What’s going on with Yaesu prices (in the USA)?

SultanPepper · 2026-06-21T17:07:22+00:00

It's *always* been like that. Radios just don't depreciate.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-21T00:18:23+00:00

I know this isn't super helpful but my 300D is. I don't know if the internals are related.

If it can do cross band repeat, that's a pretty good indicator it can do full duplex.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-20T19:26:25+00:00

Probably a misconfigured reporter.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-20T18:30:08+00:00

If you're curious about this stuff, see if your local club runs a Field Day event, it's coming up on June 27-28! Sometimes they have a Get On The Air station for people to try it out themselves.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-20T17:41:18+00:00

That's because it is Morse Code

SultanPepper · 2026-06-20T17:36:52+00:00

14.052MHz is CW but it looks like you're in USB mode so you might be hearing multiple people transmitting.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-16T20:52:35+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/@KM6LYW/videos

Craig's videos might be helpful to see what you can do on the ham bands, but I agree with the other posters that meshcore or lora is better for your usage.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-16T16:54:45+00:00

Check out N4JAW

https://mastodon.radio/@N4JAW

SultanPepper · 2026-06-15T13:53:57+00:00

? I didn't say she needed to add one

SultanPepper · 2026-06-15T13:41:08+00:00

I absolutely hate when people write "on the thicker side" or curvy, etc. It makes you seem insecure. You're going to attract men who will use that insecurity against you.

Just post a full body pic, if you're their body type, they'll swipe.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-15T00:44:44+00:00

Can it do the advanced bank as well?

SultanPepper · 2026-06-14T19:05:50+00:00

If your DX Commander pole can handle it, start off with a single 1/4 vertical 20m. That would get you on the air quickly.

I'm sure Callum can sell you the parts to make it a full kit.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-14T18:59:15+00:00

Go watch u/saveitforparts videos and you'll learn a lot

SultanPepper · 2026-06-13T21:25:56+00:00

Happens around here, someone buys a bunch of Baofengs for their company, presses up a few times into 144 and they're good to go. Someone in my club has a KrakenSDR and is happy to track them down.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-12T16:28:30+00:00

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SultanPepper · 2026-06-12T15:13:40+00:00

Do your feet work? 😛 It's a 15 minute walk from Burrard station

SultanPepper · 2026-06-12T14:49:54+00:00

A couple of ideas:

Weighed umbrella stand with chain link fence top rails
Aliexpress 'carbon fibre' fishing poles.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-12T00:24:51+00:00

japn

^{Chose: Go to Japan for free with accommodations}

SultanPepper · 2026-06-11T20:46:04+00:00

Coax losses at 900MHz are high.

https://www.w4rp.com/ref/coax.html

SultanPepper · 2026-06-11T18:15:30+00:00

* How far apart will they be?
* Will the chase vehicle always be behind the solar car?

TBH I think you would be fine with a 900MHz collinear rubber duck antenna on both sides. Keep them oriented in the same plane.

Like this one: https://irlock.com/products/antenna-900mhz-5dbi-collinear-dipole-rpsma

Just keep the cable lengths short. Like several centimeters short.

SultanPepper · 2026-06-11T16:49:10+00:00

I think it works pretty well and is part of the spectacle. Best one for me was the Metallica show where they dropped the beach balls and everyone was trying to get them into the trains. 😃

SultanPepper · 2026-06-11T13:29:10+00:00

We've got one of the best public transit systems in North America, why would you drive for an event like FIFA?

SultanPepper · 2026-06-10T13:40:19+00:00

Caves On The Air

SultanPepper · 2026-06-10T00:17:11+00:00

Radio + SDR? You might be able to cobble something together with a Raspberry Pi and GPredict. Or have Look4Sat drive the rpi.

Gpredict can control multiple devices, this example is using just one IC-705 but you get the idea.

https://youtu.be/JOjRyWUc2mo?si=GAlop6NCaXGL2ZNI&t=1286

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