That makes sense. Yeah hopefully you can get that done soon!The only thing showing in my cores at the moment is from when I paid my GMRS fee.
My information (along with everyone I tested alongside) likely hasn't even been batched in yet. The exam was on the 10th. Even if they priority mailed the tests/paperwork that day, the earliest it would have gotten to Delaware is the 13th and the system went down on the 12th. The alert about the system being down only just went away on ULS around 5:00pm Central time today. Maybe some time tomorrow it will be in. Thanks Feds.
@Sailor
Is there any way, or should I say, do you have a good resource to learn about the nuts and bolts about the technical services you’re working with? I’m pretty up to speed on analog, repeaters and a little bit of digital, but beyond that I can’t find anything that breaks it down Barney-style for us just learning. I’ve seen a lot of videos from folks like Tech Prepper and such, but they don’t explain what it is, at least not that my brain will allow me to process…I feel like my missing the information in the middle.
There’s a lot of newfangled technology and guys experimenting with data transmission, it’s cool to see.
I’ve used Motorola digital trunked systems at work for 20 years, know my way around VHF/UHF with MURS/FRS/GMRS and can hand program a Baofeng to hit a repeater. Beyond that, those words you said might as well be Pashto.Are familiar with JS8Call, Winlink or APRS? Do you have any HF gear or VHF/UHF only?
Probably the easiest path to start with would be using a Mobilinkd 4 with one of your existing HT's. You will need your ticket. With vhf packet (if supported in your area) you will be able to SMS or email via APRS, or Winlink. Watch videos on this, as a starting point.I’ve used Motorola digital trunked systems at work for 20 years, know my way around VHF/UHF with MURS/FRS/GMRS and can hand program a Baofeng to hit a repeater. Beyond that, those words you said might as well be Pashto.
I’m familiar enough to know that they involve data transmission over the air. I’m slowly working on my ticket but I haven’t really dove into it.
Why not both?I'm considering HAM or GMRS.
I've watched dozens of videos, pros and cons of each, etc. I'm a noob. Any advice?
Because I'm a noob. No need to over complicate. If I jump in the pool it will likely be the shallow end.Why not both?