I often use my dad's old ham radio to talk to the local cops......they keep asking me for my address but I expect they want to come round for free biscuits.
This video inspired me to get my ticket, I serve my country abroad in the Navy but never stopped to think anything awful could ever happen to us in the states (9/11), with everything going on today I wanted to ensure I was prepared to help my family and assist others in need when the time came again...KK4FKS, 73
Hello everyone I've been doing some operating on a HF set that I found in my uncles garage after he died. Got a question, when you make up your callsign, how can you be sure someone else isn't using it already?
@bigblockelectra oops typo in previous post. But anyway when shit hits the fan, even during tornado/hurricane season I can stay in touch with others. I also for fun try to make contacts around the world and do everynite using only 100w. I can build my own antennas in emergency and have some pre made already. I also try to do sat communications and bounce off satellites. There is alot more to learn and understand then just "rag chewing". It's all what you make of it. I like to hike up a mountain
@bigblockelektra 1 point for me is to have my own source of communications when the cell towers are jammed and there may be no power so no Internet once batteries run out well I have my 12v 32ah battery I can run QRP for along time before recharge which can be done via a car battery in case of no power. Im not dependent on AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, or Aol. I'm my own provider.
@bigblockelectra Yes, and no. I talk to many people all over the world. Sometimes I call "CQ" to try to solicit a response. Mostly, I talk to the same groups of people that I have for years. I also use digital modes quite a bit, which use a computer over the radio. There are 16 HAM radio bands that span from 1.8MHz-1300MHz -- these are the commonly used ones -- plus, there are other bands that go beyond this part of the spectrum, too. There is something for just about everybody.
@bigblockelectra Also, if you heard in the video, there are times when we go out and help with emergency communications. There have been many natural disasters (and some that weren't natural) that HAMs were the only form of communications available. Most of us has the knowledge to set up a station at a moments notice; or we are able to utilize the ones in our homes -- depending on the circumstances, maybe using alternative power sources.
@kc8ntp yes i heard that part, but large naturals disasters are not that common in most parts of the world so what would you be doing otherwise? do you just scan the waves until you find someone talking? how do you scan for other operators?
@bigblockelectra It is not always large disasters that make it necessary for HAMs to come out. As far as scanning for other operators: we have specific bands that we are allowed; and within those we have band-plans that we follow. The different bands have different propagation characteristics depending on the time of day and year -- this is the determining factor on which band(s) we use. Right now, for example, I am using the 75m band because it works good at night.
Great introduction to HAM radio. Also, we’re holding a special tribute for the HAM radio operators of the Titanic at our museums on April 9 & 10. Check out our website for more information and operating frequencies if you’d like to join in.
@TitanicBranson I worked the special event station at the museum a few years back it was a nice experience and I certainly will try again. I have relatives in Missouri and certainly wish I could have gone to see the museum. The Titanic disaster has intrigued from a very young age as have the courageous stories of Jack Phillips and Harold Bride sending out the messages which helped to save the 705 people that night.
@StinkingHobo Your mobile phone is a radio, but it depends on both a land-based tower and landline wires to work. Ham radios work even when these things stop working, and you can talk from coast to coast off a car battery. Think about that for a minute.
For those who claim that a nuclear blast will "burst" their amateur radios: Go and look up Faraday cages. Anyone interested in disaster-preparedness should consider protecting an old HT with one.
HTH.
Oh, and why anyone would throw away their cellphone because they become a radio ham is beyond me: They have completely different use cases.
I am saddened by the comments I see here, a collection of ignorance (all radios will burst in a nuke strike) not so..and bigotry. Love em or loathe them they dont start wars, and its all about international friendship and self learning. Learning about electronics, people, geography, propagation, antennas, etc. PLEASE STAY WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONES. 73s AR VA
if a ham blocks out your tv he has to resolve it with you. if he,s not going to do this he is a bad operator.he needs to look at his licence. i dont know why they operate 2000.watts power out its not needed. not suprised your tv dont work. max here 400 watts. jeff radio ham uk M6-GLH..
Ok, I really Like this video, but. One thing really bothers me, yes, he was an Amateur Radio operator. He talks about it at the end. Being on his boat, having his ham radio. HE was ONLY a NOVICE.Hardly no bandwidth privileges, only 10 meters. the boaters generally use 14.300khz A general class portion. He was a big spokesman for the arrl too, but never ever upgraded his license past novice, Novice used to expire after 2 years and was NOT renewable. Anyway, my 2cents, he will be missed. AE7HF
To continue: we don't know why he says he has all sorts of federal protections, but we don't buy it one bit. Can we call the police and have them make him take everything down or file in court to make him stop until we know everything about who he talks to and the health & safety impacts? Can we make him pay for the damage to our home electronics and the cost of the distress he has caused us? We don't think it is fair that he can do what he wants while we suffer. Thanks for any help/
@videovaultault The fcc granted him the rigth to put up a ham radio station. But it he should help you with the Interferic. There would be no problems unless you were rigth on top of his tower. What is it that the radio signals are iterfering with.
We live next door to one of these guys with his antennas and high power. He gets into everything in our house with his radios. He says we can buy filters, but we don;t feel it is fair that we have to spend our own money because this guy wants to operate his radios & antennas. Is there any way we can force him to stop and to take down his antennas and stop operating? We don't know the health & safety impact his radios have on the neighborhood and we also don't know who he talks to.
@videovaultault i am a ham and asked my neighbors if i interfered with there tv or radio and i dont. of course i dont go above 70 watts of power and only use morse code and dont need high power. he may use high power which might cause a problem but usually if you have cable tv he should not interfere with your tv. if he has a loose connecton or a bad feed cable it might cause a problem. usually hams will give you a filter just to keep the peace. it is between you and him. talk to him,
He's very correct. I volunteered in the Gulf Coast after Katrina. No cell phones, no internet- just Ham radio. If not for the Ham radio guys we would have had zero communication.
I love ham radio. I've only been in the hobby for a week, but its great, and im part of the local drt, and its great to do what you can to help your community.
Yes, Walter Cronkite was licensed, with the call sign KB2GSD. You may have heard this by listening right through to near the end, or watching the end credits.
@licencefreeham I think the department of homeland security would find this comment interesting...did you know your comment can be construed as a terroristic threat.
@KC0TCH sorry you have misconstrued my lighthearted remark. The irony in it was meant to indicate that it's almost as if some people would wish for a disaster so that they could find application for their radio skills.
I don't wish for disasters nor do I advocate or condone any inappropriate on air behaviour whatsoever.
Folks, an Amateur Radio license (Ham Radio) does not require knowledge of Morse Code anymore! The test to obtain a license is multiple choice, and easy to get (2 nights of study).
@AudiophileTubes Very true and there is also the option of taking classes over a period of one or several weekends which might be best for some people. Many clubs offer classes but unfortunately it requires searching for one in your area who is offering such programs.
@AudiophileTubes If it is so easy, then what is your callsign? Mine is NV6R and I hold an Extra Class license. I really doubt that you could study the Extra examine for 2-nights and pass it! Yes, it is a lot easier to pass than when I was first licensed, but the Extra Class is still harder than what the average person wants to try -- that is why there is still not that many Extras out there! If it was so easy, then all HAMs would be one!
I finally finnished reading the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. I filed for and recived a Federal Registration Number (FRN) at the FCC's web site. Next step visit the SARATOGA FIRE STATION (which is the closest place to me giving the tests) and take the Level 1 Technician class test.
@licencefreeham the reason they don't like that is because it is illegal you can get into a lot of trouble like that. also that callsign you made up is an instant give away they use certain codes depending on your location your callsign does not meet that standerd.
Although i love this hobby there is way too much negativity from the old school hams towards the new hams. yeah i know the CW test is gone and the testing is a lot less technical than it was "back in the day" but we cant help that. Pretty much for the most part, alot of the hams ive met are well, assholes, and very cold towards the new hams. just go to any ham club and you will see what i mean. This has to change or the hobby will die off.
@K9FON i dont beleive that, most cw people will be happy to teach anyone that wants to learn cw. but most hams i know were 2 meter people who now are HF guys. yes code is hard to learn if you dont want to learn it and i dont care one way or the other. the test hasnt changed much that i can see took me three tries to get to my level.
bosshogg013641, it all depends, usually on a repeater designated by either ares for disaster or skywarn for weather for local traffic and then certain hf bands for national disaster.
You mean those clustered frequencies that 10+ people are transmitting on all at once? Trying to see whos radio can over power who? The same people that show their ignorance OTA? CB'ers are the amateurs. Ham is where its at.
@CapnPuff i am an emergency responder with my county CERT Team in northeast NJ and i have five major highways that run through my area and I monitor emergency situations with my mobile and portable cb. i'm not saying ham radio sucks hell i would love to get a ham radio when I'm not driving around
skippyxskippy:Walter did not get us into the Vietnam conflict.,politicians and previous Presidents did!..Sure beats the dictatorship in the "W" years!
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I cannot believe you all adorn this pig, he was nothing but a socialist who wanted the US to SURRENDER OUR SOVEREIGNTY. He believed it was time to dump the constitution and move forward. I hope he burns in hell!
I don't care how much he reminds you of your childhood!
Dear Sir..We will all Miss you dearly. Thank you for
everything you Gave us! Thank you KB2GSD for being "a ham!" I knew Ham Radio was really important, but never so much as when I read this. You put it into the "words" it needed so it is really understood! Incredible! viewpoints3
what ever you do don't take this off of here this is what got me to get my tech a year ago and help me get pumped up to take the general yesterday and I passed
Im glad that this little show we produced back in 2003 had such a positive impact on you and that it brought you to the hobby. Now, its your turn to "share the magic" of ham radio with others. If you can get just one more person to join our ranks, then you will have given the hobby a lasting legacy. --
Walter Cronkite was a big liberal phony, who had a liberal agenda. It is also a known fact that he became a ham so that he could meet young boys, if you know what I mean there jerky !
I seen this day before yesterday at the class. I didn't realize he was a ham. I didn't realize that ham radio was so effective in emergency situations. I passed the tech by the way awaiting my call sign.
73 OM, thank you for being you. The world, journalism, sailing and Ham Radio appreciate your honest touch and integrity. May we all strive to emulate your good character. de WF6J
RIP KB2GSD, You reported the news like you saw it. I will forget that famous line at the end of the newscast, "And that's the way it is!" Silent Key and 73 KB2GSD from KJ4DRN, Clear and monitoring and standing by!
The subtext to Walter's theme is that most people are entirely dependent on a faceless and tyrannical gov't or paid subscriptions to monopoly service providers for communicating with family and loved-ones. Does that make you feel safe, or in control of your life? Hams are a community of achievement-oriented folks who make their own path. We learn together, we make our own fun. We find a family bond in a lifetime of learning nature's technology. 73's KB2GSD, this is KI4WOU standing by.
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This is such a joke! This might be what hams want the public to believe, but anyone that has listened to the bands knows this isn't true. Hams are not polite, full of themselves, and far from being helpful to anyone unless your in the click.
Although I have to agree with the click comment. I recently moved and were I moved to I'm the only operator or people do not know my call so why respond?
I often use my dad's old ham radio to talk to the local cops......they keep asking me for my address but I expect they want to come round for free biscuits.
NewHamOnTheAir 4 weeks ago
@NewHamOnTheAir hahah
ProblemForSolution 2 days ago
I am on Beef Radio as I don't like Ham. If you are vegetarian perhaps you might try Carrot Radio...
NewHamOnTheAir 1 month ago
@NewHamOnTheAir LOLOLOLOL...if you where a hunger striker then what means of communication can a man use!!??
teamfab 1 month ago
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NewHamOnTheAir 1 month ago
This video inspired me to get my ticket, I serve my country abroad in the Navy but never stopped to think anything awful could ever happen to us in the states (9/11), with everything going on today I wanted to ensure I was prepared to help my family and assist others in need when the time came again...KK4FKS, 73
Moonchild7474 1 month ago in playlist RADIO
Walter Cronkite explain what ham radio is, and why he is (was) a ham.
BlueSierraBear 3 months ago
Amateur Radio will always be ahead of the game ...;-)
73 !
patchcords 3 months ago
@AmateurRadioExpert Ok. There we are then. Some expert you are.
Islamisvile 4 months ago
ham radio is brilliant and all hams are super experts who we must all worship OK
NewHamOnTheAir 4 months ago
Hello everyone I've been doing some operating on a HF set that I found in my uncles garage after he died. Got a question, when you make up your callsign, how can you be sure someone else isn't using it already?
NewHamOnTheAir 5 months ago
@NewHamOnTheAir you do not make up a callsign you get a specific callsign from the fcc (us) or similar agency in your country
reply if you need help
hamateurradio 5 months ago
@hamateurradio Unless you're using CB or some other license free system, in which you just make up your own handle and take it from there really ;)
SepradistPhantom 5 months ago
@StinkingHobo haha you're joking right? lol
BlanchProductions 5 months ago
@StinkingHobo
You are what you are!
N8JUQ
rkt4052 5 months ago
What Space Shuttle? @ 4:40 Sad time for America's Space Program now...
clipdan 5 months ago
I Miss Walter
YourTubeVideoss 5 months ago
Amateur TV is so much fun Fast Scan TV
Go to k6ben.com . Take a look and see all the fun you
can have. Hope to see you on TV .
sailor758 6 months ago
butt truckers
tonytonytee 7 months ago
@bigblockelectra oops typo in previous post. But anyway when shit hits the fan, even during tornado/hurricane season I can stay in touch with others. I also for fun try to make contacts around the world and do everynite using only 100w. I can build my own antennas in emergency and have some pre made already. I also try to do sat communications and bounce off satellites. There is alot more to learn and understand then just "rag chewing". It's all what you make of it. I like to hike up a mountain
y00n1x 7 months ago
@bigblockelektra 1 point for me is to have my own source of communications when the cell towers are jammed and there may be no power so no Internet once batteries run out well I have my 12v 32ah battery I can run QRP for along time before recharge which can be done via a car battery in case of no power. Im not dependent on AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, or Aol. I'm my own provider.
y00n1x 7 months ago
what is the point of ham radio? is it just looking around for other operators to talk to?
bigblockelectra 7 months ago
@bigblockelectra Yes, and no. I talk to many people all over the world. Sometimes I call "CQ" to try to solicit a response. Mostly, I talk to the same groups of people that I have for years. I also use digital modes quite a bit, which use a computer over the radio. There are 16 HAM radio bands that span from 1.8MHz-1300MHz -- these are the commonly used ones -- plus, there are other bands that go beyond this part of the spectrum, too. There is something for just about everybody.
kc8ntp 7 months ago
@bigblockelectra Also, if you heard in the video, there are times when we go out and help with emergency communications. There have been many natural disasters (and some that weren't natural) that HAMs were the only form of communications available. Most of us has the knowledge to set up a station at a moments notice; or we are able to utilize the ones in our homes -- depending on the circumstances, maybe using alternative power sources.
kc8ntp 7 months ago
@kc8ntp yes i heard that part, but large naturals disasters are not that common in most parts of the world so what would you be doing otherwise? do you just scan the waves until you find someone talking? how do you scan for other operators?
bigblockelectra 7 months ago
@bigblockelectra It is not always large disasters that make it necessary for HAMs to come out. As far as scanning for other operators: we have specific bands that we are allowed; and within those we have band-plans that we follow. The different bands have different propagation characteristics depending on the time of day and year -- this is the determining factor on which band(s) we use. Right now, for example, I am using the 75m band because it works good at night.
kc8ntp 7 months ago
@StinkingHobo maybe they just wanted you to ditch the smelly clothes and take a bath. Get a life.
chatrodger 8 months ago
@StinkingHobo
I detect a hint of BS...
TRAVELASIA 8 months ago
You'll need more than a VHF/UHF radio to talk to Walter....
He's been dead since 2009!
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JessaWefgdhjfew 9 months ago
I wish Walter was still around, I would be calling CQ for him. -KC9TSU
KC9TSU 10 months ago
great video. thanks for sharing
clipdan 10 months ago
Really nice video! de SM4XFJ
joohan20 10 months ago
thx from vk3 atr
smipe2001 10 months ago
Very Good
from m1cqr u.k.
rjfield895 11 months ago
Great introduction to HAM radio. Also, we’re holding a special tribute for the HAM radio operators of the Titanic at our museums on April 9 & 10. Check out our website for more information and operating frequencies if you’d like to join in.
TitanicBranson 11 months ago
@TitanicBranson I worked the special event station at the museum a few years back it was a nice experience and I certainly will try again. I have relatives in Missouri and certainly wish I could have gone to see the museum. The Titanic disaster has intrigued from a very young age as have the courageous stories of Jack Phillips and Harold Bride sending out the messages which helped to save the 705 people that night.
bratina501 11 months ago
@bratina501 I am glad to hear you enjoyed your last visit and got to work the station; hopefully you can see the museum during your next visit.
TitanicBranson 11 months ago
Best video out to explain to people why amateur radio is important. Don't let the hobby die.
73, kj4rkb
KJ4RKB 11 months ago 2
@StinkingHobo Your mobile phone is a radio, but it depends on both a land-based tower and landline wires to work. Ham radios work even when these things stop working, and you can talk from coast to coast off a car battery. Think about that for a minute.
AMVVir 11 months ago
That's good! Radio аматоры will be always.
majorkiev 11 months ago
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w0cpm 1 year ago
For those who claim that a nuclear blast will "burst" their amateur radios: Go and look up Faraday cages. Anyone interested in disaster-preparedness should consider protecting an old HT with one.
HTH.
Oh, and why anyone would throw away their cellphone because they become a radio ham is beyond me: They have completely different use cases.
2E0FNG 1 year ago
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w0cpm 1 year ago
I am saddened by the comments I see here, a collection of ignorance (all radios will burst in a nuke strike) not so..and bigotry. Love em or loathe them they dont start wars, and its all about international friendship and self learning. Learning about electronics, people, geography, propagation, antennas, etc. PLEASE STAY WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONES. 73s AR VA
BunkyOhare 1 year ago
This S.O.B. advanced the cause of the New World Order.
AlongTheFarClimbDown 1 year ago
anyone know of a good ham radio powered by aa batteries?
Chriznak 1 year ago
@Chriznak easy vx-5r with special battery compartiment
Jside68 1 year ago
@Jside68 by "easy" are you referring to how hard the radio is to use or that the question is easy to answer?
Chriznak 1 year ago
I will get that license. Some Day?
Nipermag0061 1 year ago
@TheDiddlysquat
If you aren't happy with Walter or Ham Radio in general please feel free to decline to comment.
DurhamRegionHamGuy 1 year ago
Mr. Cronkite is truly a legend. 73
BGAndrea 1 year ago
Well done Walter, your a top guy.
Andy (M0BAH) 73 to you.
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RIP KB2GSD and 73's KD5LDE
suthnbikerman47 1 year ago
nice
10SD112 1 year ago
Yes 73's Walt from AE4UJ (expired, but am renewing EXTRA CLASS )
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73 From YU4EVA
borije 1 year ago
Its time for me to relicense..Ill be back on air soon
wattstarr911 1 year ago
KB2GSD you will be missed.
gbowne1 1 year ago
lol copyright at the start.
traffety 1 year ago
if a ham blocks out your tv he has to resolve it with you. if he,s not going to do this he is a bad operator.he needs to look at his licence. i dont know why they operate 2000.watts power out its not needed. not suprised your tv dont work. max here 400 watts. jeff radio ham uk M6-GLH..
petchharrison 1 year ago
very interesting i hope the plt and pla so called experts were watching this..jeff,,
M6-GLH ..radio ham from the uk...
petchharrison 1 year ago
good veiwing show ham radio operators allway ready to put there hobby into use
marc in bletchley g6xeg
marcbletchley 1 year ago
Ok, I really Like this video, but. One thing really bothers me, yes, he was an Amateur Radio operator. He talks about it at the end. Being on his boat, having his ham radio. HE was ONLY a NOVICE.Hardly no bandwidth privileges, only 10 meters. the boaters generally use 14.300khz A general class portion. He was a big spokesman for the arrl too, but never ever upgraded his license past novice, Novice used to expire after 2 years and was NOT renewable. Anyway, my 2cents, he will be missed. AE7HF
colinsphoneemail 1 year ago
I really think that the American Radio Relay League should at least consider making an updated version of this video.
silverdrumvideo 1 year ago
even for a guy from germany, w.c. is the face of american evening news.
didn´t know, he died last year.
Rest In Peace, Walter.
tremorist 1 year ago
RIP Watt 73's AE4UJ
YuTubeOO 1 year ago
Right the F#(K On !
Walter Cronkite is a TRUE KING !
... and that's the way it is
911fever 1 year ago
To continue: we don't know why he says he has all sorts of federal protections, but we don't buy it one bit. Can we call the police and have them make him take everything down or file in court to make him stop until we know everything about who he talks to and the health & safety impacts? Can we make him pay for the damage to our home electronics and the cost of the distress he has caused us? We don't think it is fair that he can do what he wants while we suffer. Thanks for any help/
videovaultault 1 year ago
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KB1PTH 1 year ago
@videovaultault The fcc granted him the rigth to put up a ham radio station. But it he should help you with the Interferic. There would be no problems unless you were rigth on top of his tower. What is it that the radio signals are iterfering with.
KB1PTH 1 year ago
We live next door to one of these guys with his antennas and high power. He gets into everything in our house with his radios. He says we can buy filters, but we don;t feel it is fair that we have to spend our own money because this guy wants to operate his radios & antennas. Is there any way we can force him to stop and to take down his antennas and stop operating? We don't know the health & safety impact his radios have on the neighborhood and we also don't know who he talks to.
videovaultault 1 year ago
@videovaultault i am a ham and asked my neighbors if i interfered with there tv or radio and i dont. of course i dont go above 70 watts of power and only use morse code and dont need high power. he may use high power which might cause a problem but usually if you have cable tv he should not interfere with your tv. if he has a loose connecton or a bad feed cable it might cause a problem. usually hams will give you a filter just to keep the peace. it is between you and him. talk to him,
eogg25 1 year ago
Old Good Buddy Wal, over and out.
deltadude61 1 year ago
Very Good Video, this is what we call HAM RADIO de 9W6KOM 73
wongmainis 1 year ago
RPT 59+++++++++++++ de vu3cpc
vu3cpc 1 year ago
He's very correct. I volunteered in the Gulf Coast after Katrina. No cell phones, no internet- just Ham radio. If not for the Ham radio guys we would have had zero communication.
bhstone1 1 year ago
hello from 327SD110 and good DX
327SD110 1 year ago
I love ham radio. I've only been in the hobby for a week, but its great, and im part of the local drt, and its great to do what you can to help your community.
73's
KJ6GZL
zackdl 1 year ago
If you had viewed the entire contents of this video you would know that Walter Cronkite's call sign was KB2GSD.
By the way, Barry Goldwater's call sign was K7UGA. And there are a number of other famous hams.
fatkinson1954 1 year ago
Does anyone know if "Ol' Walt" was licensed? I seem to remember that he was maybe not. Any help?
Wa3ypx 1 year ago
Yes, Walter Cronkite was licensed, with the call sign KB2GSD. You may have heard this by listening right through to near the end, or watching the end credits.
vk1pe 1 year ago
Cool video Walter, 73 in the after life, i hope it has radio too!
48alfaone 1 year ago
Ham Radio is where its at
kd0duj 1 year ago
This is some of the reason I finally worked on getting my amature radio license.
KB3UFB
Hubby4Ffun 1 year ago
Glad you are dead, you commie hack
theblackcrowe2003 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. Great video.
USNERDOC 1 year ago
Thanks X 1000 for posting this fantastic video!!
learning41230 1 year ago
Thank you For videos
A61RJ 1 year ago
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licencefreeham 1 year ago
I think this is a very good hobby..
Its a way to take communication..
AldicHollow 1 year ago
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licencefreeham 1 year ago
@licencefreeham I think the department of homeland security would find this comment interesting...did you know your comment can be construed as a terroristic threat.
KC0TCH 1 year ago
@KC0TCH sorry you have misconstrued my lighthearted remark. The irony in it was meant to indicate that it's almost as if some people would wish for a disaster so that they could find application for their radio skills.
I don't wish for disasters nor do I advocate or condone any inappropriate on air behaviour whatsoever.
licencefreeham 1 year ago
Folks, an Amateur Radio license (Ham Radio) does not require knowledge of Morse Code anymore! The test to obtain a license is multiple choice, and easy to get (2 nights of study).
AudiophileTubes 2 years ago 8
@AudiophileTubes really? thats good. cuz i want to get one. im a storm spotter.
stormspotter67 1 year ago
@AudiophileTubes Very true and there is also the option of taking classes over a period of one or several weekends which might be best for some people. Many clubs offer classes but unfortunately it requires searching for one in your area who is offering such programs.
bratina501 11 months ago
@AudiophileTubes If it is so easy, then what is your callsign? Mine is NV6R and I hold an Extra Class license. I really doubt that you could study the Extra examine for 2-nights and pass it! Yes, it is a lot easier to pass than when I was first licensed, but the Extra Class is still harder than what the average person wants to try -- that is why there is still not that many Extras out there! If it was so easy, then all HAMs would be one!
kc8ntp 7 months ago
I'd quite like to speak to Walter as he seems a top bloke
licencefreeham 2 years ago 4
@licencefreeham he's dead....
WarThug13 10 months ago
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licencefreeham 2 years ago
If you don't register you should still read the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual so you know what your doing on air.
draconiandevil01 2 years ago
I finally finnished reading the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual. I filed for and recived a Federal Registration Number (FRN) at the FCC's web site. Next step visit the SARATOGA FIRE STATION (which is the closest place to me giving the tests) and take the Level 1 Technician class test.
draconiandevil01 2 years ago
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licencefreeham 2 years ago 2
@licencefreeham the reason they don't like that is because it is illegal you can get into a lot of trouble like that. also that callsign you made up is an instant give away they use certain codes depending on your location your callsign does not meet that standerd.
gatepc 2 years ago
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licencefreeham 2 years ago
@licencefreeham
LoL
freddy77777 1 year ago
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licencefreeham 1 year ago
'electricity is out in the entire town and I may have the only working generator!'
well stick your generator up your ass you twat.....no one cares about you and your silly CB radio good buddy
utterfanny 2 years ago
RIP Walter
Y0uEnj0yMyself 2 years ago
Although i love this hobby there is way too much negativity from the old school hams towards the new hams. yeah i know the CW test is gone and the testing is a lot less technical than it was "back in the day" but we cant help that. Pretty much for the most part, alot of the hams ive met are well, assholes, and very cold towards the new hams. just go to any ham club and you will see what i mean. This has to change or the hobby will die off.
K9FON 2 years ago 2
@K9FON i dont beleive that, most cw people will be happy to teach anyone that wants to learn cw. but most hams i know were 2 meter people who now are HF guys. yes code is hard to learn if you dont want to learn it and i dont care one way or the other. the test hasnt changed much that i can see took me three tries to get to my level.
eogg25 1 year ago
NICE VIDEO!!!!
iv3vjh 2 years ago
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Up yours Walter !!!
SuperJerkyBoys 2 years ago
Super jerky boys is a retard!!!!!!!!!!
jukeboxohio1 2 years ago
im just getting into ham and im wondering what channel do you broadcast a disaster and weather on?
bosshogg013641 2 years ago
bosshogg013641, it all depends, usually on a repeater designated by either ares for disaster or skywarn for weather for local traffic and then certain hf bands for national disaster.
KC0TCH 2 years ago
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Channel 69 with your boyfriend !
SuperJerkyBoys 2 years ago
u aint got nothin better to do except put dumb ass comments on youtube? Get a life.
bosshogg013641 2 years ago
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jetstreamguy 2 years ago
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Now dont 4get the little old C.B. Operator! 10-Foooooo!
HerbWalker 2 years ago
You mean those clustered frequencies that 10+ people are transmitting on all at once? Trying to see whos radio can over power who? The same people that show their ignorance OTA? CB'ers are the amateurs. Ham is where its at.
LEBThe3 2 years ago
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take your Cb and shove it up your ass, ham radio is where its at.
CapnPuff 2 years ago 11
@CapnPuff i am an emergency responder with my county CERT Team in northeast NJ and i have five major highways that run through my area and I monitor emergency situations with my mobile and portable cb. i'm not saying ham radio sucks hell i would love to get a ham radio when I'm not driving around
themooseisontheloose 1 year ago
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Walter was a LID!
wrhysg61 2 years ago
sounds like you are jealous of Walter Cronkite, which makes YOU the lid operator!
amateurextra58 2 years ago 3
Walter him self was a Ham operator
5410driver 2 years ago 6
Walter was from Houston Teas so was dan Rather dont mess with TEXAS
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specteaserful 2 years ago
skippyxskippy:Walter did not get us into the Vietnam conflict.,politicians and previous Presidents did!..Sure beats the dictatorship in the "W" years!
redman840 2 years ago
Haha, agreed.
LittleBizzle21 2 years ago
Nice video with a strong message.
DrGreg35 2 years ago 2
I maybe have the only working generator ??? so what stuff your generator up your arse
PrinceDumbass 2 years ago
We're gonna miss you Walter.
73 from Cam VE2SO
ve2so 2 years ago 2
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I cannot believe you all adorn this pig, he was nothing but a socialist who wanted the US to SURRENDER OUR SOVEREIGNTY. He believed it was time to dump the constitution and move forward. I hope he burns in hell!
I don't care how much he reminds you of your childhood!
WAKE-UP-PEOPLE! "SMELL THE DEPRESSION"
skippyxskippy 2 years ago
calm down senator mccarthy...also socialism and communism are two different things
myguitardidyermom12 2 years ago
Go back and read it again Sigmund!
skippyxskippy 2 years ago
go back to your survival retreat before i taunt you a second time.
myguitardidyermom12 2 years ago
Walter was from Texas dont mess with Texas
Hfireman1 2 years ago 2
actually he was from St Joseph Missouri.
KC0TCH 2 years ago
Dear Sir..We will all Miss you dearly. Thank you for
everything you Gave us! Thank you KB2GSD for being "a ham!" I knew Ham Radio was really important, but never so much as when I read this. You put it into the "words" it needed so it is really understood! Incredible! viewpoints3
viewpoints3 2 years ago
what ever you do don't take this off of here this is what got me to get my tech a year ago and help me get pumped up to take the general yesterday and I passed
rip all silent keys
tkdteen2 2 years ago
Im glad that this little show we produced back in 2003 had such a positive impact on you and that it brought you to the hobby. Now, its your turn to "share the magic" of ham radio with others. If you can get just one more person to join our ranks, then you will have given the hobby a lasting legacy. --
Bill Pasterenak, WA6ITF - Producer
newsmaninla 2 years ago
Walter Cronkite was a big liberal phony, who had a liberal agenda. It is also a known fact that he became a ham so that he could meet young boys, if you know what I mean there jerky !
SuperJerkyBoys 2 years ago
Lucky to have grown up listening to his credible reporting. With deep respect and appreciation RIP Walter. de KB9YNJ
4fingers4strings 2 years ago
this helped me know that i made the right choice by getting my tech which i have had for 1 year+
tkdteen2 2 years ago
I seen this day before yesterday at the class. I didn't realize he was a ham. I didn't realize that ham radio was so effective in emergency situations. I passed the tech by the way awaiting my call sign.
lovedastench 2 years ago
73 OM, thank you for being you. The world, journalism, sailing and Ham Radio appreciate your honest touch and integrity. May we all strive to emulate your good character. de WF6J
webshopper 2 years ago
Walter, you were a CLASS ACT all the way!
sophiegromit 2 years ago 2
Thank you KB2GSD for all you contributed in this life. May your cosmic journey continue in the best possible manner.
73 de 4X1MK
soulrongang 2 years ago
we'll miss you, uncle walt! 73 OM!
tomintexas 2 years ago
RIP KB2GSD, You reported the news like you saw it. I will forget that famous line at the end of the newscast, "And that's the way it is!" Silent Key and 73 KB2GSD from KJ4DRN, Clear and monitoring and standing by!
rdh72 2 years ago
Make that never forget. My apologies. KJ4DRN
rdh72 2 years ago
the last thing he said on air was
'aaaarrrrggggghhhhhhhhhhh.....'
PunchMeNowPlease 2 years ago
Walter Cronkite, KB2GSD, was a *real* newsman who reported *real* news. I miss him.
KB2GSD, 73 AND RIP DE KC4AZO.
georgiaroadgeek 2 years ago
The subtext to Walter's theme is that most people are entirely dependent on a faceless and tyrannical gov't or paid subscriptions to monopoly service providers for communicating with family and loved-ones. Does that make you feel safe, or in control of your life? Hams are a community of achievement-oriented folks who make their own path. We learn together, we make our own fun. We find a family bond in a lifetime of learning nature's technology. 73's KB2GSD, this is KI4WOU standing by.
iaresquared 2 years ago
RIP KB2GSD & 73 OM de KA3PYL
AshburnStadium 2 years ago
Silent Key for Walter Cronkite may he rest in peace
73 de N7COF
SRPenzanceLaphroaig 2 years ago
Rest In Peace Mr C - KB1SDQ
FirePhotog 2 years ago
to walter cronkite ,rest in peace, from Hank, N2GCN
Hank0531 2 years ago
Rest in Peace OM.
Fair Winds and Following Seas!
TNX & 73 de K9TMS
k9tms 2 years ago
RIP - CRONKITE
kd7mxi 2 years ago
Such a great man in so many ways. May you Rest In Peace W3MLK.
de KC9IED
KC9IED 2 years ago
RIP Mr Cronkite de W3MLK
tazman19966 2 years ago
TNX & 73 OM
VE5BCK
VE5BCK 2 years ago
RIP OM
NW9T
moregon 2 years ago
Walter 599 rip om
ke4wbo 2 years ago
RIP OM
NZ3M 2 years ago
Rest
In
Peace
1916-2009
WA5MUF 2 years ago
What a great way to promote ham radio AND WHAT A GREAT ANCHORMAN YOU WERE MAY YOU RIP 73s WALTER CRONKITE KB2GSD SK
waverider227 2 years ago
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waverider227 2 years ago
Very good!
WA5MUF 2 years ago
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ham = spazzer
PunchMeNowPlease 2 years ago
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This is such a joke! This might be what hams want the public to believe, but anyone that has listened to the bands knows this isn't true. Hams are not polite, full of themselves, and far from being helpful to anyone unless your in the click.
ki4qpu 2 years ago
just because you're rude does'nt mean other hams are. all of my local hams are great people.
KC0TCH 2 years ago
No most ham operators are good people.
Although I have to agree with the click comment. I recently moved and were I moved to I'm the only operator or people do not know my call so why respond?
73's
fraggle09027 2 years ago 2
It is a good tool to teach people about electricity and communication. It is a great alternative for emergencies or hurricanes. Don't Knock it.
themattster1991 2 years ago