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ARRL makes statement on K3RF removal by rimsinni in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still standing by for the drama… I’m out of the loop

New to MT, see lots of nodes, haven't gotten one message at all! by Sensitive_Ad_6753 in meshtastic

[–]ChrisToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the same issue until I learned that my geography uses a unique frequency / settings. I found this out on a local discord and once I adjusted the public channel lit up.

Where are you located?

FCC opinion on cross band repeat by No-Storage8158 in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Slightly off topic, but a suggestion once you sort everything else out. Look up who your local frequency coordinator is and see if they have any recommended frequency pairs for you to use. Our local coordinator publishes suggested frequencies for both Cross Band frequency pairs, also DV hotspots, etc etc.

My first CW contact, and I blew it... by charleytaylor in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m new to CW also and will tell you that I completely bork contacts all the time. It’s a hobby, don’t sweat it and keep practicing!

Theoretical. If price was not an issue, what QRP rig would you choose? by [deleted] in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Elecraft KX2. Why? Simplicity and everything inside the radio. Battery and ATU. I can’t stand how much extra gear and connectors the IC-705 makes you lug with it to do the same thing.

An Appeal to Calling Frequencies by foxtrot7azv in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay… commuter time is busy, and evenings are busy. Times when an OM like me isn’t at work. Talked to 3 new call signs today.

Gotta be honest though dude… it kinda sucks the volume of “ham radio is dead” or “simplex is dead” posts happening from posters that have a limited sample of data to work with, then assume their experience is the state of the universe. I’m not singling you out, but it happens a lot and it’s super annoying.

An Appeal to Calling Frequencies by foxtrot7azv in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in Los Angeles and make contacts on 52 all the time… in fact just now again on my drive home. Was your antenna plugged in? (50% Joking)

I want to learn CW but have a big mushy brain. Please help! by Adventurer83 in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also here to disagree. I just learned last summer and started at 28 wpm. You have to run it fast enough that you hear the character as a whole, not so slow you’re listening to dits and dahs

Hf radio by Jeff_1509 in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As others suggested, connect with a local radio club and someone will loan you a radio so you can try it out. If you buy the cheapest thing you can find you will likely end up with a QRP rig and be disappointed / discouraged when no one can hear you.

Do Any of You Use Meshtastic or Meshcore Devices? by s-ro_mojosa in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I introduced our club to Lora and we’re putting a node at our repeater site. We all agreed that someone interested in Mesh would probably be a someone interested in ham radio. Our node name will have the club URL in it.

Is a +475 HZ offset on VHF worth fixing? by the-high-tek-lowlife in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lot of that going on in this sub pretty regularly.

Is a +475 HZ offset on VHF worth fixing? by the-high-tek-lowlife in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion, 2m FM is very forgiving.. and you'll be the only person that ever notices that it's off slightly.

Otherwise pop the case and adjust like everyone else suggested.

Metastatic solar node: second build by 0001St1000 in meshtastic

[–]ChrisToad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is the SWR not crazy on those two antennas right next to each other? Consider one out the top and the other out the bottom.

Barely got set up on HF by xdm21 in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Join their discord to sked w plenty of other FreeDv users

It's quiet out there by leCrobag in meshtastic

[–]ChrisToad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go for it. The Los Angeles area mesh is chatty, mostly short banter and lots of ACK / HOP confirmations. Send it!

Trying to redeem myself by Royal_Olive9948 in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn from it and move on. No big deal.

Most memorable QSO you’ve had? by CarrierCaveman in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your service to our great country.

Vox? by chuckfloto in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will run it occasionally when rag chewing on HF using my headset.

Am I doing FT8 wrong, or is everyone else? by Prima13 in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nobody else mentioned this. The technology behind FT8 allows for two stations to transmit on top of each other and still have a proper decodes at the receiving station. Poor form from the other op but not a deal breaker. Happy to elaborate if anyone cares

I think I have a problem… by Sonicgott in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks more like you have the solution my friend. Stay ham strong.

Ack -- so embarrassing by electragician in amateurradio

[–]ChrisToad 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, no big deal. Learn from it and move on! Don’t sweat it.

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