Received a old Ham Radio transceiver as a gift. Is what I'd like to do with it plausible? [more inside]
posted by werkzeuger on Sep 15, 2012 - 7 answers

Someone I know who is a volunteer would like a copy of the REACT/Red Cross produced video "Where Seconds Count". He had been told he could view it online, but repeated online searches have failed to find it, and neither the Red Cross nor individual REACT organizations seem to be selling physical copies via their websites. I've been trying to help him find it, but have had no luck. Anybody? [more inside]
posted by bunky on Mar 24, 2012 - 2 answers

I am getting my Technician ham license next month. Which alternate band do I want for my HT ham radio? 216 - 280 mhz, 350 - 470 mhz, or 420 - 520 mhz? [more inside]
posted by jstef on Mar 21, 2011 - 6 answers

I recently inherited a 1940s era communications receiver from the estate of my great-uncle. It is a Hallicrafters S-39 Sky Ranger, and I want to restore it so it can be used safely again. I was able to find the manual that originally came with it on BAMA (The Boat Anchor Manual Archive), but it was also used by the US Military during WWII, and there is a govt service manual for it. It was an R80 to the military, and the manual is PB48233, but that is as far as I have been able to get. How do I locate someplace that has a copy of this technical manual so I can get a copy made from it?
posted by ackptui on Aug 21, 2010 - 9 answers

I'm looking for online reference sites with guides for the erection of a small guyed radio tower. This is the type that might be used by a highly enthusiastic Ham radio operator in North America. [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Jul 6, 2010 - 1 answer

What do ham radio operators talk about on their radios? [more inside]
posted by gjc on Jan 27, 2009 - 20 answers

What is the best way to get into the ham radio hobby? [more inside]
posted by Mantix on Feb 9, 2007 - 3 answers

I miss my AM radio. Help me find a unit that actually receives it. [more inside]
posted by verytres on Jan 26, 2006 - 11 answers

We're thinking of buying my dad a Ham Radio for Christmas. I know nothing about them and don't know where to even start. Help! [more inside]
posted by fionab on Dec 7, 2005 - 9 answers