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Confirmed! the FT-60 is, in fact, snack sized!

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 09:48 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rz5gjj/confirmed_the_ft60_is_in_fact_snack_sized/

submitted by /u/Ok_Yogurtcloset404
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Went for a drive today. Always fun to find yourself somewhere that has a
super low noise floor. Good day for 2m, 140km simplex shot. 1/2 wave 50
watt mobile.

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 04:58 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzf8hh/went_for_a_drive_today_always_fun_to_find/

submitted by /u/TheWeakLink
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One step closer to getting on HF with this professional looking piece of gear...

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 11:35 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rz7xqs/one_step_closer_to_getting_on_hf_with_this/

submitted by /u/Stavrogin78
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Appearing for the amateur exam in india - tricks to remember Q codes?

Posted: 09 Jan 2022 12:56 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rznhtk/appearing_for_the_amateur_exam_in_india_tricks_to/


Hi I’m appearing for the licensing exam in india. I’m struggling with Q codes. Any tips on how to memorise them quickly? Struggling a bit with the electronics part as well but I guess there can’t be any shortcuts in
that. submitted by /u/arghyaghosh0104
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Welcome To Antennas 101

Posted: 09 Jan 2022 01:30 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzo012/welcome_to_antennas_101/

submitted by /u/ishmal
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running FT8

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 10:38 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzli05/running_ft8/

submitted by /u/PAT_HS7WMU
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Vertical antenna 5m telescopic wipe fishing pole

Posted: 09 Jan 2022 12:59 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rznj94/vertical_antenna_5m_telescopic_wipe_fishing_pole/

submitted by /u/PAT_HS7WMU
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30m DXCC

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 05:06 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzffkj/30m_dxcc/

submitted by /u/PAT_HS7WMU
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When you know you need to get on the air!

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 12:51 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/ryvigz/when_you_know_you_need_to_get_on_the_air/

submitted by /u/HamRadioPrep
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From Nanoamps To Gigahertz: The Worlds Most Extreme Op Amps

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 05:50 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzgbse/from_nanoamps_to_gigahertz_the_worlds_most/

submitted by /u/ishmal
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Coax for DIY HT UHF antenna UK

Posted: 09 Jan 2022 03:42 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzpyc5/coax_for_diy_ht_uhf_antenna_uk/


I have experimented with making feeder lines and antenna for a scanner with some success. Now I want to go further with my new HT on UHF. Finding it surprisingly hard to source decent coax in the UK. High Street retailers
sell rubbish, eBay let me down with poor sheilded RG58, (even had stranded core, whats that about!) So where do you source decent RG58 or better? I
have an eye on a Bazooka antenna design on YouTube that I want to
attempt. submitted by /u/Bob_Dobalina1969
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2021 events in which ham operators helped first responders

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 05:13 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzfkot/2021_events_in_which_ham_operators_helped_first/


I’m doing a write up for the local agriculture group on amateur radio and wanted to compile a quick list of 2021 events in which ham radio operators helped in emergency situations - more focused on helping emergency
responders and officials communicate during emergencies anything. Does
anyone have any examples of if happening this year?
I’ll scan in a copy of the final product once it’s done. I’m also doing some writing on farm radio use and digital repeaters. submitted by /u/NDakotaFarmer
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Anything worth doing is worth overdoing -> 16 element yagi vertically
polarized for VHF FM

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 03:10 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/ryxkc2/anything_worth_doing_is_worth_overdoing_16/

submitted by /u/sim000n
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Some of the MW DX catches this morning

Posted: 09 Jan 2022 01:05 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rznmkj/some_of_the_mw_dx_catches_this_morning/

submitted by /u/Judotimo
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Animated foFT Map

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 11:12 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rz7e0e/animated_foft_map/

submitted by /u/Turingrad
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JTDX groups.io suspended??

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 09:58 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rz5oos/jtdx_groupsio_suspended/


I got a message from the JTDX groups.io saying "The group will be
suspended, closed shortly UTC" and now the site is down.
Anybody know what happened? submitted by /u/technogeek61
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The USS MIDWAY Museum radio team at NI6IW will be on-the-air this Saturday
from 0900 to 1600 PST highlighting the start of Operation Desert Storm

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 09:41 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rz5avw/the_uss_midway_museum_radio_team_at_ni6iw_will_be/


The USS MIDWAY Museum radio team at NI6IW will be on-the-air this Saturday
from 0900 to 1600 PST highlighting the start of Operation Desert Storm, a multi-nation coalition of military forces which kicked off 17 Jan 1991 in response to Iraq’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
Following times PDT: Saturday, January 8 Analog FM, PapaSys Morning Hours:
0900 Afternoon Hours: 1300 D-STAR REF012A Morning Hours: 1000 Afternoon:
1400
Look for NI6IW on HF: 7.250 LSB 14.320 USB 14.070 PSK31 submitted by /u/brianjester
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I want to use my FTM400 for digital indoors but don't want to setup an
antenna outside

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 04:16 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzec8t/i_want_to_use_my_ftm400_for_digital_indoors_but/


Ive been burning through batteries on my FT5D HT. I have a FTM400 and would LOVE to use it indoors to work digital to my hotspot only. I dont have
access to the attic and this will be exclusively for my hotspot use until
we move locations.
Is there any special antenna I can use exclusively for working digital from
my FTM400 to my hotspot? I would only be using UHF on lowest power settings. What would be the most ideal antenna setup for this type of situation? submitted by /u/nashosted
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see me HS7WMU/qrp uSDX HF Transceiver

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 05:59 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzghz1/see_me_hs7wmuqrp_usdx_hf_transceiver/

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Refresher so I can assist someone studying for exam?

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 07:54 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzipnj/refresher_so_i_can_assist_someone_studying_for/


A friend reached out expressing interested in obtaining his ticket. He had
a number of questions and I want to be as helpful as possible. I’m
realizing the tech exam has evolved quite a bit and I don’t have
explanations for every topic any longer.
Any thoughts on a refresher for long time licensees to help out newcomers
to the hobby? I could read the Q&A pool, but though there might be a more comprehensive manner short of buying a new license study manual while
faster than reading a modern ARRL Handbook. 😉 submitted by /u/doa70
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Ive been off the air for a while. is there something wrong wiht my setup or
do 80, 40 and 20m suck right now?

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 07:29 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzi8r0/ive_been_off_the_air_for_a_while_is_there/


title says it really .. I can hear digital but at night when my kids are asleep, its just digital bleeps and bloops between spinning the dial. :( submitted by /u/UCP_Director_of_420
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10M open, Eastern US.

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 07:28 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzi81k/10m_open_eastern_us/


www.DXmaps.com submitted by /u/WizerOne
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Grounding question for mobile install.

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 03:34 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzde1q/grounding_question_for_mobile_install/


I purchased both the Yaesu FT-891 and FTM-300D and plan to practice the
hobby from a vehicle. Both come with over 6 feet of DC power cable fused. I know that it is recommended to connect directly to the battery for the
positive side, but they supply the same length for grounding. I’m torn in
my understanding about keeping grounds as short as possible and just using
the full length and grounding to the chassis at the same point as the car battery is. Wouldn’t this prevent ground loops? submitted by /u/Stargazer12am
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Question About Amplifiers

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 07:10 PM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rzhvqy/question_about_amplifiers/


Really stupid question but I was wondering why someone cant just use a car amplifier in lieu of a normal amplifier intended for Amateur Radio use.
This is the amplifier I was questioning as to why someone cant use it for
ham purposes, with modifications, of course, or any other nonspecific amplifier.
The MRV-M500 - Alpine Monoblock 500Watt from Amazon submitted by /u/TomTheTruck
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Buying on QRZ swap meet

Posted: 08 Jan 2022 06:00 AM PST https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/rz0hh6/buying_on_qrz_swap_meet/


Anyone over buy something from the swap meet? How did you handle payment? submitted by /u/bugger_allz
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