Hills + radio = fun!

[cipherdias]

How difficult is it to take the course and pass the test to be a radio amateur?


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[mikehill]

The foundation is easy, honestly. And the 10w it gives you to use is more than enough power for most.

 

[Broch]

How difficult is it to take the course and pass the test to be a radio amateur?


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Can you wire a 13A plug? If so, you can pass

 

[cipherdias]

Can you wire a 13A plug? If so, you can pass

9 times out of ten


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[cipherdias]

The foundation is easy, honestly. And the 10w it gives you to use is more than enough power for most.

Worth looking into then

Where do I start guys?


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[Broch]

Worth looking into then

Where do I start guys?


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Foundation Licence - Radio Society of Great Britain - Main Site : Radio Society of Great Britain – Main Site (rsgb.org)

 

[cipherdias]

Foundation Licence - Radio Society of Great Britain - Main Site : Radio Society of Great Britain – Main Site (rsgb.org)

Cheers Broch


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[SaraR]

Worth looking into then

Where do I start guys?


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Essex Ham has an excellent foundation course that's online and free!

 

[Radioops]

I gave up all ham a couple of years ago due to all vhf and a lot of hf being full of idiots swearing all the time. Sounded just like cb. Has it improved recently ? I used to love doing sota.

There will always be idiots spoiling any hobby, be it radio bushcraft off roading kayaking and much more just don’t let them get you down and carry on

 

[fenix]

Interesting thread. Havent used my radios since moving, but might tempted to upgrade to the intermediate.

 

[cipherdias]

Essex Ham has an excellent foundation course that's online and free!

Cheers Sara I will look into that


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[cipherdias]

Lois like taking the course and getting licensed is quite cheap BUT what’s the hardware going to cost me guys?


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[mikehill]

There will always be idiots spoiling any hobby, be it radio bushcraft off roading kayaking and much more just don’t let them get you down and carry on

I can ignore a certain amount but in the Wigan/Manchester area that I live it was honestly awful. You could listen for hours and hear nothing but garbage.
Also, on VHF/UHF, no one ever used their call signs, making it difficult for newcomers. Each chat was like a little exclusive group.
Ten years earlier when I first started there was none of it. I’d love to start up again but fear nothing has changed. Maybe it has I don’t know.

 

[Radioops]

I can ignore a certain amount but in the Wigan/Manchester area that I live it was honestly awful. You could listen for hours and hear nothing but garbage.
Ten years earlier when I first started there was none of it. I’d love to start up again but fear nothing has changed.

 

[Radioops]

That’s why HF is a better option as are satellites or even our new geo bird qo100, there’s a repeater on the ISS now so plenty to get your teeth into

 

[mikehill]

Lois like taking the course and getting licensed is quite cheap BUT what’s the hardware going to cost me guys?


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£25 will get you started on the hills

Baofeng UV-5R III Tri-Band UHF/VHF Two Way Ham Radio + Speaker Mic

Keep in touch with the Baofeng UV-5R III Tri-Band Walkie Talkie. With VHF/UHF 136-174/220-260/400-520MHz, this walkie talkie is perfect for long range communication. It also features a built-in VOX Function, 128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS for privacy and transmission security. Plus, this...

www.baofengradio.co.uk

At home you could use a used mobile vhf/uhf with an aerial and PSU for maybe £150

Or spend 6K !

I was surprised how good the little Baofeng was. Yes a FT70D is nicer but in use no-one else could tell the difference.

 

[cipherdias]

£25 will get you started on the hills

Baofeng UV-5R III Tri-Band UHF/VHF Two Way Ham Radio + Speaker Mic

Keep in touch with the Baofeng UV-5R III Tri-Band Walkie Talkie. With VHF/UHF 136-174/220-260/400-520MHz, this walkie talkie is perfect for long range communication. It also features a built-in VOX Function, 128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS for privacy and transmission security. Plus, this...

www.baofengradio.co.uk

At home you could use a used mobile vhf/uhf with an aerial and PSU for maybe £150

Or spend 6K !

I was surprised how good the little Baofeng was. Yes a FT70D is nicer but in use no-one else could tell the difference.

Well that’s not expensive at all! I really don’t want to spend a ton of money on hardware and then find I don’t use it so that’s not bad


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[mikehill]

I’ve just ordered one to see if things have improved in my area lol

 

[Radioops]

£25 will get you started on the hills

Baofeng UV-5R III Tri-Band UHF/VHF Two Way Ham Radio + Speaker Mic

Keep in touch with the Baofeng UV-5R III Tri-Band Walkie Talkie. With VHF/UHF 136-174/220-260/400-520MHz, this walkie talkie is perfect for long range communication. It also features a built-in VOX Function, 128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS for privacy and transmission security. Plus, this...

www.baofengradio.co.uk

At home you could use a used mobile vhf/uhf with an aerial and PSU for maybe £150

Or spend 6K !

I was surprised how good the little Baofeng was. Yes a FT70D is nicer but in use no-one else could tell the difference.

Ok Mike
will this do?
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/amateur-...ion-radio/kenwood/kenwood-ts-990s-pd-4907.php

 

[mikehill]

You might need a Sherpa or two ...