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  1. whiskey7backroads

    Friday Night HAM Radio NET

    Greg, Welcome to the NET. We don't care how you connect and what you use. You did fine on the etiquette and you will pick up some of the terms and rules per say as you listen and attend. Ask any questions you need. I use a Yaesu FT70 handheld and FTM 400 and FT 857 along with a Icom 7300...
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Welcome. I am from Olympia and go out a lot in my earthcruiser and have a cabin in Packwood. Hope to meet you at one of the meet ups. Brent kj7bhn
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    Overland Expo West 2019

    I will be going from Olympia Washington if anyone wants to caravan.
  4. whiskey7backroads

    Friday Night HAM Radio NET

    Glad to have you. It's open topic week so if you have any questions please ask. We need more new hams to ask questions and get comfortable with their equipment. Brent KJ7BHN
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Kent, welcome to the HAM radio check in. Please join us Fridays at 5:30pm PST on the NET. The details are in the Rally Point section and also a sticky on the first forum under Communications. Brent KJ7BHN
  6. whiskey7backroads

    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Welcome, both radios are awesome. See you on the Friday night NET Brent KJ7BHN
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Don't miss this Friday Nights NET!!! We are going to have a special guest that I think everyone will enjoy. See Rally Point for details or first Sticky under Communications forum
  8. whiskey7backroads

    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    I am looking at that radio for exact purpose. What antenna are you using? Make sure to attend the Friday Night NET's. The information is under the Rally Points and also a sticky on its own thread. Welcome to OB! Brent KJ7BHN
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    Lets see some trail photos!

    Do not avoid this, put on the list at top. I have done it 3 times and its great. Have fun
  10. whiskey7backroads

    Friday Night HAM Radio NET

    Back in the USA and catching up on everything. Make sure you attend the NET this Friday, we are going to have a guest speaker and should be a lot of fun. Next week topic is NEWBIE Net. Going full circle with first topic. A chance for all NEW Hams to ask questions, get on the air, get used to...
  11. whiskey7backroads

    Friday Night HAM Radio NET

    Jason. First get permission from repeater owner and codes to turn on echolink. If ok then you will be able to enter dmtf codes and have the repeater connect. Just remember that everyone listening on that repeater will be on our net ( which can be good) and nobody can use until you disconnect
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Try talking to a local club and see if somebody would help. I did that and learned more from an Elmer in ten minutes then I did from reading books for hours. I also have Yaesu so I might be able to help. I have an FTM400 in my Earthcruiser and a FX70 Handheld.
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Congrats. What do you have for equipment? Look at Echolink and download it on a computer or phone. Go thru process of setting it up which sounds confusing but not so much. If you have problems there is a boot camp article on how to do it. Once you get it up and running you can join the NET...
  14. whiskey7backroads

    Friday Night HAM Radio NET

    Congrats and welcome to the hobby!! We look forward to hearing you check in on the Friday Night nets. Brent KJ7BHN
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    If you haven't been to expo in Leavenworth it's worth going. Keep an eye on rally points for meet ups in your area. Welcome to the forum from Olympia. Brent KJ7BHN
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Friday nights at 5:30 PCT. There is a rally point with details and sticky at top of communications thread. On echolink
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Friday nights at 5:30 PCT. There is a rally point with details and sticky at top of communications thread. On echolink
  18. whiskey7backroads

    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Check out the Friday night net if you haven't already Brent KJ7BHN
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    HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

    Thanks for checking in. Make sure to attend the Friday night net. Brent kj7bhn