Carlos Murphy # 873 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Looking to buy a ham radio of some kind but don't know beans about um. Wana git one fer when the economy collapses and have to rely on reports via two-way radio. Also sos I kin let folks know when somebody is ON MY LAWN... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Can't help you on new models, still using my Yaesu 401B hybrid. Still hums and many of the original tubes still in place. MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkeep Casey Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 3 Good names are Yaesu, Icom, and Kenwood. Each has their fans like Chevy and Ford. A great high end unit and the only one made in the states is Tenn Tech. KG4PIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 3 Good names are Yaesu, Icom, and Kenwood. Each has their fans like Chevy and Ford. A great high end unit and the only one made in the states is Tenn Tech. KG4PIR Yep, those are the big three. I've had mostly Icoms, and liked them, had a Kenwood or two that have served well also. Best bet is to find a local ham club and you'll find the help you need and most likely leads on good used gear. Grizz W0MOX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivory Jack, #8534 LTG Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'm still using my old Kenwood dual band 2M/440 mobil I've had for 30+ years. N6ZDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkeep Casey Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Yep, those are the big three. I've had mostly Icoms, and liked them, had a Kenwood or two that have served well also. Best bet is to find a local ham club and you'll find the help you need and most likely leads on good used gear. Grizz W0MOX +1 on finding a local club, it is the same as Cowboy Action Shooting, some good advice will save you a ton of time and Money! Hey Grizz you kind of strike me as an Icom guy! 73's KG4PIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashpowder Hal Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 "Ham radio of some kind"? It's easier to give suggestions if we know the type of radio you're looking for. The handheld (HT), mobile (12v in vehicle) or large indoor base station? HT's (around $90 new) are handy, but have small antennas and only 5 watts output. You can use a mobile (around $130 to $400 new) in you house or car, wherever you have 12 volts and put out up to 75 watts transmitting out. The base radios have the highest output (usually 100 watts) and cost $600 - UP and most use 110 volt power. BUT - You should go ahead and get your Ham license, only $14 and 35 question test (with all study questions online). You'll get valuable practice and learn how to best use your new radio. Volunteering with local ARES/RACES Ham clubs will teach you tons about how to communicate in emergencies. Best on luck. KD7YOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Murphy # 873 Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Lots a great info here, thans all. I intend to get my license but if and when the s**t hits the fan nobody's guna care much about a license. Carlos Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashpowder Hal Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Lots a great info here, thans all. I intend to get my license but if and when the s**t hits the fan nobody's guna care much about a license. Carlos Murphy Just make sure you learn enough to not interfere with real emergency traffic, It could cost someone's life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Murphy # 873 Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Just make sure you learn enough to not interfere with real emergency traffic, It could cost someone's life Rodger-dodger, 10-4, over and out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivory Jack, #8534 LTG Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Lots a great info here, thans all. I intend to get my license but if and when the s**t hits the fan nobody's guna care much about a license. Carlos Murphy Carlos, You might want to wander to this web site and check out the quick links. Amateur Radio Relay League you won't be sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Thought about getting my ticket , years ago , I could not get past a mental block on the code and I could not see going for a no code TECH lic . Sure do not miss the 27 mhz mess much CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Kenwood 520S Runs on 120 vac or 12 vac and with tubes stand a better chance of surviving an EMP KIlo Bravo 9 Charlie Whiskey Union calling CQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I am going to date myself here.... My first Amateur Radio was a Heath Kit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozarks Monte, SASS #66019 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Just Bought a Alinco DX-SR8,Nice Rig,Runs On 12volts,Basic Radio With Good Receiver and All band HF Receiver.Check Them out at HRO. W0MRB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Steel Duke Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Thought about getting my ticket , years ago , I could not get past a mental block on the code and I could not see going for a no code TECH lic . Sure do not miss the 27 mhz mess much CB Bill brings up a good point, does the basic license still involve performing Morse Code at a minimum level? Don't you also need a license to purchase a radio? I was in an electronic shop years ago and the owner refused to sell a radio to a person trying to buy it for a relative as a present. BSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Bill brings up a good point, does the basic license still involve performing Morse Code at a minimum level? Don't you also need a license to purchase a radio? I was in an electronic shop years ago and the owner refused to sell a radio to a person trying to buy it for a relative as a present. BSD You do not need a license to buy one. MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkeep Casey Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 You do not need a license to buy one. MT You better have one to transmit though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkeep Casey Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Bill brings up a good point, does the basic license still involve performing Morse Code at a minimum level? Don't you also need a license to purchase a radio? I was in an electronic shop years ago and the owner refused to sell a radio to a person trying to buy it for a relative as a present. BSD There are licenses available without code, and all the code requirements on the upper licenses the words per minute have been significantly lowered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I am going to date myself here.... My first Amateur Radio was a Heath Kit.... Ayup. I got my first ticket in Jr High school, we had a fairly active radio club back then. My dad was a ham so that spurred me on. First rig was a heathkit transmitter, home brew power supply and a little drake receiver if I recall correctly. Like most in the club, I found other interests and let the license lapse. Years later as an adult I picked it back up, and worked my way up to Extra in a year or so. My dad suggested that if I wanted to go for my extra I should strictly do code until I got there. It took lots of time on air to get my code up to 20 WPM, but that was always my favorite mode. After my dad died I put in for, and got his call sign that I still have today. As best I can remember, here are the call signs I've held... WN0JGV KB0CXK N0JSA W0MOX I keep telling myself I'm going to get a station up and running again, but it hasn't happened yet. Maybe after we move, if that ever happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Murphy # 873 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Kenwood 520S Runs on 120 vac or 12 vac and with tubes stand a better chance of surviving an EMP KIlo Bravo 9 Charlie Whiskey Union calling CQ Speaking of a EMP, I am looking at a Heathkit SB 101 tube radio on E-bay or maybe a Heathkit HW 101. Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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