THIS IS fucking amazing!!! This is the very reason I joined the hobby!!! I now have my fully qualified license, MM0PKG And it was all down to this very situation.. I was into CB years ago etc lol, but HAM is a different breed.
VHF mobile + antenna can be had for $200-$300. Handheld radio from about $250. Home operation adds power supply, antenna roof mount, lightening protection and coax, so another $100-$200 (you could use an indoor antenna with more limited range, and cut that in half). Support a local club/repeater or two - about $25-$50/year. ARRL membership $37/year. Some hams will say this is high. Used stuff cheaper, but you have to know what you're doing. BTW, license study is a week or less - don't wait years
basically, if you're a tech operator, you can use SSB (Single Sideband) on a certain range in the 10 meter band, and any mode on any ham band above the 6 meter band. So assuming you're a tech class operator, I would highly recommend some ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) Training, Skywarn Training and practice passing traffic in your town. You can usually find an NTS net that can provide training if you ask for it. 73, N4RDU
Excellent movie! Great job, to promote the HAM radio and application in practice. Very good job guys, you did during the Hurricane!Congrat! 73! Armi SP3QFE
Overall good job at passing priority traffic. But, we hams really need to dispense with anything BUT plain language when passing such traffic. Save the "Q" codes (all of 'em!) for contesting or whatever. Ref the fire services and Incident Command for plain language lexicons. Just my opinion ...
You're thinking of PRB-1, and FCC rule that requires GOVERNMENT (state, town, county) to 'accommodate' ham antennas. It has worked (sometimes with a lawsuit to enforce it), but doesn't cover Homeowners Association contracts. For more, see HamRadioNow.tv Episode 8.
@lydia308 - Local resources for this information are best. Your local ham radio club, ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) or RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) groups can tell you how to participate. Google your city and keywords "amateur radio" to find them.
I just passed my tech...Ill be back on the air soon....Im originally from MI but came here after Katrina as a first responder...I decided to stay due to MIs poor economy...Im doing armed security in New Orleans now and will be ready next storm.
+Dan Kappus This was an example of long-range communications - local communications were almost certainly much clearer. This type of communication (HF) may have gone anwhere from 50-2000 miles. Many more calls were handled, too.
THIS IS fucking amazing!!!
This is the very reason I joined the hobby!!!
I now have my fully qualified license, MM0PKG
And it was all down to this very situation..
I was into CB years ago etc lol, but HAM is a different breed.
thanks for sharing this. It is important to show the general public that HAM relays are of great need during times of emergency.
VHF mobile + antenna can be had for $200-$300. Handheld radio from about $250. Home operation adds power supply, antenna roof mount, lightening protection and coax, so another $100-$200 (you could use an indoor antenna with more limited range, and cut that in half). Support a local club/repeater or two - about $25-$50/year. ARRL membership $37/year. Some hams will say this is high. Used stuff cheaper, but you have to know what you're doing. BTW, license study is a week or less - don't wait years
Proudly licensed since 1989 :)
basically, if you're a tech operator, you can use SSB (Single Sideband) on a certain range in the 10 meter band, and any mode on any ham band above the 6 meter band. So assuming you're a tech class operator, I would highly recommend some ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) Training, Skywarn Training and practice passing traffic in your town. You can usually find an NTS net that can provide training if you ask for it. 73, N4RDU
Great interview! Good PR for ham radio for sure. 73..wd0akx
WOW! Dale - W5RXU @ 2:00 is SK now but one of my old friends!!
RIP W5RXU, until we meet again my friend!
73
WW5RM
TNX FOR POSTING THIS. 73s DE STEVE (N7KOA)
Yes they did. I am KA1FFO It was a long night.. Great works by the NET and Relays. WOW just WOW
God Bless the radio!
Excellent movie! Great job, to promote the HAM radio and application in practice. Very good job guys, you did during the Hurricane!Congrat! 73! Armi SP3QFE
Overall good job at passing priority traffic. But, we hams really need to dispense with anything BUT plain language when passing such traffic. Save the "Q" codes (all of 'em!) for contesting or whatever. Ref the fire services and Incident Command for plain language lexicons. Just my opinion ...
well, yes because "an amateur shall have access to any means of communication necessary in the event of immediate danger to life or property"
You're thinking of PRB-1, and FCC rule that requires GOVERNMENT (state, town, county) to 'accommodate' ham antennas. It has worked (sometimes with a lawsuit to enforce it), but doesn't cover Homeowners Association contracts. For more, see HamRadioNow.tv Episode 8.
This is amazing, awesome
73, N4RDU
TNX for sharing Brian KG6WIK
What ended up happening at the hospital? Did police arrive and take care of the situation?
Very nice video. Thank you for posting it. 73, KF7LNX.
@lydia308 - Local resources for this information are best. Your local ham radio club, ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) or RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) groups can tell you how to participate. Google your city and keywords "amateur radio" to find them.
Amazing work by the Hams on that day.
The station with KI7??, it sounded like he said KI7OZ. Kilo India 7 Oscar Zed
kdog0011 Zulu not Zed. ITU is Zulu >:)
good job guys
I just passed my tech...Ill be back on the air soon....Im originally from MI but came here after Katrina as a first responder...I decided to stay due to MIs poor economy...Im doing armed security in New Orleans now and will be ready next storm.
the new crop of chinese handhelds are actually pretty good for the price. a tech could get started for less than $60.
Love it!
@KE5SUI yes they sre
good job
I mean, fat lot of good it probably did in the end, but it gets an E+++++ for effort.
+Dan Kappus This was an example of long-range communications - local communications were almost certainly much clearer. This type of communication (HF) may have gone anwhere from 50-2000 miles. Many more calls were handled, too.
What? You're just baiting us, aren't you?
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Great, must share! OA4BKM
that's bull