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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 680
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 19, 2019 - 8:16 pm: | 
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What is going on with the COPPER FORUM ? It use to be that there were a lot of people would be on here having intelligent conversations and question's. I sure miss reading the post and meeting new people and making new friend's. I sure hope 11 meters (CB ) isn't dying out. Seems like all people want to do anymore is cell phone's and text and computer's. I am a ham operator with GENERAL license and I enjoy all forms of radio communication. I will never give up 11 meters . So how about it everybody. Is CB RADIO dying? |
Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 563
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 5:31 pm: |
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Hi Charliebrown.
I've been wondering the same thing myself.
If you have Zello on a cell phone or network radio you can catch up with myself, Mike (Moderator 120), Scott (Northern lights) and Jeff (Moderator636) on a channel called The Copper cavern. It's very much like the old voice chat and hopefully will become a popular platform for us all to chat once again. DX from here to over the big pond has been non existant on CB and almost non existant on the Ham bands too. Network radio is a useful way to keep in touch when DX just ain't there but in my mind will never replace PROPER radio.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 681
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 11:25 pm: |
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Thank you 858, I will save this information and check it out. Have a blessed day |
Tech237
Moderator
Username: Tech237
Post Number: 1947
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2019 - 10:22 am: |
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I do a check 2 or 3 times a day
Tech237
N7AUS
God made me an athiest, who are you to question his wisdom?
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Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 2365
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 24, 2019 - 10:25 pm: |
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im still here guys . unfortuntely i dont knmow anything bout smart phones.. what is network radio??is that ham
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Tech833
Moderator
Username: Tech833
Post Number: 2439
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 26, 2019 - 2:10 pm: |
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I cannot stand smartphone machines, so avoid them whenever possible. I do check the forum now and then to see if anyone has asked a question I am able to answer.
Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 564
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 3:01 pm: |
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Dale.
It's basically like the old voice chat which used the teamspeak platform. You can use your PC, Tablet or smart phone or a dedicated network radio. I was sceptical myself when I first heard about it but after many hours of sitting in front of a CB radio listening to nothing but white noise I decided to give it a go. Firstly I tried Zello and to my surprise I found quite a few CB and Ham radio related channels available to join. I found it quite a relief that they were very friendly and most of all there are many ham radio operators on there from all over the world especially the US. As I've said it will NEVER replace real radio but is there when the radio is quiet and conditions are flat and you are looking for someone to talk to.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Mrnobody
Intermediate Member
Username: Mrnobody
Post Number: 102
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 8:32 pm: |
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I use Zello all the time, we have a private channel we use car to car when we go out and even around the house. a lot better than texting
'WHATEVER'
CEF-107
DX #023
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Doctor
Junior Member
Username: Doctor
Post Number: 27
Registered: 8-2018
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 9:48 am: |
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HOWDY GUYS
I will investigate copper cavern, sounds neat. I have REACT on Zello, they have a traffic neat and a net on Saturday evenings.I will put in the cc and see what happens.
Yes the ham bands are at low tide and cb, all will be low tide for many years,the next sun spot cycle will be the same or worse they say.
Anyhow I am to ZELLO, will report back.
CEF795 |
Doctor
Junior Member
Username: Doctor
Post Number: 28
Registered: 8-2018
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 10:22 am: |
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OK found copper cavern, sent a note to mm0....to be admitted, .
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OK GUYS AND YOU TO DALE.
Try HAMSPHERE 4.0, FREE for a few weeks, has tons of activity, world wide, usa, etc., free qsl cards..make your own, send for free, awards, contests, modes usb,lsb,cw, digital modes, ..repeaters world wide. after trial period $39 a year, I have been there a few years, when the bands are dead try it..DOCTOR/CEF795 |
Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 565
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 11:57 am: |
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Doctor.
After a bit of thought I have changed the channel name to Ham & CB cavern so please search for it and send request to me. Sorry I didn't update you all earlier.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Doctor
Junior Member
Username: Doctor
Post Number: 29
Registered: 8-2018
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 5:39 pm: |
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TECH858
OK WILL DO,
DOCTOR CEF795 |
Doctor
Junior Member
Username: Doctor
Post Number: 30
Registered: 8-2018
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 5:52 pm: |
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Sure does not find Ham & CB cavern, it finds lot of ham channels..is this under personnel or what?
cef795 |
Doctor
Junior Member
Username: Doctor
Post Number: 31
Registered: 8-2018
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 6:10 pm: |
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OK I got it, took a while, talked to JIM, now CHARLIE BROWN and DALE and others download and find it, under search and make it your favorite channel...
DOCTOR CEF 795 |
477
Intermediate Member
Username: 477
Post Number: 492
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 05, 2019 - 1:05 pm: |
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I been using Zello Talk about 6 years now.
I will be looking for that Channel Jim.
Mr.NoBody477
CEF:227
cvc-36
Lewistown,Pennsylvania. |
Road_warrior
Senior Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 2481
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 07, 2019 - 9:29 am: |
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I'm still around!
Hello everyone!
Road Warrior / CEF 375
Tyrone, PA (Jim)
Local ch. 27.505 Am or LSB
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Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 567
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 3:08 pm: |
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Hey 477 hope you find the channel okay. Looking forward to talking to you.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 568
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 3:13 pm: |
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Road Warrior, Hi from me over here.
If you use Zello please look us up.
It would be great to get back to chatting with you guys over there again. I miss the old voice chat.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Road_warrior
Senior Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 2483
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 6:11 pm: |
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I do not use Zello...Sorry! Not even sure what it is...lol
But I'll check into it...
Road Warrior / CEF 375
Tyrone, PA (Jim)
Local ch. 27.505 Am or LSB
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Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 569
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 2:44 pm: |
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Road Warrior
Jim, you can get the Zello app for smart phones or you can get it on your PC. There are network radios out there to buy but best to start off with phone or PC. It's basically just like using the old voice chat but on a different platform.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 2367
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 9:05 pm: |
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oh that explains it..i barelly know how to use my smartphone..lol.. id rather use this fourm here that copper has for us ..jmho
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 570
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Monday, October 28, 2019 - 3:49 pm: |
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Dale
Like you I like to use this forum and will continue to do so until it ain't here . Zello is not another forum it is a program similar to the old voice chat using VoIP. As our voice chat is no longer available I thought it would be a good idea to set up a channel on Zello so we could all get back to chatting like we used to rather than just typing. You don't have to use it on a smart phone as it's can be accessed on a PC like the voice chat used to be.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Geekster
Intermediate Member
Username: Geekster
Post Number: 196
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - 3:08 pm: |
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Still here.
http://techniciantimes.blogspot.com/
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Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 571
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 10:31 am: |
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Hi Geekster good to see you still in here.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Road_warrior
Senior Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 2485
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 10, 2019 - 6:09 pm: |
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I have no smartphone only my PC...Will look into zello..thanks!
Road Warrior / CEF 375
Tyrone, PA (Jim)
Local ch. 27.505 Am or LSB
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Kiwikid
Intermediate Member
Username: Kiwikid
Post Number: 236
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 30, 2019 - 5:22 pm: |
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Hi to all,
I check in here from time to time to see what's happening.
11m is very quiet here apart from some inter island skip and a little bit of DX from 43,172 divisions.
All the best for the festive season which is coming up quick.
Best of health and DX to all from way down here in the South Pacific Ocean
73rds to all,
John,
CEF0195, 41HN3800,
ZL1PO, #21,
Hamilton,NEW ZEALAND.
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Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 575
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, December 01, 2019 - 3:32 pm: |
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Hey John, nice to hear you're still out there. One of these days when the DX gods allow it I WILL make the trip down to ZL land. All the best from here in cold wet windy Scotland.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 693
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 01, 2019 - 7:17 pm: |
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Good to hear from ya again 858. Cold windy here. Suppose to get a few inches snow. Waiting to see if I have to have back surgery . Trying to put it off. Right now I am waiting for the band's to open back up. I have my General ticket and use about every band available. Perhaps one day we will be able to communicate when the condition's get better like in the ole day's. Have a very blessed day and a Very Merry Christmas to you and the family. |
Af579
Member
Username: Af579
Post Number: 77
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 17, 2020 - 10:52 pm: |
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I'm around still as well.
AF579/CEF472/HAM 185
73 from Front Royal VA
From The Old Dominion
Af579
CEF 472
HAM 185
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Af579
Member
Username: Af579
Post Number: 78
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 17, 2020 - 10:59 pm: |
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I also noticed some of you are within easy earshot for 80m here to VA. Maybe we will have to set something up and get a little group going on 80.
From The Old Dominion
Af579
CEF 472
HAM 185
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Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 584
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 2:56 pm: |
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Af579, good to see ya' still in here.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Af579
Member
Username: Af579
Post Number: 79
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 3:25 pm: |
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Waving right back Tech858. Over in my heritage homeland.
From The Old Dominion
Af579
CEF 472
HAM 185
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Chosen_one
New member
Username: Chosen_one
Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2018
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 10:12 pm: |
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I'm here.
I was having a problem with my old account that I got locked out. I had to create a new one.
CEF #1021
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Spun
Junior Member
Username: Spun
Post Number: 15
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 9:20 pm: |
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I'm back after about a 15 year hiatus from radios.
I regret sell almost everything back then, but it's Coppers gain that I did. lol |
Watt
Member
Username: Watt
Post Number: 69
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 10:29 pm: |
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I check in once in a while. Don't post much.
DX is the next best thing to being there.
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Tech858
Moderator
Username: Tech858
Post Number: 585
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 1:50 pm: |
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Chosen one, Spun and Watt, great to see ya all still hanging in here.
Tech858/Jim
MM0TXO
Wavin' a hand from Scotland
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Milkman21218
Advanced Member
Username: Milkman21218
Post Number: 670
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 31, 2020 - 5:52 pm: |
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Hello everyone from the Milkman
Izzy
CEF#502
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Mak32
Junior Member
Username: Mak32
Post Number: 39
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, February 01, 2020 - 11:09 am: |
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Hello everyone I Haven't been here in a few years so just saying Hi |
Charliebrown
Advanced Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 702
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 01, 2020 - 9:48 pm: |
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Tech 858, Year's ago when condition's were good I use to be able to communicate your way here from the east cost of the USA. I went by Double Nickel . There are a few that are using my sign but they talk filthy I am a Christian and I do not. So if ever you here me you will be able to know which it is. Of course this was on 11 meter SSB. I use to swing the MACO three element beam your way and it was like talking local. I sure miss the day's of great condition's like it was back in the day. I am sure I had most likely made contact with you and people around you. Since then I have made my General Ham License. |
