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  1. K

    New HT, newb

    It depends. First, lets define terms. Mobile = FT-7900R and like. FT-857 can be setup to be mobile, but is not a mobile. The VX-8R with external antenna should be able to hit the repeaters around town and is simple to setup APRS. If you go mobile, you will need to figure out how to...
  2. K

    bow hunters sound off

    Been there, done that, not going to happen this year.
  3. K

    scare tactic ?

    Your analogy is wrong. It is closer to how hunters feel about poachers. Many hunters do not consider the game animals theirs, but take offense when someone who has not earned a game animal takes one. This has lead to some poachers being turned in and in one case a poacher was shot in the...
  4. K

    scare tactic ?

    From what I have seen as a new ham, there are a couple different ways of dealing with someone who is on a ham freq and shouldn't be. 1. If it sounds like someone who is new or generally clueless, but trying to do the right thing hams will point them in the right direction. 2. If it sound...
  5. K

    VX-8R Setting Time - How to?

    Thank you, I look all over trying to do that, but never could figure it out.
  6. K

    VX-8R Setting Time - How to?

    For those with the GPS hookup.....I don't understand why the clock is not pulled from the GPS.:confused1:
  7. K

    Need help understanding something.

    As a newbie, I would say yes. Where I am now, I don’t have access to my tools. I don’t have easy access to operate. I don’t have SWR meter to tell me if I am doing it right. I need to join a club, but…. I need to buy another radio with SWR meter, but…. I need to buy a tuner, so if I...
  8. K

    Have Radio, No QSO

    Get out of the apt. Try some field work to see if it is the building or the equipment.
  9. K

    How many APRS capable members do we have?

    Yes, I have a VX-8R. Yes, I do APRS. I did a little digging and I would say no to the social group. Additionally, I would like to hear from anyone who got APRS functioning with something besides a VX-8R. Because I would like to get APRS functioning on HF.
  10. K

    APRS via Web

    I have one more idea. I have a short wave antenna. I attached it to the HT antenna on my VX-8R to listen to shortwave transmissions. When I flipped over to APRS I noticed that I picked up more APRS traffic. I am not brave (knowledgeable enough) to try transmitting. You could try this to...
  11. K

    Mobile antenna not mounted on car

    RatTail HT Antenna Booster and read this thread http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/36040-vhf-marine-antenna-vx-8r-2.html
  12. K

    Some Practical Questions - Exploring Ham Radio

    Here is a link to the repeaters. K5EHX Amateur Radio Repeater Mapping Radio Ref. is for helping you find all the other freq.s RadioReference.com - Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
  13. K

    Mobile antenna not mounted on car

    Can I wrap a wire around the base like I do with my HT antenna? If yes, how long would you suggest?
  14. K

    Mobile antenna not mounted on car

    It I take a Comet SB14 (try band antenna, usually mounted on a car), and want to use it away from the car with my VX-8R..... Should I expect difficulties (high SWR, or just bad reception)? What are my options for conversion (do I just need a magnet mount or is there something better)...
  15. K

    APRS via Web

    If you are able to message yourself, I think you should be in good shape. If someone else could message you, I would be almost positive you are properly configured. The only thing I might be running different is wide1-1. Everything else is pretty much standard.
  16. K

    simsat.net

    I picked up an APRS message about this today. Seems like a good cause. So I am passing the information along to those that may not know. SimSat-4 is rescheduled for October 24
  17. K

    APRS via Web

    One message of 3 made it though.
  18. K

    2KW BACKPACK!!

    Seriously, I am considering walking and talking on 20w or 100w. I assume that I am safe and this guy is clueless, but.....?
  19. K

    If you haven't looked at (KX4R) Capt n' Crunch's shack pics...

    Social engineering is something you or I can do. I don’t consider that very hard. Some of it is just having the balls/confidence/get out of jail free card, to try something knowing that you will get caught sooner or later. I don’t consider him smart for his social engineering skills. I...
  20. K

    Some Practical Questions - Exploring Ham Radio

    Get ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. It is what you need to study to get the first license. Don't forget you can do practice tests online FOR FREE. As far as a radio, in your price range, I would suggest waiting until you have a license. Then come back and post when and how you plan on...