I've heard of people converting GTX mobiles for HAM operation and thought that hey that sounds fun. My grandad is a ham operator but I havent seen him in a while, leaving me forced to ask this question:
How easy is it to convert a GTX or an Astro Spectra for HAM use and also what all do you have to learn for the AmOp test for licdnsing?
GTX use for HAM
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birminghamWILDCAT
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GTX use for HAM
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Tom in D.C.
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Re: GTX use for HAM
Welcome to our crazy world.
1. Contact ARRL at http://www.arrl.org to get their two books, "How To Become A Radio Amateur" and one of their Licensing Manuals, and between both of those you'll find out pretty much what you need to know about starting out in ham radio and how to get a license.
2. Starting out as you are, you probably will not want to be on 900 mHz because in most parts of the country there just are not that many people to talk to on that band. Read the introductory books to find out about different radio operating bands, which means frequencies. The 144 and 440 mHz ham bands are very active in most parts of the country.
3. The GTX is modified to operate between 902 and 928 mHz by rewriting part of the Radio Service Software. You may not ask for or obtain that information from this Board, as is clearly stated in the Forum Rules. For more information about the GTX and the Spectra go to our sister site, http://www.batlabs.com and look under Model Specific Information.
4. Please don't transmit on any radios unless/until you're licensed as a ham or authorized by your agency's systems administrator. From previous posts you've made, it sounds as if you probably are already aware of this restriction.
And let us know how you progress or if you run into any problems gathering information.
Regards,
1. Contact ARRL at http://www.arrl.org to get their two books, "How To Become A Radio Amateur" and one of their Licensing Manuals, and between both of those you'll find out pretty much what you need to know about starting out in ham radio and how to get a license.
2. Starting out as you are, you probably will not want to be on 900 mHz because in most parts of the country there just are not that many people to talk to on that band. Read the introductory books to find out about different radio operating bands, which means frequencies. The 144 and 440 mHz ham bands are very active in most parts of the country.
3. The GTX is modified to operate between 902 and 928 mHz by rewriting part of the Radio Service Software. You may not ask for or obtain that information from this Board, as is clearly stated in the Forum Rules. For more information about the GTX and the Spectra go to our sister site, http://www.batlabs.com and look under Model Specific Information.
4. Please don't transmit on any radios unless/until you're licensed as a ham or authorized by your agency's systems administrator. From previous posts you've made, it sounds as if you probably are already aware of this restriction.
And let us know how you progress or if you run into any problems gathering information.
Regards,
Tom in D.C.
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birminghamWILDCAT
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Re: GTX use for HAM
Thank you for the information. I will look into the websites provided and let you know how i do.
"Birmingham Fire and Rescue policy prevents me from commenting. I must refer you to the PIO for all questions."-PIO Capt. Mardis.