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http://www.hamtshirts.com/i-prefer-digital-modes-navy/
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http://www.hamtshirts.com/i-prefer-digital-modes-navy/
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Irv [K3IRV] McWherter
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#56256
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In The Mood For Different Modes?
In the mood for different modes? Then the 31 Flavors Contest is for you! Coming soon! Choose your 6 hour block between 1000 UTC Saturday April 7 and 0400 UTC Sunday April 8. QRP, Low Power, and
In the mood for different modes? Then the 31 Flavors Contest is for you! Coming soon! Choose your 6 hour block between 1000 UTC Saturday April 7 and 0400 UTC Sunday April 8. QRP, Low Power, and
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Rick - N7WE
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#56255
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Re: April Trip Grid Activation
I need EM43 please.
John KE4JB
I need EM43 please.
John KE4JB
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bowerjohn41 <poppajohnbower@...>
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#56254
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Re: Mobile Installations
Wow, he has some awesome equipment set up!! That is very interesting.
Dan Morris KZ3T 070-1065
dbmorris315@...
Wow, he has some awesome equipment set up!! That is very interesting.
Dan Morris KZ3T 070-1065
dbmorris315@...
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Dan Morris - KZ3T
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#56253
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Re: Mobile Installations
I have had many QDOs with FK8DD on PSK31 who often operates mobile. Check his setup at
https://www.qrz.com/db/FK8DD/
I bought the same antenna he uses for portable operations.
Martin
Kg7hax
On Tue,
I have had many QDOs with FK8DD on PSK31 who often operates mobile. Check his setup at
https://www.qrz.com/db/FK8DD/
I bought the same antenna he uses for portable operations.
Martin
Kg7hax
On Tue,
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Martin Tuip
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#56252
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Re: Mobile Installations
Have used hamsticks for years and have had good luck with them. Used to have them on tripod mag mount on roof, but ya hafta watch out for viaducts !
Uping a KX-3 from 10 to 12 watts is an exercise in
Have used hamsticks for years and have had good luck with them. Used to have them on tripod mag mount on roof, but ya hafta watch out for viaducts !
Uping a KX-3 from 10 to 12 watts is an exercise in
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Jerry N9AVY
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#56251
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Re: Mobile Installations
Byron-
I'm late with the reply, but we had our first seasonal severe weather move through this afternoon with heavy lightning, downpours and a tornado warning. So not only was the antenna tipped over
Byron-
I'm late with the reply, but we had our first seasonal severe weather move through this afternoon with heavy lightning, downpours and a tornado warning. So not only was the antenna tipped over
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Rick - N7WE
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#56250
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Re: Mobile Installations
Hi Bryon,
I use a 20mtr hamstick mounted on the rear drivers side of our Town and Country mini-van. I used a mount that fit between the car body and the tail light, so when I remove it there are
Hi Bryon,
I use a 20mtr hamstick mounted on the rear drivers side of our Town and Country mini-van. I used a mount that fit between the car body and the tail light, so when I remove it there are
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Richard Rohrer
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#56249
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Re: Mobile Installations
Had an Uncle (ex-W0KIA - SK) up in NDak who worked at weather station at airport. He used to take some weather balloons and hook a wire to them... think wired was around 1500 ft (?) ... and loaded
Had an Uncle (ex-W0KIA - SK) up in NDak who worked at weather station at airport. He used to take some weather balloons and hook a wire to them... think wired was around 1500 ft (?) ... and loaded
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Jerry N9AVY
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#56248
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Re: Mobile Installations
Better than a slingshot, I used a drone to get my wire up and over a tree, worked like a charm.
Jim, K5SP
On 3/20/2018 3:28 PM, Jerry N9AVY wrote:
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Jim, K5SP
Better than a slingshot, I used a drone to get my wire up and over a tree, worked like a charm.
Jim, K5SP
On 3/20/2018 3:28 PM, Jerry N9AVY wrote:
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Jim, K5SP
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Jim K5SP
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#56247
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Re: Mobile Installations
When I went mobile back around 2000, just tossed everything in GMC Van and didn't worry about grounding. It all seemed to work out as I drove up to MN on trial run before taking van out out to
When I went mobile back around 2000, just tossed everything in GMC Van and didn't worry about grounding. It all seemed to work out as I drove up to MN on trial run before taking van out out to
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Jerry N9AVY
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#56246
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Re: Mobile Installations
>>> I would like to do more mobile operating for a few reasons. - Bryon, W7RIV
- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC
>>> I would like to do more mobile operating for a few reasons. - Bryon, W7RIV
- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC
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Mike Flowers
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#56245
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Re: Mobile Installations
Unfortunately, the site seems more about mobile than portable which I believe is what Byron was asking.
Perhaps some sort of collapsible mast with a hunk of wire running up or maybe a couple masts to
Unfortunately, the site seems more about mobile than portable which I believe is what Byron was asking.
Perhaps some sort of collapsible mast with a hunk of wire running up or maybe a couple masts to
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Jerry N9AVY
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#56244
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Re: Mobile Installations
I've not messed with HF mobile personally YET, but I've studied quite a bit about it. I understand one thing is paramount - BONDING/GROUNDING. You need to bond the frame to the body, the hood to the
I've not messed with HF mobile personally YET, but I've studied quite a bit about it. I understand one thing is paramount - BONDING/GROUNDING. You need to bond the frame to the body, the hood to the
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Matthew King - AK4MK <kk4cps@...>
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#56243
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Re: Mobile Installations
Hi Bryon,
Here’s a great website: http://www.k0bg.com/
It’s almost ‘Amateur Radio Mobile Central’ – maybe even too much mobile information. Lot’s of ideas there …
- 73 and
Hi Bryon,
Here’s a great website: http://www.k0bg.com/
It’s almost ‘Amateur Radio Mobile Central’ – maybe even too much mobile information. Lot’s of ideas there …
- 73 and
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Mike Flowers
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#56242
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Re: Antenna tuner suggestions / help
Jeff - Thanks for the info. Well, two different antennas. I thought about the ground plane but opted for the regulated vertical with tilt over in case of strong winds, etc. Thanks agn.
Dan
Jeff - Thanks for the info. Well, two different antennas. I thought about the ground plane but opted for the regulated vertical with tilt over in case of strong winds, etc. Thanks agn.
Dan
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Dan Morris - KZ3T
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#56241
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Re: Antenna tuner suggestions / help
Tom .... all good advice ...... my shop is a engineered structure ....all metal prefab ..... I weld and use cutting torches in it ......didn't want the fire risk....... with a wind loading of 150mph
Tom .... all good advice ...... my shop is a engineered structure ....all metal prefab ..... I weld and use cutting torches in it ......didn't want the fire risk....... with a wind loading of 150mph
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JEFF WALSH
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#56240
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Re: Antenna tuner suggestions / help
Thanks for the tips. I looked at some MFJs bit stumbled across a really good looking AMP AT1200 which is a bit of a boat anchor but very manual and it will help me get a better understanding of stuff
Thanks for the tips. I looked at some MFJs bit stumbled across a really good looking AMP AT1200 which is a bit of a boat anchor but very manual and it will help me get a better understanding of stuff
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Martin Tuip
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#56239
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Mobile Installations
I would like to do more mobile operating for a few reasons. I would like to help the club out and get more Grids on the air for individuals. I find this a fun activity, but sometimes to do a portable
I would like to do more mobile operating for a few reasons. I would like to help the club out and get more Grids on the air for individuals. I find this a fun activity, but sometimes to do a portable
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W7RIV
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#56238
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Re: Antenna tuner suggestions / help
Jeff,
The metal structure mounting in lieu of wire radials can work well, if you have that option. As I think I have mentioned before, I mounted a Hustler 6BTV on top of my metal roofed barn at about
Jeff,
The metal structure mounting in lieu of wire radials can work well, if you have that option. As I think I have mentioned before, I mounted a Hustler 6BTV on top of my metal roofed barn at about
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K8TOM
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#56237
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