Category Archives: Radio stuff
License Renewal Fee, OMG!!!!
So the FCC has reinstated license application and renewal fees for ham radio. And, ham radio being 90% overweight old white guys looking for something to complain about, this has become a common topic on the air. If you can’t … Continue reading
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Don’t sound like a dufus
You are NOT “almost destinated at my home QTH”! “destinated” isn’t a word. You are JUST “almost home” so say that. Some ham people have a propensity to use completely different words when having a radio conversation. Don’t do that. … Continue reading
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Transmit Time out Timer
What is the best length to set your TOT? If you are a beginner and tend to ramble set your TOT for 2 minutes or maybe less, this will help train yourself to not go on too long. Once you … Continue reading
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“Making” conversation
There is a difference between having a conversation and “making” a conversation. Try to avoid making a conversation. You will sometimes hear people either saying the same thing over and over in agreement with each other, or really reaching for … Continue reading
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