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For those who do public service in the US, do you use a dedicated dual band VHF/UHF radio, or the same all-band, all-mode radio you use for other activities like POTA? in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
[–] K3LOE@lemmy.radio 2 points 2 days ago

Cool study, good report! Lots of interesting things there, including the variability of the Baofengs.

Yes, seems like the consensus here is towards a separate bruiser that’s not too precious.

For those who do public service in the US, do you use a dedicated dual band VHF/UHF radio, or the same all-band, all-mode radio you use for other activities like POTA? in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
[–] K3LOE@lemmy.radio 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I'm not suggesting anything illegal. I think we're having a misunderstanding based on the different ways this works in the US vs Australia? I've edited my question to clarify I'm in the US, where "public service" (being communications support for primarily bike and foot races, where I live) does indeed happen on the amateur VHF/UHF bands.

This is who I volunteer with, for context: https://hpsnc.org/

Re: Delete, Delete, Delete - FCC Initiates Broad Inquiry on Rules to Delete or Amend in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
[–] K3LOE@lemmy.radio 2 points 4 days ago

So what are people writing about? Please share your comments and thoughts.

The ARRL post leaves a lot to be desired; I tried to capture the most basic information about this here:

https://medium.com/@k3loe/the-arrl-wont-save-the-waves-write-your-own-public-comment-for-in-re-delete-delete-delete-a56c1373cbc5

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For those who do public service in the US, do you use a dedicated dual band VHF/UHF radio, or the same all-band, all-mode radio you use for other activities like POTA? (lemmy.radio)
submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by K3LOE@lemmy.radio to c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
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I’m inclined to go with the long-term cost savings of a radio that does everything but wondering if others have good reasons to go with a dedicated, simplified rig. I would be purchasing used equipment either way. And would have to use either radio for base as well as mobile use. #PublicSevice #VHF #UHF

[EDIT] to clarify I'm in the US, where "public service" (being communications support for primarily bike and foot races, where I live) does indeed happen on the amateur VHF/UHF bands. This is who I volunteer with, for context: https://www.hpsnc.org/. They also require a mobile (not handheld) radio at least 25W.

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Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act Re-Introduced (www.arrl.org)
 

Announcement of “joint re-introduction of legislation in the Senate and House to restore the right to Amateur Radio operators to install the antennas necessary to serve their communities” e.g., to prevent homeowner associations from fining you for antennas on your property.

[Article] Mysterious Radiation Belts Detected Around Earth After Epic Solar Storm in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
[–] K3LOE@lemmy.radio 4 points 1 month ago

So for those who were hamming at the time (I was not) what was propagation like after that storm?

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Realistic HTX-100, Astron SS-12, Astatic D104: Do you know this mic? (lemmy.radio)
 

How is this D104 mic going to sound with the Realistic HTX-100?

I'm looking to push my limited HF phone capabilities as a Technician licensed ham in the US. Got a good deal on this Realistic HTX-100...I think. The Astatic D104 mic with T-UG9 9v battery-powered amplifier in the base was a surprise not advertised by the seller. I need to get a new battery for it, and I still need to build the 10 meter dipole for it, so I've only tested the rig with the user-adjusted Wilson Little Will mag-mount vertical that came with it (1.1 SWR but in my attic at the wrong height!?). Some people complain about the sound of D104s and some people praise them. There's also a dozen different flavors so it's hard to tell which one people are talking about. Supposedly impedance matching is not a problem because of the amplifier circuit with adjustable volume.

Overall goal for the shack was to get on 10 meter phone and JS8Call for around $300. Including the QRP Labs QDX on order (http://shop.qrp-labs.com/qdx), I should be right on target. Including the $60 laser distance meter for figuring out my dipole in the back yard, I'm way over lol.

Forget The Coax, Wire Up Your Antennas With Cat 6 Cable in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio
[–] K3LOE@lemmy.radio 1 points 1 month ago

Don't do that, Cat 6 is strictly for microphone cables!