Recent content by TravisW

I know from my reading that 2M band is .6mhz and I thought from my reading 70cm band was .5mhz but I found on another webpage the following and it says 70cm is 5.0mhz: Band Offset +/- 6 meters 1 MHz 2 meters 600 kHz 1.25 meters 1.6 MHz 70 cm...

Well I took my technician class test today and passed! I bought at HRO a Kenwood TH-F6A and a Diamon rubber duck antenna. I also bought the computer link cable and a serial to usb converter. I wanted to buy a full size antenna for my apartment but wasn't sure which to get. Have you had...

Thanks for the suggestions Moleculo. After doing some research I'm starting to like the Kenwood HT-F6A which has CW as a feature. What's the advantage to a HAM Radio with CW vs one with out it? What HT antenna would you suggest and which antenna for my apartment would you recommend?

I was comparing the Yaesu VX-8R and the Quansheng TG-UV and in the UHF and VHF TX range it looks like according to specs I'm reading that the TG-UV can TX on a large UHF and VHF freq range. Is that correct or am I not understanding what I'm reading? Here's what I'm reading: TG-UV TX Range...

I might also add that I'm looking at spending only $500 for getting started.

Hi, I'm finally getting my HAM License. I'll be taking the test on Monday and I'm 99% comfident i'll pass it. I am now shopping for a Hand Held or Base or both. I don't drive so I don't want a mobile. I get around mostly by foot. I live in an apartment on the 4th/top floor with a balcony...