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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: tipo33 on Sat, 02 March 2013, 16:48:23

Title: Any HAM's on GH?
Post by: tipo33 on Sat, 02 March 2013, 16:48:23

Recently I have taken an intrest in HAM radio.  I am currently studying for my Amateur Broadcasting Licence, and looking to get a simple HAM setup.  Anoine on GH into Amateur Radio? 

Title: Re: Any HAM's on GH?
Post by: dante on Sat, 02 March 2013, 18:27:40

Quote from: tipo33 on Sat, 02 March 2013, 16:48:23

Recently I have taken an intrest in HAM radio.  I am currently studying for my Amateur Broadcasting Licence, and looking to get a simple HAM setup.  Anoine on GH into Amateur Radio? 

I'm planning on visiting one or two Chicagoland HAM clubs in March/April to see what its about.  My primary interest is in alternative forms of communication should something suddenly happen to the infrastructure.

The coolest piece of HAM tech I've found is this: http://www.elecraft.com/KX1/KX1.htm

I see pictures online of HAM op's with rooms full of kit but that's not me - the smaller, lighter, and more energy efficient is better.

Title: Re: Any HAM's on GH?
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 02 March 2013, 21:24:31

N5JDC checking in. :)

I don't have much gear, just a couple of Chinese made handie talkies.

Title: Re: Any HAM's on GH?
Post by: hashbaz on Sat, 02 March 2013, 23:24:23

My dad and grandpa were both hams.  I've been meaning to get into it for a long time, both for the fun and for the emergency preparedness aspect.

Title: Re: Any HAM's on GH?
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 03 March 2013, 00:00:31

What a scout Hash. :P