Monthly Archives: June 2013

My First Radio Club Meeting

Posted on 2013-06-14 (Friday) 18:59 by Kyle (W7KBX)

As I studied for my amateur radio license exam, multiple study sources said that getting involved with a local ham radio club is important. Since I’ve been licensed for over a month, I figured it was about time to sit … Continue reading →

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Repeaters, Repeaters, Repeaters — What’s The Point?

Posted on 2013-06-06 (Thursday) 09:28 by Kyle (W7KBX)

I know the virtues of repeaters, and the vast leaps of technology they have spawned. But whats the point of operating them if no one uses them? And what’s the point of searching for repeater info on the web if … Continue reading →

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Ham Radio Curmudgeons

Posted on 2013-06-01 (Saturday) 12:39 by Kyle (W7KBX)

I’ve only been part of the ham radio hobby for a month, but I’ve spent much of my limited free time with my HT (a Yaesu FT-60R). I’ve made a few dozen QSO’s (contacts) with my radio, and have spent … Continue reading →

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