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Hello from the sunny Pacific Northwest!!
George
WB7RQT
Edmonds Washington
Ham since 1978
Any Ham Radio Operators Here?
#102 Guest_Darrell C_*
Posted 17 December 2001 - 06:03 AM
Howdy, from central California!!
Darrell Cramphorn
N6EMS
And proxy for my wife:
Ann Cramphorn
K1SAR
Darrell Cramphorn
N6EMS
And proxy for my wife:
Ann Cramphorn
K1SAR
#105 Guest_Steak N Eggs_*
Posted 19 December 2001 - 05:28 PM
Gotcha beat there Dave. Crescent City.
41 46.122 N
124 12.150 W
Callsign KF6VFH
[This message has been edited by Steak N Eggs (edited 20 December 2001).]
41 46.122 N
124 12.150 W
Callsign KF6VFH
quote:
Originally posted by Geogoat:
KB6PNT, Dave
Extreme N. California
[This message has been edited by Steak N Eggs (edited 20 December 2001).]
#106 Guest_s_*
Posted 22 December 2001 - 12:49 AM
Two of us here in WA
Gary - AB7S
Gail - KA7AXR
73's
Gary - AB7S
Gail - KA7AXR
73's
#107 Guest_Midsar_*
Posted 22 December 2001 - 03:18 AM
N3MUO in lancaster, Pa
I use both the GPS and 2 meter in a Search and rescue group. You can call in clues or finds using the gps coordinates and the command center can send resource based on you location.
73
Jeff
I use both the GPS and 2 meter in a Search and rescue group. You can call in clues or finds using the gps coordinates and the command center can send resource based on you location.
73
Jeff
#108 Guest_Weedhopper_*
Posted 23 December 2001 - 04:57 AM
AC4XS
A fellow ham got me into geocaching--what a
great combination of hobbies. Plus it gives me more options of things to listen to on those long walks.
A separate forum would be nice. Also, there are lots of little ham radio items that can be included in future caches if the interest is there.
A fellow ham got me into geocaching--what a
great combination of hobbies. Plus it gives me more options of things to listen to on those long walks.
A separate forum would be nice. Also, there are lots of little ham radio items that can be included in future caches if the interest is there.
#109 Guest_CoyoteQuick_*
Posted 23 December 2001 - 06:22 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Weedhopper:
Also, there are lots of little ham radio items that can be included in future caches if the interest is there.
I'm new to both, and find both HAM and Geocaching really interesting. What sort of "little ham radio items" do you mean? Like beacons, xmtrs, what?
Very interested,
Tim KD7OLL
#111 Guest_HiFlier_*
Posted 26 December 2001 - 12:19 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Seesthewind:
[B]Mike Byrum
Crescent City, CA
<< Formerly K6VLF [about 1958 issue if memory serves). Why in the world would anybody let a call like that lapse? Why?? Why??? >>
Ditto, Mike. My old call was K2DOP in NY in '53.
<< When I started out in Ham Radio in the late fifties [in San Diego, CA), we called them "Rabbit" hunts and had them on 6 meters.>>
Likewise, I did many of these in NY with the old horizontal circular antenna mounted on the chevy bumper.
<< Ham radio and Geocaching fit together like an old 807 "bottle" in its socket.>>
Wow, did that stir up the memories!
73,
Ed
KE6BN
[B]Mike Byrum
Crescent City, CA
<< Formerly K6VLF [about 1958 issue if memory serves). Why in the world would anybody let a call like that lapse? Why?? Why??? >>
Ditto, Mike. My old call was K2DOP in NY in '53.
<< When I started out in Ham Radio in the late fifties [in San Diego, CA), we called them "Rabbit" hunts and had them on 6 meters.>>
Likewise, I did many of these in NY with the old horizontal circular antenna mounted on the chevy bumper.
<< Ham radio and Geocaching fit together like an old 807 "bottle" in its socket.>>
Wow, did that stir up the memories!
73,
Ed
KE6BN
#112 Guest_tgsnoopy_*
Posted 26 December 2001 - 02:23 AM
Zl1TAJ Here, Neill Ellis, Tauranga, New Zealand.
#113 Guest_Ed_*
Posted 26 December 2001 - 01:09 PM
Good idea.
KF6MVB
Ed
Yucca Mesa area in the high desert of Ca.
KF6MVB
Ed
Yucca Mesa area in the high desert of Ca.
#114 Guest_Morseman_*
Posted 26 December 2001 - 05:43 PM
<< Formerly K6VLF [about 1958 issue if memory serves). Why in the world would anybody let a call like that lapse? Why?? Why??? >>
Well, in the UK, it might be to save the £15 ($10 approx) that you have to pay every year for the renewal fee, I suppose. I know that in the USA you don't have to pay every year.
I will probably keep mine current though, even though the requirement to resit the Morse test if you let the licence lapse for more than a year, has long gone.
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Morseman
Well, in the UK, it might be to save the £15 ($10 approx) that you have to pay every year for the renewal fee, I suppose. I know that in the USA you don't have to pay every year.
I will probably keep mine current though, even though the requirement to resit the Morse test if you let the licence lapse for more than a year, has long gone.
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Morseman
#115 Guest_Morseman_*
Posted 26 December 2001 - 05:43 PM
<< Formerly K6VLF [about 1958 issue if memory serves). Why in the world would anybody let a call like that lapse? Why?? Why??? >>
Well, in the UK, it might be to save the £15 ($10 approx) that you have to pay every year for the renewal fee, I suppose. I know that in the USA you don't have to pay every year. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
I will probably keep mine current though, even though the requirement to resit the Morse test if you let the licence lapse for more than a year, has long gone.
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Morseman
Well, in the UK, it might be to save the £15 ($10 approx) that you have to pay every year for the renewal fee, I suppose. I know that in the USA you don't have to pay every year. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
I will probably keep mine current though, even though the requirement to resit the Morse test if you let the licence lapse for more than a year, has long gone.
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Morseman
#116 Guest_jndery_*
Posted 27 December 2001 - 08:58 AM
wb2six expired many years ago. Passed code at 15 wpm at the time. Is my call sign still available, seems I recall that it stayed with you even if the license lapsed. What will I have to do to relicense. And what would be a good basic ham unit to buy. I am economy minded. Thanks in advance.
#117 Guest_Mopar_*
Posted 27 December 2001 - 09:36 AM
my call sign still available, seems I recall that it stayed with you even if the license lapsed. What will I have to do to relicense. And what would be a good basic ham unit to buy. I am economy minded. Thanks in advance.
Just checked, it hasnt been reissued. What you need to do depends on how long you let it lapse. You might need to retest if its been too long.
As for a good unit, what type of operating/what bands are you interested in?
Just checked, it hasnt been reissued. What you need to do depends on how long you let it lapse. You might need to retest if its been too long.
As for a good unit, what type of operating/what bands are you interested in?
#118 Guest_Mopar_*
Posted 27 December 2001 - 09:36 AM
Is my call sign still available, seems I recall that it stayed with you even if the license lapsed. What will I have to do to relicense. And what would be a good basic ham unit to buy. I am economy minded. Thanks in advance.
Just checked, it hasnt been reissued. What you need to do depends on how long you let it lapse. You might need to retest if its been too long.
As for a good unit, what type of operating/what bands are you interested in?
Just checked, it hasnt been reissued. What you need to do depends on how long you let it lapse. You might need to retest if its been too long.
As for a good unit, what type of operating/what bands are you interested in?
#120 Guest_Anton_*
Posted 04 January 2002 - 09:14 AM
quote:
Originally posted by jndery:
...And what would be a good basic ham unit to buy. I am economy minded. Thanks in advance.
If you've been out of the game for awhile, get a new license -- the basic license is now Technician Class. You'll take 2 multiple choice tests for a total of 55 questions. Get 75 percent correct, and you're in.
As for a rig, I recommend a simple 2-meter FM transceiver, either a handheld or mobile unit. With that you can access local 2-meter repeaters, meet the local hams, join a club, and ease back into the hobby. Later, you can pick up an HF rig, upgrade to Tech-Plus or General Class, and chat around the globe.
One more thing... With a 2-meter rig you can also get into the IRLP system, which connects 2-meter repeaters through the Internet. See the link below:
IRLP - Internet Radio Linking Project
http://www.irlp.net/
Have fun!
Anton, N2RUD
[This message has been edited by Anton (edited 04 January 2002).]
#121 Guest_Mopar_*
Posted 04 January 2002 - 03:24 PM
quote:If its been less then 2 yrs since since your old call expired, you can still renew it, no need to retest. There are only 3 classes now, Technician, General, and Extra. No more Novice or Advanced. No code needed for the Tech, and only 5wpm needed now for the General/Extra.
Originally posted by Anton:
If you've been out of the game for awhile, get a new license -- the basic license is now Technician Class. You'll take 2 multiple choice tests for a total of 55 questions. Get 75 percent correct, and you're in.
As for a rig, I recommend a simple 2-meter FM transceiver, either a handheld or mobile unit. With that you can access local 2-meter repeaters, meet the local hams, join a club, and ease back into the hobby. Later, you can pick up an HF rig, upgrade to Tech-Plus or General Class, and chat around the globe.
#123 Guest_nscaler_*
Posted 08 January 2002 - 09:14 AM
ke6vup.
Been a ham for 5 years. I got into RACES about three years ago (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services) and into GPS from there. In an emergency, location (from GPS) could be given to authorities by ham radio. Helicopter pilot (Sheriff dept., Lifeflight) puts in coordinates and "follow the arrow" to the incident. I work with the San Diego "Off Road Enforcement Team" (ORET) in the local desert (Ocotillo Wells) and have given coordinantes for a lifeflight landing at night. The helicopter found the location and picked up the concussion patient. No landmarks in the desert(hardly).
So yes, Ham radio and Gps can work together. (GPS works REAL well at night in the desert when you get lost)
[This message has been edited by nscaler (edited 08 January 2002).]
Been a ham for 5 years. I got into RACES about three years ago (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services) and into GPS from there. In an emergency, location (from GPS) could be given to authorities by ham radio. Helicopter pilot (Sheriff dept., Lifeflight) puts in coordinates and "follow the arrow" to the incident. I work with the San Diego "Off Road Enforcement Team" (ORET) in the local desert (Ocotillo Wells) and have given coordinantes for a lifeflight landing at night. The helicopter found the location and picked up the concussion patient. No landmarks in the desert(hardly).
So yes, Ham radio and Gps can work together. (GPS works REAL well at night in the desert when you get lost)
[This message has been edited by nscaler (edited 08 January 2002).]
#124 Guest_Bill S_*
Posted 15 January 2002 - 12:14 PM
DE: W4HMV, Las Vegas, NV
USA-CA #929
Been a ham since 1959 and a Geocacher for about 3 weeks! Just got an etrex Vista last week supplement my Garmin III. Used my GPS to put in county lines on various highways! Now have found 2 caches so far and hoping to find a lot more! Not into APRS yet.
XYL is N8UAE and she enjoys Geocaching more than hamming.
CUL & 73, Bill
USA-CA #929
Been a ham since 1959 and a Geocacher for about 3 weeks! Just got an etrex Vista last week supplement my Garmin III. Used my GPS to put in county lines on various highways! Now have found 2 caches so far and hoping to find a lot more! Not into APRS yet.
XYL is N8UAE and she enjoys Geocaching more than hamming.
CUL & 73, Bill
#126 Guest_k0fcc_*
Posted 20 January 2002 - 07:18 AM
Joey 'K0FCC' and Oksana 'KC0ELV' Stanford
http://stan4d.net
Owners of the "Off the Beaten Path (On Golden Ponds)" Cache in Longmont, CO, 80503
http://stan4d.net
Owners of the "Off the Beaten Path (On Golden Ponds)" Cache in Longmont, CO, 80503
#127 Guest_Mario_*
Posted 20 January 2002 - 09:57 AM
Hi, I am a new radioamateur from Québec, Canada. My callsign is VA2VA. Last October, I discovered the wonderful hobby of geocaching by surfing on the Web page of another radioamateur, KD7GWL. I hope to start geocaching very soon. I still need to buy a GPS or find friends who have one. My first ham radio will be a portable Kenwood TH-D7AG with built-in TNC. I will take it with me on my geocaching excursions for APRS. 73's to all & happy geocaching!
#128 Guest_Wesley Horton_*
Posted 20 January 2002 - 10:55 AM
DE KD5RAL
Just got the ticket!
Regards,
Wesley Horton
Just got the ticket!
Regards,
Wesley Horton
#130 Guest_Chris_Geo_*
Posted 23 January 2002 - 09:23 PM
YA1YRO in central Maine, USA
I enjoy bicycle touring with the GPS (Vista) Check out The Mobile Bicycle Hams Assn.
http://www.lafetra.com/bmha/
I enjoy bicycle touring with the GPS (Vista) Check out The Mobile Bicycle Hams Assn.
http://www.lafetra.com/bmha/
#131 Guest_Geo Tom_*
Posted 26 January 2002 - 10:00 AM
Hi all. Just found out about GeoCaching today and can't wait for my first time out.
My call is N0MWY and I live in Colorado.
73
Tom
N0MWY
My call is N0MWY and I live in Colorado.
73
Tom
N0MWY
#132 Guest_Level_1_*
Posted 27 January 2002 - 09:30 AM
KG6GIY
Sean in Central CA. Just found out about and started geocaching this weekend. Three "finds" and I am hooked. I'm encouraging my 14 year daughter to get her tech ticket. I'm taking both my kids with me on the next search. They like the idea.
Sean in Central CA. Just found out about and started geocaching this weekend. Three "finds" and I am hooked. I'm encouraging my 14 year daughter to get her tech ticket. I'm taking both my kids with me on the next search. They like the idea.
#133 Guest_Steak N Eggs_*
Posted 29 January 2002 - 05:11 AM
My 8yr old was working on his code. I didn't push him enough, that is keep his interest in it, but he did learn most of the alphabet. He does want to get his
license so dad is going to have to work with him. He is a very bright boy and I think he can do it. Your 14yr old should have no problem and tell her good luck from us.
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"MY gps said it's RIGHT HERE!"
http://www.geogadgets.com
license so dad is going to have to work with him. He is a very bright boy and I think he can do it. Your 14yr old should have no problem and tell her good luck from us.
quote:
Originally posted by Level_1:
KG6GIY
I'm encouraging my 14 year daughter to get her tech ticket.
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"MY gps said it's RIGHT HERE!"
http://www.geogadgets.com
#134 Guest_jduffy_*
Posted 03 February 2002 - 11:32 AM
Duffy - WB8NUT in Cincinnati. 2/3/02 just found our first cache today.
#135 Guest_Firefishe_*
Posted 03 February 2002 - 02:57 PM
Stephen - N8PZT - Traverse City, Michigan
Essentially "letterboxed" (sans GPS) my first geocache today--1/2 of it, anyway...it got dark and I couldn't search for the other one--GPSMap 76 in my immediate future.
A Ham since 1991, now renewed, my main outdoor thrusts are moutain biking, backpacking, hiking, map and compass work, ham radio-combined-with-weather-observing (SKYWARN), and now, *GEOCACHING* ! I wish this had been around a long time ago! It's a blast!
73 de N8PZT
Stephen (Firefishe)
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Firefishe,
<*[[[[><
Essentially "letterboxed" (sans GPS) my first geocache today--1/2 of it, anyway...it got dark and I couldn't search for the other one--GPSMap 76 in my immediate future.
A Ham since 1991, now renewed, my main outdoor thrusts are moutain biking, backpacking, hiking, map and compass work, ham radio-combined-with-weather-observing (SKYWARN), and now, *GEOCACHING* ! I wish this had been around a long time ago! It's a blast!
73 de N8PZT
Stephen (Firefishe)
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<*[[[[><
#137 Guest_Skybox7_*
Posted 04 February 2002 - 12:53 PM
KF9TF
Tony
Green Bay, WI
Been a ham for 10 years.....geocacher for 1 week. So many gadgets.....so little time!
Tony
Green Bay, WI
Been a ham for 10 years.....geocacher for 1 week. So many gadgets.....so little time!
#138 Guest_Mario_*
Posted 08 February 2002 - 12:35 PM
Hello from Québec City. I am a new amateur radio operator and I just can't wait to buy my first GPS and start geocaching!! It looks so exciting! I also will use the GPS with my TH-D7 for sending APRS data.
Bonjour de Québec. Je suis un nouveau radio amateur et j'ai bien hâte d'avoir un GPS pour participer à la géocache. J'utiliserai également le GPS pour envoyer des balises APRS.
Bonjour de Québec. Je suis un nouveau radio amateur et j'ai bien hâte d'avoir un GPS pour participer à la géocache. J'utiliserai également le GPS pour envoyer des balises APRS.
#140 Guest_Gigger_*
Posted 11 February 2002 - 10:46 AM
Hi,
I am just getting started. Will be a newbie for a while. However, wanted to reply to let you know that WB9ZHC was here!
Ginger
I am just getting started. Will be a newbie for a while. However, wanted to reply to let you know that WB9ZHC was here!
Ginger
#141 Guest_CacheOut_*
Posted 14 February 2002 - 12:57 PM
73's from Danville, West Virginia !!
Tim Hager
KC8OJR
Long live Heathkit!!
Tim Hager
KC8OJR
Long live Heathkit!!
#144 Guest_K1CGZ_*
Posted 17 February 2002 - 04:09 AM
1961; geocacher since 2001. XYL & I learned about geocaching through QSOs on ham radio with K1IU & KE1LB, both of whom are 'cachers. Hams interested in outdoor stuff might also check out Adventure Radio Society. Take QRP radios afield.
I know at least three other couples that have purchased GPS rcvrs and take to Geocaching as a result of learning about the sport on the air. It is a great subject for conversation on the air as well as on internet BBS.
So far all we've done is hunt for caches. This Spring & Summer we hope to hide a few ourselves. We have a few spots in mind.
73 de K1CGZ - Paul, FN53DX dit dit
I know at least three other couples that have purchased GPS rcvrs and take to Geocaching as a result of learning about the sport on the air. It is a great subject for conversation on the air as well as on internet BBS.
So far all we've done is hunt for caches. This Spring & Summer we hope to hide a few ourselves. We have a few spots in mind.
73 de K1CGZ - Paul, FN53DX dit dit
#145 Guest_K1CGZ_*
Posted 17 February 2002 - 04:09 AM
ce 1961; geocacher since 2001. XYL & I learned about geocaching through QSOs on ham radio with K1IU & KE1LB, both of whom are 'cachers. Hams interested in outdoor stuff might also check out Adventure Radio Society. Take QRP radios afield.
I know at least three other couples that have purchased GPS rcvrs and take to Geocaching as a result of learning about the sport on the air. It is a great subject for conversation on the air as well as on internet BBS.
So far all we've done is hunt for caches. This Spring & Summer we hope to hide a few ourselves. We have a few spots in mind.
73 de K1CGZ - Paul, FN53DX dit dit
I know at least three other couples that have purchased GPS rcvrs and take to Geocaching as a result of learning about the sport on the air. It is a great subject for conversation on the air as well as on internet BBS.
So far all we've done is hunt for caches. This Spring & Summer we hope to hide a few ourselves. We have a few spots in mind.
73 de K1CGZ - Paul, FN53DX dit dit
#146 Guest_Steak N Eggs_*
Posted 17 February 2002 - 06:22 PM
quote:
Originally posted by K1CGZ:
I've been a ham since 1961; geocacher since 2001. XYL & I learned about geocaching through QSOs on ham radio with K1IU & KE1LB, both of whom are 'cachers. Hams interested in outdoor stuff might also check out Adventure Radio Society. Take QRP radios afield.
I know at least three other couples that have purchased GPS rcvrs and take to Geocaching as a result of learning about the sport on the air. It is a great subject for conversation on the air as well as on internet BBS.
So far all we've done is hunt for caches. This Spring & Summer we hope to hide a few ourselves. We have a few spots in mind.
73 de K1CGZ - Paul, FN53DX dit dit
I am interested in what freq's that you frequent?
Eric
KF6VFH
(5wpm Extra. But givin time that should change)
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"MY gps said it's RIGHT HERE!"
http://www.geogadgets.com
#147 Guest_urbo_*
Posted 18 February 2002 - 05:29 AM
urbo here! KE4MCL, miami fl.
been a ham since about 1994. i've been involved with volunteer search and rescue teams since about that time. quite a few of the "active" hams i know are also into the geocaching thing. we have found geocaching to be a fun way to work on your orienteering skills and to get to know the quirks of your gps unit. i have a few urban caches around town. an added plus to this sport is that most hams are packrats so we have plenty of goodies to stuff in geocaches!
73 all
ke4mcl
robert cruz
everglades dcat
[This message has been edited by urbo (edited 18 February 2002).]
been a ham since about 1994. i've been involved with volunteer search and rescue teams since about that time. quite a few of the "active" hams i know are also into the geocaching thing. we have found geocaching to be a fun way to work on your orienteering skills and to get to know the quirks of your gps unit. i have a few urban caches around town. an added plus to this sport is that most hams are packrats so we have plenty of goodies to stuff in geocaches!
73 all
ke4mcl
robert cruz
everglades dcat
[This message has been edited by urbo (edited 18 February 2002).]
#148 Guest_K1CGZ_*
Posted 19 February 2002 - 07:21 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Steak N Eggs:
I am interested in what freq's that you frequent?
Eric
KF6VFH
(5wpm Extra. But givin time that should change)
Eric (and others),
M-F commuting to/from saltmine I'm on the 145.49 repeater in Washington, ME. On Tuesday evenings at 6:30 -7PM I have a sked on 7.020. Other than that its whenever I have the time. My favorite bands are 20 & 40 M CW, often near the FISTS Club frequencies, but I can operate on all HF bands: CW, PSK-31, and sometimes SSB.
CU on the radio, 73,
Paul K1CGZ
#150 Guest_K1CGZ_*
Posted 21 February 2002 - 01:27 AM
quote:
Originally posted by YaesuMan:
Who want's to meet on HF?
Suggest a time, freq., and mode.
CU on the radio. 73
