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    Ham Radio in camper

    Getting ready to start studying for my Ham Radio lic. For you all that has the hobby of Ham Radio in camper, what advice would you give as far as having one in camper for someone starting out. Thank you for your time
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    2 meters is easy to get into. Many relay clubs around. Join ARRL
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    Are you looking for long range communications across the country or even around the world? Or more local comms?

    When you focus on local bands such as 2 meters, you will have much smaller antennas, but your range will be limited.

    The answer will depend on how you want to communicate.

    Jim

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    Will be getting the Technician class lic for now. Get use to it and see if I want to step up from there after using it for a while.
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    Many RV parks will not allow ham antennas. I have put a Hustler on top mine and if anyone asked I told them it is an experimental TV antenna. The comments about 2 meter is spot on. Get the repeater directory from ARRL and a good handheld and get on the air. As soon as you can (depending on your budget) get the General Lic. and an HF rig.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dick Noble View Post
    Many RV parks will not allow ham antennas. I have put a Hustler on top mine and if anyone asked I told them it is an experimental TV antenna. The comments about 2 meter is spot on. Get the repeater directory from ARRL and a good handheld and get on the air. As soon as you can (depending on your budget) get the General Lic. and an HF rig.
    We’ve never had that problem, but our 33’ fiberglass push up pole holding a wire is not very obvious. It could also be the area of the county. How on earth could a park not want emergency communications capabilities...


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    Thanks for the replys, greatly appreciated
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    A ham friend of mine has a Facebook group if you do Facebook: It's called Ham RVers

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/223205694685470/
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    WB0YD here,
    extra class. Have a yaesu 897D hf/vhf/uhf with a comet 50 and a homemade 43' tall "flagpole" type vertical and also a chameleon hybrid. Never had an issue with the camp owners, ive always asked first after describing what I have and want to do. One park in Florida let me hang a wire dipole and 2 verticals. Study and take he tech and general at the same time, same price. I took all 3 and passed first time and if I can just about anyone can.
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    Have not been online yet, Home is buried in the mountains and woods but. Also want to get out there especially when hitting the road.
    Advice for taking the test. Myself and a small group of friends took the one day cram and exam class. Got it done and over with as the thought of learning more in detail after getting online. Several in my group did both exams the same day. I have the yeasu units and programming with my laptop was a snap. Just need to use it.

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