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I'm happy to log some of these QSOs, especially for people in other countries. What do I put, though, for the frequency? Should I use the frequency of my hotspot? What about the talkgroup? I have been putting it in the Notes. What are others doing?

On UHF/VHF, we say <call sign> monitoring. On HF, we call CQ. On DMR, is it just <call sign> listening on <talk group>?

Im hearing that sometimes. Though On WWE and WW, it is often a call for a specific call sign.

Am I understanding the etiquette

Hey folks, im checking out a Slinky as an antenna. Can you hear me?

7.365. 7.335, 7.305 is broadcasting (not transmitting) the same speech. My Spanish isnt good enough to follow

Hey folks!

I did a YouTube series on the Xiegu G-90 on https://youtube.com/@hamradionewbie\_kb5jrc?si=6xOMinXULC6zeFn2. Choosing the G-90 is a little ironic because I did all my learning on the Xiegu x6100. I haven't done a series on it. Would you be interested in a series on the x6100 controls and use?

Here is the link to the G-90 playlist. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPpU7MEqmAUtMOq9hmJirzMd5579rpKi4&si=Z-XobcwtJMgsH4TT

Thanks in advance.

And I am cross posting, so yes, you might see this multiple times.

Hey folks!

I did a YouTube series on the Xiegu G-90 on https://youtube.com/@hamradionewbie\_kb5jrc?si=6xOMinXULC6zeFn2. Choosing the G-90 is a little ironic because I did all my learning on the Xiegu x6100. I haven't done a series on it. Would you be interested in a series on the x6100 controls and use?

Here is the link to the G-90 playlist. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPpU7MEqmAUtMOq9hmJirzMd5579rpKi4&si=Z-XobcwtJMgsH4TT

Thanks in advance.

And I am cross posting, so yes, you might see this multiple times.

Help me understand. I have a UHF/VHF ham radio. I assume it is Type Accepted for it. I also have GMRS, MURS, and FRS radios (Im lying, I dont have any FRS, but let's pretend I do).

Technologically, I could easily program the Ham radio to use the frequencies and power for GMRS and FRS bands. That would meet the intent of the rules, but not the letter of the rules because of Type acceptance. What is the purpose of the Type acceptance? What does it prevent, assuming i am licensed for the band?

It should b e obvious but I will state it clearly, i have no intention in violating the rules and I do not advocate for anyone else breaking them. I just want to learn the rationale, so serious answers and discussions, please.

Im about to go upstairs get on the air, so i checked the community. No one posted since my last one a month ago? Well, I will be on anyway. If you get on, post where and when.

73

The last few days, I have had really baduck on 20m and 40. SSB. FT8 has been ok.

Anyone else or is it just me?

(Dallas/Fort Worth, TX).

Band sounds really quiet. Is it me?

See above. How about 14.279

I want to build a telescoping pole for my backyard. A 2 1/2 inch ID sched 40 pipe fits nicely over a 2 inch pipe. I want a clamp or something to be able to twist-to-jam. Anyone have any ideas?

I just got this Yaesu FT-70DR. I programmed it with my normal repeaters. It works fine. One of repeaters supports Fusion. It is also available in analog (I have it in memory). When I push the PTT, it goes analog. What am i doing wrong?

Here are my steps.

1. Go into VFO

2. Set the frequency

3. Set AMS

4. Set mode to DM

5. Set F-RPT to the correct direction (RPT-)

6. PTT and it goes FM

Cross posting from Echo Hub because there are a lot more folks here.