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  1. kidphc
    Wouldn't going ssb bleed into adjacent frequencies since the FCC attempted to make the service channel based? I know that no one has been able to free band the ft991a on UHF/VHF. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  2. kidphc
    Oh I get it. There is a reason the AARL has it as part of the logo. Is the there that much difference in sensitivity between a loop and rhombic? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  3. kidphc
    Ever thought about a yagi instead. Yes it is directional. But there are instructions all over the internet on homebrew styles, usually using yard stick tape (from harbor freight) and pvc pipe. You can also make an attenuator for fox hunts. Homebrew jpoles are popular to experiment with. All usually costing less $60. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  4. kidphc
    https://www.mapability.com/ei8ic/rhombic/rhombic.php Scale down to desirable frequency. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  5. kidphc
    If that is the case, those people deserve to lose their license. Goes against the spirit of the community. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  6. kidphc
    What is funny in a couple of years these yahoos will probably asking permissions to use the repeater once they get a clue.
  7. kidphc
    You got it bud. Welcome to the, I think I have a clue club. Too bad Midland brochures make it sound like you have some special privacy setting.
  8. kidphc
    Re-read the message. Everyone can hear you if no tone is set. Everyone can hear you if a tone is set. You just won't hear anyone unless they have the matching tone set. Clear as mud aint it?
  9. kidphc
    No, the tone is a form of squelch. They are all a filter of sorts. if you set a tone for receive, it will only hear transmissions that have that tone. Kinda, like your name is say Mike. Everyone in the room is screaming names. You can only hear anything that precedes with "Mike!'. Although everyone is scream you can't hear them. Since you are ignoring everyone else, you want to remove this filter/tone when using the channel normally.
  10. kidphc
    Would of thought you would have heard more. Considering where you live there are about 3 repeaters. Using a handset or terrain? Might be time to get ham ticket. Look at all those repeaters calling your name out. https://www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/map/proxmap.php?lat=40.43249893&long=-79.75119781&distance=25&Dunit=m&freq=&band1=%&band2=&call=&use=%&features%5B0%5D=FM&status_id=%
  11. kidphc
    Yup, tons of out of state checking into W3VPR's Holly net. Though I heard an Ohio call sign as well.
  12. kidphc
    You could just turn on a tone for the particular channel. It would not open the squelch unless the transmission had the same tone. Just make sure to clear the tone before using that channel. Otherwise you won't be able to tell if someone was on it and talk over them. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  13. kidphc
    They probably got scared when he did the drive by. If it happens again then yup I would report it. Personally, I wouldn't change a thing. Just to promote it happening again. When it does just have a buddy drive by in a black tahoe/suburban. Make sure to slap as many mag mounts on it before it drives by. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  14. kidphc
    Just buy a decent power supply for a base station. Probably won't be your last base station radio and you can never have too much excess available amperage. But not having enough is common. Just buy a used switching ham one (ashtron are cheap used) or just wire it to a old car battery you can charge back up (venting needs to be resolved with this method, you don't want hydrogen gas buildup in your shack). For the car simplest is just to wire it to the battery with some type of quick disconnect around the radio. Think deans or power poles. Then you can disconnect everything and take it inside. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  15. kidphc
    Even worse in spring and fall. When you get tropo, you can get inter mod with repeaters a couple hundred miles away. There is a reason why they want to have a discussion. Might as well, they haven't said no at least.
  16. kidphc
    Really, haven't found one that doesn't rust. Even my Nagoya Ut82,is rusting up and fading after 1.5 years. That with how badly pinched the coax gets over time, is why I don't recommend it. Well except for family caravans, where family may actually use the license. Then I am throwing up 3-4 on different cars connected to hand helds and hand mics.
  17. kidphc
    Not sure of the connector type or antenna that comes with it. If it is a standard pl259 style connector. You could always go with a better mag mount and antenna or drill a hole for NMO mount. Personally, with what I have experienced I would look into a nice 5/8th antenna where any coils are going to above roof racks or other obstructions. You will get a much better ground plane with a properly installed drill type nmo. Which can lead to better reception and transmit range and quality of signal. 90% of this type of mount is getting over the worries of the install Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  18. kidphc
    It is a steal at the price. Considering how much a basic one cost at Home Depot. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  19. kidphc
    Should meet code, check local laws though. You should probably use #6 going from the utility box to the grounding rod as well. Might as well remember static etc is going to want to follow the least path of resistance. #6 isn't even really that expensive. Personally, I will be grounding my radio equipment to a buss bar (using copper braid, inside), using #6 that goes to a MFJ pass through to an outside DX Enginnering NEMEA enclosure, which will all be tied back to the main electrical rod. Which for me is conveniently located a few feet away. DX Enginnering NEMEA Enclosure MFJ Pass through
  20. kidphc
    Colinear design. Generally, if you cut it messes it up a bit. Colinear antennasn which are basically stacked dipoles. It also has a loaded coil in the base. They usually come tuned from the factory. Generally, don't tune that design. Which end did you clip? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  21. kidphc
    That is the truth. Shockingly enough it is a bit cheaper to get ham gear at times also. Most people use the test an excuse. Really, with a bit of studying it is more of a formality. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  22. kidphc
    Ok that sounds like you tones are set properly. Usually referred to a repeater tail, if there was a delay when you released the ptt. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  23. kidphc
    I found for me, it was a bit of my equipment. The better antennas I got the more chatter I started hearing. Then it became a lot about the luck of the draw. What I mean is sometimes things lit up like a Christmas trees other times it was dead as a door knob. I mean almost a month before I heard anything on a particular repeater, then it was nonstop for hours. Continue calling out and monitoring. You will hopefully get someone out there. Also, when you say automated response are you talking about repeater ids? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
  24. kidphc
    Wow must be some real pieces of works! They trigered a PTSD event in Jones. Takes some deep breaths you will be ok, they are only memories. lol
  25. kidphc
    The decoders are spotty. With a little time you can get cw. Even then a qrp kit with a wire antenna thrown in the trees in the backyard with a cup of coffe and then you are off for a lot less then a full blown HF base station. Just understand the limitations of your choosen setup and have fun not getting fustrated. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
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