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Ask Me About Ham Radio

2025-10-10T00:35:56Z

N6NBN:

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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">What is Amateur (or Ham) Radio?</div>
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Amateur radio, or "ham radio," is a non-commercial, two-way radio communication service where licensed operators use radio frequencies for personal communication, technical experimentation, and community service, especially during emergencies when conventional networks fail. Licensed amateurs, also called hams, can communicate locally or globally, build their own equipment, and participate in various contests and public service events.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">What do Hams do with Radio?</div>
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Hams, or amateur radio operators, use radios for communication, community service, technical experimentation, and personal enjoyment. They communicate locally or globally, provide crucial emergency and public service communications during disasters, build and experiment with electronics and antenna systems, and connect with a global community of fellow operators.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">How do I become a Ham Radio Operator?</div>
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To become a ham radio operator in the US, you must pass an exam to earn a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). You should start by studying for the entry-level Technician Class exam, which involves learning radio theory and regulations. After passing a 35-question multiple-choice exam administered by Volunteer Examiners (VEs), you'll pay a $35 FCC fee to receive your license. Organizations like the ARRL and HamStudy.org offer study materials and help you find exam sessions.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">What does it cost to become a Ham?</div>
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To become a licensed Ham radio operator, you must pay a $35 FCC application fee and a $15 exam fee to your Volunteer Examiner (VE) team. The VE team also manages the examination process for you and submits your information to the FCC for processing. After passing the exam and paying the FCC fee, you will receive your amateur radio license.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">What can Hams do with their Radios, that most people wouldn't believe?</div>
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While ham radio is often associated with simple two-way communication, its capabilities extend far beyond what most people imagine. Hams can communicate without relying on modern infrastructure, transmit data with minimal power, and even use celestial objects to send signals.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">Do I have to build a huge antenna in my back yard?</div>
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No, you do not have to build a huge ham radio antenna, as many compact, stealthy, and temporary antennas are available for various bands and environments, including indoor options. While height and antenna size influence performance, especially for long-distance HF communication, you can use smaller antennas for VHF/UHF or choose specialized designs like magnetic loops or long wires disguised as flagpoles or other features.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">Are Amateur Radios Expensive?</div>
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No, amateur (ham) radios vary significantly in price, with entry-level handhelds costing under $100 and advanced home stations potentially exceeding $1,000, making it a hobby that can accommodate various budgets. The cost depends on the type of radio, features like power and sensitivity, and additional necessary equipment such as antennas and power supplies. You can also significantly reduce costs by purchasing used equipment or building your own radio.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">Why would I need to be a Ham, if I have a Cell Phone that works great?</div>
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You would need a ham radio license to have independent, long-distance communication that doesn't rely on commercial infrastructure like cell towers and power grids, which is crucial during emergencies and outages. Ham radio also offers a hobbyist experience, allowing for experimentation with electronics, connecting with a global community of fellow hobbyists, and participating in public service events, unlike the typically private and service-dependent nature of cell phones.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">Are there Age Limits to getting my Ham License?</div>
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No, there is no minimum or maximum age limit to get a ham radio license in the United States; candidates of any age can receive a license if they pass the required test, demonstrating knowledge of FCC regulations and radio safety. While there's no age restriction, successful applicants must be able to comprehend the information and pass a multiple-choice exam.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">Can I Email or Talk with someone, who will answer my questions?</div>
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To talk or email with someone about ham radio, you have several excellent options, including local clubs, online forums, and national organizations. The best method depends on whether you prefer to speak to someone in person, by phone, or online.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">Why is Amateur Radio called "Ham Radio" anyway?</div>
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"Ham Radio" isn't an acronym; the term "ham" originated as a derogatory slang term from early 20th-century telegraphy, referring to inexperienced or unskilled operators, a label that early amateur radio enthusiasts, known as "hams," later adopted with pride. While numerous theories suggest it's an acronym from radio pioneers' names, evidence consistently points to the term's roots in landline telegraphy, where "ham-fisted" described clumsy operators, and this usage transferred to the burgeoning field of amateur wireless communication.
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<div style="font-weight:bold;line-height:1.6;">How would Hams help in an Emergency in our area?</div>
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In a major emergency, licensed amateur radio (ham) operators in areas where you live, could provide essential communication services, as they can operate independently of damaged infrastructure like cell towers and internet lines. Ham operators, organized in groups like ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service), deploy to disaster scenes to establish vital communication links between emergency management agencies, shelters, and critical public officials, ensuring that vital information flows when traditional systems fail. They use battery-powered equipment and portable antennas to quickly set up communication stations, providing voice and digital communications for public service agencies, bridging communication gaps, and offering self-sufficient communication support within the community.

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2025-10-09T23:21:06Z

N6NBN:

__NOTOC__
==Welcome to the [https://web.psrg.org/ Puget Sound Repeater Group] [[What is a Wiki?|<span style="color: red; text-decoration: none;">''Wiki''</span>]]==

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'''[[Ask Me About Ham Radio]] (new section!)'''

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Here we will curate fantastic information for, and by, the ham community.
If you would like to contribute or make edits, please [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|login]] using your FCC call-sign.

Are you ready to contribute to the wiki but don't know where to start? See the list of [[:Category:Articles needing attention | '''articles needing attention.''']] If you've created a page and would like to see it linked from the Main_Page (this one), e-mail tech[at]psrg.org with a link to the article.

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==== New Technologies in Amateur Radio ====
* '''[[DMR Radio]]'''
* '''[[D-Star Radio]]'''
* '''[[Yaesu Fusion Radio]]'''

----
==== EmComm: Emergency Communications ====
* '''[[Learn about Winlink, FL-digi, APRS, and more!]]'''
* '''[http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/ Seattle Emergency Community Hubs home site]'''
* '''[[EmComm Groups in Western Washington]]'''
* '''[[GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington]]'''
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==== Popular articles ====
* [[New Ham Operator FAQ and Terminology|'''New Ham Operator Terminology''']]
* '''[[New Ham FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)]]'''
* '''[[Activities for Amateur Radio operators]]'''
* '''[[Study for your Ham License, for Free!]]'''
* '''[https://www.hamradioschool.com/post/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-ham-radios Different Kinds of Ham Radios ]'''
----

==== Repeater Features ====
* [[DVR_Playback|DVR Playback: Learn how to test your audio signal using the PSRG repeater's Digital Voice Recorder]]
* [[QTH|Site Tour: View some pictures of the PSRG repeater QTH (location)]]
----

==== Anytone Radio Features ====
* [[Manually_Program_Anytone-D878|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Baofeng Radio Features [FYI: "Bàofēng" 暴风 means "Storm"]====
* [[Baofeng:_Time-Out-Timer|Extend the 'Time-Out-Timer (TOT)']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Roger_Beep|Disable the 'Roger Beep']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Site_Alarm_Transmit|Disable Site Alarm Transmit]]
* [[Baofeng_Manual_Programming|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Yaesu Radio Features ====
* [http://rick.sparber.org/qs.pdf Quick Start Guide for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://rick.sparber.org/bg60.pdf Beginner's Guide to the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8034&FileCatID=151&FileName=FT%2D60R%5FE%5FOM%5FUSA%5FEXP%5FEU%5FENG%5FEH017M209.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf| Official Manual for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio from Yaesu.com]
* [[Yaesu:_Disable_Wires|Learn how to ''disable'' WIRES (Yaesu beep-on-transmit problem)]]
----
'''More!:'''

*'''[[:Category:Educational_Gatherings | See a list of all Educational Gatherings]]'''

*'''[http://www.n7cfo.com/ Find Local Ham Classes, Tests and Events at N7CFO.com]'''

*'''[[Some of our Members' Web Sites]]'''
----

==== External Resources ====
* Bookmark and read the [http://www.hanssummers.com/k6lha-design-book.html '''Radio Hobbyist's Design Book'''].
* A good site for visualizing the wind/weather is [https://www.windytv.com/?47.621,-122.170,10 '''WindyTV.com'''].
* If you're new to the hobby and just got a Chinese HT, be sure to [http://miklor.com/ '''check out Miklor.com'''].
* Learn more about the hobby by subscribing to some [[Amateur Radio Media|'''amateur radio podcasts and YouTube channels''']].

===== Social Media =====
* [https://www.facebook.com/PugetSoundRepeaterGroup/ '''PSRG Facebook Page'''] - Official announcements and events: Hit "like" to subscribe
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ww7psr/ '''PSRG Facebook Discussion Group'''] - Closed group for discussion of anything remotely related to Ham Radio: Hit "join" and specify your call sign

===== Other Useful Ham Web Sites =====
* [http://www.arrl.org/ ARRL:] Many useful regulatory, educational, operating, and technical items and links
* [http://www.ac6v.com/ AC6V:] and [https://www.dxzone.com/ The DX Zone:] General-interest websites with many links on all phases of ham radio
* [http://www.qrz.com/ QRZ:] Call sign lookup service and general-interest ham radio portal
* [http://eham.net/ eHam.net:] News, articles, equipment swap-and-shop, product reviews, and mailing lists
* [http://prop.hfradio.org/ Radiowave Propagation Center:] Real-time information on propagation and solar data
* [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/radio-communications NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:] Real-time information on space weather and radio communications
* [http://tapr.org TAPR:] Information on digital data modes and software-defined radio (SDR)
* [http://amsat.org AMSAT:] Main site for information on amateur satellites
* [http://www.contestcalendar.com/ WA7BNM Contest Calendar:] Contest calendar and log due dates
* [https://www.ham-yota.com/ YOTA:] World-wide group for student and young adult hams, based in Europe
* [http://dxmaps.com/ DXMaps.com:] Collection of real-time maps showing worldwide activity on any amateur band
* [https://www.hamradioschool.com/ HamRadioSchool.com]

Ask Me About Ham Radio

2025-10-09T23:17:50Z

N6NBN:

Ask Me About Ham Radio

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N6NBN:

Ask Me About Ham Radio

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Ask Me About Ham Radio

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Ask Me About Ham Radio

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N6NBN:

Ask Me About Ham Radio

2025-10-09T22:29:21Z

N6NBN: Created page with "* '''What is Amateur (or Ham) Radio?''' * '''What do Hams do with Radio?''' * '''How do I become a Ham Radio Operator?''' * '''What does it cost to become a Ham?''' * '''What can Hams do with their Radios, that most people wouldn't believe?''' * '''Do I have to build a huge antenna in my back yard?''' * '''Are Radios Expensive?''' * '''Why would I need to be a Ham, if I have a Cell Phone that works great?''' * '''Are there Age Limits to..."

* '''[[What is Amateur (or Ham) Radio?]]'''
* '''[[What do Hams do with Radio?]]'''
* '''[[How do I become a Ham Radio Operator?]]'''
* '''[[What does it cost to become a Ham?]]'''
* '''[[What can Hams do with their Radios, that most people wouldn't believe?]]'''
* '''[[Do I have to build a huge antenna in my back yard?]]'''
* '''[[Are Radios Expensive?]]'''
* '''[[Why would I need to be a Ham, if I have a Cell Phone that works great?]]'''
* '''[[Are there Age Limits to getting my Ham License?]]'''
* '''[[Can I Email or Talk with someone, who will answer my questions?]]'''
* '''[[Why is Amateur Radio called "Ham Radio" anyway?]]'''
* '''[[How would Hams help in an Emergency in our area?]]'''

Main Page

2025-10-09T22:28:50Z

N6NBN:

__NOTOC__
==Welcome to the [https://web.psrg.org/ Puget Sound Repeater Group] [[What is a Wiki?|<span style="color: red; text-decoration: none;">''Wiki''</span>]]==

----
==== "Ask Me About Ham Radio" ====
'''[[Ask Me About Ham Radio]]'''

----
Here we will curate fantastic information for, and by, the ham community.
If you would like to contribute or make edits, please [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|login]] using your FCC call-sign.

Are you ready to contribute to the wiki but don't know where to start? See the list of [[:Category:Articles needing attention | '''articles needing attention.''']] If you've created a page and would like to see it linked from the Main_Page (this one), e-mail tech[at]psrg.org with a link to the article.

----
==== New Technologies in Amateur Radio ====
* '''[[DMR Radio]]'''
* '''[[D-Star Radio]]'''
* '''[[Yaesu Fusion Radio]]'''

----
==== EmComm: Emergency Communications ====
* '''[[Learn about Winlink, FL-digi, APRS, and more!]]'''
* '''[http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/ Seattle Emergency Community Hubs home site]'''
* '''[[EmComm Groups in Western Washington]]'''
* '''[[GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington]]'''
----

==== Popular articles ====
* [[New Ham Operator FAQ and Terminology|'''New Ham Operator Terminology''']]
* '''[[New Ham FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)]]'''
* '''[[Activities for Amateur Radio operators]]'''
* '''[[Study for your Ham License, for Free!]]'''
* '''[https://www.hamradioschool.com/post/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-ham-radios Different Kinds of Ham Radios ]'''
----

==== Repeater Features ====
* [[DVR_Playback|DVR Playback: Learn how to test your audio signal using the PSRG repeater's Digital Voice Recorder]]
* [[QTH|Site Tour: View some pictures of the PSRG repeater QTH (location)]]
----

==== Anytone Radio Features ====
* [[Manually_Program_Anytone-D878|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Baofeng Radio Features [FYI: "Bàofēng" 暴风 means "Storm"]====
* [[Baofeng:_Time-Out-Timer|Extend the 'Time-Out-Timer (TOT)']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Roger_Beep|Disable the 'Roger Beep']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Site_Alarm_Transmit|Disable Site Alarm Transmit]]
* [[Baofeng_Manual_Programming|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Yaesu Radio Features ====
* [http://rick.sparber.org/qs.pdf Quick Start Guide for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://rick.sparber.org/bg60.pdf Beginner's Guide to the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8034&FileCatID=151&FileName=FT%2D60R%5FE%5FOM%5FUSA%5FEXP%5FEU%5FENG%5FEH017M209.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf| Official Manual for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio from Yaesu.com]
* [[Yaesu:_Disable_Wires|Learn how to ''disable'' WIRES (Yaesu beep-on-transmit problem)]]
----
'''More!:'''

*'''[[:Category:Educational_Gatherings | See a list of all Educational Gatherings]]'''

*'''[http://www.n7cfo.com/ Find Local Ham Classes, Tests and Events at N7CFO.com]'''

*'''[[Some of our Members' Web Sites]]'''
----

==== External Resources ====
* Bookmark and read the [http://www.hanssummers.com/k6lha-design-book.html '''Radio Hobbyist's Design Book'''].
* A good site for visualizing the wind/weather is [https://www.windytv.com/?47.621,-122.170,10 '''WindyTV.com'''].
* If you're new to the hobby and just got a Chinese HT, be sure to [http://miklor.com/ '''check out Miklor.com'''].
* Learn more about the hobby by subscribing to some [[Amateur Radio Media|'''amateur radio podcasts and YouTube channels''']].

===== Social Media =====
* [https://www.facebook.com/PugetSoundRepeaterGroup/ '''PSRG Facebook Page'''] - Official announcements and events: Hit "like" to subscribe
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ww7psr/ '''PSRG Facebook Discussion Group'''] - Closed group for discussion of anything remotely related to Ham Radio: Hit "join" and specify your call sign

===== Other Useful Ham Web Sites =====
* [http://www.arrl.org/ ARRL:] Many useful regulatory, educational, operating, and technical items and links
* [http://www.ac6v.com/ AC6V:] and [https://www.dxzone.com/ The DX Zone:] General-interest websites with many links on all phases of ham radio
* [http://www.qrz.com/ QRZ:] Call sign lookup service and general-interest ham radio portal
* [http://eham.net/ eHam.net:] News, articles, equipment swap-and-shop, product reviews, and mailing lists
* [http://prop.hfradio.org/ Radiowave Propagation Center:] Real-time information on propagation and solar data
* [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/radio-communications NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:] Real-time information on space weather and radio communications
* [http://tapr.org TAPR:] Information on digital data modes and software-defined radio (SDR)
* [http://amsat.org AMSAT:] Main site for information on amateur satellites
* [http://www.contestcalendar.com/ WA7BNM Contest Calendar:] Contest calendar and log due dates
* [https://www.ham-yota.com/ YOTA:] World-wide group for student and young adult hams, based in Europe
* [http://dxmaps.com/ DXMaps.com:] Collection of real-time maps showing worldwide activity on any amateur band
* [https://www.hamradioschool.com/ HamRadioSchool.com]

Main Page

2025-08-09T19:46:29Z

N6NBN:

__NOTOC__
==Welcome to the [https://web.psrg.org/ Puget Sound Repeater Group] [[What is a Wiki?|<span style="color: red; text-decoration: none;">''Wiki''</span>]]==

----
==== "Ask Me About Ham Radio" ====
* '''[[What is Amateur (or Ham) Radio?]]'''
* '''[[What do Hams do with Radio?]]'''
* '''[[How do I become a Ham Radio Operator?]]'''
* '''[[What does it cost to become a Ham?]]'''
* '''[[What can Hams do with their Radios, that most people wouldn't believe?]]'''
* '''[[Do I have to build a huge antenna in my back yard?]]'''
* '''[[Are Radios Expensive?]]'''
* '''[[Why would I need to be a Ham, if I have a Cell Phone that works great?]]'''
* '''[[Are there Age Limits to getting my Ham License?]]'''
* '''[[Can I Email or Talk with someone, who will answer my questions?]]'''
* '''[[Why is Amateur Radio called "Ham Radio" anyway?]]'''
* '''[[How would Hams help in an Emergency in our area?]]'''

----
Here we will curate fantastic information for, and by, the ham community.
If you would like to contribute or make edits, please [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|login]] using your FCC call-sign.

Are you ready to contribute to the wiki but don't know where to start? See the list of [[:Category:Articles needing attention | '''articles needing attention.''']] If you've created a page and would like to see it linked from the Main_Page (this one), e-mail tech[at]psrg.org with a link to the article.

----
==== New Technologies in Amateur Radio ====
* '''[[DMR Radio]]'''
* '''[[D-Star Radio]]'''
* '''[[Yaesu Fusion Radio]]'''

----
==== EmComm: Emergency Communications ====
* '''[[Learn about Winlink, FL-digi, APRS, and more!]]'''
* '''[http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/ Seattle Emergency Community Hubs home site]'''
* '''[[EmComm Groups in Western Washington]]'''
* '''[[GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington]]'''
----

==== Popular articles ====
* [[New Ham Operator FAQ and Terminology|'''New Ham Operator Terminology''']]
* '''[[New Ham FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)]]'''
* '''[[Activities for Amateur Radio operators]]'''
* '''[[Study for your Ham License, for Free!]]'''
* '''[https://www.hamradioschool.com/post/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-ham-radios Different Kinds of Ham Radios ]'''
----

==== Repeater Features ====
* [[DVR_Playback|DVR Playback: Learn how to test your audio signal using the PSRG repeater's Digital Voice Recorder]]
* [[QTH|Site Tour: View some pictures of the PSRG repeater QTH (location)]]
----

==== Anytone Radio Features ====
* [[Manually_Program_Anytone-D878|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Baofeng Radio Features [FYI: "Bàofēng" 暴风 means "Storm"]====
* [[Baofeng:_Time-Out-Timer|Extend the 'Time-Out-Timer (TOT)']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Roger_Beep|Disable the 'Roger Beep']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Site_Alarm_Transmit|Disable Site Alarm Transmit]]
* [[Baofeng_Manual_Programming|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Yaesu Radio Features ====
* [http://rick.sparber.org/qs.pdf Quick Start Guide for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://rick.sparber.org/bg60.pdf Beginner's Guide to the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8034&FileCatID=151&FileName=FT%2D60R%5FE%5FOM%5FUSA%5FEXP%5FEU%5FENG%5FEH017M209.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf| Official Manual for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio from Yaesu.com]
* [[Yaesu:_Disable_Wires|Learn how to ''disable'' WIRES (Yaesu beep-on-transmit problem)]]
----
'''More!:'''

*'''[[:Category:Educational_Gatherings | See a list of all Educational Gatherings]]'''

*'''[http://www.n7cfo.com/ Find Local Ham Classes, Tests and Events at N7CFO.com]'''

*'''[[Some of our Members' Web Sites]]'''
----

==== External Resources ====
* Bookmark and read the [http://www.hanssummers.com/k6lha-design-book.html '''Radio Hobbyist's Design Book'''].
* A good site for visualizing the wind/weather is [https://www.windytv.com/?47.621,-122.170,10 '''WindyTV.com'''].
* If you're new to the hobby and just got a Chinese HT, be sure to [http://miklor.com/ '''check out Miklor.com'''].
* Learn more about the hobby by subscribing to some [[Amateur Radio Media|'''amateur radio podcasts and YouTube channels''']].

===== Social Media =====
* [https://www.facebook.com/PugetSoundRepeaterGroup/ '''PSRG Facebook Page'''] - Official announcements and events: Hit "like" to subscribe
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ww7psr/ '''PSRG Facebook Discussion Group'''] - Closed group for discussion of anything remotely related to Ham Radio: Hit "join" and specify your call sign

===== Other Useful Ham Web Sites =====
* [http://www.arrl.org/ ARRL:] Many useful regulatory, educational, operating, and technical items and links
* [http://www.ac6v.com/ AC6V:] and [https://www.dxzone.com/ The DX Zone:] General-interest websites with many links on all phases of ham radio
* [http://www.qrz.com/ QRZ:] Call sign lookup service and general-interest ham radio portal
* [http://eham.net/ eHam.net:] News, articles, equipment swap-and-shop, product reviews, and mailing lists
* [http://prop.hfradio.org/ Radiowave Propagation Center:] Real-time information on propagation and solar data
* [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/radio-communications NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:] Real-time information on space weather and radio communications
* [http://tapr.org TAPR:] Information on digital data modes and software-defined radio (SDR)
* [http://amsat.org AMSAT:] Main site for information on amateur satellites
* [http://www.contestcalendar.com/ WA7BNM Contest Calendar:] Contest calendar and log due dates
* [https://www.ham-yota.com/ YOTA:] World-wide group for student and young adult hams, based in Europe
* [http://dxmaps.com/ DXMaps.com:] Collection of real-time maps showing worldwide activity on any amateur band
* [https://www.hamradioschool.com/ HamRadioSchool.com]

Main Page

2025-08-09T19:43:45Z

N6NBN:

__NOTOC__
==Welcome to the [https://web.psrg.org/ Puget Sound Repeater Group] [[What is a Wiki?|<span style="color: red; text-decoration: none;">''Wiki''</span>]]==

----
==== "Ask Me About Ham Radio" ====
* '''[[What is Amateur (or Ham) Radio?]]'''
* '''[[What do Hams do with Radio?]]'''
* '''[[How do I become a Ham Radio Operator?]]'''
* '''[[What does it cost to become a Ham?]]'''
* '''[[What can Hams do with their Radios, that most people wouldn't believe?]]'''
* '''[[Do I have to build a huge antenna in my back yard?]]'''
* '''[[Are Radios Expensive?]]'''
* '''[[Why would I need to be a Ham, if I have a Cell Phone that works great?]]'''
* '''[[Are there Age Limits to getting my Ham License?]]'''
* '''[[Can I Email or Talk with someone, who will answer my questions?]]'''
* '''[[Why is Amateur Radio called "Ham Radio" anyway?]]'''

----
Here we will curate fantastic information for, and by, the ham community.
If you would like to contribute or make edits, please [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|login]] using your FCC call-sign.

Are you ready to contribute to the wiki but don't know where to start? See the list of [[:Category:Articles needing attention | '''articles needing attention.''']] If you've created a page and would like to see it linked from the Main_Page (this one), e-mail tech[at]psrg.org with a link to the article.

----
==== New Technologies in Amateur Radio ====
* '''[[DMR Radio]]'''
* '''[[D-Star Radio]]'''
* '''[[Yaesu Fusion Radio]]'''

----
==== EmComm: Emergency Communications ====
* '''[[Learn about Winlink, FL-digi, APRS, and more!]]'''
* '''[http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/ Seattle Emergency Community Hubs home site]'''
* '''[[EmComm Groups in Western Washington]]'''
* '''[[GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington]]'''
----

==== Popular articles ====
* [[New Ham Operator FAQ and Terminology|'''New Ham Operator Terminology''']]
* '''[[New Ham FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)]]'''
* '''[[Activities for Amateur Radio operators]]'''
* '''[[Study for your Ham License, for Free!]]'''
* '''[https://www.hamradioschool.com/post/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-ham-radios Different Kinds of Ham Radios ]'''
----

==== Repeater Features ====
* [[DVR_Playback|DVR Playback: Learn how to test your audio signal using the PSRG repeater's Digital Voice Recorder]]
* [[QTH|Site Tour: View some pictures of the PSRG repeater QTH (location)]]
----

==== Anytone Radio Features ====
* [[Manually_Program_Anytone-D878|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Baofeng Radio Features [FYI: "Bàofēng" 暴风 means "Storm"]====
* [[Baofeng:_Time-Out-Timer|Extend the 'Time-Out-Timer (TOT)']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Roger_Beep|Disable the 'Roger Beep']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Site_Alarm_Transmit|Disable Site Alarm Transmit]]
* [[Baofeng_Manual_Programming|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Yaesu Radio Features ====
* [http://rick.sparber.org/qs.pdf Quick Start Guide for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://rick.sparber.org/bg60.pdf Beginner's Guide to the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8034&FileCatID=151&FileName=FT%2D60R%5FE%5FOM%5FUSA%5FEXP%5FEU%5FENG%5FEH017M209.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf| Official Manual for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio from Yaesu.com]
* [[Yaesu:_Disable_Wires|Learn how to ''disable'' WIRES (Yaesu beep-on-transmit problem)]]
----
'''More!:'''

*'''[[:Category:Educational_Gatherings | See a list of all Educational Gatherings]]'''

*'''[http://www.n7cfo.com/ Find Local Ham Classes, Tests and Events at N7CFO.com]'''

*'''[[Some of our Members' Web Sites]]'''
----

==== External Resources ====
* Bookmark and read the [http://www.hanssummers.com/k6lha-design-book.html '''Radio Hobbyist's Design Book'''].
* A good site for visualizing the wind/weather is [https://www.windytv.com/?47.621,-122.170,10 '''WindyTV.com'''].
* If you're new to the hobby and just got a Chinese HT, be sure to [http://miklor.com/ '''check out Miklor.com'''].
* Learn more about the hobby by subscribing to some [[Amateur Radio Media|'''amateur radio podcasts and YouTube channels''']].

===== Social Media =====
* [https://www.facebook.com/PugetSoundRepeaterGroup/ '''PSRG Facebook Page'''] - Official announcements and events: Hit "like" to subscribe
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ww7psr/ '''PSRG Facebook Discussion Group'''] - Closed group for discussion of anything remotely related to Ham Radio: Hit "join" and specify your call sign

===== Other Useful Ham Web Sites =====
* [http://www.arrl.org/ ARRL:] Many useful regulatory, educational, operating, and technical items and links
* [http://www.ac6v.com/ AC6V:] and [https://www.dxzone.com/ The DX Zone:] General-interest websites with many links on all phases of ham radio
* [http://www.qrz.com/ QRZ:] Call sign lookup service and general-interest ham radio portal
* [http://eham.net/ eHam.net:] News, articles, equipment swap-and-shop, product reviews, and mailing lists
* [http://prop.hfradio.org/ Radiowave Propagation Center:] Real-time information on propagation and solar data
* [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/radio-communications NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:] Real-time information on space weather and radio communications
* [http://tapr.org TAPR:] Information on digital data modes and software-defined radio (SDR)
* [http://amsat.org AMSAT:] Main site for information on amateur satellites
* [http://www.contestcalendar.com/ WA7BNM Contest Calendar:] Contest calendar and log due dates
* [https://www.ham-yota.com/ YOTA:] World-wide group for student and young adult hams, based in Europe
* [http://dxmaps.com/ DXMaps.com:] Collection of real-time maps showing worldwide activity on any amateur band
* [https://www.hamradioschool.com/ HamRadioSchool.com]

Main Page

2025-08-09T19:36:37Z

N6NBN:

__NOTOC__
==Welcome to the [https://web.psrg.org/ Puget Sound Repeater Group] [[What is a Wiki?|<span style="color: red; text-decoration: none;">''Wiki''</span>]]==

----
==== "Ask Me About Ham Radio" ====
* '''[[What is Amateur (or Ham) Radio?]]'''
* '''[[What do Hams do with Radio?]]'''
* '''[[How do I become a Ham Radio Operator?]]'''
* '''[[What does it cost to become a Ham?]]'''
* '''[[What can Hams do with their Radios, that most people wouldn't believe?]]'''
* '''[[Do I have to built a huge antenna in my back yard?]]'''
* '''[[Are Radios Expensive?]]'''
* '''[[Why would I need to be a Ham, if I have a Cell Phone that works great?]]'''
* '''[[Are there Age Limits to getting my Ham License?]]'''
* '''[[Can I Email or Talk with someone, who will answer my questions?]]'''
* '''[[Why is Amateur Radio called "Ham Radio" anyway?]]'''

----
Here we will curate fantastic information for, and by, the ham community.
If you would like to contribute or make edits, please [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|login]] using your FCC call-sign.

Are you ready to contribute to the wiki but don't know where to start? See the list of [[:Category:Articles needing attention | '''articles needing attention.''']] If you've created a page and would like to see it linked from the Main_Page (this one), e-mail tech[at]psrg.org with a link to the article.

----
==== New Technologies in Amateur Radio ====
* '''[[DMR Radio]]'''
* '''[[D-Star Radio]]'''
* '''[[Yaesu Fusion Radio]]'''

----
==== EmComm: Emergency Communications ====
* '''[[Learn about Winlink, FL-digi, APRS, and more!]]'''
* '''[http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/ Seattle Emergency Community Hubs home site]'''
* '''[[EmComm Groups in Western Washington]]'''
* '''[[GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington]]'''
----

==== Popular articles ====
* [[New Ham Operator FAQ and Terminology|'''New Ham Operator Terminology''']]
* '''[[New Ham FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)]]'''
* '''[[Activities for Amateur Radio operators]]'''
* '''[[Study for your Ham License, for Free!]]'''
* '''[https://www.hamradioschool.com/post/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-ham-radios Different Kinds of Ham Radios ]'''
----

==== Repeater Features ====
* [[DVR_Playback|DVR Playback: Learn how to test your audio signal using the PSRG repeater's Digital Voice Recorder]]
* [[QTH|Site Tour: View some pictures of the PSRG repeater QTH (location)]]
----

==== Anytone Radio Features ====
* [[Manually_Program_Anytone-D878|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Baofeng Radio Features [FYI: "Bàofēng" 暴风 means "Storm"]====
* [[Baofeng:_Time-Out-Timer|Extend the 'Time-Out-Timer (TOT)']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Roger_Beep|Disable the 'Roger Beep']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Site_Alarm_Transmit|Disable Site Alarm Transmit]]
* [[Baofeng_Manual_Programming|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Yaesu Radio Features ====
* [http://rick.sparber.org/qs.pdf Quick Start Guide for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://rick.sparber.org/bg60.pdf Beginner's Guide to the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8034&FileCatID=151&FileName=FT%2D60R%5FE%5FOM%5FUSA%5FEXP%5FEU%5FENG%5FEH017M209.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf| Official Manual for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio from Yaesu.com]
* [[Yaesu:_Disable_Wires|Learn how to ''disable'' WIRES (Yaesu beep-on-transmit problem)]]
----
'''More!:'''

*'''[[:Category:Educational_Gatherings | See a list of all Educational Gatherings]]'''

*'''[http://www.n7cfo.com/ Find Local Ham Classes, Tests and Events at N7CFO.com]'''

*'''[[Some of our Members' Web Sites]]'''
----

==== External Resources ====
* Bookmark and read the [http://www.hanssummers.com/k6lha-design-book.html '''Radio Hobbyist's Design Book'''].
* A good site for visualizing the wind/weather is [https://www.windytv.com/?47.621,-122.170,10 '''WindyTV.com'''].
* If you're new to the hobby and just got a Chinese HT, be sure to [http://miklor.com/ '''check out Miklor.com'''].
* Learn more about the hobby by subscribing to some [[Amateur Radio Media|'''amateur radio podcasts and YouTube channels''']].

===== Social Media =====
* [https://www.facebook.com/PugetSoundRepeaterGroup/ '''PSRG Facebook Page'''] - Official announcements and events: Hit "like" to subscribe
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ww7psr/ '''PSRG Facebook Discussion Group'''] - Closed group for discussion of anything remotely related to Ham Radio: Hit "join" and specify your call sign

===== Other Useful Ham Web Sites =====
* [http://www.arrl.org/ ARRL:] Many useful regulatory, educational, operating, and technical items and links
* [http://www.ac6v.com/ AC6V:] and [https://www.dxzone.com/ The DX Zone:] General-interest websites with many links on all phases of ham radio
* [http://www.qrz.com/ QRZ:] Call sign lookup service and general-interest ham radio portal
* [http://eham.net/ eHam.net:] News, articles, equipment swap-and-shop, product reviews, and mailing lists
* [http://prop.hfradio.org/ Radiowave Propagation Center:] Real-time information on propagation and solar data
* [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/radio-communications NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:] Real-time information on space weather and radio communications
* [http://tapr.org TAPR:] Information on digital data modes and software-defined radio (SDR)
* [http://amsat.org AMSAT:] Main site for information on amateur satellites
* [http://www.contestcalendar.com/ WA7BNM Contest Calendar:] Contest calendar and log due dates
* [https://www.ham-yota.com/ YOTA:] World-wide group for student and young adult hams, based in Europe
* [http://dxmaps.com/ DXMaps.com:] Collection of real-time maps showing worldwide activity on any amateur band
* [https://www.hamradioschool.com/ HamRadioSchool.com]

Main Page

2025-08-09T19:31:15Z

N6NBN:

__NOTOC__
==Welcome to the [https://web.psrg.org/ Puget Sound Repeater Group] [[What is a Wiki?|<span style="color: red; text-decoration: none;">''Wiki''</span>]]==

----
==== "Ask Me About Ham Radio" ====
* '''[[What is Amateur (or Ham) Radio?]]'''
* '''[[What do Hams do with Radio?]]'''
* '''[[How do I become a Ham Radio Operator?]]'''
* '''[[What does it cost to become a Ham?]]'''
* '''[[What can Hams do with their Radios, that most people wouldn't believe?]]'''
* '''[[Do I have to built a huge antenna in my back yard?]]'''
* '''[[Are Radios Expensive?]]'''
* '''[[Why would I need to be a Ham, if I have a Cell Phone that works great?]]'''
* '''[[Are their Age Limits to getting my Ham License?]]'''
* '''[[Can I Email or Talk with someone, who will answer my questions?]]'''
* '''[[Why is Amateur Radio called "Ham Radio" anyway?]]'''

----
Here we will curate fantastic information for, and by, the ham community.
If you would like to contribute or make edits, please [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|login]] using your FCC call-sign.

Are you ready to contribute to the wiki but don't know where to start? See the list of [[:Category:Articles needing attention | '''articles needing attention.''']] If you've created a page and would like to see it linked from the Main_Page (this one), e-mail tech[at]psrg.org with a link to the article.

----
==== New Technologies in Amateur Radio ====
* '''[[DMR Radio]]'''
* '''[[D-Star Radio]]'''
* '''[[Yaesu Fusion Radio]]'''

----
==== EmComm: Emergency Communications ====
* '''[[Learn about Winlink, FL-digi, APRS, and more!]]'''
* '''[http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/ Seattle Emergency Community Hubs home site]'''
* '''[[EmComm Groups in Western Washington]]'''
* '''[[GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington]]'''
----

==== Popular articles ====
* [[New Ham Operator FAQ and Terminology|'''New Ham Operator Terminology''']]
* '''[[New Ham FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)]]'''
* '''[[Activities for Amateur Radio operators]]'''
* '''[[Study for your Ham License, for Free!]]'''
* '''[https://www.hamradioschool.com/post/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-ham-radios Different Kinds of Ham Radios ]'''
----

==== Repeater Features ====
* [[DVR_Playback|DVR Playback: Learn how to test your audio signal using the PSRG repeater's Digital Voice Recorder]]
* [[QTH|Site Tour: View some pictures of the PSRG repeater QTH (location)]]
----

==== Anytone Radio Features ====
* [[Manually_Program_Anytone-D878|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Baofeng Radio Features [FYI: "Bàofēng" 暴风 means "Storm"]====
* [[Baofeng:_Time-Out-Timer|Extend the 'Time-Out-Timer (TOT)']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Roger_Beep|Disable the 'Roger Beep']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Site_Alarm_Transmit|Disable Site Alarm Transmit]]
* [[Baofeng_Manual_Programming|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Yaesu Radio Features ====
* [http://rick.sparber.org/qs.pdf Quick Start Guide for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://rick.sparber.org/bg60.pdf Beginner's Guide to the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8034&FileCatID=151&FileName=FT%2D60R%5FE%5FOM%5FUSA%5FEXP%5FEU%5FENG%5FEH017M209.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf| Official Manual for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio from Yaesu.com]
* [[Yaesu:_Disable_Wires|Learn how to ''disable'' WIRES (Yaesu beep-on-transmit problem)]]
----
'''More!:'''

*'''[[:Category:Educational_Gatherings | See a list of all Educational Gatherings]]'''

*'''[http://www.n7cfo.com/ Find Local Ham Classes, Tests and Events at N7CFO.com]'''

*'''[[Some of our Members' Web Sites]]'''
----

==== External Resources ====
* Bookmark and read the [http://www.hanssummers.com/k6lha-design-book.html '''Radio Hobbyist's Design Book'''].
* A good site for visualizing the wind/weather is [https://www.windytv.com/?47.621,-122.170,10 '''WindyTV.com'''].
* If you're new to the hobby and just got a Chinese HT, be sure to [http://miklor.com/ '''check out Miklor.com'''].
* Learn more about the hobby by subscribing to some [[Amateur Radio Media|'''amateur radio podcasts and YouTube channels''']].

===== Social Media =====
* [https://www.facebook.com/PugetSoundRepeaterGroup/ '''PSRG Facebook Page'''] - Official announcements and events: Hit "like" to subscribe
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ww7psr/ '''PSRG Facebook Discussion Group'''] - Closed group for discussion of anything remotely related to Ham Radio: Hit "join" and specify your call sign

===== Other Useful Ham Web Sites =====
* [http://www.arrl.org/ ARRL:] Many useful regulatory, educational, operating, and technical items and links
* [http://www.ac6v.com/ AC6V:] and [https://www.dxzone.com/ The DX Zone:] General-interest websites with many links on all phases of ham radio
* [http://www.qrz.com/ QRZ:] Call sign lookup service and general-interest ham radio portal
* [http://eham.net/ eHam.net:] News, articles, equipment swap-and-shop, product reviews, and mailing lists
* [http://prop.hfradio.org/ Radiowave Propagation Center:] Real-time information on propagation and solar data
* [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/radio-communications NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:] Real-time information on space weather and radio communications
* [http://tapr.org TAPR:] Information on digital data modes and software-defined radio (SDR)
* [http://amsat.org AMSAT:] Main site for information on amateur satellites
* [http://www.contestcalendar.com/ WA7BNM Contest Calendar:] Contest calendar and log due dates
* [https://www.ham-yota.com/ YOTA:] World-wide group for student and young adult hams, based in Europe
* [http://dxmaps.com/ DXMaps.com:] Collection of real-time maps showing worldwide activity on any amateur band
* [https://www.hamradioschool.com/ HamRadioSchool.com]

IRLP

2025-07-24T21:06:37Z

N6NBN:

[[Category:Articles needing attention]]
[[Category:VoIP]]
== What is IRLP? ==
The Internet Radio Linking Project is a VoIP-based project - like [[Echolink]] and [[All-star]] - that allows licensed amateur radio operators to communicate over the Internet.

IRLP connects repeaters via the Internet. It is only accessible via a Radio on Amateur Frequencies.

Allstar and EchoLink, on the other hand, also support access via Computers, SmartPhones, and Internet-connected Tablets.

== How can I start using IRLP? ==

== Links ==
* [https://web.psrg.org/echoirlp/ IRLP on PSRG]
* [http://www.irlp.net/ IRLP.net]

Main Page

2025-07-24T20:10:54Z

N6NBN: /* Other Useful Ham Web Sites */

__NOTOC__
==Welcome to the [https://web.psrg.org/ Puget Sound Repeater Group] [[What is a Wiki?|<span style="color: red; text-decoration: none;">''Wiki''</span>]]==

Here we will curate fantastic information for, and by, the ham community.
If you would like to contribute or make edits, please [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|login]] using your FCC call-sign.

Are you ready to contribute to the wiki but don't know where to start? See the list of [[:Category:Articles needing attention | '''articles needing attention.''']] If you've created a page and would like to see it linked from the Main_Page (this one), e-mail tech[at]psrg.org with a link to the article.

----
==== New Technologies in Amateur Radio ====
* '''[[DMR Radio]]'''
* '''[[D-Star Radio]]'''
* '''[[Yaesu Fusion Radio]]'''

----
==== EmComm: Emergency Communications ====
* '''[[Learn about Winlink, FL-digi, APRS, and more!]]'''
* '''[http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/ Seattle Emergency Community Hubs home site]'''
* '''[[EmComm Groups in Western Washington]]'''
* '''[[GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington]]'''
----

==== Popular articles ====
* [[New Ham Operator FAQ and Terminology|'''New Ham Operator Terminology''']]
* '''[[New Ham FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)]]'''
* '''[[Activities for Amateur Radio operators]]'''
* '''[[Study for your Ham License, for Free!]]'''
* '''[https://www.hamradioschool.com/post/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-ham-radios Different Kinds of Ham Radios ]'''
----

==== Repeater Features ====
* [[DVR_Playback|DVR Playback: Learn how to test your audio signal using the PSRG repeater's Digital Voice Recorder]]
* [[QTH|Site Tour: View some pictures of the PSRG repeater QTH (location)]]
----

==== Anytone Radio Features ====
* [[Manually_Program_Anytone-D878|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Baofeng Radio Features [FYI: "Bàofēng" 暴风 means "Storm"]====
* [[Baofeng:_Time-Out-Timer|Extend the 'Time-Out-Timer (TOT)']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Roger_Beep|Disable the 'Roger Beep']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Site_Alarm_Transmit|Disable Site Alarm Transmit]]
* [[Baofeng_Manual_Programming|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Yaesu Radio Features ====
* [http://rick.sparber.org/qs.pdf Quick Start Guide for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://rick.sparber.org/bg60.pdf Beginner's Guide to the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8034&FileCatID=151&FileName=FT%2D60R%5FE%5FOM%5FUSA%5FEXP%5FEU%5FENG%5FEH017M209.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf| Official Manual for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio from Yaesu.com]
* [[Yaesu:_Disable_Wires|Learn how to ''disable'' WIRES (Yaesu beep-on-transmit problem)]]
----
'''More!:'''

*'''[[:Category:Educational_Gatherings | See a list of all Educational Gatherings]]'''

*'''[http://www.n7cfo.com/ Find Local Ham Classes, Tests and Events at N7CFO.com]'''

*'''[[Some of our Members' Web Sites]]'''
----

==== External Resources ====
* Bookmark and read the [http://www.hanssummers.com/k6lha-design-book.html '''Radio Hobbyist's Design Book'''].
* A good site for visualizing the wind/weather is [https://www.windytv.com/?47.621,-122.170,10 '''WindyTV.com'''].
* If you're new to the hobby and just got a Chinese HT, be sure to [http://miklor.com/ '''check out Miklor.com'''].
* Learn more about the hobby by subscribing to some [[Amateur Radio Media|'''amateur radio podcasts and YouTube channels''']].

===== Social Media =====
* [https://www.facebook.com/PugetSoundRepeaterGroup/ '''PSRG Facebook Page'''] - Official announcements and events: Hit "like" to subscribe
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ww7psr/ '''PSRG Facebook Discussion Group'''] - Closed group for discussion of anything remotely related to Ham Radio: Hit "join" and specify your call sign

===== Other Useful Ham Web Sites =====
* [http://www.arrl.org/ ARRL:] Many useful regulatory, educational, operating, and technical items and links
* [http://www.ac6v.com/ AC6V:] and [https://www.dxzone.com/ The DX Zone:] General-interest websites with many links on all phases of ham radio
* [http://www.qrz.com/ QRZ:] Call sign lookup service and general-interest ham radio portal
* [http://eham.net/ eHam.net:] News, articles, equipment swap-and-shop, product reviews, and mailing lists
* [http://prop.hfradio.org/ Radiowave Propagation Center:] Real-time information on propagation and solar data
* [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/radio-communications NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:] Real-time information on space weather and radio communications
* [http://tapr.org TAPR:] Information on digital data modes and software-defined radio (SDR)
* [http://amsat.org AMSAT:] Main site for information on amateur satellites
* [http://www.contestcalendar.com/ WA7BNM Contest Calendar:] Contest calendar and log due dates
* [https://www.ham-yota.com/ YOTA:] World-wide group for student and young adult hams, based in Europe
* [http://dxmaps.com/ DXMaps.com:] Collection of real-time maps showing worldwide activity on any amateur band
* [https://www.hamradioschool.com/ HamRadioSchool.com]

Main Page

2025-07-24T20:09:44Z

N6NBN: /* Popular articles */

Study for your Ham License, for Free!

2023-07-02T19:51:19Z

N6NBN: Created page with "'''Ham License Study Resources:''' '''Ham Radio Technician Class Practice Test (updated 2023)''' https://www.mometrix.com/academy/ham-radio-technician-class/ '''HamStudy.org: Cutting edge amateur radio study tools''' https://hamstudy.org/ '''No-Nonsense Study Guides - KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog''' https://www.kb6nu.com/study-guides/ '''NCVEC: 2022-2026 Technician Question Pool Release''' http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=373"

'''Ham License Study Resources:'''

'''Ham Radio Technician Class Practice Test (updated 2023)'''

https://www.mometrix.com/academy/ham-radio-technician-class/

'''HamStudy.org: Cutting edge amateur radio study tools'''

https://hamstudy.org/

'''No-Nonsense Study Guides - KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog'''

https://www.kb6nu.com/study-guides/

'''NCVEC: 2022-2026 Technician Question Pool Release'''

http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=373

Main Page

2023-07-02T19:48:27Z

N6NBN: /* Welcome to the Puget Sound Repeater Group Wiki */

__NOTOC__
==Welcome to the [https://web.psrg.org/ Puget Sound Repeater Group] [[What is a Wiki?|<span style="color: red; text-decoration: none;">''Wiki''</span>]]==

Here we will curate fantastic information for, and by, the ham community.
If you would like to contribute or make edits, please [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] or [[Special:UserLogin|login]] using your FCC call-sign.

Are you ready to contribute to the wiki but don't know where to start? See the list of [[:Category:Articles needing attention | '''articles needing attention.''']] If you've created a page and would like to see it linked from the Main_Page (this one), e-mail tech[at]psrg.org with a link to the article.

----
==== New Technologies in Amateur Radio ====
* '''[[DMR Radio]]'''
* '''[[D-Star Radio]]'''
* '''[[Yaesu Fusion Radio]]'''

----
==== EmComm: Emergency Communications ====
* '''[[Learn about Winlink, FL-digi, APRS, and more!]]'''
* '''[http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/ Seattle Emergency Community Hubs home site]'''
* '''[[EmComm Groups in Western Washington]]'''
* '''[[GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington]]'''
----

==== Popular articles ====
* [[New Ham Operator FAQ and Terminology|'''New Ham Operator Terminology''']]
* '''[[New Ham FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)]]'''
* '''[[Activities for Amateur Radio operators]]'''
* '''[[Study for your Ham License, for Free!]]'''
----
==== Repeater Features ====
* [[DVR_Playback|DVR Playback: Learn how to test your audio signal using the PSRG repeater's Digital Voice Recorder]]
* [[QTH|Site Tour: View some pictures of the PSRG repeater QTH (location)]]
----

==== Anytone Radio Features ====
* [[Manually_Program_Anytone-D878|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Baofeng Radio Features [FYI: "Bàofēng" 暴风 means "Storm"]====
* [[Baofeng:_Time-Out-Timer|Extend the 'Time-Out-Timer (TOT)']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Roger_Beep|Disable the 'Roger Beep']]
* [[Baofeng:_Disable_Site_Alarm_Transmit|Disable Site Alarm Transmit]]
* [[Baofeng_Manual_Programming|How to Program from the keypad (no computer needed)]]
----

==== Yaesu Radio Features ====
* [http://rick.sparber.org/qs.pdf Quick Start Guide for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://rick.sparber.org/bg60.pdf Beginner's Guide to the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio]
* [http://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8034&FileCatID=151&FileName=FT%2D60R%5FE%5FOM%5FUSA%5FEXP%5FEU%5FENG%5FEH017M209.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf| Official Manual for the Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Dual-Band Radio from Yaesu.com]
* [[Yaesu:_Disable_Wires|Learn how to ''disable'' WIRES (Yaesu beep-on-transmit problem)]]
----
'''More!:'''

*'''[[:Category:Educational_Gatherings | See a list of all Educational Gatherings]]'''

*'''[http://www.n7cfo.com/ Find Local Ham Classes, Tests and Events at N7CFO.com]'''

*'''[[Some of our Members' Web Sites]]'''
----

==== External Resources ====
* Bookmark and read the [http://www.hanssummers.com/k6lha-design-book.html '''Radio Hobbyist's Design Book'''].
* A good site for visualizing the wind/weather is [https://www.windytv.com/?47.621,-122.170,10 '''WindyTV.com'''].
* If you're new to the hobby and just got a Chinese HT, be sure to [http://miklor.com/ '''check out Miklor.com'''].
* Learn more about the hobby by subscribing to some [[Amateur Radio Media|'''amateur radio podcasts and YouTube channels''']].

===== Social Media =====
* [https://www.facebook.com/PugetSoundRepeaterGroup/ '''PSRG Facebook Page'''] - Official announcements and events: Hit "like" to subscribe
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ww7psr/ '''PSRG Facebook Discussion Group'''] - Closed group for discussion of anything remotely related to Ham Radio: Hit "join" and specify your call sign

===== Other Useful Ham Web Sites =====
* [http://www.arrl.org/ ARRL:] Many useful regulatory, educational, operating, and technical items and links
* [http://www.ac6v.com/ AC6V:] and [https://www.dxzone.com/ The DX Zone:] General-interest websites with many links on all phases of ham radio
* [http://www.qrz.com/ QRZ:] Call sign lookup service and general-interest ham radio portal
* [http://eham.net/ eHam.net:] News, articles, equipment swap-and-shop, product reviews, and mailing lists
* [http://prop.hfradio.org/ Radiowave Propagation Center:] Real-time information on propagation and solar data
* [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/radio-communications NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:] Real-time information on space weather and radio communications
* [http://tapr.org TAPR:] Information on digital data modes and software-defined radio (SDR)
* [http://amsat.org AMSAT:] Main site for information on amateur satellites
* [http://www.contestcalendar.com/ WA7BNM Contest Calendar:] Contest calendar and log due dates
* [https://www.ham-yota.com/ YOTA:] World-wide group for student and young adult hams, based in Europe
* [http://dxmaps.com/ DXMaps.com:] Collection of real-time maps showing worldwide activity on any amateur band

GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2022-08-30T22:10:55Z

N6NBN: Info on non-Amateur 2-way Radio Systems for the General Public

'''Two-Way Radio for Everybody!'''

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios on GMRS frequencies.)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $35 '''{New Lower Price!}''' for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $70 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more, do.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

'''[[File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png|200px|thumb|left|GMRS Repeaters in Seattle]]'''

'''[[https://mygmrs.com/ GMRS Repeaters in Other Places]]'''

----
'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=http://noveltyhill.net/GMRS/GMRS-Intro-Brochure-8-15-19.pdf GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''
'''[[http://noveltyhill.net/GMRS/GMRS-Intro-Brochure-8-15-19.pdf GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''

----

'''Radio:'''

[[File:GMRS-V1-150x150.png]]

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/product/gmrs-v2/ Here is a $70 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''

'''[[https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gmrs+v2&crid=2DTTCPU8X0I4M&sprefix=gmrs+v%2Caps%2C385&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 GMRS Radios on Amazon.com]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($35 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share.

----

GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2022-08-30T21:39:52Z

N6NBN:

'''Two-Way Radio for Everybody!'''

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $35 '''{New Lower Price!}''' for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $70 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more, do.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

'''[[File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png|200px|thumb|left|GMRS Repeaters in Seattle]]'''

'''[[https://mygmrs.com/ GMRS Repeaters in Other Places]]'''

----
'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=http://noveltyhill.net/GMRS/GMRS-Intro-Brochure-8-15-19.pdf GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''
'''[[http://noveltyhill.net/GMRS/GMRS-Intro-Brochure-8-15-19.pdf GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''

----

'''Radio:'''

[[File:GMRS-V1-150x150.png]]

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

----

Winlink: Internet Email over Radio

2020-01-06T22:36:05Z

N6NBN:

What if the Internet isn't working, where you are at the moment?

As a Ham, you can send Internet email to anyone else in the world, even non-Hams, over Ham Radio channels, and it's free! And your family and friends can send to you, from wherever they are, as well.

Of course, we have to follow the rules of U.S. Amateur Radio: we cannot conduct business with Winlink emails. And it's not fast. But it works really well, almost anywhere in the world.

*'''Winlink has helped save many Lives and Property; see the "Winlink Was There" articles''' on the '''[http://winlink.org Winlink.org Home Page]'''

*'''Start Learning about Winlink: [http://Winlink.org Winlink.org]'''

*'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winlink Wikipedia.org article on Winlink]'''

*'''Presentation by Scott Currie NS7C on Winlink (2017) at [http://commacademy.org/ CommAcademy.org]:'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pdf (PDF download)]'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pptx (PowerPoint download)]'''

*'''[https://goo.gl/bRPbvU Introduction to Winlink: Email Over Radio (N6NBN) (Feb. 2018)]'''



'''Easy Steps: learn a little about Winlink, without using a Radio, first!'''
*'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CpfpQEVUmKnl8fj79RiULSoo-XL4D3hj/view?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bob Tykulsker KM6SO]'''
*'''[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XnmbtP7xCe2SAxp34lFFSQlzTYkRlSB_iZt_JDegRx4/edit?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bill Thomassen N6NBN]'''

*'''[[Winlink FAQ's, Tips & Tricks]]'''

The following opportunities are also available for Winlink help, and you are encouraged to utilize these as much as you can.

Every Monday night during the Monday Night ACS net you can go to North Seattle College to their radio room, and get help with Winlink. Dave Wilma is the contact for getting to the radio room.
We (various people in ACS) can offer one-on-one remote control help through an audio/video chat room where you can share your screen so we can see it, and do a lot to get you going that way. The challenge is finding the right person to help and matching them up with you and finding a time that works for both people. Despite the “hassle”, this is still a powerful tool for us to use.

Please email '''acs-leadership@seattleacs.org''' if you would like to try and schedule one of these sessions.
PSRG members who are not involved with ACS are welcome to participate if they so desire.

Here's a couple Diagrams, showing typical Radio and Computer Equipment needed for Winlink:<br> (CLICK for larger images):

<table border="0" bordercolor="red" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center">
[[File:Winlink_VHF_UHF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|File:Winlink_VHFandUHF_2018_ Equipment_and_Software_Needed.png|alt="Winlink for VHF/UHF" ]]
</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">
[[file:Winlink_HF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|File:Winlink_HF_2018_ Equipment_and_Software_Needed.png|alt="Winlink for HF"]]

</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center">'''[[File:Winlink_VHFandUHF_2018_Equipment_and_Software_Needed.png Winlink on VHF/UHF Frequencies]]'''</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">'''[[File:Winlink_HF_2018_Equipment_and_Software_Needed.png Winlink on HF Frequencies]]'''</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''Winlink Express VHF/UHF with a SignaLink USB External Sound Card:'''
'''[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ Configuration Instructions]'''

'''[http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm Where to find UZ7HO's SoundModem Program]'''
'''(Important! You want the <span style="background-color:#FFFF00">"soundmodem105.zip" or newer</span> version!)'''

Winlink: Internet Email over Radio

2020-01-06T22:35:01Z

N6NBN:

What if the Internet isn't working, where you are at the moment?

As a Ham, you can send Internet email to anyone else in the world, even non-Hams, over Ham Radio channels, and it's free! And your family and friends can send to you, from wherever they are, as well.

Of course, we have to follow the rules of U.S. Amateur Radio: we cannot conduct business with Winlink emails. And it's not fast. But it works really well, almost anywhere in the world.

*'''Winlink has helped save many Lives and Property; see the "Winlink Was There" articles''' on the '''[http://winlink.org Winlink.org Home Page]'''

*'''Start Learning about Winlink: [http://Winlink.org Winlink.org]'''

*'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winlink Wikipedia.org article on Winlink]'''

*'''Presentation by Scott Currie NS7C on Winlink (2017) at [http://commacademy.org/ CommAcademy.org]:'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pdf (PDF download)]'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pptx (PowerPoint download)]'''

*'''[https://goo.gl/bRPbvU Introduction to Winlink: Email Over Radio (N6NBN) (Feb. 2018)]'''



'''Easy Steps: learn a little about Winlink, without using a Radio, first!'''
*'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CpfpQEVUmKnl8fj79RiULSoo-XL4D3hj/view?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bob Tykulsker KM6SO]'''
*'''[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XnmbtP7xCe2SAxp34lFFSQlzTYkRlSB_iZt_JDegRx4/edit?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bill Thomassen N6NBN]'''

*'''[[Winlink FAQ's, Tips & Tricks]]'''

The following opportunities are also available for Winlink help, and you are encouraged to utilize these as much as you can.

Every Monday night during the Monday Night ACS net you can go to North Seattle College to their radio room, and get help with Winlink. Dave Wilma is the contact for getting to the radio room.
We (various people in ACS) can offer one-on-one remote control help through an audio/video chat room where you can share your screen so we can see it, and do a lot to get you going that way. The challenge is finding the right person to help and matching them up with you and finding a time that works for both people. Despite the “hassle”, this is still a powerful tool for us to use.

Please email '''acs-leadership@seattleacs.org''' if you would like to try and schedule one of these sessions.
PSRG members who are not involved with ACS are welcome to participate if they so desire.

Here's a couple Diagrams, showing typical Radio and Computer Equipment needed for Winlink:<br> (CLICK for larger images):

<table border="0" bordercolor="red" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center">
[[File:Winlink_VHF_UHF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|File:Winlink_VHFandUHF_2018_ Equipment_and_Software_Needed.png|alt="Winlink for VHF/UHF" ]]
</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">
[[file:Winlink_HF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|File:Winlink_HF_2018_ Equipment_and_Software_Needed.png|alt="Winlink for HF"]]

</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center">'''[File:Winlink_VHFandUHF_2018_Equipment_and_Software_Needed.png Winlink on VHF/UHF Frequencies]'''</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">'''[File:Winlink_HF_2018_Equipment_and_Software_Needed.png Winlink on HF Frequencies]'''</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''Winlink Express VHF/UHF with a SignaLink USB External Sound Card:'''
'''[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ Configuration Instructions]'''

'''[http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm Where to find UZ7HO's SoundModem Program]'''
'''(Important! You want the <span style="background-color:#FFFF00">"soundmodem105.zip" or newer</span> version!)'''

Winlink: Internet Email over Radio

2020-01-06T22:33:02Z

N6NBN:

What if the Internet isn't working, where you are at the moment?

As a Ham, you can send Internet email to anyone else in the world, even non-Hams, over Ham Radio channels, and it's free! And your family and friends can send to you, from wherever they are, as well.

Of course, we have to follow the rules of U.S. Amateur Radio: we cannot conduct business with Winlink emails. And it's not fast. But it works really well, almost anywhere in the world.

*'''Winlink has helped save many Lives and Property; see the "Winlink Was There" articles''' on the '''[http://winlink.org Winlink.org Home Page]'''

*'''Start Learning about Winlink: [http://Winlink.org Winlink.org]'''

*'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winlink Wikipedia.org article on Winlink]'''

*'''Presentation by Scott Currie NS7C on Winlink (2017) at [http://commacademy.org/ CommAcademy.org]:'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pdf (PDF download)]'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pptx (PowerPoint download)]'''

*'''[https://goo.gl/bRPbvU Introduction to Winlink: Email Over Radio (N6NBN) (Feb. 2018)]'''



'''Easy Steps: learn a little about Winlink, without using a Radio, first!'''
*'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CpfpQEVUmKnl8fj79RiULSoo-XL4D3hj/view?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bob Tykulsker KM6SO]'''
*'''[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XnmbtP7xCe2SAxp34lFFSQlzTYkRlSB_iZt_JDegRx4/edit?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bill Thomassen N6NBN]'''

*'''[[Winlink FAQ's, Tips & Tricks]]'''

The following opportunities are also available for Winlink help, and you are encouraged to utilize these as much as you can.

Every Monday night during the Monday Night ACS net you can go to North Seattle College to their radio room, and get help with Winlink. Dave Wilma is the contact for getting to the radio room.
We (various people in ACS) can offer one-on-one remote control help through an audio/video chat room where you can share your screen so we can see it, and do a lot to get you going that way. The challenge is finding the right person to help and matching them up with you and finding a time that works for both people. Despite the “hassle”, this is still a powerful tool for us to use.

Please email '''acs-leadership@seattleacs.org''' if you would like to try and schedule one of these sessions.
PSRG members who are not involved with ACS are welcome to participate if they so desire.

Here's a couple Diagrams, showing typical Radio and Computer Equipment needed for Winlink:<br> (CLICK for larger images):

<table border="0" bordercolor="red" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center">
[[File:Winlink_VHF_UHF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|File:Winlink_VHFandUHF_2018_ Equipment_and_Software_Needed.png|alt="Winlink for VHF/UHF" ]]
</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">
[[file:Winlink_HF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|File:Winlink_HF_2018_ Equipment_and_Software_Needed.png|alt="Winlink for HF"]]

</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/JiUpdX Winlink on VHF/UHF Frequencies]'''</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/WJi4DH Winlink on HF Frequencies]'''</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''Winlink Express VHF/UHF with a SignaLink USB External Sound Card:'''
'''[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ Configuration Instructions]'''

'''[http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm Where to find UZ7HO's SoundModem Program]'''
'''(Important! You want the <span style="background-color:#FFFF00">"soundmodem105.zip" or newer</span> version!)'''

File:Winlink VHFandUHF 2018 Equipment and Software Needed.png

2020-01-06T22:29:52Z

N6NBN:

File:Winlink HF 2018 Equipment and Software Needed.png

2020-01-06T22:29:07Z

N6NBN:

Winlink: Internet Email over Radio

2020-01-06T22:21:03Z

N6NBN:

What if the Internet isn't working, where you are at the moment?

As a Ham, you can send Internet email to anyone else in the world, even non-Hams, over Ham Radio channels, and it's free! And your family and friends can send to you, from wherever they are, as well.

Of course, we have to follow the rules of U.S. Amateur Radio: we cannot conduct business with Winlink emails. And it's not fast. But it works really well, almost anywhere in the world.

*'''Winlink has helped save many Lives and Property; see the "Winlink Was There" articles''' on the '''[http://winlink.org Winlink.org Home Page]'''

*'''Start Learning about Winlink: [http://Winlink.org Winlink.org]'''

*'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winlink Wikipedia.org article on Winlink]'''

*'''Presentation by Scott Currie NS7C on Winlink (2017) at [http://commacademy.org/ CommAcademy.org]:'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pdf (PDF download)]'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pptx (PowerPoint download)]'''

*'''[https://goo.gl/bRPbvU Introduction to Winlink: Email Over Radio (N6NBN) (Feb. 2018)]'''



'''Easy Steps: learn a little about Winlink, without using a Radio, first!'''
*'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CpfpQEVUmKnl8fj79RiULSoo-XL4D3hj/view?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bob Tykulsker KM6SO]'''
*'''[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XnmbtP7xCe2SAxp34lFFSQlzTYkRlSB_iZt_JDegRx4/edit?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bill Thomassen N6NBN]'''

*'''[[Winlink FAQ's, Tips & Tricks]]'''

The following opportunities are also available for Winlink help, and you are encouraged to utilize these as much as you can.

Every Monday night during the Monday Night ACS net you can go to North Seattle College to their radio room, and get help with Winlink. Dave Wilma is the contact for getting to the radio room.
We (various people in ACS) can offer one-on-one remote control help through an audio/video chat room where you can share your screen so we can see it, and do a lot to get you going that way. The challenge is finding the right person to help and matching them up with you and finding a time that works for both people. Despite the “hassle”, this is still a powerful tool for us to use.

Please email '''acs-leadership@seattleacs.org''' if you would like to try and schedule one of these sessions.
PSRG members who are not involved with ACS are welcome to participate if they so desire.

Here's a couple Diagrams, showing typical Radio and Computer Equipment needed for Winlink:<br> (CLICK for larger images):

<table border="0" bordercolor="red" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center">
[[File:Winlink_VHF_UHF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/JiUpdX|alt="Winlink for VHF/UHF" ]]
</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">
[[file:Winlink_HF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/WJi4DH|alt="Winlink for HF"]]

</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/JiUpdX Winlink on VHF/UHF Frequencies]'''</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/WJi4DH Winlink on HF Frequencies]'''</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''Winlink Express VHF/UHF with a SignaLink USB External Sound Card:'''
'''[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ Configuration Instructions]'''

'''[http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm Where to find UZ7HO's SoundModem Program]'''
'''(Important! You want the <span style="background-color:#FFFF00">"soundmodem105.zip" or newer</span> version!)'''

Winlink: Internet Email over Radio

2020-01-06T22:16:59Z

N6NBN:

What if the Internet isn't working, where you are at the moment?

As a Ham, you can send Internet email to anyone else in the world, even non-Hams, over Ham Radio channels, and it's free! And your family and friends can send to you, from wherever they are, as well.

Of course, we have to follow the rules of U.S. Amateur Radio: we cannot conduct business with Winlink emails. And it's not fast. But it works really well, almost anywhere in the world.

*'''Winlink has helped save many Lives and Property; see the "Winlink Was There" articles''' on the '''[http://winlink.org Winlink.org Home Page]'''

*'''Start Learning about Winlink: [http://Winlink.org Winlink.org]'''

*'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winlink Wikipedia.org article on Winlink]'''

*'''Presentation by Scott Currie NS7C on Winlink (2017) at [http://commacademy.org/ CommAcademy.org]:'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pdf (PDF download)]'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pptx (PowerPoint download)]'''

*'''[https://goo.gl/bRPbvU Introduction to Winlink: Email Over Radio (N6NBN) (Feb. 2018)]'''



*'''[[Easy Steps: learn a little about Winlink, without using a Radio, first!]]'''
**'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CpfpQEVUmKnl8fj79RiULSoo-XL4D3hj/view?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bob Tykulsker KM6SO]'''
**'''[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XnmbtP7xCe2SAxp34lFFSQlzTYkRlSB_iZt_JDegRx4/edit?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bill Thomassen N6NBN]'''

*'''[[Winlink FAQ's, Tips & Tricks]]'''

The following opportunities are also available for Winlink help, and you are encouraged to utilize these as much as you can.

Every Monday night during the Monday Night ACS net you can go to North Seattle College to their radio room, and get help with Winlink. Dave Wilma is the contact for getting to the radio room.
We (various people in ACS) can offer one-on-one remote control help through an audio/video chat room where you can share your screen so we can see it, and do a lot to get you going that way. The challenge is finding the right person to help and matching them up with you and finding a time that works for both people. Despite the “hassle”, this is still a powerful tool for us to use.

Please email acs-leadership@seattleacs.org if you would like to try and schedule one of these sessions.
PSRG members who are not involved with ACS are welcome to participate if they so desire.

Here's a couple Diagrams, showing typical Radio and Computer Equipment needed for Winlink:<br> (CLICK for larger images):

<table border="1" bordercolor="red" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center">
[[File:Winlink_VHF_UHF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/JiUpdX|alt="Winlink for VHF/UHF" ]]
</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">
[[file:Winlink_HF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/WJi4DH|alt="Winlink for HF"]]

</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/JiUpdX Winlink on VHF/UHF Frequencies]'''</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/WJi4DH Winlink on HF Frequencies]'''</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''Winlink Express VHF/UHF with a SignaLink USB External Sound Card:'''
'''[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ Configuration Instructions]'''

'''[http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm Where to find UZ7HO's SoundModem Program]'''
'''(Important! You want the <span style="background-color:#FFFF00">"soundmodem105.zip" or newer</span> version!)'''

Winlink: Internet Email over Radio

2020-01-06T22:13:52Z

N6NBN:

What if the Internet isn't working, where you are at the moment?

As a Ham, you can send Internet email to anyone else in the world, even non-Hams, over Ham Radio channels, and it's free! And your family and friends can send to you, from wherever they are, as well.

Of course, we have to follow the rules of U.S. Amateur Radio: we cannot conduct business with Winlink emails. And it's not fast. But it works really well, almost anywhere in the world.

*'''Winlink has helped save many Lives and Property; see the "Winlink Was There" articles''' on the '''[http://winlink.org Winlink.org Home Page]'''

*'''Start Learning about Winlink: [http://Winlink.org Winlink.org]'''

*'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winlink Wikipedia.org article on Winlink]'''

*'''Presentation by Scott Currie NS7C on Winlink (2017) at [http://commacademy.org/ CommAcademy.org]:'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pdf (PDF download)]'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pptx (PowerPoint download)]'''

*'''[https://goo.gl/bRPbvU Introduction to Winlink: Email Over Radio (N6NBN) (Feb. 2018)]'''



*Easy Steps: learn a little about Winlink, without using a Radio, first!

**'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CpfpQEVUmKnl8fj79RiULSoo-XL4D3hj/view?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bob Tykulsker KM6SO]'''

**'''[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XnmbtP7xCe2SAxp34lFFSQlzTYkRlSB_iZt_JDegRx4/edit?usp=sharing Winlink Without Radio, by Bill Thomassen N6NBN]'''

*'''[[Winlink FAQ's, Tips & Tricks]]'''

The following opportunities are also available for Winlink help, and you are encouraged to utilize these as much as you can.

Every Monday night during the Monday Night ACS net you can go to North Seattle College to their radio room, and get help with Winlink. Dave Wilma is the contact for getting to the radio room.
We (various people in ACS) can offer one-on-one remote control help through an audio/video chat room where you can share your screen so we can see it, and do a lot to get you going that way. The challenge is finding the right person to help and matching them up with you and finding a time that works for both people. Despite the “hassle”, this is still a powerful tool for us to use.

Please email acs-leadership@seattleacs.org if you would like to try and schedule one of these sessions.
PSRG members who are not involved with ACS are welcome to participate if they so desire.

Here's a couple Diagrams, showing typical Radio and Computer Equipment needed for Winlink:<br> (CLICK for larger images):

<table border="1" bordercolor="red" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center">
[[File:Winlink_VHF_UHF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/JiUpdX|alt="Winlink for VHF/UHF" ]]
</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">
[[file:Winlink_HF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/WJi4DH|alt="Winlink for HF"]]

</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/JiUpdX Winlink on VHF/UHF Frequencies]'''</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/WJi4DH Winlink on HF Frequencies]'''</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''Winlink Express VHF/UHF with a SignaLink USB External Sound Card:'''
'''[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ Configuration Instructions]'''

'''[http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm Where to find UZ7HO's SoundModem Program]'''
'''(Important! You want the <span style="background-color:#FFFF00">"soundmodem105.zip" or newer</span> version!)'''

Winlink: Internet Email over Radio

2020-01-06T21:48:03Z

N6NBN:

What if the Internet isn't working, where you are at the moment?

As a Ham, you can send Internet email to anyone else in the world, even non-Hams, over Ham Radio channels, and it's free! And your family and friends can send to you, from wherever they are, as well.

Of course, we have to follow the rules of U.S. Amateur Radio: we cannot conduct business with Winlink emails. And it's not fast. But it works really well, almost anywhere in the world.

*'''Winlink has helped save many Lives and Property; see the "Winlink Was There" articles''' on the '''[http://winlink.org Winlink.org Home Page]'''

*'''Start Learning about Winlink: [http://Winlink.org Winlink.org]'''

*'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winlink Wikipedia.org article on Winlink]'''

*'''Presentation by Scott Currie NS7C on Winlink (2017) at [http://commacademy.org/ CommAcademy.org]:'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pdf (PDF download)]'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pptx (PowerPoint download)]'''

*'''[https://goo.gl/bRPbvU Introduction to Winlink: Email Over Radio (N6NBN) (Feb. 2018)]'''



*'''[[Winlink FAQ's, Tips & Tricks]]'''

The following opportunities are also available for Winlink help, and you are encouraged to utilize these as much as you can.

Every Monday night during the Monday Night ACS net you can go to North Seattle College to their radio room, and get help with Winlink. Dave Wilma is the contact for getting to the radio room.
We (various people in ACS) can offer one-on-one remote control help through an audio/video chat room where you can share your screen so we can see it, and do a lot to get you going that way. The challenge is finding the right person to help and matching them up with you and finding a time that works for both people. Despite the “hassle”, this is still a powerful tool for us to use.

Please email acs-leadership@seattleacs.org if you would like to try and schedule one of these sessions.
PSRG members who are not involved with ACS are welcome to participate if they so desire.

Here's a couple Diagrams, showing typical Radio and Computer Equipment needed for Winlink:<br> (CLICK for larger images):

<table border="1" bordercolor="red" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center">
[[File:Winlink_VHF_UHF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/JiUpdX|alt="Winlink for VHF/UHF" ]]
</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">
[[file:Winlink_HF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/WJi4DH|alt="Winlink for HF"]]

</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/JiUpdX Winlink on VHF/UHF Frequencies]'''</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/WJi4DH Winlink on HF Frequencies]'''</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''Winlink Express VHF/UHF with a SignaLink USB External Sound Card:'''
'''[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ Configuration Instructions]'''

'''[http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm Where to find UZ7HO's SoundModem Program]'''
'''(Important! You want the <span style="background-color:#FFFF00">"soundmodem105.zip" or newer</span> version!)'''

Winlink: Internet Email over Radio

2020-01-06T21:46:37Z

N6NBN:

What if the Internet isn't working, where you are at the moment?

As a Ham, you can send Internet email to anyone else in the world, even non-Hams, over Ham Radio channels, and it's free! And your family and friends can send to you, from wherever they are, as well.

Of course, we have to follow the rules of U.S. Amateur Radio: we cannot conduct business with Winlink emails. And it's not fast. But it works really well, almost anywhere in the world.

*'''Winlink has helped save many Lives and Property; see the "Winlink Was There" articles''' on the '''[http://winlink.org Winlink.org Home Page]'''

*'''Start Learning about Winlink: [http://Winlink.org Winlink.org]'''

*'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winlink Wikipedia.org article on Winlink]'''

*'''Presentation by Scott Currie NS7C on Winlink (2017) at [http://commacademy.org/ CommAcademy.org]:'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pdf (PDF download)]'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pptx (PowerPoint download)]'''

*'''[https://goo.gl/bRPbvU Introduction to Winlink: Email Over Radio (N6NBN) (Feb. 2018)]'''



*'''[[Winlink FAQ's, Tips & Tricks]]'''

The following opportunities are also available for Winlink help, and you are encouraged to utilize these as much as you can.

Every Monday night during the Monday Night ACS net you can go to North Seattle College to their radio room, and get help with Winlink. Dave Wilma is the contact for getting to the radio room.
We (various people in ACS) can offer one-on-one remote control help through an audio/video chat room where you can share your screen so we can see it, and do a lot to get you going that way. The challenge is finding the right person to help and matching them up with you and finding a time that works for both people. Despite the “hassle”, this is still a powerful tool for us to use. Please email acs-leadership@seattleacs.org if you would like to try and schedule one of these sessions.
PSRG members who are not involved with ACS are welcome to participate if they so desire.

Here's a couple Diagrams, showing typical Radio and Computer Equipment needed for Winlink:<br> (CLICK for larger images):

<table border="1" bordercolor="red" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center">
[[File:Winlink_VHF_UHF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/JiUpdX|alt="Winlink for VHF/UHF" ]]
</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">
[[file:Winlink_HF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/WJi4DH|alt="Winlink for HF"]]

</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/JiUpdX Winlink on VHF/UHF Frequencies]'''</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/WJi4DH Winlink on HF Frequencies]'''</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''Winlink Express VHF/UHF with a SignaLink USB External Sound Card:'''
'''[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ Configuration Instructions]'''

'''[http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm Where to find UZ7HO's SoundModem Program]'''
'''(Important! You want the <span style="background-color:#FFFF00">"soundmodem105.zip" or newer</span> version!)'''

Winlink: Internet Email over Radio

2020-01-06T21:45:23Z

N6NBN:

What if the Internet isn't working, where you are at the moment?

As a Ham, you can send Internet email to anyone else in the world, even non-Hams, over Ham Radio channels, and it's free! And your family and friends can send to you, from wherever they are, as well.

Of course, we have to follow the rules of U.S. Amateur Radio: we cannot conduct business with Winlink emails. And it's not fast. But it works really well, almost anywhere in the world.

*'''Winlink has helped save many Lives and Property; see the "Winlink Was There" articles''' on the '''[http://winlink.org Winlink.org Home Page]'''

*'''Start Learning about Winlink: [http://Winlink.org Winlink.org]'''

*'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winlink Wikipedia.org article on Winlink]'''

*'''Presentation by Scott Currie NS7C on Winlink (2017) at [http://commacademy.org/ CommAcademy.org]:'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pdf (PDF download)]'''
**'''[http://www.commacademy.org/2017/3-Winlink_Express_Global_Radio_Email-Currie%202017.pptx (PowerPoint download)]'''

*'''[https://goo.gl/bRPbvU Introduction to Winlink: Email Over Radio (N6NBN) (Feb. 2018)]'''



*'''[[Winlink FAQ's, Tips & Tricks]]'''

The following opportunities are also available for Winlink help, and you are encouraged to utilize these as much as you can.

Every Monday night during the Monday Night ACS net you can go to North Seattle College to their radio room, and get help with Winlink. Dave Wilma is the contact for getting to the radio room.
We (various people in ACS) can offer one-on-one remote control help through an audio/video chat room where you can share your screen so we can see it, and do a lot to get you going that way. The challenge is finding the right person to help and matching them up with you and finding a time that works for both people. Despite the “hassle”, this is still a powerful tool for us to use. Please email acs-leadership@seattleacs.org if you would like to try and schedule one of these sessions.
PSRG members who are not involved with ACS are welcome to participate if they so desire.

Here's a couple Diagrams, showing typical Radio and Computer Equipment needed for Winlink:<br> (CLICK for larger images):

<table border="1" bordercolor="red" cellspacing="2"><tr><td align="center">
[[File:Winlink_VHF_UHF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/JiUpdX|alt="Winlink for VHF/UHF" ]]
</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">
[[file:Winlink_HF_image.png|thumb|left|200px|link=https://goo.gl/WJi4DH|alt="Winlink for HF"]]

</td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/JiUpdX Winlink on VHF/UHF Frequencies]'''</td>
<td><br></td>
<td align="center">'''[https://goo.gl/WJi4DH Winlink on HF Frequencies]'''</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''Winlink Express VHF/UHF with a SignaLink USB External Sound Card:'''
'''[http://n4ser.org/2016/soundcard-winlink-2-uz7ho-replaces-agwpe/ Configuration Instructions]'''

'''[http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm Where to find UZ7HO's SoundModem Program]'''
'''(Important! You want the <span style="background-color:#FFFF00">"soundmodem100.zip" or newer</span> version!)'''

DMR Radio

2019-12-03T23:39:44Z

N6NBN:

=== Digital Mobile Radio ===

'''Wikipedia on DMR Radio: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_mobile_radio Wikipedia on DMR]]'''

[[File:30_percent_thumbnail_of_WT1IM_DMR_Cheat_Sheet_2-22-2019.jpg||link=http://noveltyhill.net/Amateur-Radio/PSRG_Wiki_MAINTAIN_2019/DMR/DMR_Cheat_Sheet_WT1IM.pdf]]

'''[[http://noveltyhill.net/Amateur-Radio/PSRG_Wiki_MAINTAIN_2019/DMR/DMR_Cheat_Sheet_WT1IM.pdf PDF: Excellent Cheat-Sheet on DMR by Tim Helming WT1IM ]]'''

'''[[http://noveltyhill.net/Amateur-Radio/PSRG_Wiki_MAINTAIN_2019/DMR/ HTML: Excellent Cheat-Sheet on DMR by Tim Helming WT1IM ]]'''

'''[[http://papasys.com/attachments/DMR_CodePlug-101_AnyTone_20190203.pdf PDF: DMR CodePlug 101 by David Hull KC6N - Specifically for the Anytone 868 & 878 but generally informative for all DMR]]'''

'''[[http://www.va3xpr.net/dmr-simplex-frequencies/ DMR Simplex Frequencies]]'''

DMR Radio

2019-12-03T23:37:12Z

N6NBN:

=== Digital Mobile Radio ===

'''Wikipedia on DMR Radio: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_mobile_radio Wikipedia on DMR]]'''

[[http://noveltyhill.net/Amateur-Radio/PSRG_Wiki_MAINTAIN_2019/DMR/DMR_Cheat_Sheet_WT1IM.pdf File:30_percent_thumbnail_of_WT1IM_DMR_Cheat_Sheet_2-22-2019.jpg]]

'''[[http://noveltyhill.net/Amateur-Radio/PSRG_Wiki_MAINTAIN_2019/DMR/DMR_Cheat_Sheet_WT1IM.pdf PDF: Excellent Cheat-Sheet on DMR by Tim Helming WT1IM ]]'''

'''[[http://noveltyhill.net/Amateur-Radio/PSRG_Wiki_MAINTAIN_2019/DMR/ HTML: Excellent Cheat-Sheet on DMR by Tim Helming WT1IM ]]'''

'''[[http://papasys.com/attachments/DMR_CodePlug-101_AnyTone_20190203.pdf PDF: DMR CodePlug 101 by David Hull KC6N - Specifically for the Anytone 868 & 878 but generally informative for all DMR]]'''

'''[[http://www.va3xpr.net/dmr-simplex-frequencies/ DMR Simplex Frequencies]]'''

APRS: Automatic Packet/Position Reporting System

2019-08-17T19:58:39Z

N6NBN:

Some Ham Operators choose to "beacon" their current location, from their vehicle, bicycle, or even their backpack or purse, using the APRS System, which uses Amateur Radio Frequencies.

'''[http://aprs.org/ The APRS Home Page, by Bob Bruniga WB4APR]'''

'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_Packet_Reporting_System Wikipedia.org article on APRS]'''

'''[http://info.aprs.net/index.php?title=Main_Page The APRS Wiki at APRS.net]'''

'''[http://www.wparc.us/presentations/APRSpresentation090916.pdf An excellent APRS slide-deck at WPARC.US]'''

'''[https://goo.gl/xcf1PD A Gentle Introduction to APRS (by N6NBN, 2013)]'''

In North America, the most commonly-used frequency is 144.390 MHz Simplex.

An APRS beacon collects GPS information from the '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System GPS Satellite Network]''', and broadcasts the Ham's Position, Speed, Bearing, and Altitude, to an "iGate" gateway (listening station), which in turn forwards the data over the Internet to the APRS Server System, where it can be used in many ways.

There are many "works out of the box" solutions, including '''[http://Byonics.com Byonics.com]'''; I use 2 of their "MT-AIO" units, which can be carried easily in a back-pack, or installed in a vehicle; they will run off of 8 AA batteries, or from external 12-volts DC.

I have one unit in the back window of my vehicle, connected to the car's electrical system, so it operates whenever the car's ignition is on.

The other is in my "Go Bag" backpack.

The two units are programmed with different "SSID" suffixes; you can use your same Ham Callsign on several different devices, and they show up separately on APRS Tracking Web Sites.



<table><tr>
<td>
[[File:Mt-aio-exterior_165x297.png||left|Byonics.com MT-AIO APRS Beacon, Exterior View]]
</td>
<td>
[[File:Mt-aio-interior_175x297.png||left|Byonics.com MT-AIO APRS Beacon, Interior View]]
</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''But, you ask: How can I "see" where these "beaconing" Hams are at the moment?'''

This site works really well: '''[https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap&z=11&call=a%2FW7ACS-10&others=1&timerange=3600&tail=3600 APRS.fi]'''

Here's another: '''[http://findu.com FindU.com]'''



Here's a third site: '''[http://www.openaprs.net/ OpenAPRS.net]'''

APRS: Automatic Packet/Position Reporting System

2019-08-17T19:49:25Z

N6NBN:

Some Ham Operators choose to "beacon" their current location, from their vehicle, bicycle, or even their backpack or purse, using the APRS System, which uses Amateur Radio Frequencies.

'''[http://aprs.org/ The APRS Home Page, by Bob Bruniga WB4APR]'''

'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_Packet_Reporting_System Wikipedia.org article on APRS]'''

'''[http://info.aprs.net/index.php?title=Main_Page The APRS Wiki at APRS.net]'''

'''[http://www.wparc.us/presentations/APRSpresentation090916.pdf An excellent APRS slide-deck at WPARC.US]'''

'''[https://goo.gl/xcf1PD A Gentle Introduction to APRS (by N6NBN, 2013)]'''

In North America, the most commonly-used frequency is 144.390 MHz Simplex.

An APRS beacon collects GPS information from the '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System GPS Satellite Network]''', and broadcasts the Ham's Position, Speed, Bearing, and Altitude, to an "iGate" gateway (listening station), which in turn forwards the data over the Internet to the APRS Server System, where it can be used in many ways.

There are many "works out of the box" solutions, including '''[http://Byonics.com Byonics.com]'''; I use 2 of their "MT-AIO" units, which can be carried easily in a back-pack, or installed in a vehicle; they will run off of 8 AA batteries, or from external 12-volts DC.

I have one unit in the back window of my vehicle, connected to the car's electrical system, so it operates whenever the car's ignition is on.

The other is in my "Go Bag" backpack.

The two units are programmed with different "SSID" suffixes; you can use your same Ham Callsign on several different devices, and they show up separately on APRS Tracking Web Sites.



<table><tr>
<td>
[[File:Mt-aio-exterior_165x297.png||left|Byonics.com MT-AIO APRS Beacon, Exterior View]]
</td>
<td>
[[File:Mt-aio-interior_175x297.png||left|Byonics.com MT-AIO APRS Beacon, Interior View]]
</td>
</tr>
</table>

'''But, you ask: How can I "see" where these "beaconing" Hams are at the moment?'''

This site works really well: '''[https://aprs.fi/#!lat=47.61760&lng=-122.14240 APRS.fi]'''

Here's another: '''[http://findu.com FindU.com]'''



Here's a third site: '''[http://www.openaprs.net/ OpenAPRS.net]'''

GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2019-08-15T19:47:06Z

N6NBN:

'''Two-Way Radio for Everybody!'''

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $70 for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $60 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

'''[[File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png|200px|thumb|left|GMRS Repeaters in Seattle]]'''

'''[[https://mygmrs.com/ GMRS Repeaters in Other Places]]'''

----
'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=http://noveltyhill.net/GMRS/GMRS-Intro-Brochure-8-15-19.pdf GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''
'''[[http://noveltyhill.net/GMRS/GMRS-Intro-Brochure-8-15-19.pdf GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''

----

'''Radio:'''

[[File:GMRS-V1-150x150.png]]

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

----

GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2019-08-15T19:46:31Z

N6NBN:

'''Two-Way Radio for Everybody!'''

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $70 for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $60 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

'''[[File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png|200px|thumb|left|GMRS Repeaters in Seattle]]'''

'''[[https://mygmrs.com/ GMRS Repeaters in Other Places]]'''

----
'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=http://noveltyhill.net/GMRS/GMRS-Intro-Brochure-8-15-19.pdf GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]''' '''[[http://noveltyhill.net/GMRS/GMRS-Intro-Brochure-8-15-19.pdf GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''

----

'''Radio:'''

[[File:GMRS-V1-150x150.png]]

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

----

GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2019-08-15T19:45:03Z

N6NBN:

'''Two-Way Radio for Everybody!'''

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $70 for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $60 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

'''[[File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png|200px|thumb|left|GMRS Repeaters in Seattle]]'''

'''[[https://mygmrs.com/ GMRS Repeaters in Other Places]]'''

----
'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=http://noveltyhill.net/GMRS/GMRS-Intro-Brochure-8-15-19.pdf GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''

----

'''Radio:'''

[[File:GMRS-V1-150x150.png]]

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

----

GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2019-08-15T19:38:13Z

N6NBN:

'''Two-Way Radio for Everybody!'''

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $70 for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $60 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

'''[[File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png|200px|thumb|left|GMRS Repeaters in Seattle]]'''

'''[[https://mygmrs.com/ GMRS Repeaters in Other Places]]'''

----
'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing]]
'''[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''

----

'''Radio:'''

[[File:GMRS-V1-150x150.png]]

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

----

GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2019-08-13T00:31:30Z

N6NBN:

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $70 for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $60 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

'''[[File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png|200px|thumb|left|GMRS Repeaters in Seattle]]'''

'''[[https://mygmrs.com/ GMRS Repeaters in Other Places]]'''

----
'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing]]
'''[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''

----

'''Radio:'''

[[File:GMRS-V1-150x150.png]]

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

----

File:GMRS-V1-150x150.png

2019-08-13T00:28:05Z

N6NBN:

GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2019-08-13T00:25:36Z

N6NBN:

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $70 for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $60 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

'''[[File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png|200px|thumb|left|GMRS Repeaters in Seattle]]'''

'''[[https://mygmrs.com/ GMRS Repeaters in Other Places]]'''

----
'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing]]
'''[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''
----

'''Radio:'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

----

GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2019-08-13T00:22:30Z

N6NBN:

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $70 for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $60 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

'''[[File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png|200px|thumb|left|GMRS Repeaters in Seattle]]'''

'''[[https://mygmrs.com/ GMRS Repeaters in Other Places]]'''

----
'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing]]
'''[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''
----

'''Radio:'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

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GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

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'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $70 for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $60 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

'''[[File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png|200px|thumb|left|GMRS Repeaters in Seattle]]

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'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing]]
'''[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''
----

'''Radio:'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

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File:GMRS-Repeaters-in-Seattle---March-2019.png

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GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2019-08-11T19:23:27Z

N6NBN:

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Tools for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

(Yes, Ham Operators still need to obtain a GMRS License, to use GMRS Radios)

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $70 for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $60 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search "Google Shopping" for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

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'''More Information:'''

[[Image:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|link=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing]]
'''[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]'''

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''
----

'''Radio:'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

----

GMRS and FRS Radio in Western Washington

2019-08-11T19:14:06Z

N6NBN:

'''GMRS:''' General Mobile Radio Service

'''FRS:''' Family Radio Service

While neither of these services is actually part of Amateur Radio, they definitely belong in a list of Available Technologies for Emergency Communications and Preparedness.

The '''[http://SeattleEmergencyHubs.org Seattle Emergency Community Hubs]''' use GMRS Radios for their drills, practices, and events, and there are GMRS "Nets" every Monday evening in Seattle (the first 4 Mondays of the month, technically...), using the 4 established GMRS repeaters in Seattle.

'''[[https://westseattlebeprepared.org/event/1343/?instance_id=2435 Monday Night GMRS and Ham Nets in Seattle]]'''

GMRS requires an inexpensive license from the FCC (approx. $70 for 10 years), which an entire household gets to use. No classes, no test to pass, and good Repeater-Capable "handie-talkies" are available for $60 or so.

'''[[https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=shop&ei=aj9LXcrlLZCJ-gTu4KnwBA&q=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&oq=%2Bgmrs+%2B%22repeater-capable%22+radios&gs_l=psy-ab.3...6799.13581.0.15076.4.4.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1..64.psy-ab..4.0.0....0.1PPZ-lGQsu0 Search Google Shopping for GMRS Repeater-Capable Radios]]'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/blog/Fr/Post/21/Step%20by%20Step:%20Getting%20a%20GMRS%20License/ How to Obtain your GMRS License Quickly]]'''

FRS requires no license at all.

What's the difference? GMRS licensees can use more powerful radios, they can add larger antennas to their radios, and, most importantly, they can use Repeaters, to greatly increase their effective communications range, just as Amateurs, First Responders, and many Mobile Businesses, such as Taxis, Delivery Fleets, Buses, Plumbers and more.

'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repeater#Radio_repeater What’s a Repeater, anyway?]]'''

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'''More Information:'''

'''[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APqRs-l2hK6fV13hED7MYz5cV1KzKhQwW7jzWcBdDY4/edit?usp=sharing GMRS Handout for Seattle Hubs]]''' [[File:Handout_icon_tiny.png|35px|thumb|right]]

'''What is GMRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service GMRS on Wikipedia]]'''

'''What is FRS?'''
'''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Radio_Service FRS on Wikipedia]]'''
----

'''Radio:'''

'''[[https://baofengtech.com/gmrs-50x1 Here is a $60 GMRS repeater-compatible Walkie-Talkie from BTech Radios.]]'''

Suggestion: Buy at least 2 of these, for you and your family, to learn with.

'''[[https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/repeater_capable_frs_gmrs_radios.html More Radios]]'''

'''[[http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_GMRS-50X1.php A more powerful Mobile/Base Station radio]]'''
----

'''License:'''

'''[[https://quality2wayradios.com/store/GMRS-FCC-License Here is how you purchase an inexpensive ($70 for 10 years!) GMRS license]]''', from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which your entire household can share

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File:Handout icon tiny.png

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