/r/hamitforward
Pay It Forward, ham radio style. Offer up items from your junk box or equipment closet, and in return, you can claim free goodies from others doing the same!
How It Works
Pay It Forward, ham radio style. Offer up items from your junk box or equipment closet. You pay to ship your item to the recipient and in return, you can claim free goodies from others doing the same!
Items should be related to ham radio or DIY electronics.
Users will have a count that appears as flair.
Users who have made an offer post will have a 0.
Users who complete an offer receive a +1
Users who claim an item receive -1.
Users with no number at all (first time participants) can claim an item, but must then post an offer within 24 hours.
Users with a -1 score may not claim an item.
Users with a 0 may only claim an item if it is their first time claiming an item.
Upon completion of the arrangements for shipping, the giver will receive a +1. The +1 does not require that the item be received, only that shipping arrangements have been made.
You can view a spreadsheet with all offers and their status here.
Rules
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They’re designed to be mounted on cars and seem to all be intact. I’m looking for a mobile transceiver that’s a step up from my UV 5R III I’d rather it not be of the walkie squalkie variety but beggars can’t be choosers.
I have the IC9700 but want the HF bands from the IC7300 sister ship. If anyone is wanting to sell, i'm open to an offer. If cash+trade is an option, I might be willing to let go of a Kenwood TH-D74, a Yaesu FT-3DR, or possibly an iCOM ID5100 mobile.
Vintage variable capacitor which can be used to tune into am fm and pa bands.
WCS-D880 Data by RT Systems with the horrible software (or you can use Chirp).
You cover USPS flat rate envelope or small box.
I really want to learn CW and I figured I'd join cwacademy.
One of the requirements is a paddle. When I looked them up online, they all seem to cost $50-$70 :/
Would anyone have an extra paddle they're willing to part with? I'll even pay for shipping
Thank you so much
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Anything would be appreciated, and if it’s broken I’ll try my hand at fixing it. thank you!!! (NC)
I need a 12v 12ah-20ah rechargeable for a mobile radio I'm trying to set up, and that's the most expensive part. I would really appreciate any help! I would also really appreciate any Anderson Power Poles but I need the battery more. Thank you! (I'm in California, USA)
It looks like the Kenwood TM271 I've been using as a APRS igate/digipeater is not doing well.
Does anybody have a line on an a 45-watt Motorola Maxtrac that I can reprogram and put into service?
There are lots on ebay in the $40 range, but it's difficult to tell what you're getting and so many of them are "untested."
Thanks, Gary KI5GRD.
I'm going out on a limb and asking if anyone has any mobile transceivers they're willing to give up. Honestly would take non-mobile too.
(I got my license about a week ago, I've been using a Baofeng UV-5R but I'm looking for an upgrade)
RADIO FOUND!
I bought a used Signalink unit, the included radio cable is surplus to my needs. Signalink's website says "compatible with virtually any radio that uses a 6-pin mini-DIN Data Port connector" and also lists the compatible radios.
The RJ45 locking tab is broken, the previous owner said he just taped the cable to his FT-450. But a new RJ45 connector could be installed, if you can find someone who has the tools to make custom ethernet cables.
Postage is on me, US or Int'l okay.
This isn't a new model, it's 15+ years old - I think it's from when they first added zip-off sleeves to their solid black vest and called it v2.0. And as far as I can tell, not much different than their new $250 jacket, just a bit dusty from hanging in my coat closet for ages. It has so many pockets for gear, with tunnels & routing for headsets or microphones, I always thought this would be great for someone doing EmComm or public service events. I wore it less than a dozen times, so it's still in great condition, turns out I didn't really carry that many everyday gadgets. I'll cover shipping via USPS (International is okay, it's a small box).
NB: this is a Large in euro sizing, so if you're a big XL feller, it's not going to fit you.
I have been using cheap cw kits to get me on HF due to lack of funds. I thought I might check on here if anyone had any old HF radios they were willing to part with. I am able to repair as well so being damaged isn't an issue.
Cheers
Hey all, I am a new general licensee and am excited to get on the air. I don't have any equipment of my own yet. I'm excited to get started. I'm also in an ideal situation to start a school club. I was a middle school science teacher but now I've taken over the "technology" teacher job. I am teaching it in our new fab lab and have all kinds of machines and tools to help kids be creative. It's my first year in there but it'll be awesome.
I want to start a ham club inside the fab lab. We'd be able to build/test antennas, do electrical projects, all kinds of things. This would be for the kids who want to pursue it, not everyone. Each kid will be choosing what they pursue. Kids interested in other stuff will be doing other stuff.
Anyway, I'm open to anything. Could be coax, old antennas, connectors, and obviously radios and accessories. Even a dipole would be appreciated. Located in MN. Thanks for considering.
Does anyone have anything somewhat mobile I can use for HF don't care if it's one band multiband really couldn't care less, I have a radio at home but there's so much rfi where i live that i can't use it and it's driving me nuts not getting on HF. Honestly it can even be broken I have friends who can help me fix stuff I just can't afford anything for the foreseeable future.
I just passed my extra exam, so I have no further need for the textbook. I originally got it from /r/hamitforward, my only request is to keep it going.
Hey Everyone, Possibly moving in the spring and need to get rid of parts of my shack. In the imgur picture is what you will get. Tons of resistors, project box, arduino ect. Not looking to break things up, so this will go as a package. If you have a specific need for a component, I can look to see and ship to you as well.
John W2IU
I was given this a few years ago by a nice gentleman when he heard I was looking for a function generator as a college student. I don't need it any longer, so I'd like to continue to pass it along for free. I only ask you pay for shipping and take it if you really need it.
Photo here: http://imgur.com/a/1dt2K
I have 3 10' sections and a 8' top section. All rohn 25. Free to any one in South Florida. Just come and get it. Side note. 2 10 footer sections are still together and the top and a 10 footer are still together.
Are you new to the hobby? Don't have a radio?
To claim this offer all you need to do is send me your call sign and the address you would like me to ship it to.
South Florida (Broward county.) I have an old dirty micor UHF repeater. It has been sitting in my patio for quite a fue years. Free for the taking. Must pickup.
http://i.imgur.com/IGYJ6Sg.jpg
ARRL sent me this on accident and told me to keep it. Turns out I already have a copy so now it's yours!
Just passed mine, get yours!
The ARRL shipped this to me on accident and told me to keep it. Plus I'm already an extra. Plus, it's expired as of June 30, 2016. The fourth edition has been published along with the new question pool.
It's still mostly good for the Extra exam except for the changes made to the extra pool after June 30, 2016. If it doesn't take up too much time, I'll add an addendum that addresses the changes.
South florida aria. No shipping. Must come and pick up.
I have 3 10' sections and an 8' taped top.
Tower is on its side must be taken apart.
Free to good home.
No cd, but you don't need it. This one is good until June 30 2016. US only (it is for US license).
Might be useful for someone who has spare coax from a CATV installation?
As the subject says, one copy of the ARRL Extra Class study book. Licensed hams only, please.