- Joined
- Jan 18, 2015
- Messages
- 113
Rep Bank
$1,890
$1,890
User Power: 484%
How to kill 2 stones with one bird:
keep informed during a natural emergency while adding a new skill?
Are you going shack-wacky while self-quarantining during the Wuhan virus?
Have you run out of hand sanitizer and toilet paper and now you don’t know what to do with yourself?
Learn Ham Radio !!
This thread may be verbose. I don't want to stand in your light. If you want to jump in with both hands & both feet and learn on your own, Duck-duck-go or YT some terms like:
Prepper ham radio
Learn ham radio online
How to get your amateur radio license
Ham radio study software < apps >
Handheld ham radios for Technician ( or Newbie Hams )
For those who can wallow through verbosity, here we go:
This Wuhan Virus thread:
The Worldwide C0VlD-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Discussion Thread...
has proven to be a good source of up-to-date worldwide information. While it is open to the public, it also may be considered an almost “inside” source of info, as the general public may not be aware of the existence of this thread. We who are following this thread have a leg-up over the general public.
Things may work out very well and the Wuhan Fluhan may not have a widespread effect on our countries and their communications infrastructures. Let’s hope so.
On the other hand, what will you do if:
Cell phone sites in your area became overloaded and it becomes impossible to make a call?
Internet backbone goes down?
The server hosting your favorite forum or website goes down?
Commercial power outage takes down TV, radio, cell sites or your local ISP?
Big Brother decides to ---- oh, nevermind….
Where would you get instant information to help ensure the safety and health of your family?
Where would you get "inside" information similar to our own
The Worldwide C0VlD-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Discussion Thread... ?
Ham Radio and other radio services.
Ham Radio, also referred to as amateur radio, is a type of radio service allowing instantaneous communications between/among you and persons “known or unknown”. This might be handy in a crisis.
Most countries have a government agency similar to the Federal Communications Commission – F.C.C. – here in the U.S.
These government agencies of the respective countries encourage licensing civilians in the amateur radio services for multiple reasons. The most important reasons include having a pool of civilians who possess technical skills in the radio arts; those persons also having the skills and equipment to provide local and worldwide communications services in the event of a natural disaster.
You may be thinking, “Hey, FiftySeven, I’m not a nerd like you, I don’t want to learn Morse Code, I don’t want to get a gubmint ham license, I just want to get information” – no problem, you don’t need any kind of license for some of the basic things I’ll be showing you.
Free, local and worldwide, up-to-date information in the event of natural disaster – could be a worthwhile thing, right?
Or maybe you're thinking, "Radio, that's been around over a hundred years. Nobody uses radio anymore!"
What if I told you radio may be a way to gather "INSIDERS" information in order to make strategic plans prior to a SHTF, or gather tactical information during SHTF, all the while "flying under radar", so to speak?
Who am I to be posting on this? My degree is in electronics; I hold a U.S. F.C.C. Commercial Radiotelephone License, a U.S. Amateur Extra ham radio license; taught ham radio licensing courses at my local ham club; spent my corporate career installing and maintaining commercial radio gear, network equipment and industrial automation equipment; and currently am a semi-active ham radio guy here in the PHX area. I’m also an expert in run-on sentences.
No, I certainly don’t know it all. There are almost 60,000 Fastlaners here – there are bound to be some hams among us. Feel free to jump in and post on this topic, especially if you are a ham from a non-U.S. country. Don’t be afraid to call me out if I say something and you have a better idea.
I’ll begin by:
explaining how to engage in this hobby/activity by monitoring radio services you didn’t know about, by using equipment you didn’t know you had
move up to suggestions on utilizing monitor-only standalone radio receivers including receivers for emergency use
continue on with information on how to obtain your amateur radio license including some basics on selecting ham radio gear
if there is interest, I’ll follow on with a way to transition from ham radio to commercial radio, then some “teach-yourself-electronics” information.
If we are all stuck inside the house with this virus thing, getting your ham license may be a way to keep from going shack-wacky; plus, you’ll come out of isolation with a new skill, possibly leading to a new career – think “talent-stack” per Scott Adams.
No, I won’t travel to Maine to help you set up your ham gear, but if you are here in the Salt River Valley maybe we can meet up and do some hands-on ham stuff to get you started.
Get Radio-Active!
More to come…
‘57
keep informed during a natural emergency while adding a new skill?
Are you going shack-wacky while self-quarantining during the Wuhan virus?
Have you run out of hand sanitizer and toilet paper and now you don’t know what to do with yourself?
Learn Ham Radio !!
This thread may be verbose. I don't want to stand in your light. If you want to jump in with both hands & both feet and learn on your own, Duck-duck-go or YT some terms like:
Prepper ham radio
Learn ham radio online
How to get your amateur radio license
Ham radio study software < apps >
Handheld ham radios for Technician ( or Newbie Hams )
For those who can wallow through verbosity, here we go:
This Wuhan Virus thread:
The Worldwide C0VlD-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Discussion Thread...
has proven to be a good source of up-to-date worldwide information. While it is open to the public, it also may be considered an almost “inside” source of info, as the general public may not be aware of the existence of this thread. We who are following this thread have a leg-up over the general public.
Things may work out very well and the Wuhan Fluhan may not have a widespread effect on our countries and their communications infrastructures. Let’s hope so.
On the other hand, what will you do if:
Cell phone sites in your area became overloaded and it becomes impossible to make a call?
Internet backbone goes down?
The server hosting your favorite forum or website goes down?
Commercial power outage takes down TV, radio, cell sites or your local ISP?
Big Brother decides to ---- oh, nevermind….
Where would you get instant information to help ensure the safety and health of your family?
Where would you get "inside" information similar to our own
The Worldwide C0VlD-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Discussion Thread... ?
Ham Radio and other radio services.
Ham Radio, also referred to as amateur radio, is a type of radio service allowing instantaneous communications between/among you and persons “known or unknown”. This might be handy in a crisis.
Most countries have a government agency similar to the Federal Communications Commission – F.C.C. – here in the U.S.
These government agencies of the respective countries encourage licensing civilians in the amateur radio services for multiple reasons. The most important reasons include having a pool of civilians who possess technical skills in the radio arts; those persons also having the skills and equipment to provide local and worldwide communications services in the event of a natural disaster.
You may be thinking, “Hey, FiftySeven, I’m not a nerd like you, I don’t want to learn Morse Code, I don’t want to get a gubmint ham license, I just want to get information” – no problem, you don’t need any kind of license for some of the basic things I’ll be showing you.
Free, local and worldwide, up-to-date information in the event of natural disaster – could be a worthwhile thing, right?
Or maybe you're thinking, "Radio, that's been around over a hundred years. Nobody uses radio anymore!"
What if I told you radio may be a way to gather "INSIDERS" information in order to make strategic plans prior to a SHTF, or gather tactical information during SHTF, all the while "flying under radar", so to speak?
Who am I to be posting on this? My degree is in electronics; I hold a U.S. F.C.C. Commercial Radiotelephone License, a U.S. Amateur Extra ham radio license; taught ham radio licensing courses at my local ham club; spent my corporate career installing and maintaining commercial radio gear, network equipment and industrial automation equipment; and currently am a semi-active ham radio guy here in the PHX area. I’m also an expert in run-on sentences.
No, I certainly don’t know it all. There are almost 60,000 Fastlaners here – there are bound to be some hams among us. Feel free to jump in and post on this topic, especially if you are a ham from a non-U.S. country. Don’t be afraid to call me out if I say something and you have a better idea.
I’ll begin by:
explaining how to engage in this hobby/activity by monitoring radio services you didn’t know about, by using equipment you didn’t know you had
move up to suggestions on utilizing monitor-only standalone radio receivers including receivers for emergency use
continue on with information on how to obtain your amateur radio license including some basics on selecting ham radio gear
if there is interest, I’ll follow on with a way to transition from ham radio to commercial radio, then some “teach-yourself-electronics” information.
If we are all stuck inside the house with this virus thing, getting your ham license may be a way to keep from going shack-wacky; plus, you’ll come out of isolation with a new skill, possibly leading to a new career – think “talent-stack” per Scott Adams.
No, I won’t travel to Maine to help you set up your ham gear, but if you are here in the Salt River Valley maybe we can meet up and do some hands-on ham stuff to get you started.
Get Radio-Active!
More to come…
‘57
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Last edited:
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today
