I ran across this 'zon ad (no affiliate link or involvement with the seller), https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-Handheld-Rechargeable-Frequency-Charging/dp/B0GFZ864KY/ref=sw_ttl_d_pd_sw_d_sw_dealz_cs ....ALL THAT for 65$.

I read stuff daily about starting out, what should I do, do I *NEED* this or that...NO YOU DON'T. My first car was an Escort GT with 130k on it already - was it state of the art - no, was it the latest thing - nada ....BUT IT GOT THE JOB DONE.

Alas Amateur Radio - do you know if your a talker? Some people aren't they are tinkerers though - still a ham, Don't be shy - we all have at least one thing in common, we're hams. I know the DM32 isn't state of the art, but as a tech starting out it gives you access to not only analog but digital - DMR these days is usually 200x what local repeaters are, give you access to far away contacts (no it's not "DX", DX is for HF). Almost like fishing in a bucket to say. You don't need to ker chunk local repeaters looking for life...it's already there. Get to a tall hill around you, step out and call CQ on the VHF calling freq. See what's out there. You won't know till you try.

Save the Porsche or Ferrari equipment for when *YOU* feel your ready to empty that wallet. I among many other HT"s still have my very first UV-5r V1 from ~16 years ago.. still to this day it keys up local repeaters like a pro, I have an entire room filled with gear from over the years, still works.

Just GET ON THE AIR and HAVE FUN!!!

I'm interested in learning more about MARS listening. So far all I've picked up are a brief transmission a few weeks ago, with the speaker telling someone to let them know if they needed more help, and the tail end of a weather forecast a few hours ago. Both were on 13927 kHz.

I'm in an urban area in Ohio, but I often take my radio to a nearby lake and get much better HF and SW reception there. I'm using a Tecsun PL-330 with a Tecsun AN-48X antenna. I also have an XHDATA AN-80 reel antenna that I rarely use.

Are there certain frequencies that are more active than others? Certain times of day to listen?

I realize my setup is limited, but I'm curious what I can pick up with it.

Thanks.

The song playing seemed to be some sort of ballad, I'm not sure who's hosting this station or what language it is in, I searched up 6069 KHz and 6069 KHz AM on google and didn't get any results pointing to where it could've came from, can anybody help tell me what this station is? and possibly other facts?

Olá senhores, tudo certo?

Estava dando uma olhada na web e encontrei o radio HT Baofeng DM32, um rádio digital (DMR) com algumas configurações interessantes do meu interesse. Acontece que aqui no Brasil, o DM32 tem uma diferença significativa quanto o UV32, que é apenas analógico.

Visualmente são os mesmos rádios.

A pergunta que faço aos colegas Radioamadores. Dá pra modificar a firmware do UV para deixá-lo digital?

Caso alguém conheça algum procedimento e possa compartilhar ficarei agradecido.

I’d like to make a 12v (13.8v actual) to 16v boost converter so I can charge my battery while driving. On the input end would be a cigarette lighter style plug and the other end would be PowerPoles. The output would feed a charge controller which in turn would feed the battery.

To prevent accidentally draining my vehicle’s battery I want it to work at 13.8v input, but not 12v.
Is there a kit I could use to make my own? Would it comparable to a ready to use

Title says it. I’ve loved playing around with APRS. But Ansrvr no longer sends back a list of active groups. So I’m just trying to see what’s out there.

Hello

I recently got my Technician license and have joined my local HAM club. I’m currently using a Baofeng UV-5R Mini with a roof-mounted dual-band jpole antenna.

I’m studying for General now and want to buy something I can grow into instead of replacing right away. My budget is around around $300 , and I’m fine with older gear if it’s reliable.

I'd like to learn HF while i'm studying, and use the 10m band where i can.  eventually im thinking i may learn CW, but for now will stick to phone .  

I was looking at building a QMX+, but once I added everything up, I started wondering if I’d be better off putting that money toward a used radio instead. I like the idea of doing some POTA work in the future but need to focus on one thing to start I suppose. 

If you had around $300 to spend, what radios would you keep an eye out for? Any models that are especially reliable or good for a first HF rig? Also open to any buying tips for older radios. Ii intend to build my first few antennas.

Thanks , KF8GSO

Today, I finally installed my very first antenna. Borrowed it from a good friend who introduced me to ham radio!

It's mounted at ~10 meters in height with dipoles for the 10m and 15m bands. My first tests went great, tough bands seem a bit quiet at the moment.