 08:34:16 PM
Congrats! Let me know when you want to do a radio check.As soon as my call sign hits the database.
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Post by: CKayaks on December 08, 2015, 09:26:00 PM
License date: October 2015
Current radio set-up: Yaesu FT-60R, Yaesu 8800
Post by: PainRoller on December 08, 2015, 11:27:00 PM
Callsign: KA6YAK (formerly KK6YDH, but the the vanity sign fits so much better!)
License date: October 2015
Current radio set-up: Yaesu FT-60R, Yaesu 8800
AWESOME call sign!!! ;D ;D ;D
Post by: PainRoller on December 08, 2015, 11:28:49 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on December 14, 2015, 02:17:25 AM
A little birdie told me CHUSA has a new call sign..... ::)
His had been updated...ill catch Cass' later today.
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Post by: RikRong on December 15, 2015, 05:49:07 AM
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Post by: Ghost65 on December 15, 2015, 09:27:04 AM
KK6ZKN. Woot!
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Zulu Kilo November...nice!!!
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Post by: RikRong on December 15, 2015, 09:41:41 AM
Zulu Kilo November...nice!!!Yessir! I was thinking about going custom, but I kinda like it and I think I'll keep it. 8)
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Post by: GreenGoon on December 15, 2015, 12:02:54 PM
Post by: RBduffer on December 15, 2015, 10:00:00 PM
Post by: Ghost65 on December 16, 2015, 04:46:51 PM
That's a good catch Rick, it's a keeper 8)
Agreed...sounds like a badass submarine class.
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Post by: Jayrat on December 19, 2015, 10:50:40 AM
Guess What I got Just Before Christmas??
:D
Does this make me part of the Cool Club
Post by: Celt on December 19, 2015, 10:54:45 AM
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Guess What I got Just Before Christmas??
:D
Does this make me part of the Cool Club
Jay, that is super awesome, CONGRATS buddy!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Toro on December 19, 2015, 10:58:33 AM
Congrats!
Post by: RikRong on December 19, 2015, 11:03:53 AM
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Post by: RBduffer on December 19, 2015, 12:43:59 PM
Well done! You are a inspiration to all who think that they are too cool for ham school 8)
Post by: JFanaselle on December 19, 2015, 01:30:33 PM
Post by: Alex on December 19, 2015, 03:20:24 PM
Post by: steve c on December 19, 2015, 03:38:51 PM
Which radio are you going with?
Post by: Jayrat on December 19, 2015, 04:12:54 PM
Talk about Anxiety, I hate Taking tests :(
I bought a handheld BAOFENG UV-5RA off Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-136-174-400-480-Dual-Band-Transceiver/dp/B009MAKWC0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450570426&sr=8-2&keywords=baofeng+uv-5ra
but now I want a proper one with outside antenna
Post by: RikRong on December 19, 2015, 04:45:23 PM
Thanks Guys,You can make that thing a mobile with these items, just don't buy the cheap programming cable. Get the one that's about $20.
Talk about Anxiety, I hate Taking tests :(
I bought a handheld BAOFENG UV-5RA off Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-136-174-400-480-Dual-Band-Transceiver/dp/B009MAKWC0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450570426&sr=8-2&keywords=baofeng+uv-5ra
but now I want a proper one with outside antenna
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Post by: steve c on December 19, 2015, 06:28:31 PM
You have to install the drivers for the cable and it should work fine.
Here's (http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2013/11/how_to_install_the_baofeng_usb_programming_cable_and_software_1.aspx) a good write up on it.
Also, check out Chirp (http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home) for easy programming.
Post by: RikRong on December 19, 2015, 06:58:39 PM
Rick, I saw you mention that cheap cable on TNX.Steve, thanks for that link. I actually already went through everything on that page and installed those drivers. For some reason, I still can't get my cable to work, it won't install correctly for some reason. I must've got the cable made by swing shift on a Friday night. Ha-ha
You have to install the drivers for the cable and it should work fine.
Here's (http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2013/11/how_to_install_the_baofeng_usb_programming_cable_and_software_1.aspx) a good write up on it.
Also, check out Chirp (http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home) for easy programming.
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Post by: Ghost65 on December 19, 2015, 08:37:49 PM
Does this make me part of the Cool Club
Hell yes...congrats Jay!
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Post by: GreenGoon on December 19, 2015, 09:39:09 PM
Post by: Sage Bromax on December 20, 2015, 06:56:35 AM
Post by: Ghost65 on December 21, 2015, 01:25:59 PM
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Post by: JFanaselle on January 05, 2016, 06:07:35 AM
Also, for anyone considering a vanity call sign, the FCC decided in September that it cost more money to collect the fees than the fees actually generated, so now it's free. :D
Post by: Spectre on February 13, 2016, 06:32:12 PM
License date: December 2009
Current radio set-up: FT-8900 Quad band 2m/70c/6m/10m mobile currently installed in my Nissan Hardbody but I'm sure I'll move it to the Xterra soon. I also have a Kenwood TS-930S in a box. I used to have a nice shack setup but I moved almost 2 years ago and never found a good way to set up my wire antenna here at this house. :'(
We're talking about moving back to Riverside to be closer to work, so I'm not sure how much effort I want to put in to put up my wire.. But I do miss HF.. =(
Post by: Ghost65 on February 14, 2016, 06:57:29 AM
Callsign: W6VIC
License date: December 2009
Current radio set-up: FT-8900 Quad band 2m/70c/6m/10m mobile currently installed in my Nissan Hardbody but I'm sure I'll move it to the Xterra soon. I also have a Kenwood TS-930S in a box. I used to have a nice shack setup but I moved almost 2 years ago and never found a good way to set up my wire antenna here at this house. :'(
We're talking about moving back to Riverside to be closer to work, so I'm not sure how much effort I want to put in to put up my wire.. But I do miss HF.. =(
Welcome...I'll add you to the list. Nice set up!
Post by: Spectre on February 14, 2016, 09:03:22 AM
Welcome...I'll add you to the list. Nice set up!
Thanks! I don't really use my mobile rig much.. For some reason repeaters don't really do it for me. I like seeing how far I can get on simplex and HF. That's where the real fun goes. I've gotten into Portugal with just my wire and 100 watts. =)
Post by: RBduffer on February 14, 2016, 10:03:04 AM
Post by: Celt on February 14, 2016, 10:24:08 AM
I agree, repeaters are a great tool for staying connected locally. But the real fun is skipping the ionosphere direct. Auckland is the best that I've done.
Oh yeah.... well I once got all the way across a wash using J-Rat's son's Hulk walkie talkies so how do you like them apples?
Post by: Spectre on February 14, 2016, 03:26:32 PM
lol
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Post by: Ghost65 on February 14, 2016, 05:23:22 PM
Oh yeah.... well I once got all the way across a wash using J-Rat's son's Hulk walkie talkies so how do you like them apples?
Were you wearing your foil hat??
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Post by: Celt on February 14, 2016, 05:24:02 PM
Were you wearing your foil hat??
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Oh yeah I was. Double wrapped and insulated............. It kinda worked like a repeater.
Post by: Ghost65 on February 14, 2016, 05:28:51 PM
Oh yeah I was. Double wrapped and insulated............. It kinda worked like a repeater.
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Post by: Celt on February 14, 2016, 05:57:44 PM
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Whhhoooooaaaaaa man, I really didn't think you guys had your cameras out.
Post by: Jayrat on February 14, 2016, 09:55:43 PM
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Is he a participant from Burning Man
Post by: Celt on February 14, 2016, 10:41:54 PM
Is he a participant from Burning Man
No brother that was the trip into that wash where I supplied you with copious amounts of liquid libations and snuck out when everyone was asleep and communicated with the Aliens that abducted PainRoller and FixItGuy who have only had sporadic sightings. Even with the sightings it has been rumored they aren't exactly right as PainRoller has once again been seen with a large steel pot on the top of her head mistakenly believing it's a Celt made Tinfoil hat of alien resistance.
My real concern is Soylent Green may yet become a reality, which would put a huge whammo on any further wheeling trips with this club. Thanks Geo.......... What's next a zombie apocalypse? ? ? ? ? ?
Post by: chrishaynesusa on March 12, 2016, 05:02:30 PM
wwwhhhhooooo HHHHHoooooo!!!!!! :)
Post by: rpark on April 27, 2016, 02:10:05 PM
License Date: 6/22/2011
Current Radio Setup: A couple of Baofeng handhelds, A couple homebrew QRP CW rigs on 80m and 10m
Have had my license for a number of years now, but haven't really been active. Would like to start making more contacts.
Currently looking for a good mobile rig for the XTerra, suggestions are welcome!
Post by: Celt on April 28, 2016, 10:06:01 AM
Callsign: KJ6PUG
License Date: 6/22/2011
Current Radio Setup: A couple of Baofeng handhelds, A couple homebrew QRP CW rigs on 80m and 10m
Have had my license for a number of years now, but haven't really been active. Would like to start making more contacts.
Currently looking for a good mobile rig for the XTerra, suggestions are welcome!
You looking to go dual band or just 2m?
Post by: chrishaynesusa on May 05, 2016, 01:09:37 PM
wwwhhhhooooo HHHHHoooooo!!!!!! :)
Post by: knightrider on May 05, 2016, 02:46:52 PM
Post by: nworker on May 06, 2016, 09:34:01 AM
My call sign: KM6BYK
I have applied for a vanity sign, so when I get one, I'll provide and update.
Currently I have a pair of Baofeng UV-5R V2+ radios
I'm looking to outfit the PiXterra with a nice radio and seeing suggestions.
Post by: RikRong on May 06, 2016, 11:57:45 AM
:D After a long wait to get my test posted in the FCC database, I am happy to say I am officially a ham. YeahAwesome! You can take a look at my set up tomorrow, just get some ideas.
My call sign: KM6BYK
I have applied for a vanity sign, so when I get one, I'll provide and update.
Currently I have a pair of Baofeng UV-5R V2+ radios
I'm looking to outfit the PiXterra with a nice radio and seeing suggestions.
Post by: Celt on May 06, 2016, 02:12:44 PM
who:?
Maybe this dude ...? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRLxkHGbN_8
Post by: Ghost65 on June 01, 2016, 09:21:11 PM
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Post by: Toro on June 02, 2016, 08:32:40 AM
who:?He's a NorCal dude with a Red X. He attended CANVAZ the time before last. Cool guy. Not very active here.
Post by: Ghost65 on June 02, 2016, 09:53:45 AM
He's a NorCal dude with a Red X. He attended CANVAZ the time before last. Cool guy. Not very active here.
Right...works in the studio/film industry IIRC.
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Post by: SteeevO on June 08, 2016, 05:55:28 AM
We've got to hit the trail!
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Post by: knightrider on June 08, 2016, 11:31:45 PM
http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php?topic=3873.0
Kthxbye
Post by: Ghost65 on June 25, 2016, 06:43:04 AM
Post by: SteeevO on June 27, 2016, 05:58:28 AM
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Post by: Ghost65 on June 27, 2016, 06:36:49 AM
Itd be really cool to have you with us to play radio for field day next year
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Agreed Steven.
Did you and the guys get together and DX?
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Post by: SteeevO on June 27, 2016, 06:50:18 AM
If people are interested, maybe we can plan a camping trip, do some wheeling and play radio before next field day.
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Post by: Ghost65 on June 27, 2016, 07:40:31 AM
Tara and I just camped at a yellow post site and set up for field day. Made about 80 contacts but nothing any further than Canada. Antenna setup was simple this year but next time I was to string up an antenna with a height of at least 60+ feet. Should be able to go world wide on the low bands with that.
If people are interested, maybe we can plan a camping trip, do some wheeling and play radio before next field day.
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I have access to a place...that has camping/campfire access...and a tower (20 ft. I think @ 3,700 ft elevation)..and generator power.
Daphne and I are working on a clean up plan right now and some other improvements. When we are ready I'll set something up for the group.
80 contacts!! Cool!!
Post by: CraigBos on September 07, 2017, 08:15:36 PM
License date: Best guess, 1995?
Current radio set-up: Kenwood TM-281A 2m Mobile, Yaesu FT-51R HT, Yaesu FT-4700RH (failed mic, though)
Post by: CraigBos on September 27, 2017, 11:13:00 PM
Callsign: KD6WQH
Just got my vanity call!
Callsign: K6BOS
Post by: RBduffer on September 28, 2017, 11:44:56 AM
Post by: Gunslinger2N on October 30, 2018, 08:33:38 PM
Callsign: KM6WOC
License date: 30 October 2018 (Showed up in the data base)
Current radio set-up: Baofeng UV-5R (CHIRP user!!!)... Till I figure out which way I want to go.
No more jokes about smoke signals, carrier pigeons or throwing rocks to answer questions.... I hate you all! "73"
Post by: Jayrat on October 30, 2018, 09:10:27 PM
And after much prodding / poking....
Callsign: KM6WOC
License date: 30 October 2018 (Showed up in the data base)
Current radio set-up: Baofeng UV-5R (CHIRP user!!!)... Till I figure out which way I want to go.
No more jokes about smoke signals, carrier pigeons or throwing rocks to answer questions.... I hate you all! "73"
NICE, O0
Post by: Celt on October 31, 2018, 04:34:40 AM
And after much prodding / poking....
Callsign: KM6WOC
License date: 30 October 2018 (Showed up in the data base)
Current radio set-up: Baofeng UV-5R (CHIRP user!!!)... Till I figure out which way I want to go.
No more jokes about smoke signals, carrier pigeons or throwing rocks to answer questions.... I hate you all! "73"
It has been my experience that rocks are quite an effective means of communication.
Post by: Ghost65 on October 31, 2018, 07:23:04 AM
And after much prodding / poking....
Callsign: KM6WOC
License date: 30 October 2018 (Showed up in the data base)
Current radio set-up: Baofeng UV-5R (CHIRP user!!!)... Till I figure out which way I want to go.
No more jokes about smoke signals, carrier pigeons or throwing rocks to answer questions.... I hate you all! "73"
Congrats...you sent me a different callsign in your PM. Which is it??
Post by: RBduffer on October 31, 2018, 09:56:35 AM
Post by: RikRong on October 31, 2018, 10:01:10 AM
Congrats!
Post by: Celt on October 31, 2018, 10:23:05 AM
Let me shout it from the mountain tops....Oh, wait..... >:D O0
Hahahaha....... I somehow knew that was coming!!
Congrats!
Post by: Celt on October 31, 2018, 10:23:27 AM
Let me shout it from the mountain tops....Oh, wait..... >:D O0
Hahahaha....... I somehow knew that was coming!!
Congrats!
Post by: Ghost65 on October 31, 2018, 11:05:13 AM
Hahahaha....... I somehow knew that was coming!!
Congrats!
FIFY :P
(Erik: write your post outside of the little code markers)
Quote from: Celt link=topic1264.msg56661#msg56661 date=1541006607
like THIS
Post by: RBduffer on November 01, 2018, 10:23:13 AM
Post by: G.B.H. on November 01, 2018, 01:27:25 PM
Post by: Celt on November 01, 2018, 05:45:05 PM
Dumbass Erik ::)
Hey, I'm still trying to figure out what a "FIFY" is.......................
Post by: Gunslinger2N on November 01, 2018, 06:39:37 PM
Post by: Gunslinger2N on November 01, 2018, 06:46:36 PM
Post by: AdventureRider81 on May 13, 2020, 07:31:42 AM
License date: 20 JAN 2020
Current radio set-up: Baofeng UV-5R until I make my mind on a permanent unit (leaning towards Icom ID-5100 or Kenwood)