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How do I get my license in [country]?
added by Renan Aug 9 '12 at 15:43
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Having more than 10 votes for a question doesn't help to launch the site. Consider moving your votes to other questions. – PearsonArtPhoto Feb 15 '13 at 11:27
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What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of using 50 Ohm coaxial cable as opposed to 450 Ohm or 600 Ohm ladder or window line?
added by Renan Aug 9 '12 at 21:40
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The second most upvoted question in the original proposal. – Renan Aug 9 '12 at 21:40
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Having more than 10 votes for a question doesn't help to launch the site. Consider moving your votes to other questions. – PearsonArtPhoto Apr 13 '13 at 11:24
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How can I properly use my amateur privileges to operate an IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi access point outside of Part 15 regulations?
added by KJ4JTN Aug 29 '12 at 16:57
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I think this is a GREAT question, hopefully to enhance the future of amateur packet/digital modes! I believe the "HSMM-MESH" project is one of the answers here. – Scott Szretter Feb 9 '13 at 13:13
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How to get started in software defined radio?
added by OH6KVU Aug 9 '12 at 8:46
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While SDR is new and interesting, and I'd love to see SDR questions here, I don't think that this particular question is a great example - it's subjective and will be asked by a thousand curious Stack Overflow denizens. Something like "I've got GNU Radio connected to my sound card hardware, but I've only got one computer. How do I demonstrate that something is happening over a radio link?" would be good and useful to the same crowd. – Kevin Vermeer Aug 20 '12 at 15:02
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@Kevin Vermeer You are quite right. The question is too vague, it should be more specific to be any use. – OH6KVU Aug 21 '12 at 9:20
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What steps can I take to eliminate interference to my neighbor's [television, phone, what-have-you] without having to modify his equipment?
added by Renan Aug 11 '12 at 17:43
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@KJ4JTN <comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:35
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Having more than 10 votes for a question doesn't help to launch the site. Consider moving your votes to other questions. – PearsonArtPhoto Apr 13 '13 at 11:25
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How to make station grounding and lightning protection?
added by OH6KVU Aug 9 '12 at 5:44
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How can I learn Morse code?
added by Renan Aug 9 '12 at 19:11
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@Jon Byrne <comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:36
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Having more than 10 votes for a question doesn't help to launch the site. Consider moving your votes to other questions. – PearsonArtPhoto Apr 13 '13 at 11:25
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What are the various options for packet radio email, and how to do I access them (radio-email, radio-email-internet, etc.)?
added by Scott Szretter Feb 9 '13 at 13:02
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What is a good angle for mast guy gables and how many guyings do I need for a 18 metre mast?
added by jkj Aug 9 '12 at 5:24
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How to build a portable 2m yagi for meteor scatter use?
added by OH6KVU Aug 9 '12 at 5:25
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How do I determine the amount of radiation coming off of the rear lobe of a directional antenna?
added by Everett Aug 9 '12 at 18:54
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Do different types of metal present different characteristics when used for antenna construction?
added by Everett Aug 9 '12 at 18:56
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What kind of equipment/software is needed for meteor scatter contacts?
added by OH6KVU Aug 10 '12 at 13:24
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How and why sunspots affect propagation in HF bands?
added by OH6KVU Aug 10 '12 at 14:05
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What frequencies are best for DXing around the world?
added by Renan Aug 11 '12 at 17:43
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What needs to be done to get an O.S.C.A.R. (Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio) number for a satellite?
added by PearsonArtPhoto Aug 16 '12 at 16:14
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What kind of additional privileges or access do I get with each successive license?
added by aneroid Aug 24 '12 at 10:21
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Probably needs to be locality specific, so [in country] – Andrew Oct 19 '12 at 13:38
<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:35
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Why do people still use Morse Code/CW? What are its advantages over newer Voice or Data communication modes?
added by KJ4JTN Aug 29 '12 at 17:06
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:37
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Can my license from [given country] be used to operate while I'm in [given other country]?
added by KJ4JTN Aug 29 '12 at 17:15
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What is Jamboree on the Air (JOTA)?
added by walrii Aug 31 '12 at 3:01
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How do I find out where [callsign] is from?
added by Andrew Oct 12 '12 at 21:11
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@Rachel Keslensky <comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:37
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My boyfriend has a Technician license, I don't have any license (yet). What can I legally do on radio before I get my own license?
added by Rachel Keslensky Nov 21 '12 at 5:07
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What are the pros/cons of the PL259/SO239 connector (M type), and why is it used preferentially on civilian rigs vs military?
added by user2003317, edited by PearsonArtPhoto May 10 '13 at 14:28
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How can I test a theoretical cable antenna layout without actually setting it up?
added by PearsonArtPhoto Feb 9 '13 at 0:15
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How do I set up a packet radio station, for general packet contact/qso, pbbs and mailbox use?
added by Scott Szretter Feb 9 '13 at 13:01
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How do I get started (or co-operate) in emergency amateur communications (aka RACES, ARES, or others)?
added by Scott Szretter Feb 9 '13 at 13:23
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What kinds of abilities does an HOA in the United States have to limit the use of antennas placed on a roof to an owner of a home in the area?
added by PearsonArtPhoto Feb 11 '13 at 20:48
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What are the physical sensations & aftermath of RF exposure newbies should be warned about to take TX dangers seriously?
added by Joshua Nozzi Feb 19 '13 at 16:40
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How do I find nets on [band] that I can participate in?
added by jwernerny Mar 15 '13 at 18:10
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of using a vertical antenna on HF?
added by jwernerny Mar 15 '13 at 18:11
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What properties should I look for in a good wire for building a Wire Antenna?
added by PearsonArtPhoto Mar 25 '13 at 20:36
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I am interested in getting into the ham radio field. Should I first get acquainted with CB or can I directly get a licence and start?
added by Manishearth Apr 4 '13 at 15:42
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What contest logging software exists for the GNU/Linux operating system?
added by on4aa May 24 '13 at 21:06
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What is more important to increase transmission distance, improving my grounding, or improving my antenna height?
added by Everett Aug 9 '12 at 18:57
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What frequencies can I not use if I live north of line A in the USA?
added by Seth Dec 18 '12 at 20:47
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What are some antenna designs that balance manageable size/shape with effectiveness for use in an apartment?
added by Mike Jan 14 '13 at 14:30
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Is there a limit to the power a 50 ohm BNC connector can handle?
added by user2003317 Jan 29 '13 at 21:17
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How do I determine antenna spacing so that I don't end up overdriving the front end of a receiver when transmitting?
added by Everett Aug 9 '12 at 18:55
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What kind of battery has the most capacity for the weight? I want to take my transceiver backpacking, so I care about weight.
added by Walter Underwood Aug 28 '12 at 16:26
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Can a licensed ham use or modify CB equipment to work the 10 Meter Amateur bands? If so, are there any advantages/disadvantages to this?
added by KJ4JTN Aug 29 '12 at 17:11
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:37
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@RobertCartaino Just to clarify, I wasn't trying to answer the question, but rather point out that modifying CB equipment (AFAIK) is illegal in the US, though I don't know if that would be a problem or not. I.e. Does it matter to the site that it's illegal? – Seth Mar 9 '13 at 2:58
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