Ham Radio 360: “you’ve got Ham Radio questions, I’ve got……Opinions”

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Episode 9…..you called in with your questions and I’m going to do my best to answer them.  Below are the show notes that follow the Calls and Replies in order.  I appreciate you listening and being a part of the show!

Call 1: John

ARRL.org

What is Ham Radio

What is FM

What is DX

What is 2 meters

What is 40 meters

Starter Rigs

Handhelds- 

Wouxun   (I have a few)

UV-5R

UV-B5 (* My Fav low cost radio*-now discontinued)

UV-82

Yeasu: FT-60 (a built like a tank & very popular HT!)

Icom: IC-V80 

KENWOOD TH-K20A (I want one of these!-**finally got one, a Stellar Rig!)

Base or Mobile- See My Kits!

Kenwood: TM-281

Yeasu: FT-1900

Icom: IC-V8000

Yeasu: FT-2900 (a brick house)

Where do I go?   Club Finder! Elmer?

Call 2: William

Why “Ham”-the nickname?

Why Upgrade? (band plan-lotsa real-estate)

Why Not?

Call 3: Rob

Ham Radio Glossary

Alternate Glossary

Ham Radio Dictionary

How to Study?  Ham Test Online! My Favorite Way to Study.

Different Operating Modes

ARES

RACES

Deceased Fathers Call Sign Info

Vanity Call Signs

eHam

hamexam.org

ARRL question pool

More Links:

QRZ.com

QTH Swap

 

* segment 2 Intro music….My Favorite SKA Band: The OC Supetones