Hosted by Walter Cronkite, this video describes my main hobby…ham radio!
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25 Responses to “Amateur radio today – hosted by Walter Cronkite, SK.”
I’m just bursting to use my radio with lots of knobs on to help out in a disaster. Since real disasters don’t actually happen really often I’m thinking of making one up…..what do you think guys?
Folks, an Amateur Radio license (Ham Radio) does not require knowledge of Morse Code anymore! The test to obtain a license is multiple choice, and easy to get (2 nights of study).
I have just had a qsl with some policemen they were in their police car I think. They asked me for my address, I think they wanted to come round and admire my rig cos I did tell them it has over 30 knobs on it. But I gave the address of a guy who lives one block down who I know slightly he told me they were there for ages looking fo a radio and he doesn’t have one ha ha ha !! Ham radio sure is fun 73′s everybody
I finally finnished reading the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. I filed for and recived a Federal Registration Number (FRN) at the FCC’s web site. Next step visit the SARATOGA FIRE STATION (which is the closest place to me giving the tests) and take the Level 1 Technician class test.
Oh dear….well as I’m only chatting it should be ok. My mate says that you don’t actually need a licence unless you are trying to sell something so I hope I am still OK
@licencefreeham the reason they don’t like that is because it is illegal you can get into a lot of trouble like that. also that callsign you made up is an instant give away they use certain codes depending on your location your callsign does not meet that standerd.
I’ve just bought a Yaesu radio with a lot of knobs on. I’m using the TV antenna so SWR is a bit poor but I’ve already made a few contacts with other hams. Some were a bit snooty when they found out I have no licence so I have made up the callsign ‘Arsemeat778′ and now I am proud to be a ham 73′s everybody
Walter Cronkite was a big liberal phony, who had a liberal agenda. It is also a known fact that he became a ham so that he could meet young boys, if you know what I mean there jerky !
Although i love this hobby there is way too much negativity from the old school hams towards the new hams. yeah i know the CW test is gone and the testing is a lot less technical than it was “back in the day” but we cant help that. Pretty much for the most part, alot of the hams ive met are well, assholes, and very cold towards the new hams. just go to any ham club and you will see what i mean. This has to change or the hobby will die off.
Im glad that this little show we produced back in 2003 had such a positive impact on you and that it brought you to the hobby. Now, its your turn to “share the magic” of ham radio with others. If you can get just one more person to join our ranks, then you will have given the hobby a lasting legacy. –
Bill Pasterenak, WA6ITF – Producer
You mean those clustered frequencies that 10+ people are transmitting on all at once? Trying to see whos radio can over power who? The same people that show their ignorance OTA? CB’ers are the amateurs. Ham is where its at.
bosshogg013641,
it all depends, usually on a repeater designated by either ares for disaster or skywarn for weather for local traffic and then certain hf bands for national disaster.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I think this is a very good hobby..
Its a way to take communication..
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I’m just bursting to use my radio with lots of knobs on to help out in a disaster. Since real disasters don’t actually happen really often I’m thinking of making one up…..what do you think guys?
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
@freddy77777 Ho-Ho-Ho I do enjoy ripping the pish out of my fellow hams!
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
@licencefreeham
LoL
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
take your Cb and shove it up your ass, ham radio is where its at.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Folks, an Amateur Radio license (Ham Radio) does not require knowledge of Morse Code anymore! The test to obtain a license is multiple choice, and easy to get (2 nights of study).
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I’d quite like to speak to Walter as he seems a top bloke
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I have just had a qsl with some policemen they were in their police car I think. They asked me for my address, I think they wanted to come round and admire my rig cos I did tell them it has over 30 knobs on it. But I gave the address of a guy who lives one block down who I know slightly he told me they were there for ages looking fo a radio and he doesn’t have one ha ha ha !! Ham radio sure is fun 73′s everybody
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
If you don’t register you should still read the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual so you know what your doing on air.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I finally finnished reading the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. I filed for and recived a Federal Registration Number (FRN) at the FCC’s web site. Next step visit the SARATOGA FIRE STATION (which is the closest place to me giving the tests) and take the Level 1 Technician class test.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Oh dear….well as I’m only chatting it should be ok. My mate says that you don’t actually need a licence unless you are trying to sell something so I hope I am still OK
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
@licencefreeham the reason they don’t like that is because it is illegal you can get into a lot of trouble like that. also that callsign you made up is an instant give away they use certain codes depending on your location your callsign does not meet that standerd.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I’ve just bought a Yaesu radio with a lot of knobs on. I’m using the TV antenna so SWR is a bit poor but I’ve already made a few contacts with other hams. Some were a bit snooty when they found out I have no licence so I have made up the callsign ‘Arsemeat778′ and now I am proud to be a ham 73′s everybody
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
‘electricity is out in the entire town and I may have the only working generator!’
well stick your generator up your ass you twat…..no one cares about you and your silly CB radio good buddy
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
RIP Walter
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Walter Cronkite was a big liberal phony, who had a liberal agenda. It is also a known fact that he became a ham so that he could meet young boys, if you know what I mean there jerky !
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Although i love this hobby there is way too much negativity from the old school hams towards the new hams. yeah i know the CW test is gone and the testing is a lot less technical than it was “back in the day” but we cant help that. Pretty much for the most part, alot of the hams ive met are well, assholes, and very cold towards the new hams. just go to any ham club and you will see what i mean. This has to change or the hobby will die off.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Super jerky boys is a retard!!!!!!!!!!
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Im glad that this little show we produced back in 2003 had such a positive impact on you and that it brought you to the hobby. Now, its your turn to “share the magic” of ham radio with others. If you can get just one more person to join our ranks, then you will have given the hobby a lasting legacy. –
Bill Pasterenak, WA6ITF – Producer
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
NICE VIDEO!!!!
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
u aint got nothin better to do except put dumb ass comments on youtube? Get a life.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Channel 69 with your boyfriend !
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Up yours Walter !!!
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
You mean those clustered frequencies that 10+ people are transmitting on all at once? Trying to see whos radio can over power who? The same people that show their ignorance OTA? CB’ers are the amateurs. Ham is where its at.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
bosshogg013641,
it all depends, usually on a repeater designated by either ares for disaster or skywarn for weather for local traffic and then certain hf bands for national disaster.