Use a repeater directory or website to find a repeater in your area. Determine the repeater’s input and output frequencies. Set up your radio to listen on the repeater’s output frequency . You can also listen to stations transmitting to the repeater — an act called listening on the input.
Read moreWhat ham radio frequencies should I use?
Many ham bands are found in the frequency range that goes from above the AM radio band (1.6 MHz) to just above the citizens band (27 MHz). During daylight, 15 to 27 MHz is a good band for long-distance communications. At night, the band from 1.6 to 15 MHz is good for long-distance communications .
Read moreWhat is the most popular ham frequency?
20 meters – 14.0–14.35 MHz – Considered the most popular DX band; usually most popular during daytime. QRP operators recognize 14.060 MHz as their primary calling frequency in that band. Users of the PSK31 data mode tend to congregate around 14.070 MHz. Analog SSTV activity centers on 14.230 MHz.
Read moreWhat frequency should I program ham radio?
Technician Class Frequency Privileges in Ham Radio BandFrequencies (In MHz)Modes You Can Use (200 watts PEP maximum power)40 meters7.025 – 7.125CW15 meters21.025 – 21.200CW10 meters28.000 – 28.300CW and RTTY/data28.300 – 28.500CW and phoneHam Radio For Dummies Cheat Sheet www.dummies.com › Technology › Digital Audio Radio › Ham Radio
Read moreCan police track ham radio?
Yes and no — many ham radios are “wide band receive” capable, meaning they can receive outside of the ham bands. These extra receive frequencies sometimes include police frequencies. In some states, it is illegal to listen on those frequencies, but an exception is made for amateur radio operators and some others.
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