SubZero-AK
Frozen Idiot
1st, let me say that I am a complete newbie to RC and I don't even have something to fly yet (soon to be remedied). I have been spending my time recently researching everything I need to put together a good FPV Tricopter.
So, during my research I have found that this hobby is also a good platform to get people interested in HAM radio as well. HAM radio is pretty much the original form of social media. With the advent of all these other forms of social media, it is in danger of fading away into obscurity.
I myself have been licensed for a few years (1993 to present). I never bothered upgrading beyond my Technicians Class license as I don't have much interest in operating on any HF frequencies. I do however enjoy VHF and UHF, local communications.
If you are not presently a licensed HAM, I strongly urge you to get your license. If you have the technical ability to put together and fly an RC aircraft, you can easily pass the test and get your license. Not only will you have legal access to the frequencies you want to use, but you can learn more about the RADIO aspect of Radio Controlled.
Many people think you need HUGE antennas and EXPENSIVE radios to get into the hobby. This is completely false. At present, I can purchase a dual band handheld radio for about $60...just google "Baofeng" which is a cheap Chinese manufactured radio that works extraordinarily well.
With that cheap radio, you can talk worldwide...yep you heard me....WORLDWIDE. There are networks of radios and repeaters that are connected via the internet that allow you to use UHF and VHF to communicate almost anywere you want.
I use IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project) and am an administrator on one of the reflectors. Chances are that somewhere near you is an IRLP node or a repeater that is connected to IRLP. Use that cheap radio, get on that node or repeater frequency and dial in 9070...that is the Alaska Reflector where I hang out (I'm not on that much because of work and family, but there are many others that are).
If you want to know more about IRLP, come visit my website:
www.alaskareflector.org
Specifically, there is a tutorial that talks about IRLP at:
http://www.alaskareflector.org/IRLPTutorial.html
If we get enough RC Hams interested in communicating over IRLP, I can dedicate a channel for Flite Test....or maybe someone would be interested in getting a Flite Test Net going.
You can reach the Alaska Reflector 9070 from more places than just IRLP...We also have it connected on Allstar (Node 27597) and on EchoLink (KL7M)
Now, for the original purpose of this post...if you are a licensed HAM, post a reply and lets get a list of callsigns going.
For now....73's
Talk to you later
Mark
WL7NI
So, during my research I have found that this hobby is also a good platform to get people interested in HAM radio as well. HAM radio is pretty much the original form of social media. With the advent of all these other forms of social media, it is in danger of fading away into obscurity.
I myself have been licensed for a few years (1993 to present). I never bothered upgrading beyond my Technicians Class license as I don't have much interest in operating on any HF frequencies. I do however enjoy VHF and UHF, local communications.
If you are not presently a licensed HAM, I strongly urge you to get your license. If you have the technical ability to put together and fly an RC aircraft, you can easily pass the test and get your license. Not only will you have legal access to the frequencies you want to use, but you can learn more about the RADIO aspect of Radio Controlled.
Many people think you need HUGE antennas and EXPENSIVE radios to get into the hobby. This is completely false. At present, I can purchase a dual band handheld radio for about $60...just google "Baofeng" which is a cheap Chinese manufactured radio that works extraordinarily well.
With that cheap radio, you can talk worldwide...yep you heard me....WORLDWIDE. There are networks of radios and repeaters that are connected via the internet that allow you to use UHF and VHF to communicate almost anywere you want.
I use IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project) and am an administrator on one of the reflectors. Chances are that somewhere near you is an IRLP node or a repeater that is connected to IRLP. Use that cheap radio, get on that node or repeater frequency and dial in 9070...that is the Alaska Reflector where I hang out (I'm not on that much because of work and family, but there are many others that are).
If you want to know more about IRLP, come visit my website:
www.alaskareflector.org
Specifically, there is a tutorial that talks about IRLP at:
http://www.alaskareflector.org/IRLPTutorial.html
If we get enough RC Hams interested in communicating over IRLP, I can dedicate a channel for Flite Test....or maybe someone would be interested in getting a Flite Test Net going.
You can reach the Alaska Reflector 9070 from more places than just IRLP...We also have it connected on Allstar (Node 27597) and on EchoLink (KL7M)
Now, for the original purpose of this post...if you are a licensed HAM, post a reply and lets get a list of callsigns going.
For now....73's
Talk to you later
Mark
WL7NI