HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

Brentc17 said:
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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Check you tube as well, there are some really good tutorials on there. Look for a guy from the UK, he’s kinda dry but his info is great!
 
KG7ECC John from Gig Harbor Washington. I have a Yaesu VX-7R handheld for hiking and and FT-8800 mounted in my Jeep. I use them a bit but not nearly enough. I haven't convinced the guys I go wheeling with to get on them yet even though they put CBs to shame. I don't have an HF rig yet but am hoping to have one by the end of this year. Attached is a picture of the FT-8800 after a dusty trip over Naches Pass Trail.
 

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New member here. Name is Bill, N2WMF. I have a Yaesu 857D in my Jeep and I’m able to operate on all bands from 80m-70cm. I’m wondering why more Overlanders don’t use HF mobile. On Long Island beaches we have very poor LÓS communications. We usually use 20-25 watts on 40 meters and have great coverage.
 
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Billthemedic said:
New member here. Name is Bill, N2WMF. I have a Yaesu 857D in my Jeep and I’m able to operate on all bands from 80m-70cm. I’m wondering why more Overlanders don’t use HF mobile. On Long Island beaches we have very poor LÓS communications. We usually use 20-25 watts on 40 meters and have great coverage.
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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
 
Delkat said:
KN6AET - Todd checking in from San Jose, CA. Just got my license last week. Still need a radio. Considering the Kenwood 710G or the Yaesu FTM 400 since I am interested in APRS. I , too, am a bit overwhelmed with figuring out how to get started.
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Hey Todd Congratulations on ur license. My wife and I (KM6YKV) got our Licenses about three months ago. We purchased the FTM-400’s and are very happy with them.

Still trying to figure them out but it has been fun and there are a ton of videos on YouTube University.

Check the Rally Point events for our Overland Bound Ham meetup. The wife and I get on there with other members, it’s a great place to learn and meet other OB members!
 
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Delkat said:
KN6AET - Todd checking in from San Jose, CA. Just got my license last week. Still need a radio. Considering the Kenwood 710G or the Yaesu FTM 400 since I am interested in APRS. I , too, am a bit overwhelmed with figuring out how to get started.
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Welcome, both radios are awesome. See you on the Friday night NET Brent KJ7BHN
 
Hello,

KE4WMF here. I use an Icom ID-5100A as my only rig. I need to get the ID-51 companion HT for portable use. I'm the type of ham who likes the installation challenge (clean installation is my goal) more than actually talking on the radio. HAHA! I think talking in a group off-road would be fun.

73,

Scott
 
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Greetings KE4WMF and KE0KZH! Feel free to join us in the Overland Bound echolink net tonight. We meet every Friday evening at 1730 Pacific / 2030 Eastern. Details can be found in the net forum thread.

Friday Night HAM Radio NET

Sorry I missed it. Went to the movies with the kids. No worries Terry. Family first!
www.overlandbound.com www.overlandbound.com

73 - Ed - N7PHY
 
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