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That is what I am learning. And that is exactly why I followed up with a question in another thread asking which field strength meter might be best to measure the differences in signal strength with different antenna after I realized that there is no clear cut answer to the question I...

Since I haven't done this before, I can only guess. And my guess is this: I would not be standing anywhere near the antenna. I would be outside a couple hundred feet away in the general direction of the repeaters I want to hit. A friend would momentarily transmit while I took the readings...

Well, one thing I could do, since I understand that moving the antenna just a few inches one way or the other inside the house or attic can make a big differnece, is to acquire a Field Strength Meter. This would enable me with the assistance of one other guy, to get real time readings of signal...

So, I don't need to worry about the roofing material - any attenuation from that will be insignficant compared to gaining a few feet of height?

I was exploring various field strength meters that I might use to determine the best location for my 2 meter/70cm antenna. Option 1 is building it myself. This may be the cheapest option for many. But I doubt if it would be for me because everything I subsequently tested with it would...

What is the typical signal propagation loss to be expected from a 2 meter/70cm J-Pole antenna mounted in an attic where the roofing material is the common 5/8" plywood and asphalt shingles, compared to the same antenna mounted outside at the same height? How much loss can be expected? Is it...

Azden PCS-2000 2m FM Mobile Transceiver I received this radio in the mail today, complete with manual. It is definitely 25 watts. There does not appear to be any PL tones - at least not on the features list. Before I test it with the assistance of a local ham with a decent antenna, power...

Well, here it is. Haven't seen it yet. It's in the mail: Azden PCS-2000 2-meter mobile unit (w/mic and Owner's Manual) http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2335 Looks like it is 20+ years old. Conflicting info about whether it is 25 or 50 watts on high. Looks like an oldie but goodie. I...

Here is further information about the D-Star hotspot Moleculo referred to: D-STAR Hot SpotCurrent Version is 2.56 What is it? D-STAR Hot Spot is software for Windows that creates a D-STAR 'point of presence' (or hot spot) utilizing an analog radio and a GMSK node adapter. The hot...

I am being gifted by a friend with what he calls a "bare bones" 15 year old, 2 meter mobile radio. I assume it is 50 watts. I also want to do APRS and 70cm and have other current "bells and whistles" in a second radio. This gift may take me in a different direction on the purchase of a...

APRS and Google Earth APRS I have APRSIS32 installed and have worked with it for a couple weeks. I Googled "Google Earth APRS". To my surpirse (I didn't know what to expect) my call letter "home" appeared along with hundreds of other APRS users. So those who are looking for a more...

OK. My confusion was between ominidirectional and isotropic. Omindirectional is focusing on horizontal dispersion/reception; isotropic is equal dispersion in all directions, horizontal, vertical and everything inbetween. An omnidirectional antenna attempts to flatten the isotropic...

Here is my stab at the meaning of dbi: The "i" stands for isotropic. Isotropic means "identical in all directions." dBi equals the decibels over isotropic. This is the power in the strongest direction divided by the power that would be transmitted by an isotropic antenna emitting the same...

Wisdom to live by, if you have to finance anything, limit it to a house and car: absolute essentials. Hobbies, trips, amenities, etc. should not be financed OR be put on a credit card.

In Kenwood's complete manual for APRS for the TM-D710 Mobile, reference is made to APRS software, with a link provided to this site APRS Client for Windows - Official UI-View Home Page for downloading the software. My question is this: Will the 32 bit software mentioned work on a 64 bit...

Are these gain figures what are typically expected from J-Poles: VHF: 3.4 dBi UHF: 4.3 dBi

Does anyone have experience with this 2 band J-Pole? Quality ham radio antennas built to last a lifetime Thoughts?

Inside The Villages. Most use either attic antennae, flagpole antennae, or soffet antennae. There is a large ham club with their own 70cm repeater. Here is their web site... K4VRC Home Take a look at the Technology tab for info about the various antennae used in The Villages.

Sounds like breakfast, but this is a legit question. I'd like to hear from hams who also have a scanner (I'm interested in the Uniden Home Patrol) and how they use their scanners in conjunction with their ham rigs. I understand our HF/VHF/UHF ham transceivers are not the best equipment for...

Ham radio license: A public ham demo event in The Villages at the end of last year reminded me that getting a license is something I wanted to do for 40 years except for the previously required morse code. Which radio: This is the best organized, most helpful site on the web. A lot of...