got a 2 meter radio recently, and got it all setup and ready for use, but have yet to hear any activity
If you got a handy transmitter that will read in AM and FM I'll be happy to buy it.
i've only got CB and 2 meter (144.00 - 147.990 mHz) and recently got my Azden PCS-2000 setup at my desk
also discovered why i haven't received any signals yet, lol, the house i live in has stucco on the exterior, and the mesh is acting as a partial Faraday cage
: Draco_toxx October 04, 2012, 08:36:27 -06:00
also discovered why i haven't received any signals yet, lol, the house i live in has stucco on the exterior, and the mesh is acting as a partial Faraday cage
You seem like a smart individual. Partly because you seem to have projects on the go... That And I have no idea what you are talking about at times :highfive:
: PandaB October 04, 2012, 10:39:55 -06:00
You seem like a smart individual. Partly because you seem to have projects on the go... That And I have no idea what you are talking about at times :highfive:
i'm always learning and developing, i have a number of projects on the go, one of which is working to try and use some 2 meter radios to make a packet radio network
: Draco_toxx October 04, 2012, 10:42:46 -06:00
i'm always learning and developing, i have a number of projects on the go, one of which is working to try and use some 2 meter radios to make a packet radio network
I'm curious, why would YOU want a packet radio network anyways?
[I think I can see the answer already but i want to see what you say]
: PandaB October 04, 2012, 10:48:56 -06:00
I'm curious, why would YOU want a packet radio network anyways?
[I think I can see the answer already but i want to see what you say]
primarily just a side project, but also to know how to set it up and utilize for when i get myself an RV for networking with other people who i know who intend to do the same
: Draco_toxx October 04, 2012, 10:52:29 -06:00
primarily just a side project, but also to know how to set it up and utilize for when i get myself an RV for networking with other people who i know who intend to do the same
I knew you'd say that ;), There are strangers who use this too correct? [And you would like to know what they say?] And this isn't a am fm thing is it? If it is, Pirate radio :o! I would so make a local pirate radio channel and put locals tracks on it and other awesome songs for fun if i could. But i could see vans driving around my house and then someone kicking in my front door xD Rv... now that's the way to do a pirate radio station if you were to ever make one, not saying that this is one, maybe it is? I dunno seems like communication to me from what i'm reading.
: PandaB October 04, 2012, 11:09:04 -06:00
I knew you'd say that, There are strangers who use this too correct? [And you would like to know what they say?] And this isn't a am fm thing is it? If it is, Pirate radio :0! I would so make a local pirate radio channel and put locals tracks on it and other awesome songs for fun if i could.
it's on the 2 meter band, 144.00-148.00 mHz, it's between CB and HAM, and for packet radio you want to know the people, and if you can setup some sort of OTR encryption between computers you have a completely secure signal, and hard to find, lol
: Draco_toxx October 04, 2012, 11:12:13 -06:00
it's on the 2 meter band, 144.00-148.00 mHz, it's between CB and HAM, and for packet radio you want to know the people, and if you can setup some sort of OTR encryption between computers you have a completely secure signal, and hard to find, lol
Oooh ok. So what you're saying is it's great to make a meth lab in an RV, drive out to a desert and cook, and communicate with others, for example your scumbag
lawyer, using this right. RIGHT?!
http://www.bettercallsaul.com/ (http://www.bettercallsaul.com/)
: PandaB October 04, 2012, 11:13:39 -06:00
Oooh ok.
once i get my drivers license and get myself an RV i wanna head down to burning man, and at least 1 person i know who will have the same setup may be there, so we can telecomm with it, and it can be used to remote control robots (which i also plan to build some day) with extreme range
: Draco_toxx October 04, 2012, 11:16:36 -06:00
once i get my drivers license and get myself an RV i wanna head down to burning man, and at least 1 person i know who will have the same setup may be there, so we can telecomm with it, and it can be used to remote control robots (which i also plan to build some day) with extreme range
BURNING MAN! TAKE ME WITH YOUUU!111 :D
: PandaB October 04, 2012, 11:17:17 -06:00
BURNING MAN! TAKE ME WITH YOUUU!111 :D
i wanna rig up a big mast with antennas, cameras, flood lights, and PA speakers on the RV, would be awesome to have at burning man
I used to be really into amateur radio operation. It's been a quite a while though since i fired up the old transceiver. It might even still be in the attic.
: KermodeJay October 04, 2012, 11:28:41 -06:00
I used to be really into amateur radio operation. It's been a quite a while though since i fired up the old transceiver. It might even still be in the attic.
i've been acquiring all types of radio equipment, i'm looking to get a few CB a few more 2 meter and some HAM units
i've got a bigass handheld CB that has changable frequency crystals, but only has 6 presets
i have a couple of Children's Band radios for sale if you are interested. let me know. i think one is a side band. have mics and one antenna but no mount.
they are in storage at first and renfrew area, so let me know and i can go dig them out.
There already is an APRS packet network on 144.39MHz. I'm sure there are several repeaters in the area, and there's always 146.52 simplex.
: tokar October 05, 2012, 01:21:45 -06:00
i have a couple of Children's Band radios for sale if you are interested. let me know. i think one is a side band. have mics and one antenna but no mount.
they are in storage at first and renfrew area, so let me know and i can go dig them out.
what brands are they? and are they 40 channel? and how much would you want?
: WKoot October 05, 2012, 05:26:18 -06:00
There already is an APRS packet network on 144.39MHz. I'm sure there are several repeaters in the area, and there's always 146.52 simplex.
i've noticed the 144.000-144.990 frequencies had some noise going on
I don't know the repeaters in your area, I'm in the Kootenays, but have a look at http://furryhams.org/ (http://furryhams.org/) There's at least one furryham in Vancouver, or any ham in the area will be able to help you out.
Here's a link to the 2m bandplan http://www.rac.ca/en/rac/services/bandplans/2m/ (http://www.rac.ca/en/rac/services/bandplans/2m/) FM repeater inputs start at 144.500. No FM below that.
: WKoot October 05, 2012, 06:04:04 -06:00
I don't know the repeaters in your area, I'm in the Kootenays, but have a look at http://furryhams.org/ (http://furryhams.org/) There's at least one furryham in Vancouver, or any ham in the area will be able to help you out.
Here's a link to the 2m bandplan http://www.rac.ca/en/rac/services/bandplans/2m/ (http://www.rac.ca/en/rac/services/bandplans/2m/) FM repeater inputs start at 144.500. No FM below that.
awesome, i'll be looking into that for sure
VA7FEN/KA7FOX here...
I think I'm still a member of the New West Club...
Unfortunately Im in Bellevue, WA, USA.
Hehe.
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