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Thread: Disposal of equipment
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2nd February 2013, 01:52 PM #1Been here a while
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Disposal of equipment
Like many others, I held a full call, amateur radio license for years, and worked DXCC QRP with homebuilt equipment, but I haven't been licensed for more than 20 years. I still have a shack full of radio equipment, ranging from 2m handhelds through to mobile, and desktop HF rigs. Plus of course, all the other stuff like cables, meters, antennas etc.
I'm sure there are others in similar situations, so what have you done with all your old radio gear?
With only 0.06% of the population being licensed, the second hand market is non-existent. Certainly understandable too. Why study for an exam for the privilege of talking to someone via a radio, when I can use a smart phone to video-chat with anyone, anywhere in the world?
I guess amateur radio gear is kind of like a CRT TV - you can't even give it away.
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2nd February 2013, 03:16 PM #2
there are a few of us left...
Hi Sjm,
My girlfriend and I both hold current amateur radio licenses and while it is not as useful as it has been in the past we still find uses for it. We have 2m and 70cm mounted in the car, but not currently working until I find a free weekend to do a bit of work on it, and a HF rig we can run from the car in a fixed location. Amateur radio clubs are still training and testing new applicants for licenses so I dont think it is dead yet.
Maybe if you contact a club they may be able to help you find a buyer.
DougI got sick of sitting around doing nothing - so I took up meditation.
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2nd February 2013, 05:03 PM #3
disposal of equipment
Hi,
Contact the Victorian branch of the WIA they will put you on the right trackIf in doubt panic
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2nd February 2013, 09:46 PM #4Electron controller/Manufacturer of fine shavings
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SJM,
There are plenty of avenues in Amateur radio which is not just limited to talking with people overseas. The introduction of internet and the like, whilst it has taken some shine off the hobby, has actually opened up new avenues like IRLP and a swag of digital modes. Just a few of us still play with thermionic emission and know how to keep em glowing.
Doug is right, the hobby is far from dead.
If you want to sell your gear the place to go is VKHAM www.vkham.com but remember hams have deep pockets and short arms.
3RU
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3rd February 2013, 12:04 AM #5Senior Member
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I'm not sure it's worth nothing. People still seem to want $350 for a basic FT-7.
Some of the prices for used gear are crazy.......or maybe I have deep pockets and short arms as suggested by 3RU.
My 430S keeps me happy.So many ideas........so little skill........
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3rd February 2013, 12:19 PM #6
disposal of equipment
Hi,
If all else fails do as I did with unwanted gear donate it to the Scouts it will be welcome there. You may be insulted with what some people will offer you for your gear
Ron VK6RLIf in doubt panic
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4th February 2013, 08:07 AM #7GOLD MEMBER
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When I decide to pack it all up (Yaesu FT901 loaded, etc) I'm going to donate the pile to the local club. Over my active years, I saw new Hams coming up without the $$$ for even half-decent gear. I'd like to see it end up with them.
Hammarlund HQ129X and National NC57B rcvrs for boat anchors.
Canada is supposed to have 2 official languages, English & French. Other than English, CW at 20wpm is, or has been, my only second language and I'm still quite proud of that small accomplishment.
VE7APC
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21st February 2013, 10:41 PM #8Novice
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Amateur radio lives
Hi,
The ham scene is alive and well:
Morse is used more today than it was when amateurs had to pass a test in order to use it;
Computers help to display the digital mode signals;
The internet lets us link to site(s) around the world, regardless of conditions, and even let us direct our signal to particular stations, and is secure to boot;
Aircraft body ducting and meteor showers are ways to extend signal propogation;
Communicating on light beams is now possible, even reflecting off clouds along the way;
The new VHF D-Star mode is nearly everywhere;
Amateur TV is now digital and real time a la regular TV transmissions;
Hand-held rigs are tiny and cheaper than their older cousins;
Position reporting is now a big thing and easy to get involved in;
Packet radio is enjoying a resurgence;
Computer control of radio gear is very comprehensive;
Remote control of base HF rigs is easy;
Logging is now computerised and automatic, if you wish;
Amateur Radio Operators are helping the Emergency Services and other organisations in times of disaster;
Octagon look to hams as a source of reliable operators/officials for their events.
Most amateurs find themselves specialising on certain facets as there is so much to choose from. The old difficulties have faded, new challenges have come along, propagation keeps us guessing. But above all, a lot of the new technology available to the public and scientists alike, has been developed by licenced Amateurs.
Nearly all astronauts are amateurs. Some of the back-up comms to the shuttles and the space station is via amateur circuits.
Doing the training to get a Foundation Licence can be done in a week-end and lets one onto certain bands at lower powers and using pre-built gear. A Standard Licence is the next step and gives nearly all privileges at high power and most bands. An Advanced Licence, the old "full call, or Z call" gives access to some special bands and very high power, on application.
Very alive, indeed!
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