I kept seeing references to "phone" in the test materials, which confused me, and it turns out that in ham radio terms, this is another name for voice communications- simply speaking over the radio, yes?
Is there some actual way to make phone calls using certain radio frequencies and a keypad?
February 04, 2024, 07:30 PM
dsiets
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Originally posted by Some Shot:
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Except, I think he's got me set up on a menu item that will piss of the sad hams
If it's the "Roger Beep", you'll be amazed at how many people are not impressed.
That would be the one, lol. So much to learn. I don't have much going for me other than I like my yt instructor. Looking into a few books too.
February 04, 2024, 07:44 PM
Gustofer
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Originally posted by parabellum: I kept seeing references to "phone" in the test materials, which confused me, and it turns out that in ham radio terms, this is another name for voice communications- simply speaking over the radio, yes?
Is there some actual way to make phone calls using certain radio frequencies and a keypad?
Yes, and yes.
One can make phone calls through certain repeaters over your radio with a keypad. Of course, the conversation will be heard by God and everybody, but it can be done.
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February 04, 2024, 07:45 PM
charlie12
The Huntsville Hamfest would be a good place to go. It's not until Aug. but it's supposed to be a good one.
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February 04, 2024, 08:59 PM
p113565
Orlando Hamfest (Hamcation) is this weekend. Second largest hamfest, only compared to Dayton (Hamvention) in May.
Lawrenceville has a great hamfest first weekend in November.
February 04, 2024, 09:04 PM
charlie12
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Originally posted by p113565: Orlando Hamfest (Hamcation) is this weekend. Second largest hamfest, only compared to Dayton (Hamvention) in May.
Lawrenceville has a great hamfest first weekend in November.
Orlando should be great
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February 04, 2024, 09:45 PM
fischtown7
Georgia has one on the 24th of February in Dalton and Forsyth on the 11th of May.
February 05, 2024, 12:51 PM
AllenInAR
So I have my radio (TD-H8 2nd Gen Ham) and I've successfully "unlocked" it. I also used the Odmaster phone app to store all 7 NOAA channels, 22 GMRS simplex channels, and 8 GMRS repeater channels. I even figured out how to limit my transmitting power as appropriate on the GMRS channels.
I haven't deep dived to see if I can disable transmitting (for example, on the NOAA channels) and I was wondering...I have a list of freqs for local 1st responders (LEO/fire/etc). Is there a way to listen to those? I noticed they all have a list of tones, but I assumed that is for transmitting?
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February 05, 2024, 01:03 PM
parabellum
How many picofarads in a gigasnarp?
IT'S GONNA BE ON THE TEST!
February 05, 2024, 01:34 PM
trapper189
And you need to know the correct capitalization for a mygigglehurtz.
February 05, 2024, 02:46 PM
smschulz
Interesting info:
February 05, 2024, 04:42 PM
911Boss
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Originally posted by parabellum: How many picofarads in a gigasnarp?
IT'S GONNA BE ON THE TEST!
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What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???
February 05, 2024, 04:44 PM
mark60
Studying and learning by reading test questions and answers is weird to me.
February 05, 2024, 04:58 PM
Bisleyblackhawk
I just got a message from Amazon that my radios have shipped and will be delivered tomorrow…my daughter lives less than three miles straight line from me…it’s better to have auxiliary lines of communication available than to need it and not have it…
Speaking of licenses…will I need one to fly my “military” attack drone from the YouTube add when bombing my Karen neighbor with “fart spray”? …
"we've gotta roll with the punches, learn to play all of our hunches Making the best of what ever comes our way Forget that blind ambition and learn to trust your intuition Plowing straight ahead come what may And theres a cowboy in the jungle" Jimmy Buffet
February 05, 2024, 05:16 PM
parabellum
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Originally posted by trapper189: And you need to know the correct capitalization for a mygigglehurtz.
Let's see- there's 12 gigasnarp's to a bushel...
February 05, 2024, 05:26 PM
Bisleyblackhawk
He also has a video on setting the radio up and info on its settings and use
"we've gotta roll with the punches, learn to play all of our hunches Making the best of what ever comes our way Forget that blind ambition and learn to trust your intuition Plowing straight ahead come what may And theres a cowboy in the jungle" Jimmy Buffet
February 05, 2024, 05:32 PM
Bisleyblackhawk
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Originally posted by parabellum:
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Originally posted by trapper189: And you need to know the correct capitalization for a mygigglehurtz.
"we've gotta roll with the punches, learn to play all of our hunches Making the best of what ever comes our way Forget that blind ambition and learn to trust your intuition Plowing straight ahead come what may And theres a cowboy in the jungle" Jimmy Buffet
February 05, 2024, 06:17 PM
trapper189
After days of looking, I bought these for $48. Comes with 3800 mAh batteries, the longer antennas, and a programming cable. I looked at better radios for just a little bit more, but then there’s another for just a little bit more, next thing you know you’re at a $600 Icom. That just ain’t happening.
February 05, 2024, 06:45 PM
redstone
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Originally posted by mark60: Studying and learning by reading test questions and answers is weird to me.
I have been watching this guy. pretty straight forward. Once I finish with them I will a practice test and then see what I am lacking and review those.
This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson
February 06, 2024, 07:39 AM
fischtown7
Well it took a little less than 24 hours just got my email with my GMRS license.
