Category: K6UDA Radio Show

Lunchtime live show on portable antenns, tuners and the ultimate force multiplier for preppers.

About a month or so ago, I realized I hadn’t seen any reviews on a fairly anticipated mobile radio that has been out in the wild for almost a year now. Wondering what that radio is? You’ll have to watch the video to find out.

IC 705 accessories, MOTA & Some Prepping for after election action

To everyone who griped about the new Icom IC-705 being a 10 watt radio with no tuner, this video is for you. I just rocked the California QSO party on 5 and 10 watts with no tuner. Plus, I made the first ever MOTA activation. MOTA? Motorcycles on the air. It’s kinda like POTA but for men.

I’ve owned this new radio for about a week now and this is my first opportunity to make you a proper video introduction. I’ll look at some of the first things that strike me coming out of the box that may interest you.

I don’t even know what to say about today’s show.

I don’t even know what to say about today’s show.

Mine finally arrived. I’m just beginning to explore this new radio. Let’s look at it together and ask all the questions you and I both have live. FCS 3/48, Youtubers WiresX an Dstar REF14A.

Mine finally arrived. I’m just beginning to explore this new radio. Let’s look at it together and ask all the questions you and I both have live. FCS 3/48, Youtubers WiresX an Dstar REF14A.

Important Links:
FCC Comment site: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings
FCC Proposed Rules: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-20-116A1.pdf
ARRL article: http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-application-fee-proposal-proceeding-is-open-for-comments

The FCC has started accepting comments regarding it rule making proposal on Ham Radio fees. Now is the time for us to get involved and at least say we did something. I suggest in addition to submitting your comment to the FCC, you voice your opposition (or support) to your elected representatives. Here is what I sent.

To My Senators: My name is Bob Brodovsky and I’m a constituent of yours and an active voter. I’m also a licensed amateur radio operator. I am writing today to ask you to oppose an FCC rule making proposal instituting a $50.00 fee on licensing, upgrades and renewals for amateur radio (ham radio). As you may know, the amateur radio service has in the past and continues to provide emergency communications during natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires at no cost.
We, as ham radio operators provide these services voluntarily at our own expense. We are forbidden from receiving compensation for operating. We rely on an influx of new operators to replenish our ranks. most of these new operators enter the service and hobby out of curiosity with little knowledge of ham radio when they enter. Adding a $50.00 application fee will discourage many of the potential operators from entering the service.
I’m asking you to please oppose this rule making proposal however you can. I’m sure a quick note to the FCC chairman from you could have a huge impact. Please help preserve the amateur radio service going into the future.
Thank you for your time.

To the FCC comment site: RE MD 20-270 Proposed rule making,
My name is Bob Brodovsky and I’m writing my public comment as an individual and an active voter. I’m also a licensed amateur radio operator. I am writing today to express my opposition to MD 20-270 FCC rule making proposal specifically instituting a $50.00 fee on licensing, upgrades and renewals for amateur radio (ham radio). As you may know, the amateur radio service has in the past and continues to provide emergency communications during natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires at no cost.
We, as ham radio operators provide these services voluntarily at our own expense. We are forbidden from receiving compensation for operating. We rely on an influx of new operators to replenish our ranks. most of these new operators enter the service and hobby out of curiosity with little knowledge of ham radio or the service aspects when they enter. Adding a $50.00 application fee will discourage many of the potential operators from entering the service. Some current operators will be discouraged from upgrading or renewing licenses due to a $50.00 fee.
Please help preserve the amateur radio service going into the future by either revising this proposal to reflect the public service aspect or dismissing it outright.
Thank you for your time.