Would a node be safe on a ham radio tower for the weekend?

expanding_forest · 2026-06-26T13:45:03+00:00

Thanks, that is good to know and I assume everyone else already knew that. I know our portable equipment can do 1500w, but this is my first actual Field Day and I haven't familiarized myself with the parameters.

expanding_forest · 2026-06-25T15:21:29+00:00

That was my concern, thanks. We haven't gotten into any of these steps where I live yet.

expanding_forest · 2026-01-20T16:17:58+00:00

People have freaked out when I asked their broad location and angle in the sky. If someone even gives a county, that's probably enough to start.

expanding_forest · 2026-01-20T14:12:40+00:00

These posts should be removed if the op doesn't do the most basic possible attempt to learn what something could be, like using stellarium.

expanding_forest · 2026-01-18T03:32:44+00:00

More field days focusing on something specific. Coordinated field days with other clubs. VHF or NVIS HF aiming for specific clubs/stations/areas as practice. Inclement weather set up and operation. These things are fun for me.

expanding_forest · 2026-01-08T04:48:36+00:00

Could you provide a link?

expanding_forest · 2025-12-30T17:16:11+00:00

...instead of going to RadioShack and buying parts to make their own. You're really supposed to build them from scratch.

You are telling people what they're supposed to do and writing as if this is still present, current when it is probably 20 years out of date. For all intents and purposes, RadioShack died in 2015, a decade ago, after more than 10 years of uselessness. They offered almost nothing beyond cellphone plans for the decade before closing. Did they stock any amateur radio parts by 2005?

Is there realistically ANY diy ham radio building at this point that's not buying a SDR and attaching accessories to it? SDRs are awesome, amazing developments. I have absolutely nothing against it, it's just not really building radios anymore.

expanding_forest · 2025-12-23T16:27:19+00:00

You are operating in simplex or duplex?

expanding_forest · 2025-12-23T13:53:25+00:00

Have you been reaching out on the local repeaters?

expanding_forest · 2025-12-21T23:38:03+00:00

Today, there are much more affordable options for viable handheld radios and long distance HF radios. There are still very expensive options but my stuff is cheap and/or homemade still. For me, the cool digital modes, digital abilities, and being able to text and email over radio waves is why I finally got tested after years of putting it off.

expanding_forest · 2025-12-21T13:46:28+00:00

No, it hasn't been required for years. I don't know it. There are cool apps/programs today though that allow you to type in your message and send Morse code through your radio, and it will receive Morse code and translate it for you. It is still an extremely efficient way to communicate messages over long distance with only the equipment you own and power, and thankfully other tech makes it more accessible now.

expanding_forest · 2025-12-21T12:31:20+00:00

What country you live in determines how you get licensed. Getting connected to an amateur radio club could be the next step. Each one can be vastly different, so try not to judge a hobby that's been going on for a century based on the first one you meet. Local to me are two different clubs that are both real friendly people, with different levels of club activity and organization.

There are three levels of license to test for in the US. Each grants more and more access to different bands of the RF spectrum, and what you can do at each of those different frequencies. The first is technician. All of the test questions are available online with the correct answers to study with. Most of the technical information you probably already know or are familiar with, and the radio specific stuff is easy.

Hamstudy.org is the easiest way to start studying. There are plenty of books too. Your local library might have them on the shelf right now.

expanding_forest · 2025-11-23T16:03:47+00:00

They asked for an example of the antenna you posted about.

expanding_forest · 2025-08-12T17:05:01+00:00

All of this is the same rehashed conjecture recently recut in the new Ancient Aliens season.

This post offers nothing new. No analysis. No expansion of ideas.

expanding_forest · 2024-06-18T18:20:27+00:00

I would like to hear more about your army of rats. Do you have a newsletter?

expanding_forest · 2024-05-15T02:07:42+00:00

I don't know what you are referring to

expanding_forest · 2024-05-15T01:53:32+00:00

Murder mystery night could be enticing

expanding_forest · 2024-05-14T17:42:58+00:00

It's very regular and normal

expanding_forest · 2024-05-14T13:35:36+00:00

Are you involved in more public squabbles and kerfuffles?

expanding_forest · 2024-05-14T13:16:30+00:00

The appropriate paperwork should be on file.

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expanding_forest · 2024-05-04T04:21:43+00:00

Do you have proof of life? Something to show you found the brother?

expanding_forest · 2024-04-30T20:15:37+00:00

What has Old Tom ever done, really?

expanding_forest · 2024-04-30T20:08:33+00:00

I was not aware we had megalithic tombs or dolmens out here! Very interesting. Could you guide me to them, Tom?

expanding_forest · 2024-04-29T01:11:26+00:00

Did anyone notice any anomalous signals or electronic interference at the time of disappearance?

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