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Forum: Radio Communications

CB, VHF, HF, FRS, etc. This is the place to talk about radio communications for 4x4, outdoor, emergency and recreational use.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: What's your call?

    OK....I'll kick off the forum. Who's a ham? When did you get your first call sign? What call signs do you presently hold? What qualifications do...

    Started by sdillen, November 2nd, 2006 12:03 pm
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: What radio do you use?

    Getting my amateur licence in february and I was just wondering: -What radio do you use in your vehicle? -What do you like/dislike about it?...

    Started by 94sahara, December 14th, 2011 09:31 pm
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: The "Official" VHF Frequency for Fourwheelers

    After a lot of discussion (see: http://bb.bc4x4.com/showthread.php?t=119040&page=3), we've decided that 146.460 is the default VHF frequency for...

    Started by lars, February 20th, 2009 08:10 am
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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Commercial vs ham radios on commercial vs ham frequencies

    I thought Greg's post regarding this topic was so good that I have created a new thread/sticky for it. - lars Speaking of mis-information... ...

    Started by Greg, August 4th, 2009 02:04 am
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    August 12th, 2011 05:26 pm Go to last post
  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Useful Antenna Information Every CB'er Should Know

    Provided by Firestick. Interesting stuff. Things Every CB'er Should Know From Firestik� Antenna Co. Technical Support Copyright �

    Started by Biff, January 13th, 2008 11:03 pm
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  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: Is your CB not transmitting/receiving very well?

    Toygasm and others with CBs that suffer from extemely short range: Are you using fibreglass antennas? ie. Firestick, Skipshooter, Diesel... ...

    Started by Greg, December 9th, 2009 01:09 am
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  1. Seeking interest in Advanced Amateur Radio course

    The Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club is looking to see if people are interested in an advanced amateur radio course. This course would be much more in...

    Started by Xterra 4ever, November 17th, 2012 12:44 pm
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    May 13th, 2013 08:41 am Go to last post
  2. New resource road freqs posted, with details

    http://www.quads.ca/forum1/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=23233 Nice that there will not be any sub-audible tones used, and that all freqs are high-power.

    Started by Greg, April 30th, 2013 08:39 pm
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    May 1st, 2013 06:24 am Go to last post
  3. HAM Radio Course May 4 and 5, 2013

    Once again, the Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club will be putting on a ham radio basic operator's course on May 4 and 5, 2013. The format is geared...

    Started by Xterra 4ever, March 14th, 2013 03:11 pm
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  4. Recent Ham course grads

    There have been a number of ham courses recently. Just wondering if you passed. If you did, what's your call and did you get a radio yet. If so,...

    Started by Roy, February 27th, 2013 05:53 pm
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    March 27th, 2013 12:44 pm Go to last post
  5. Thumbs up HAM Radio Course - Feb 2, 3, 9 and 10th

    Basic Amateur Radio Licensing Course Feb 2, 3, 9 and 10th Old Fire Hall #3, 28465 Fraser Hwy, Abbotsford BC Saturday hours: 9am to 4pm Sunday...

    Started by BumpNSpin, January 17th, 2013 02:22 pm
    amateur, ham, vhf
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  6. Ham Radio Course - January 19 & 20, 2013

    Once again, the Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club will be putting on a ham radio basic operator's course on January 19 and 20, 2013. The format is...

    Started by Xterra 4ever, November 4th, 2012 10:49 am
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  7. APRS - plotting vehicle locations

    One of the technologies that spurred my interest into amateur radio is APRS (automatic position reporting system). See here for more info. What...

    Started by lars, September 25th, 2007 04:02 pm
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  8. Best GPS to use with Kenwood D710 for APRS?

    Trying to get together and price out a parts list for a mobile setup. Anyone with APRS experience, what's your favourite/best setup to use as a GPS...

    Started by 94sahara, November 12th, 2012 08:35 pm
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  9. Any Ham Operator Courses Coming Up?

    I'm interested in taking a course with the "off-roader" in mind. Has anyone heard of one coming up this winter? I couldn't make the one offered in...

    Started by Socco, November 3rd, 2012 09:04 pm
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    November 4th, 2012 09:00 am Go to last post
  10. Ham Radio Course - October 13/14, 2012

    Once again, the Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club will be putting on a ham radio basic operator's course on October 13 and 14, 2012. The format is...

    Started by Xterra 4ever, August 27th, 2012 07:36 pm
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  11. ICOM IC2200H

    Picked up one of these VHF's the other day from Burnaby Radio. I was steered to this over dual band as the guys told me that for FSR's and general...

    Started by Swivel Head, June 24th, 2010 09:31 pm
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  12. Where to buy antenna?

    I live in the valley and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good store to purchase an antenna for my cb radio?

    Started by Gunngee_.300, July 15th, 2012 11:04 am
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  13. motorola radio programing

    i have a motorola CDM 1250 i need programmed..............anyone here have the software to do it or know someone who does? Brian VE7ZZP

    Started by J20, June 16th, 2012 03:54 pm
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  14. What do you Use?

    I'm going to get my amateur license this week and have been looking at radios. Right now, the main purpose would be to monitor the FSR Channels chat...

    Started by cruiserhead, June 12th, 2012 05:34 pm
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    June 21st, 2012 09:54 pm Go to last post
  15. Chameleon V1 & V2 Antennas

    Just wondering if anyone has experience with the Chameleon V1 or V2 multiband antennas? I'd like to know how well they operate in the various bands ...

    Started by canucksafari, May 3rd, 2012 11:54 am
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    May 16th, 2012 08:40 pm Go to last post
  16. Who has HAM plates?

    as a brand new HAM I am wondering :)

    Started by Tx, April 24th, 2012 07:25 am
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  17. Ham Radio Course April 21/22, 2012

    Once again, the Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club will be putting on a ham radio basic operator's course on April 21 and 22, 2012. The format is...

    Started by Xterra 4ever, March 8th, 2012 09:28 pm
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  18. it is illegal to use a marine VHF radio on land!

    Is it? not require a license to operate a VHF radio on boat, but you do need a license if you use it on land? :help

    Started by redarmy, June 16th, 2009 11:45 pm
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  19. Lightbulb Soldering PL-259 Connector

    https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-52zO7_E997w/T4tFYfdzhQI/AAAAAAAAAAk/L71Szkrd-8g/s800/PL-259%252001.jpg ...

    Started by 94sahara, April 15th, 2012 03:14 pm
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  20. looking for a key beeper finder

    Googled the term for the local delta or vancouver area. nothing. Called around nothing. Thesource does not have them. Missing my keys and brought out...

    Started by jollygreen, April 10th, 2012 03:16 pm
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  21. Radio TX issues

    So I bought my FT-8800R (VHF/UHF), and installed it with a Larsen dual band NMO antenna which is mounted on my curbside fender about 10" from my FM...

    Started by Phoshious, April 8th, 2012 04:26 pm
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  22. Icom radio equipment

    Hello, recently a family member passed away and I inherited parts of his radio equipment. For the most part it is Icom stuff and from what I gather...

    Started by nighthawk73, April 6th, 2012 07:35 pm
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    April 6th, 2012 09:22 pm Go to last post
  23. Bought my first radio!

    I finally decided on a radio and purchased it. Bought the Yaesu FT-8800R which has got everything I want (plus some...!) Just have to wait for it to...

    Started by Phoshious, April 1st, 2012 07:04 pm
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  24. Soldering PL-259 Connector

    I am currently putting a CB radio in my truck. I ordered all my pieces from Walcott CB and received it all in the mail today. First thing I noticed...

    Started by FordGuru, March 23rd, 2012 08:25 pm
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    March 23rd, 2012 10:07 pm Go to last post
  25. Wink Ok going to get my Ham Licence in Surrey starting in January 9 week course

    Ok I put it off long enough I am going for my Ham license in January on that 9 week course in Surrey.I really just need my license for a mobile in my...

    Started by legend56bc, December 16th, 2011 03:13 pm
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    March 19th, 2012 10:34 pm Go to last post

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