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For those who do public service in the US, do you use a dedicated dual band VHF/UHF radio, or the same all-band, all-mode radio you use for other activities like POTA? in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio

[–] K3LOE@lemmy.radio 2 points 1 day ago

Cool study, good report! Lots of interesting things there, including the variability of the Baofengs.

Yes, seems like the consensus here is towards a separate bruiser that’s not too precious.

For those who do public service in the US, do you use a dedicated dual band VHF/UHF radio, or the same all-band, all-mode radio you use for other activities like POTA? in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio

[–] K3LOE@lemmy.radio 2 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I'm not suggesting anything illegal. I think we're having a misunderstanding based on the different ways this works in the US vs Australia? I've edited my question to clarify I'm in the US, where "public service" (being communications support for primarily bike and foot races, where I live) does indeed happen on the amateur VHF/UHF bands.

This is who I volunteer with, for context: https://hpsnc.org/

Re: Delete, Delete, Delete - FCC Initiates Broad Inquiry on Rules to Delete or Amend in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio

[–] K3LOE@lemmy.radio 1 points 2 days ago

So what are people writing about? Please share your comments and thoughts.

The ARRL post leaves a lot to be desired; I tried to capture the most basic information about this here:

https://medium.com/@k3loe/the-arrl-wont-save-the-waves-write-your-own-public-comment-for-in-re-delete-delete-delete-a56c1373cbc5

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For those who do public service in the US, do you use a dedicated dual band VHF/UHF radio, or the same all-band, all-mode radio you use for other activities like POTA? (lemmy.radio)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by K3LOE@lemmy.radio to c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio

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I’m inclined to go with the long-term cost savings of a radio that does everything but wondering if others have good reasons to go with a dedicated, simplified rig. I would be purchasing used equipment either way. And would have to use either radio for base as well as mobile use. #PublicSevice #VHF #UHF

[EDIT] to clarify I'm in the US, where "public service" (being communications support for primarily bike and foot races, where I live) does indeed happen on the amateur VHF/UHF bands. This is who I volunteer with, for context: https://www.hpsnc.org/. They also require a mobile (not handheld) radio at least 25W.

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Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act Re-Introduced (www.arrl.org)

submitted 1 month ago by K3LOE@lemmy.radio to c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio

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Announcement of “joint re-introduction of legislation in the Senate and House to restore the right to Amateur Radio operators to install the antennas necessary to serve their communities” e.g., to prevent homeowner associations from fining you for antennas on your property.

[Article] Mysterious Radiation Belts Detected Around Earth After Epic Solar Storm in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio

[–] K3LOE@lemmy.radio 4 points 1 month ago

So for those who were hamming at the time (I was not) what was propagation like after that storm?

Forget The Coax, Wire Up Your Antennas With Cat 6 Cable in c/amateur_radio@lemmy.radio

[–] K3LOE@lemmy.radio 1 points 1 month ago

Don't do that, Cat 6 is strictly for microphone cables!