Are you wondering something about your radio features and how best to implement them? What antenna for your location? How much power do you really need? If I have a CB antenna can I use it for something else? ASK! And ye shall receive!
Bear I like your enthusiasm with what going on in USA, Im from the Caribbean I guess the same concern you have for your county I use to have For my. But like you I know something was wrong but I don’t know what. maybe You can use my experience for enlightenment and find the real reason why this country like the rest of the world going to hell, my opinion . the replacement of jobs ( no because Latinos) is technology. In the next 10 or 13 years will be catastrophic because 10 to 25 millions jobs will be lost in USA I don’t say this the billionaires say this. And they getting ready. this is why they talking about universal income. Meaning you will have a paycheck just to sit home. is coming!! the reality they don’t need us any more if you don’t want to believe ok with me. They blaming Latinos democrats trump the weather anything but themselves . I see happen in my home country believe or not I see happening now here, i like to see more people like you concerned about the country but I please ask you don’t allow your self to be confused with tv brain wash tactics.is all big giant show to make you look in the wrong direction. Happened to me and I see the same happening to a lot of people in USA. Sad to see a lot of good people be disrespect and push all over , please dig deeper .and forgive me for the opinion I love this country to.
After our flood I wanted to learn more about Ham Radio. My attention was focused more on cleaning mold and talking to the insurance Company. What a mess! How do I explore if Ham would be a good option (We live on a hillside overlooking a River Valley with lots of old Oak trees) We have Steel siding which depending on what room of the house you are in can block Radio waves and cell service. What kind of Antenna would be
Oops hit send..... What do you suggest? Thank You for your time and expertise. I appreciate your skill set. Communication is not my strength.
Metal roof eh, no worries, most home stations use outdoor antennas and there's lots of other options to get a signal out into the world. Honestly ham radio is probably the most technical radio service out there next to being an airforce electronic technician for a base radar and atc system. But it's NOT impossible if you're interested in learning. Just imagine how difficult it was to walk to a 4 month old and we all over came and were running by two!! 😁
First step, Google "amateur radio club near me" see if they are holding an event. Like swap meet, called hamfest. They may hold technician license classes. Either way use the contact information to make contact and just express your interest in becoming an amateur radio operator.
Hams tend to be very helpful and understanding that not everyone is Marconi (scientist that basically discovered radio). I was licenced at 12, and recently Tim Alan (yes that Tim Alan) became one too.
We can work around the metal siding too if that helps...
Thanks.... I know who Marconi is, Love History and I’m half Italian. Roof is shingles, Steel siding. Off to work. Blessings
One of the best sites to learn about Amateur Radio is from the American Radio Relay League http://www.arrl.org/