Where are you? If you're near Wangsa Maju, there will be few 9M2s at NZ Curryhouse in Wangsa Maju with the commissioner of oath too. You do not need to join any clubs/groups to be active in the hobby.

No idea who're near Subang, but do follow those clubs's facebook update. There might be few more clubs (either MARES or MARTS or others) that will announce the next signing event. The NZ one was last night.

Facebook, search for MARES, MARTS or amatur radio malaysia. There are few active groups in FB.

Well, there are many that are open early, especially those near the courts etc. Do you know that you can go to the magistrate to get it sign for free, but well, you need to wait in line lah. Do not rush thing out, take it easy.

For those who passed the last RAE, there will be a signing event at MARES clubhouse today. No, it is not compulsory to join MARES to get your application signed for.

Date: 10/08/14
Time: 11:30AM
Place: MARES HQ, Petaling Jaya, near Bukit Gasing, in the same row as the Datuk Bandar's house.

Nope, APRS is on VHF & UHF for now. I believe only Sion has tried using 1.2GHz for EME communication using moon bounce. On the radio, yes, FT-857D is the most affordable all-in-one radio and suitable for starter. There are lot of commercial antenna out there but if footprint is not a problem with you, I would suggest to go for a YAGI, a single bander 10m YAGI can be DIY-ed or even the 10m delta loop will be okay. HF magnetic loop, only source will be direct importing from US and they're not cheap. BTW, if you're using a multi-band dipole or long wire, do remember to get yourself a tuner.

This weekend, there will be an ILLW event, the nearest to KL will be at Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor run by MARES team.

This post has been edited by wiraone: Aug 12 2014, 09:48 AM

The event usually starts on Saturday and ended up on Sunday. I've no idea of their schedule though.

On the antenna, monopole is surely not good enough, or were you referring to monobander instead? If you've an FB account, search for my10mg group. It is pretty active group, discussion ranging from the station setup to upcoming events and such.

My farthest to the north west on 10M were Wales and Germany. To the east, Japan and California. To the south, Australia and to the north, Russia and Ukraine. Depending on sun spot really. And yes, we are pretty much affected by the ionosphere everywhere on the earth. So propagation can be very much affected and they usually open up a wee hours in the morning and in the evening.

This post has been edited by wiraone: Aug 12 2014, 10:14 AM

Oh, there will be few field day stations active during the Merdeka day too. I'll put a notice if I see one.

The first one that has been announced:

Example, 10M yagi, DIY by 9W2DTR (Dexter/Subang Bistari):

http://www.9w2dtr.com/2013/06/3-element-10...om-version.html



This post has been edited by wiraone: Aug 12 2014, 03:37 PM

ILLW - Cape Recardo / Tanjung Tuan - Port Dickson

MARL - Malaysian Amateur Radio League
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Rakan-rakan HAM dijemput hadir ke Majlis Perasmian ILLW 2014 sempena Hari Rumah Api Sedunia di Rumah Api Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor, anjuran Jabatan Laut Malaysia & MARL, pada Hari Jumaat, 15/8/2014, jam 2.30 petang. Pameran Radio Amatur dan ILLW 2014 akan dilaksanakan daripada 15 - 17/8/2014. Station Master 9M2SQL. Sebarang pertanyaan mengenai program, sila berhubung dengan 9M2YRS Pak Yop (0193317388), 9M2SQL Saudara Mutalib (0176391632). Kehadiran dihargai.

Nope, if you're looking for a radio, the amateur ones, just visit either One Communications at Sec 13, near Stadium there or Wave Communications at Sri Gombak. Both of them have websites and FB too. Another place to check for a bargain used equipment is the RAFS (Radio and Accessories For Sale) group in FB but lately, lot of China products get into the group.

With VOX, you probably missed lot of data before your radio starts transmitting. Put delay a long delay before transmit value. I don't have any experience using aprsdroid. Join FB lah, can ask there. Lot of sifu there.

Piju, bila kau buat pembedahan jantina?

Try 9M2RKK or 9M2RKL, probably there will be someone on any of the repeaters during your way back home. Make a call and not wait and see. Everyone shy one including @Piju.

eddie_lim

You need to wait for this one to come out



This post has been edited by wiraone: Aug 26 2014, 09:28 AM

Wow, that is nice. Do you use the DVB dongle + upconverter? I'm eyeing for the HackRF + upconverter, no idea when will the HackRF will be available publicly. You can find the SMA-BNC converter at Jalan Pasar.

This post has been edited by wiraone: Aug 26 2014, 06:04 PM

DIY you own cable lah Just buy the connectors. I usually just go to the shop near the new building block there, don't remember the shop name though. Join the FB lah, lot of hams in FB .. jgn masuk salah FB group sudahlah

This post has been edited by wiraone: Aug 26 2014, 06:11 PM

Next event:

Sempena menyambut kemerdekaan Malaysia yang ke 57, MARTS telah dijemput untuk menyertai 'Pameran Belia dan Kerjaya' yang akan diadakan bermula pada 28 Ogos hingga 1 Sept di Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur.

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I won't be there though, balik kampung

That is a 4 band antenna, if you don't not have a yaesu ft8900, it is just a waste.