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Weekly Information / Mentor / New License Thread

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 06:00 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbbo3v/weekly_information_mentor_new_license_thread/


This thread is used for those who just passed their tests to introduce themselves, a place to ask questions that you think dont deserve its own
thread and a place to brag!
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That Easter egg you find in your new vehicle

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 11:15 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbwvws/that_easter_egg_you_find_in_your_new_vehicle/

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'Use It or... Sell It' - $Millions for Ham Radio

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 08:28 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbesdl/use_it_or_sell_it_millions_for_ham_radio/


Use It or... Sell It - $Millions for Ham Radio
Back when the Internet was young - the 1980s - ham radio was granted a
block of internet addresses for experimentation. Nearly everything about
the Internet was experimental back then, and this resource fit right in.
Hams involved in things like Packet Radio - also new in the 1980s - used
these addresses to route signals around on radio networks and through the Internet. But that block of addresses we got was huger than huge - millions
of addresses, out of the 4 Billion+ addresses that the initial address
scheme, called IPv4, created. And through today, weve barely scratched the surface of using them.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Internet also got huger than huge, and started gobbling up all the other IPv4 addresses, until about a decade ago, they
were all used up! OK, not every address was actually in use, but they were
all assigned to someone. You couldnt get a new one just by asking. You had
to buy one. And as with any resource that started becoming scarce, the
price went up (gallon of gas, anyone?).
In 2019, the hams charged with maintaining and distributing the block of addresses assigned to ham radio, known as 44Net because the addresses all
began with the number 44, recognized the monetary value of the resource. At market prices, what we had was now worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
They could sell some those addresses for a huge chunk of change.
And so they did. They sold about a quarter of the original block for over
$100 Million. And they began giving that money away to ham groups who
proposed projects that needed grant funding. Just a few in 2019, many more
in 2020 and 2021. The original $100 Million was boosted considerably by the stock market, and it forms an endowment fund that earns more than $10
Million each year. Thats roughly the amount that is awarded among dozens of grants, ranging from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands.
This is all done though the Amateur Radio Digital Communications Foundation (ARDC, at www.ampr.org). Dont let the Digital mislead you - its from the
groups heritage in early digital communications - but the grants go to a
wide variety of projects. I suspect that a project involving digital
innovation may warm their hearts a little extra, but just a little.
In the large scheme of things, a few hundred million dollars isnt a big
deal. Not when Twitter is going for over $40 Billion, and even a startup
thats never made any money can fetch an IPO or venture capital in the
billions. But compared to, say, the ARRLs annual budget, reported to be
about $14 Million, this is... Ill say it again... huge. And its just
getting started. Think of the innovation this can spur.
The ARDC hasnt been hiding. The grants often make news in the Ham Radio
media as well as general media. But their involvement is usually just
mentioned as through a grant provided by ARDC. Their background isnt well known.
You can learn more, and perhaps decide to apply for a grant for your
501(c)(3) nonprofit, at their website, www.ampr.org. The roots of that
website URL go back to the groups roots in AMPRNet - the 44Net - back in
the 80s. And they do more than dole out cash. Theyre still innovating and promoting digital in Amateur Radio.
And you can hear from the groups Outreach Manager - John Hays K7VE, the guy
you talk to about getting a grant - on the June 12 episode of HamRadioNow -
HRN 431: Grant... Wished (plus Biggest FCC Fine and VHF Contest)
BTW, you may have noted that I stayed away from a technical discussion of Internet addresses and 44Net. You can find a few other Reddit posts about
that over the past few years, and they (and their comments) go deep into arguments about IPv4, IPv6 (the Internets answer to running out of IPv4 addresses) and the long-term value of a 44 address. Nobody seems to dispute that selling them was a good idea. The question seems to be: should we sell more of them before the value goes down? submitted by /u/KN4AQ
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Amateur Radio means different things to different people, what does it mean
to you?

Posted: 14 Jun 2022 04:20 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vc17tf/amateur_radio_means_different_things_to_different/


Every human has their own life story and at some point that story gained a chapter about Amateur Radio. For me it is a place where I can experiment,
learn and challenge my understanding of the world. It gives me joy,
connects me to others and allows me to claim a spot for myself at the table
of life.
What does it mean to you? submitted by /u/vk6flab
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Ham.Live now integrated with QRZ

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 10:23 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbw29y/hamlive_now_integrated_with_qrz/


Hey gang, as you might recall I announced Ham.Live (beta) a couple months
ago here. Since then the software has come a long way. Were out of beta and fully integrated with QRZ (when non-members are checked in, all station
details are provided via QRZ).
Fyi - Ham.Live is a modern platform-independent (feature rich) alternative
to Netlogger.
73 - KK6BEB submitted by /u/ExerciseLater
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Has anyone here learned Morse code/CW after the age of 50?

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 09:36 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbgb5u/has_anyone_here_learned_morse_codecw_after_the/


Ive been wanting to learn CW, but it feels like a real mountain to climb.
Had I learned it at a much younger age, it might have been pretty easy to
pick up, but the ol noggin just aint as nimble as it used to be.
Ill be 55 this year, and I was just wondering whats worked well for others
in my shoes. submitted by /u/Geek_Verve
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After giving up with local QRM, I drove to a nearby reserve and wasn't very impressed.

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 10:17 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbvz01/after_giving_up_with_local_qrm_i_drove_to_a/


Photo: https://files.project-2501.net/Radio/VID20220611183739_reencode_1080p.png Video: https://files.project-2501.net/Radio/VID20220611183739_reencode_1080p.mp4
I drove 20km to a nearby reserve the other night and I ended up with a lot
of S5-S9 interference, it was everywhere from 3Mhz to 15Mhz. The reserve
was on top of a hill and there were only a handful of houses around. I was using a IC-705 and a EFHW antenna in a tree.
It was the first time Id been there and was trying to get away from my
local interference...
Any idea what could have caused it? I can only imagine I ended up near a commercial transmitter?
Am I missing something, or just bad location? submitted by /u/Buzzard
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Need some help with an underperforming long wire antenna

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 04:02 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbp0zo/need_some_help_with_an_underperforming_long_wire/


Ive been a ham for ages but I havent worked HF in a decade or more and have always been weak on antennas. Im trying to help my mother (my whole family
is licensed) with one of her antennas and I could use some advice.
Her favorite radio activity is chasing long-wave beacons (200 kHz range),
and for that shes installed a 1,000-foot receive-only long wire antenna
about 7 off the ground. A friend of hers supplied a matching transformer
that I helped her install but the setup is not performing as expected and
Im not sure if the friend understood her setup or if Im getting it wrong.
Her rig is an IC-7410, which is connected with about 50 of RG6 to the transformer at the head of the antenna, and also to a ground rod. The transformer is wound 33:11 on a high permeability FT 114-75 toroid and has
an F connector on the secondary and banana plugs on the primary.
My first concern is that the IC-7410 is expecting a 50 ohm antenna. RG6 is
75 ohm coax, which the builder of the transformer is aware of so Im
assuming he knows what hes doing. Im also unsure of the grounding setup. Im assuming the rig has a ground close to the main antenna tower. I put in a ground rod at the start of the long wire per the instructions with the transformer. I dont know if the two grounds are kosher.
Any suggestions? What equipment would be appropriate for testing? I dont
have a VNA. I do have an HP 8920A with a spectrum analyzer and tracking generator and a directional coupler that Ive used for testing VHF
transmitting antennas, but again Im weak on RF theory and thoroughly rusty
at all of this.
Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/madsci
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BNC > SMA for hard use HTs, change my mind

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 12:27 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbk6k0/bnc_sma_for_hard_use_hts_change_my_mind/


Ive been a ham radio operator for more than 15 years and used quite a few different HTs over the years and I just picked up an IC-V80 and its making
me realize how much I miss BNC connectors. I drag my radio a lot of places
with me in varying weather conditions and situations where I may be doing manual labor and I just love the build of this thing.
Did I miss something as to why the industry seems to have moved to SMA for everything? Is it just because the connectors are cheap on the industrial market due to wifi and LTE devices using them?
Curious to hear everybodys comments. submitted by /u/programmer_guybpf
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CWCom dead?

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 03:52 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbosvu/cwcom_dead/


Ive been interested in ham radio for years now but the license is
intimidating, i thought id try this software that lets you talk on the
internet in morse, i connected to the calling channel and started calling
CQ with the first three letters of my name as callsign but i got no reply.
Is this software dead or just that no one is online at this time?
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Very Basic Beginners Question

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 01:53 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbm5e2/very_basic_beginners_question/

submitted by /u/transtaylorswift
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Need help looking for a new handheld

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 08:19 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbtxyw/need_help_looking_for_a_new_handheld/


Hello r/amateurradio,
Im in the market for a 2 meter/70 cm handheld that runs on CR123A
batteries. Do you guys happen to know of any? submitted by /u/galm12
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Are there countries other than the US that allow unlicenced transmission
while a control operator is present?

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 12:40 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vb6prw/are_there_countries_other_than_the_us_that_allow/


Hello everyone!
Im licenced in Germany (see my username), but during studying for my test,
I consumed a fair bit of American ressources on amateur radio topics.
During that, I discovered a bit of regulation which is completely
nonexistent in Germany, but it made me curious.
As I understand it, any unlicenced person can transmit and talk, as long as
a control operator who is licenced is within reach - using that operators callsign and privileges.
In Germany, this would be illegal - for something like this to happen
legally you would have to file for another, seperate callsign designated
for training purposes only.
Now for my question: Is this regulation unique to the US, or are there
other countries who have similar rules?
If one googles for control operator and amateur radio, understandably
(because of the English language), only the US shows up, so here I am
asking all the fabulous hams out there who might know other countries rules: Are there countries other than the US that allow unlicenced transmission
while a control operator is present?
73 and good DX, DO4SCW submitted by /u/do4scw
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Anyone know of an active loop receiver HF antenna that works and wont break
the bank?

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 05:38 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbqx97/anyone_know_of_an_active_loop_receiver_hf_antenna/


I’m looking for an active loop antenna for receiving only. Ideally, it
would sit indoors on my desk. I came across this one (https://www.theemcshop.com/loop-antennas/3362-ala-30m-active-loop-antenna-for-magnetic-field-testing.html)
at a 12” diameter, but it’s more than $3k!!
Does anybody have any other suggestions? I also saw the MFJ one, but it got horrible reviews.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Edit: Anybody have luck with the AOR LA400? submitted by /u/shadowcorp
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20 watts

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 01:45 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vblz6g/20_watts/


I have a Xiegu G90 radio and I enjoy this radio, however I’m looking for a little bit more power wattage in a ham radio and if I bought an amplifier
for it it would cost about as much as getting a 100 watt radio. So what are some of the great radios that have built-in antenna tuners in them that
covers all bands all modes that are around $300 or up to $320? submitted
by /u/Routine_Watercress76
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Basic question: connecting power cable to supply?

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 05:09 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbqd1b/basic_question_connecting_power_cable_to_supply/


The power cable coming from my FTDX-10 is just bare wire on the end that
goes to the power supply. Right now, I just have it wrapped around the
binding post, but looking for a better solution. This is the power unit: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/mfj-4230mv
Suggestions? I dont have a crimping tool, and dont know how to solder, so
plug and play would be great. submitted by /u/physical_kid
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Folks interested in Morse code, check out the DitDit.fm podcast

Posted: 12 Jun 2022 06:40 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vb0uol/folks_interested_in_morse_code_check_out_the/


I was happy to see a new episode recently after a long pause. Great stuff
for people learning or getting starting in Morse code - available wherever
you get your podcasts.
https://www.ditdit.fm/shows submitted by /u/AE0NS-radio
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Quick question on encryption

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 02:15 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbmo7u/quick_question_on_encryption/


If I were to send a https request over ax.25 (for example), would I be
breaking the "no encryption" rule? The callsign of sender/receiver would
still be readable and Im in the uk if that changes anything submitted
by /u/Olliroxx
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Red Cross HAM teams in Puerto Rico Relief Effort

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 09:39 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbgdps/red_cross_ham_teams_in_puerto_rico_relief_effort/


Just reading about this response and wondering if there are any HAMs that
were part of this team. Could you PM me or share your story here. I would
like to learn more about how you used Winlink during your response. http://www.arrl.org/news/american-red-cross-asks-arrl-s-assistance-with-puerto-rico-relief-effort
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by /u/ScaredGorilla902
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Sporadic E propagation event

Posted: 12 Jun 2022 06:42 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vb0wd7/sporadic_e_propagation_event/


I’m in Vermillion, SD, and just received WRVQ-FM from Richmond, VA clear as
a bell for about 15 minutes, followed by WPTI (N. Carolina) on the same frequency (94.5 MHz).
I’ve been a ham for almost 20 years and never have observed this directly before. What was fascinating was that I didn’t observe this effect on any other frequency, just 94.5.
Anybody else get unusual DX today? submitted by /u/system37
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i break missed calls record on my hyt

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 01:44 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vb7kmo/i_break_missed_calls_record_on_my_hyt/

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Share mic between IC7300 and FT991a?

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 07:11 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbd42k/share_mic_between_ic7300_and_ft991a/


Ive got both an Icom IC7300 and a Yaesu FT991a in my little shack here. I
built a new shelf for them and didnt take into account where I want to hang mics and honestly that would make it kind of messy. Im thinking about just getting a nice desk mic. Is there some gadget that would let me share one between the two radios without too much futzing around? (Or a headset.
Thats an option too I suppose.) submitted by /u/GregP74
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Passed my Tech and General yesterday!

Posted: 12 Jun 2022 08:00 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vanrho/passed_my_tech_and_general_yesterday/


Im working on copying CW now and am really interested in QRP CW for
POTA/SOTA. Any advice for rigs, CW study, or general advice is most welcome!
In case anyone is interested, my study process was to skim Gordon Wests
books, then use premade decks in Anki for spaced repetition, and then
circle back to Gordo for questions I was struggling with. It probably would have been a bit more efficient to prime Gordos books more closely before
diving in to spaced repetition, but overall Id say it was a pretty
efficient process.
See you guys on the air soon! submitted by /u/kelovitro
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Red Pitaya SDR

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 08:05 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vbe9am/red_pitaya_sdr/


Just ordered one of these: https://redpitaya.com/product/sdrlab-122-16-standard-kit/
Most RBN skimmers use Red Pitaya hardware.
Its got 50 ohm I/O so could be used as a very QRP transceiver - 154 mW if
my calculations are correct - without any additional hardware. submitted
by /u/Middle_Phase_6988
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Trying my hand at the VHF contest / trying out my setup for Field Day

Posted: 12 Jun 2022 09:58 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vaq6y0/trying_my_hand_at_the_vhf_contest_trying_out_my/

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New to ham, got a Yaesu FT 60, want a second HT radio with Digital. Was thinking D-star or Fusion, thoughts? What might be more future-proof?

Posted: 12 Jun 2022 12:06 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vaswu0/new_to_ham_got_a_yaesu_ft_60_want_a_second_ht/


Thanks submitted by /u/RogueKnave
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