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    New Yaesu FT-450D shipping soon

    The Yaesu website say this about the 400MHz IF DSP: Feature description will follow soon The FT-450 Operation Manual says: Intermediate Frequencies: 67.899 MHz / 24 kHz So my guess is that what is new for the "D" model is the "400 MHz", not the IF DSP, meaning a 400 MHz Processor as...
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    Need Help Getting Started ....

    I would look for a friend or coworker to help you buy some used equipment.
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    Need Help Getting Started ....

    I like Ham Test Online (HamTestOnline™)
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    Need Help Getting Started ....

    If by "inexpensive" you mean $200 or so, try to find a local "elmer" (a seasoned ham, willing to help) that can help you buy a used HF rig, and get a $40 or so Dipole. You should be able to talk hundreds to thousands of miles with that, depending on weather conditions (i.e. sunspots) Buying...
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    Need Help Getting Started ....

    Says he, whose handle is "Robb"...
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    Hello Ya'll....

    Howdy!
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    radio waves help

    I like this gadget, it has an opinion on HF Propagation. Windows Live Gallery The Data is sourced from here: HF Propagation and Solar-Terrestrial Data Website Finally, you can overload your Propagation senses here: SOLARCYCLE 24.com / Solar Cycle 24 / Spaceweather / Amateur Radio VHF Aurora...
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    Texas Star Amp Repair free help

    Mike; Thanks for the advice and help with my 350 HDV. I replaced the transistor just like you said, and Viola! My amp keys up just like it's supposed to [insert grin here]. I worked so well, that I was able to get Argentina (don't cry for me). I probably would have tossed the amp with great...
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    gotta radio what about antennas?

    Man, do I want to follow this thread!
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    Video - How to work amateur radio satellites with your handheld (HT) radio

    Yep, you are right. my HT would not allow me to use the frequencies. I had to settle for: 145.9150 145.9200 145.9200 145.9200 145.9250 These frequencies are simple ratios of the offsets you gave for the .7M band frequencies. and .9166 - .9200 is .0034, or 3.4Khz. so you are right about that. I...
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    New Yaesu FT-450D shipping soon

    I'd like to compare the specs of the new 450d against a 950, I hope to have my General license in the next 12 hours, so I will soon be looking for a good HF base rig.
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    Video - How to work amateur radio satellites with your handheld (HT) radio

    Just watched your video. Thanks! You say that the Doppler effect is more pronounced on UHF, and not to worry about the 2M band for the five different channels. After thinking about this, for the sat you were working (AO-51) would not these be the proper xmit frequencies? 145.9166 145.9183...