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eHam Forums / Elmers / RE: FT-1802
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on: June 17, 2010, 05:14:43 AM
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Greetings...
Has your -1802 been modified for out-of-band operation? I've found that several of the Yaesu/Vertex radios develop several unique quirks once they've been mod'ed for OOB operation.
My FT-2600M would dump all memories when the car re-started if you didn't shut the rig off first then turn it on again after the engine was running. And the -1802 has to have all programming parameters re-set in VFO mode if you shut the radio off then turn it on again, which is annoying since it loses offset (it won't automatically select repeat offset), shift frequency, last CTCSS tone used, and sets itself to 12.5kHz steps. (The memory channels remain involatile, however)
Still, overall, I prefer my Yaesu/Vertex gear to anything else I've used in the last 10 years...
73
Steve, K4YZ
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eHam Forums / Elmers / RE: Quitting Amateur Radio before I ever keyed a mike or touched a paddle.
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on: April 29, 2010, 12:20:30 PM
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Flying at night … On a night with a full moon here in the Desert Southwest take off and fly away from the city lights. Once you are out about 50 miles or 15 minutes start a descent to 3000 ft AGL (Above Ground Level). Once there throttle back to about 80 MPH set the pitch on the prop so it’s nice and quiet. At this speed the wind noise is minimal. Trim flight controls. Now shut off all interior lights and outside strobes. Leave running lights on you can’t see the lights but other planes can still see you. Now fly for about another 20 minutes and let your eyes get used to the dark. The air is as smooth as glass. The engine is running so smooth there is no vibration. Outside you can see the sky is almost white with stars. The mountains off in the distance are black shapes outlined by stars and down below the moon light reflects off of the sandy washes and makes them appear like a spider web of silver rope that follows the barley discernable terrain. So what’s it really like flying low and slow over the Desert at night. It’s like I tried to describe except 1000 times better.
James
James,
One of my favorite flight profiles when I lived in SoCal was a sunset departure from NZJ (MCAS El Toro) and head out over the LA / Long Beach Harbor area. I'd loiter below the TCA as the sun went down and the lights came up...Man-oh-man...if there was ever a moment that reinforced why I became a pilot, those were they!
73
Steve, K4YZ
PS...If you ever get QRV on HF, drop me an e-mail...Would love to offer you an on-the-air welcome to Amateur Radio! |
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eHam Forums / Elmers / RE: Quitting Amateur Radio before I ever keyed a mike or touched a paddle.
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on: April 27, 2010, 11:50:08 PM
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This quote from W8JN on QTH.com “dropping the cw requirement for licensing has opened the flood gates to all of the riff raff that used to stay in the cb bands. With the increase in new hams also comes an increase in the ills of society. gotta take the good with the bad. Just be more careful. Caveat emptor!!!” PS: I looked W8JN up on QRZ.com after I responded to your post. According to his "bio" page there, he's got over $20,000 invested in HIS station...Obviously, his actions don't mirror his rhetoric on his perceived state of the Amateur Radio service. Consider that when weighing the value of his opinions, Sir. 73 Steve, K4YZ |
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eHam Forums / Elmers / RE: Quitting Amateur Radio before I ever keyed a mike or touched a paddle.
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on: April 27, 2010, 11:42:08 PM
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It’s a good thing I ran into W8JN before I invested thousands in equipment. I don’t know what cb riff raff is but I think I will just stick with my Pilot friends and we will continue to talk amongst ourselves on our aircraft radios on 123.450 as we travel cross country in our planes. Again thank you W8JN for the eye opener. I am sure you will continue to speak for your group and have great effect on many new Hams. James Angleton KF7ITG. Several comments, James. First of all...If you've worked yourself into this frame of mind before you have tried it on for yourself, as you have so stated by your own admission, then you will have deprived yourself of a great opportunity and phenomenal resource. Do you choose a restaurant or pair of shoes based on just one person's opinion or critique? I've obviously not read W8JN's post that you are allegedly quoting, but he sounds like Scrooge's dour cousin. Secondly, before you go tooling around America's airways chatting on 123.450 again, I suggest you familiarize yourself with 47 CFR Part 87. Air-to-air and multicom operations are not permitted on that channel. Yes, I know it's not strictly enforced, but then neither are speed limits in some places. But if you get caught, it's still illegal nonetheless. And yes, I am a pilot, too. (PP-SEL since 1974) Third, if you can afford to operate a private aircraft, your own or a rental, you should be more than able to afford a very effective station on HF and 2 meters. You can put one together for well under $1000. Yes, it's easy to spend "tens-of-thousands" on a premier station, but in the end, you can't talk any farther than I can! It's just like cars..You can drive a Chevy or you can drive a Lamborghini... Lastly, I've had an Amateur ticket for almost 38 years now. It's been a source of recreation, education, and on at least three occasions, it's save my bacon. I'v travelled to some foreign ports, and at every place I went, there were Hams there ready to be friends. I've never regretted getting involved, and I dare say I had a lot more "sweat equity" involved in getting my Extra than you've had getting your license today. Maybe that's what makes it easy for you to just "throw it away"... So, should you choose to just hang it up, all I can say is "Vaya Con Dios, mi Amigo", and have fun racking up all the QSO's on 123.450. Otherwise, tuck your tail between your legs and come on in and see what there is to do and see! 73 Steve, K4YZ |
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eHam Forums / Elmers / RE: marine ssb frequencies
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on: April 27, 2010, 11:00:08 PM
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Hate to bust any bubbles here but operation of a HF radio on-board a vessel requires two things:
1). License for the radio, that is assigned to that particular radio station on the named vessel, not transferable to another vessel.
2). Individual license to operate the HF radio, no license is required to operate VHF..
Read about "FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permits" and requirements.
I have inspected many vessels which the operator was in violation.. No operator permit required is a common misconception. Just as is calling Maritime Mobile on ham radio while within any territorial country waters. MM can only be used on the high seas.. Fred
...And stress the "on the high seas" part...There have been some half-wits that "reasoned" that as long as they were using a radio that was on a boat, they were OK...Their problem, however, was that the boat was on a trailer in the drive way! You would think that would be a "given", but hey, we Americans have a unique way of deluding ourselves into believing that any excuse we can dream up must be a good one! =) 73 Steve, K4YZ |
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eHam Forums / Elmers / RE: This one is a DANDY!
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on: April 27, 2010, 10:50:33 PM
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"is it possible, even if the tower is not struck by lightning, could electrical current be coming down into the tree root system"
Anything is possible!
No it's not! Tree roots are probably approximately as conductive as dirt, and if there's a ground rod in the tree roots or the dirt, it's going to spread the charge. I disagree, Dan! A well-hydrated, well developed root system can conduct electricty at a far greater potential than the dirt around it! I saw an example of this in my hometown of Ravenna, OH, in 1973...A maple tree was struck and there was a "trench" along a portion of one of the roots that was literally blown apart from the inside-out! The force was sufficient to force several segments of concrete sidewalk slab up-and-away from it's foundation. 73 Steve, K4YZ |
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eHam Forums / QRP / RE: FT 897 D vs IIC 700
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on: January 01, 2010, 07:26:25 AM
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**"using them side by side, the performance is very similar irregardless of what the specs say."
*Having owned both and had the 897D and the 7000 side bye side, the above statement is false.
Not necessarily false...Just subjective.
Again, it's in the purpose of the use and the preferences of the operator.
73
Steve, K4YZ
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eHam Forums / MARS / Anyone here ever operate at NNN0MJI?
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on: November 19, 2009, 11:37:24 PM
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Afaid not...however I was @ NNN0MOQ (MCAS Futenma) as a guest op in 1980. My personal MARS call was NNN0VVU at the time. The very next year I was the NCOIC for NNN0MOC/MOF at Camp Butler on Okinawa and was the Asst NCOIC for the Island Wide program during the same period. I also signed KA6CM/JR6 on the Amateur Bands. (I added the /JR6 since the 2X2 calls were new then and everyone thought I was just another California op otherwise)
Funny how I got there...I had a smart-### NCOIC in the CH53 unit I deployed to Okinawa with...He thought he was sending me to Fleet Duty pergatory as a Rifle Range safety NCO...Spent the 6 months in a private apartment with my own Amateur station in quarters and three 3KW HF positions at work!
73
Steve, K4YZ
(formerly KC8M then, KA6CM and NNN0VVU)
Winchester, TN
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eHam Forums / Elmers / 11 meter: CB or HAM???
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on: October 28, 2002, 07:54:53 AM
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Sure you can use it if it's a CB...You just can't use it for Amateur Radio! But if it's converted for 10 Meter operation, you cannot use it until you have passed the 5WPM code test.
Under present rules, if you pass the 5WPM code test and keep the CSCE IN YOUR POSSESSION, you may exercise the privileges of a "Tech Plus", altho the FCC will not issue a "new" Tech Plus license.
The CSCE for examination purposes will expire one year from the time you take the test, but as long as you have it as proof of having successfully passed the 5WPM test, you'll be covered on 10M.
73 and welcome aboard
Steve, K4YZ
Winchester, TN
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