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Which material to use to build 6m quad?
added by jkj Aug 9 '12 at 5:21
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This might be considered argumentative. If I answer with a list of materials, and someone else does too, which is the correct answer? – Everett Aug 9 '12 at 18:51
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@Everett quite true. Q&A format suits these kind of questions poorly. Maybe "Can wood be used for ... ? Why not?" – jkj Aug 9 '12 at 21:14
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A question can have more than one answer, that's quite usual. What is not constructive is ask too general questions like "What are all possible materials that I can use to build 6m quad?" – RSFalcon7 May 22 '13 at 0:13
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What is a good multiband wire antenna for HF?
added by on4aa May 24 '13 at 20:50
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Which model can predict atmospheric propagation on 80 m band?
added by jkj Feb 12 '13 at 5:02
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This question should be edited; 180m should read either 160m or 80m. – on4aa May 25 '13 at 8:18
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@on4aa: quite right. 80 m will do. thanks for noticing the error. – jkj May 25 '13 at 22:26
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I would like to operate in [another country]. Does CEPT T/R 61-01 apply, and/or what special rules need to be followed?
added by Andrew Sep 4 '12 at 20:44
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How can I get started with APRS (automatic packet reporting system)?
added by Scott Szretter Feb 9 '13 at 12:57
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Isn't this a little broad, perhaps? – Keelan Apr 5 '13 at 14:12
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If I only have room/budget for one HF antenna, should I chose a vertical or a horizontal antenna?
added by on4aa May 24 '13 at 21:01
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How should I deal with a new operator who is just not understanding how to communicate well on my repeater?
added by jwernerny Mar 15 '13 at 18:12
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What utilities exist for determining what frequencies would be best at specific times on HF bands?
added by Daи Apr 4 '13 at 14:13
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Opportunities to talk about favorite websites/applications/etc. that help out (such as VOACAP, etc.) – Daи Apr 4 '13 at 14:14
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I bought a radio (specified) that can receive 4 bands, but only transmit on 2. Can I modify my radio to transmit on these frequencies legally?
added by PearsonArtPhoto Apr 21 '13 at 1:25
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Are ionospheric forecasts useful for amateur radio users?
added by Bogdanovist May 10 '13 at 6:54
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How do I build a sheath current choke and where do I place it on the coaxial cable?
added by on4aa May 24 '13 at 19:57
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How much money (ballpark) am I looking at spending to get started with a mid-level mobile operation? (training, license, radio)
added by panhandel May 31 '13 at 15:26
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I have a station in Finland with 100W+ wire antennas for the 5 "usual" HF bands 80-40-20-15-10m. How/when do I best contact a specific station in USA?
added by oh7lzb Jun 10 '13 at 18:43
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What level of license allows for transmission of [802.11/Band/Standard] at [Power]?
added by hexafraction Feb 19 '13 at 21:15
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How active is the Slow Scan Television community in [state/country]
added by LiamT Apr 11 '13 at 16:13
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What is the best place to feed an off-center fed dipole and at what impedance?
added by on4aa May 24 '13 at 20:20
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What is the basic format for a QSO? How should I answer to "CQ", how do I know when it is my turn to answer, when should I give the report, etc.?
added by Diimu May 27 '13 at 16:57
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This seems a bit broad for just one question.. – Seth Jun 10 '13 at 23:36
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Is a Technician license enough to assist in times of disaster/emergency or do I need General or higher?
added by panhandel Jun 4 '13 at 15:18
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Which data mode and radio would provide the highest data rate for mobiles? 802.11 doesn't give enough range and 9600 bit/s packet is slow.
added by oh7lzb Jun 11 '13 at 5:31
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Why does an SDR radio require two signal (I/Q: in-phase and in quadrature) to demodulate signals?
added by sarfata Jun 13 '13 at 9:48
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