HOW TO BECOME A RADIO AMATEUR OPERATOR IN MALAYSIA

Introduction

Amateur Radio Service exists in nearly every country and utilizes the same frequencies as in Malaysia. In Malaysia, the amateur radio is regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM). To operate
an amateur radio station in Malaysia, the operator must have an Amateur Radio Operator’s Certificate and an Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment (ASAA) or a foreign amateur radio licensed from countries that have a
reciprocal arrangement with Malaysia. Please refer to Appendix 8 (GUIDELINE FOR AMATEUR RADIO SERVICES IN MALAYSIA document) to obtain the list of countries that have a reciprocal arrangement with Malaysia.

What is Amateur Radio?

Amateur radio service is defined in the Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000 as “a radio communications service (covering both terrestrial and satellite) in which a station is used for the purpose of self training, intercommunication and technical investigations carried out by authorized persons who are interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without any pecuniary interest”. Millions of amateurs’ radios communicate daily with each other directly or through relay systems and amateur satellites. Amateur service may provide alternative for emergency communication in time of natural disasters. Radio amateur communication able to provide support communication during a disaster where commercial communications system is unavailable, due to the uncomplicated deployment of an amateur radio station. Radio amateur has been recognized as an important part of the radio community. ITU has allocated common frequency bands for amateur radio service internationally on a sharing basis to all amateur radio stations around the globe.

Things That You Can Do With Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators are often called “ham radio operators” or "hams". Activities that amateur radio operators can do with their radios are diverse. The following are examples of the activities carried out by hams :-

a) Communicate around the world. With HF radio, hams can talk to each other at any part of the globe.
b) Converse around town. With small portable VHF or UHF transceivers, hams can enjoy wireless communications within their local community.
c) Help in emergencies and natural disasters situations by providing immediate communications whenever normal communications service is failed or unavailable.
d) Build own radio, transmitter, receiver and antenna.
e) Communicate through amateur satellites. Ham can use amateur satellites operated by the amateur community without any cost.
f) Communicate with astronaut while they orbiting the earth.
g) Experimental with Amateur TV (ATV), Slow-Scan TV (SSTV), or send still-frame pictures.
h) Participate in “transmitter hunt games” or “Fox Hunt” or maybe build their own directional finding equipment.
i) Participate in the search and rescue activities by providing communication required.

Things That Are Not Allowed To Do With Amateur Radio

Specifically, there are few things that amateur radio operators are not allowed to do:

a) Amateur radio operators are not allowed to do anything with their radios that can generate financial income.
b) Amateur radio operators are prohibited from broadcasting to the public. The amateur radio transmission is meant to be received by other amateur radio operators/stations only.
c) Amateur radio services shall not be used for the expansion of business, religion and politics.

Getting Started

You can start you hobby in amateur radio by joining a local amateur radio club. Clubs can provide information about licensing in their respective area, local operating practices and technical advice.
(*NOTE: It is advisable to get in touch with MARTS and you will be directed to the affiliated clubs).

In Malaysia, amateurs are required to pass an examination to demonstrate technical knowledge, operating competence and awareness of legal and regulatory requirements in order to avoid interference with other amateurs and other radio services. There are two types of exams available. Passing in the examination entitled you to apply for the Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment (ASAA) or in general you can call it as Amateur Radio License (license).

If your ASAA application is approved, SKMM will issue a call sign with “9W” or “9M” prefix depending on your eligible operating class. This call sign is unique to amateur radio operator. You must use it on the air to legally identify your amateur station during any and all radio communication. The entry level to obtain the ASAA (or in general it’s call as the Amateur License) is ASAA Class B (“9W” prefix). You must operate on Class B for at least one year before eligible to upgrade your license to Class A (“9M” prefix).

Privileges of the Amateur

In contrast to most commercial and personal radio services, radio amateur operators are not restricted to use type approved equipment, and therefore some radio amateur equipment are home constructed or modified equipment in any way, so long as they meet all the technical requirement such as its operating frequency, power level, classes of emission and the national and international standards on spurious emissions.

[Source: SKMM GUIDELINE FOR AMATEUR RADIO SERVICES IN MALAYSIA/Second Edition]

UPDATE:

Starting 01/01/2023, MCMC has introduced a new class for starter. So, anyone who're interested in the hobby will start with Class C (9W3) first before upgrading to Class B, and a year later to Class A. The exams have been reorganised and new question banks have been released. There will be no longer CW (Morse Code) test for Class A, replaced with technical written test (objective test) instead.

Latest 3rd edition guidelines, new handbook, question banks for Class C, B, A can be found here:

https://www.mcmc.gov.my/en/amateur-radio-op...r-certification

1. Guidelines for Amateur Radio Services - 3rd Edition
2. Amateur Radio Handbook - 1st Edition
3. MCMC Question Bank - Class A
4. MCMC Question Bank - Class B
5. MCMC Question Bank - Class C

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This post has been edited by wiraone: Dec 29 2022, 08:11 PM

LINKS to useful websites and documents:

1. To register for RAE, SKMM Examination Management System
2. RAE schedule, SKMM RAE Schedule 2021
3. Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters’ Society
4. MARTS's FM/VHF STANDARD OPERATING GUIDE
5. MARTS's Trial ORAE
6. Radio Amateur Malaysia FB group.

This post has been edited by wiraone: Jul 22 2021, 10:27 PM

thanks, I'm back

Yay finally new thread lol

i'm sad that you're back

Guys got any news on DMR repeaters?
Thinking of just getting a VHF rig again instead haha

None in Klang Valley at the moment. Still waiting and waiting

Nice write-up

I'm back too

*Wts my yaesu ft70dr*

This post has been edited by sheknow9: Nov 13 2019, 01:59 PM

Why wanna sell?

Finally, a DMR repeater is up and running (testing phase) by marts

Location Bukit lanjan



This post has been edited by hockwei123456: Dec 30 2019, 10:09 AM

Do test it out, though we've identified one problem with it right now which causes a bit of inconvenience during a QSO. If you're taking an over after someone unkey the repeater, you might fell into a 'dead window' where your transmission will go into a black hole. So, either you need to key straight up, or wait for more than 4s between the over. We going to fix this later when we've decided on the internet connectivity at Bukit Lanjan.

Thanks for the update! But i do not have a DMR radio to test at the moment but seems its quite worth it to invest in one. Hopefully they DMR repeater is here to stay!

Btw what DMR radio are you using?

I'm currently using Anytone D878UV, a dual band HT. It however could only receive one channel at a time ( you can monitor two bands but it will only decode one ). This model seems to be the best right now with a long battery life and could be programmed manually w/o a PC.

That's nice, i like the hytera Pd785 design. Have you try texting another DMR radio?

Seems to work with the same brand, no idea across brand of radio.

Alright thank you for the info! 73

Hi I need help with amateur radio please.

Recently my lecturer lend me the icom 9100 transeiver for my class project, but i dont really know how to use it. as of now i think i intercepted someone's walkie talkie around 430-440MHz. i wanted to try two things if possible.

1) i want to try and get a signal or call sign or anything from a satellite. because i saw a satellite mode in the instruction manual but im confused.

2) i want to try to get signal from any radio. like Hitz.fm etc if possible.

currently i've installed eggbeater satellite antenna of 144 MHz & 430 MHz to the Icom IC-9100.

Thank you so much

Btw, Im really new to this amateur radio hobby. So any help is very much appreciated

Wow, this is an all band all mode EXPENSIVE transceiver, please be careful handling it

To work on satellites, first thing first, you need to know which satellites are available. Most satellites are orbiting the earth and probably have few passes over our head in a day. Download software that could track those satellites. Example of satellites tracker, for PC, like Orbitron or gpredict. For Android, AmsatDroid. No idea about iOS though.

Satellites that are passing over our head usually ISS, LAPAN-A2 (IO-86), AO-92, etc. Using the apps mentioned above, it listed all the transponders used that you could monitor. If you want to make a contact on voice channels, you need to have a valid amateur radio license, some universities have their own radio club, so you may ask for permission to use their callsigns. Please, do not transmit if you don't have permission or a valid license.

On listening a commercial radio such as hitz, it is such a waste of to do so

Oh, please familiarise yourself with the transceiver, you tube will be the best source on how to learn by yourself. In any case, do not transmit, do not press the PTT button on the remote mic.

This post has been edited by wiraone: Dec 31 2019, 01:12 PM

May i know what kind lf videos can i refer to in YouTube? As of now im just watching the IC9100 review and several handy tutorials. I couldn't find any tutorials regarding the transeiver.

By using ic9100 keyword, you can see few videos on satellite operations using the transceiver. Most transeivers made by the same company will operate in similar manner, the manual could be a help too. You probably could find it in pdf file on the net if one is not provided by your lecturer. Do search on videos on amateur satellite operations too to familiarise yourself.

Hi everyone, Im Bernard and I'm a newbie to the HAM scene. Will only be starting with analog vhf/uhf for now and am taking my ORAE next week. Do we still need the 2 references for ASAA application? If so how do one go about obtaining it?

Hi Bernard,

Yes, no changes to the procedure and you still need to have 2 class A or MARTS reps signatures.

May I know your location? I probably could advice you on who to get in touch with.

If you've FB account, do visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/224139084455762/.

Good luck for your ORAE!

Hi,

Im based in Shah Alam or KL (work place). Thanks for the FB link! Ive joined the group

Hi, I'm interested to get a license. I'm still looking for any write-up on the step by step from scratch till certification. I've tried to look into MARTS as per recommendation from this thread, however it still need to register and pay a fee.

I have to know what is the way and is there's any possibilities of getting the license, before joining the society.

And, will the test be conducted online now?

Edit: Took the trial test just now. Still require some (a big some) of googling. Really need to brush up my electronic/electric knowledge.

This post has been edited by nohal: Aug 27 2020, 12:25 PM

Just refer to the SKMM Guideline here

https://www.mcmc.gov.my/skmmgovmy/files/att...ervice_2012.pdf

It has the steps from start to finish regarding on how to obtain a license. Particularly on page 14 to 32

Oh thanks. At first it's a little bit confusing. Now it is slowly become clear.

Btw, if I've understood it correctly, the RAE test is done online (but at a venue). Right?

Edit: Nope, I have a lot more to learn. XD

This post has been edited by nohal: Aug 28 2020, 07:17 PM

I am not really familiar with the online version but last time, the computer version is held at a venue monthly.
I took the normal one in Shah Alam where everyone answered on a paper like SPM

Basically the steps are

1. Register for examination slip
2. Go exam
3. Pass exam
4. Get certificate
5. Use certificate to apply for callsign
6. Wait until callsign approved
7. Can start to use radios

You would need to pay twice. This is an admin fee.
One time for exam (RM 50), another is for callsign application (RM 60).

License fee is actually just RM 24 annually.

Best to extend the license to 5 years otherwise, you have to pay RM 60 every year just for admin fee.

Thank you for the detail explanation. Is it sufficient to do the MARTS trial exam questions or I have to have a book study first. I took one trial test got a 67%, with a little bit of googling, thank god I still remember my electronic subject during the college days.

Just struggle a little bit on Regulation and Operation procedures questions.

Btw, is it normal for a newbie to get AROC Class A right of the bat?

I come from an Electrical Engineering background so my experience in that part might differ.
I just did one past year exam once and that was enough to pass the RAE exam.

Just try to find past year papers and try those. The questions asked are very basic electrical stuff so don't have to go too deep into reading. As for the law side, the guideline by SKMM should cover everything.

Usually, there are also pre-RAE classes/seminar. Those are extremely helpful as well but not sure if there are any during PKPP

Understood. I'll go through the past RAE tests several times and once confident, i'll take the RAE test. Also, I'll try search for the pre-RAE class/seminar.

Referring to my previous post, is it okay to take the AROC Class A cert as a newbie? Or the Morse Code Test is far from standard, meaning I have to have some experience before take the test, rather than just memorizing and getting familiar with the morse code?

Once again, thank you.

Here is one online class I came across if you are interested
https://www.facebook.com/arguitm/posts/3336924623041638

As for AROC Class A, you need to take the RAE + Morse code. The only extra exam is the morse code. You have to receive and send at a rate of at least 12 words per minute (page 16).

Passing the RAE itself already grants you eligibility for Class B. Usually people just apply for Class B while waiting to go into Class A since the morse code exam schedule is different than RAE.

You need to hold the Class B license/ticket for a year before you're eligible to sit for the Class A morse code test.

All right, thank you.


Thank you. I've re-read it, yeah. It was my mistake, last time I read, I thought it needed 1 year to change to something else. ASAA or some sort.

Right. I thought they removed the requirement since it is not in the "eligibility section"

It is still there, page 10 of the guideline:

If your ASAA application is approved, SKMM will issue a call sign with “9W” or
“9M” prefix depending on your eligible operating class. This call sign is unique to
amateur radio operator. You must use it on the air to legally identify your amateur
station during any and all radio communication. The entry level to obtain the
ASAA (or in general it’s call as the Amateur License) is ASAA Class B (“9W”
prefix). You must operate on Class B for at least one year before eligible to
upgrade your license to Class A (“9M” prefix).

Good day to all.

I started work in the marine industry last year, and am planning to carry a VHF around with me, especially when I go offshore aboard vessels to make repairs. I am hoping someone will be able to give me the following answers.
1. Do I need to get a ham radio license to transmit?
Let's say I need to call my "water taxi" back after I'm done. But I may be using 156.8 MHz instead of 144 - 148 MHz
2. Does anyone know what the laws and rules are for 156.8 MHz?
From what I understand, all ships listen on Channel 16/156.8 MHz.
3. Thinking of the (In order of cheap to expensive, and honestly, my preference because gaji not big) Baofeng UV-9R plus, TYT TH-UV8000D, TYT TH-UV98.
Anyone have any experience with them? (I have been checking out reviews, etc) Might have to buy 2 units, in case the water taxi does not have a set of their own. A bit extra for VHF tuned antennas also.
If I could get my boss to pay for them, I'll still need to convince him of the unit(s) to buy.

I hope someone here is familiar and can direct me to the correct resources. I do electrical and electronics, so am not familiar with the laws concerning VHF usage in this situation. I have read the MCMC guidelines for amateur radio operators, and I think I understand them. This is all I can think off for now, hopefully I can move from the answers I get here. Thanks.

_{This is the backstory of why I want to carry a VHF with me. Probably important in my mind only, so I'll spare you all the details}

Hi there,

No, we ham radio can't operate at Marine channels. You need to apply for apparatus assignment (AA) from SKMM/MCMC before you're able to use marine channels. I'm not familiar with it though.

Thanks for the answer. I think the proper step would be to get an AROC Class B license and use 144-148 MHz for now, just in case I need comms in the future.

So... membership with MARTS, then take exam, then apply with form AA to get callsign. Have I got that sequence correct? I see that MARTS needs to vouch for my character.. is there a time frame that I should be a member for that to happen?

You don't need to be a MARTS member to become a ham operator. Just register for the computerised RAE near you, if you're in KV, you're lucky since they've it almost every month. Read all the online resources you could find, there are quite a number of sample questionnaires available online that you can take a look at. I think MARTS website has a link where you can test yourself and see if you're ready to sit for the real one. On 9M or MARTS office barriers signatures, anyone who're class A license can sign the form.

Hi,

Anyone with rigs, handhelds for sale? The mood for buying has come, especially now in the eve of a pending 'health emergency' declararation. Thanks.

Hi Guy
just to ask whether in malaysia have have GMRS or PMR446 to allow use here ?

Yes for PMR446, please check the 5th schedule in this document. https://www.mcmc.gov.my/skmmgovmy/media/Gen...o-1-of-2017.pdf

Anyone know what is this radio antenna? Is install by someone near my housing area. Will the radio frequency harm to human health?

Short answer, no. It does not have
It is non-ionizing radiation.

Ionizing radiation is something like x-ray machines.

Further reading:
https://www.who.int/topics/radiation_non_io...ble%20radiation.
https://www.hsdivers.com/Ham/Mod21.html#:~:...20for%20workers.

Hi,
SKMM released ORAE schedule here https://www.mcmc.gov.my/ms/rae-orae-2021 but it doesn't appear on exam info (https://sems.skmm.gov.my/sems/exams/examinfo)

My assumption there is no more ORAE until covid-19 infection rate go down?

general speaking longer = safer.
u look at telco antenna very short but install top building away from human= danger

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This post has been edited by K0MR4DE: Dec 27 2023, 04:25 PM

Look up HjSanusi's store on Lazada. I have no connection with the seller.
https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/hjsanusi-online

Alternatively, brew your own single-band rx or tx. U can learn something new instead of being an appliance operator.

This shop seems to sell HF rigs at reasonable prices.
I've never bought from this shop so do your due diligence as I can't vouch for it.

https://www.facebook.com/myhamradioshop

Thanks for sharing that shop! Seems like he has a wide range of used and new HF set. Since now PKPD, can't get the two signature from 9M2

Just curious, do you have HF set?

His catalog is quite limited, but I have found his FB though so I can ask him for advice regarding HF set. Regarding homebrew, for now I think I'm comfortable being a plug and play appliance operator. 8 years break from amateur radio, I want to jump back ASAP but on HF. I traumatize playing with 2 meter using handy 8 years back

I will suggest to join a Whatsapp group My10mg & 40m and ready to get racun-ed there.

Hj Sanusi doesn't sell HF radio.

Brew? Wow, gud luck. You can of course, buy a kit and solder yourself.

I have yet to enter that phase of life haha
Probably one day.

Been reading through the forum and been planning my RAE. Do I need to have 2 referral to get my apparatus assignment? Might had missed out on the SKMM guideline.

Been reading the guideline and trying out the MARTS trial questions. I saw someone posted SKMM is having online exam via zoom for the RAE. Might just gonna register for that.

Planning to get the Yaesu FT 70 but my home is like 15km away from Bukit Lanjan repeater. Is it possible for my to connect to the repeater?

Sorry I'm super new on this if any questions sound stupid

Yes, you still need to have the 2 9M or any MARTS exco members for the referral as before.

MARTS along with KLDX are hosting weekly online classes, do check for an announcement in either https://www.facebook.com/groups/radioamaturmalaysiaofficial or https://www.facebook.com/groups/189197434171 for any new announcement for the next RAE online class.

SKMM is now allowing candidates to sit the ORAE from home, provided that you have a good internet speed and webcam for them to invigilate you.

I believe you're the one asking about FT70DR in FB RAM group If yes, the answer still the same as what I've answered there. With just the "rubber ducky" stock antenna, you might not be able to work the repeater, but with external base antenna, probably you can. I've never been to your part of KL (Maluri), so no idea really.

This post has been edited by wiraone: Jul 22 2021, 04:41 PM

Appreciate the quick reply. Noted on the online class that’s super helpful. Gonna try to attend one.

Regarding the external antenna is it possible for me to mount one at my balcony? As I’m living in a high rise. Something semi portable maybe and how much does it cost or terms/model I should look for?

Btw my house have line of sight to genting but it’s like 30km away. Do you think is possible for me to connect to that repeater?

This post has been edited by joevo2: Jul 22 2021, 04:48 PM

If you can see Genting from your balcony, you shouldn't have any problem working with any repeaters up there at Genting even with just your handy talkie with stock antenna and just 5W. Living in high rise added an advantage for you if you just want to work on VHF/UHF bands.

External antenna, depends really, since you're living at a high rise building, you might have difficulty to source a base antenna. Another option is to have a high gain mobile antenna and put it somewhere at the balcony. Don't worry to much for now with buying all those thing, they might be unnecessary. Best to do trial and error when you've your handy talkie and license.

Noted. Really appreciate the info and advice. I guess the first step is to get my licence first

Hi all, just an update for past and future readers. I have successfully renewed my expired licensed and purchased Yaesu FT-450, ATU-100 Tuner, HF20A Wire Antenna, 20m coax cables and QJE 13.8V 30A PSU for roughly RM3,300~ So far, the longest distance I have make contact is in Bali Indonesia, 2000km from my location. Now I am racun-ed looking at fan dipole and Signal Link for digital modes!

Thanks all for your kind suggestions / tips / tricks! 73

Edit:
I am also looking forward to upgrade my license to 9M in the nearest future, to work with 80m and 20m band

This post has been edited by K0MR4DE: Sep 1 2021, 02:58 PM

Any course available to prepare for license exam?

Btw, any community in Penang?

Penang Amateur Radio Community on FB.

Amateur radio operates in 144MHz to 148MHz?

Btw any cheap model to recommend?

Baofeng UV-5R? Should be less than RM100.

Receive mine yesterday. Noob question, can the radio reach other countries like JP, CN, UK and US?

Unfortunately Baofeng cannot reach overseas. But once you obtained amateur radio license from SKMM, you can reach whole Malaysia via MARTS Repeater. Maybe need to upgrade antenna a bit lah, but that don't cost a lot for VHF UHF antenna.

If really interested to make overseas contact, can look for HF Radio

I notice Morse code is part of the license exam. Do you guys really memorize the whole thing???

Class B license you don't need to study for morse code. Morse code only applicable IF you want to upgrade to Class A license. To upgrade to Class A license, a user need to wait for 12 months after taking Class B license + take morse code exam.

Any sifoo here, can correct me if I'm wrong 😅

You could actually reach overseas with those cheap HT, but with the help of Internet. It requires a gateway though, something like EchoLink or IRLP. For those who've digital radio like DMR or C4FM, you could invest a little bit more buying a so called hotspot which becomes gateway to many other amateur radio networks world wide.

Our 9M2RKL-CF4M repeater is connected to worldwide network, you just need to invest more buying a digital C4FM radio. We had 9M2RKL-DMR repeater which has been dead for almost a year now, this also connected to worldwide network too.

Yes, the cheap sub-100 baofeng will not let you work with people all over the world, but with the correct setup, you'll be able to.

This post has been edited by wiraone: Oct 29 2021, 06:45 PM

Do anyone know when exam registeration will open? I already have voucher

If you have a voucher, they should contacted you. They've online session now, you need to have webcam open for the duration of the test.

please email them..they will give u slot..i just passed my exam but yet to get callsign...

Hi guys, I'm new to the Ham radio scene (only recently came to know about Ham radio and the community).

Got some noob questions. I understand there are regulations and also Ham radio license. Wanna ask:

1. Do I need license if I transmit in UHF Citizen Band?
2. What are the Penalties and Fines for transmitting without license?
3. With license, is it you are then allowed to transmit through more frequency range and at higher power?

Thank you for your time!

Hi,

1. No, you don't need to have a license if you're transmitting on UHF CB since they're under class assignment. But do remember, you still need SKMM approved devices (usually walkie-talkie) to be able to transmit.
2. According to SKMM, its RM300K.
3. Yes, with a B license, you'll be able to transmit on VHF (144-148), UHF (430-440), HF (7.00-7.200, 28.000-29.700, 50.000-54.000). With A license, you'll be able to transmit on more bands/frequencies.

https://www.mcmc.gov.my/skmmgovmy/files/att...ervice_2012.pdf

This post has been edited by wiraone: Oct 18 2022, 02:58 PM

Thank you for the info!!!
Do you know if SKMM got a list of approved devices?

I'm sorry, I have no idea. I don't think so. Even the approved radios for us hasn't been updated since long time ago.

UPDATE:

Starting 01/01/2023, MCMC has introduced a new class for starter. So, anyone who're interested in the hobby will start with Class C (9W3) first before upgrading to Class B, and a year later to Class A. The exams have been reorganised and new question banks have been released. There will be no longer CW (Morse Code) test for Class A, replaced with technical written test (objective test) instead.

Latest 3rd edition guidelines, new handbook, question banks for Class C, B, A can be found here:

https://www.mcmc.gov.my/en/amateur-radio-op...r-certification

1. Guidelines for Amateur Radio Services - 3rd Edition
2. Amateur Radio Handbook - 1st Edition
3. MCMC Question Bank - Class A
4. MCMC Question Bank - Class B
5. MCMC Question Bank - Class C

This post has been edited by wiraone: Dec 29 2022, 08:11 PM

Hai... baru tau thread ini.. saja nak hidupkan balik..

73 DE 9M8HAZ (QRZ PAGE)

This post has been edited by MarHazK: Jun 6 2023, 03:02 PM

I was quite active on 40m back in 2021 to early 2022. Sadly, July 2022 I sold my Yaesu FT450 Fullset (wire antenna, cables, power supply and digital mode accessories) due to busy with work/life, less time to spend QSO on the air.

Fast forward to 2023, itching to TX on HF bands again but with lighter budget + portability (QRP anyone?). Still contemplating whether to empty my cart on Shopee for Xiegu G90 haha.. xD

This post has been edited by K0MR4DE: Jun 6 2023, 03:50 PM

Just proceed the checkouts since G90 still the best so-called-QRP / hybrid-QRP

plus, its imitated from Icom IC7300 (according to the China's ham ops who is currently working at Xeigu Factory)

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This post has been edited by SeanConnery: Jun 23 2023, 12:03 PM

Good afternoon sifus,

i would like to seek some recommendation for walkie talkie, use by small team consisting of about 20 person, mainly for organizing event/function in various buildings.

we need to communicate like in hall or shoplot building, sometimes with 3-4 floors, eg event on top floor, but need to communicate with ground floor staff etc.

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/motorola...7885024789.html

Is this a good candidate for consideration? The AA battery option seems like a good backup.

It mentioned license free so i supposed we can just buy and use it?

However this is just a 0.5W unit so i am not sure if it will be too weak?
For comparison we have some old kenwood TK3107 which is 5W. Are they compatible/can communicate by any chance?

Thanks in advance.

This post has been edited by pandah: Nov 4 2023, 12:24 PM

After being in a dilemma for quite some time, I finally pulled the trigger and bought Xiegu G90 from Quebec Ventures at Bandar Saujana Utama. Also, I bring home the GP1 portable verticle HF antenna and G90 External Battery Pack. Not interested in buying a DC power supply as my Mum dislikes permanent antenna installation the last time I bought a Yaesu FT-450. Own home is an apartment, thus can only play on my radio when I go back to my Mum place on the weekend.

Almost bought a uSDX but turned it down to no built-in tuner. 2023 is the year for QRP trans receiver I guessed, because I also have joined the bandwagon. I think we need to crown 9W2DI as an influencer to incite youngsters to explore HF haha. Last time I could only TX on 40m and now looking to explore the 20m HF band.

Should I buy the DE-19 Xiegue interface to play with digital modes? Please somebody racun me haha

This post has been edited by K0MR4DE: Dec 27 2023, 04:36 PM

Hi everyone,

Can I interested anyone on two units of original Icom IC-V86 VHF only, including multiple units of its associated AA case? 1 unit of the V86 unused, the other used rarely on emergency monitoring. Uptime less than 100 hours. Selling due current state of unemployment, need funds. Offer your price. Pm or Whatsapp 010 200 2985. Thanks.

This post has been edited by SeanConnery: Mar 15 2024, 09:05 PM

Hi, mind sharing your experience on the Xiegu rigg?
Thanks

Hi was wondering how installing Diamond X50 on by double storey house.
Plan to remove my Astro dish aand and use their mast to mount my Diamond X50 then remove all RG6 and replace with RG58 from inside the wall.
Was wondering how do i earth the external antenna when i have no ground access.Cant find any metal pipe nearby.Water pipe all r PVC.Any advice?
Thanks

Since the aerial is X50, I assume you are interested in 70 cm. Unfortunately, RG-58 is very lossy at 70 cm for long runs - a 15 m length will reduce 10W Tx to 2.5 W. An 30m RG-58 will reduce the same 10W Tx power to 0.6W!!! If you want to change the RG-6, you should be looking at LMR-400 or thicker.
Since the X50 already have 3 radials for RF earth, I assume you are interested in "lightning earth"? A water pipe is not sufficient, but requires multiple rods spaced at a specified distance apart:
1. https://www.ntms.org/files/2013mini/Lightni...0Protection.pdf
2. https://reeve.com/Documents/Articles%20Pape...equirements.pdf
You will probably need to employ an electrician to implement the earthing requirement.

Thanks for the material.
Will go through it.
Yes i am referring lightning earth.
Yes i am aware of the loss proportionate to length.
Just want to increase my reception and transmission of UV5R.If my interest grow, i intend to get a proper rigg.
So far far i have change my ducky antenna to Diamond 771, lots of improvement.
Any idea how rough estimate for electrician work for lightning earthing?
Thanks