Hello everyone!
I was on the forums a while back asking some questions, I didn't have a radio yet, but had my licence.
I now have a radio, a friend gave me a 10M Realistic HTX-100 SSB/CW!
I've had my licence since 2013, but haven't used a radio yet, I hooked up the radio to a CB antenna I had and listened, I was able to hear Hams from Norway, India, and the UK! I didn't even hook up the mic because I need to review the rules before transmitting, and I need to build a 10M antenna. (Should I not even TX with the CB antenna because bad enough SWR can hurt the transmitter right? Or would the CB antenna be close enough anyways?)
I plan on ordering a SWR meter and building some antennas, my first antenna I plan to build out of coaxial cable, and pull it to the top of the tallest tree I have, it is about 20 feet taller than all trees for about a mile, and I am on a hill, so it should work pretty good.
Anyways just wanted to let everyone know whats up, and want to hear any tips!
Jonathan
KK4OYS
I was on the forums a while back asking some questions, I didn't have a radio yet, but had my licence.
I now have a radio, a friend gave me a 10M Realistic HTX-100 SSB/CW!
I've had my licence since 2013, but haven't used a radio yet, I hooked up the radio to a CB antenna I had and listened, I was able to hear Hams from Norway, India, and the UK! I didn't even hook up the mic because I need to review the rules before transmitting, and I need to build a 10M antenna. (Should I not even TX with the CB antenna because bad enough SWR can hurt the transmitter right? Or would the CB antenna be close enough anyways?)
I plan on ordering a SWR meter and building some antennas, my first antenna I plan to build out of coaxial cable, and pull it to the top of the tallest tree I have, it is about 20 feet taller than all trees for about a mile, and I am on a hill, so it should work pretty good.
Anyways just wanted to let everyone know whats up, and want to hear any tips!
Jonathan
KK4OYS