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  • Is it possible ?

    From James Petitrenaud to All on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 07:07:06
    Hey so i live in a apartment and i am obssed with HAM Radios but i am not sure if i can use a ham radio because of the anttena so is there a solution to use a HAM radio in a apartment ? :/
  • From Tom Moore@1:135/205 to James Petitrenaud on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:13:13
    Yes there is.
    Many hams get on the air from places where there are hoa restrictions.

    Tom
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  • From James Petitrenaud to Tom Moore on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 09:26:39
    Re: Is it possible ?
    By: Tom Moore to James Petitrenaud on Tue Apr 30 2024 10:13 am

    Thanks Tom i have another question if i am new on ham radios but i know how to use radios with lamps and stuff is it a good idea to start with a Yaesu-FT101E ?

    James
  • From James Petitrenaud to Tom Moore on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 09:56:36
    Re: Is it possible ?
    By: James Petitrenaud to Tom Moore on Tue Apr 30 2024 09:26 am

    So i think you misunderstand what i said i know you can do it illegally its not the problem. I want to know how i can use an antenna in my apartment but i am talking about space for example can i place an antenna next to my window ?

    James.
  • From Tom Moore@1:135/205 to James Petitrenaud on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 08:40:39
    Hi,
    I'm a new comer when it comes to hf so I can't speak to the specifics of this radio.
    When you use older gear there are procedures you will need to follow when operating that you do not need to do with newer radios so you will need to check on this.

    Tom
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  • From Tom Moore@1:135/205 to James Petitrenaud on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 08:44:04
    Hi,
    If you want to do in door operating your best bet is to use magnetic loop type antennas.
    You will need to keep the power settings on your radio low probably under 10 or 20 watts depending on the specifics of the loop.
    This type of operation is best for cw or digital modes of operating.
    If you use the radio mentioned in your earlier message and you want to do digital modes you will need a sound card interface.

    Tom
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  • From James Petitrenaud to Tom Moore on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 11:42:09
    Re: Is it possible ?
    By: Tom Moore to James Petitrenaud on Wed May 01 2024 08:44 am

    Thanks for helping Tom that was very instructive from you thanks for detailing evrething it was very helpfull 73s

    James
  • From Finn Harder@1:340/400 to James Petitrenaud on Friday, August 23, 2024 08:57:10
    Hey so i live in a apartment and i am obssed with HAM Radios but i am not sure if i can use a ham radio because of the anttena so is there a solution to use a HAM radio in a apartment ? :/
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    Try www.hamsphere.com

    That will let you talk to hams all over the world using software virtual equipment.

    vk4zfi
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