Ham Radio Guys

**rizzjc** · 04-06-2012, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just_a_car

Just realized that there was a Ham section on here and figured I should post up since I eventually intend on installing my mobile rig into my 97 Explorer XLT.

KF7GEA
Currently out of Auburn, WA and registered for Echolink through my Android phone.

Welcome! Lots of good ideas on mounting can be found here in the forum.

**Rick** · 04-06-2012, 07:32 PM

Getting interested in ham radio again. Bought a new battery for my Yaesu HT, installed a mobile in the Ram... after 10 years! And I've been getting on the radio in the house. All VHF so far. Now I just need to get motivated to put something up for HF!

**rizzjc** · 04-08-2012, 09:30 PM

I bought a battery pack for my old HT (20-year old Kenwood, that's still like new and works great), and I just put AA batteries in it when I need to use it, which is typically once a year, at the hamfest, which was yesterday.

I lost my antenna when I had some trees taken down, and am working on getting it back up now. I picked up a hand switch to go along with my headset I got a few years ago, so I can get on the radio, without bugging the family too much.

I also picked up one of these at the hamfest:
http://www.w8afx.com/
It's a little pricey if you consider the materials that are in it, but considering I'd never get around to putting one together myself, I couldn't resist giving it a try. I will probably set it up on my tripod right outside my window.

**Rick** · 04-09-2012, 02:47 PM

I think I'm going with another Butternut vertical. I worked all states and 100 countries from my HOA, antenna restricted neighborhood with my "stealth" painted Butternut. I painted it flat black and put it up mainly at night.

No restrictions here, but I'm not in the mood to invest in a tower. Butternut's do a great job on a short mast.

**rizzjc** · 04-10-2012, 06:34 AM

I have a Butternut HF6V, sitting under my deck. Picked it up cheap, and it needs to be cleaned up and reassembled, and maybe needs a few new parts. I need to work on that one of these days.

banditxp · 06-06-2012, 08:30 PM

got another one here

KD2AWP
www.kd2awp.com

Glad to see a good amount of Hams on here.

-73
Ryan

**Rick** · 06-06-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banditxp

got another one here

KD2AWP
www.kd2awp.com

Glad to see a good amount of Hams on here.

-73
Ryan

Good to have you aboard Ryan

tdavis · 06-07-2012, 02:09 PM

Kinda Funny, I just got to renew the license this year..

Wow.

**rizzjc** · 06-07-2012, 10:21 PM

That's a good reminder Tom. I think I'm due next year, but I need to check.

banditxp · 06-08-2012, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzjc

That's a good reminder Tom. I think I'm due next year, but I need to check.

yip lol
Expiration 01/23/2013

**Rick** · 06-08-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdavis

Kinda Funny, I just got to renew the license this year..

Wow.

Wow is right. Sure does't seem like 10 years

**rizzjc** · 06-10-2012, 11:00 AM

I'm coming up on 20 years!

**Rick** · 06-10-2012, 11:16 AM

Char and I will also hit 20 years at the end of next year.

just_a_car · 06-10-2012, 10:30 PM

We're lucky here in WA. We can get a "custom" plate with our ham callsign on it and we only have to pay for a new plate, not the "specialty plate" fees.

PLUS! The DOL will send a notice that your plate is expiring when your license is about to expire, so you can renew the license.

**rizzjc** · 06-14-2012, 05:50 PM

Yeah, I'd pay for the plate, but I refuse to pay every year for the honor of carrying that plate that I paid for. So, I refuse to get any sort of vanity plate. Ham or otherwise.

just_a_car · 06-16-2012, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzjc

Yeah, I'd pay for the plate, but I refuse to pay every year for the honor of carrying that plate that I paid for. So, I refuse to get any sort of vanity plate. Ham or otherwise.

As I thought I had stated... I don't believe you actually pay vanity plate fees for it. Just the one-time "new plate" fee. At least, that's my understanding.

banditxp · 06-18-2012, 07:28 AM

all depends on the state. here in NY its $35 for the plate one time fee and then an extra $6.50 each time your renew your registration.

i do like the new NY plate. looks nice

**rizzjc** · 06-19-2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just_a_car

As I thought I had stated... I don't believe you actually pay vanity plate fees for it. Just the one-time "new plate" fee. At least, that's my understanding.

Yes, as bandit said, every state is different. Our charges around $25 for the plate, then $10 extra each year. But it's even different for every specialized plate.

*bronchole* · 07-19-2012, 11:10 AM

KI6MCO checking in here from Los Angeles California (Chatsworth). I have a dual band Alinco (2M &70CM) mounted in my Bronco, a Yeasu VRX7 handheld, and a HR2510 for 10M. I also have CB's in all my off road vehicles and frequently carry a GMRS handheld radio when wheeling.

Happy trails,

Dan

**Rick** · 07-19-2012, 03:32 PM

Hope you can join us at Truck Haven Dan. It would be nice to have another ham out their

04-06-2012, 07:32 PM	#222
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,251 Vehicle Specs	Getting interested in ham radio again. Bought a new battery for my Yaesu HT, installed a mobile in the Ram... after 10 years! And I've been getting on the radio in the house. All VHF so far. Now I just need to get motivated to put something up for HF! __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

04-08-2012, 09:30 PM	#223
rizzjc Scubajoe - Radio Mod Garner, NC '97 AWD V8 XLT Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,247 Vehicle Specs	I bought a battery pack for my old HT (20-year old Kenwood, that's still like new and works great), and I just put AA batteries in it when I need to use it, which is typically once a year, at the hamfest, which was yesterday. I lost my antenna when I had some trees taken down, and am working on getting it back up now. I picked up a hand switch to go along with my headset I got a few years ago, so I can get on the radio, without bugging the family too much. I also picked up one of these at the hamfest: http://www.w8afx.com/ It's a little pricey if you consider the materials that are in it, but considering I'd never get around to putting one together myself, I couldn't resist giving it a try. I will probably set it up on my tripod right outside my window. __________________ *Joe, N1LVN* '97 XLT AWD V8 STOCK Amsoil Synthetics throughout. Amsoil Ea air filter. Bilsteins. Scanguage. Search ExplorerForum

04-09-2012, 02:47 PM	#224
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,251 Vehicle Specs	I think I'm going with another Butternut vertical. I worked all states and 100 countries from my HOA, antenna restricted neighborhood with my "stealth" painted Butternut. I painted it flat black and put it up mainly at night. No restrictions here, but I'm not in the mood to invest in a tower. Butternut's do a great job on a short mast. __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

04-10-2012, 06:34 AM	#225
rizzjc Scubajoe - Radio Mod Garner, NC '97 AWD V8 XLT Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,247 Vehicle Specs	I have a Butternut HF6V, sitting under my deck. Picked it up cheap, and it needs to be cleaned up and reassembled, and maybe needs a few new parts. I need to work on that one of these days. __________________ *Joe, N1LVN* '97 XLT AWD V8 STOCK Amsoil Synthetics throughout. Amsoil Ea air filter. Bilsteins. Scanguage. Search ExplorerForum

06-06-2012, 08:30 PM	#226
banditxp Wannabe Elite Explorer walworth, ny 08 Explorer XLT V8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 61 Vehicle Specs	got another one here KD2AWP www.kd2awp.com Glad to see a good amount of Hams on here. -73 Ryan __________________ 2008 XLT, 4.6L, 4x4, K&N air intake system, Gibson 3" Cat Back exhaust. http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...xplorersig.jpg

06-07-2012, 02:09 PM	#228
tdavis Linux Guru Jack of All Trades Pinole, CA 2001 F250/XLT Superduty Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 6,002 Vehicle Specs	Kinda Funny, I just got to renew the license this year.. Wow. __________________ Thomas Davis Chased vehicle -> Honda VFR800 Tow vehicle -> Ford F250 Superduty Frankenstein Rock Crawler - > Suzuki Samurai (sold, onto the next project..)

06-07-2012, 10:21 PM	#229
rizzjc Scubajoe - Radio Mod Garner, NC '97 AWD V8 XLT Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,247 Vehicle Specs	That's a good reminder Tom. I think I'm due next year, but I need to check. __________________ *Joe, N1LVN* '97 XLT AWD V8 STOCK Amsoil Synthetics throughout. Amsoil Ea air filter. Bilsteins. Scanguage. Search ExplorerForum

06-10-2012, 11:00 AM	#232
rizzjc Scubajoe - Radio Mod Garner, NC '97 AWD V8 XLT Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,247 Vehicle Specs	I'm coming up on 20 years! __________________ *Joe, N1LVN* '97 XLT AWD V8 STOCK Amsoil Synthetics throughout. Amsoil Ea air filter. Bilsteins. Scanguage. Search ExplorerForum

06-10-2012, 11:16 AM	#233
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,251 Vehicle Specs	Char and I will also hit 20 years at the end of next year. __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

06-10-2012, 10:30 PM	#234
just_a_car Wannabe Elite Explorer Auburn, WA 1997 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	We're lucky here in WA. We can get a "custom" plate with our ham callsign on it and we only have to pay for a new plate, not the "specialty plate" fees. PLUS! The DOL will send a notice that your plate is expiring when your license is about to expire, so you can renew the license.

06-14-2012, 05:50 PM	#235
rizzjc Scubajoe - Radio Mod Garner, NC '97 AWD V8 XLT Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,247 Vehicle Specs	Yeah, I'd pay for the plate, but I refuse to pay every year for the honor of carrying that plate that I paid for. So, I refuse to get any sort of vanity plate. Ham or otherwise. __________________ *Joe, N1LVN* '97 XLT AWD V8 STOCK Amsoil Synthetics throughout. Amsoil Ea air filter. Bilsteins. Scanguage. Search ExplorerForum

06-18-2012, 07:28 AM	#237
banditxp Wannabe Elite Explorer walworth, ny 08 Explorer XLT V8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 61 Vehicle Specs	all depends on the state. here in NY its $35 for the plate one time fee and then an extra $6.50 each time your renew your registration. i do like the new NY plate. looks nice __________________ 2008 XLT, 4.6L, 4x4, K&N air intake system, Gibson 3" Cat Back exhaust. http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...xplorersig.jpg

07-19-2012, 11:10 AM	#239
bronchole Elite Mountaineer Los Angeles, CA 97 Mounty, 96 Explorer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 376 Vehicle Specs	KI6MCO checking in here from Los Angeles California (Chatsworth). I have a dual band Alinco (2M &70CM) mounted in my Bronco, a Yeasu VRX7 handheld, and a HR2510 for 10M. I also have CB's in all my off road vehicles and frequently carry a GMRS handheld radio when wheeling. Happy trails, Dan __________________ 1997 Elite Monsterneer regestry, SAS, BW 4406 (was nssj2's up until 7/2012) 1967 Bronco (Bonchole), modified to infinity & beyond 1996 Explorer, bone stock, 1998 Mustang GT convertable, pretty much stock, 1992 F350 4X4 quad cab, bone stock (the tow rig) 10m, 2m 146.535, 70cm=KI6MCO, CB ch27=Apollo 3, GMRS ch7, RIP 85 Bronco, you will be missed

07-19-2012, 03:32 PM	#240
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,251 Vehicle Specs	Hope you can join us at Truck Haven Dan. It would be nice to have another ham out their __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually