+Insp Gadget Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Is there anyone out there who Geocaches and uses a HAM RAdio in NB? I just passed my test and am anxiously awaiting my radio. Quote Link to comment
mr magellan Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Well i hope you have better luck than i do in Montreal Quebec. It seems that the 2 meter scene is all but dead and dont even mention 70 centimeters . Anyway good luck cheers Larry ve2 icf Quote Link to comment
+trialrunner Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 What do you mean that ham radio is dead, I live BC and its alive and kicking. maybe you have your SQL set to high, Quote Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I sometimes take my UHF handie with me while geocaching. Try me on 446.000MHz w/CTCSS 136.5. Mind you, I think I *might* be out of earshot being in Ontario. C-A Quote Link to comment
+Olar Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I sometimes take my UHF handie with me while geocaching. Try me on 446.000MHz w/CTCSS 136.5. Mind you, I think I *might* be out of earshot being in Ontario. C-A No wonder I can never raise you on my FRS. You are on the wrong frequency. Quote Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 No wonder I can never raise you on my FRS. You are on the wrong frequency. Hee hee! Well, I do scan the first 7 FRS frequencies too on the same radio. I've yet to hear any cachers on there. The conversations I've heard have made me realize my family isn't *that* dysfunctional after all. Then again, are you sure you weren't trying to *talk* into your GPS receiver and take a *reading* with your FRS? Cheers! C-A Quote Link to comment
theglowbugfamily Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 what exactly is Ham Radio, kinda like a CB basically? When I placed my cache yesterday at Ken Reid they were having a meeting/bbq for Ham Radio Ontario. Quote Link to comment
+Insp Gadget Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 (edited) what exactly is Ham Radio, kinda like a CB basically? When I placed my cache yesterday at Ken Reid they were having a meeting/bbq for Ham Radio Ontario. Ham Radio, or Amateur Radio is basically like CB, but they use different frequencies and power in order to reach long distance, including right around the globe. In order to transmit using a ham radio, you must first pass a test in order to get your license. Something I find very interesting is the ability to connect your GPS to some radios and transmit your position to a website. I find this useful and safe simply because I do most of my hiking alone. I could call someone for help and transmit my position if anything went wrong. Edited June 28, 2004 by Insp Gadget Quote Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Check out http://www.arrl.org/hamradio.html to see what its all about. I compare ham radio to "Lego" in that it can be a new toy everyday. :-) I've been a radio amateur for about 18 years now and still get a charge out of it. Hell, I was able to take my hobby (radio) and make a career out of it. Cheers! Coupar-Angus Quote Link to comment
+Rogue_monkey Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 this topic seems pretty active so may be some one can help me with my question. please go to this link and help me if you can and are willing thanks Quote Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Pretty much every handheld scanner is going to allow you to listen in on all UHF frequencies. GMRS/FRS is in the 460MHz range and most every scanner will cover 406-512MHz so you should be good there. As far as brands, I've had good luck with Uniden and dare I say it, Radio Shack too. If you want to get technical, the primary figure of merit on receivers is the sensitivity. This normally measured in uV (microvolt) or -dBm (decibels). With uV less is better and if measured in dBm, lower is better. 0.5uV and -117dBm are the same thing and are both excellent. 1uV and -107dBm are considered to be quite "deaf". Other considerations are scanning speed, but I find most newer scanners are good here anyway. More if you're interested, but there is no lack of information available on the 'net. Cheers! C-A Quote Link to comment
+Rogue_monkey Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 thanks CA for your two replies, i've been callin around and asking qestions, i think i may have to take a trip out to radio world to see what i can get. thanks again Quote Link to comment
VE1NSX Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 There is some overlap between Geocachers and Amateur Radio in Nova Scotia as witnessed by the Truro meet on Amateur Radio Field Day... Truro Geocachers First Ever Meet and Greet! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=147528 Nova Scotian Amateurs make some good use of IRLP, (Internet Radio Linking Project) to transmit via internet connected repeaters to far flung locations. So you potentially can be geocaching in New Brunswick and talking to someone doing the same in Ontario, something you won't find in CB radio. Brian VE1NSX Quote Link to comment
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