Commobox build for newbie

[TNSG]

So, I am testing for my technician in January (drill weekend got in the way this month). I have been slowly picking up pieces parts for my box. Trying to have a nice beginners box.

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[DX_FJC]

Just take your time and do it right the first time around. Hamtestonline is a good place to take practice test too.

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[TNSG]

Just take your time and do it right the first time around. Hamtestonline is a good place to take practice test too.

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Thanks! Using the Ham Study app. Has all the latest question pool and tracks my progression through the material.
The attached pic is my design basis.

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[TNSG]

Went Saturday to Chattanooga, tested and passed my FCC Technician license! It will be weeks instead of days in getting my call-sign with the shutdown.
Now on to General!



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[Clay]

Good work on passing the exam!

 

[TNSG]

Good work on passing the exam!

Thanky! I am not a complete newbie to commo, but we work differently in the TNSG. I am xfring from G1 (rank and ribbon) to a MRP BN as an CO/XO and wanted to really get legit since I have met a few HAM operators near me and would like to do some contests with them. Kids will be rolling to college and I think it is pretty awesome to have an ability to communicate across the globe at your fingertips!

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[Clay]

It's a fun and challenging hobby with tons of rewards for figuring things out. I really enjoy it. General is where it's at. HF is the best, and digital modes are really fun. Don't stop at Tech!

 

[TNSG]

It's a fun and challenging hobby with tons of rewards for figuring things out. I really enjoy it. General is where it's at. HF is the best, and digital modes are really fun. Don't stop at Tech!

No sir! I have the HamStudy.org app on my iPad and phone. Unfreaking believable! I take tests and it tracks my weak points. Really worth the $3 or $4 bucks I paid for it! It has all 3 classes plus a ton of FCC and Canadian.


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[Clay]

The apps really have made studying easier. I wish they had them when I was testing.

What's the plan with the common box? What radio do you plan to run?

 

[TNSG]

I have the icom IC7000. The TNSG is the All Volunteer arm of the TN Military Dept. That being said, although we are a state agency, 90% of all equipment is on the individual soldier. We train as MRP Teams, Mission Response Teams. Commo, ICS and Med soldiers.
Just seems like if I can learn and do, why would one not?


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[TNSG]

Grabbed me a toy while waiting on some parts to finish my commo box! Ordered the 3800mAH battery and a Nagoya 771 whip antenna.
Not a Kenwood or a Falcon but not too shabby.


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[TNSG]

Mocking up my commo box for fitment.


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[jbird1]

Hey man that is a great looking setup! Are you going to one of the local Field Day this weekend?

Mocking up my commo box for fitment.


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[TNSG]

Hey man that is a great looking setup! Are you going to one of the local Field Day this weekend?

No sir. Friends wedding tonight, son's Graduation/good luck in the air force shindig tomorrow. I would like to do more ham work but I spend most of my time on the TN State Guard freqs training. Similar world but a little different.

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[jbird1]

No sir. Friends wedding tonight, son's Graduation/good luck in the air force shindig tomorrow. I would like to do more ham work but I spend most of my time on the TN State Guard freqs training. Similar world but a little different.

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That is cool. I do not know anyone these days directly with the state guard outside of a two guys I did some private security work years ago. They both stepped away from it to pursue other interests. I am wanting to start my box build asap!