On May 3, 2021, new FCC rules went into effect that dealt with RF exposure evaluations.
Here are some links that may help you understand and comply with the new rules.
ARRL Helps Radio Amateurs Comply with New RF Exposure Evaluation Rules
May 2023 QST article by Greg Lapin, N9GL
Ask Michael, KB9VBR: FCC now REQUIRES amateurs to perform antenna RF exposure calculations
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I found the following forum post about POTA self spotting with Winlink. I have not tried it yet but I plan to soon.
VA3BLV Jun '22
Self-Spotting using email/Winlink…
POTA spotting actions can be submitted by sending an email (Winlink/other) to POTAGW@outlook.com with all commands being sent in the subject line only. The body of emails will be ignored.
The following commands are currently supported:
SPOT [ActivatorCall] [ParkReference] [FreqInKhz] [Mode] [Comment]
Example: SPOT W4PI K-TEST 14321 SSB This is a comment
VIEWSPOTS #An email reply will be sent with a list of active spots.
73, Marc - VA3BLV
"VA3-Believe"
Taken from: https://community.hamrs.app/t/spotting-myself-or-others/2095/3
Zettelkasten ID potaspottingwinlink-2023-05-04-1540
Today after the LaPorte Hamfest I stopped by Chamberlain Lake Nature Preserve, K-4189. It is a 82.7 acre preserve with 1.5 miles of trails. Today, I didn't hit the trails I hit the air waves. After seeing Barry, WD4MSM, doing Winter Field Day in the back of his SUV, I had the idea of doing parking lot POTA. I ordered a Tram Tri-Magnet Antenna Mount and tried it out today. I used the mount with my Wolf River Coil. In twenty minutes I had thirteen contacts, all within the comfort of my car.
While I wouldn't want to do all my POTAs from the inside of my car, it is nice to have the option to do POTA from inside the car if the weather doesn't cooperate.
Zettelkasten ID parkinglotpota-2023-02-25-1559
The G90 is a great radio with good documentation.
If you are new to the G90 and especially if you are new to HF Radio I would recommend downloading the following documents:
G90 Manual
CAT control your Xiegu G90 with your PC and start operating in digital modes
Both documents can be downloaded from:
Radioddity Resources for the G90
You can also download firmware updates for the G90 from the above sites.
My prefered method of updating the firmware on the G90
I highly recommend watching the videos below to learn how to use the G90.
Xiegu G90 - Super quiet CW (and SSB) rig
XieGu G90 SSB adjustable filters..
Setting the Bandwidth on the Xiegu G90
Mic Gain and Compression on the G90
Easy Xiegu G90 Firmware Update
How to use the Xiegu G90 CW Decoder
Xiegu G90 Random Memory Assignment
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I am currently hold a General Class License and am studying for the Extra Class License exam.
When I studied for the Technician Class Exam I used Ham Study It explains the questions and allows you to take practice exams. I have taught both math and science in the past so I did not need much preparation for the exam beyond Ham Study.
The General Class Exam was a different story. I continued to use Ham Study but I also used the ARRL General License Manual and the Amateur Radio License Course General Class. The course is a series of lectures by David Casler, KE0OG and is available to ARRL members at https://learn.arrl.org.
I am currently studying for the Extra Class Exam and the material is tough. I continue to use Ham Study but I also use the ARRL Extra License Manual and the Amateur Radio License Course Extra Class. The course is a series of lectures by David Casler, KE0OG and is available to ARRL members at https://learn.arrl.org. I also am using the Extra Class License Class Syllabus by Jack Tiley, AD7FO.
Once I take the Extra Exam I will let you know how it went.
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