NorCal FJs Comms Group

66 members

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The Comms Group is geared towards off-road and group communications. The group’s mission is to increase overall communications knowledge, provide member collaboration opportunities and standardize NorCal FJ communication channels and operations.
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  • Motorola NMO hole saw For loan

    Just wanted to let anyone who may be interested in drilling their roof that i picked up a Motorola NMO 3/4in hole saw and it is available to loan if anybody needs one.

    By Slow

    Apr 13, 2014

    0

  • Sale on Yaesu FT-2900r 2m Mobile at HRO through 3/31/2014

    HRO current has the Yeasu FT-2900r 2M mobile on sale for 139.95 with free shipping.This is a solid 2m radio that has a 75 watt output. This model of radio has been around for few years and it is time tested and proven. The only downfall is this is a single band radio, but at 139.95 it's at a price…

    By opg4759

    Mar 18, 2014

    1

  • APRS with Android and Bluetooth

    So two of my favorite APRS products now work together.Tiny Tracker 4 by ByonicsAPRSDROID by Georg Lukas I really dig APRS and the application that it can have with offroading with a group,…

    By opg4759

    Dec 19, 2011

    3

  • Opg's dual radio setup

    So I decided to redo my HAM setup in the FJ.My original setup was a Yeasu FT-7800r dualband mobile (144/440 Mhz) matched to a Comet SSB-7 antenna on a Bandi Mount (made by Bandi) I would also run APRS (Amateur Radio Packet Service). The main limitation to this is while the 7800 is a great radio you…

    By opg4759

    Sep 29, 2013

    4

  • Making the jump to Tech Class Ham

    I've noticed that the only place people use CBs anymore is at Hollister and on the highway. It seems like everyone in the Sierras has moved on to 2m ham.So I'm going to go with a ham rig. I'm not worried about the exam, since I already have an FCC 605 license, but the equipment is a question.I'm…

    By Niko

    Aug 25, 2013

    17

  • General Class Ham

    Yo. Cool idea for his group!As a kid, I loved walkie talkies but was always disappointed in their performance. Where has ham been all my life?Passed Technician & General a couple weeks ago. Installed Yaesu 7900 in FJ. Now have Cobra 75 WXST & ham. Set UP.Would love to nudge more NorCal…

    By Marine Green

    Feb 26, 2013

    4

  • New Ham Operator!

    Hi All, been a little quiet over here so I just wanted to announce, I passed my tech exam on Thursday and got my call sign this morning.    Did one of the cram classes and test same day, only missed 2 questions.Dave

    By Red Leader aka DaveF2

    Nov 7, 2012

    6

  • FJC Hams Badges

    Our friend, Yoshi, from AZFJ came up with the idea of a badge for Ham Operators who own FJCs. Please check out the discussion thread in the Blue Room:…

    By potatomutato

    Mar 28, 2012

    6

  • NorCalFJ HAM Radio Check?

    Is there interest on setting up a date and time to conduct a NorCalFJ HAM radio user radio check next month.  My office has been conducting a number of communication radio checks, drills and Sat Phone/radio/web network exercises over the past few months.  Some great training, lessons learned and a…

    By BigFish

    Jan 24, 2012

    3

  • High Sierra Run 2011 - Comms

    hey gangaroo...any progress on setting the Ham radio comms strategy for the High Sierra Run?

    By potatomutato

    Sep 13, 2011

    8