Amateur Radio Operators?

[NS4Jay]

New to this forum as I will be taking possession of a 1965 Rich Line Model 15 (14'3") in about a month. A wealth of knowledge here and I am excited to get started on this Tin Boat adventure.
My callsign is NS4J and since 1996 have been very active with the US Islands Awards Program (www.usislands.org). I have operated from over 140 islands. Besides fishing, you can guess what else I'll be doing with the Rich Line.
Any other hams out there in Tin Boat land?
The photos show my friend's Rich Line beached on an island on the upper Potomac near Leesburg, VA. We had the antenna pole attached to the bow

 

[LDUBS]

Welcome to TinBoats.

I'm not a Ham radio operator. Does the antenna pole collapse for transport in the boat?

After reading your post I went to the Islands Program link. That is pretty cool.

 

[NS4Jay]

Yes. The fiberglass pole is 10 sections and expands to 32'. It has a pulley in the last section that we use to pull up our wire antennas.

 

[Mudbugger]

Whiskey
9er
Mike
Charlie
India

 

[Still Afloat]

I thought about sticking a 20m vertical in the socket that’s intended for a ski tow pole. On second thought I decided not do this since l’m basically setting on a 28 gallon fuel can. Plus I’d certainly miss more fish if I’m ragging chewing or working a pile up when I should be fishing.
Dave - WA7F

 

[Crazyboat]

I am not a HAM radio operator, best I can say I've ever done was hand held 2 way radios with a 5 mile range (On a very good day) or a CB radio from back in the late 70's. I did look into HAM radios as well as other types back during the heights of the COVID thing. Having outside the box ways of communicating will be a handy thing if we ever have a total shutdown. Pass along some information when you can.

 

[NS4Jay]

I am not a HAM radio operator, best I can say I've ever done was hand held 2 way radios with a 5 mile range (On a very good day) or a CB radio from back in the late 70's. I did look into HAM radios as well as other types back during the heights of the COVID thing. Having outside the box ways of communicating will be a handy thing if we ever have a total shutdown. Pass along some information when you can.

Check out this link (ARRL | Licensing, Education & Training | Getting on the Air)
The ARRL is the National organization for amateur radio.

 

[Steph Boeker]

New to this forum as I will be taking possession of a 1965 Rich Line Model 15 (14'3") in about a month. A wealth of knowledge here and I am excited to get started on this Tin Boat adventure.
My callsign is NS4J and since 1996 have been very active with the US Islands Awards Program (www.usislands.org). I have operated from over 140 islands. Besides fishing, you can guess what else I'll be doing with the Rich Line.
Any other hams out there in Tin Boat land?
The photos show my friend's Rich Line beached on an island on the upper Potomac near Leesburg, VA. We had the antenna pole attached to the bow

I don't know if I didn't pay or what but I studied for the test and believe I took it years ago, but never followed through. I believe I was having trouble practicing Morse Code as well. I've been doing a lot of 11 meter stuff for years and have a Ranger w/10, 11 & 12 meter bands on it. I'm ready for the emergency but not official
But I'm happy to see you hear and the subject posted. I just got my first Alum. boat 14/54. I'm too new to welcome you myself but these are a very generous bunch of guys and knowledgeable as well. I'm sure you will enjoy yourself.
Sincerely ..................
God bless.

 

[NS4Jay]

I don't know if I didn't pay or what but I studied for the test and believe I took it years ago, but never followed through. I believe I was having trouble practicing Morse Code as well. I've been doing a lot of 11 meter stuff for years and have a Ranger w/10, 11 & 12 meter bands on it. I'm ready for the emergency but not official
But I'm happy to see you hear and the subject posted. I just got my first Alum. boat 14/54. I'm too new to welcome you myself but these are a very generous bunch of guys and knowledgeable as well. I'm sure you will enjoy yourself.
Sincerely ..................
God bless.

The Morse (CW) requirement has been gone for quite awhile. You should give it another try. Plus we’re heading for a Sunspot peak so 10 meters, part of the Technician (first) license is open around the world.

 

[Canoe]

And there are only 3 levels Technician, General, Extra classes. If you get a study guide and learn that you should be able to pass.

 

[elRud]

New to this forum as I will be taking possession of a 1965 Rich Line Model 15 (14'3") in about a month. A wealth of knowledge here and I am excited to get started on this Tin Boat adventure.
My callsign is NS4J and since 1996 have been very active with the US Islands Awards Program (www.usislands.org). I have operated from over 140 islands. Besides fishing, you can guess what else I'll be doing with the Rich Line.
Any other hams out there in Tin Boat land?
The photos show my friend's Rich Line beached on an island on the upper Potomac near Leesburg, VA. We had the antenna pole attached to the bow

Hi de KB3FF. After adding strakes, I am using a converted aluminum airboat as a oyster farm workboat.

 

[Crazyboat]

Check out this link (ARRL | Licensing, Education & Training | Getting on the Air)
The ARRL is the National organization for amateur radio.

Thanks, something I will check into.