HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

[OverDavidLand]

KN6LNT

Currently only have the Anytone AT-D87 handheld and the starter Baofeng.

New ham with limited time on the PTT, but maybe that will change now that I am combining HAM with OVERLANDING interests.

With the primary purpose of HAM radio being for HAM radio people to talk about HAM radio and not much else, I tuned out a bit.

 

[Oranger]

KN6LNT

Currently only have the Anytone AT-D87 handheld and the starter Baofeng.

New ham with limited time on the PTT, but maybe that will change now that I am combining HAM with OVERLANDING interests.

With the primary purpose of HAM radio being for HAM radio people to talk about HAM radio and not much else, I tuned out a bit.

Listened to a couple chaps today talk about one having two auto tuners fighting because they did not read the manuals...


KE0ZAU

Yaesu FTM-400XDR
Yaesu FT3D

 

[Magic Mike]

KM6YKV (NORCAL)

 

[JLW82]

KI5PDO

Yaesu FTM-400XDR
Southeast Louisiana

 

[NicholsPack]

Just passed my technician exam over the weekend. Looking at radios and antennas for the rig, and a HT I may keep in my work vehicle as a first responder.

 

[HabutKotonk]

AC6GE
Long time ham but haven’t been monitoring for well over a decade.

 

[SS308]

KF7QFH
Cheyenne, WY

 

[Slolane]

I just passed the Technician exam Saturday and got my call sign this morning - KO4PPV.

Now I need to get a radio........

 

[M Rose]

I just passed the Technician exam Saturday and got my call sign this morning - KO4PPV.

Now I need to get a radio........

Congratulations

 

[El-Dracho]

I just passed the Technician exam Saturday and got my call sign this morning - KO4PPV.

Now I need to get a radio........

Congrats! By the way, here in the communications sub-forum you will find many suggestions for various HAM setups in the rig and correct installation. If you have any questions, there are many experienced HAMs who are sure to be helpful!

 

[Pops_607]

WX2USA

 

[DMStrength1]

KM4EDF

 

[connorreddington]

KE0UMC
Had my license for two years, but just made my first contact today(outside of wheeling/traveling with friends).

 

[64Trvlr]

My club sponsored a Technician class, Fri was testing day. We had 6 out of 8 pass!

I'm taking a 3 week break and then I'll start the General class, so far 7 people have signed up for it.

 

[gjkoenig]

KD2UQW
Lodi, NJ

Baofeng UV-5RTP w/upgraded Diamond SRJ77CA Antenna

Fairly new to HAM, have electronics and mechanical engineering background.
I don't listen to HAM much because everyone only seems to talk HAM and nothing else...

 

[SaskSilver17]

VE5 PPR, Prairie Pine Railroad
Been a ham for about 10 years, but have only a little bit of experience with them. I have a Yaesu Vx-8dr HT radio, and am looking for some advice on putting a 2m rig in my truck. Budget friendly, and am wondering what features work and what are just salesmanship.
Would like to stay with the same brand, but am open to some ideas,
Also, looking for mounting ideas for a 17 era Silverado, when I got it, everyone seemed to be struggling on how to route cables, but I have seen a few posted.

Thanks in advance!

73

Derek

 

[M Rose]

VE5 PPR, Prairie Pine Railroad
Been a ham for about 10 years, but have only a little bit of experience with them. I have a Yaesu Vx-8dr HT radio, and am looking for some advice on putting a 2m rig in my truck. Budget friendly, and am wondering what features work and what are just salesmanship.
Would like to stay with the same brand, but am open to some ideas,
Also, looking for mounting ideas for a 17 era Silverado, when I got it, everyone seemed to be struggling on how to route cables, but I have seen a few posted.

Thanks in advance!

73

Derek

For a budget Yaesu 2 meter rig, the FT/-2980 is hard to beat... but it has several shortcomings for Overlanding... main one is it’s single band. I find myself using both 2m and 70cm when out on trail rides. The other shortcoming is the ability to easily program repeaters on the fly. But seriously worth the look for $145.00

Personally I would look at a radio that does more than just 2m. The Yaesu FT400XDR ia a solid choice for Overlanding due to its APRS capabilities... or spend about $50 more and go with the Kenwood 710g to have access to the TNC inorder to be able to send out packet email...
we had a guy stranded last week in Northern Idaho and the only way he could get help was to send out emails via packet radio to his boss and to the towing company... so for me packet is almost more important than phone especially if going solo.

 

[axlesandantennas]

First call sign was KD4IQY in 1992

Currently N4EGA Care to guess the EGA?

Equipment? Revolving door for me.

Used to do all the nerdy ham radio stuff. Now just use what is in the Jeep. Have help many get their license over the years. Also do installs for people in East Tennessee.

 

[Ubiety]

VE5 PPR, Prairie Pine Railroad
Been a ham for about 10 years, but have only a little bit of experience with them. I have a Yaesu Vx-8dr HT radio, and am looking for some advice on putting a 2m rig in my truck. Budget friendly, and am wondering what features work and what are just salesmanship.
Would like to stay with the same brand, but am open to some ideas,
Also, looking for mounting ideas for a 17 era Silverado, when I got it, everyone seemed to be struggling on how to route cables, but I have seen a few posted.

Thanks in advance!

73

Derek

Search these forums and you will find a lot of great info and opinions on "my first ham radio". If you have specific questions ask. Welcome!
A radio with a detachable faceplate will provide you with more mounting options. Can't help you with the cabling ;)

 

[Ubiety]

Search these forums and you will find a lot of great info and opinions on "my next ham radio". If you have specific questions ask. Welcome!
A radio with a detachable faceplate will provide you with more mounting options. Can't help you with the cabling ;)