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Title: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on May 20, 2012, 06:09:09 AM
I know you are out there...please post here so we can have a nice little database of who the hams are and when they received their "ticket."

I'll start.

Callsign:  KD6DCI

License date:  October, 1992

Current radio set-up:  Kenwood TM-742A, tri-band radio running 2M/70cm/220mhz with detachable faceplate, and a Comet tri-band antenna. 

Member in good stand with Palomar Amatuer Radio Club (PARC) and the East County Repeater Association (ECRA).
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Paul on May 20, 2012, 02:14:31 PM
Callsign: KG6OAZ

License Date: Amateur Extra Class since they dropped the code requirement and my deaf as a post ears weren't a factor!

Radios: Truck Yaesu FT-8800R dual band and a Kenwood TH-F6A, home - Yaesu FT-897D and FT-2900R, Kenwood TH-F6A, and an old Yaesu FT-757GXII.

Antennas: The house has a 2M/440 on one end of the house and a 220/2M/440 on the other with an off-center feed Windom for the HF. 25 KW UPS backs everything up. (yeah, twenty five kilowatt hours). There's a discone for the scanner.  On the truck I have SSB-7 and NR73B and some other antennas too.

Use to belong to the local RACES chapter until the chairperson when all stalker on me and creeped me out. Member of K6AFN's 220 repeater club.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Xterra/Ham%20Radio/YaesuMounting.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Xterra/Ham%20Radio/YaesuFT-757Station.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Amateur%20Radio/Base%20Station/BenchJuly2009.jpg)
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: guywithpups on May 21, 2012, 02:49:44 AM
Callsign:  K9AMI (ami = friend in French)

License date:  2 years ago as of Friday (5/18/2010)

Current radio set-up:  Kenwood TM-V71A, running 2M/70cm with detachable faceplate, and either a Comet SSB-1NMO or a Diamond NR770HNMO antenna depending on what sort of trip I'm doing.  

Also do APRS, my truck is K9AMI-9, using an Argent Tracker2 + Garmin Nuvi 350 connected to my Kenwood.  Would like to do a dedicated radio for APRS at some point, but then I'd need another antenna. :-P
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Post by: LupinOne on June 11, 2012, 01:25:40 AM
Callsign: KF6BRF

License Date: 1994ish Technician (can't remember exact date of initial), upgraded to General 6/3/12

Current Radio Setup: Home - Alinco DR-140TQ 2m. Truck - Yaesu FT-7900R/E 2m/70cm to a Diamond K412S mount, with a Yaesu FT-50R handheld 2m/70cm. Planned home upgrade to either Icom 706MkIIG or Yaesu FT-857 All Mode.

Member Keller Peak Repeater Association and Big Bear Amateur Radio Club.

Skywarn Member of San Bernardino County ECS.
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Post by: panathrasher on June 11, 2012, 05:04:35 AM
Callsign:  KJ6SRM

License date:  November, 2011

Current radio set-up:  Yaesu FT-60R

I am pretty new to the HAM scene and undecided on where to go from here.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on July 06, 2012, 01:58:09 PM

Callsign:  KJ6YPO

License date:  July 5 2012 (Tech and Gen)

Current radio set-up:  Still looking, learning and shopping.

I am open to suggestions:  My interests are wheeling (2M), sailing (SSB?) and emergency.  Should I buy an All band unit, or seperate HF  and dual band.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: MaxPower on July 06, 2012, 08:14:21 PM
Callsign:  KJ6YPO

License date:  July 5 2012 (Tech and Gen)

Current radio set-up:  Still looking, learning and shopping.

I am open to suggestions:  My interests are wheeling (2M), sailing (SSB?) and emergency.  Should I buy an All band unit, or seperate HF  and dual band.

Awesome!  Did you take both exams the same day?  I've heard of people taking all three and passing.  I need to take the crash course and Tech exam.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on July 06, 2012, 08:46:44 PM
Callsign:  KJ6YPO

License date:  July 5 2012 (Tech and Gen)

Current radio set-up:  Still looking, learning and shopping.

I am open to suggestions:  My interests are wheeling (2M), sailing (SSB?) and emergency.  Should I buy an All band unit, or seperate HF  and dual band.

Congrats Randy!!!!  Awesome!

For wheeling get a dual band 2m/440 unit from any of the manufacturers.  Kenwood, Yeasu, Icom are all good brands.  Woixsun is a new company on the market.  Don't forget to get a good antenna too.  Diamond and Comet make great antennas.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on July 06, 2012, 08:48:20 PM
Awesome!  Did you take both exams the same day?  I've heard of people taking all three and passing.  I need to take the crash course and Tech exam.

No excuses Max!  :)
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Post by: RBduffer on July 07, 2012, 12:32:38 PM
Thanks guys!
 I studied my a** off and took both on the same day for $5 in Escondido with EARS (every last Saturday of the month Max!).  Great group of guys and gals.
Thanks for the tips John, when I get a radio we'll "talk".
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Post by: Paul on July 09, 2012, 09:11:57 PM
Callsign:  KJ6YPO

License date:  July 5 2012 (Tech and Gen)

Current radio set-up:  Still looking, learning and shopping.

I am open to suggestions:  My interests are wheeling (2M), sailing (SSB?) and emergency.  Should I buy an All band unit, or seperate HF  and dual band.

Or both?

A all band unit is expensive - figure $900 by the time you get it and an option or two. A dual band unit about 1/3rd that cost. I have a portable all band unit at home and a dual bander in the truck. I was fearful to put an all bander in the truck as my insurance policy specifically denies amateur radio without an additional rider (GIECO).
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on July 11, 2012, 11:12:09 PM
I love garage sales!
Saw this little Kenwood TM-241A 2meter for $60.  I ended up also buying his 500 watt pwr. supply and a field strength meter, then he through in a brand new cushcraft A3 HF 10 15 20 band antenna. All for 100 bucks, total.  So I gotta go HF now!  Looking at the TS-480 or IC-746.  If it's not tires and lifts, it's tuners and antennas
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on July 12, 2012, 10:47:47 AM
I love garage sales!
Saw this little Kenwood TM-241A 2meter for $60.  I ended up also buying his 500 watt pwr. supply and a field strength meter, then he through in a brand new cushcraft A3 HF 10 15 20 band antenna. All for 100 bucks, total.  So I gotta go HF now!  Looking at the TS-480 or IC-746.  If it's not tires and lifts, it's tuners and antennas

That is a killer deal Randy.  SCORE!
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on July 12, 2012, 10:31:52 PM
Power supply works great, radio needs a new memory batt, $12. on line.  Made my first contact today, he showed me to se my ctcss.  I will be going to the Fallbrook ham club meeting next month.  Love these guys!         
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on July 13, 2012, 08:41:08 AM
Power supply works great, radio needs a new memory batt, $12. on line.  Made my first contact today, he showed me to se my ctcss.  I will be going to the Fallbrook ham club meeting next month.  Love these guys!         

Totally cool...way to go Randy.  :)
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Post by: SuperSlideStyle on July 20, 2012, 09:22:32 PM
I'm so jealous.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on July 21, 2012, 06:19:08 AM
I'm so jealous.

Keep studying.  :)
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on July 21, 2012, 02:34:49 PM
2 Meter update:  Replaced memory battery, with the help of Nilda's little hands, now it's good as new!  I put my whip antenna on top of my patio umbrella pole and hit a repeater on Palomar Mtn. to chat with a guy in Rancho Bernardo. OK, next is a directional antenna or an HF rig. ;D  A mod is a mod is a mod.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on August 05, 2012, 08:44:51 AM
Hardrock got his license!!

Congrats Matt!!
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Post by: hardrock on August 05, 2012, 06:32:14 PM
Thanks John!!  A few days of studying before and and it wasn't too bad.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: panathrasher on August 05, 2012, 07:56:33 PM
What license did you get, technician or general?
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on August 05, 2012, 09:13:08 PM
What license did you get, technician or general?

Hey Chris...I'm pretty sure he grabbed the No Code Technician.

If Randy grabbed KJ6YPO...I am wondering if Matt's call sign will trip over to one of the KK6xxx calls.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: hardrock on August 10, 2012, 04:54:42 PM
I got the technician license.  And I probably got one of the last few KJ6 call signs.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: panathrasher on August 10, 2012, 05:42:37 PM
Good job though, welcome to the club.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: usko99 on August 11, 2012, 03:00:53 PM
Woohoo!!! Got my radio last weekend, Yaesu ft-60 ... 2 meter 440.

And passed my exam today!!! can't wait to get my Call sign...

Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Paul on August 11, 2012, 07:45:40 PM
Outstanding!  :)
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on August 11, 2012, 09:29:48 PM
Woohoo!!! Got my radio last weekend, Yaesu ft-60 ... 2 meter 440.

And passed my exam today!!! can't wait to get my Call sign...



Congratulations Steve!  Well done!  Let us know when you get your call sign.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on August 12, 2012, 12:46:27 PM
Atta boy Steve!!
Now everyone's gotta get licensed or just know we will be talking about them out of range ;D
Come on everyone, all the cool kids are doing it. :P
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on August 12, 2012, 07:34:05 PM
Atta boy Steve!!
Now everyone's gotta get licensed or just know we will be talking about them out of range ;D
Come on everyone, all the cool kids are doing it. :P


Hahahahaha!  I love this post!  :D ;D :D ;D
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Post by: usko99 on August 14, 2012, 03:09:59 PM
Got my call sign!!!

KJ6ZHI

Am I one of them cool kids now????  ;) :D ;D
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Post by: SuperSlideStyle on August 14, 2012, 04:31:09 PM
Yes, you are.  Some of us are striving to be in your shoes.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on August 20, 2012, 07:56:24 AM
Got my call sign!!!

KJ6ZHI

Am I one of them cool kids now????  ;) :D ;D

Great news Steve!!!   

Not sure about cool, but definitely crystal clear comms on the trail!

(well, yeah...the antennas look pretty cool)  :D
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on September 11, 2012, 12:24:51 PM
Update II,   Got my HF rig a couple weeks ago, and finally put up a directional antenna in the back yard.  I aimed it at New York, but instead talked to New Zealand!!!  *Note to self: paint arrow on antenna.*
It was cooler than I thought it would be.... in a geeky kind of way. :P
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on September 11, 2012, 01:23:36 PM
Update II,   Got my HF rig a couple weeks ago, and finally put up a directional antenna in the back yard.  I aimed it at New York, but instead talked to New Zealand!!!  *Note to self: paint arrow on antenna.*
It was cooler than I thought it would be.... in a geeky kind of way. :P

First QSO half way around the world...not bad for a rookie.  :P
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: knightrider on October 23, 2012, 11:28:58 AM
Callsign:  KK6AGQ

License date:  October, 2012

Current radio set-up: *New Mobile Rig* Yaesu FTM-350AR,  :o running a Diamond MR77SMA mag mount for now.  Yaesu VX-170 reserved for backup duty.

Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on October 23, 2012, 05:48:26 PM
That's great Kinghtrider, just in time for BB.  I know I got at least one tailgunner for Sunday :)
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on October 23, 2012, 05:53:27 PM
Callsign:  KK6AGQ

License date:  October, 2012

Current radio set-up:  Yaesu VX-170



Awesome Jordan...thx for checking in.
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Post by: SteeevO on October 24, 2012, 03:12:54 AM
Call: KF6WVM
License Date-ish: June 1999

Radios:
-Mobile Ft-8100 (older brother to the 8800) & Larsen Antenna

-Station Icom 746-Pro
-- HF: Long wire (~100+ ft) @ 50ft with Icom AH-4 Tuner
-- 2m: Ringo Ranger @ ~55 - 60ft (something like that.. it just works) This is what I use to direct the OAUSA nets.
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Post by: SoCalXTerry on January 26, 2013, 06:36:01 AM
Callsign:  KK6BSJ

License date:  January, 2013

Current radio set-up:  Yaesu FT-60R and Mirage BD-35 Dual band amplifier w/external Mag Antenna

 
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on January 26, 2013, 09:08:57 AM
Congrats Terry!
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Post by: RBduffer on January 26, 2013, 02:45:41 PM
Well done Terry!  That FT60 is a great little radio with the ext. ant.  It'll serve you well for a long time.
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Post by: SoCalXTerry on January 26, 2013, 05:44:28 PM
Thanks you guys..
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Post by: AZXterra410 on February 07, 2013, 07:18:01 AM
Callsign: KF7UCU

Currently working on my general so I can use my new HF rig I set up in the house.
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Post by: RBduffer on February 07, 2013, 12:26:57 PM
Hey AZX,
let me know when you go HF.  I'm putting up a new tri-band(10,15,20) in the back yard this weekend, would like to try it out :)
KJ6YPO Randy in Fallbrook, CA.
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Post by: AZXterra410 on February 08, 2013, 09:24:10 AM
Will do, currently I have setup a 35 ft beam to string a wire across the backyard. Handles all bands cept for 160m I think. Hooked into a Yaesu-FT 897dHopefully I will get general in the next month or two.
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Post by: RBduffer on February 08, 2013, 02:24:50 PM
I've heard nothing but good about the 897d, great score!  The talk around here is that hardley anyone talks on 80 or 160M.  So a cheap 20M diapole would be an easy way to start.  Your probably reading all the same online info that I am, since I'm new to this as well.
Good luck
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Post by: sevenhelmet on February 20, 2013, 09:32:55 PM
Callsign:  KK6AEL

License date:  October 2012

Current radio set-up:  Yaesu FT-7900 (2m/70cm) mobile radio setup with a Comet SBB-5 antenna.

Currently I'm in "listening mode", monitoring and learning the active freqs and users in my area.  I have yet to make a first contact on the HAM bands. If anyone's in range of Ridgecrest, let me know- I'd love to set up a radio check sometime.  Not a member of a club yet, but I'm thinking of joining.
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Post by: Ghost65 on February 21, 2013, 05:53:51 AM
Thanks for replying Andrew and Steve...you are in the database.

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Post by: knightrider on March 07, 2013, 06:58:54 AM
New call sign K6XTE :)
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Post by: RBduffer on March 07, 2013, 01:28:28 PM
Hey Jordan,
I like the custom call sign, nice touch.

Hey all, I scored an old Kenwood th79a hand-held dual bander.  It also receives marine and airplane frequencies :o
I just need to mount an antenna on the KLR now.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on March 08, 2013, 10:38:57 AM
Hey Jordan,
I like the custom call sign, nice touch.

Hey all, I scored an old Kenwood th79a hand-held dual bander.  It also receives marine and airplane frequencies :o
I just need to mount an antenna on the KLR now.

I have the same HT (TH-79a) and love it.  A great 5 watt dual bander.  A lot of accessories available for this radio.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: SoCalXTerry on March 15, 2013, 06:32:27 AM
Operator:  Terry Lindgren

Callsign:    K6XTL  (MODIFIED)

License date:  January, 2013

Current radio set-up:  Yaesu FT-60R and Mirage BD-35 Dual band amplifier w/external Mag Antenna

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Post by: KIQ Roy on April 06, 2013, 12:46:00 PM
Callsign:  KE6KIQ

License date:  07/15/1994

Current radio set-up:  YAESU FT-2500M  (ICOM 706 MK4BG gathering dust as I'm waiting for my antenna farm to sprout.)
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Post by: RBduffer on April 07, 2013, 02:26:25 PM
Welcome Roy.  Good, another Ham man.  And another oldster like me.  Sounds like you have your General's license as well.  We have another Ham up your way somewhere I think.  Look forward to meeting you on the trail.
Randy
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Post by: LupinOne on April 11, 2013, 04:21:31 PM
For those of you who may need a VE to help with testing, I have my official VE credentials from ARRL now and can help give tests up to Technician.  When I add on my Extra license later this year I will be able to help give tests to General. :)

73's

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Post by: npgtech on May 11, 2013, 11:40:19 AM
Operator:  Nick Gealogo

Callsign:     KK6ENA

License date:  May 2013

Current radio set-up:  Yaesu FT-2900R/E w/external Mag Antenna
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on May 11, 2013, 01:02:19 PM
Congrats Nick ;D  KK6???
The last two outings I've run on, the Hams out numbered the Non Hams.  So there are less and less guys we can broil on 2 meters.  But there still out there :D
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Post by: knightrider on May 11, 2013, 01:30:44 PM
Just means we move to 70cm haha

Sent using Al Gore's internet
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Post by: SteeevO on June 14, 2013, 11:26:53 AM
Ive got a new Call:
AG6SO  ;D
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Post by: SoCalXTerry on June 14, 2013, 01:54:16 PM
Cool Steevo.    And what does it mean?
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Post by: Ghost65 on June 14, 2013, 03:39:42 PM
Cool Steevo.    And what does it mean?

It means he upgraded his license...is that an Extra call?  2x2?
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Post by: GreenGoon on June 15, 2013, 12:32:58 PM
Congrats on getting your Xtra!
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Post by: SteeevO on June 19, 2013, 11:25:46 PM
Thanks! Yup that's the new 2x2 extra call ;D

Gone crawl'n
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Post by: shi819 on July 05, 2013, 11:20:26 AM
KK6FHY at your service. :)
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Post by: knightrider on July 05, 2013, 12:03:25 PM
Congrats on the ticket


Not sent with the stupid auto guide app
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Post by: LupinOne on July 05, 2013, 10:09:12 PM
KK6FHY at your service. :)

Excellent... now we just need to come up with something catchy for the last 3 letters of your call....

Hmmm lessee.... Frisky Hot... nahhhh I'll behave... :P
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Post by: shi819 on July 06, 2013, 06:27:35 AM
Excellent... now we just need to come up with something catchy for the last 3 letters of your call....

Hmmm lessee.... Frisky Hot... nahhhh I'll behave... :P

Or not is good too.
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Post by: SteeevO on July 06, 2013, 10:02:36 AM
Lol! Congrats shi

Sent while mobile, typos likely.
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Post by: RBduffer on July 06, 2013, 06:32:29 PM
Way to go Steve and shi ;D
Now Shi can talk around the world and Steve can talk to... 'Klingons' :P
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Post by: SteeevO on July 06, 2013, 09:21:12 PM
I've got a pretty good stack of SQL cards from general class days too! Just redid the hf antenna today and first 2 contacts are Venezuela and Argentina with 5x9 signal reports... can't complain about that!

Sent while mobile, typos likely.
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Post by: Ghost65 on August 13, 2013, 07:25:47 AM
I've got a pretty good stack of SQL cards from general class days too! Just redid the hf antenna today and first 2 contacts are Venezuela and Argentina with 5x9 signal reports... can't complain about that!

Sent while mobile, typos likely.

That's frikkin' cool.  ;D
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Post by: Ghost65 on August 13, 2013, 07:32:22 AM
23 active hams with their tickets on the SCCX boards as of 8/13/2013...very cool.

(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd394/K4TTC/300px-International_amateur_radio_symbol_svg.png) (http://media.photobucket.com/user/K4TTC/media/300px-International_amateur_radio_symbol_svg.png.html)

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Post by: Cthulhu on September 25, 2013, 03:34:26 PM
Call Signs:  KK6GQU (me, Doug)
                  KK6GQV (my wife's, Deb)

signs will change to vanity callsigns in a month or two.  Trying to say Quebec is like talking with a mouth full of rocks.

Date: Last Saturday, September 21, 2013  (Technician Class)

Rig:  None but leaning towards a Yaesu FT-8000 dual band for the truck (got license for mobile use)
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Post by: SoCalXTerry on September 25, 2013, 05:47:48 PM
Congratulations.  You and your wife both got your tickets?

Sorry just noticed you have consecutive call signs   ;D
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Post by: knightrider on September 25, 2013, 07:04:49 PM
Yea that took me a while to figure that out too

Not sent with the stupid auto guide app
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Post by: GreenGoon on September 25, 2013, 08:04:27 PM
Yes, congrats to both of you.
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Post by: RBduffer on September 25, 2013, 09:19:01 PM
Well done Doug and Deb ;D  Looking forward to meeting you folks on the trail soon. 73s
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Post by: Ghost65 on October 12, 2013, 06:52:44 AM
Call Signs:  KK6GQU (me, Doug)
                  KK6GQV (my wife's, Deb)

signs will change to vanity callsigns in a month or two.  Trying to say Quebec is like talking with a mouth full of rocks.

Date: Last Saturday, September 21, 2013  (Technician Class)

Rig:  None but leaning towards a Yaesu FT-8000 dual band for the truck (got license for mobile use)

Just caught this...Doug and Deb I will update our little database this morning with your call signs.  CONGRATS!!  ;D
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Post by: Ghost65 on January 26, 2014, 09:23:27 AM
27 licensed hams!  This means better and safer comms for most SCCX runs! 

Thanks everyone for your efforts!


Sent from Planet Claire using Tapatalk
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Post by: SteeevO on January 26, 2014, 09:37:33 AM
Comms on cleghorn last weekend was so nice! A Ham radio in every rig!!

Sent while mobile, typos likely.
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Post by: Celt on March 02, 2014, 12:11:35 PM
 Held my Technician cert since....     yesterday...............    What the heck do all these buttons and dials do????  ;D
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Post by: SteeevO on March 02, 2014, 01:03:53 PM
Lol, congrats! come out to the park. Bring the radio.

Sent while mobile, typos likely.
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Post by: Ghost65 on March 02, 2014, 01:16:30 PM
Held my Technician cert since....     yesterday...............    What the heck do all these buttons and dials do????  ;D

Congrats X2...whats your call sign and I'll add you to the database?
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Post by: Celt on March 02, 2014, 01:20:07 PM
I'd love to attend the event in the park but I'll be out in Ocotillo/Borrego on the 15th/16th doing some wheeling. As soon as my call sign gets published I'll post it. Just have my FRN # for now.
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Post by: RBduffer on March 02, 2014, 01:20:21 PM
Hey Celt,
Welcome to the "cool kids" club. It's not just for Nerds anymore.
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Post by: Celt on March 02, 2014, 01:25:04 PM
Hahhahaha, thanks!
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Post by: SoCalXTerry on March 02, 2014, 05:43:17 PM
Hey congrats to our new Ham.
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Post by: GreenGoon on March 02, 2014, 06:09:25 PM
congrats!
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Post by: Ghost65 on March 04, 2014, 05:13:36 AM
Held my Technician cert since....     yesterday...............    What the heck do all these buttons and dials do????  ;D

Updated Erik, well done.


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Post by: JFanaselle on June 23, 2014, 10:04:30 AM
Checking in. Joe - KF6QBY. I'm in Murrieta and have a dual band 2M/440 mobile rig installed in my X. Hope to join a trail run as soon as I get some basic mods done. :)
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Post by: Ghost65 on June 24, 2014, 07:35:41 AM
Checking in. Joe - KF6QBY. I'm in Murrieta and have a dual band 2M/440 mobile rig installed in my X. Hope to join a trail run as soon as I get some basic mods done. :)

Updated Joe, thanks for the heads up.

SCCX now has 29 hams on board!  Well done everyone!

We have a ways to go to catch Just Runs here in San Diego, as their group has 172 hams...but 29 is pretty fantastic!
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Post by: Toro on June 24, 2014, 10:20:57 AM
Ha! We don't even have 172 active members.
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Post by: knightrider on June 24, 2014, 08:23:22 PM
Yea just runs is a lot bigger than SCCX, I'm a member of just runs

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Post by: steve c on July 31, 2014, 11:08:43 AM

Callsign:  KK6OFL  (really not sure how I feel about my new call sign.)

License date:  July 31, 2014 (name appeared in the FCC database)

Current radio set-up:  Baofeng uv5r (Torro hand me down to get me listening)

Working on putting together a mobile rig for the X.  Want to do it right so I will probably be rubbing my pennies together for a while. 
I was able to figure out Chirp and upload all of the local repeaters on 2m and 70cm into the uv5r.  It was not as simple as one might think.  I'm on a Mac with a Chinese radio and a generic if not counter fit data cable.  Between finding drivers for my cable, and navigating the Baofeng's menus, it was slightly frustrating.  However, I got it to work so I'm happy.   
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Post by: SoCalXTerry on July 31, 2014, 01:57:15 PM
Ghostx  where is the list of all the SCCX hams? 
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Post by: steve c on July 31, 2014, 02:14:06 PM
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/905/Abm9cl.png) (https://imageshack.com/i/p5Abm9clp)
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Post by: SoCalXTerry on July 31, 2014, 05:43:36 PM
Well I'll be damned.  Guess I need to spend more time wandering through the Forum.
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Post by: Ghost65 on August 02, 2014, 07:51:07 AM
Ghostx  where is the list of all the SCCX hams? 

Lol...no worries Terry.  That means you spend more time WHEELING than on the FORUMS...which is a good thing!

Steve...you've been added to the database, and again, congratulations on getting your ham ticket!  ;D
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Post by: SteeevO on August 02, 2014, 09:26:59 AM
Ah ha! I spy another potential field day attendee! Congrats!
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Post by: LBSlide on August 02, 2014, 10:31:53 AM
Where can a noob go to take a practice test or get study material?
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Post by: Toro on August 02, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Where can a noob go to take a practice test or get study material?
There are a million ways to prepare for the exam.
   http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAYNYWK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_uus3tb11AY4SR

I went this route with success. That's it. Just go over it a few times.
    The test is only a few bucks to take. Put in minimal effort and you'll surprise yourself .....what's the worst that can happen...you don't pass and lose $30 bucks? Boo-hoo
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Post by: GreenGoon on August 04, 2014, 11:22:16 AM
hamexam.org has practice tests and flash cards.
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Post by: Celt on August 04, 2014, 01:51:46 PM
I'm considering upgrading to general class, thanks for the link Green Goon.
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Post by: SoCalXTerry on August 04, 2014, 03:48:10 PM
I'm considering upgrading to general class, thanks for the link Green Goon.

Go for it, you can doit
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Post by: GreenGoon on August 04, 2014, 06:03:58 PM
Go for it like  Terry said...

That site is how I studied for Technician and General.
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Post by: occupantX on October 31, 2014, 10:32:57 PM

Callsign:  KK6HEJ
License date:  October, 2013
Current radio set-up:  Baofeng UV-5R...for now
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Post by: RBduffer on November 01, 2014, 02:18:20 PM
Congrats on your 'cool kids' license.  That's a great little radio you got there.  I still haven't figured out most of the things it can do yet.
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Post by: Ghost65 on November 02, 2014, 10:37:31 AM
Congrats Hennie....I'll update the database with your info when I get to a "non thread deleting" laptop. ;)


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Post by: LupinOne on November 22, 2014, 01:05:23 AM
Passed my Amateur Extra exam and as of 11/20, I'm official in the FCC ULS.  I'm also a VE so any of our members needing to test, I'll be happy to help out!

John
KF6BRF

FT-7900
FT-8800
VX-5R (x2)
Vertex 459
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Post by: steve c on November 22, 2014, 09:07:29 AM
Nice work John!
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Post by: RBduffer on November 22, 2014, 12:56:49 PM
I've only read stories about "Extras", I've never actually met one before.  Til now.
 It is said that they can contact with the Gods, with only a soup can and some string.
Oh, I am not worthy
     I am not worthy
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Post by: SteeevO on November 22, 2014, 06:59:28 PM
Congrats on extra! Welcome to the club!

Did you not opt in for a shorter 2x2 call?
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Post by: LupinOne on November 22, 2014, 09:29:06 PM
Haven't put in the callsign change yet. Debating it.  Coming up with some options.

Thanks RBduffer and Steve C! :)
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Post by: SteeevO on November 23, 2014, 06:04:39 AM
Oh you're thinking going vanity . I was referring to getting another random one. But because you're extra, it would be shorter.
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Post by: GreenGoon on November 23, 2014, 10:25:28 PM
Congrats on the Extra!
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Post by: Ghost65 on November 25, 2014, 07:34:24 AM
Passed my Amateur Extra exam and as of 11/20, I'm official in the FCC ULS.  I'm also a VE so any of our members needing to test, I'll be happy to help out!

John
KF6BRF

FT-7900
FT-8800
VX-5R (x2)
Vertex 459

Congrats JF...let me know if you update your call so I can re-work the database.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Toro on November 25, 2014, 11:59:17 AM
Congrats JF...let me know if you update your call so I can re-work the database.  ;D ;D ;D

By that he means delete it.
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Post by: knightrider on November 25, 2014, 07:08:46 PM
Bahahahaha
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Post by: SoCalXTerry on November 25, 2014, 07:12:22 PM
Congratulations on the Extra class John.  Very impressive :)
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Post by: LupinOne on December 01, 2014, 10:14:45 AM
By that he means delete it.

With his luck, it would be the whole board... :P

Congratulations on the Extra class John.  Very impressive :)

Thanks Terry! :)
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Post by: Ghost65 on December 01, 2014, 10:43:34 AM
With his luck, it would be the whole board... :P

Xcursion reminder:  install cruise control disconnect behind 4WD switch.

(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae195/DzrtX/SCCX%20Mojave%20Road%202014/DSC_0151.jpg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/DzrtX/media/SCCX%20Mojave%20Road%202014/DSC_0151.jpg.html)
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Post by: LupinOne on December 10, 2014, 01:05:46 AM
Or energy shields...
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Post by: Scott307 on May 21, 2015, 08:50:09 PM
Callsign:  KK6UGK

License date:  May 21, 2015

Current radio set-up:  Yaesu FT-8800R with Diamond SG7500NMO and Baofeng BF-F8HP.

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Post by: RBduffer on May 21, 2015, 09:41:54 PM

Congrats Scott, welcome to the cool kids club 8)
I like the remote mount with the BIG numbers.  I gotta get one of those.
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Post by: Scott307 on May 21, 2015, 09:55:31 PM
Lol ... It's great for old blind people like me.
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Post by: Ghost65 on May 22, 2015, 09:08:56 AM
Congrats Scott...I'll update things today.


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Post by: Ghost65 on May 22, 2015, 02:20:58 PM
Callsign:  KK6UGK

License date:  May 21, 2015

Current radio set-up:  Yaesu FT-8800R with Diamond SG7500NMO and Baofeng BF-F8HP.

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Done!
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Post by: Motorpig77 on June 02, 2015, 03:47:15 AM
Just realized I never posted up in here

K6MPG

Running a Yaesu FT7900R dual band
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Post by: Ghost65 on September 16, 2015, 09:26:18 AM
Rumor has it that CHUSA passed his ham exam...barely...missing 6.

Callsign is pending.
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Post by: Celt on September 16, 2015, 01:33:00 PM
Rumor has it that CHUSA passed his ham exam...barely...missing 6.

Callsign is pending.

 What I wanna know is he going to get a vanity call sign with something to do with hauling your poo?

  Inquiring minds really wanna know.
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Post by: Sage Bromax on September 16, 2015, 03:52:06 PM
What I wanna know is he going to get a vanity call sign with something to do with hauling your poo?

  Inquiring minds really wanna know.

Maybe KR8POO
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Post by: xxSVxx on September 16, 2015, 03:59:54 PM
Maybe KR8POO

Awesome....
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Post by: chrishaynesusa on September 16, 2015, 04:43:32 PM
It's not in use!!!!!!


(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/chrishaynesusa/MiscXIII/KPOOP_zpsfaelyrwd.png)
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Post by: Celt on September 16, 2015, 07:31:26 PM
Maybe KR8POO

 That is AWESOME!
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Post by: Celt on September 16, 2015, 07:32:13 PM
It's not in use!!!!!!


(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/chrishaynesusa/MiscXIII/KPOOP_zpsfaelyrwd.png)


 Do it, that would be the coolest call sign on the books!!!!
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Post by: Sage Bromax on September 16, 2015, 07:56:48 PM
Try this site for checking available vanity signs:
http://www.radioqth.net/vanity/available

and this one:

http://www.ae7q.com/query/

With a Technician level license, you are restricted to either a 1x3 or 2x3 format - one letter-one digit-three letters or two letters-one digit-three letters

I checked - KA8POO is available  >:D
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Post by: PainRoller on September 17, 2015, 07:59:16 PM
Passed
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Post by: Sage Bromax on September 17, 2015, 08:57:51 PM
Excellent!  Congratulations!
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Post by: PainRoller on September 17, 2015, 09:34:29 PM
Excellent!  Congratulations!

Thanks!  I'm glad that part is done!  Mike is going to take his test later this week.  And we need to figure out a radio setup for the rig...... ;D
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Post by: Celt on September 17, 2015, 09:40:51 PM
Passed

 Congrats, now you get to talk about all those nasty CB-ers on the trails.
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Post by: chrishaynesusa on September 18, 2015, 07:09:32 AM
Congratulations!! :):)
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Post by: Ghost65 on September 18, 2015, 08:03:23 AM
Passed

Congrats Barb...this is awesome news!  :)
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Post by: steve c on September 18, 2015, 09:09:28 AM
Woohoo!

Way to get things done!


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Post by: chrishaynesusa on September 18, 2015, 08:13:24 PM
Jon Skoog (TurtleX) in Norcal just passed his technician exam!!  whhhoooo hhhhooo!!!
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Post by: PainRoller on September 19, 2015, 10:08:38 AM
Mike just passed his Tech!! Woo-hoo!!  ;D ;D
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Post by: Celt on September 19, 2015, 11:01:19 AM
Mike just passed his Tech!! Woo-hoo!!  ;D ;D

 Nice, you guys are getting set up very nicely!
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Post by: Ghost65 on October 01, 2015, 02:25:57 PM
"Official" congrats to Mike and Chris who just rec'd their callsigns!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: RikRong on October 15, 2015, 11:14:25 AM
I'm finalizing my studying and looking at taking a test at the beginning of December.  I did find the testing database and emailed the guy running the test in VanNuys.  However, I just want to see if we have any resident test admins in here, before I commit to testing with this guy.  Thank-you.
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Post by: GreenGoon on October 15, 2015, 01:56:42 PM
Bass Pro Shop in Rancho Cucamonga does testing every once in a while. I don't think we have anyone in SCCX at administers tests.
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Post by: RikRong on October 15, 2015, 02:16:25 PM
Bass Pro Shop in Rancho Cucamonga does testing every once in a while. I don't think we have anyone in SCCX at administers tests.
Awesome, thanks.  I think I did see Bass Pro on the list of upcoming test sites.
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Post by: XXXTerra on October 21, 2015, 09:57:12 AM
Hey guys, I passed my Tech exam and just got my callsign a couple weeks ago!

Callsign:  KK6WLF

License date:  September, 2015

Current radio set-up:  BaoFeng UV-5R handheld with a Hypario Dual Band Antenna.
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Post by: PainRoller on October 21, 2015, 10:55:28 AM
Hey guys, I passed my Tech exam and just got my callsign a couple weeks ago!

Callsign:  KK6WLF

License date:  September, 2015

Current radio set-up:  BaoFeng UV-5R handheld with a Hypario Dual Band Antenna.

Congrats XXX!!! And I love the callsign (kinda jelly)  ;)
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Post by: XXXTerra on October 21, 2015, 01:30:06 PM
Congrats XXX!!! And I love the callsign (kinda jelly)  ;)

Thanks! I definitely lucked out on the callsign!!! ;D
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Post by: chrishaynesusa on October 21, 2015, 03:10:17 PM
Danny Grooters is KK6YCW   

Congratulations Danny Grooters!!!!!
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Post by: RBduffer on October 21, 2015, 08:00:49 PM
Cool, way to go, both of you guys ;D 

Livin' the dream, with the cool kids 8)
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Post by: Ghost65 on October 22, 2015, 06:18:08 AM
Hey guys, I passed my Tech exam and just got my callsign a couple weeks ago!

Callsign:  KK6WLF

License date:  September, 2015

Current radio set-up:  BaoFeng UV-5R handheld with a Hypario Dual Band Antenna.

Congrats Tom...and also a shout out to DG, kind of a big deal!
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Post by: chrishaynesusa on October 23, 2015, 05:26:52 PM
Cass Kaliniski is KK6YDH  congratulations!!!!!!

:):):)
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Post by: RikRong on December 05, 2015, 10:25:59 PM
Passed my tech exam today, so no call sign yet. I have a Yaesu FT-7900R partially installed, but I'm not happy with the location, so it will be getting moved. I'll update with call sign when I get it.

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Post by: Celt on December 06, 2015, 12:45:08 AM
Passed my tech exam today, so no call sign yet. I have a Yaesu FT-7900R partially installed, but I'm not happy with the location, so it will be getting moved. I'll update with call sign when I get it.

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 Congratulations!!

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Post by: SoCalXTerry on December 06, 2015, 05:34:43 AM
Congratulations on your accomplishment.

My daughter just passed her test yesterday and is also waiting for her call sign too.

This is getting to be a great group.   ;)
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Post by: Celt on December 06, 2015, 10:30:47 AM
Congratulations on your accomplishment.

My daughter just passed her test yesterday and is also waiting for her call sign too.

This is getting to be a great group.   ;)

Tell her congratulations for me Terry!
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Post by: RBduffer on December 06, 2015, 11:16:07 AM
Well done boys and girls, and the proud papa 8)
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Post by: Ghost65 on December 08, 2015, 10:29:37 AM

Passed my tech exam today, so no call sign yet. I have a Yaesu FT-7900R partially installed, but I'm not happy with the location, so it will be getting moved. I'll update with call sign when I get it.

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Congrats Rik...let us know when you get your callsign so I can update things.


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Post by: RikRong on December 08, 2015, 04:58:04 PM
Congrats Rik...let us know when you get your callsign so I can update things.


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Will do, I've been checking everyday.

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Post by: GreenGoon on December 08, 2015, 07:06:22 PM
Congrats! Let me know when you want to do a radio check.
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Post by: RikRong on December 08, 2015, 08:34:16 PM
Congrats! Let me know when you want to do a radio check.
As soon as my call sign hits the database. 

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Post by: CKayaks on December 08, 2015, 09:26:00 PM
Callsign:  KA6YAK  (formerly KK6YDH, but the the vanity sign fits so much better!)

License date:  October 2015

Current radio set-up:  Yaesu FT-60R, Yaesu 8800
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Post by: PainRoller on December 08, 2015, 11:27:00 PM
Callsign:  KA6YAK  (formerly KK6YDH, but the the vanity sign fits so much better!)

License date:  October 2015

Current radio set-up:  Yaesu FT-60R, Yaesu 8800

AWESOME call sign!!!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: PainRoller on December 08, 2015, 11:28:49 PM
A little birdie told me CHUSA has a new call sign.....  ::)
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Post by: Ghost65 on December 14, 2015, 02:17:25 AM

A little birdie told me CHUSA has a new call sign.....  ::)

His had been updated...ill catch Cass' later today.


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Post by: RikRong on December 15, 2015, 05:49:07 AM
KK6ZKN. Woot!

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Post by: Ghost65 on December 15, 2015, 09:27:04 AM

KK6ZKN. Woot!

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Zulu Kilo November...nice!!!


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Post by: RikRong on December 15, 2015, 09:41:41 AM
Zulu Kilo November...nice!!!


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Yessir! I was thinking about going custom, but I kinda like it and I think I'll keep it.  8)
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Post by: GreenGoon on December 15, 2015, 12:02:54 PM
Congrats Rick
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Post by: RBduffer on December 15, 2015, 10:00:00 PM
That's a good catch Rick, it's a keeper 8)
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Post by: Ghost65 on December 16, 2015, 04:46:51 PM

That's a good catch Rick, it's a keeper 8)

Agreed...sounds like a badass submarine class.


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Post by: Jayrat on December 19, 2015, 10:50:40 AM
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Guess What I got Just Before Christmas??
 :D
Does this make me part of the Cool Club
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Post by: Celt on December 19, 2015, 10:54:45 AM
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Guess What I got Just Before Christmas??
 :D
Does this make me part of the Cool Club

Jay, that is super awesome, CONGRATS buddy!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Toro on December 19, 2015, 10:58:33 AM
Word!
   Congrats!
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Post by: RikRong on December 19, 2015, 11:03:53 AM
Congrats. Now you can hang out with the cool kids. Ha-ha

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Post by: RBduffer on December 19, 2015, 12:43:59 PM
Dude, you have always been cool.  Now you are a cool nerd lol

Well done!  You are a inspiration to all who think that they are too cool for ham school 8)
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Post by: JFanaselle on December 19, 2015, 01:30:33 PM
Congrats Jay!
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Post by: Alex on December 19, 2015, 03:20:24 PM
Congrats sir! :D
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Post by: steve c on December 19, 2015, 03:38:51 PM
Nice work Jay!

Which radio are you going with?
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Post by: Jayrat on December 19, 2015, 04:12:54 PM
Thanks Guys,
Talk about Anxiety, I hate Taking tests :(

I bought a handheld BAOFENG UV-5RA off  Amazon
 http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-136-174-400-480-Dual-Band-Transceiver/dp/B009MAKWC0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450570426&sr=8-2&keywords=baofeng+uv-5ra
but now I want a proper one with outside antenna

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Post by: RikRong on December 19, 2015, 04:45:23 PM
Thanks Guys,
Talk about Anxiety, I hate Taking tests :(

I bought a handheld BAOFENG UV-5RA off  Amazon
 http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-136-174-400-480-Dual-Band-Transceiver/dp/B009MAKWC0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450570426&sr=8-2&keywords=baofeng+uv-5ra
but now I want a proper one with outside antenna
You can make that thing a mobile with these items, just don't buy the cheap programming cable. Get the one that's about $20.
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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: steve c on December 19, 2015, 06:28:31 PM
Rick, I saw you mention that cheap cable on TNX.

You have to install the drivers for the cable and it should work fine. 

Here's (http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2013/11/how_to_install_the_baofeng_usb_programming_cable_and_software_1.aspx) a good write up on it.

Also, check out Chirp (http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home) for easy programming.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RikRong on December 19, 2015, 06:58:39 PM
Rick, I saw you mention that cheap cable on TNX.

You have to install the drivers for the cable and it should work fine. 

Here's (http://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2013/11/how_to_install_the_baofeng_usb_programming_cable_and_software_1.aspx) a good write up on it.

Also, check out Chirp (http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home) for easy programming.
Steve, thanks for that link. I actually already went through everything on that page and installed those drivers. For some reason, I still can't get my cable to work, it won't install correctly for some reason. I  must've got the cable made by swing shift on a Friday night. Ha-ha

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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on December 19, 2015, 08:37:49 PM


Does this make me part of the Cool Club

Hell yes...congrats Jay!


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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: GreenGoon on December 19, 2015, 09:39:09 PM
congrats Jay.
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Post by: Sage Bromax on December 20, 2015, 06:56:35 AM
Nice job Jay! 
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on December 21, 2015, 01:25:59 PM
Jayrat...KK6ZMJ!!!  Woot!!!


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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: JFanaselle on January 05, 2016, 06:07:35 AM
I was so hesitant to give up my original call sign that I've had for 20 years (KF6QBY). But since it's really difficult to know who's who on the radio while out on the trail, I finally sprung for a vanity call. My new call sign is K6FAN, please update the list accordingly.  O0

Also, for anyone considering a vanity call sign, the FCC decided in September that it cost more money to collect the fees than the fees actually generated, so now it's free. :D
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Spectre on February 13, 2016, 06:32:12 PM
Callsign:  W6VIC

License date:  December 2009

Current radio set-up:  FT-8900 Quad band 2m/70c/6m/10m mobile currently installed in my Nissan Hardbody but I'm sure I'll move it to the Xterra soon.   I also have a Kenwood TS-930S in a box.  I used to have a nice shack setup but I moved almost 2 years ago and never found a good way to set up my wire antenna here at this house.   :'(

We're talking about moving back to Riverside to be closer to work, so I'm not sure how much effort I want to put in to put up my wire..  But I do miss HF.. =(
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on February 14, 2016, 06:57:29 AM
Callsign:  W6VIC

License date:  December 2009

Current radio set-up:  FT-8900 Quad band 2m/70c/6m/10m mobile currently installed in my Nissan Hardbody but I'm sure I'll move it to the Xterra soon.   I also have a Kenwood TS-930S in a box.  I used to have a nice shack setup but I moved almost 2 years ago and never found a good way to set up my wire antenna here at this house.   :'(

We're talking about moving back to Riverside to be closer to work, so I'm not sure how much effort I want to put in to put up my wire..  But I do miss HF.. =(

Welcome...I'll add you to the list.  Nice set up!
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Spectre on February 14, 2016, 09:03:22 AM
Welcome...I'll add you to the list.  Nice set up!

Thanks!  I don't really use my mobile rig much..  For some reason repeaters don't really do it for me.  I like seeing how far I can get on simplex and HF.  That's where the real fun goes.  I've gotten into Portugal with just my wire and 100 watts. =)
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on February 14, 2016, 10:03:04 AM
I agree, repeaters are a great tool for staying connected locally.  But the real fun is skipping the ionosphere direct.  Auckland is the best that I've done.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Celt on February 14, 2016, 10:24:08 AM
I agree, repeaters are a great tool for staying connected locally.  But the real fun is skipping the ionosphere direct.  Auckland is the best that I've done.

Oh yeah.... well I once got all the way across a wash using J-Rat's son's Hulk walkie talkies so how do you like them apples?
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Spectre on February 14, 2016, 03:26:32 PM
^^^^^^
lol

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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on February 14, 2016, 05:23:22 PM

Oh yeah.... well I once got all the way across a wash using J-Rat's son's Hulk walkie talkies so how do you like them apples?

Were you wearing your foil hat??


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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Celt on February 14, 2016, 05:24:02 PM
Were you wearing your foil hat??


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Oh yeah I was. Double wrapped and insulated............. It kinda worked like a repeater.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on February 14, 2016, 05:28:51 PM

Oh yeah I was. Double wrapped and insulated............. It kinda worked like a repeater.

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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Celt on February 14, 2016, 05:57:44 PM
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Whhhoooooaaaaaa man, I really didn't think you guys had your cameras out.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Jayrat on February 14, 2016, 09:55:43 PM
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Is he a participant from  Burning Man
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Celt on February 14, 2016, 10:41:54 PM
Is he a participant from  Burning Man

No brother that was the trip into that wash where I supplied you with copious amounts of liquid libations and snuck out when everyone was asleep and communicated with the Aliens that abducted PainRoller and FixItGuy who have only had sporadic sightings. Even with the sightings it has been rumored they aren't exactly right as PainRoller has once again been seen with a large steel pot on the top of her head mistakenly believing it's a Celt made Tinfoil hat of alien resistance.

My real concern is Soylent Green may yet become a reality, which would put a huge whammo on any further wheeling trips with this club. Thanks Geo.......... What's next a zombie apocalypse? ? ? ? ? ?
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: chrishaynesusa on March 12, 2016, 05:02:30 PM
Nworker has passed his Ham Technician Test!!!

wwwhhhhooooo HHHHHoooooo!!!!!! :)
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: rpark on April 27, 2016, 02:10:05 PM
Callsign: KJ6PUG
License Date: 6/22/2011
Current Radio Setup: A couple of Baofeng handhelds, A couple homebrew QRP CW rigs on 80m and 10m

Have had my license for a number of years now, but haven't really been active. Would like to start making more contacts.

Currently looking for a good mobile rig for the XTerra, suggestions are welcome!
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Celt on April 28, 2016, 10:06:01 AM
Callsign: KJ6PUG
License Date: 6/22/2011
Current Radio Setup: A couple of Baofeng handhelds, A couple homebrew QRP CW rigs on 80m and 10m

Have had my license for a number of years now, but haven't really been active. Would like to start making more contacts.

Currently looking for a good mobile rig for the XTerra, suggestions are welcome!

 You looking to go dual band or just 2m?
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: chrishaynesusa on May 05, 2016, 01:09:37 PM
"Jude"  got his callsign!!!!


wwwhhhhooooo HHHHHoooooo!!!!!! :)
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: knightrider on May 05, 2016, 02:46:52 PM
who:?
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: nworker on May 06, 2016, 09:34:01 AM
 :D After a long wait to get my test posted in the FCC database, I am happy to say I am officially a ham. Yeah

My call sign: KM6BYK
I have applied for a vanity sign, so when I get one, I'll provide and update.

Currently I have a pair of Baofeng UV-5R V2+ radios

I'm looking to outfit the PiXterra with a nice radio and seeing suggestions.

Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RikRong on May 06, 2016, 11:57:45 AM
:D After a long wait to get my test posted in the FCC database, I am happy to say I am officially a ham. Yeah

My call sign: KM6BYK
I have applied for a vanity sign, so when I get one, I'll provide and update.

Currently I have a pair of Baofeng UV-5R V2+ radios

I'm looking to outfit the PiXterra with a nice radio and seeing suggestions.
Awesome!  You can take a look at my set up tomorrow, just get some ideas.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Celt on May 06, 2016, 02:12:44 PM
who:?

 Maybe this dude ...?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRLxkHGbN_8   
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on June 01, 2016, 09:21:11 PM
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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Toro on June 02, 2016, 08:32:40 AM
who:?
He's a NorCal dude with a Red X. He attended CANVAZ the time before last. Cool guy. Not very active here.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on June 02, 2016, 09:53:45 AM
He's a NorCal dude with a Red X. He attended CANVAZ the time before last. Cool guy. Not very active here.


Right...works in the studio/film industry IIRC.


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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: SteeevO on June 08, 2016, 05:55:28 AM
It's so cool seeing so many hams in sccx now!!
We've got to hit the trail!



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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: knightrider on June 08, 2016, 11:31:45 PM
New Thread for SCCX Field Day

http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php?topic=3873.0

Kthxbye
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on June 25, 2016, 06:43:04 AM
Ordered my General study guide...time to get high...frequency.  :D
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: SteeevO on June 27, 2016, 05:58:28 AM
Itd be really cool to have you with us to play radio for field day next year

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Title: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on June 27, 2016, 06:36:49 AM
Itd be really cool to have you with us to play radio for field day next year

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Agreed Steven.

Did you and the guys get together and DX?


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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: SteeevO on June 27, 2016, 06:50:18 AM
Tara and I just camped at a yellow post site and set up for field day. Made about 80 contacts but nothing any further than Canada. Antenna setup was simple this year but next time I was to string  up an antenna with a height of at least 60+ feet. Should be able to go world wide on the low bands with that.
If people are interested, maybe we can plan a camping trip, do some wheeling and play radio before next field day.

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Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on June 27, 2016, 07:40:31 AM
Tara and I just camped at a yellow post site and set up for field day. Made about 80 contacts but nothing any further than Canada. Antenna setup was simple this year but next time I was to string  up an antenna with a height of at least 60+ feet. Should be able to go world wide on the low bands with that.
If people are interested, maybe we can plan a camping trip, do some wheeling and play radio before next field day.

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I have access to a place...that has camping/campfire access...and a tower (20 ft. I think @ 3,700 ft elevation)..and generator power. 

Daphne and I are working on a clean up plan right now and some other improvements.  When we are ready I'll set something up for the group. 

80 contacts!!  Cool!!
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: CraigBos on September 07, 2017, 08:15:36 PM
Callsign:  KD6WQH

License date:  Best guess, 1995?

Current radio set-up:  Kenwood TM-281A 2m Mobile, Yaesu FT-51R HT, Yaesu FT-4700RH (failed mic, though)
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: CraigBos on September 27, 2017, 11:13:00 PM
Callsign:  KD6WQH

Just got my vanity call!

Callsign:  K6BOS
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on September 28, 2017, 11:44:56 AM
Good call Craig, WQH is a mouthful ;)
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Gunslinger2N on October 30, 2018, 08:33:38 PM
And after much prodding / poking....

Callsign:  KM6WOC
License date:  30 October 2018 (Showed up in the data base)
Current radio set-up:  Baofeng UV-5R (CHIRP user!!!)... Till I figure out which way I want to go.

No more jokes about smoke signals, carrier pigeons or throwing rocks to answer questions.... I hate you all!   "73"
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Jayrat on October 30, 2018, 09:10:27 PM
And after much prodding / poking....

Callsign:  KM6WOC
License date:  30 October 2018 (Showed up in the data base)
Current radio set-up:  Baofeng UV-5R (CHIRP user!!!)... Till I figure out which way I want to go.

No more jokes about smoke signals, carrier pigeons or throwing rocks to answer questions.... I hate you all!   "73"

NICE, O0
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Celt on October 31, 2018, 04:34:40 AM
And after much prodding / poking....

Callsign:  KM6WOC
License date:  30 October 2018 (Showed up in the data base)
Current radio set-up:  Baofeng UV-5R (CHIRP user!!!)... Till I figure out which way I want to go.

No more jokes about smoke signals, carrier pigeons or throwing rocks to answer questions.... I hate you all!   "73"

 It has been my experience that rocks are quite an effective means of communication.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on October 31, 2018, 07:23:04 AM
And after much prodding / poking....

Callsign:  KM6WOC
License date:  30 October 2018 (Showed up in the data base)
Current radio set-up:  Baofeng UV-5R (CHIRP user!!!)... Till I figure out which way I want to go.

No more jokes about smoke signals, carrier pigeons or throwing rocks to answer questions.... I hate you all!   "73"

Congrats...you sent me a different callsign in your PM.  Which is it??
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on October 31, 2018, 09:56:35 AM
Welcome to the 'Cool Kids' club!
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RikRong on October 31, 2018, 10:01:10 AM
Let me shout it from the mountain tops....Oh, wait..... >:D O0

Congrats!
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Celt on October 31, 2018, 10:23:05 AM
Let me shout it from the mountain tops....Oh, wait..... >:D O0


Hahahaha....... I somehow knew that was coming!!

Congrats!
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Celt on October 31, 2018, 10:23:27 AM
Let me shout it from the mountain tops....Oh, wait..... >:D O0

Hahahaha....... I somehow knew that was coming!!

Congrats!
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Ghost65 on October 31, 2018, 11:05:13 AM
Hahahaha....... I somehow knew that was coming!!

Congrats!

FIFY  :P

(Erik:  write your post outside of the little code markers)
Quote from: Celt link=topic1264.msg56661#msg56661 date=1541006607
like THIS
 
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: RBduffer on November 01, 2018, 10:23:13 AM
Dumbass Erik  ::)
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Post by: G.B.H. on November 01, 2018, 01:27:25 PM
Just taking a break from studying for the test and saw this post update. Hope to add to this list soon. Just starting the studying though.
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Celt on November 01, 2018, 05:45:05 PM
Dumbass Erik  ::)

  Hey, I'm still trying to figure out what a "FIFY" is.......................
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: Gunslinger2N on November 01, 2018, 06:39:37 PM
You guys are killing me... No really! LOL
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Post by: Gunslinger2N on November 01, 2018, 06:46:36 PM
And thank you all for the thanks... I am trying really hard to fit in.... LOL
Title: Re: SCCX Hams - Please check in here!
Post by: AdventureRider81 on May 13, 2020, 07:31:42 AM
Callsign:  KM6GPB
License date:  20 JAN 2020
Current radio set-up:  Baofeng UV-5R until I make my mind on a permanent unit (leaning towards Icom ID-5100 or Kenwood)