Yeah, it's gotten easier over the years. I took the general under the
current rules, ie--5wpm, etc. And it wasn't all that tough. But rather
than just memorize the material, I actually learned it. Silly me.

I took the test at QRZ.com and passed, but not by much. I'll study the book and
follow the rules as such, but I doubt I'll get into radio mods and end up with
twenty radios. I'm just looking for something fun aboard when I'm on the hook
and can't sleep. I put the Voyage 10M on board, but I don't know what it'll
do-I just know little about ham. It can also "operate" on 11 meter SSB.

RB

On 14 Jan 2004 22:06:29 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote this
crap:

I know a guy who has spent the last 5 or 6 years rebuilding a 100 year old
classic workboat.


He sounds like an idiot.

Not if he can sell it for 800 grand.




This signature is now the ultimate power in the universe

Bob, I hate to point it out, but you're the idiot.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Yeh, but that's only because it takes one to know one.


Then he must know a hundred!

RB

Not if your bra is too tight.

"Horvath" wrote in message
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On 14 Jan 2004 22:06:29 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote this
crap:

I know a guy who has spent the last 5 or 6 years rebuilding a 100 year
old
classic workboat.


He sounds like an idiot.

Not if he can sell it for 800 grand.




This signature is now the ultimate power in the universe

Bob, I hate to point it out, but you're the idiot.

But then you must be one too...your own logic!

Bwahahahahaha!

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message

I took the test at QRZ.com and passed, but not by much. I'll study the
book and
follow the rules as such, but I doubt I'll get into radio mods and end up
with
twenty radios. I'm just looking for something fun aboard when I'm on the
hook
and can't sleep. I put the Voyage 10M on board, but I don't know what
it'll
do-I just know little about ham. It can also "operate" on 11 meter SSB.

I have a 4 watt QRP transceiver for 10M that I've used on the boat while at
the dock. The low output doesn't interfere with other peoples' electronics,
and I've worked Africa and parts of Europe and Asia with it. Most
importantly the amp draw during transmit is low enough that I can use it on
the hook as well without draining the batteries. Don't try that with a 100w
transceiver, unless you've got some mega-banks or a genset.

If you're looking for something to occupy the idle hours on the hook, try
2M. Can't be beat for just yakking, and everyone ashore wants to make
marine mobile contacts. They almost line up to talk with you.

Max

"MC" wrote in message

I thought I heard that Morse code was oficially dead last year???

Not sure what you heard there, but the US still recognizes the international
treaty to require Morse on its licensing exams. And some old timers still
work CW, especially at night and on weekends, probably to keep their
"wrists" smooth. I do expect the Morse requirement to fall by the wayside
someday soon, nonetheless.

Max

"MC" wrote in message

Maxprop wrote:



I'm unaware of any ham HF rigs that will transmit on marine SSB bands
out of
the box. They all will receive them, however. I do think some marine
SSB
rigs are easily modified for ham bands, however, but I don't know the
market
well in those.

ICOM is one, it just takes a jumper...

There was an article in Cruising World a few years back implying that was
the case. I haven't stayed up on the marine SSB rigs, but I wouldn't be
surprised if ICOM includes instructions for the jumper.

Max

If you're looking for something to occupy the idle hours on the hook, try
2M. Can't be beat for just yakking, and everyone ashore wants to make
marine mobile contacts. They almost line up to talk with you.


What's the deal with 2M range-wise? I thought it worked good range with
repeaters only...not sure, I'm on the learning curve with all of this.

RB

You win. You're the bigger idiot.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Bob, I hate to point it out, but you're the idiot.

But then you must be one too...your own logic!

Bwahahahahaha!

RB