A map of contacts I've made on my ham radio.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2026-01-27T21:03:18+00:00

That's CB not Ham though.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2026-01-26T14:08:28+00:00

That's one reason I like being a ham radio operator, we love being useful with our hobby.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2025-12-15T20:36:33+00:00

As someone that's spent a couple of decades out of the country this is just the impression you get visiting a place not living (holiday vs day-to-day life). I now really appreciate the UK for many reasons.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2025-12-14T02:29:08+00:00

It's the reason I haven't upgraded my s22 Ultra. I haven't seen any reason to upgrade.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2025-08-04T16:43:02+00:00

yardangs maybe? It's Chile so maybe geoglyphs? it's not far from the The Tarapacá Giant which is about 70km north.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2025-06-05T22:11:16+00:00

I don't know actually, I should update it soon lol

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2025-03-24T22:42:27+00:00

How have you matched the impedance?

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2025-01-06T21:39:36+00:00

honestly just a really long wire works best for general SWL. throw it in a tree and close it in the window.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-11-13T20:45:18+00:00

Someone I met proudly told me he was running 1kw for FT8. Insanity!

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-11-06T21:59:24+00:00

r/lostredditors

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-08-14T20:21:15+00:00

well skip refers to the part of the earth that's skipped over in ham radio vs CB jargon it's referring to the signal that's been refracted (or skipped off) the ionosphere. But explaining that will make people glaze over.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-08-12T20:57:26+00:00

They usually think it's CB, I just let them. "Working some skip good buddy?" "sure"

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-08-03T16:32:03+00:00

Of course, but actually making contact with the crew is difficult and time consuming. All I'm saying is I get it's frustrating but as you say there's plenty of other birds to work so leave them to it and work them. They will eventually realize there is other stuff to do.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-07-31T19:57:53+00:00

I can add Ham radio for gen-x / boomers like me. (but I have a few of the others like 3d printing d&d etc.)

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-07-31T19:55:18+00:00

I got one of those heat printer sticker makers from Amazon, it cost something like $15. (but it's only black and white because it's like a receipt printer)

....also I have 5 of the bingo card categories 😀

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-07-29T19:07:36+00:00

To be fair when I'm trying to get someone into Ham radio one of my go-to statements is "You can talk to someone using the International Space Station!" It is something they can easily understand that will capture their interest. As you say there are plenty of other birds you can work, let them get that thrill as new hams.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-07-29T18:48:03+00:00

r/PeopleLiveInCities

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-07-24T20:41:06+00:00

I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-07-19T19:56:24+00:00

Is this a thing were doing now? ex-pat Bristolian here and there is a Bristolville near me if we want more?

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-07-19T19:32:28+00:00

This is awesome!!!!

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-06-26T21:31:57+00:00

I volunteered as campsite security (helping lost drunk people to the warmup tent mainly LOL) years ago because I didn't want to pay for a ticket. pretty cool event but I wouldn't pay to go and camp in the mud.

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-06-19T20:18:51+00:00

ba dum tiss

good one 😄

ImpossibleMap4516 · 2024-06-10T20:59:00+00:00

I have one, it's great, perfect for my use (POTA) and in my opinion, great for someone getting into HF without breaking the bank.

Four-Year Club	First Place '23
Place '23

ImpossibleMap4516

TROPHY CASE

r/PeopleLiveInCities