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Report on communications at SS Georgia Rally, October, 2010 At HQ comm: Paul Wittenborn “fireham” N7SDQ Michael Wittenborn KJ4GOO Chad Tackett “regulator” KD5KRE Bob Ragain “tennmogger”, WB4ETT, 1965 Unimog radio truck On the convoys: Joe KJ4PQW in his Gamma Goat...

Yes, 51 MHz on 6 meter ham band. That will be our primary frequency for communications out to the convoys, and fixed locations in camp. Anyone who wants to operate there can set up a station from their camping spot, up at the eating area, carry around their packset, etc. This ham frequency...

Hi Opcom, We appreciate your comments! You always have good advice for radio related questions here on the SS! Maybe you can join us one year? Our comm plan is based on the same experience as yours, that lower frequencies will do better through obstructions, plus allow some terrain...

A couple more hams have checked in so we're looking good for commo for the rally. I have been making last minute tests on equipment and tuning antennas for a couple of days. Today the AM-4477 amplifier refused to pass a receive signal back to the PRC-77. Luckily it was just a sticky K1 relay...

It sure is going to be fun! This is only my second year so don't know that many people. Be sure to stop by the 404 Unimog radio truck and say HI! Then do that again several more times and I might remember who you are LOL. My wife says I have CRS. Bob Tennmogger WB4ETT

Hi Fireham, This is great! As the date rapidly approaches it'll be good for people to post what equipment they have that's actually operational and going to be there! I'll try to monitor 146.52 MHz as I approach Thursday also. I'll be driving down from near Knoxville on Thursday in my 404...

Thanks Mike, two radios makes one comm link! Do you know what frequencies your CPRC-26's have in them? Bob

As we get closer to the GASS Rally (now isn't more descriptive than SSGA?!) let's find out who has operational and tested VHF green radios. Commo central in camp will have PRC-77 with AM-4477 amp, and elevated antenna. Several other people have said they are bringing base station equipment...

Thanks for all the offers to help and bring equipment in preparation for a communications net at the great Georga SS gathering in Durhamtown. It's hard to believe we're just about a month from the GA SS event!!! Let's concentrate on getting our wide area net on 51 MHz, using green radios if...

You bet we can help you check out the PRC-10. But please help me out a little, what's an "er79"? [edit: also what is an Oe 254 ?] I got my PRC-77 in the mail yesterday and today I got it working and on the air. It talks to the SEM-35 just fine. I am lucky to have another ham nearby, my...

Thanks Chad and Paul! We can use all the help we can get. PM being sent. 73, Bob WB4ETT

I have a PRC-77 on order, too. (also a PC-74B!). We should have a great time checking and 'netting' all these radios at the GA Rally! In the mean time, my SEM-35, antenna, and antenna tuner have been checked out and work great. I am anxious to compare receive performance between the PRC-77...

The CCRadio Pocket is a neat little broadcast plus shortwave receiver but it does not cover the frequencies we'll be using. If you can get ahold of an R-442 it will be a great monitor receiver. I just bought one here locally a few days ago and was playing with it this morning. It tunes the 52...

Thanks Clinto, I think :D Last year there were several instances when we really needed good communications... but nothing worked, not even cell phones. The goal, of course, is to avoid that problem this year. We have abundant resources within our ranks. Many have mentioned CB, GMRS/FRS...