[aklug] Re: Hams?

On 10/04/2011 09:49 AM, Mike Tibor wrote:

> One thing I'll point out is that you don't need a license for Morse code.
> It used to be that you needed to learn it in order to get your HAM
> license, but that's no longer the case for any of the license levels.
>

Do you mean I don't need to take the Morse code test in order to
(legally) broadcast Morse code, or just that I don't need it to
broadcast voice? I already have to the Tech license, I just didn't take
the Morse test because I didn't think I'd ever want to broadcast Morse.
(Now I do.)

> The recommendation for Echolink is a great one--you can use your pc as an
> Echolink node and talk on VHF/UHF all over the world. IRLP is also good,
> but I don't believe it allows for you to use your computer's mic and
> speakers--you have to have a radio to use with it.
>
> There's definitely a lot of radio gear out there that's astronomically
> expensive, but there's also cheaper stuff too. Alinco and Wouxon
> immediately come to mind. You should be able to pick up a little Wouxon
> handi-talkie for about $100 shipped.
>

I'll take a look, thanks.

> The two major local HAM groups are the Anchorage Amateur Radio Club and
> the Matanuska Amateur Radio Association. Both AARC and MARA are great,
> and I'd highly suggest you hit their meetings and talk to some members.
>

I'm actually in Fairbanks, but I think there is a club that meets at UAF
once in a while. So I'll look into that.

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