That should very quickly answer the "which frequency" question. You can find some local Ham repeater frequencies here http://www.ukrepeater.net/BadgerSE wrote:Needless to say I've signed up with an amateur radio course.
Welcome to the club.
That should very quickly answer the "which frequency" question. You can find some local Ham repeater frequencies here http://www.ukrepeater.net/BadgerSE wrote:Needless to say I've signed up with an amateur radio course.
BadgerSE, you have done exactly the right thing, get in the mix with like minded people who have a better understanding of your new found interest. I can honestly say I completely empathise with you in terms of making that breakthrough in programming and understanding the Baofeng, but you will suddenly find that one thing will fall into place and the others will start to make sense.BadgerSE wrote:I've got my Baofeng UV-5R and I've seen loads of youtube and self help websites but I am still non the wiser on how to use the damn thing. All it makes is a loud white noise sound. If I turn off the squelch then I loose my signal bars. I can't even work out how to use CHIRP (I've managed to get the com port to work though). I have no idea what frequency I should be on or anything. Needless to say I've signed up with an amateur radio course.
TheOldHObbit wrote:Well I have only gone and passed my Foundation......... Onwards and upwards. I am now planning to build a powerpack and radio into a half size Pelicase as a grab and go. It will of course have a roll up slim jim antenna as its main antenna but also a smaller whip. Time to play peeps Oh I forgot what thread I was on Doh!! So to keep it on subject, I will also keep a couple of Baofeng 5r5's in the case also. 73
Thank you, can't say it was easy but great to get it under my belt. My club are already talking about the intermediate so I think the pressure is on . Now to start looking for a new radio, but the antenna is going to be a problem. I cant string a wire so it looks like a vertical will be needed, although some say they are not too bad. Looking forward now to getting my callsign and once thats done, HF here I come.Appin wrote:Congratulations.
Try for the Intermediate.
A bit more power if you pass and the course is heavily practical.
Wingfoot Given that location do you show up on http://www.cheshiresdr.co.uk/ which is based near Chester?
I used to work near Hack Green years ago. It was not well known and initially I assumed the signs saying "This way to the Secret Nuclear Bunker" were either a joke or some kind of night club.
Appin
Appreciate the comment. When I have my c/s I will post it up and who knows, may have a QSO. 73Wingfoot wrote:TheOldHObbit wrote:Well I have only gone and passed my Foundation......... Onwards and upwards. I am now planning to build a powerpack and radio into a half size Pelicase as a grab and go. It will of course have a roll up slim jim antenna as its main antenna but also a smaller whip. Time to play peeps Oh I forgot what thread I was on Doh!! So to keep it on subject, I will also keep a couple of Baofeng 5r5's in the case also. 73
Congratulations on passing the foundation course, enjoy the hobby.
73
Wf