Hey you ham radio users, How come your not on the air right now?

[humanearth]

I just busted though a few pile-ups on a 20 meters. 20 meters is very open right now

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Calling CQ Calling CQ this is K _ _ _ _ _.
This afternoon I was in the mobile on 52

What Frequency are we QSYing to?

[humanearth]

14.330.9 My call starts Whiskey 9 It a 1X3 call I am a Extra

[Static_In_The_Attic]

My radio brother from another mother I wish I had an HF setup right now so we could reg chew as they say. As for me I’m a General & the good news is that I ordered the Extra Class book & I’m currently studying to upgrade. Right now I’m limited to 2 meters, 70cm & Echolink. Within the near future I’ll be working on my ham shack & back on the air. HOA & antenna restrictions.

[humanearth]

My echolink is not working,

As for a antenna set-up for two meter and 70 meters you can make a jpole as a base antenna and for a super cheap moble/portable antenna



I have use this for meteor and moon bounce

[humanearth]

I have also used it as a regular base and for fox hunts

[Static_In_The_Attic]

Any Echolink repeaters in your area? Give me a node number & I’ll grab a portable & dial in.

[humanearth]

For HF use a random wire and run all though out the house. Get a cheap MFJ or make an homebrew antenna tuner, SWR meter. Then for a counterpoise/ground used the metal water pipes, if the pipes are the new pex. Use the electric ground. They both ground to the same place

[humanearth]

I ran 11 meters and ham HF bands this way when I was young and broke

[humanearth]

If you were near me. I could help you

[humanearth]

One minute, have to help the wife with someting

[Static_In_The_Attic]

https://images.app.goo.gl/ZqYXU9dXBFxbX5jP6 I love antennas & that would be perfect for EME & 9 years ago on my old house I had a diamond X 200A on the roof & I loved that antenna & also 2200 ft above sea level as well. Now I’m in an RF hole a little above sea level.

[humanearth]

My 1st store bought HF antenna granted its a CB antenna but worked great on 10, CB and 12 meters.

[Likes2drive]

I’m not set up unfortunately because of living situation, my Yaesu is having issues on the receiving end

[Msputiton]

Ham?

Wow i always thought they were sayin hand in movies🤣

[humanearth]

Thats right Hand Radio

Thats better then Baked Ham Radio or Smoked Ham Radio

[Msputiton]

🤣🤣🤣

[Andres77]

I used to have a shortwave radio but I had no idea of the fun I could have had.

[Guardian45]

I never did ham radio, but I've always found it interesting!