CQ CQ CQ KD9IDD calling CQ.........Wolf River Coil, Icom 7300, power distribution block, HAMRS, POTA, Rig Expert, etc........Damn, this channel keeps knocking it out of the park each and every day. Great video! Keep the great work up. Would love to see more communication videos. Bob KD9IDD, 73.
Awesome presentation! Extra class here, and to anyone curious, don't let the testing discourage you! There are many resources and people around to help you start your journey... go for it!
Second this. Electricity and radio waves absolutely boggles my mind and I still don't fully understand most of it, but I still passed my technicians exam a couple years ago. There are places you can take practice tests that consist of the exact same questions that are on the real test. I just wanted it for an HT radio and not to actually set up a proper ham radio, so I just memorized the parts about dipole antennas, building your own, etc.
It's beyond mental you published this video today. I've been tossing around getting my license soon, and wondering what I should do, well now I know. Liked and subscribed! He works in mysterious ways. Aloha
I started off slow. I got my tech license 2 years ago, a month later, got my general. I played around for a few months, then stopped. A year ago, roughly, started with POTA. Started hunting, then, after about 6 months of hunting, went out and activated a park. Then, got hooked. Got a smaller HF radio (xiegu G90), for portable. Got the same you have as a base station, the ICOM 7300. Now, I am hooked on QRP, and use my xiegu X6100. I try for a small package-the radio, the wire antenna, and my logging tablet, all fit into a radio case. I have totally gone down the small QRP hole. My goal radio is the Lab599 X500-someday!!! But, right now, still learning the x6100. I love throwing the case into a backpack, hiking into a park, and setting up what I call my "stealth deployment" radio. Brings back fond Army memories, lol. KS1WTR, 73
Great vid. Licensed in 2018, here, General in 2019. The great thing about POTA is that it provides a wonderful 'platform' to encourage us all to grab our battery and gear and head out....and as you say...PRACTICE the communication craft. Having the stuff at home on a bench doesn't do anything for anyone in an actual emergency, if the operator doesn't know how to use it. Getting out and setting up (plus having fun!) puts check marks in every box. The other great thing about POTA is that you generally aren't having to call endless CQs. Once spotted, the ball is moving and you're actually talking to people. Very best wishes. 73, Tim
Very well done. Nit pick: FRS devices after 2017 are allowed up to 2 watts. Before then 1/2 watt. They are UHF and you can't improve the antenna. So unless your in the hills around the Salt lake and talking to someone down on the flats, you're not going far. CB is in the higher end of the HF band and limited to 4 watts. If the radio is capable of SSB; that becomes 12 watts. Many people communicate internationally with that. NO license required. "I'll just use it when SHTF and not worry about licensing". I'm a part of a Mutual Assistance Group. I attempted a net for testing and it failed spectacularly. I gave out great information for success and there were members that didn't understand how to adjust their squelch. This was after two training classes. Get your equipment out and listen. Find repeaters, NOAA, Nets. Figure out how to improve the equipment you have (focus on the antenna, line of site).
Great video! Very comprehensive on both general emcomm, preparedness, examination, ham radio, non licensed use of spectrum, amateur radio and POTA! New Subscriber here! 73 De HI8ESF
Happy to see your platform leveraged for this topic! I hope others are inspired to become better prepared for grid down communications scenarios. Thank you, and 73! 😊
I agree with your comment, "General is best bang..." A General has SSB (voice comms, for those who may be considering a license) privileges across all amateur bands and the additional privileges afforded by Extra Class is only a little bit more of the same...IMO. Advice to those who may be incoming...When you pass your Technician test the VEs (those who offer/grade tests) will ask you if you want to take the General exam...right then and there. Just study and take practice exams for both Tech and General...Pick up Tech and General in one testing session.
Excellent video sir, this is the first time that you have popped up in my feed and I'm glad I ran across your content. Welcome to portable operation, it's a blast! We have a group of like minded folks who regularly activate summits (and parks) on the air, QRP, in the mountains of north GA as well as TN and NC. I'll be watching for your spot and hope to catch you down the log. 73 and keep up the excellent work!
Great presentation into Ham radio, I’ve been interested in getting my license, you have explained it the best way out of any channel I’ve watched, I hope you come out with more material. Thxs for the video
Thanks for this refreshing video. This back to basic for those who do not know and does not overwhelm the newbie so the will try this and get into learning. Thank you from KN4LER in Bama 73
Interested in that HF antenna you set up. If I can get better ideas from others I'm going to use them. I am all about being able to operate off-grid, whether base, mobile, and HT's attached to my kit. I crossband my/others HT's into my mobiles...which then communicates with base as well as others. Definitely fond of FRS, GMRS, MURS. They are simply another tool in the tool box. I have/use CB+. As a prep the better we can communicate (even if just listening in full grid down, which will be VERY important) the better off we are. General class...KD0BDH
So nice to see communications in survival setups. I got started in radio at the age of 5 with shortwave radio listening to other countries news events is awesome. I am a general class operator and going to extra soon. GMRS FRS CB and Amateur radio communications help a lot.. thanks for bringing is into focus.
thank you so much :). I am a new Ham, I just got my license 2 weeks ago and I still have training wheels lol. thank you for the info, I need all I can get. I joined your channel just now. Im in Alaska
Yes, Sir. I do believe that we are on to something here. If this does turn into a regular series, maybe we can get some literature in our Battlbox? My only request would be to not forget to include GMRS. It's usually considered an introductory course to the HAM. The equipment is usually cheaper, it extends the use of the FRS units that most people already have, and mobile enough to help establish wider nets for base camps. Catch you later.
Bummed I missed this when you posted. We talked about when you did the Messenger live chat. KB4GM here Extra Class. Looking forward to catching you on the air.
Yes I would love to watch more content on communication: ham radio, shortwave, GMRS. I’m a pro plus subscriber for years now and I would love radio gear, etc. I’ve wanted to get my ham license for years but I’ve always been so intimidated by all the technical speak.
Just passed Tech and General on the same day. In process of setting up home station. POTA seems like the thing I would find very helpful. Rabbit holes are too intimidating. Thanks for the video. W5JAD 73.
New subscriber here. Because of the ham radio prestation you showed. I have been a HAM for almost 40 years. Dang that makes me sound old. But I enjoyed your video very much and am going to cruz your other videos. I believe we think alike. Maurice
POTA is a lot of fun. Once you get spotted, they come fast and furious. I just started doing POTA a few weeks ago and it really does help you become a much better operator. Teaches you to work pile-ups and make contacts in less than ideal circumstances. 73 kf0alt
found this channel after watch your 3 EDC items. Got my tech could years ago, never did anything as I got sick & spent couple years with multi hospital stays. So have forgotten everything & would like to get reacquainted for fun & sorta prepping
Hi brother. So last week my wife and I where doing some camping and fishing on a buddy farm. It's big over 8000 acres of land. Has ponds all over some that may not been fishing in 30 + years. The wife and I where camping off my solar powered DIY golf cart. We like to ride around fish in the ponds then set up camp for the night next to a pond. Well my buddy truck that I used to get fire wood had a battlbox in it. When I got back to his place to drop off the truck I asked about the box. He told me how it was a gift from his father-in-law and he had it for like over a year riding around in the truck. He asked me if I would like to use it on are camping/fishing trip on his farm that coming weekend. I did and SO glad I did. Was a lot of fun. It had a small kit in it with a rattletrap. Wife stopped using it after the 12 fish in a row. She says it was cheating. There where some cool rubber worms and jigs in there. Just wanted to thank you for the awesome time we had. This will be one trip my wife and I tell are grand kids about. We just had a BLAST. Of course there was a lot of other fun things that happened as well. Like me falling in one of the ponds. LOL Thanks so much for being part of are fun weekend but most of all lifetime memories. God Bless, Bobby's Solar
Great video! You do a great job n explaining thing! I have been thinking about doing a Pota remote video where you work out of a backpack. Just an idea that fits the coms/ prepper topic!
I really like your video, its Awesome, im new to Ham Radio,so still trying to learn ,but i have to say, the way you did this video,i have learned so much ,keep up the great work. Oh im from Ontario Canada VE3BCA 73
Do you actually talk (as in conversations) on HAM? L I am just working on getting my license, here in Canada. I am certainly not a prepper so I was not expecting much from your channel, but I am hooked. I totally enjoyed the few videos so far, so I going to go watch more! My goal is to do portable low power (QRP) when we go treking from an anchorage and use the radio on our sailboat (for fun). I am seriously eying the Lab599 LX500, some RC hobby LiPo, still searching for an antenna solution... Hopefully you have a video on that! Cheers, a
Hey! Thanks for the kind words-it’s awesome you’re enjoying the channel! QRP on a sailboat sounds like a blast. The LX500 and LiPos are great picks! Antenna setups can be tricky, but we might just need to make a video on that. Good luck with your license-cheers to your adventures!
I’ve purchased my book to study for my license but honestly I’m at a loss as to equipment. Job loss hit me hard and I’m trying to find a good radio to get me started and a grow a bit with that won’t break the bank. Anyone have suggestions?
Use one of the apps to study test questions and wait until you pass to purchase equipment. I started buying stuff before I tested and most was a waist of money.
In a grid down/EMP situation would it still work if your radio and power source were protected (such as with a faraday cage)? Would you have others to talk to?
@CURRIN1776. coming at you from TN. HELENE got me re-motivated to get my technicians. -> General Class. Great Vid! Your style is easy to hear. I'd like to do SOTA & POTA from my Dual Sport/Camp. Dou you ever do instruction?
So years ago we ran CB radios in our trucks we would back up to a boat ramp and hook a chain from the receiver hitch and throw it out into the water. It will need you how much further you can reach out just by doing t a huge ground plane and directing your signal
sir Just got my Tech license. KK7YAC . Can you give me the antenna info. where to buy and give a detail BOM. Thank you you seem like to really care. All the best. Go Eat some BBQ at Fox Brothers for me near Georgia Tech.
hi about antenna i seen lots of peeple using a wrong antenna 4 wrong situation cable is olsaw a big problem using wrang cable wit a big lenght deminices your power output licencing 4 hamm radio is difrent here if you havv class 3 you can work any band you are limited in power output clas 3 100w in hf 50 w in whf uhf pot sota bota cota ther is a lot
CQ CQ CQ KD9IDD calling CQ.........Wolf River Coil, Icom 7300, power distribution block, HAMRS, POTA, Rig Expert, etc........Damn, this channel keeps knocking it out of the park each and every day. Great video! Keep the great work up. Would love to see more communication videos. Bob KD9IDD, 73.
Bring on more content! Technician licensed, but would love to learn more.
Awesome presentation! Extra class here, and to anyone curious, don't let the testing discourage you! There are many resources and people around to help you start your journey... go for it!
Second this. Electricity and radio waves absolutely boggles my mind and I still don't fully understand most of it, but I still passed my technicians exam a couple years ago.
There are places you can take practice tests that consist of the exact same questions that are on the real test. I just wanted it for an HT radio and not to actually set up a proper ham radio, so I just memorized the parts about dipole antennas, building your own, etc.
It's beyond mental you published this video today. I've been tossing around getting my license soon, and wondering what I should do, well now I know. Liked and subscribed! He works in mysterious ways. Aloha
I started off slow. I got my tech license 2 years ago, a month later, got my general. I played around for a few months, then stopped. A year ago, roughly, started with POTA. Started hunting, then, after about 6 months of hunting, went out and activated a park. Then, got hooked. Got a smaller HF radio (xiegu G90), for portable. Got the same you have as a base station, the ICOM 7300. Now, I am hooked on QRP, and use my xiegu X6100. I try for a small package-the radio, the wire antenna, and my logging tablet, all fit into a radio case. I have totally gone down the small QRP hole. My goal radio is the Lab599 X500-someday!!! But, right now, still learning the x6100.
I love throwing the case into a backpack, hiking into a park, and setting up what I call my "stealth deployment" radio. Brings back fond Army memories, lol.
KS1WTR, 73
Cost for license is $35 for 10 years. Actually taking the test is FREE. There are multiple online sites to help you study.
🤯
Great vid. Licensed in 2018, here, General in 2019. The great thing about POTA is that it provides a wonderful 'platform' to encourage us all to grab our battery and gear and head out....and as you say...PRACTICE the communication craft. Having the stuff at home on a bench doesn't do anything for anyone in an actual emergency, if the operator doesn't know how to use it. Getting out and setting up (plus having fun!) puts check marks in every box. The other great thing about POTA is that you generally aren't having to call endless CQs. Once spotted, the ball is moving and you're actually talking to people. Very best wishes. 73, Tim
Very well done.
Nit pick: FRS devices after 2017 are allowed up to 2 watts. Before then 1/2 watt. They are UHF and you can't improve the antenna. So unless your in the hills around the Salt lake and talking to someone down on the flats, you're not going far.
CB is in the higher end of the HF band and limited to 4 watts. If the radio is capable of SSB; that becomes 12 watts. Many people communicate internationally with that. NO license required.
"I'll just use it when SHTF and not worry about licensing". I'm a part of a Mutual Assistance Group. I attempted a net for testing and it failed spectacularly. I gave out great information for success and there were members that didn't understand how to adjust their squelch. This was after two training classes.
Get your equipment out and listen. Find repeaters, NOAA, Nets. Figure out how to improve the equipment you have (focus on the antenna, line of site).
I’d like to see more of this content. Never researched anything about HAM. Was very cool. Thanks for the video.
I never thought there was so much to Ham Radio. The test doesn't scare me it's the application of the knowledge that scares me lol
Great video! Watched the whole thing! I have my general and you're kicking ass bro
Great video! Very comprehensive on both general emcomm, preparedness, examination, ham radio, non licensed use of spectrum, amateur radio and POTA! New Subscriber here! 73 De HI8ESF
Yes! More videos on Ham Radio and different levels of gear. This is great!
Happy to see your platform leveraged for this topic! I hope others are inspired to become better prepared for grid down communications scenarios. Thank you, and 73! 😊
Thanks for sharing. A series would be great.
I’d love to see more ham radio content I’m a technician myself and still have a lot to learn.
Well done, sir! A great introduction to ham radio.
I pass my Tech in 2020. Passed my General in 2021. Having fun with a few different modes.
This was the best step by step of all things ham and POTA. Very helpful.
P.S Magnolia Springs is my favorite park in this part of the state!
Happy to hear that! thanks for watching! 👍
Great video brother!! 73 de K4OGO
I would love to see more ham radio videos. Love your guys videos this video got me in to ham radios.🎉🎉🎉
I agree with your comment, "General is best bang..." A General has SSB (voice comms, for those who may be considering a license) privileges across all amateur bands and the additional privileges afforded by Extra Class is only a little bit more of the same...IMO. Advice to those who may be incoming...When you pass your Technician test the VEs (those who offer/grade tests) will ask you if you want to take the General exam...right then and there. Just study and take practice exams for both Tech and General...Pick up Tech and General in one testing session.
Great video. More of this would be awesome
Excellent video sir, this is the first time that you have popped up in my feed and I'm glad I ran across your content. Welcome to portable operation, it's a blast! We have a group of like minded folks who regularly activate summits (and parks) on the air, QRP, in the mountains of north GA as well as TN and NC. I'll be watching for your spot and hope to catch you down the log. 73 and keep up the excellent work!
Thanks for watching! 🙌
Would like videos on what equipment to buy.
Great presentation into Ham radio, I’ve been interested in getting my license, you have explained it the best way out of any channel I’ve watched, I hope you come out with more material. Thxs for the video
Thanks for watchin'! 🤝
Thanks for this refreshing video. This back to basic for those who do not know and does not overwhelm the newbie so the will try this and get into learning. Thank you from KN4LER in Bama 73
Interested in that HF antenna you set up. If I can get better ideas from others I'm going to use them. I am all about being able to operate off-grid, whether base, mobile, and HT's attached to my kit. I crossband my/others HT's into my mobiles...which then communicates with base as well as others. Definitely fond of FRS, GMRS, MURS. They are simply another tool in the tool box. I have/use CB+. As a prep the better we can communicate (even if just listening in full grid down, which will be VERY important) the better off we are. General class...KD0BDH
Absolutely Sir. We like more videos. On radio and your contacts. Thanks for posting and We will be watching.
Thanks for watching!👍
So nice to see communications in survival setups. I got started in radio at the age of 5 with shortwave radio listening to other countries news events is awesome. I am a general class operator and going to extra soon. GMRS FRS CB and Amateur radio communications help a lot.. thanks for bringing is into focus.
thank you so much :). I am a new Ham, I just got my license 2 weeks ago and I still have training wheels lol. thank you for the info, I need all I can get. I joined your channel just now. Im in Alaska
Yes, Sir.
I do believe that we are on to something here. If this does turn into a regular series, maybe we can get some literature in our Battlbox?
My only request would be to not forget to include GMRS. It's usually considered an introductory course to the HAM. The equipment is usually cheaper, it extends the use of the FRS units that most people already have, and mobile enough to help establish wider nets for base camps.
Catch you later.
Great job explaining the what and the whys of ham radio! Keep preaching comms!
Bummed I missed this when you posted. We talked about when you did the Messenger live chat. KB4GM here Extra Class. Looking forward to catching you on the air.
Ham Radio is life! 73 de KX5JT
You are really calming to listen to about this Ham stuff.. Thanks for an enjoyable video...
Seriously considering getting into the ham radio scene. Thanks for the informative video.
Please make this a series.
Nice segment. Very informative. In the Marines, I was a radio operator.
I am an avid 11m DX hobbyist and have a GMRS license. Pota looks like a lot of fun. I am studying to take the test, should be ready soon. Subscribed
Yes I would love to watch more content on communication: ham radio, shortwave, GMRS. I’m a pro plus subscriber for years now and I would love radio gear, etc. I’ve wanted to get my ham license for years but I’ve always been so intimidated by all the technical speak.
Just passed Tech and General on the same day. In process of setting up home station. POTA seems like the thing I would find very helpful. Rabbit holes are too intimidating. Thanks for the video. W5JAD 73.
Outstanding presentation!!!!!!
Thats really COOL !!!I I thought about it quite alot. It seems that in a SHTF scenario it could be really handy. Thanks alot !!!
Excellent and to the point. Yes more on communication!
I’m in! Studying for my Technican right now.
right on!💪
New subscriber here. Because of the ham radio prestation you showed. I have been a HAM for almost 40 years. Dang that makes me sound old. But I enjoyed your video very much and am going to cruz your other videos. I believe we think alike. Maurice
POTA is a lot of fun. Once you get spotted, they come fast and furious. I just started doing POTA a few weeks ago and it really does help you become a much better operator. Teaches you to work pile-ups and make contacts in less than ideal circumstances. 73 kf0alt
found this channel after watch your 3 EDC items. Got my tech could years ago, never did anything as I got sick & spent couple years with multi hospital stays. So have forgotten everything & would like to get reacquainted for fun & sorta prepping
Would love to see more stuff on ham radio on youtube. We just had a class and out of the 16 peopel we had in it 12 got their licenses.
My 14 year old is getting close to testing. I’m sending him this link for inspiration. Very good presentation my friend. 73’s de n5vwn
Great presentation, General almost 19 years, need to renew next year. Thanks for the video de kc0sul
Hi brother.
So last week my wife and I where doing some camping and fishing on a buddy farm. It's big over 8000 acres of land. Has ponds all over some that may not been fishing in 30 + years. The wife and I where camping off my solar powered DIY golf cart. We like to ride around fish in the ponds then set up camp for the night next to a pond. Well my buddy truck that I used to get fire wood had a battlbox in it. When I got back to his place to drop off the truck I asked about the box. He told me how it was a gift from his father-in-law and he had it for like over a year riding around in the truck. He asked me if I would like to use it on are camping/fishing trip on his farm that coming weekend.
I did and SO glad I did. Was a lot of fun. It had a small kit in it with a rattletrap. Wife stopped using it after the 12 fish in a row. She says it was cheating. There where some cool rubber worms and jigs in there.
Just wanted to thank you for the awesome time we had. This will be one trip my wife and I tell are grand kids about. We just had a BLAST. Of course there was a lot of other fun things that happened as well. Like me falling in one of the ponds. LOL Thanks so much for being part of are fun weekend but most of all lifetime memories.
God Bless,
Bobby's Solar
Exelent information. Hello to Puerto Rico 😎
Great video I’m studying for my tech license thanks for helping keep the hobby growing 73’s
Great video! You do a great job n explaining thing! I have been thinking about doing a Pota remote video where you work out of a backpack. Just an idea that fits the coms/ prepper topic!
Thanks for watching!
I would love to see more videos like this. I to am a Ham extra license.
I really like your video, its Awesome, im new to Ham Radio,so still trying to learn ,but i have to say, the way you did this video,i have learned so much ,keep up the great work. Oh im from Ontario Canada
VE3BCA
73
Thanks for watching!👍
Great video sir keep up the great content I’m a new sub
Thanks for watching! 👍
There's a similar content creator that bashes ham operator's, he is doing his followers a disservice. Pota on brother
Use to do that years ago. Might wanna get back into it
I got my general -- W5NRP! All preppers should be hams.
I agree been a ham for 18 yrs. And enjoy it!!! 73’s KC0TXW
I would like to see a video on your setup and why you chose it.
Good video to start. Do more video on ham radio
Thanks for watching! Will definitely make a follow up on this 👍
Do you actually talk (as in conversations) on HAM? L
I am just working on getting my license, here in Canada.
I am certainly not a prepper so I was not expecting much from your channel, but I am hooked.
I totally enjoyed the few videos so far, so I going to go watch more!
My goal is to do portable low power (QRP) when we go treking from an anchorage and use the radio on our sailboat (for fun).
I am seriously eying the Lab599 LX500, some RC hobby LiPo, still searching for an antenna solution...
Hopefully you have a video on that!
Cheers,
a
Hey! Thanks for the kind words-it’s awesome you’re enjoying the channel! QRP on a sailboat sounds like a blast. The LX500 and LiPos are great picks! Antenna setups can be tricky, but we might just need to make a video on that. Good luck with your license-cheers to your adventures!
Really enjoyed the video.
Thanks for watching!
Yes please post some more portable operations. I got you in the log on 4/12 @ K-2179. KI5UTS 73
This love it. Love this can of TV show or you tube shows
I’ve purchased my book to study for my license but honestly I’m at a loss as to equipment. Job loss hit me hard and I’m trying to find a good radio to get me started and a grow a bit with that won’t break the bank. Anyone have suggestions?
Use one of the apps to study test questions and wait until you pass to purchase equipment. I started buying stuff before I tested and most was a waist of money.
Thanks!
In a grid down/EMP situation would it still work if your radio and power source were protected (such as with a faraday cage)? Would you have others to talk to?
A lot of preppers have an extra radio in a Faraday cage, so they'll have one later
Awesome ! my extent is HT at a county agency. I would love to learn more and get ham certified.
@CURRIN1776. coming at you from TN. HELENE got me re-motivated to get my technicians. -> General Class.
Great Vid! Your style is easy to hear. I'd like to do SOTA & POTA from my Dual Sport/Camp. Dou you ever do instruction?
So years ago we ran CB radios in our trucks we would back up to a boat ramp and hook a chain from the receiver hitch and throw it out into the water. It will need you how much further you can reach out just by doing t a huge ground plane and directing your signal
Excellent job keep up the good work. Wv4g.
Fantastic info video terrific thanks 73 from kb2uew
Cool Video!!! ThankS!
THANK YOU.. DES IN BELFAST,, IRELAND
Now a Hamradio battle box would be cool! 73
what a great video! i’m also a general, definitely enjoyed your approach, great job! would love to see some more
POTA is so dang addictive!!
Hihi 73s let's go! Brandon's on the air!
I have a question - what's a good starting point to learn radio? any books?
you made a fun starter video keep it up 30 yeas a ham
Interesting... I am in the process of getting my Technician license. looking forward to communicating with you...73
Cool! KC2EBA in Albany! not far from me. 518 represent!
Still waiting for another HAM segment, or did one happen and I missed it?
Still working on another Ham radio video 💪
Yes I would love to have a box club
Like you videos my friend keep them coming I am 6y5ho
Are there clear directions where all the cables go?
Roger, Roger. 🤝
The mn call sounded familiar to me. I know a few guys that play with ham radio.
Got my Extra couple years ago. Due to life stuff sort of dropped off. Good luck to all studying.
W6GJM
73
Hey I'm a former communications specialist and I would love the link to your FB page and I would like to know how get into Ham radio
Yes more ham radio.
💯🎸🎙🤘
sir Just got my Tech license. KK7YAC . Can you give me the antenna info. where to buy and give a detail BOM. Thank you you seem like to really care. All the best. Go Eat some BBQ at Fox Brothers for me near Georgia Tech.
CQ CQ W8KFW Karl Ravenna Ohio nice video good job
hi about antenna i seen lots of peeple using a wrong antenna 4 wrong situation cable is olsaw a big problem using wrang cable wit a big lenght deminices your power output licencing 4 hamm radio is difrent here if you havv class 3 you can work any band you are limited in power output clas 3 100w in hf 50 w in whf uhf pot sota bota cota ther is a lot
Been looking into HAM latley maybe I'm getting old maybe I'm just getting smarter by looking backwards on twch