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Which Hz can I transmit on	Reply
by KF7BDU on June 12, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Hey all, I'm a brand new technician grade licensee, and I got my first radio yesterday, a Yaesu vx7r. I just finished "reading" the manual and can't wait to start transmitting and programing and such. Before I start transmitting I thought I would clarify exactly what frequencies within each band I can transmit on. I heard so much about license privileges I'm a bit paranoid now to transmit. But after looking this up on the ARRL website I believe EVERYTHING is open to me in the 6M (50.0-54.0 MHz), 2M (144.0-148.0 MHz), 1.25M (222.00-225.00 MHz) and 70cm (420.0-450.0 MHz) bands; with within band restrictions for CW and such. There are restrictions in other bands, but my radio can't transmit in those as set up now. Can someone please confirm this for me and provide me with some basic justification of going for the General Advance license other than just having it. thanks, Dave KF7BDU, Orem Utah

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by KF7BDU on June 12, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
upon rereading my email I want to clarify something lest anyone get offended. I meant, what other purpose is there to getting a General license if all I want to do is us the frequencies I listed from a hand held unit at no greater than 5W?

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by W5RB on June 12, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
If the frequencies you listed are truly all you're interested in operating for now, there's no need to upgrade your license . As you get more experience in amateur radio , you may change your mind about that. On the 27th of this month , there will be a Field Day station operating from City Center Park , about a mile from your home .It'll be a great chance to meet some other local hams , to get your hands on a variety of equipment , and see what HF has to offer.Depending on the particular operation ,VHF and UHF gear may also be in use.It's a good learning opportunity , especially if you come early and help with the setup.Use the link below and enter your zip code to find contact info and details for that station , and others near you. Welcome to ham radio. Now the fun begins. Russ, W5RB http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/fd/locator.php

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by KB1LKR on June 12, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
These may help: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/Hambands_color.pdf and: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html Basically look for FM repeaters and Simplex, and avoid sections labeled for CW, SSB, "weak signal modes" (CW, SSB, etc.) which are generally at the bottom of the bands. If your interest is only in VHF, (6m, 2m, 1.25m) UHF (70cm, 33cm, 23cm) and/or microwave (even shorter wavelengths) than all you ever need is the Technician license. Too you have a little bit of privileges in the top of 10m, and CW (only) in parts of 80m, 40m (& 15m?) -- I forget exactly. Should you have or develop an interest in HF operations then it would make sense to upgrade to General, and the General's not much harder than the Tech, especially w/ a little operating experience as a Tech, but if you don't -- that's fine too. No need to do it just for the sake of having it. Welcome to the hobby and enjoy! Ask questions. Learn. Have fun.

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by N5LRZ on June 13, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
go to the following and order the Repeater Directory.... www.arrl.org You will find it listed in the publication section of their web site. While you are at it, look at some of the other publications they offer. They have one or two publications on the construction of VHF and UHF antennas which you might also find of interest.

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by KF7BDU on June 17, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
Thanks to everyone for your input. I had my first repeater conversation over the weekend and have since participated in a local net and such. My wife takes her Technician test tonight. She has smoked all the practice tests! Dave KF7BDU

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by W5RB on June 17, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
I've often wondered what some of the candidates at VE sessions had been smoking.Maybe that's it ;-) Wish her good luck from me.

RE: Which Hz can I transmit on	Reply
by NO6L on June 19, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
I'm not a curmudgeon, or "anti-newbie", but why do these questions keep popping up? It's simple: ----> "If you passed your exam without having to pay more than the fee, why do you need to ask this kind of question? Band and mode privileges are:" <---- ----> IN THERE <---- GET IT?!?! NO6L

RE: Which Hz can I transmit on	Reply
by NO6L on June 19, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
WHAT?! Wait a minute, "Which Hz can I transmit on"? Just... just friggen' give your license back! The only place you'll end up anyway is a repeater like 147.435 in Los Angeles. Christ, I think I'm getting a migraine. Thanks.

RE: Which Hz can I transmit on	Reply
by KF7BDU on June 19, 2009	Mail this to a friend!
NO6L, I forgive your impatience- I would apologize and confess it was a stupid question, but don't believe in stupid quesitons... 78 Dave KF7BDU

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