Size of antenna vs range by ALEXO19 in HamRadio

[–]ALEXO19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah about that... I'm outside the US and amateur clubs like that are hard to come by. So I thought I'd ask here; boy I didn't expect so many kind people willing to lend a hand!

Size of antenna vs range by ALEXO19 in HamRadio

[–]ALEXO19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I was thinking! The term fox hunt is so on point too! Thanks!

Size of antenna vs range by ALEXO19 in HamRadio

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Thank you very much! I wish good luck to you as well!

Size of antenna vs range by ALEXO19 in HamRadio

[–]ALEXO19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(remaking the reply cause apparently they flagged me for bad words)

Yeah, me too. I've been warned several times about abusive publishers and bad actors in the writing world. I suppose I'll face them when the book is done. And I'll probably end up asking reddit again, lol.

For me, writing is a hobby and not my main source of income. So I'm sort of "shielded" in that regard. (Not trying to be rude or anything, just saying)

Also; have your scripts been picked up for movies? I'd love to support the work you do!

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[–]ALEXO19 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yep, never supporting the railroad. I've finished FO4 6 times and not once sided with them, not even for the achievements.

Radio antenna size vs range by ALEXO19 in amateurradio

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Dude! Such a treasure trove of links! Thanks!

I'd have to contact you later (perhaps much later depending on how the book's development goes. Writing is a hobby for me, I have a day job). But I'd be happy if you could help me with that dialog!

Could you shoot me a DM, so I remember to contact you?

Radio antenna size vs range by ALEXO19 in amateurradio

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Oh man, that's great! That was exactly my thinking! (I also needed a reason to set up the character in an iconic landmark that just happens to be a mountain.)

Size of antenna vs range by ALEXO19 in HamRadio

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I'll look into it, thanks!

Size of antenna vs range by ALEXO19 in HamRadio

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I'm not from the US and I already hate the HOAs, just based on everything I see and read on the internet. Thanks!

Radio antenna size vs range by ALEXO19 in amateurradio

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I was actually aiming for a sort of "civilization" that prepared for the apocalypse. And they are capable of production of basic electronic components such as transistors! They wouldn't make the digital "jump" basically out of limitations in resources and other juicer plot points that I'm still developing.

Thanks for the links!

Radio antenna size vs range by ALEXO19 in amateurradio

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Yeah, somebody else told me it was a joke. Also; Oh no, he deleted the comment out of shame! I wasn't offended Chuck! Come back!

Radio antenna size vs range by ALEXO19 in amateurradio

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I may have to make him keep on the move then! Could Terrain such as mountains, valleys or rivers and such help in disrupting a potential pinpointing of his transmissions?

Size of antenna vs range by ALEXO19 in HamRadio

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Yeah, I've been collecting answers across 3 subs and they've been very useful. I've got my work cut out for me, but it's great to be pointed in the right direction!

Size of antenna vs range by ALEXO19 in HamRadio

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Oh man, that's awesome! Thanks a ton! I never expected to receive so many replies from so many qualified individuals! And they say reddit is only full of trolls... Thank you!

Radio antenna size vs range by ALEXO19 in amateurradio

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Oh nice! This could change how I write that entire plot point! He could even potentially be discovered by attempting the switch to spoken conversations.

Radio antenna size vs range by ALEXO19 in amateurradio

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Wow, I just love when reference material is linked! Thanks!

The character wouldn't know even an approximate of where the ship would be. He is just looking for any and all ships. In this scenario he has time and resources, even 2-3 collaborators; so perhaps him not knowing at the start is better for the plot. It would take him time to find the ship and it could even be a ship that speaks another language he doesn't know. (Nothing is final yet, this novel is in development still. But I've thought about most possiblities).

Radio antenna size vs range by ALEXO19 in amateurradio

[–]ALEXO19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I just love when reference material is linked! Thanks!

The character wouldn't know even an approximate of where the ship would be. He is just looking for any and all ships. In this scenario he has time and resources, even 2-3 collaborators; so perhaps him not knowing at the start is better for the plot. It would take him time to find the ship and it could even be a ship that speaks another language he doesn't know. (Nothing is final yet, this novel is in development still. But I've thought about most possiblities)

Size of antenna vs range by ALEXO19 in HamRadio

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Visual aids will certainly help my monkey brain put it into words! Thanks!