Comments on: Local Hams Take To The Airwaves For Amateur Radio Field Day To Practice Emergency Communications http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Steven Hager http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications/comment-page-1#comment-457494 Steven Hager Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:49:26 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=446341#comment-457494 My local club here in Georgia didn’t get back together after Covid, I turned on my lowband equipment, on Sunday morning, and made 1 contact with a fellow in Northern Florida, maybe 600 miles, just to see if the equipment was working. Small contribution, But at least it still works. I have been license since I was 13, when I got my license in scouts, on Long Island. My call then was WA2UBY, now at almost 75, I am known as W4RTI. The hobby not as popular with younger people now, but you can get started with a piece of wire and maybe $35. The old stuff works as well as the new shiny boxes. My local club here in Georgia didn’t get back together after Covid, I turned on my lowband equipment, on Sunday morning, and made 1 contact with a fellow in Northern Florida, maybe 600 miles, just to see if the equipment was working. Small contribution,
But at least it still works. I have been license since I was 13, when I got my license in scouts, on Long Island. My call then was WA2UBY, now at almost 75, I am known as W4RTI. The hobby not as popular with younger people now, but you can get started with a piece of wire and maybe $35. The old stuff works as well as the new shiny boxes.

]]> By: Larry L Limle http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications/comment-page-1#comment-457280 Larry L Limle Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:13:47 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=446341#comment-457280 Opps... Bill's call sign is WY8O.... Still recovering from field day. Opps… Bill’s call sign is WY8O…. Still recovering from field day.

]]> By: Larry L Limle http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications/comment-page-1#comment-457279 Larry L Limle Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:11:47 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=446341#comment-457279 The second photo is Bill (WY9O) CW only station. The second photo is Bill (WY9O) CW only station.

]]> By: Don KJ4MZ http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications/comment-page-1#comment-457265 Don KJ4MZ Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:23:02 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=446341#comment-457265 Good article. We combine two clubs and a RACES team for our site effort. It's lots of work, but super rewarding given the operator experience that's gained, the camaraderie, and the technical interchange. This year, we were W4QR / 3A / VA. I spent all my time on 20-meter phone. 73 DE KJ4MZ SK Good article. We combine two clubs and a RACES team for our site effort. It’s lots of work, but super rewarding given the operator experience that’s gained, the camaraderie, and the technical interchange. This year, we were W4QR / 3A / VA. I spent all my time on 20-meter phone. 73 DE KJ4MZ SK

]]> By: tg http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications/comment-page-1#comment-457259 tg Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:45:53 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=446341#comment-457259 I didnt see a Bug for Morse Code anywhere in those pictures. I didnt see a Bug for Morse Code anywhere in those pictures.

]]> By: Brian A Childs http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications/comment-page-1#comment-457201 Brian A Childs Tue, 29 Jun 2021 03:18:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=446341#comment-457201 If anyone has question about licensing or equipment take a ride over to Pea Ridge Flea Market And Self Storage 5186 Highway 90, Milton, FL 32571 Go to the back building and ask for Bob Perry he runs a radio shop selling both new and used equipment and is more then willing to help anyone interested in the hobby. On Friday- Sunday you'll run into numerous local Ham operators who are always willing to help others. If you have questions about licensing or equipment stop by and visit with some local guys. If anyone has question about licensing or equipment take a ride over to Pea Ridge Flea Market And Self Storage
5186 Highway 90, Milton, FL 32571

Go to the back building and ask for Bob Perry he runs a radio shop selling both new and used equipment and is more then willing to help anyone interested in the hobby. On Friday- Sunday you’ll run into numerous local Ham operators who are always willing to help others. If you have questions about licensing or equipment stop by and visit with some local guys.

]]> By: Hoosier Daddy http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications/comment-page-1#comment-457199 Hoosier Daddy Tue, 29 Jun 2021 02:36:05 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=446341#comment-457199 I have always been fascinated by shortwave radio. I used to listen on my old Hallicrafter and Hammerlund receivers. I never got into transmitting and my old antique tube sets have fabric covered wiring. I just let them set on a shelf now. But I do have a modern digital receiver and still listen occasionally. I sure remember the hum of the heterodyne (if that is what it's called) and the manual tuning on the tube sets... it sure brings a nostalgic feeling. I have always been fascinated by shortwave radio. I used to listen on my old Hallicrafter and Hammerlund receivers. I never got into transmitting and my old antique tube sets have fabric covered wiring. I just let them set on a shelf now. But I do have a modern digital receiver and still listen occasionally. I sure remember the hum of the heterodyne (if that is what it’s called) and the manual tuning on the tube sets… it sure brings a nostalgic feeling.

]]> By: James K9JHR http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications/comment-page-1#comment-457193 James K9JHR Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:33:06 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=446341#comment-457193 Actually the cost of amateur ham radio is what you make of it. You can study for the exam on many free sites on the internet and YouTube that will get you ready For the exam. The FCC and club costs will be around $50. Now for the radio part you can get started for under $50. You will meet many great people of every age and there’s alway a Ham somewhere willing to help. I started in April 2020 and took my test September 2020. Lots of fun at the many Hamfests and events that the area clubs put together. Just Go For It and have fun...73’s And when all other communication is unavailable, you’ll be glad that you did it... Actually the cost of amateur ham radio is what you make of it. You can study
for the exam on many free sites on the internet and YouTube that will get you ready
For the exam. The FCC and club costs will be around $50. Now for the radio part you can get started for under $50. You will meet many great people of every age and there’s alway a Ham somewhere willing to help. I started in April 2020 and took my test September 2020. Lots of fun at the many Hamfests and events that the area clubs put together. Just Go For It and have fun…73’s
And when all other communication is unavailable, you’ll be glad that you did it…

]]> By: B http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications/comment-page-1#comment-457181 B Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:10:18 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=446341#comment-457181 My grandfather (jack) was a big Hamm radio guy.! Unfortunately we lost him afew weeks ago.! KE4 KRK was his call.! My grandfather (jack) was a big Hamm radio guy.! Unfortunately we lost him afew weeks ago.! KE4 KRK was his call.!

]]> By: Eugene BAnnon http://www.northescambia.com/2021/06/local-hams-take-to-the-airwaves-for-amateur-radio-field-day-to-practice-emergency-communications/comment-page-1#comment-457168 Eugene BAnnon Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:11:55 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=446341#comment-457168 As for the classes at Pensacola State College (PSC), The Five flags amateur Radio Assoc has a team of instructors that teach that class every Spring and Fall term. The classes are for new to Amateur (ham) Radio and those wishing to upgrade their license. We will be starting the fall term on the second Tues of Sept (Sept 14th). The classes are on Tues and Thurs from 6 PM till 8:30 PM. we have 20 classes sessions, that last for 10 weeks end on the final week with an exam team coming in to give the FCC amateur Radio Exam for ALL CLASSES. As of RIGHT now, the class is limited to 20 dues to coronavirus restriction by PSC, hopefully that will be lifted soon. We have class syllabus that allows student to plan on what is happening for each class night. We KNOW that life gets in the way at times, so MANDATORY class participation is NOT required. You have to register with the Continual Education Dept since it is not a college credit course. The cost is $22.00 for the course (PSC requirement for the use of their facilities). We are looking forward to having a lot of folks in class. We hope to see y'all there. 73 (ham jargon-shorthand for "Best of Wishes to you and yours") Gene-kb4hah :) As for the classes at Pensacola State College (PSC), The Five flags amateur Radio Assoc has a team of instructors that teach that class every Spring and Fall term. The classes are for new to Amateur (ham) Radio and those wishing to upgrade their license. We will be starting the fall term on the second Tues of Sept (Sept 14th). The classes are on Tues and Thurs from 6 PM till 8:30 PM. we have 20 classes sessions, that last for 10 weeks end on the final week with an exam team coming in to give the FCC amateur Radio Exam for ALL CLASSES. As of RIGHT now, the class is limited to 20 dues to coronavirus restriction by PSC, hopefully that will be lifted soon. We have class syllabus that allows student to plan on what is happening for each class night. We KNOW that life gets in the way at times, so MANDATORY class participation is NOT required. You have to register with the Continual Education Dept since it is not a college credit course. The cost is $22.00 for the course (PSC requirement for the use of their facilities). We are looking forward to having a lot of folks in class. We hope to see y’all there. 73 (ham jargon-shorthand for “Best of Wishes to you and yours”) Gene-kb4hah :)

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