Brushbeater

Atlas 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.

culper wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:37 am

Atlas 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.

Thanks I hope too. Saving up for a radio now. Radio setups are not cheap

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

Atlas Shrug wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 12:21 pm

culper wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:37 am

Atlas 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.

Thanks I hope too. Saving up for a radio now. Radio setups are not cheap

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.

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.

NC SCOUT wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 5:58 pm

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

Hey brother!!!

plankmember wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 4:09 pm Greetings brother !. North Carolina must have the highest density of people here....an enjoyable jealousy !