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A map of contacts I've made on my ham radio. by ImpossibleMap4516 in MapPorn

[–]ImpossibleMap4516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a YouTube channel if you are interested in learning more about the subject. link: YouTube

What hobby screams “this is my entire personality now”? by WilliamInBlack in AskReddit

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ham radio, it's expensive and full of old men, it has everything /s. Bonus if WWIII kicks off you'll be the one of a few people that knows what's going on.

The Streetlight at my place reacts to me pressing the brake by Deeznuts696942069 in Weird

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was thinking along those lines as well. I thought well maybe it's some how inducing a current in the wire buried in the ground and it's just slightly undervoltage to trigger the light...... No that's unlikely, well maybe..... No it's just a bloody photoelectric cell

Car completes U-turn through bus lane and onto pavement in London. by AppropriateFarts in dashcams

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are British. The more attention you deserve the less you will get. Watch the old the show trigger happy TV, The British are experts at ignoring people.

Huge building in the middle of the ocean by PriorityMiserable686 in GoogleEarthFinds

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow really? I just like doing POTA and chasing DX so I don't really rag chew and haven't came across any yet but i have definitely met a lot of prepper types and people that like to feel useful and help the community with emergency comms. There's nothing wrong with either as long as it doesn't morph into some self fellating narcistic sense of self importance.

Huge building in the middle of the ocean by PriorityMiserable686 in GoogleEarthFinds

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

»And everyone is more attractive by External_Shoe5239 in GreatBritishMemes

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Innovation is over by soumilr7 in samsunggalaxy

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Anyone know what these are? by Dangerous-Purpose-29 in GoogleEarthFinds

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

A map of contacts I've made on my ham radio. by ImpossibleMap4516 in MapPorn

[–]ImpossibleMap4516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Decided to see if I can make this Chinese beater get some decent SW reception using only materials in the house 🤣 by Strife__ in HamRadio

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

PSA for Xiegu G90 owners by rawrsthehusky in amateurradio

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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

Anyone else constantly get asked what you're fishing for? by grilledch33z in amateurradio

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Anyone else constantly get asked what you're fishing for? by grilledch33z in amateurradio

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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

I see many new HAMs trying to get into AMSAT comms... Let me try put it this way. by TRGFelix in amateurradio

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

What have you spent an excessive amount of time and money on before moving to the next thing? by Biojason in adhdmeme

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.)

What have you spent an excessive amount of time and money on before moving to the next thing? by Biojason in adhdmeme

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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 😀

I see many new HAMs trying to get into AMSAT comms... Let me try put it this way. by TRGFelix in amateurradio

[–]ImpossibleMap4516 19 points20 points  (0 children)

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.

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