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* how to tune into ham radio?candycane
+- Re: how to tune into ham radio?Gamgee
+- Re: how to tune into ham radio?Weatherman
+- how to tune into ham radio?Phigan
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From: candycane@VERT/BTTMLSS (candycane)
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Subject: how to tune into ham radio?
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Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:11:00 +0000
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 by: candycane - Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:11 UTC

Hi!
I've never used ham radio before, but the ham radio scene seems quite cool.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a radio to buy and how to tune into
one?

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To: candycane
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 by: Gamgee - Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:20 UTC

-=> candycane wrote to All <=-

ca> Hi!
ca> I've never used ham radio before, but the ham radio scene seems
ca> quite cool. Does anyone have any recommendations for a radio to
ca> buy and how to tune into one?

Ummmm, perhaps you should look into getting a license first...?

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From: weatherman@VERT/TLCBBS (Weatherman)
To: candycane
Subject: Re: how to tune into ham radio?
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 by: Weatherman - Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:56 UTC

> Hi!
> I've never used ham radio before, but the ham radio scene seems quite cool.
> Does anyone have any recommendations for a radio to buy and how to tune into
> one?

I think the best way to start is by listening. You can listen to local traffic
on UHF/VHF scanners, analog will do, digital not needed. You can also try some
of the scanner apps available for phones and tablets. Many of those will have
the capability to listen in on local VHF and UHF repeaters.

For worldwide listening, grab a fairly decent shortwave receive that has
LSB/USB (Lower Side Band/Upper Side Band) and AM capability. You'll want to be
able to listen to 80, 40, 30, 20, 15, and 10 meter bands. 160 meter would be
nice, but doubtful you'll find a portable SW receiver that would function
satisfactorily there.

Listen to the traffic, if you find that you'd like to be licensed to transmit,
contact a local radio club and see if they offer any licensing classes.

My wife got her ticket after studying for only three days. The Technician
ticket is very easy to get. All you have to do is pass a 35 question multiple
choice exam.

Regards,
-==*>Weatherman<*==-

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From: phigan@VERT/TACOPRON (Phigan)
To: candycane
Subject: how to tune into ham radio?
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 by: Phigan - Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:42 UTC

Re: how to tune into ham radio?
By: candycane to All on Thu Aug 24 2023 04:11 am

> I've never used ham radio before, but the ham radio scene seems quite cool.
> Does anyone have any recommendations for a radio to buy and how to tune into

Like others suggested, maybe just find something to listen with, first. A nice handheld scanner (or even desktop) can be fun. Check for hamfests (read: overglorified radio-related swap meets) in your area. Talk to various old farts that have tables with radios. You can often find scanners at those for reasonably cheap (which is subjective). I was at a hamfest, saw a pristine looking Radio Shack PRO-89 scanner priced at $20, and immediately pulled out the money. Sometimes it's worth haggling, but sometimes it's just already a good deal.

If you can just talk to some of those dudes about being interested in radio, someone might even just give you an old scanner they don't use.

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From: khronos@VERT/CWSHACK (Khronos)
To: candycane
Subject: how to tune into ham radio?
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Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:58:32 -0400
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 by: Khronos - Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:58 UTC

Re: how to tune into ham radio?
By: candycane to All on Thu Aug 24 2023 04:11:00

Hi,
I don't know if this has been covered as I am far behind in reading messages, but if you want to see what is out there check out www.websdr.org.
Read up on what portions of the bands are voice to get started.

Tom

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