Ham radio community can be cantankerous
2026-04-07
A common criticism of the amateur radio community is that its ranks often include highly vocal, cantankerous, and pedantic individuals who are openly ...
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HF radios are expensive
2026-04-07
A barrier to entry for amateur radio is cost. HF radios are often expensive, ranging from several hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.
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IC-7300
2026-04-07
The Icom IC-7300 is a is an HF and 6 meter amateur radio transceiver.
https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7300/
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NVIS
2026-04-07
Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) is a skywave radio wave propagation path that provides signals in medium distances (0-400 miles). ...
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physical fitness and radio operations
2026-04-07
Physical fitness is an important component of radio operations. Often, the gear is heavy and must be carried atop a summit, quickly deployed and ...
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PTT
2026-04-07
Push To Talk (PTT) is a feature common in radio and other communication devices in which audio is transmitted using a momentary button that switches ...
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Taliban
2026-04-07
The Taliban (officially known as the Islamic Movement of Taliban, or Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) is an Afghan political and militant organization ...
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train like you fight
2026-04-07
“Train like you fight” is a principle meaning that training drills and exercises should closely mimic real-world conditions to ensure ...
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UHF range
2026-04-07
UHF’s range is typically between 1-6 miles for handheld radios, or 10+ miles from higher vantage points. This can be extended to 50+ miles with ...
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VHF range
2026-04-07
VHF’s effective range is typically line-of-sight: 1-20 miles for typical ground-based devices, or more depending on height.
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