<<Hams Check-in Here>>

shane4x4 · 09-12-2007, 09:04 AM

I'd like to compose a list of ALL the HAMS on the board (and other boards I'm on). Part of an effort some of us are talking about to promote Amateur Radio for use in off road hobbies.

I'll start:
KC0KWO - Colorado Springs - 2m/70cm - Shane W.

pennywize · 09-12-2007, 10:34 AM

Kg6foj

Jake94 · 09-12-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shane4x4

KC0KWO - Colorado Springs - 2m/70cm - Shane W.

KC0*** Littleton, CO

Shane, do you use the CoConn (http://www.colcon.org/repeaters.html) machines?

shane4x4 · 09-13-2007, 01:02 PM

I haven't, but once I get my mobile installed - I will

polishdub · 09-27-2007, 05:06 PM

Ke7ext

Gator · 09-27-2007, 05:11 PM

been using cb's for a while, but growing interest in 2m. I'll be watching to see what kind of turn out you get.

My dad is kd4pqs, but he doesn't wheel anymore.

firemaniac · 09-30-2007, 04:11 PM

KD7ZKB Western WA

I have my rig in my Astro (the command van) currently, considering getting another for the toy

73
Chris

ozziesironmanoffroad · 09-30-2007, 04:26 PM

sorry to thread hijack, but what exactly is the difference between a HAM and a CB?

Gator · 10-01-2007, 05:03 AM

There are many differences.

1. You have to have a license to operate a HAM radio
2. You don't get all of the cursing and drug deals going down over the radio
3. The FCC has CB radio's restricted to 4 watts which equals about 4 - 5 miles depending on terrain.
4. HAM radio's can get out much much further on their own and even further through the use of repeaters
5. HAM radio's are what the storm chasers use when tracking severe weather, so you get real time info even faster if you monitor those frequencies.
6. You can talk to the space shuttles while they are in orbit.
7. You can make phone calls with your radio via "autopatch"
8. You don't have to know morse code like in the past. They have no code licensing now.

The list really keeps going on, but those are some high points for the average person not familiar with radio frequencies and electronics. HAM radio operators also have clubs and gatherings such as "HAMfest" get together where they trade / sell equipment and set up mock situations to simulate communications breakdowns in emergency situations. It's all really interesting. It's the equivalent of our local off road clubs for those we used to call "Geeks" in school. (sorry HAM's trying to keep it real here) Only difference is that they play with really cool toys that could benefit all of us on the trail (radio communications, GPS, electronics, etc.).

ozziesironmanoffroad · 10-01-2007, 05:34 AM

hmm.... and you get a ham license from the county courthouse, right? or is there somewhere special to go? i have a CB in the garage with a 800w linear that im not sure works, but i think if a cop were to see it he'd be kinda suspicious

Gator · 10-01-2007, 05:51 AM

They have designated testing areas in or near your city. It's not really a government sponsored type thing where you can just go in and pay for a license. You actually have to pass a test to get licensed. The test looks to be mostly electrical and radio frequency theory. I have actually started studying some of the materials so that I can take and pass the test. Any further detail would really need to come from someone who is already licensed. It would be nice to hear from someone with a 2m (Tech - No Code) license about some of the details.

ozziesironmanoffroad · 10-01-2007, 06:09 AM

yeah. thanks

plumb bob · 10-22-2007, 11:45 AM

And there endeth the thread, so come on Hams, speak up ( or is it a secret?)

I know here in the UK to get a Ham licence, you needed to take some very technical tests and exams, and be able to build your own base station antenna from scratch( as they didn't used to sell them off the shelf)

During the Falklands war, the Hams fed info around the world that would otherwise not have been available, therefore saving British lives, and I'm sure that goes for a lot of other conflicts around the world too.

There are a couple of Hams on my home forum;

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/index.php

Some of the Hams I came across in the '80's (when I was a spotty teen cb'er) were quite snobbish towards us, but I guess you can't blame them really, as they have to do a lot of work to get a licence and are regulated, and a lot of cb'ers at the time were comeplete *ssholes.

SC4Runner · 10-23-2007, 08:49 AM

Where do you get information on HAMs? I want to study for taking a test. I think HAM would be good in Baja, but do you need central access points?

plumb bob · 10-23-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC4Runner

Where do you get information on HAMs? I want to study for taking a test. I think HAM would be good in Baja, but do you need central access points?

Try here:

http://www.eham.net/newham/howtobecome

SC4Runner · 10-28-2007, 09:32 AM

Oh well, looks like it wouldn't work in Baja legally, eh?

Anyways, this is some techhie stuff right here. I am still reading. Great info, thanks!

CHill3 · 11-18-2007, 12:44 PM

Chris K7AZ signing on to the Forum. Would like to hear/see info/stories on installing and use of HF/VHF/UHF radios in a 4Runner. Hope is is easier than my old Explorer.

mrNatural · 11-27-2007, 12:54 PM

kf6ezz

i used to be a turkey, now i'm a ham

SAR · 11-30-2007, 06:06 PM

N8VKF - Bucks County, PA

alanh · 12-01-2007, 04:00 PM

KE7AXC

Seattle

09-12-2007, 09:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
shane4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 47	<<Hams Check-in Here>> I'd like to compose a list of ALL the HAMS on the board (and other boards I'm on). Part of an effort some of us are talking about to promote Amateur Radio for use in off road hobbies. I'll start: KC0KWO - Colorado Springs - 2m/70cm - Shane W. __________________ -- '07 FJC TRD w/3" Toytec, Ellis Precision grab handles Coming soon: WAAG XS Basket, Over The Top Skids TLCA#18775 Webservant: http://coloradofjs.com KC0KWO on 2m @ 146.520mHZ FJC Magazine (Free!): http://fjc-mag.com\| '08 FJ Summit Issue: http://fjc-mag.com/index.php/Top-Sto...-new-site.html GO WINGS!

09-12-2007, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
pennywize Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humboldt County, CA Posts: 242	Kg6foj __________________ as seen in the 2008 YotaTech Calendar - 1979 long bed 4x4 - Current Project -yukon 4.88's - lockright front - arb rear - onboard air - tg 4.7's - tg high steer - alternator and ps pump from an '86 - w56 swap - weber 32\36 - cam - electric fan - hella h4 conversion headlights 55\100 - thorley header - magnaflow - marlin twin stick -34x10.50 ltb's - working factory a\c - more stuff i cant remember...

09-13-2007, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
shane4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 47	I haven't, but once I get my mobile installed - I will __________________ -- '07 FJC TRD w/3" Toytec, Ellis Precision grab handles Coming soon: WAAG XS Basket, Over The Top Skids TLCA#18775 Webservant: http://coloradofjs.com KC0KWO on 2m @ 146.520mHZ FJC Magazine (Free!): http://fjc-mag.com\| '08 FJ Summit Issue: http://fjc-mag.com/index.php/Top-Sto...-new-site.html GO WINGS!

09-27-2007, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
polishdub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2	Ke7ext __________________ 92 4Runner - 3.0L, Auto, 4x4, Yaesu FT-7800R Radio 07 VW Rabbit - 2.5L, 5 speed

09-27-2007, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL. Posts: 232	been using cb's for a while, but growing interest in 2m. I'll be watching to see what kind of turn out you get. My dad is kd4pqs, but he doesn't wheel anymore. __________________ Current Setup: 94 X-Cab 4x4 w/ 3.0, Auto, 1.5" BJS & Shackles, 33x12.5-15 BFG MT's, Detroit locker w/ 4.88 gears, ISR and Air Box mods. Future Mods: Armor, winch, 12v Air Compressor & tank. Lottery Mods: 4.3L w/ 4L60-E tranny swap, SAS w/ Detroit locker, Budbuilt Crossmember.

09-30-2007, 04:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
firemaniac Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Granite Falls, WA. U.S.A. Posts: 89	KD7ZKB Western WA I have my rig in my Astro (the command van) currently, considering getting another for the toy 73 Chris

09-30-2007, 04:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,103	sorry to thread hijack, but what exactly is the difference between a HAM and a CB? __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

10-01-2007, 05:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Gator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL. Posts: 232	There are many differences. 1. You have to have a license to operate a HAM radio 2. You don't get all of the cursing and drug deals going down over the radio 3. The FCC has CB radio's restricted to 4 watts which equals about 4 - 5 miles depending on terrain. 4. HAM radio's can get out much much further on their own and even further through the use of repeaters 5. HAM radio's are what the storm chasers use when tracking severe weather, so you get real time info even faster if you monitor those frequencies. 6. You can talk to the space shuttles while they are in orbit. 7. You can make phone calls with your radio via "autopatch" 8. You don't have to know morse code like in the past. They have no code licensing now. The list really keeps going on, but those are some high points for the average person not familiar with radio frequencies and electronics. HAM radio operators also have clubs and gatherings such as "HAMfest" get together where they trade / sell equipment and set up mock situations to simulate communications breakdowns in emergency situations. It's all really interesting. It's the equivalent of our local off road clubs for those we used to call "Geeks" in school. (sorry HAM's trying to keep it real here) Only difference is that they play with really cool toys that could benefit all of us on the trail (radio communications, GPS, electronics, etc.). __________________ Current Setup: 94 X-Cab 4x4 w/ 3.0, Auto, 1.5" BJS & Shackles, 33x12.5-15 BFG MT's, Detroit locker w/ 4.88 gears, ISR and Air Box mods. Future Mods: Armor, winch, 12v Air Compressor & tank. Lottery Mods: 4.3L w/ 4L60-E tranny swap, SAS w/ Detroit locker, Budbuilt Crossmember.

10-01-2007, 05:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,103	hmm.... and you get a ham license from the county courthouse, right? or is there somewhere special to go? i have a CB in the garage with a 800w linear that im not sure works, but i think if a cop were to see it he'd be kinda suspicious __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

10-01-2007, 05:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL. Posts: 232	They have designated testing areas in or near your city. It's not really a government sponsored type thing where you can just go in and pay for a license. You actually have to pass a test to get licensed. The test looks to be mostly electrical and radio frequency theory. I have actually started studying some of the materials so that I can take and pass the test. Any further detail would really need to come from someone who is already licensed. It would be nice to hear from someone with a 2m (Tech - No Code) license about some of the details. __________________ Current Setup: 94 X-Cab 4x4 w/ 3.0, Auto, 1.5" BJS & Shackles, 33x12.5-15 BFG MT's, Detroit locker w/ 4.88 gears, ISR and Air Box mods. Future Mods: Armor, winch, 12v Air Compressor & tank. Lottery Mods: 4.3L w/ 4L60-E tranny swap, SAS w/ Detroit locker, Budbuilt Crossmember.

10-01-2007, 06:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,103	yeah. thanks __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

10-23-2007, 08:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,179	Where do you get information on HAMs? I want to study for taking a test. I think HAM would be good in Baja, but do you need central access points? __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

10-28-2007, 09:32 AM	#16 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,179	Oh well, looks like it wouldn't work in Baja legally, eh? Anyways, this is some techhie stuff right here. I am still reading. Great info, thanks! __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

11-18-2007, 12:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
CHill3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Central Coast Posts: 4	HAM Radio T4R Chris K7AZ signing on to the Forum. Would like to hear/see info/stories on installing and use of HF/VHF/UHF radios in a 4Runner. Hope is is easier than my old Explorer.

11-27-2007, 12:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
mrNatural Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wrightwood ca. Posts: 40	kf6ezz i used to be a turkey, now i'm a ham __________________ 2003 Tacoma Pre-runner 1995 4runner Last edited by mrNatural : 11-27-2007 at 12:56 PM.

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Krokarthecrooked

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SAR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jamison, PA Posts: 10	Call N8VKF - Bucks County, PA

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