HAM Radio

Stay tuned for the next addition. 22' multi band vertical (hide away) on a 10 foot mast.

 

Just got my General after being inactive for over 15 years. My how things have changed. I hope to have a rig in my truck soon. With the new digital VHF/UHF you can talk to almost any one any where. I still love HF though and am brushing up on my CW. I have an Icom 7300 and Im looking at the new VHF/UHF rigs. Volvo Terry is really getting it done, very nice setup.

 

I like HF as a base radio. PITA using for NVIS on 75 meters. I have 2 meters in the truck. It's just so easy, LOL!

 

Hey, you guys that are on 2 meters, do you monitor the national calling simplex frequency 146.520? I think if you are familiar with an area you could tune in to a local repeater, but what if you are just an OTR guy looking to chat?
Thanks

 

Most of the time you can't even get anyone to answer you on a repeater out here, .520 is even worse..

 

Yes I monitor .520 but more likely on 7.187 or 14.287

 

I'm in scan mode in the truck on 2 meters. 52 is one of the scan frequencies. Never anyone on it.

 

Unless you are running at least 50w or more (like my 110w Motorola Spectra), your range won't be that good anyway..

 

Kenwood TM271A 65w on high

 

On the Minnesota WX net now.