HAM Radio Call Sign Check-In Thread

[12poundtest]

Thank you! Had my first contact the other morning on the way to work. Still learning. The ham radio community is so welcoming

That's awesome! We have a Overland Bound net every Friday evening on the EchoLink network. You are very welcome to join us. Details are in the 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

Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions. 73 - Ed N7PHY

 

[tacoclifford]

That's awesome! We have a Overland Bound net every Friday evening on the EchoLink network. You are very welcome to join us. Details are in the 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

Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions. 73 - Ed N7PHY

Still hafta figure out how to get on the echolink network. But thank you! I will try to listen in

 

[Flat4]

W4BZX in Alabama checking in...

 

[12poundtest]

W4BZX in Alabama checking in...

Check in copied loud and clear. Welcome W4BZX!

 

[JeffersonJHunt]

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

73 - Ed - N7PHY

I'll be sure to catch the next one. Looking forward to it!

 

[TerryD]

Got APRS going on the 710. So far so good... Working on getting the QSY setup on it now to work properly.

Man there's a ton of settings on this thing!

 

[Sarge368]

That's awesome! We have a Overland Bound net every Friday evening on the EchoLink network. You are very welcome to join us. Details are in the 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

Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions. 73 - Ed N7PHY

12poundtest I am in the Puget Sound Region also. Do you use a local repeater to get on Echolink? If so, which one? I tried out the Overland Bound net once using Echolink on my iPhone and that was unsatisfactory. I am able to hit the Green Mountain, Gold Mountain, Tiger Mountain, Grass Mountain, Baw Faw, and Capital Peak (plus some other local ones). Have you used any of these to connect to Echolink and the Net via radio?

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[aahyut]

KC1LAP, but I have my vanity request pending. Looking to get the suffix NMW for North Maine Woods. As remote as you're going to find on the east coast.

 

[12poundtest]

12poundtest I am in the Puget Sound Region also. Do you use a local repeater to get on Echolink? If so, which one? I tried out the Overland Bound net once using Echolink on my iPhone and that was unsatisfactory. I am able to hit the Green Mountain, Gold Mountain, Tiger Mountain, Grass Mountain, Baw Faw, and Capital Peak (plus some other local ones). Have you used any of these to connect to Echolink and the Net via radio?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Hi Sarge368.
I use direct connect via the home PC. I’ve heard the phone app can be a challenge. I’m not aware any repeater connections in our area but it’s on my list to investigate. Will likely have to talk a repeater owner into linking up with the EchoLink node for the duration of our net.
Ed - N7PHY

 

[Prerunner1982]

I use the app on my Android and except for the PTT button on the headphone not working, I have no problem.

 

[12poundtest]

I use the app on my Android and except for the PTT button on the headphone not working, I have no problem.

That's good to hear Jon. I've since loaded it on my Iphone but have not tested it out properly. Maybe this Friday I'll check in from the truck.

 

[rrjones2u]

KD4KZY checking in Southeast Alabama

 

[Kenneth Rountree]

KR4LNX near Tifton, GA. I usually monitor the Coastal Plains ARC repeater but can often be found on the Georgia in-state D-Star reflector 30B and sometimes 30C.

 

[huf67]

New member KC9QOW from Terre Haute Indiana... Home of Larry Birds ISU and the Coca Cola bottle... I know, you're all impressed !!

 

[JzzR83]

KE0VFV here.

Took the test on Saturday and just checked for the call sign last night. I have yet to speak to anyone, nor do I have a clue what to do....

I picked up the cheapo Baofang UV-82HP just to learn on before I decide on what to get next. I decided to do this because of all of you on these forums and the darn youtubers telling us to get HAM radios instead of CB.

I programmed about 15 local repeaters last night and does not seem like to many people are using them, or I programmed it wrong.

 

[aahyut]

I felt the same way until I started listening more. Some repeaters are used some days and some others. I set my yaesus to scan and pick up which conversation is happening.

 

[tacoclifford]

KE0VFV here.

Took the test on Saturday and just checked for the call sign last night. I have yet to speak to anyone, nor do I have a clue what to do....

I picked up the cheapo Baofang UV-82HP just to learn on before I decide on what to get next. I decided to do this because of all of you on these forums and the darn youtubers telling us to get HAM radios instead of CB.

I programmed about 15 local repeaters last night and does not seem like to many people are using them, or I programmed it wrong.

Download chirp on the computer if you haven’t already. Has built in repeaterbook for all your repeaters and some other stuff that make programming the radio very easy

 

[ru108]

Took the test on Saturday and just checked for the call sign last night. I have yet to speak to anyone, nor do I have a clue what to do....

If your testers were ARRL VEC, then it'll be about 10 days to 2 weeks until you get your call. ARRL sends their results via snail mail to the CT HQ and then its sent to the FCC in electronic batches after its all checked. Patience young Jedi...

ETA: If you put your email address on the Form 605, you MAY get an email from the FCC when it is granted. Once that happens, log onto the ULS and download/print the "Official Copy" of your license. You're then good to go.

 

[12poundtest]

KE0VFV here.

Took the test on Saturday and just checked for the call sign last night. I have yet to speak to anyone, nor do I have a clue what to do....

I picked up the cheapo Baofang UV-82HP just to learn on before I decide on what to get next. I decided to do this because of all of you on these forums and the darn youtubers telling us to get HAM radios instead of CB.

I programmed about 15 local repeaters last night and does not seem like to many people are using them, or I programmed it wrong.

Hello KE0VFV .
First off, congratulations and welcome to the HAM radio community! There is a lot to digest at first so try not to get discouraged with radio setup, etc. The chirp program mentioned above is a great way to program the VHF/UHF radios. You may need a special cable for your BF radio but they can be found inexpensively on Amazon, etc. There is a lot of great people here if you need help with anything.
And when you are ready, check out the OB Friday evening net on EchoLink. There is a forum where you can find the details for hooking up.

Friday Night HAM Radio NET

Friday Night Weekly Net 2-15-2019 NET Controller will be : @12poundtest Time : 5:30PM Pacific Standard Time or 17:30 hours Pacific Standard Time Where : Echolink Node 591550 (USA-GNG) known also as Grits N Gravy, DMR TG 1137550 and Allstar 41130 Anyone can listen only here...

www.overlandbound.com

Ed - N7PHY

 

[old_man]

Just thought I would check in.

KE0VJR General

Taking my extra in a week. Just missed it the first time by one question. I work in communications so the tech part was easy, I just had 4 hours to study. Maybe if I get through the study guide all the way I can get at least one more question right... WTF is a ZEP antenna???? ;-)