8161 Views 89 Comments Podcast. Ham radio has a low barrier to entry but the learning curve is quite steep once you’re in the door. Chris says: October 12, 2019 at 1:22 pm. And the government knows our systems work. I was able to create this map with the assistance of the folks at SHOW/Mappingworld. Reply. Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. Standard Duty Models for Amateur Radio applications: T-40HN; T-50HN; T-60HN; T-75HN; T-100HN The HN series is designed to accommodate antennas with large wind surface areas of up to 18 sq. The standard phonetic alphabet for amateur radio comes from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) (see below). Thanks for sponsoring today's episode, Kuraz, you beautiful man. Government, save tax payers money! 2658 Views 4 Comments QRZ News. Use amateur radio! This amateur radio world map resizes the countries based on the number of licensed operators. Amateur radio is … Guyed Lightweight Telescopic Mast Towers. Standard Duty 18 sf wind load 125 lb of payload 70 mph. The more complex things become they are more prone to fail. A ham enjoys the privileges of amateur radio, including access to frequencies and protection under rules and from interference. Bob Murphy sends in a small list of ham radio operators who refuse to adhere to the official rules of handy talky users, which are only there for everyone's safety. As an amateur radio operator, I was slightly offended. Guy phones in a bomb threat to a police station, from the police station; Watch the latest Calls of Mass Confusion We need a way to get people interested in amateur radio, and there is a place for operators who only want to do the very simple things like get an HT and talk through repeaters. December 16, 2020. As a ham radio beginner, it’s important to understand that no matter how long you do this, you’ll never truly know everything. The data comes from the IARU (International Amateur Radio Union). All this technology has magnified everything. Don’t be put off by that. Many hams choose to give back by assisting during emergency situations by offering communication and trained radio operators. New QRZ Mobile App: Ham Callsigns by N5IKD. This alphabet is also referred to as the NATO or International Aviation alphabet, although the spelling of the words may change slightly. Very good folks in ham I have received a special type of coax just by mentioning during a qso and someone listening. ft (1.6723 m²) and 125 lb (56 kg) of maximum payload capacity. QSO Today with Michelle Thompson - W5NYV on Amateur Satellites. The term "ham" was first a pejorative term used in professional wired telegraphy during the 19th century, to mock operators with poor Morse code sending skills ("ham-fisted"). I remember in the 80s guys talking about getting a box with bricks when it should have been a radio. 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