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ARRL Field Day 2022 - June 25th - 26th - Megathread

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 06:32 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdm43a/arrl_field_day_2022_june_25th_26th_megathread/


Advertise your field day, post pictures of activities and discuss anything related to ARRL Field Day (FD) 2022 here. Comments will be sorted by new.
What is ARRL Field Day?
Field Day is ham radios open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radios science, skill and service to our
communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency
preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single
event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio.
Link To Flyer
Can I participate?
Yes! Anyone can participate. If you dont have a license and youre
interested in amateur radio, this is the perfect event. Many clubs/groups
host whats known as GOTA (Get On The Air) station which will get you on the
air making contacts with a licensed ham helping you out along the way.
Click here to find the nearest FD site to you
Rules And Other Information
If you plan on participating, please make sure to read the rules as they
change from year to year.
This thread will be updated as needed. Please avoid posting new threads
related to Field Day. It should go here. submitted by /u/ItsBail
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Digi mode for longer text?

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 07:55 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdnvbf/digi_mode_for_longer_text/


Ive been trying out FT8, and its pretty cool, but now Im wondering about
modes where you can send longer messages. Would any of these modes work
with the WSJT software, or do I need another program. If someone can point
me to a good resource where I can read up on it, itd be appreciated.
Thanks! submitted by /u/physical_kid
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FT8 on 40M is poppin tonight

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 09:32 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vddkqz/ft8_on_40m_is_poppin_tonight/

submitted by /u/jonecat
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New diy 222 MHz antenna (details in comments)

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 07:15 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdb1sq/new_diy_222_mhz_antenna_details_in_comments/

submitted by /u/Ironring1
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Raytheon GM114/A schematics

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 10:45 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdrnt5/raytheon_gm114a_schematics/


Anyone possess copies of the Raytheon GM114/A schematics or service manual?
I found a beautiful set at the local antique shop. But documentation online
is very sparse. Id hate to recap based on visual ID, in case I miss
something, or the markings have worn off. I tried r/vintageradios, but no bites. Technically it covers ham bands on receive so.... :) submitted
by /u/gboone88
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NA1SS has been active the last few days on the ISS crossband repeater!

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 10:07 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdqsv3/na1ss_has_been_active_the_last_few_days_on_the/

submitted by /u/JBstrikesagain
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Diy shack in a box with SDR

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 07:03 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdmrb3/diy_shack_in_a_box_with_sdr/


With the falling cost of cheap electronic components these days, like
Raspberry Pis, LimeSDR, amplifiers etc...
Would it be possible for somebody who is competent with electronics to skip
the "shack in a box" phase and just build my own HF VHF, UHF rig with the
above components?
With current software options, could you replicate all the functionality of something like an IC-705, or would such a primitive build and open source software be severely lacking? submitted by /u/klintbeastwood10
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Just need to get it all setup!

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 03:24 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vd6foq/just_need_to_get_it_all_setup/

submitted by /u/K1ng-Harambe
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Hf noise floor on battery vs power supply...?

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 11:40 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdfktz/hf_noise_floor_on_battery_vs_power_supply/


I had only been running my Yaesu ft-891 off battery power since first
getting started on hf in March of this year. Recently I upgraded to an
Ft-Dx10, and decided to get a power supply along with it.
A Samlex 1223 switching power supply turned out to be really noisy. Like a hissing, crashing ocean wave type noise every 15 to 20 seconds. My next
power supply is a linear Astron Rs-35. It doesnt have the ocean wave noise,
so I figured so far, so good.
But, when I switched back to battery power just to compare, my noise floor dropped. There was a dx station I could barely hear with the Astron
running, that became just enough of a bit more intelligible to work them on battery power.
Admittedly this is just one example, and Ive got more testing to do... But,
Im interested in your thoughts on whether running your hf rig from a good quality linear power supply will always be noisier than running on battery power.
Also, I can say with a fair amount of certainty that Im not dealing with
QRM from inside my house. There is a web sdr receiver not far from me, and their noise floor is always within one s unit of mine...
Anyway, Thanks in advance and 73! submitted by /u/VisualEyez33
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Connecting radio to my PC monitor?

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 09:21 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdprnl/connecting_radio_to_my_pc_monitor/


Not sure if this is possible, but I dont really have space on my desktop
for two screens. I have a FTDX10, which can be connected to an external monitor, so heres what Im wondering: is there a way to connect it to my PC
or main monitor, and run it windowed? Basically, Id like to see my PCs
output and the radios output on one monitor. submitted by
/u/physical_kid
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How to increase repeater traffic?

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 05:51 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vd9fkb/how_to_increase_repeater_traffic/


As the title suggests, I’m looking for ways to increase our local repeater usage. I wouldn’t say we have the usual OM’s hanging out on the repeaters all day to come back to people, as I’ve noticed that helps a bit. We have a great repeater with excellent reach, and tons of people listen, but only listen. They’re not mike shy as they’ll check into our weekly nets, and I’ve made our repeater available via online stream (+ EchoLink node has
been establish for decades+).
It just seems dead. Many repeaters in the area are quiet but in particular, ours is dead.
We host a weekly net, and sometimes you’ll get someone who’ll come back to you. I’m not one for rag chew myself, but I’m always happy to get on to come back to someone.
How would you go about drumming up traffic? submitted by /u/MrDrMrs
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Connecting a FT5D to a dual hotspot

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 06:54 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdmk62/connecting_a_ft5d_to_a_dual_hotspot/


Hello,
I am unable to get my radio connected to a fusion hotspot I can change room
and I see activity on my radio it will say >CallSign-RPT and when I press
the PTT it will says TX-INHIB.
Can someone point to the right direction?

And I also dont believe that I am the only FT5D owner that trying to
connect to a hotspot and only difference is the Dual Hat. submitted by /u/alcanjp
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Ed fong dbj1 vs tram 1480 sweeps

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 03:41 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vd6t34/ed_fong_dbj1_vs_tram_1480_sweeps/

submitted by /u/sparkyfly
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Setting CW mode default settings on an FT-891

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 08:19 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdc8xl/setting_cw_mode_default_settings_on_an_ft891/


So, Im learning CW and trying to get more proficient at it. I could do a
SOTA spot if I had to, but thats the extent of it. Every time I switch to
CW mode, my width is all the way back up at 2400 Hz. Id like it to stay at 500Hz, where its easier to distinguish nearby signals. Is there a way to
set that bandwidth as default for CW mode? submitted by /u/NWRoamer
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Does anyone have a RS-BA1 CD Version 2 ISO?

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 08:17 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdc80z/does_anyone_have_a_rsba1_cd_version_2_iso/


I have a licensed copy however, my CD is damaged.
It would be nice not to have to shell out another $130+ just to get a
working cd. submitted by /u/tangofoxtrot256
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Why want it

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 07:51 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdbqbd/why_want_it/


Why do many people want unlocked radios, specifically in GMRS range? Is
this just wanting freedom from the restrictions in place or is there
something hypothetically useful about being able to transmit higher power
on there instead of using amateur bands? submitted by
/u/Mysterious_One_9657
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$330

Posted: 16 Jun 2022 09:29 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdpxz4/330/


Right now on a budget I have $330 that I have for a radio, I have a Xiegu
g90 Radio I’m hoping I can get more power and a radio though, so should I sell my Xiegu radio, or should I just buy an amp for it or should I wait
and save my money up for a bigger radio, to be honest I would like to keep
my Xiegu g90 Radio I’ve worked approximately 2000 mile radio contact with
my Xiegu g90 Radio just using a CB radio antenna on my truck I reached
Panama. submitted by /u/Routine_Watercress76
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Bay-Net DMR, Fusion, and Workbench Podcast Net 03:00 GMT Thursday!

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 04:59 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vd8eqp/baynet_dmr_fusion_and_workbench_podcast_net_0300/


Please feel free to join us on DMR talkgroup 31075 or Fusion room
WW6BAY-ROOM at 03:00 GMT Thursday to ragchew about whats on your bench this week.
Looking forward to hearing from some of you!
73 de KF6GPE submitted by /u/kf6gpe
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FMCW Radar Power Meter

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 04:30 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vd7ug4/fmcw_radar_power_meter/


Id like to measure the signal power from an automotive radar in the 24GHz
range (or even 77GHz). Ive been looking for a portable power meter,
preferably a handheld device, for some days now, without any luck.
Does anyone know of such a device?
For now, Ive only found extremely expensive Rhode & Schwarz measurement equipment. submitted by /u/FoxchildWasTaken
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Headset adapter question. H10-76 to rugged racing handheld dual pin

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 09:14 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdd8x4/headset_adapter_question_h1076_to_rugged_racing/


First off I realize this is most likely a stupid idea but I end up using a headset for long periods of time on cheap handhelds. I have David Clark
h10-76 from work though and would like to figure out the wiring to build an adapter so I can use it on our rugged racing rdh radio. I realize there is
an impedance issue but any help is greatly appreciated. submitted by /u/oscartgrouch_
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WSJT QSOs to QRZ?

Posted: 15 Jun 2022 08:30 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vdcgc5/wsjt_qsos_to_qrz/


Is there way to transfer QSOs in WSJT to my QRZ logbook? It sounds like I
need to be a QRZ subscriber for this to work. Thanks! submitted by /u/physical_kid
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