Questions tagged [phone]
Questions about the phone modes, most commonly SSB on HF and FM on VHF/UHF, but also including DSB-SC, PM, or AM.
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LTE (4G) - Which external/outdoor antenna type is the best?
I've seen several antenna types out there, but I can't know for sure which model is the best for external/outdoor LTE (4G) use.
I have to say that I don't understand anything about LTE (4G) antennas......
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LTE (4G) - Is two (or multiple) antennas better than one?
I have two antennas. A "multiband" (1710~2170 Mhz, 22 dBi)...
...and a "fullband" (700~2600 MHz, 15dBi)...
Taking into account that my modem (router) is "fullband" and ...
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Would it be feasible to create a GSM, 3G, LTE, or 5G NR ham radio network? [duplicate]
Would it be feasible to create a cellular network compatible with standard unlocked phones using amateur frequencies and following amateur regulations?
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Why do operators mention the band when calling CQ on phone?
I'm a new-ish ham, licenced for about one year now.
Within that year I've heard a lot of CQ calls from other hams on phone (both HF and VHF), and it seems that a large portion of hams routinely ...
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Boosting Mobile Phone Reception
Yes, I know, this could very well be a controversial topic, so feel free to close this off if you feel it's not a good fit for this site. That said, I'm posting it here because hams (and as a ...
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How do you know if you're on a 10 meter band?
I am just getting into ham radio, and I find it very interesting, but to make phone calls, you have to be on a 10 meter band. Does anyone know how to infer the band you're on is 10 meter? Thank you ...
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Why are contest signal reports always "59" or "599"?
I've heard lots of contest exchanges, and the signal report almost always seems to be 59 for phone or 599 for Morse, even when the operator giving the report has to request information to be repeated ...
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Why aren’t emergency services using callsigns?
I’m super new to radio with nobody I know knowing it, so noob alert - plus some extraneous details in case you can comment on any of those.
I got a pair of BaoFeng BF-F8HP radios with recommended ...
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Is it possible to have multiple people talking on the same radio channel at the same time?
I understand that my question is not desireable for ham radio communication at all, but bear with me.
I want to use long range walkie talkies whose microphone is attached to an underground acoustic ...
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What does "THREE ALPHA in Virginia" mean?
I'm listening to the 40m band during Field Day and I keep hearing things like "You are THREE ALPHA in Virginia," or "do you hold me ONE ALPHA in Eastern Pennsylvania?", or "you are TWO ALPHA Maine."
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Is the NATO/ICAO or ITU figure pronunciation more common?
I know the NATO/ICAO pronunciation of modifying 3, 4, 5, and 9 to "tree", "fower", "fife", and "niner", respectively, but I just discovered the ITU figure pronunciations are vastly different.
Which ...
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Is it conventional to sign using the phonetic alphabet like people do in the military or aviation?
I know that most amateur operators simply sign at the beginning or end of a message, like
The weather is good, Kz1XXY
Would it also be customary to say that in ...
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Repeater autopatch ("phone patch"): which countries use this?
The section Operating Your Ham Radio in an Emergency from Ham Radio For Dummies recommends using an "emergency autopatch" to reach the emergency services when reporting an emergency from an amateur ...
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What's the difference between saying “CQ” or “QRZ” in a contest?
I'm listening to (or let's say I'm trying to participate in) a contest (or perhaps Field Day), using SSB.
I noticed that a station would, after completing a contact, sometimes say “CQ” and sometimes ...
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CW on phone band
In the U.S., regulations permit CW operations throughout the amateur bands. That makes the phone section of a band look tempting when the CW/digital part of the band is busy with a contest. I wonder ...
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How do I increase my phone intelligibility?
Listening to various operators at different times, I've sometimes noticed, especially during contests, that some operators are easier to understand than others, and it doesn't all seem to be due to ...
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How would one automate HF communications to a specific location?
There appears to be some significant interest in establishing a fool-proof* HF communications method for location to location communication regardless of current propagation conditions.
Given that ...
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Is hiding your voice on phone legal?
Lets say I use a computer to change my voices pitch, or use computer generated voices to hit a repeater. Is this allowed, or does it have to be my natural voice coming in on phone transmissions?
I ...
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What is the process of making a voice contact?
I got into Amateur Radio for emergency preparation and to allow me to expand my electronics hobby. Initially I didn't find much value in contesting or making contacts, but apparently there are some ...
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What bands and modes will give me voice at 3,000 miles?
I pursued Amateur Radio primarily for local emergency communications and as part of my electronics education. My only radio right now is an inexpensive 2m/70cm HT which is good for local weather ...
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Is use of the phonetic alphabet mandatory?
The phonetic alphabet is often used on amateur radio to spell out names and callsigns more clearly, especially when the clarity may be poorer. However, there are cases where I simply forget certain ...
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