Questions tagged [equipment]

Questions relating to equipment for Amateur Radio operation.

Questions that surround the items and objects used to take part in Amateur Radio.

While most if not all questions could be related to equipment in some way, this Tag is specifically for questions about the equipment itself.

For example, if I was to ask "How does JT65 work?", while this would involve equipment, it would not be appropriate to Tag this question with the Equipment Tag.

If the question was, "How can I interface with my Yaesu FT-817 for JT65?" this would relate to that equipment, and the Tag would be appropriate.

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What rig or rigs are onboard the ISS?

This article mentions the Ham Shack aboard the ISS. From the picture it looks like a small very light rig like a Yaesu FT-817. What radio(s) do the astronauts use when they talk to Hams and School-age kids (with help from licensed hams) on earth?
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How long would a radio last in storage?

For a modern rig, any rigs that come out within the last 20 years. How long would it last in storage? By that, I mean "dust it off and plug and play". Assume it is in a dry and cool place, without exposure to extreme temperature. What component…
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