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They (the FCC) don't care about 2 guys/girls on dirt bikes talking simplex in the middle of the desert on 2 meter band plan approved freqs.

List of actions: https://transition.fcc.gov/eb/AmateurActions/Welcome.html

List of unauthorized operators: https://transition.fcc.gov/eb/sed/ulo.html

TASMA 2m band plan: http://www.tasma.org/TASMA-2m-Band-Plan.pdf

Hop on the repeater and start cussing the HAM police (other fanatical Ham operators) will be on you... and it is a federal crime... but good luck to them being able to tracking you down...

I have a license and I think it was a waste of time... and for a reason (legality) that is never going to be a problem...

But you are right. You have to be licensed.

Thank you for the PSA....

You are right low watt simplex in the dez is a non issue. Just passing along what came down from the national guys who run our radio program. Looks like you are pretty knowledgeable, as stated a few posts above I bet SDAR could drum up enough interest for an afternoon beer and HAM crash course. What do you think?

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They (the FCC) don't care about 2 guys/girls on dirt bikes talking simplex in the middle of the desert on 2 meter band plan approved freqs.

List of actions: https://transition.fcc.gov/eb/AmateurActions/Welcome.html

List of unauthorized operators: https://transition.fcc.gov/eb/sed/ulo.html

TASMA 2m band plan: http://www.tasma.org/TASMA-2m-Band-Plan.pdf

Hop on the repeater and start cussing the HAM police (other fanatical Ham operators) will be on you... and it is a federal crime... but good luck to them being able to tracking you down...

I have a license and I think it was a waste of time... and for a reason (legality) that is never going to be a problem...

But you are right. You have to be licensed.

Thank you for the PSA....

You are right low watt simplex in the dez is a non issue. Just passing along what came down from the national guys who run our radio program. Looks like you are pretty knowledgeable, as stated a few posts above I bet SDAR could drum up enough interest for an afternoon beer and HAM crash course. What do you think?

What's a repeater? :bigeyed:

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What's a repeater? :bigeyed:

What's a repeater? :bigeyed:

What's a repeater :bigeyed:

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I used http://www.hamwhisperer.com/p/ham-courses.htmlto study for my license. It is pretty much a quick study of the actual test questions through YouTube videos. I studied for a night and tested the next day. I think a actual class would be a bit difficult... I can't even get people to show up to ride motorcycles... how are we supposed to get them to show up for an afternoon of digital math, radio theory, schematics, and legislation... Ugh...

None of these classes or tests will actually show you how to operate your radio on a network. You'll see that after you study for awhile.

This is a list of the testing locations and times in the SD area: http://sandarc.org/index.php/typography/2013-10-21-13-29-46 I tested at a fire station in Chula Vista and it was $5. The website explains the process and what you need to test. These won't show you how to operate your radio either.

As far a "What's a repeater?" "What's a repeater?" "What's a repeater?"

A repeater is a large antenna and radio somewhere, usually maintained by a local radio club. Being able to access this larger antenna and more powerful radio you can greatly increase the distance you can communicate with just your handheld radio.

You transmit to the antenna on one frequency then the antenna rebroadcasts on a different frequency (usually + or - 600 khz from the transmitted signal). Some times the repeater requires a specific code to activate. This code is a "PL tone".

All the radios we have discussed here do the offset and PL tone automatically when setup properly.

To access the Superstition repeater you would set you radio to 147.120 + with a CTSS PL tone of 162.2.

So you key the radio it transmits the PL Tone automatically before you talk and it transmits on 147.720. When you release the transmit button you will then listen on 147.120.

There are several repeater in the SD area. I've spoken with people in Phoenix while I was in Pacific Beach, just using the linked repeater system.

You can google 2 meter repeaters in the area to get the frequencies.

The Nerd pool runs deep in radio land...

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I used http://www.hamwhisperer.com/p/ham-courses.htmlto study for my license. It is pretty much a quick study of the actual test questions through YouTube videos. I studied for a night and tested the next day. I think a actual class would be a bit difficult... I can't even get people to show up to ride motorcycles... how are we supposed to get them to show up for an afternoon of digital math, radio theory, schematics, and legislation... Ugh...

None of these classes or tests will actually show you how to operate your radio on a network. You'll see that after you study for awhile.

This is a list of the testing locations and times in the SD area: http://sandarc.org/index.php/typography/2013-10-21-13-29-46 I tested at a fire station in Chula Vista and it was $5. The website explains the process and what you need to test. These won't show you how to operate your radio either.

As far a "What's a repeater?" "What's a repeater?" "What's a repeater?"

A repeater is a large antenna and radio somewhere, usually maintained by a local radio club. Being able to access this larger antenna and more powerful radio you can greatly increase the distance you can communicate with just your handheld radio.

You transmit to the antenna on one frequency then the antenna rebroadcasts on a different frequency (usually + or - 600 khz from the transmitted signal). Some times the repeater requires a specific code to activate. This code is a "PL tone".

All the radios we have discussed here do the offset and PL tone automatically when setup properly.

To access the Superstition repeater you would set you radio to 147.120 + with a CTSS PL tone of 162.2.

So you key the radio it transmits the PL Tone automatically before you talk and it transmits on 147.720. When you release the transmit button you will then listen on 147.120.

There are several repeater in the SD area. I've spoken with people in Phoenix while I was in Pacific Beach, just using the linked repeater system.

You can google 2 meter repeaters in the area to get the frequencies.

The Nerd pool runs deep in radio land...

We were trying to be funny. Guess we failed... :blink:

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Mine was funny. :smile_anim:

See? I learned something!!

HUGE thanks to Mikey777 for getting me all set up today. I don't really want to understand how it works, I just wanna be able to annoy PMB and Senor Slut. Mission accomplished-can't wait for the next ride so I can test it out!

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This is why I love this forum!...

Hodnettjj, you are right about nerd pool. I geek out quite a bit too. I was offered a "better antenna because its longer" by another race crew at this years Baja 1K. I did some 'splainin' on how longer isn't always better (hehe). About 400 race miles later he came up and complimented the clarity of the radio signal- booming over others with higher wattage units. I have a 60 watt kenwood with a 5/8ths mag on the roof. Could hit weatherman from chapala lake bed!

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Just picked up my radio went threw got to sdar frequency no problem maybe rugged changed settings. Does anyone know if im listening to a fm radio channel will it cross back to sdar frequency if someone talks to me i know if i hit ptt it will go back

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Just picked up my radio went threw got to sdar frequency no problem maybe rugged changed settings. Does anyone know if im listening to a fm radio channel will it cross back to sdar frequency if someone talks to me i know if i hit ptt it will go back

There's a second or 2 delay then the FM will resume play automatically.

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