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Ham radio?
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maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
No ham operator but I've been intrigued by it.
Since I'm so socially awkward and unable to talk to people I don't know, its not really for me. Back in the 70s, the CB radio fad was in full swing, I had one. I did not talk to a single soul. I know my short comings.
Good luck on your journey, I've only heard good things about the ham radio community.
My friend had a ham license and loved talking to people (other hams) all over the country. I imagine in the UK it would be similar with Europe. The ham community is a unique group fiercely dedicated to that medium. Sounds interesting!
Yeah. I'm pretty excited. Time will tell. The book isn't due for another week.
Herdfan
macrumors 68000
You are on a message board literally talking to people you don't know. 😉 🙂
Yeah, when an EMP or solar flare takes out world communications, the ham radio operators will be our only remaining way to communicate.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
Oh I know, it’s weird, but typing on a forum and talking is completely different - at least to me
There is a long list of HAM radio communities around the wold. Just in case anybody is interested:
en.wikipedia.org
List of amateur radio organizations - Wikipedia
That is very useful. Thank you!There is a long list of HAM radio communities around the wold. Just in case anybody is interested:
List of amateur radio organizations - Wikipedia
compwiz1202
macrumors 604
Yea it's something about the voice aspect. Although, I'd much rather go into a business and interact face to face than call them.
Herdfan
macrumors 68000
I would rather email them.
But I am willing to walk up and talk to just about anyone at anytime. It has been a constant source of embarrassment for my daughter. 😂
One time we were at the Love's Truck Stop in Williams, AZ getting ready to go up to the Grand Canyon. I had been filling the car and my wife and daughter come out of the store and see me talking to someone. So the daughter is immediately embarrassed and then I call them over. It was the son of my former HS wrestling coach. He was chaperoning his son's college wrestling team on their annual trip. Keep in mind we are 2,000 miles away from home.
So I introduce her to him and within a couple of minutes, a bunch of college wrestlers all come out of the store and my poor HS aged daughter doesn't what to do with all these college guys around. Well worth it. 🙂
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
HAM radio communication allows anybody to communicate with other HAM radio operators around the world, specially when Wi-Fi, SAT, and even commercial electricity aren't available. HAM radio operators have backup power (batteries, solar, and so on) in case of emergency. That's the reason why HAM is widely used in Taiwan and Asian islands.
Glideslope
macrumors G3
I’ve always been intrigued by Ham Radio. I know a little bit regarding the use of FM or SSB. Is it true that skilled operators use the Stratosphere to bounce a signal up and down to communicate with an operator thousands of miles away?
Even on another Continent? I’ve heard stories.
I have heard the same, too. According to the article below (link) the powerful 1500-watt HAM radios can be used for extremely long distance calling, even space.
The Range of Ham Radio: A Guide to How Far You Can Talk
Range of ham radio? How far you can talk on a ham radio depends on the frequency, transmitter output power and the antenna you're using.
hamradioprep.com
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Glideslope
macrumors G3
I have heard the same, too. According to the article below (link) the powerful 1500-watt HAM radios can be used for extremely long distances, even space.
The Range of Ham Radio: A Guide to How Far You Can Talk
Range of ham radio? How far you can talk on a ham radio depends on the frequency, transmitter output power and the antenna you're using.
Thank you for the link.
transmaster
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So there are hamradio ops on this forum. The problem we have always have is there is not a lot of Mac, and especially iOS amatuer radio software. That is slowly changing. The is an iOS/Mac app that works with the iPhone, iPad, and the Mac computer, it is limited to ICOM radios, specifically the ic-705, ic-7610, ic-9700. and the ic-R8600 these radio have network connections. With these app's you could operate on of these ICOM radio with your Mac, or iPad, iPhone anywhere you are. de W7ITC.
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