Considering becoming a ham'mer, what is needed?

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  1. Mar 30, 2011 #91
    delta5

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    I wish i had a dollar for every time i have heard that in the past two years :p
     
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  3. Mar 30, 2011 #92
    delta5

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    The cb channels are 27 megahertz, and the 10 meter ham band is 28.0 to 29.700 so yes, you can use cb antennas, but to get the swr down, you have to shorten them up a bit more. Thats how i do it, one whip for CB and another for 10 meter.
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2011 #93
    MayhemAutoTransport

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    how do I listen in to a ham conversation on 10 meter? Is there a dedicated time that most people talk? I have flipped through all the channels both a.m. and FM trying to listen in so that I can understand what I am so interested in. Also, do I have to be in a certain area to listen in, or do the airwaves travel further on 10 m then CB?

    I am planning this Sunday to go to a local ham convention. Below is the website. What do I need to know, so that I can pass this license test? Please see the website is this the correct task I should be taking?

    http://www.hrspringfest.com/
     
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  5. Mar 30, 2011 #94
    Big_m

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    You need to tune in 28.305-28.500 Upper Side Band. Go back and re-read POST #12 on page #2.
     
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  7. Mar 30, 2011 #95
    WA4GCH

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    Also you need to go on even frequencies and most exports will not do that.
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2011 #96
    Mad Dog 20/20

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    Techs can't use CW anymore ??????:biggrin_25523:
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2011 #97
    MayhemAutoTransport

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    what about my galaxy DX 959
     
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  10. Mar 31, 2011 #98
    delta5

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    The three digit galaxy's are totally legal certified CB's. Yours just happens to have a nice frequency counter :)
     
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  11. Mar 31, 2011 #99
    WA4GCH

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    SHURE they cam but how mNY EXPORTS DO TRUE cw :biggrin_25513:
     
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  12. Mar 31, 2011 #100
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    Yes Tech's can use CW. But his radio can't do CW, or SSB.
     
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