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Whether you're out hiking, commuting, or just monitoring repeaters from the garage, what's the HT (handheld transceiver) you always have within arm’s reach?

• - Is it rugged and reliable?
• - Lightweight and simple?
• - Loaded with digital modes?
• - Just sentimental?

Post a quick photo or tell us what you carry and why it’s your go-to. Even better if you show it in the wild! Clipped to your pack, running APRS on the dash, or keeping you company on the trail.

Let’s compare gear and maybe get some new ideas!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on some logo designs for HamLike.com and ended up with 5 different versions. I’m not totally sold on any one of them yet, so I figured I’d ask for your input.

Take a look at the logos below (they’ll be numbered 1–5) and let me know what you think.

• - Which one feels right for the site?
• - Which one doesn’t work?
• - Would you change anything?
• - Or if none of them feel like the right fit and you’ve got a better idea — I’d love to hear it.

This site is about community, so it makes sense to let the community

So I need to learn about these things i thing
Some kinda node thing so I can do node stuff with my Yaesu FT70DR
So who can point me the right direction?

So I resisted trying any of this
Im old man, Old school...
one day someone convinced me to try it
I ordered a Yeyhoo FT70dr on sale and a bunch of accessories of course

so I got it all going, watched 47,000 youtube videos
I have tried somethings
whats this wiresx stuff anyway?
They said i could go to other rooms and talk to people all over
but
In order to do this I have to change the local repeater to anther "room"
This makes some hamms unhappy yes i changed it back after i was done
they say I need a hotspot or something so

I think that you are making headway in trying to bring the San Diego Amateur Radio Operators together. Keep it up.

well I tried YSF on my FT0DR for a while...
I just dont like it
too many dropped messages too hard to listen to
so Im going to try DMR
a friend is loaning me a DMR radio to try and learn on
I know its a whole new learning curve...
but I have no life, no family
and a lot of time
Ill keep you updated

Oh does anyone find it irratating that yaesu only has a handful of radios thaat do fusion and almost all are $400-$800...

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The upcoming Winter Field Day begins January 24 and ends January 25. Visit the WFD.com website for more details.

Patrick K6PFG

https://www.onallbands.com/effortless-activations-my-minimalist-approach-to-pota/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL92ehleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpZhggJzfPX2x4HJvrOD39QTtTX-HBAupANFk_jDTTXSh86Y-kYSBpoD1a3L_aem_E7y4bdbhivBB6ShX4c9k4w

_**i started with a Yaeso FT70DR
I wanted to try C4FM and get into all those cool world wide talkgroups
well that turned into frustration because when you take the repeater, for a while the locals complain...
Then I thought...hey Tom try DMR that sounds like fun.
well pretty much the same end result. Its another mode for tal;king to locals on a repeater...
and if you want to try one of those fun talk groups well you get kicked off after a few minutes, the radio just goes quiet...you have to push the ptt to get back

Small meetup Sunday at Harry Griffen Regional Park at 10:00 am.

Whos ham radio friend is this? 🤣

Get together at Harry Griffen Park
June 1st. 9am - 3pm.
Bring your radio! We are just gonna set up, operate and hangout. Bring your own chair.
Thank you @"K6PFG"#4 for taking care of the necessary permits.

MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hEkvBFpQuwoYd16a7

Starts: Sunday, June 1, 2025 9:00 AM
Ends: Sunday, June 1, 2025 3:00

Running a Meshtastic device? Let’s see what you’ve got! Whether it’s a simple handheld, a mobile rig in your truck, or some DIY setup with wires everywhere, we want to check it out.

Meshtastic is growing fast, and San Diego’s network is getting stronger. Sharing our setups helps everyone expand coverage, troubleshoot issues, and swap ideas.

What to Share
📸 A pic of your setup
⚙️ What gear you’re running (radio, antenna, power setup, etc.)
🗺️ How you're using it—mobile, home node, emergency backup, off-grid comms?
💡 Any mods, custom enclosures, or cool

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Tried out the Nagoya NA-771G on my GMRS handheld. It’s a lot longer than the stock antenna, but it actually works. Definitely getting out farther and people say I sound clearer.

It’s supposed to be tuned for GMRS and from what I can tell, it is. SWR looks good.

Only thing—it’s kind of long for carrying around, but for general use it’s solid.

Anyone else using this one?

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Hey everyone! I'm curious about how you're keeping track of your QSOs.

There are so many options out there… from classic paper logs to modern apps and cloud-based tools. Some hams love N3FJP, Log4OM, HAMRS, or Ham Radio Deluxe. Others stick with QRZ, CloudLog, or even roll their own spreadsheets or Raspberry Pi setups.

So, what do you use? And more importantly, why do you like it?

Drop your favorite logging method below. Whether it's old-school or high-tech, I’d love to hear what’s working for you. If you’ve switched from one to another, what made you