Ham Radio question

[kd5drx]

Originally Posted by k7aab

Thanks KD5 .. what did you use as an antenna setup in your truck for HF?

I ran a NO5E Screwdriver and still have it with a Worthmore 300 plus amp and talked all over the place with a IC706 the first one and i also used a Alinco DX70 for a while tuff little radios and they always did a good job i worked about 20 countrys and all over the US with it. I used to check into Ar Razorback net. from New York on 80 Mtrs all the time a pretty good jump for a mobile.

[Powder Joints]

The import radios are not manufactured with 11 meters working in them. The way they are sold is totaly legal for the bands they operate on for a licensed radio operator.

Its when you add the 11 meter jumper that it becomes an illegally modified radio.

In either case I hate to side here, but if you dont have a Amature ticket you legally have no business with one of these radios.

I do hold a amature extra class but rarely use it, I also own a Galaxy 95t. I see no problem with using it on 11 meters with the power and audio turned down, but most do not run them this way.

I find it really agravating for drivers whom insist on running so much power that you can hear them for many more miles than they can hear. All there doing is disrupting conversation of people down the road for no peticular reason. It is both rude and uncalled for.

[n4mgr]

Hello all,

I have been running diesel mobile in some form or another since I started trucking. I have learned ways to get around ridiculous "one size fits all" company policies regarding installing radios and I have made some seemingly impossible situations work. I am running a Yaesu FT-857D on HF and FT-8900R on VHF-UHF. I am using a Texas Bugcatcher with 6" coil on HF where I typically operate on 75/80(3835, 3862,3916), 40(7251,7255,7258,7268,7272), 20(14.302.5,14.336,14.268,14.287), as well as some 17, 15, 12 and 10. I am a FISTS member with member# 13554. My biggest recommendation for anyone, regardless of Ham or CB is make sure your equipment is grounded. Even if your SWR is good on your CB antenna, please make sure you have a decent ground to the frame. It will help you, even if it's only across the median. It will also help with the noise we have all become accustomed to on the radio in the truck.

73's all and Happy Truckin de;

Matt
N4MGR

[KD8FQB]

Do you do APRS at all?

KD8FQB

[n4mgr]

Originally Posted by KD8FQB

Do you do APRS at all?

KD8FQB

Yes, N4MGR-14. I am using a Kantronics MT-1200 along with my FT-8900 for APRS, but am looking at getting a Kenwood D710 when the money is available, along with a Ameritron ALS-500M for the HF.

[danc694u]

Tip,

If you haven't gotten a radio yet. Grab a few books, and get your ticket to operate. Books and fees will run you less than $100.

It'll take you a few months to get yourself together after purchasing one, operation, etiquette, and CQ calls. But it is worth the effort.

As much as I dislike some of the BS that occurs with some of the Hams (that's another story). You'll find yourself talking with people from a whole host of other COUNTRIES...Not just with American Operators.

BTW, the FCC has no authority in France, The Sudan, or Afghanistan. These people could care less what American Operators think of their lack of a license.

One of the most Amazing things you will discover, what a REAL radio is.
When compared to a true Ham radio, your CB is nothing more than a childs toy. That includes the most expensive brands.

You'll stll need the CB to talk out on the road. Otherwise you will spend half your day adjusting for off frequency CB operators.

[KD8FQB]

Originally Posted by danc694u

When compared to a true Ham radio, your CB is nothing more than a childs toy.

i was into cb for a few years until a friend of mine elmered me into ham radio.
theres no turning back now.

[wc5b]

Originally Posted by KD8FQB

i was into cb for a few years until a friend of mine elmered me into ham radio.
theres no turning back now.

I bet that friend said you would put that old CB away! Bet you told him "I will ALWAYS use my CB all the time!" Bet you have not turned it on in a while. I bet you even returned that nice CB someone let you borrow! Ham Radio has that effect. Am I right? LOL I wonder how I know all this?

[wc5b]

Originally Posted by n4mgr

Yes, N4MGR-14. I am using a Kantronics MT-1200 along with my FT-8900 for APRS, but am looking at getting a Kenwood D710 when the money is available, along with a Ameritron ALS-500M for the HF.

Nice! I see you where down around NASCAR country this morning! I need to make a list of everyone that uses APRS and maybe create a Trucking APRS website.

[wc5b]

Originally Posted by danc694u

BTW, the FCC has no authority in France, The Sudan, or Afghanistan. These people could care less what American Operators think of their lack of a license.

Thats true on both counts, but there is a organization that they do fall under, the ITU. It comes along with all those other treaty agreements, and other organizations like NATO, UN, and EU. (well.... Maybe not SUDAN right now. Most operations out of there are terrorist and warlord fronts anyways.)