The OP, or is this a general question (no pun intended?)
There are a number of manufacturers out there. More antenna configurations than you can shake a stick at. Radios can be old "boat anchor" tube radios, or solid-state rigs, or even SDRs which are more computer peripherals with an antenna connection that have a USB connection to a PC that's used to drive them. For money you can go cheap or go expensive. My fervent wish is that when I die, my wife doesn't sell my radios for what I told her I paid for them.
Yeah. Radios like the 718 or 706 look like they're going for $350-450. The next tier is like $700-800. I have an Elecraft KX3 - that's like $900 plus the amp for another thousand or so. Not a cheap hobby by any stretch.
There's a repeater that is interlinked with the Vermont Allstar Network that I occasionally listen to. The node that I hear is in the southern Poconos of PA. The repeater is on 70cm.
I haven't pulled out my HF rig in a while. No reason other than I'm busy. Might be time to put a wire in the air and give a listen.
I was listening to repeaters in DC and I've heard nothing.
WTF is it about HAMs that make so many blue-pilled?
That makes a lot of sense. I'm inheriting a 15' tall stack of QSL magazines. Lucky me.
Ever notice that Q sent folks to voat.co/QRV?
Are_You_Ready
Typically politics and religion are not discussed on ham radio. Not saying ever, just unwritten rule. I'm a HAM...
Interesting - not my thing - but interesting - what gear do you buy ?
The OP, or is this a general question (no pun intended?) There are a number of manufacturers out there. More antenna configurations than you can shake a stick at. Radios can be old "boat anchor" tube radios, or solid-state rigs, or even SDRs which are more computer peripherals with an antenna connection that have a USB connection to a PC that's used to drive them. For money you can go cheap or go expensive. My fervent wish is that when I die, my wife doesn't sell my radios for what I told her I paid for them.
Yeah. Radios like the 718 or 706 look like they're going for $350-450. The next tier is like $700-800. I have an Elecraft KX3 - that's like $900 plus the amp for another thousand or so. Not a cheap hobby by any stretch.
http://www.websdr.org/
Here is a web based, controllable receiver.
I’m exploring getting my license reinstated or re-exam fight now. Advance class license. I was a code guy myself...CQ CQ CQ
Thank you for this. I did see where advanced was removed. I got my novice license at 11 and technician license at 12. Been a few years ago!! ?
There's a repeater that is interlinked with the Vermont Allstar Network that I occasionally listen to. The node that I hear is in the southern Poconos of PA. The repeater is on 70cm.
I haven't pulled out my HF rig in a while. No reason other than I'm busy. Might be time to put a wire in the air and give a listen.