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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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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.

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...

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

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

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

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)...

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.

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

One message of 3 made it though.

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

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...

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...