Best survival radio communications systems....???? - Page 5

Trabitha · 05-04-2010, 01:03 AM

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Rick · 08-20-2010, 11:24 PM

Well, I bit the bullet and ordered the Yaesu VX-6R and I've decided to get my technician license. That way I've covered all basis on communications. The Yaesu is on sale until the end of the month.

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/0666.html

crashdive123 · 08-20-2010, 11:38 PM

Keep this up and we'll have to call you Mr. Gadget Jr.

That is the radio that I will probably get eventually. Let us know how the licensing process goes.

Rick · 08-20-2010, 11:41 PM

I ordered two ARRL books for the tech license. One is The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/087...SIN=0872590836

The other is the ARRL Tech Q and A.

http://www.amazon.com/Arrls-Tech-Qui...ref=pd_sim_b_3

Justin Case · 08-20-2010, 11:46 PM

you can take example tests here http://www.eham.net/exams/

Rick · 08-20-2010, 11:49 PM

Super! Thanks!!

Justin Case · 08-20-2010, 11:50 PM

Welcome

oldsoldier · 08-21-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Well, I bit the bullet and ordered the Yaesu VX-6R and I've decided to get my technician license. That way I've covered all basis on communications. The Yaesu is on sale until the end of the month.

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/0666.html

Okay rick. Have you been watching my internet orders?

The unit you ordered is the one i also bought several months ago. It's a great radio. In addition to having the "ham" channels, it also has channels you can monitor some are even law enforcement and EMS bands plus NOAA weather radio bands. For the price it is an excellent choice. I think you'll be pleased.

oldsoldier · 08-21-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crashdive123

Keep this up and we'll have to call you Mr. Gadget Jr.

That is the radio that I will probably get eventually. Let us know how the licensing process goes.

Here now crash

I resemble that remark

Rick · 08-21-2010, 10:55 PM

Well, great minds and all. It must be the Hoosier in us.

oldsoldier · 08-23-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Well, great minds and all. It must be the Hoosier in us.

You got that one right,

Rick · 08-25-2010, 08:14 PM

The Yaesu arrived today. All I can say is holy cow. This thing came with two technicians, a computer engineer and three guys just to look up stuff in the manual. I figured out how to plug in the charger. If I can figure out what the interface of packet TNCs and CTCSS/DCS Operations are I'll be in like Flynn. More to come.....maybe. (This thing is worse that a VCR)

crashdive123 · 08-25-2010, 09:56 PM

I did a trade today (it's in the mail anyway) on a couple of hand held CB's.

oldsoldier · 08-26-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

The Yaesu arrived today. All I can say is holy cow. This thing came with two technicians, a computer engineer and three guys just to look up stuff in the manual. I figured out how to plug in the charger. If I can figure out what the interface of packet TNCs and CTCSS/DCS Operations are I'll be in like Flynn. More to come.....maybe. (This thing is worse that a VCR)

Rick I'll try to find the site/link I found and send it to you. It has a ( i think) 20 minute tutorial video on how to program and operate the radio. The manual IMO is not user friendly unless you are VERY technically minded, however the video is easy enough for even I can understand it. I'll try to find it and send you the link.

Rick · 09-05-2010, 10:01 PM

I'm currently studying for my technician's license. I had no idea Ham radio was as technical as it is. I'm pretty impressed with the knowledge that hams have. I thought you might find it of interest. Here's a couple of sample questions:

Q 13: What is the cause of irregular fading of signals from distant stations during times of generally good reception? (T3A08)

A. Absorption of signals by the "D" layer of the ionosphere.
B. Absorption of signals by the "E" layer of the ionosphere.
C. Random combining of signals arriving via different path lengths.
D. Intermodulation distortion in the local receiver.

Q 26: What circuit is pictured in Figure T7, if block 1 is a frequency discriminator? (T7A04)

A. A double-conversion receiver.
B. A regenerative receiver.
C. A superheterodyne receiver.
D. An FM receiver.

Justin Case · 09-05-2010, 10:03 PM

A, A,,,,,,,,,,?

crashdive123 · 09-05-2010, 10:10 PM

C and D........

Rick · 09-05-2010, 10:13 PM

You can take practice exams, which is where these questions came from. I took one before I started studying then I've taken one after finishing each chapter. I past my first test after chapter 4. There may be hope for me. I'm really concerned about that old dog, new trick liability thingie.

crashdive123 · 09-05-2010, 11:19 PM

The Navy actually taught me most of that stuff...........a long, long time ago. Now, if I could just remember it.

oldsoldier · 09-05-2010, 11:40 PM

I'll vote D and D

08-20-2010, 11:24 PM	#82
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,167 Blog Entries: 2	Well, I bit the bullet and ordered the Yaesu VX-6R and I've decided to get my technician license. That way I've covered all basis on communications. The Yaesu is on sale until the end of the month. http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/0666.html __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

08-20-2010, 11:38 PM	#83
crashdive123 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 21,733 Blog Entries: 1	Keep this up and we'll have to call you Mr. Gadget Jr. That is the radio that I will probably get eventually. Let us know how the licensing process goes. __________________ Can't means won't! Crashblade Knives & More

08-20-2010, 11:41 PM	#84
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,167 Blog Entries: 2	I ordered two ARRL books for the tech license. One is The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/087...SIN=0872590836 The other is the ARRL Tech Q and A. http://www.amazon.com/Arrls-Tech-Qui...ref=pd_sim_b_3 __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

08-20-2010, 11:46 PM	#85
Justin Case (Scott) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California, High desert Posts: 4,350	you can take example tests here http://www.eham.net/exams/ __________________ "Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame" ~Benjamin Franklin~

08-20-2010, 11:49 PM	#86
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,167 Blog Entries: 2	Super! Thanks!! __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

08-20-2010, 11:50 PM	#87
Justin Case (Scott) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California, High desert Posts: 4,350	Welcome __________________ "Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame" ~Benjamin Franklin~

08-21-2010, 10:55 PM	#90
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,167 Blog Entries: 2	Well, great minds and all. It must be the Hoosier in us. __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

08-25-2010, 08:14 PM	#92
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,167 Blog Entries: 2	The Yaesu arrived today. All I can say is holy cow. This thing came with two technicians, a computer engineer and three guys just to look up stuff in the manual. I figured out how to plug in the charger. If I can figure out what the interface of packet TNCs and CTCSS/DCS Operations are I'll be in like Flynn. More to come.....maybe. (This thing is worse that a VCR) __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

08-25-2010, 09:56 PM	#93
crashdive123 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 21,733 Blog Entries: 1	I did a trade today (it's in the mail anyway) on a couple of hand held CB's. __________________ Can't means won't! Crashblade Knives & More

09-05-2010, 10:01 PM	#95
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,167 Blog Entries: 2	I'm currently studying for my technician's license. I had no idea Ham radio was as technical as it is. I'm pretty impressed with the knowledge that hams have. I thought you might find it of interest. Here's a couple of sample questions: Q 13: What is the cause of irregular fading of signals from distant stations during times of generally good reception? (T3A08) A. Absorption of signals by the "D" layer of the ionosphere. B. Absorption of signals by the "E" layer of the ionosphere. C. Random combining of signals arriving via different path lengths. D. Intermodulation distortion in the local receiver. Q 26: What circuit is pictured in Figure T7, if block 1 is a frequency discriminator? (T7A04) A. A double-conversion receiver. B. A regenerative receiver. C. A superheterodyne receiver. D. An FM receiver. __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

09-05-2010, 10:03 PM	#96
Justin Case (Scott) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California, High desert Posts: 4,350	A, A,,,,,,,,,,? __________________ "Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame" ~Benjamin Franklin~

09-05-2010, 10:10 PM	#97
crashdive123 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 21,733 Blog Entries: 1	C and D........ __________________ Can't means won't! Crashblade Knives & More

09-05-2010, 10:13 PM	#98
Rick Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 28,167 Blog Entries: 2	You can take practice exams, which is where these questions came from. I took one before I started studying then I've taken one after finishing each chapter. I past my first test after chapter 4. There may be hope for me. I'm really concerned about that old dog, new trick liability thingie. __________________ Safe Zone LLC "The Most Trusted Name in Outdoor Gear". Check out our free Family Disaster Plan The Mora Bushcraft Series is now available! Knot Making and Wild Edible Plants cards are in!

09-05-2010, 11:19 PM	#99
crashdive123 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 21,733 Blog Entries: 1	The Navy actually taught me most of that stuff...........a long, long time ago. Now, if I could just remember it. __________________ Can't means won't! Crashblade Knives & More

09-05-2010, 11:40 PM	#100
oldsoldier Gadget Master Join Date: May 2009 Location: Evansville Indiana Posts: 1,256	I'll vote D and D __________________ If by what I have learned over the years, allow me to help one person to start to prepare. If all the mistakes I have made, let me give one person the wisdom that allows them to save their life or the life of a loved one in an emergency. Then I will truly know that all the work I have done will have been worth every minute.