Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I will second the vote for gigaparts -- I got my FT60 there, and they were fast and on the ball. I also second the recommendation to take more than just your tech test, as it costs nothing more that
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Gil Smith <gil@...>
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#15900
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general question
I have been around hams all of my life. Growing up, two houses down was a ham. My brother-in-law has been a ham since he was in high school so my wife actually picked up a lot of information from him.
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Rick Sparber
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#15899
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
James, Well, at least on the practice exams, I have been scoring 100% for the last week. I plan to take these exams every day until test day. Thanks, Rick Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 7:43 PM To:
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Rick Sparber
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#15892
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I'm going to start looking at HRO on a regular basis!!! Gerald WA5IRC
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GDoucet SBC <gdoucet@...>
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#15890
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I already have a Uniden Bearcat which can scan 2m and 70 cm plus a few more bands. To my surprise, I don't hear a lot of traffic on those bands here in Phoenix. I live line of sight from the "Antenna
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Rick Sparber
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#15891
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Tom, I just took the practice exam at HamTestOnline and passed. Thanks, Rick Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 7:05 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO! ? Take
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Rick Sparber
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#15897
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Tom, Excellent suggestion. I¡¯ll do it! Thanks, Rick Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 7:05 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO! ? Take the General Test on the
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Rick Sparber
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#15889
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I paid 169$ for mine from HRO not much diffrence but the math is easy. shop around ~stev
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nismo4511@...
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#15886
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
HRO is great Andy FT-60@...> wrote:
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Andy KI6SEP
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#15885
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Rick, I don't think it matters where you buy. Most Amateur Radio dealers (the reputable ones anyway) provide excellent customer service. Most have been around awhile and will try their best to keep
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bartenderjim
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#15884
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 9:23 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: RE: [FT-60] Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO! I am new to the group and, in fact, don't have my license yet. I take the Technician's
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John Murphy <jmurphy7411@...>
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#15882
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
FT-60R is an excellent radio. All the features you need with none of the features you¡¯ll never need. Built like a tank. You don¡¯t need your license to buy a radio, only to use it, but you probably
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Mark Lassman
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#15881
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
Take the General Test on the same day right after you take the Tech exam. A lot of the questions are the same and you have a good chance of passing the General. The you can work HF too. Tom K3CD
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Tom Edmonds <tedmonds@...>
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#15880
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I bought mine from HRO, give them a call, customer service is fantastic. FT-60@...> wrote:
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GLMontyWV <glmontywv@...>
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#15883
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I have been dealing almost exclusively with Gigaparts over the last couple of years. Their combination of price, free shipping on many things and excellent customer service sold me on them.
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Edward Maikranz <maikranze@...>
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#15879
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Re: FT-60R $174.95 at HRO!
I am new to the group and, in fact, don't have my license yet. I take the Technician's test in 8 days. I've been studying with HamTestOnline and found it an excellent learning experience. I'm a
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Rick Sparber
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#15878
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Re: Listen and Talk back to IS S with FT-60 and 14¨®/43T-10WBP
BUT - We now have TWO astronauts aboard the ISS who have been trained on how to program the Kenwood crossband repeater-capable radio that is on board! So stay tuned for possible VERY EXCITING NEWS
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Clint Bradford
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#15877
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Re: Listen and Talk back to ISS with FT-60 and 14¨®/43T-10WBP
Please know that talking to an astronaut aboard the ISS is a very rare occurrence. Many factors come into play ... -For the most part, they work on GMT. -You need to read the schedules for each
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Clint Bradford
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#15876
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FT-60R and 146/43T-10WBP
Hi Everyone, I am new to hobby. I want to listen and Talk back to ISS with FT-60R Radio and 146/43T-10WBP Antenna. Is this possible ? I have see Doug video, he uses VX-8DR. Do I need that expensive
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Naeem Altaf
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#15875
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Listen and Talk back to ISS with FT-60 and 14¨®/43T-10WBP
Hi, I am new to hobby. Is it possible, to Listen and Talk back to ISS with FT-60 and 14¨®/43T-10WBP. The video Doug has, he is using VX-8DR. Do I need VX-8DR ? Thanks for your help. Best Regards,
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Naeem Altaf
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