Author Topic: Radio Talk Forum (Read 70766 times)

Wrightwood · « **on:** Mar 06, 05, 05:50:28 AM »

Welcome to the new forum setup for radio talk.

Only people studying to be a ham, have a ham license or are invited radio enthusiasts can view this forum!

John

Wildman · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 07, 05, 08:04:19 AM »

clint · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 07, 05, 04:51:09 PM »

Different people respond differently to different Morse code teaching techniques. I personally have found tapes and the computer based tutors don't work well for me. But the MFJ company makes a great little electronic gizmo (that's a technical HAM radio term) called the pocket morse tutor, that is REALLY cool. You can set the speed, farnsworth rate, groups, etc. any way you want. I know several people who tried for years to pass element 1, and nver could until this came along.

http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?rodid=MFJ-418

Wrightwood · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 07, 05, 07:03:33 PM »

Clint,
That's one of those weird links that don't get you what you want when you click on it.

Try this link:
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?catid=19&subcat=tutor

Then pick the MFJ-418
(If that's the one Clint's talking about)

Wildman · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 07, 05, 07:43:04 PM »

I'll let you know how it works. It just ordered one as well as the Gordon West audio tapes. I never could get it before and figure both methods will have merit.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 07, 05, 07:55:30 PM »

Clint,
you'll need to have people join the forum and let me know who they are before they can view this private area.

So far Cindy, Clint, Susan, RobertW, Larry, Jim (Wildman), Mike (SJ), Matt and Jack have access.

Add my dad to the list edaziz and RobertW's brother, dmorgan.

clint · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 07, 05, 10:35:43 PM »

Yes, the 418 is the correct model.

artology · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 20, 05, 03:12:58 AM »

Another great class today. There is so much information to absorb I feel like Clint just touches the surface--although he does a fine job imparting a great deal of information--we have much studying to do.

Next class, there will be a lot to cover. I recommend reading ahead, as chapter 7 has some intricate concepts for us non-electronic types.
88,
Artology
(Susan)

Wildman · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 20, 05, 07:35:07 AM »

I've been going to the www.qrz.com site and doing the computer generated tests. Sometimes I'll get as high as an 88....the last two were in the 60's. Depends on the draw of the questions and how many of the electronic ones are thrown in. It is very reassuring to know there is hope at the end of the tunnel.

I also enjoy having Clint to bring light to some very obtuse topics. It's been fun to hear some of his opinions on "sacred cows". I will definately be hitting the chapters and especially the Gordon West book.

clint · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 20, 05, 07:35:20 PM »

I have checked one more time, and MFJ-418 is the correct model number for the morse pocket tutor with display. There is one ebay closing in two days. It's $20.00 right now with three bids.

RennMan · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 21, 05, 03:01:07 AM »

...four bids...

Wrightwood · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 23, 05, 11:33:53 PM »

Welcome BostonBob to the Radio Talk Forum.

clint · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 23, 05, 11:38:44 PM »

Well, there you go. My work here is done. Study study study, cram, cram, cram. One week until the test.

I am very proud of you all. You've done a great job. I will post any test details here this week.

Clint

Chesslike · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 24, 05, 03:05:12 AM »

Thanks again for the welcome to this topic. And let me just say kudos to you Clint for your excellent presentation today. You made what seemed like some pretty dry information into something that was actually entertaining and the time seemed to fly by. Great job and good luck to everyone next Saturday on passing the test, I'm sure you will all do fine.

SNOW · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 24, 05, 06:36:06 AM »

Welcome to the Radio Talk Forum bob. Hopefully, you will be interested in joining the next class that Clint teaches. With his easy style of teaching the material and awsome power point presentations, learning is not difficult.

73 to you.

SNOW · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 24, 05, 06:38:59 AM »

Clint,
You did an awsome job with our Technician Class study group. I am sure that all of us will pass with no problems. Thank you for a job well done!

73

Chesslike · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 23, 06, 06:44:54 AM »

Clint, just a reminder, you were going to post a list of your suggestions for the equipment you recommend.

Nolena · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 23, 06, 01:42:33 PM »

And then he said he'd buy it for us.

RennMan · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 23, 06, 03:07:29 PM »

Let me see if I can second-guess Clints recommendations...

Vertex VX-150 2m HT, with a spare extendable antenna, and battery back (for use with AA batteries), possibly also a mic.

Alinco 220Mhz HT, also with extendable antenna, battery back (as above), and possibly also a mic.

Reason for the extendable antennas is better signal gain over the standard "rubber duckie" antenna. The external mic is a good idea, so you don't have to hold the HT up to your mouth all the time.

Oh, and Clint just LOVES Ham Radio Outlet (HRO).

Just kidding, actually I think he prefers AES in Las Vegas. More informative catalog as well. I purchased my VX-150 from HRO in Sunnyvale (Northern California), and wasn't real impressed with them. AES seems to be much more friendly, and I bought the Alinco 220, and some other accessories from them.

73s

Matt/KG6ZET

clint · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 23, 06, 04:36:27 PM »

Thanks Matt,

Right on the money!

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