/wrol/ - Without rule of law, or shtf.

>>123

This is great! Some pictures of the antenna examples would be great though, if just to break up the walls of text. They don't have to be high res, even.

>>150

I'm glad you think so. I'm working on version 1.6 as I type this.

There's a lot that I'm going to add for polish. It might be done by the weekend.

ARRL Amateur Radio Technician Class Training Course

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPyidvTGJ9Y

>6hrs :D

>>185

>because it’s the only HF band we’re aloud to use voice on until we get our General License.

>aloud

Allowed.

>>188

Thanks. Fixed for next version.

>>185

>UNTILL SHIT HITS THE FAN, THE FCC >REQUIRES THAT YOU OWN A HAM R

>ADIO LICENSE (Technician Class

>)

>BEFORE OPERATING A HAM BAND RADIO >SUCH AS THE BAOFENG UV

>-

>5RA.

I would say "Technician and up" so that it is made clear that tech is not the only class out there.

>that’s your carrier, and the distance >between the peaks of the waves is the >bandwidth.

No, that's the wavelength.

Bandwidth also have to do with the mode used. 29MHz FM and 29MHz CW would have almost exactly the same frequency (+- the FM deviation), but the FM signal is far wider.

Ground plane is better improvised antenna than J-pole because it is easier to tune and more tolerant towards fucking it up.

I also fin tuning J-poles a fucking bitch. especially the models made from twin lead.

>NVIS or Near Vertical Incidence Skywave

>is a method of propagation that was >discovered by solders in WWII.

Soldiers.

Why no metric????

Wavelength is beautiful 300/freq in MHz = wavelength in meters.

Also, as you included some links at the end. LCWO.net is useful for learning CW.

It also has a scoreboard so Streloks could compete with each other.

btw greetings from /hamradio/ (we are a fucking dead board plz post).

>>201

/hamradio/! I wanted to post this there, but I was a little scared you guys would think I was a tinfoil hat. Good to see ya anyway. Thanks for the corrections and links. Just now going over them.

>>223

>I recognize that picture

You were on the GamerGate thread about that HR bill that got passed.

New York right?

I was the one that recommended a mesh net via radio.

>>223

Well it's a beginning. At least you have a radio. It likely is a 27MHz AM thing with 23 or 40 channels, you being in the states and all.

A simple quarter wave vertical antenna or simple dipole should get you some stations. There should be quite a few powerful CB stations stateside.

>>229

You got that right. That was a few months back. Good memory, friend.

>>367

Very good!

>>223

better than nothing.

There's a lot of info there but persons looking at it in a SHTF situation would have no idea what do check first.

There are all these types of antennas, all kinds of freqs, channels, but what to check or try first? The zombies attack and you just have 500 streloks all each trying random frequencies and screaming into the mic trying to find someone but never finding anyway.

There should be a good general starting point. Yes, certain frequecies and antennas are good for certain situations but there needs to be an 'okay' one to sort of meet at that finds a ballance between distance and quality or whatever.

Like "When shit goes down, everyone at first tune to XX.XXXkhz with a __ antenna and try to coordinate with others." After people meet each other they can together figure out what to do for optimized comms based on their geography / weather or whatever.

>>367

>80 meters works best at night and even betting at night in the winter.

>betting

Better?

>>498

That's why Streloks need to become knowledgeable and familiar prior to SHTF.

As far as a net, it needs to be on HF, but before any Strelok presses the PPT they need to be licensed and proficient. It keeps down clogging the air and ensures everyone already has a callsign, is familiar with radio, and exercises some decorum.

I still think there should be a generally agreed upon channel/freq for everyone to know to congregate on first and foremost before trying what channel/freq work best for their surrounding environment. Like the /k/ happening callsigns, red scarf, beret, ectectect…

>>663

It's a bit more involved than just "Hey, Streloks, turn to channel 2" when "da habbeing" habbens.

Firstly, what band? Secondly, what service?

Do you plan to get your Ham ticket? If not…I'll be blunt about it now; If a Strelok is spamming or haranguing a freq, I will NOT reply. Communications is simply TOO important to not become knowledgeable, familiar and educated about. If someone wants to fuck around, then that's their business, but when SHTF you're your own responsibility and if you didn't have the common sense to not be a fuck off and become antiquated with and licensed for radio, then that is YOUR problem.

I'm not blowing smoke up your ass. No Ham or amateur radio operator is going to reply or even acknowledge you if you don't have a legitimate callsign and exercise proper radio procedure.

If you want a net, you establishment it now. That way everyone is on the same page prior to SHTF.

It's the same with anything, you don't buy a rifle and then sit around until SHTF…you become familiar with the rifle, train with it, and learn how it functions.

>>664

This board is literally called without rule of law and you're talking about licensees.

The point of the board is preparing for a time no laws.

I never said to not read this book or not get familiar with a radio. I'm just saying that YES there should be a generally agreed upon thing so if something absolutely terrible habbens then everyone in the affected area tunes to channel two or some shit. Why is that bad?

>>669

Becoming "licensed" isn't about simply having a little paper that says "Yup, he's good Jim". You take the test to show proficiency and knowledge. (e.a. certified, trained, ect…)

Why do I keep advocating individuals getting licensed, even if they just getting a radio for WROL/SHTF and keep shooting down your idea of a pre-set "channel"?

Well, imagine 45 or more Streloks with no formal knowledge or familiarity with radio communications, all screaming their names, locations, ect… into a handset that they don't know how to operate properly, let alone if they're even on the proper frequency, band, using the proper PL tone, or if they even have enough power to communicate outside of their area.

A Strelok NEEDS to become knowledgeable and familiar with his radio before even thinking about using it. Taking the approved ARRL tests will do that.

Most Strelok will grab a Baofeng thinking "I'm good now!", not even realizing it's an VHF/UHF HT that is only good for localized communication, unless they know how to build (or purchase an antenna prior to SHTF) a antenna, how to access repeaters in their area and even then you're limited.

While the "Streloks Guide" is a great piece that has been compiled, it isn't an "end all, be all", which is something the guide itself stresses. It should be used a reference material, not as a "how to" guide.

If you want to establish a "Strelok Net", then you need to become licensed.

Radio isn't a cellphone, you don't just dial up your bruh and chat about this smooth trap you saw at the local hash house. It requires a level of knowledge, experience, and familiarly to operate.

just sticking my neck out to say that I am going to do my ham licence exam next week after a year of weekly hour long tutorials at a local club.

I'm an idiot who can just barely tie his shoes and count to ten backwards, and even I will pass. I encourage everyone to take the course, since a licence will allow you to practice across a wider range of frequencies.

This is a skill, like lockpicking, which is easy and fun, but requires a small amount of practice and knowledge before comfortably using in a SHTF scenario.

>>675

I passed! Looking forward to QSO with you guys soon.

>>712

Congrats!

So even if I get licensed, I still cannot use a Baofeng to talk to my local repeater legally?

>>827

So long as you're licensed, you can use your Baofeng on amateur radio bands.

The issue with Baofengs (UV-5R variants) is they're relatively low powered HT (Handie Talkie, just means handset) which has a maximum of around 5watts, which may not be enough power to activate your local repeater.

Base sets have serious power, upwards of 50watts and more.

You also need to find out if the local repeater belongs to a club, is private, ect… before ever trying to using it.

For example, I have three repeaters in my township alone (we have quite a bit throughout the county). One is a club repeater and the other two are private. Now, both the club and private repeaters have no issues with letting others use their repeaters (it's why they built and established them)…if you ask to use/access them.

Repeater book is a great resource, you can glean some information from it regarding repeaters in your area;

https://www.repeaterbook.com/index.php?state_id=none

RadioReference, QRZ, eHam, ect… are some great resources.

Also, because I'm assuming this is for SHTF…you need to write all pertinent information down. Like freqs, repeaters, ect…

p17

This concludes the absolute

BASIC NESESTIES

on ham radio.

NECESSITIES

SHTF (Shit Hit the Fan)

SHTF (Shit Hits the Fan)

Hey Streloks, this might be of high interest for you. This guy even mounts it on a shovel. 2 meter/70 cm. Telescoping. This mother fucking antenna is sexy and easy to stow. Just wanted to share.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4GAug1MqDM

/hamradio/ has some updated stuff for the guide :)

Crossshitposting my poast in /hamradio/

I've been interested in using a 40 meter Pixie CW kit in a survival kit for a family member, so he can contact home using everything in the kit, as means of "last resort" communications.

My idea is to make a .50cal ammo can complete with a 12V power source, (8x1,5v AA), a half or quarter wave wire dipole, and an Arduino to key up different messages on the Pixie, repeating it until it's turned off.

I gonna use an Arduino because my family isn't going to learn morse, and I think I'd only need like 4 or 5 different messages to choose from.

Like SOS, come get me, stay put, etc.

On my receiving end, I could just verify the messages by ear or have a smartphone with CW decoding do it for me, if that works reliably.

I guess I'd be fine with one-way transmissions, and as stated above, if it's reliable enough I might make it semi-duplex, with an app on my family members smartphone for transmitting to him as well.

The distance I'm trying to cover is about 30 miles.

I know HF is best for long distances, and HF equipment is very expensive and hard to operate for people that don't know anything about it. This pixie kit is cheap and tiny, so that would be perfect. I've seen you can mod them for a couple different frequencies in the 40m band.

I know VHF might cover 30 miles as well, but that would require height, a large yagi antenna and a bit more than 5 watts output power. A Baofeng doesn't provide that easily. A yagi antenna is also significantly larger than the Comms-in-a-can kit I've got in mind.

I've got 4 question about this plan

-Is an SWR meter critical for making a working antenna?

-Is the whole plan by any means even feasible?

-how "reliable" is the 40 meters band for this distance (30miles)

-Do you think the smartphone+app could work with the pixie?

Thank you guys _so_ much for any input!

>>941

(Replying to the CW pixie beacon thingy)

Thank you for your thorough answer!

1. Okay, good to know. Can I use a regular digital multimeter to measure the impedance etc? How do you "calculate" SWR without an SWR bridge or SWR meter?

2. Detailed instructions are a must, I get that. Was planning on that anyhow. Probably testdeploy them a couple times to get the family members familiar with them and that way I can test them.

3. These cheap QRP kits output anything between 800mW and 1.2 Watts.

I'll add a 12v cigarette plug along with the 8xAA battery holder. The batteries will keep it running for a couple hours, yeah. Should be enough with a proper comms plan. Beauty of the thing is that AA batteries are pretty common.

4. Great advise. Was thinking of something along those lines but your advise probably saved me some testing

5. I don't have any HF transreceiver at the moment but I'd guess I'd try it with another pixie as the receiver. I want an HF allmode radio later on. Gonna get my licence too in 2016

Guess I'll have to try somethings out regarding antenna configuration

This guy is doing something very similar

http://www.va3rom.com/docs/PICAXE%20Powered%20CW%20Beacons.pdf

I'd have the arduino + Pixie transmitter right at the center of the dipole, with the antenna connected directly to the PCB, or would I really need a balun?

>>958

I also found these "Super Rock mite clones"

http://kb2hsh.blogspot.nl/2014/05/the-chinese-super-rockmite-clone.html

Basically the same as those Pixie kits but with 8 watts of output power @ 12 volts.

Now that's some power…