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Weekly Information / Mentor / New License Thread

Posted: 30 May 2022 06:00 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v0zoml/weekly_information_mentor_new_license_thread/


This thread is used for those who just passed their tests to introduce themselves, a place to ask questions that you think dont deserve its own
thread and a place to brag!
Posts will be sorted by new!
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How was CQ WPX for you? I gave my homebrew mag loop a good workout on 10
and 15. Got contacts into South America, the Caribbean, New Zealand, and Serbia. Not bad for an apartment balcony.

Posted: 31 May 2022 08:14 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v27d6q/how_was_cq_wpx_for_you_i_gave_my_homebrew_mag/

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Shipped my 991a to Yaesu for repair via UPS. This can't be good...

Posted: 31 May 2022 09:39 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v28s3o/shipped_my_991a_to_yaesu_for_repair_via_ups_this/

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Just registered for my license exam!

Posted: 31 May 2022 11:40 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1x2bf/just_registered_for_my_license_exam/


I registered to take my technician exam on the fourth. Im taking it
remotely through GLAARG. Im confident in my knowledge of the material but
am still brushing up with hamstudy.org. Any tips for me? Any words of
advice or things I should know? submitted by /u/BleachedSoul1
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NVIS antenna for small yard

Posted: 31 May 2022 07:35 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v26o9s/nvis_antenna_for_small_yard/


I’m in Chicago with all the QRM that comes from living in a city. I cannot hear local nets (20-200 miles). I have no problem hearing long distance
stuff, but local stuff is more static than signal. My current antennas are
a Diamond BB7V and an Ultimax DXtreme - none of which are remotely set up
for NVIS.
I have a 30’x37’ yard and can probably hang something up about 10’ with threading through tree branches.
Given this setup, what would be the best 80-10m NVIS antenna I could set
up? submitted by /u/txtreyg
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Reviewing Exams even though I have the Amateur Extra

Posted: 31 May 2022 10:18 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v29erq/reviewing_exams_even_though_i_have_the_amateur/


Mainly out of curiosity I recently "retook" all three of the USA license
exams (using online practice exams) and I found it an enlightening
experience.
There were things Id forgotten and things I understood much better now than when I originally passed. I realized that there were some things that I
wanted to dig deeper into, and things that I realized I misunderstood, or
at least didnt understand with as much nuance back when.
Has anyone else done this? Its actually pretty cool. submitted by /u/Malcolm_KS0T
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QRP Guys QDX

Posted: 31 May 2022 10:11 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v29af3/qrp_guys_qdx/


So I know there was a massive purchase of the QDX and it is going to take
time for them all to ship. However, I am wondering if people had started to receive theirs yet and if so what order number they were?
Thanks submitted by /u/thenetscapenavigator
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in case you ever wondered whats inside one of those monolithic vhf pa's

Posted: 01 Jun 2022 03:02 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v2dfo0/in_case_you_ever_wondered_whats_inside_one_of/

submitted by /u/AffectionateToast
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Are there any good free resources to study for a UK foundation radio
license?

Posted: 31 May 2022 01:25 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1z8fa/are_there_any_good_free_resources_to_study_for_a/


Im looking for some online resources because I am going to take my
foundation test in about a month and want to be prepared submitted by /u/dgugfjjfhif
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Panadapter for Linux

Posted: 31 May 2022 04:22 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v230z4/panadapter_for_linux/


I am just about to dust off my Kenwood TS480 which I have a panadapter for
and Im wondering if there is a way to control it via linux? At this moment
I do not have a spare windows computer but I do have a raspberry pi just wondering if its possible. I have an SDR dongle, proper serial>USB cable
just do not know which software to look at.
TIA submitted by /u/n3ur0n3rd
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funny numbers on the yeasu ft1000mp

Posted: 31 May 2022 11:18 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v2ab6u/funny_numbers_on_the_yeasu_ft1000mp/

submitted by /u/Linuxguy5
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Callsign Question?

Posted: 31 May 2022 02:44 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v20yzk/callsign_question/


I took my tech test virtually. Today I paid the FCC invoice for $35. About
how long till I receive my callsign? submitted by /u/BC_MARINO
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Question about antenna tuners and loop antennas

Posted: 31 May 2022 09:56 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v291w1/question_about_antenna_tuners_and_loop_antennas/


Hi all, I am a new ham with a potentially dumb question. I am looking
around for compact antennas I can stick in a dorm room or apartment as well
as quickly put up outdoors and came across loop antennas with matching networks, such as the MFJ-9232 and MFJ-935. These things seem to work
pretty well given their size and portability.
Can a loop of wire be connected to any antenna tuner or do these products
offer functionality that a normal antenna tuner would not? submitted by /u/JohnB_XP
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Finally got a case for my FT-891 today

Posted: 30 May 2022 03:36 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1br61/finally_got_a_case_for_my_ft891_today/

submitted by /u/SchruteDasBoot
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Speciality subs for antennas/tower building?

Posted: 31 May 2022 08:36 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1t180/speciality_subs_for_antennastower_building/


Good morning/afternoon/evening,
I have a 30 ft section of tower and an antenna I’m going to be using for SWLing and chicken banding until I get my license.
We’ve just moved into a new place and I’m in an area with zero antenna regulation. Out in the country as it were.
Doing all this to keep my feet wet while I drill down and study for my
license.
Anyway, y’all know of any subs for antenna building? Going to do a lot of long wire/random wire stuff to better understand the bands, propagation and what not. I’ll also need advice with the erection of the tower as well. Thanks in advance…
73’s submitted by /u/ORDO_AB_CHAO_
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A couple more things from a newbie.

Posted: 31 May 2022 09:44 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1ujho/a_couple_more_things_from_a_newbie/


Ive had my tech license for years but its been largely unused. I recently
got a FT-60R but am shy about screwing up etiquette when I key up. I still havent said the first word.
1) Id like to confirm that I can reach some of the various repeaters, but without a friend strategically placed well outside my simplex range, how
can I do this? I havent got any radio qualified friends and from looking at local clubs, the closest member age to mine is about 30 years my senior.
2) I hear a net in the mornings with transmissions from all around the
country and overseas. I cant remember the exact frequency but I am leaning toward 145.***. Are repeaters setup to daisy chain across the USA? Or are
folks just using incredibly long range systems? How would I know if I could participate, aside from just keying up with my call sign and seeing if I
get a response?
3) Assuming repeaters will daisy chain to carry a signal across the
country: is there a map somewhere that will simulate a transmission and how
it would link various repeaters to spread the transmission?
3) Now this one feels stupid to even ask, but here it goes. Exactly how
should I initiate a contact for purposes of testing my range or repeater access? "(Call sign) (call sign) standing by"?
4) How does the FT-60R know the frequency offset for repeaters? Surely
there are repeaters on the same frequency across the globe with different offsets?
Any guidance is appreciated! submitted by /u/PrsnlInfoAccount
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Station Grounding Question

Posted: 31 May 2022 12:48 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1yehb/station_grounding_question/


My home station consists of a Yaesu FT-2980 and a Powerwerx SS-30DV
switching power supply. What would be the best way to go about grounding
these components? The reason I ask is because neither of them have any
ground lugs so I’m not really sure how to approach this. Thank you in
advance for any assistance! submitted by /u/Impossible_Act_6506
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Do ground radials affect service utility locators?

Posted: 31 May 2022 07:52 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1s1yi/do_ground_radials_affect_service_utility_locators/


If I call to have all my underground service utilities located ("call
before you dig"), will my ground radials screw up the service persons
locator equipment/readings? I have no idea what method they use - induction detectors or maybe just going by schematic? submitted by /u/Geek_Verve
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APRS Mobile Setup - Radio Advice Needed

Posted: 31 May 2022 09:25 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1u44q/aprs_mobile_setup_radio_advice_needed/


Hi All,
Does anyone have advice on a mobile radio, preferably 50W, that can take a 3.5mm input from a tablet?
I like the way APRSDroid displays info and would like to use it for my
mobile setup either via a 3.5mm audio or Bluetooth to a TNC.
Problem is Im not seeing a lot of mobile radios that support input from a
TNC or tablet.
I have an old Yaesu I could use but I need a six pin rj-11 to 3.5mm which I cant seem to find!
Edit: Im an idiot guys. I finally dug out the spare mobile radio I had. Its
a FT-2600M which has a DB9F serial port on the back. Just need to find a
cable now. submitted by /u/simonetmp
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Club Log Question

Posted: 31 May 2022 10:49 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1vxqi/club_log_question/


This weekend I worked 3D2RRR, which is the Rotuma DXpedition. On their QRZ
page they state:
LoTW will be upload same day you request on Clublog.
My question is how do I request this on Club Log? I signed up for it and uploaded my log, but I cant figure out how to request a QSL on the site. submitted by /u/charleytaylor
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Grounding and lightning

Posted: 30 May 2022 10:28 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1j132/grounding_and_lightning/


Hi, everyone!
I’ve always mounted antennae indoors to avoid a huge gap in my knowledge,
but I’m looking to change that.
To mount an antenna on my roof (VHF/UHF), what kind of grounding and
lighting protection should I be seeking? I’m near the top of a hill -
higher than most, but not all, houses in my area with plenty of
thunderstorms. Can I ground into my plumbing (presumable like the rest of
my house) or should I bury a separate ground rod? I assume a lightning
arrester is a good idea, but you know what they say about assumptions.
I would really love some wisdom from the collective knowledge of this
subReddit in mounting my first outdoor antenna. thanks!
Does your advice change for HF antennae? submitted by /u/mss5333
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2 meter 70cm antenna coax assembly for 200 watts

Posted: 31 May 2022 02:40 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v20vw2/2_meter_70cm_antenna_coax_assembly_for_200_watts/


I have been looking with little to no luck for an antenna mount coax
assembly that can hold a couple hundred watts in a mobile rig. All I have
found are some right angle screw in (has the large flange for the mount surface) type for rg8/213/lmr 400.
My comet coax is rated for 50 watts. submitted by /u/linuxinfo
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Advice on radio choice

Posted: 31 May 2022 10:38 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1vpwm/advice_on_radio_choice/


Let me just start off saying I am very much an amateur when it comes to
radios. I have 3 cheaper Baofeng, and primarily use them 2-3 times a year
for rally, as I volunteer at the Ojibwe Rally, and the others closer to me.
I am looking for advice on what to get. I plan on trying to set up my
mobile for cross-band repeat, and using my handheld if I need to be out of
my car, as there are several dead spots and I might have to park my car
away from where Im really needed
I have a 2005 Subaru Baja, and there isnt much room to mount anything. My
plans so far: Icom 2370a mounted under the seat, with the face plate
mounted either on the dash or a windshield mount New cable for the antenna Antenna to be mounted in the bed.
I do not currently have a tonneau cover, but plan to make one out of wood
and felt, then mount the antenna in the middle. Would I need a metal plate
to help with reception / transmitting? Or would the flat wood be good
enough? What antenna would be recommended? We use 2m band primarily at the rally, so thats what my focus is on.
I do appreciate the help, and apologize for my dumpster fire of a post with regards to organization and everything. (Also, on mobile) submitted by /u/Fireball857
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an idea for any multiband telescopic antenna owners.

Posted: 30 May 2022 06:40 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1f5gr/an_idea_for_any_multiband_telescopic_antenna/

submitted by /u/KL5L
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Can anybody help me with what these antennas are? More info in the comments

Posted: 30 May 2022 01:29 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v1942k/can_anybody_help_me_with_what_these_antennas_are/

submitted by /u/Thias04
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Grass mower robots QRM?

Posted: 30 May 2022 11:07 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/v163v6/grass_mower_robots_qrm/


Apparently my neighbors grass mower robot spams the entire HF spectrum.
Anyone else with difficult robots in the neighborhood? submitted by /u/Judotimo
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