Tom, these are great fundamental reminders to both beginner and experienced ham operators... I like the 3000KHz intentional buffer idea to make sure you stay within your privilege band plan. I also love the community involvement reminder and the focus on the Ham Radio Hobby for unity, safety and fun.
@@ND3N I just got my 991a and have been enjoying your vids about it. Definitely going to help me fast track on using it more effectively and efficiently :)
Another problem is that may hams think their radio has a brick wall for the opposite sideband and don't realize their signal can be heard a kHz or more on the opposite side of where they set their radio to. I have heard people using USB that you can hear part of their signal 2 or 3 kHz Below the frequency on their display.
As an Alaska Ham, I can use a special portion of the 40m band since I'm located west of 130d longitude. This is especially helpful in contests were I can set myself up and run split without much pileup interference. Unfortunately, some of the "lower 48" hams just JUMP to my CQ frequency and start transmitting (they become illegal) and may result in a "Red Card" from the FCC. You nailed it... know your license limits. 73/Dan/KL1JP
I am fairly new to the hobby and I’ve always been weary about a few of the things you mentioned here. Thank you for clarifying all of these things for us!
Tom, these are great fundamental reminders to both beginner and experienced ham operators... I like the 3000KHz intentional buffer idea to make sure you stay within your privilege band plan. I also love the community involvement reminder and the focus on the Ham Radio Hobby for unity, safety and fun.
Thanks you - 73 de Tom, ND3N
@@ND3N I just got my 991a and have been enjoying your vids about it. Definitely going to help me fast track on using it more effectively and efficiently :)
Great video, many thanks!! Robert K5TPC
Thanks for watching!
Another problem is that may hams think their radio has a brick wall for the opposite sideband and don't realize their signal can be heard a kHz or more on the opposite side of where they set their radio to. I have heard people using USB that you can hear part of their signal 2 or 3 kHz Below the frequency on their display.
As an Alaska Ham, I can use a special portion of the 40m band since I'm located west of 130d longitude. This is especially helpful in contests were I can set myself up and run split without much pileup interference. Unfortunately, some of the "lower 48" hams just JUMP to my CQ frequency and start transmitting (they become illegal) and may result in a "Red Card" from the FCC. You nailed it... know your license limits. 73/Dan/KL1JP
Good to know, as long as everyone keeps it legal. I mean, it's all fun and games until someone loses their ticket and equipment. hi hi 73 de Tom, ND3N
I am fairly new to the hobby and I’ve always been weary about a few of the things you mentioned here. Thank you for clarifying all of these things for us!
Glad it was helpful!
Great job...
Paul K1YOU
Thanks
Need a little help, touch up.
Not having control over receive and tx some how it got split.
button on the bottom right side labeled "SPLIT" - toggles split mode on and off... 73
Attention to detail.
Absolutely
Hello Tom
What's up?
He said that you could have your ham radio equipment seized. Come on, did you ever hear of the 4th. Amendment to the Constitution.
Still… it can and does happen. Look for FCC enforcement actions and you may (or may not) be surprised…