WSGJ850 Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 It's always interesting to see where like-minded people are. Tell everyone what part of the state you're in and if you use a local repeater. I'm sure people would be interested in the equipment you use, too.
SteveShannon Posted January 4 Report Posted January 4 Butte, no repeater yet but a guy just bought. Retevis 97s WSGJ850 1
WSGJ850 Posted January 8 Author Report Posted January 8 I forgot to say where I am! Old brain gets a little foggy, now and then. My wife and I live about 14 miles NW of Wilsall. Never heard of it? OK, how about, 45 miles NE of Bozeman? We're currently using a couple Baofeng UV-5G Plus radios and will soon add a mobile to each vehicle. We're also setting up a community comm net, with several of our neighbors. We live far enough apart, and far enough from any services that the radios will bring us closer together and make it easier to ask for a hand or a cup of sugar.
SteveShannon Posted January 8 Report Posted January 8 6 minutes ago, WSGJ850 said: I forgot to say where I am! Old brain gets a little foggy, now and then. My wife and I live about 14 miles NW of Wilsall. Never heard of it? OK, how about, 45 miles NE of Bozeman? We're currently using a couple Baofeng UV-5G Plus radios and will soon add a mobile to each vehicle. We're also setting up a community comm net, with several of our neighbors. We live far enough apart, and far enough from any services that the radios will bring us closer together and make it easier to ask for a hand or a cup of sugar. No, I know of Wilsall . My dad’s cousin owned the Clyde Park Tavern in the 70’s or 80s. WSGJ850 1
WSGJ850 Posted January 8 Author Report Posted January 8 17 minutes ago, SteveShannon said: No, I know of Wilsall . My dad’s cousin owned the Clyde Park Tavern in the 70’s or 80s. No kidding! We go there every Sunday for breakfast. They have a piece of my artwork on the wall, too. Meet us there! 0900 ish. SteveShannon 1
WSGJ850 Posted January 13 Author Report Posted January 13 10 hours ago, WRPL327 said: I am up in the Kalispell area. Welcome, to the group!
mielkman Posted 7 hours ago Report Posted 7 hours ago I'm along the hi-line in Havre. I was interested in Amateur radio, but doing research GMRS looks more accessible (and cheaper to start up). Mostly got into it for non-cell communication when I'm kayaking out of sight of the family, but it's neat to find other folks interested in my newfound hobby! Hi everyone! WSGJ850 1
SteveShannon Posted 6 hours ago Report Posted 6 hours ago 14 minutes ago, mielkman said: I'm along the hi-line in Havre. I was interested in Amateur radio, but doing research GMRS looks more accessible (and cheaper to start up). Mostly got into it for non-cell communication when I'm kayaking out of sight of the family, but it's neat to find other folks interested in my newfound hobby! Hi everyone! Welcome! mielkman and WSGJ850 2
WSGJ850 Posted 5 hours ago Author Report Posted 5 hours ago 2 hours ago, mielkman said: I'm along the hi-line in Havre. I was interested in Amateur radio, but doing research GMRS looks more accessible (and cheaper to start up). Mostly got into it for non-cell communication when I'm kayaking out of sight of the family, but it's neat to find other folks interested in my newfound hobby! Hi everyone! Great to have you here! GMRS is a great place to start you comms journey. Back in my day, it was CB (which is making a comeback but I like GMRS more). I've had my ham license since the 90's and, while it's much more on the technical side of things, it also gives you a lot of capability. There's tv transmission, data, all sorts of things you can do. So, while you're getting your feet wet here, I encourage you to get into ham, as well. SteveShannon and mielkman 1 1
mielkman Posted 40 minutes ago Report Posted 40 minutes ago 4 hours ago, WSGJ850 said: Great to have you here! GMRS is a great place to start you comms journey. Back in my day, it was CB (which is making a comeback but I like GMRS more). I've had my ham license since the 90's and, while it's much more on the technical side of things, it also gives you a lot of capability. There's tv transmission, data, all sorts of things you can do. So, while you're getting your feet wet here, I encourage you to get into ham, as well. I'm glad to hear you recommend exploring amateur radio as well! I have a Technician test study guide ordered. It looks like a lot of fun, but definitely something to build into over a few years with my modest hobby budget.
SteveShannon Posted 22 minutes ago Report Posted 22 minutes ago 10 minutes ago, mielkman said: I'm glad to hear you recommend exploring amateur radio as well! I have a Technician test study guide ordered. It looks like a lot of fun, but definitely something to build into over a few years with my modest hobby budget. HamStudy.org is free and interactive. I really enjoyed using it to the point where I bought it as an app for my phone/tablet. The Hi-Line has a lot of hams. I hear from some of them almost every night when they check in on the Montana Traffic Network. And if you see Helen Inabnit please tell her hi from Steve Shannon. mielkman 1
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