From a film I acted, The Pilgrimage.
Alfonso Faustino: Motorola CP 200: VHF: Maritime Frequencies (K6ASF)
I only use four VHF frequencies — the rest of my HAM operational activities are on the UHF frequency band. So, what are the four VHF frequencies I use? MAR-09: Internship SAR MAR-13: Bridge Port-Bridge MAR-14: Bay Traffic MAR-16: DISTRESS (United States Coast Guard) As a PADI SCUBA diver, I am in the ocean about…
Alfonso Faustino: DMR and Yaesu’s System Fusion and WiresX (K6ASF)
I’m fortunate to have access to both DMR and Yaesu’s System Fusion and WiresX digital networks; and, I want to share my experiences with you regarding both digital networks. DMR Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) was created by a telecommunications entity in Europe for professional and commercial communications and has become the international digital platform for digital communications throughout the…
Alfonso Faustino: Motorola XPR 7550e Code-plug for Analog, DMR HAM networks, and a list of GMRS Frequencies I use (HAM: K6ASF and GMRS: WQZ1967)
Several licensed GMRS operators asked the GMRS frequencies I use; hence, I created this BLOG. By the by, I don’t talk with GMRS people that do not possess a valid FCC GMRS license — unless the unlicensed person is in an emergency situation. Unfortunately, many people using GMRS do not possess licenses or use fake…
Alfonso Faustino: Motorola XPR 7550e versus Yaesu FT1XDR: GPS activities on APRS.fi (K6ASF)
21-22 July-2017: BLOG updated to reflect my Yaesu FT1XDR’s GPS activities with APRS.fi. It successfully tracked my travel activities only one time; hence, it still isn’t reliable nor accurate, whereas my Motorola XPR 7550e is 100% reliable and accurate in any environment and circumstances. In my testing, the FT1XDR’s GPS failed and didn’t meet my requirements. I’ve…
Alfonso Faustino: I’m too selfish to have children!
I was having lunch with an acquaintance of mine the other day. He is married and have two children. He is proud of his children; and, his children are wonderful — I believe good children and good dogs, cats, and other pets are the result of good parenting and responsible ownership respectively. I enjoy seeing my acquaintances’ and…
Alfonso Faustino: Reasons I use a amateur mobile transceiver (Yaesu FT-857D) over a commercial/professional mobile transceiver (Motorola) (K6ASF)
Whenever I travel to Los Angeles and I decide to drive, I bring along my Yaesu FT-857D; because, I need to be able to quickly hit both UHF and VHF bands depending on my location. Amateur portable/mobile transceivers are usually dual-band and allow for front panel programming, which is really important when driving around —…
Alfonso Faustino: Reasons I use Commercial Hand-held Transceivers (Motorola XPR 7550e) versus Amateur Hand-held Transceivers (K6ASF)
Before I begin, I wanna thank my Motorola HAM Elmers: Ryan (RG6CWE) and Tom (N6MVT) for introducing me to Motorola HAM operations environment — analog and DMR. Thanks, Tom, N6MVT, for helping me program my Motorola and for introducing me to the wonderful world of DMR. Bottom Line Up Front: I use Motorola hand-held transceivers because I…
Alfonso Faustino: Two Way Digital Radio: Ken Bryant: Motorola XPR 7550e: UHF: 403 – 527 MHz (K6ASF)
I am extremely selective with whom I deal businesses, and they must match my following criteria: Quality Products Professional Knowledge: Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) Effective & Efficient Support Business Ethics Reasonable Pricing My equipment of choice for my HAM operations is Motorola; and, the company that supplies me with my Motorola HAM gear is Ken Bryant at…
Alfonso Faustino: Yaesu FT1XDR GPS Analog and Digital Transceiver & APRS (K6ASF)
On 30-May-2017, I dropped by HAM Radio Outlet on my way to Los Angeles and picked up the Yaesu FT1XDR. I purchased this GPS analog and digital transceiver to learn and participate in APRS. You can check out APRS at APRS.fi. I got rid of the stock antenna and bought a BNC adapter and replaced…
Alfonso Faustino: Baofeng GT3TP (K6ASF)
(UPDATE: 31-May-2016, @ 2330 Hours PDT: On a simplex frequency, my acting classmate, Matthew, call-sign: Crazy Canook, used my girlfriend’s Baofeng GT3TP hand-held transceiver, and he spoke to me from Linden Street in Oakland, California, while I was at Eagle’s Nest — that’s over 9 miles away on a simplex frequency — no repeaters at…
Alfonso Faustino: My first contact with South Yorkshire, England, using my Yaesu FT-857D (K6ASF)
Tonight, 24-May-2017, @ 2330 Hours PDT, I spoke to Ian (G3ZHI) on my Yaesu FT-857D. Ian, like I, is a history buff; and, when I was in England, I enjoyed all the history of his country — from Jack The Ripper to Oliver Cromwell. I’m always amazed by HAM transceivers, especially my Yaesu FT-857D — it’s…
