Hi all, I’m an OB member who just got his ham license. I’m just waiting for my call sign to hit the database! I however, know nothing about ham radio except the test questions.
I’ve been digging through online finding lists of simplex frequencies and local repeaters to program my radio. I bought a cheap HTT (Baofeng GT-3TP Mark III 1/4/8 watt) for now and then will upgrade to a rig mounted mobile unit once I know what the heck I’m doing.
Could use some help understanding frequencies, where to try to grab a frequency with no traffic so we can use it for rig to rig communications. My wife is working on her license too so we’d like to establish a frequency that is a family go to for emergencies etc... Reading through the band plans and repeater book listings is a bit overwhelming, could use some help if there are any experienced HAM’s on here that can provide direction.
Thanks!
I’ve been digging through online finding lists of simplex frequencies and local repeaters to program my radio. I bought a cheap HTT (Baofeng GT-3TP Mark III 1/4/8 watt) for now and then will upgrade to a rig mounted mobile unit once I know what the heck I’m doing.
Could use some help understanding frequencies, where to try to grab a frequency with no traffic so we can use it for rig to rig communications. My wife is working on her license too so we’d like to establish a frequency that is a family go to for emergencies etc... Reading through the band plans and repeater book listings is a bit overwhelming, could use some help if there are any experienced HAM’s on here that can provide direction.
Thanks!
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