Hello all,
My name is Culper. I live in NC. I'm glad to find some other like minded people here.
I have been listing to Radio Contra for the past few months and I have learned a lot. I graduated last December with a degree in IT. I have been studying to get my tech HAM license. Hopefully I will test for that soon.
I am a prepper, gun guy, and computer geek.
Anything you want to know just ask. I look forward to being a member here
New member from NC
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Re: New member from NC
Glad to have you here. We have lots of N.C. folks on the forum.
Matt
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Re: New member from NC
Howdy from central NC.
Study just a little bit extra and then when you test for and pass your Technician License, immediately test for the General License. You can almost always do so for no extra cost, and often pass it. The General is a very useful upgrade.
Study just a little bit extra and then when you test for and pass your Technician License, immediately test for the General License. You can almost always do so for no extra cost, and often pass it. The General is a very useful upgrade.
Keep Your Powder Dry,
Atlas Shrug
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Re: New member from NC
Thanks I hope too. Saving up for a radio now. Radio setups are not cheapAtlas Shrug wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 1:05 am Howdy from central NC.
Study just a little bit extra and then when you test for and pass your Technician License, immediately test for the General License. You can almost always do so for no extra cost, and often pass it. The General is a very useful upgrade.
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Re: New member from NC
Quite true. Peruse the threads on here and you’ll find some good advice on radios in general, and your first HF rig specifically. As you learn about radios, also research the area clubs and hamfests near you. They can often be good sources of used gear. Raleigh just had their RARS Fest a couple of weeks ago, but there are others.culper wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:37 amThanks I hope too. Saving up for a radio now. Radio setups are not cheapAtlas Shrug wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 1:05 am Howdy from central NC.
Study just a little bit extra and then when you test for and pass your Technician License, immediately test for the General License. You can almost always do so for no extra cost, and often pass it. The General is a very useful upgrade.
Also, if you have not purchased your VHF/UHF unit(s) yet, consider something like this:
https://www.buytwowayradios.com/btwr-es ... m-adv.html
I bought a similar package from them a year or so back, and the radios are a good step up from the ubiquitous UV-5R class of handhelds. Those Wouxons are fairly robust and the kit linked has several good upgrades - antennas, batteries, programming cable, etc.
I think they may have similar single radio setups, but personally I advise having more than one radio for your entry level HT. The “Two is One, One is None” and “A Pair and A Spare” are good mottos to live by, IMHO.
Keep Your Powder Dry,
Atlas Shrug
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Re: New member from NC
Hey brother!!!culper wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 4:11 am Hello all,
My name is Culper. I live in NC. I'm glad to find some other like minded people here.
I have been listing to Radio Contra for the past few months and I have learned a lot. I graduated last December with a degree in IT. I have been studying to get my tech HAM license. Hopefully I will test for that soon.
I am a prepper, gun guy, and computer geek.
Anything you want to know just ask. I look forward to being a member here
Re: New member from NC
Thanks for the link and info.Atlas Shrug wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 12:21 pmQuite true. Peruse the threads on here and you’ll find some good advice on radios in general, and your first HF rig specifically. As you learn about radios, also research the area clubs and hamfests near you. They can often be good sources of used gear. Raleigh just had their RARS Fest a couple of weeks ago, but there are others.culper wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:37 amThanks I hope too. Saving up for a radio now. Radio setups are not cheapAtlas Shrug wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 1:05 am Howdy from central NC.
Study just a little bit extra and then when you test for and pass your Technician License, immediately test for the General License. You can almost always do so for no extra cost, and often pass it. The General is a very useful upgrade.
Also, if you have not purchased your VHF/UHF unit(s) yet, consider something like this:
https://www.buytwowayradios.com/btwr-es ... m-adv.html
I bought a similar package from them a year or so back, and the radios are a good step up from the ubiquitous UV-5R class of handhelds. Those Wouxons are fairly robust and the kit linked has several good upgrades - antennas, batteries, programming cable, etc.
I think they may have similar single radio setups, but personally I advise having more than one radio for your entry level HT. The “Two is One, One is None” and “A Pair and A Spare” are good mottos to live by, IMHO.
I've been told to at least try for the General as well. It doesn't make any sense not to. There are a few HAM groups in my AO. I am in a group with some HAMs.
Yes, I am one of those people with a couple of BAOFENG radios. They are good to learn on IMO. For me spending 30.00 is easier then spending 200.00 on something that you don't know much about. I do see the need on getting a couple of higher quality radios. I am looking at an HF setup now and saving for it. I'm looking forward to the next HAMFEST. Sounds like a gun show but for geeks. With anything electronic nothing is more true than " 1 is none, 2 is one, etc"
Re: New member from NC
Hey manNC SCOUT wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 5:58 pmHey brother!!!culper wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 4:11 am Hello all,
My name is Culper. I live in NC. I'm glad to find some other like minded people here.
I have been listing to Radio Contra for the past few months and I have learned a lot. I graduated last December with a degree in IT. I have been studying to get my tech HAM license. Hopefully I will test for that soon.
I am a prepper, gun guy, and computer geek.
Anything you want to know just ask. I look forward to being a member here
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Re: New member from NC
Greetings brother !. North Carolina must have the highest density of people here....an enjoyable jealousy !
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Re: New member from NC
North Carolina is the best Carolina....I kidplankmember wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 4:09 pm Greetings brother !. North Carolina must have the highest density of people here....an enjoyable jealousy !
There does seem to be a lot of members here that from NC. I think that is very cool.
I am glad to have found this site and the knowledge base it has. I'm greatful