Another comparison video of two popular variable DC power supplies. Price is the same, so it’s a choice of functionality (Alinco) or versatility (Powerwerx)….
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A quick video as I make some contacts using the Timberline 2-meter repeater on Mt. Hood. We had a great contact with Dave (K7KEG) in West Bend / Aubrey Butte…
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@trottheblackdog – yes. Phonetics help clarify the message content.
Doc, What was you your decision making process on which radio to purchase?
Keith
Great video, Doc. I have been WAY TOO lazy to get my ham license, but I
listen to ham operators on my scanner. It’s a good way to learn about the
weather from the spotters.
Nice QRP rig. I’m studying to upgrade to general class. To some of your
commenters, being able to monitor shortwave, local authorities, air,
marine, ALL walkie talkies, itenerants, and the emergency HAM nets may be
the only way to gather intel when the grid goes down. And you can charge it
back up on a Bruton SolarRoll 14.
Good video Doc, I’m going to take my test in 2 weeks… can’t wait to get
on the air!
this is the exact type of video im looking for. I really enjoy all of your
medical videos. Can you pleas post some more regarding the codes and such?
Thanks.
Could you please tell us preppers how this is really going to help us when
the SHTF. If I am in the Texas hill country in my bunker….how is this
going to help me to survive to listen to some guy in Dallas, Texas?
great Vids!
The only thing I am hesitant on is getting the license because I really
didn’t want my name on some government list.
@mckinzie4532806 Well Doc is good at responding back I don’t know the
answer .
what a ham!
That’s cool man, very neat!
Enjoyed the video. I was KF7ENG and am guessing we all to our ticket about
the same time. I grabbed a vanity call sign of WM7WM and hope to see you
one the air.
@mckinzie4532806 You do not have to learn Morse code. The first level is
Technician, it allows you to to work most hand held radios. Consult the
ARRL for more information on boundaries of radio operator (what frequencies
you can operate on). To qualify for technician you will need to pass a
test. It is multiple choice that covers safety, general radio operation and
many others things. With that said the test is not that hard if you do a
bit of studying. Start at the ARRL website 🙂
@GunWebsites – You are talking to the choir my friend . . . same thoughts
when I watch your channel or SOOTCH00’s channel. Thanks for the comments
and support. I am a fan of your channels . . . although I would love to
know where you get the energy and time!
Now that’s cool and simple set up for emergency contacts, thank you for
this video and any further info on this subject, I’ve been looking into
some easy & cheap emergency communications. A+
Great series.. but I think it may end up costing me some money… LOL
i think it is very expensive also to get a license in it is difficult im
not sure of these things and i guess its a question??
Thats way cool. I am def. going to have to look into this. Thanks DOC. Be
safe out there!
Welcome to the hobby, I’m sure you’ll enjoy most aspects of this fine
hobby. I also live near Bend and the call is KF7ELY. 73’s and keep doing
these videos coming.
Catch you on the air..VE3RKP 🙂
haha thats tight! I’m buying one!
@mckinzie4532806 Most repeaters have battery B/U that last through normal
power outages and many are on generators, especially ARES (Amateur Radio
Emegency Services) frequencies. You can even apply for and set up your own
repeater.
this looks like a cool hobby but there seems to be a lot to learn
@johnny102marvin – Your buddy in Dallas would have to know what frequency
to listen to and understand OPSEC regarding radio communications. You would
also need to match the right band for the required distance. This is not
unique to HAM radio. The hobby gives you the mens to explore and understand
radio characteristics and apply them to your situation. I hope that helps
answer your question. If not let me know. I do think this stuff is
important.
I was also faced with a similar decision for my go box. I decided on the
non meter version of the powerwerx ss-30dv. The meter was a unneeded
distraction and i wanted to keep it as simple. It was smaller, lighter and
it has front facing power poles!. Cost was $110 and free shipping from AES.
pls do not do any review after drink water !!!!!!!