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Just got my first ham radio

submitted by PawpawMan to whatever 3.5 yearsNov 8, 2021 11:39:32 ago (+35/-0)     (whatever)

I've seen talk about hams on here before so figured someone could help. I'm having trouble finding any signals so I already ordered the na-771 antenna upgrade, why what I'm really interested is how to set up my own that I can run up a 50ft tree. I'd like it to be DIY and cheap as possible.

Forgot to mention the radio is a baofeng uv-5r


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grizz 7 points 3.5 years ago

Start studying for that tech license. When you do, you will get the questions you have answered.

baofeng uv-5r transmits on the 2 meter and 70 cm bands. 144 & 420 MHz. You will most likely use repeaters to connect very far.