first, echolink does not replace radio. For obvious reasons it can't
particularly in emergencies. Second, the technology is profoundly improved.
The big antennas you refer to are necessary to operate on lower bands but
not so for local communications. The equipment these days is in many cases
comperable to the size of your mobile. On the course, 2 options suggest
themselves. First, Handihams.
http://www.handiham.org
You'll get very thorough lessons in the hows, whys, and wherefors of amateur
radio and the handiham instructers can help you clear up those things which
may at first seem too much like Greek to comprehend. The other option is
the books and CD's produced by Gordon West WB6NOA
http://www.gordonwestradioschool.com/main/page_w5yi_training_resources.html
that should get you started. Further questions, message direct.
Ray T. Mahorney
WA4WGA
M0WGA
mahorney....@googlemail.com
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From: regina alvarado
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 19:58
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: mostly OT: Echo Link and ham radio
I have a question about Echo Link and ham radio. I would like to look into
this and perhaps be available in emergencies. How do I find a course to get
me ready for testing, and does Echo Link take the place of an actual radio?
Has the technology made it any easier since the 60s when a huge antenae" was
needed? I had a good friend killed putting up one of those. He got his feet
in snow. You can guess the result. Just asking anyone with experience in ham
to point me in the right direction to get started or not if too complicated.
LOL. Write off list as this is mostly off topic please. Address is
reggie.alvar...@gmail.com Thanks again. Just exploring and toying with
possibilities.
Reggie and Lex
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