Ohhh ok. I didn’t know that. How much you think that set up would cost?
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Ham Radio Operators?
- Thread starter splingbobble
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Kilo Kilo Four Oscar Bravo November. 12 years now broadcasting on an Icom IC 7300, Astron RS35M power supply.
Is the Ham Radio Outlet worth the drive from Kennesaw once I'm licensed and ready to buy a small, budget friendly home setup? I'll be buying blind, with only my knowledge from the ol' interwebs.
I bought my last transceiver there and they had a very good price. Got the power supply and a new antenna tuner at the same time. They had a great selection, good prices and were knowledgeable about every piece of gear in the store, including the used gear. They have a web site and you can shop there to get an idea of what you might be looking for.
You might also want to check out MFJ they manufacture and sell a whole lot of different Ham gear. I have previously purchased antenna tuners from them and antennas also. They are mail order but ship pretty quickly.
Good luck
73
getting closer to wanting to take the technicians license test. I'm almost scoring 80% on every practice exam. I want to get that average up to 85% before I go online to take it. I still don't know what the hell I'm doing, but I'll be able to pass the test
That is correct
It has to be overseen by volunteer licensed operators...but COVID required a shift and from what I've read, while a lot of folks still think in-person is easier, more and more folks are getting licensed online
OP, here's a link to a local club that might be useful. https://wr4mg.us/
I'm too busy to be a club guy, and I like self-study, so I've done it on my own. But most people swear the club interaction is essential for mentoring, and I generally agree. Just know that like all types of clubs, one might be a good fit and the other not so much.
The question is, why ham radio? It's a technical hobby with lots to do for low-tech people like me. But if you're just looking for local commo, you might try something like GMRS which requires a license but no test. The license covers your whole immediate family. It still has rules, but they're not complicated. You just need good-quality radios. Look at the North Georgia GMRS network which has networked repeaters covering a lot of Georgia and neighboring states: https://nggmrs.org/.
Have fun!
