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==EQUIPMENT== | ==EQUIPMENT== | ||
===Base=== | ===Base=== | ||
| − | *AOR AR-8600 | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/widerxvr/1860.html AOR AR-8600] |
| − | *Uniden BC-780XLT | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/scanners/0780.html Uniden BC-780XLT] |
*RS Pro2055 | *RS Pro2055 | ||
| − | *Alinco 135T | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/1980.html Alinco 135T] |
| − | *Kenwood TM-621A | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/tm621a.html Kenwood TM-621A] |
| − | *Icom IC-R7000 (x2) | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/scanners/r7000.html Icom IC-R7000 (x2)] |
| − | *Icom IC-271H | + | *[http://www.rigpix.com/icom/ic271h.htm Icom IC-271H] |
| − | *Icom IC-275A | + | *[http://www.rigpix.com/icom/ic275h.htm Icom IC-275A] |
| − | *Icom IC-475A | + | *[http://www.rigpix.com/icom/ic475h.htm Icom IC-475A] |
| − | *Icom Pro III | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/hamhf/3756.html Icom Pro III] |
| + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/hamhf/1467.html Yaesu FT-847] | ||
===Mobile=== | ===Mobile=== | ||
| − | *Yaesu FT-8800 | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/0080.html Yaesu FT-8800] |
| − | *Alinco DR-235 | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/fm_txvrs/4336.html Alinco DR-235] |
===Portable=== | ===Portable=== | ||
| − | *Uniden 396T | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/scanners/1396.html Uniden 396T] |
| − | *RS Pro95 | + | *[http://www.rigpix.com/rs-realistic/radioshack_pro95.htm RS Pro95] |
| − | *Yaesu | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/ht/0777.html Yaesu VX7RB] |
| − | *FT-470 | + | *[http://www.rigpix.com/yaesu/ft470.htm Yaesu FT-470] |
| − | *FT-411 | + | *[http://www.rigpix.com/yaesu/ft411r.htm Yaesu FT-411] |
| − | *FT-411 MK2 | + | *[http://www.rigpix.com/yaesu/ft411mkii.htm Yaesu FT-411 MK2] |
| − | *FT-33R | + | *[http://www.rigpix.com/yaesu/ft33r.htm Yaesu FT-33R] |
| − | *FT-50R | + | *[http://rffun.com/catalog/ht/3070.html Yaesu FT-50R] |
Revision as of 13:35, 24 April 2007
Contents
INTRODUCTION
My name is John O'Brien. I am a ham radio operator, hence my strange user name.
Hobbies
I like to play with radio. I have a license from the Federal Communications Commission to operate radios on the ITU and WARC Amateur radio bands. This makes me a "Ham" radio operator. My radio callsign is NX1Z. The coolest thing that I have ever done on the radio is talk to the Astronauts and Cosmonauts on the International Space Station. Ham radio operators are always there to help in emergencies. They bridge the communication gaps when catastrophe strikes. Whether it’s a hurricane, earthquake, tsunami, terrorist attack or anything that disrupts the communications of the authorities, the ham radio operators step-up to keep the lifesaving communications going in times of disaster. When hams are not helping with emergencies, they communicate with each other just for the fun of it! Many people that I have met on the air (radio) have become life-long friends. Radio is the original internet (and it’s always been wireless) but there is no spam or viruses to slow things down.
My other big hobbies are hiking and taking my truck off-road. I also collect guns and enjoy target shooting (a difficult hobby in Massachusetts). I like to combine radio with my other hobbies, so I have radios that I take hiking with me and I have radios installed in my truck. I haven't yet found a practical way to combine guns with radio though. :)
My new thing is flying. I plan on getting my private pilots license. I just want to fly for the fun of it and because it is an achievement that I would be proud of. I have only managed a few lessons, but I love what I have experienced so far.
EQUIPMENT
Base
- AOR AR-8600
- Uniden BC-780XLT
- RS Pro2055
- Alinco 135T
- Kenwood TM-621A
- Icom IC-R7000 (x2)
- Icom IC-271H
- Icom IC-275A
- Icom IC-475A
- Icom Pro III
- Yaesu FT-847
Mobile
Portable
- Uniden 396T
- RS Pro95
- Yaesu VX7RB
- Yaesu FT-470
- Yaesu FT-411
- Yaesu FT-411 MK2
- Yaesu FT-33R
- Yaesu FT-50R
INTENTIONS
As for Wiki stuff, I want to contribute without stepping on peoples toes. I am not here to show people how smart I think I am about the things that I know about and will never claim to be expert of any topic. I am certainly not here to fight with people or ruin the hard work of other users.
