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Mark Thomas / February 8, 2024

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? about net this evening..	Folks, I tried to jump onto the net tonight with a couple of questions. I think I communicated my call sign, KG6MDU, when I first jumped on. But, I heard a LOT of static. Thinking there might be something with my radio, cable, etc. I decided to just drop off as I didn't want to cause any problems. So my first question is did anyone hear me at the beginning? And my second question is about my radio. I was traveling from the office to the home when I tried to connect. My HT is a BaoFeng UV-5R with a Comet remote mount antenna. The squelch on my radio was set at the midway point. But, I was hearing some very faint conversation that definitely sounded like non amateur stuff. It sounded like aunt jenny having a coffee chat w/ a friend. What could cause that? Thanks for any help. Brad Walker KG6MDU	[email protected]
? about out of state use	I am going to be traveling to the Phoenix area next week for business. Is there any interesting ham radio things that I should do or visit? Is there anyway that I can talk back to our ham learning net on Wednesday from there (ie work remotely)? And lastly. Anybody have some good list of nets that are operating there? I can't seem to find a good list. Thanks for all the help. -brad walker KG6MDU	[email protected]
? about propagation	Had something interesting happen tonight. I was trying to receive/listen to beacons coming from a satellite. I usually do this during the day. But, I happened to try it tonight. It really seemed liked I was able to receive a better signal at night time. A satellite overhead that I was sure that I wouldn't hear came through. It was a weak signal but it was definite and clearer than usual. I'm wondering what happens with the night time sky that might make the reception better? Are certain layers of the ionosphere open or what? Any suggestions/ideas are appreciated. Thanks. -brad w.	[email protected]
? about repeaters..	I was looking at the ham learning website that lists the nets running.. The Colorado Connection net is tonight. The web site lists the freq. as 145.310-. Do I assume this means there is a -600KHz offset. Is that what the "-" means? If so, can I assume every repeater is either a "+' or "-" 600 KHz offset unless told otherwise? Also, the PL is listed as 123.0. Can I assume this means it's a 123.0 Hz pl tone? Sorry for the newbie questions but thought I would ask. It just wasn't clear to me. -brad w.	[email protected]
[HamLearningNet] Greetings from KE0BNJ	Thanks Don! I got the ARRL book from the library and KB6NU's study guides, as well as an account on hamstudy.org <http://hamstudy.org> . Extra has proven a lot more difficult to wrap my head around the electronics than Tech and General we're. Legal and band plan stuff I seem to have down pretty well, and was on the fence for checking out Gordon's book to fill in some of the gaps but I think that might be a good choice to help fill in the gaps. --Jake, KE0BNJ On Sep 8, 2014 3:55 PM, "Don Idler [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" > wrote: I strongly recommend Gordon West course book and cds for the Extra class study manual. I think the address is http://www.W5YI/ 1 888-669-9594 There is a lot of stuff to learn for the Extra and Gordon West makes it easer to understand. I have Becky to thank for letting know about this ( She is the one who got the Learning Net formed and was net control for a long time. 73 Becky . Don KC0ZRM On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 3:22 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Hello everyone. I just joined the group today as I'm studying for the Extra and thought I could use all the help/motivation I can get. I only recently blew through elements two and three at an event to break a testing session record (https://twitter.com/USSJoin/status/500127312168226816) and thought I should just go ahead and go all the way to Extra, VE and help out with next year's effort. Once element four is out of the way I'm interested in studying CW, and eventually look in to some HF hardware. It looks like there is a ton of great information in the historical posts, so I'm going to start there and hopefully make it on to the net this Wednesday. Thanks and 73, --Jake, KE0BNJ -- Check out " Mormon.org	[email protected]
[New post] Amateur Extra Lesson 8.3, Receiver Performance	[New post] Amateur Extra Lesson 8.3, Receiver Performance Working on your upgrade to Extra? Dave, KE0OG has posted his latest video. Amateur Extra Lesson 8.3, Receiver Performance <http://dcasler.com/2015/03/25/amateur-extra-lesson-8-3-receiver-performance/> <http://dcasler.com/2015/03/25/amateur-extra-lesson-8-3-receiver-performance/> Amateur Extra Lesson 8.3, Receiver Performance <http://dcasler.com/2015/03/25/amateur-extra-lesson-8-3-receiver-performance/> Here's your video introduction to Section 8.3, "Receiver Performance," in the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. The material in the book ... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2015/03/25/amateur-extra-lesson-8-3-receiver-performance/> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
[New post] Amateur Extra Lesson 9.1, Antenna Basics	[New post] Amateur Extra Lesson 9.1, Antenna Basics KE0OG Dave Amateur Extra Lesson 9.1, Antenna Basics <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/07/amateur-extra-lesson-9-1-antenna-basics/> <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/07/amateur-extra-lesson-9-1-antenna-basics/> Amateur Extra Lesson 9.1, Antenna Basics <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/07/amateur-extra-lesson-9-1-antenna-basics/> Here's your video introduction to Section 9.1, "Antenna Basics," from the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. Lots of material here! After ... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/07/amateur-extra-lesson-9-1-antenna-basics/> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
[New post] Ask Dave Episode 12: Radiosport!	Ask Dave 12: Radiosport! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jyn3k2pkMI 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
11 Year Old Extra Class Ham Makes Contacts November Sweepstakes	11 Year Old Extra Class Ham AE4FH Makes Contacts in the November Sweepstakes <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD5W2wU9Cso> https://youtu.be/YD5W2wU9Cso 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
2012 MS Bike 150 Ham Volunteers Needed!	No experience necessary. Volunteers needed, you do not have to volunteer for the entire two days. A half-day on just one of the days is helpful, if that is all you are willing to commit to. Repost of e-mail sent out by the event coordinator: Hello and welcome to 2012! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and is looking forward to another great year. The 2012 MS Bike 150 is still quite a ways out (T-131 days), but I want to put it into your minds and onto your calendars. This year's event will be different than in the past. Why? Because it WILL NOT fall on the ARRL Field Day dates as it has in the past. Soooo..., no excuses! Most everything will be the same as last year. The route will not change, nor will the rest stops. The dates for this year will be June 30th and July 1st. (Field Day is the weekend previous, June 23rd-24th) I'm looking to give "first rights of refusal" to those who supported the event last year. If you were stationed at a Rest Stop and would like to continue that this year, I would be very happy to have you there again. For those who were Mobile Operators, I have some changes that need to be incorporated for this year. First off, all Mobiles will likely have an additional passenger. We are working to get an EMS person into each and every vehicle for quicker response and assessment of riders. In order to maintain proper separation of responders and coverage of the route, will be needing to know where everyone is at all times. The easiest way to do this is and cut down on Net Traffic is to utilize APRS. So, I will prefer Mobile Operators with APRS capabilities over those who do not. We tested it last year and it was a big success. Please give me a head count. Even if you're still on the fence at this time. It will let me know what additional recruiting I may need to do for the upcoming event. I hope to see every one of you! Cheers, Colin Whitmore - AC0S 2012 MS Bike 150 Ham Coordinator (COML) Contact: Colin Whitmore [email protected]	[email protected]
285 TechConnect 2013 Fall TechFest	http://www.na0tc.org/Techfest_2013.html	[email protected]
65 Great Things About Ham Radio	From CQ Magazine. 65 Great Things About Ham Radio Five years ago, on CQ's 60th anniversary, we ran a feature throughout the year titled "60 Great Things About Ham Radio," in which we listed five "great things" each month. The series was quite popular and we have continued to receive requests to reprint it. So now, in honor of our 65th anniversary, we're repeating the list—with a few updates as well as five more "Great Things About Ham Radio." 1. It works when nothing else does 2. It makes you part of a worldwide community 3. The opportunity to help neighbors by providing public service and emergency communications 4. Some of the nicest people you'll ever meet 5. Some of the smartest people you'll ever meet 6. Some of the most interesting people you'll ever meet 7. Some of the most generous people you'll ever meet (along with some of the cheapest!) 8. Lifelong friendships 9. Friends around the world (including those you haven't met yet) 10. The opportunity to go interesting places you might not otherwise go to 11. The opportunity to do interesting things you might not otherwise get to do 12. The opportunity to expand your knowledge of geography 13. The opportunity to expand your knowledge of earth and space science 14. Practical uses for high school math 15. Practical uses for high school physics 16. A good way to practice a foreign language 17. A good way to keep in touch with faraway friends and relatives 18. A good way to get driving directions when visiting someplace new (with or without GPS) 19. A good way to find the best places to eat when visiting someplace new (with or without GPS) 20. Finding "non-touristy" off-the-beaten-path places to stay, eat, visit, etc. 21. A good way to learn about virtually any topic 22. A good way to bridge the generation gap 23. A good way to keep tabs on elderly/infirm people 24. People named Joe (Walsh, Rudi, Taylor) 25. How many of your non-ham friends have actually talked to someone in some remote place such as Cape Verde or the Seychelles? 26. How many of your non-ham friends might have talked to an astronaut aboard the space station? 27. How many of your non-ham neighbors might have a satellite uplink station in their basements—or in the palms of their hands? 28. How many of your non-ham neighbors might have a TV studio in their garage? 29. What other hobby group has designed, built, and had launched its own fleet of communication satellites? 30. Where else can you play with meteors? 31. Moonbounce 32. Informal way to improve technical skills 33. Informal way to improve communication skills 34. Introduces a variety of career paths 35. Offers unparalleled opportunities for career networking 36. Opportunities for competition in contesting and foxhunting 37. A good way to collect really cool postcards from around the world (despite the growth of electronic confirmations) 38. Nearly endless variety of different things to do, on and off the air 39. Hamfests 40. Dayton 41. Field Day 42. Working DX 43. Being DX 44. DXpeditions 45. Contesting 46. Award-chasing 47. Double-hop sporadic-E 48. Worldwide DX on 6 meters (once or twice every 11 years) [The current extended sunspot minimum has shown that mechanisms other than F2 propagation can offer intercontinental DX on the "magic band" at any point in the solar cycle.] 49. Tropospheric ducting 50. Gray-line propagation 51. TEP, chordal hops, etc. 52. Getting through on CW when nothing else will 53. Unexpected band openings 54. Building your own gear 55. Using gear you've built yourself 56. Operating QRP from some remote location 57. Experimenting with antennas 58. Working DX while mobile or while hiking 59. Experimenting with new modes and new technology 60. The opportunity to help build an internet that doesn't rely on the internet 61. DXing on your HT via IRLP and Echolink 62. Contributing to scientific knowledge about propagation 63. Keeping track of other people's GPS units via APRS 64. Ham radio balloon launches to the edge of space, and as always... 65. Reading CQ! Permission is hereby granted to reprint this list in amateur radio club newsletters, provided credit is given to CQ magazine. Online editions must include a link to the CQ website, http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/.	[email protected]
A Look at Antenna Modeling	How High Should a Dipole Be? A Look at Antenna Modeling David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> https://youtu.be/q1Lz-TjdJAY 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
A member of our group is a Silent Key	I received an e-mail that John Schmult, KC0ZNZ, is a silent key. I know he had some serious health issues. I went through my Technical class with John. Rob, K0RAR, was our Elmer. He was a good guy, he will be missed. Becky, KD0AOE	[email protected]
A morse code course expecially designed for those that do not know differences between a dit and a dah.	A morse code course expecially designed for those that do not know differences between a dit and a dah. Each lesson is 30 minutes and each MP3 file is approximately 27MB. https://www.dxzone.com/dx32919/k6rau-code-course.html 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
A Note to Members - ARRL Board of Directors	A Note to Members from ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR <http://www.arrl.org/news/view/a-note-to-members-from-arrl-president-rick-roderick-k5ur> In the last few weeks, the ARRL’s Board of Directors has been the <http://www.arrl.org/news/view/a-note-to-members-from-arrl-president-rick-roderick-k5ur> subject of an organized misinformation campaign. <http://www.arrl.org/news/view/a-note-to-members-from-arrl-president-rick-roderick-k5ur> http://www.arrl.org/news/view/a-note-to-members-from-arrl- president-rick-roderick-k5ur 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
A treatise on an old, very reliable communication method	A treatise on an old, very reliable communication method https://arachnoid.com/morse_code/ <https://arachnoid.com/morse_code/graphics/radio_operator.jpg>	[email protected]
AA0JK Quoted	Hi, all! Our Elmer, Fred AA0JK, was quoted in the December 2016 issue of QST on page 63 in an article titled, "AirVenture: Planes in the Air, Hams on the Air". Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
ABC cancels ‘Last Man Standing’	http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/11/abc-cancels-conservative-last-man-standing-despite-the-shows-successful-ratings/	[email protected]
AC Waveforms and Measurements	AC Waveforms and Measurements KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/nPwJHi6AQis 73, AA0JK <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
Add a Bluetooth Module to your Radio or PC	http://www.dx.com/p/db9-rs232-wireless-bluetooth-serial-module-104301#.WLbMvH9i1p9 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
AE4FH Checking Into the Hurricane Watch Net and Giving a Report	AE4FH Checking Into the Hurricane Watch Net and Giving a Report http://qrznow.com/ae4fh-checking-into-the-hurricane-watch-net-and-giving-a-report/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
All About Baluns	All About Baluns KE0OG Dave https://youtu.be/GMeOMwf2DJU 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Allstar	Thanks Rob for a very good presentation. Sadly someone broke in at the end and I couldn't comment. I have signed up and will try using Firefox on a MAC and a PC. Might also try Safari on the Mac. Hope to have some input next week. 73 Jeff Allen KD0NFX	[email protected]
Allstar Link	I have this kinda' working on MAC (Safari) and Windows (Vista). Both computers connect to nodes most of the time and will hold the connections, but most of the time there is no sound. I get no error messages. There is little to NO documentation or help about this software on the internet. I can't even figure out how to operate it once connected and I am fairly computer literate. Where do I go for help?	[email protected]
AllStar Link Network - VoIP	https://allstarlink.org/index.html AllStar Link Network is organized to provide VoIP connectivity between amateur radio stations accross the Internet. User accounts may be established so that an amateur may use any web browser or a telephone to connect to AllStar Link radio nodes. No software needs to be downloaded and installed on your personal computer. At any time a user may change his account to a sysop account and then will need to download server software and then can interconnect a radio to the server and control the radio via the internet and have it act as a radio Node. The software may also be configured to act as a Hub permitting multiple radios to interconnect to each other. Please go to the link at the top of this message to find out more about the AllStar Link Network. 73 DE K0RAR Rob Rude	[email protected]
Allstar RTCM Setup	Anybody know of a step-by-step tutorial or can give me some help? I'm probably missing something simple but I just can figure out what I'm supposed to do. Thanks, Lee N4TCW	[email protected]
Amanda Alden(K1DDN) showing off RMHAM Emergency Communications Van	Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js6piZtbwxY Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn1MTEsLSlU More info: https://www.rmham.org/	[email protected]
Amateur (Ham) Radio "Go-Box	Amateur (Ham) Radio "Go-Box Pelican case http://www.n1vqw.net/go-box/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Amateur Extra Lesson 10.1, Topics in HF Propagation	Amateur Extra Lesson 10.1, Topics in HF Propagation Amateur Extra License: Course Introduction <https://youtu.be/WyNyy_9HIy4> <https://youtu.be/WyNyy_9HIy4> Amateur Extra License: Course Introduction <https://youtu.be/WyNyy_9HIy4> Amateur Extra License: the highest license class in amateur (ham) radio. Are you ready to start your study? This video introduces my approach to helping newc... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/WyNyy_9HIy4> Preview by Yahoo KE0OG, Dave's latest release. 10.1, Topics in HF Propagation Amateur Extra Lesson 10.1, Topics in HF Propagation <https://youtu.be/o4Pb3LPr3KU> . <https://youtu.be/o4Pb3LPr3KU> Amateur Extra Lesson 10.1, Topics in HF Propagation <https://youtu.be/o4Pb3LPr3KU> Here's your video introduction to Section 10.1, HF Propagation, in the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. Topics include ground wave propagation... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/o4Pb3LPr3KU> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Amateur Extra Lesson 9.3 Antenna systems KE0OG	Just released: Amateur Extra Lesson 9.3, Antenna Systems <http://dcasler.com/2015/05/11/amateur-extra-lesson-9-3-antenna-systems/> <http://dcasler.com/2015/05/11/amateur-extra-lesson-9-3-antenna-systems/> Amateur Extra Lesson 9.3, Antenna Systems <http://dcasler.com/2015/05/11/amateur-extra-lesson-9-3-antenna-systems/> Here's your video introduction to Section 9.3, "Antenna Systems," in the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. Topics covered include impedan... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2015/05/11/amateur-extra-lesson-9-3-antenna-systems/> Preview by Yahoo KE0OG Dave Video <http://dcasler.com/?taxonomy=category&term=video> \| URL: http://wp.me/p2qC4v-2Be <http://wp.me/p2qC4v-2Be> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Amateur Extra Lesson 9.4, Antenna Design	New Posting: Amateur Extra Lesson 9.4, Antenna Design <http://dcasler.com/2015/05/12/amateur-extra-lesson-9-4-antenna-design/> <http://dcasler.com/2015/05/12/amateur-extra-lesson-9-4-antenna-design/> Amateur Extra Lesson 9.4, Antenna Design <http://dcasler.com/2015/05/12/amateur-extra-lesson-9-4-antenna-design/> Here's your video introduction to Section 9.4, "Antenna Design," in the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. This is a short section and a s... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2015/05/12/amateur-extra-lesson-9-4-antenna-design/> Preview by Yahoo KE0OG Dave https://youtu.be/_GlQeNOBQek <https://youtu.be/_GlQeNOBQek> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Amateur HF Transceiver Features Described	KE0OG, Dave https://youtu.be/W4yrKZc8xws 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
Amateur Radio (full version) HD-1080p	Amateur Radio (full version) HD-1080p https://youtu.be/KMWn5HkFPnU 73, AA0JK FRED	[email protected]
Amateur Radio Parity Act Language Inserted in National Defense Authorization Act	Amateur Radio Parity Act Language Inserted in National Defense Authorization Act 05/11/2018 ARRL is praising the work of US Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), and Mike Rogers (R-AL) for their successful efforts in securing language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 that aids in the survival and growth of Amateur Radio by giving radio amateurs the right to install an outdoor antenna at their residences with the approval of their homeowners associations. This language — text from the proposed Amateur Radio Parity Act (HR 555) — formed the basis for the Courtney-Hartzler-Rogers Amendment to the NDAA. http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-parity-act-language-inserted-in-national-defense-authorization-act 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015	09/10/2015 ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN, has taken strong exception to certain claims being made by community association organizations about the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 <http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act> — H.R. 1301 and S. 1685. Opponents’ Representations of Parity Act’s Purpose “Just Not True,” ARRL President Says <http://www.arrl.org/news/opponents-representations-of-parity-act-s-purpose-just-not-true-arrl-president-says> Opponents’ Representations of Parity Act’s Purpose “Just Not True,” ARRL President Says <http://www.arrl.org/news/opponents-representations-of-parity-act-s-purpose-just-not-true-arrl-president-says> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/news/opponents-representations-of-parity-act-s-purpose-just-not-true-arrl-president-says> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 and contact information	Amateur Radio Parity Act <http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act> Amateur Radio Parity Act <http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act> Preview by Yahoo ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN, has taken strong exception to certain claims being made by community association organizations about the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 <http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act> — H.R. 1301 and S. 1685. http://www.arrl.org/news/opponents-representations-of-parity-act-s-purpose-just-not-true-arrl-president-says <http://www.arrl.org/news/opponents-representations-of-parity-act-s-purpose-just-not-true-arrl-president-says> http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act <http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act> Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 Directs the Federal Communications Commission to amend regulations concerning the height and dimensions of station antenna structures to prohibit a private land use restriction from applying to amateur service communications if the restriction precludes such communications, fails to accommodate such communications, or does not constitute the minimum practicable restriction to accomplish the legitimate purpose of the private entity seeking to enforce the restriction. https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1301 <https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1301> Contacting Your Congressional Representatives Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) 1410 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-2645 Sen. Michael Bennett (D-CO) 458 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-5852 Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) B40B Dirksen Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-5941 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015 Senator Response	Senator Cory Gardner Dear Mr. Hart, Thank you for contacting me regarding the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. I appreciate you taking the time to write. It is an honor to serve you in the United States Senate and I hope you will continue to write with your thoughts and ideas on moving our country forward. On June 25, 2015, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced S. 1685, the Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015. This legislation would allow radio operators to construct radio antennas on their property, including in situations where local home owner associations or subdivisions prohibit it. This legislation was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, on which I sit, and was approved by a voice vote, with my support, on November 18, 2015. It now awaits consideration on the Senate floor. Many amateur radio operators are not allowed to construct radio antennas on their property because of the regulations that some homeowners associations and subdivisions currently have in place. These radio antennas are sometimes used to perform very important public services such as communication assistance during natural disasters and other public emergencies. However, many home and condominium associations contend that the antennas are unsafe, unsightly, and have the potential to drive down property values. Please rest assured, I will keep your thoughts in mind on this matter . Again, thank you for contacting me, and do not hesitate to do so again when an issue is important to you. Sincerely, Cory Gardner United States Senator	[email protected]
Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2017, S. 1534	ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, is calling on League members to urge their US Senators to support the Amateur Radio Parity Act <http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act> of 2017, S. 1534. ARRL has opened a RallyCongress page <https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-us-senate-to-support-amateur-radio-parity-act> to simplify the task. https://arrl.rallycongress.net/ctas/urge-us-senate-to-support-amateur-radio-parity-act 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Amateur Radio Rescue	While Bill Eberle, AB0MY, of Boulder, Colorado, and his wife Mary were hiking in the back country on July 21, they encountered a team of paramedics rendering aid to a 67-year-old man — Michael Schuett, of Broomfield, Colorado — who had lost his footing while crossing a stream near the Fourth of July Campground west of Nederland, Colorado. Schuett had struck his head on a boulder and was found unconscious and face down in the water by a Good Samaritan, who pulled him to safety. The paramedics, who had been heading to a youth camp, also had stumbled onto the scene. With no cell telephone coverage available, Eberle put out a distress call on the hand-held transceiver he always takes along when he hikes. Promptly answering his call on the statewide Colorado Connection Repeater system was Ryan Frederick, KD0TSZ, in Colorado Springs. Frederick contacted the Boulder County Sheriff's office. The authorities quickly turned to Scott Whitehead, KA0QPT, of Longmont, a sheriff’s department radio specialist and 30-year veteran of the Rocky Mountain Rescue Team. Whitehead was able to contact Eberle via the repeater network, and the two coordinated equipment and rescue personnel. Crews from Nederland Fire and Rescue and the Rocky Mountain Rescue Team arrived on the scene within due course, and Schuett was evacuated from the scene, treated at an area hospital, and released. Schuett credited ham radio for bringing the rescuers to him. — Thanks to John Bigley, N7UR, Nevada Amateur Radio Newswire	[email protected]
Amateur Radio to be featured in TV Comedy Show	http://www.southgatearc.org/news/december2011/ham_radio_features_in_tv_comedy_show.htm 73 DE K0RAR Rob Rude	[email protected]
Amateur Radio TV	New posting from Dave, KE0OG. Those of you upgrading to Extra will find this video helpful. Also, all who have an interest in amateur TV. This is very well done and you are encouraged to view Dave's videos. If you are just getting started in the hobby or upgrading to a higher license, these videos are a great resource. You seasoned hams will enjoy and learn from these videos also. 73, AA0JK Fred Amateur Extra Lesson 8.2, Amateur Television <http://dcasler.com/2015/03/04/amateur-extra-lesson-8-2-amateur-television/> <http://dcasler.com/2015/03/04/amateur-extra-lesson-8-2-amateur-television/> Amateur Extra Lesson 8.2, Amateur Television <http://dcasler.com/2015/03/04/amateur-extra-lesson-8-2-amateur-television/> Here's your video introduction to Section 8.2, Amateur Television, in the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. It covers both amateur fast-scan ... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2015/03/04/amateur-extra-lesson-8-2-amateur-television/> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Amateur Radio vs. Cheap Chinese LED Lights	Amateur Radio vs. Cheap Chinese LED Lights https://youtu.be/SI6w0hk685w LED lightbulb RFI test https://youtu.be/Grim9y80jYw 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Amateur Television	Amateur Television KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/NvMzv9RL5Rk 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
AmateurLogic 76 PI shutdown	For those using Raspberry PI, AmateurLogic #76, has a lot of information for the PI enthusiasts. AmateurLogic 76, Shutdown Pi, ISS SSTV, Modulation on a Scope <https://youtu.be/Otc9LoUc_DU> <https://youtu.be/Otc9LoUc_DU> AmateurLogic 76, Shutdown Pi, ISS SSTV, Modulation ... <https://youtu.be/Otc9LoUc_DU> A simple shutdown switch avoids trashing your Raspberry Pi's operating system. SSTV from the ISS with Peter. George visits the Orange Texas Hamfest. Modul... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/Otc9LoUc_DU> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
AMAZING homemade HF loop antennas MFJ-935b loop tuner	AMAZING homemade HF loop antennas MFJ-935b loop tuner https://youtu.be/E56wIlpfZgA 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Amplifiers	Amateur Extra Lesson 6.1, Amplifiers, 11th Edition <http://dcasler.com/2016/09/14/amateur-extra-lesson-6-1-amplifiers-11th-edition/> <http://dcasler.com/2016/09/14/amateur-extra-lesson-6-1-amplifiers-11th-edition/> Amateur Extra Lesson 6.1, Amplifiers, 11th Edition <http://dcasler.com/2016/09/14/amateur-extra-lesson-6-1-amplifiers-11th-edition/> Here’s your video introduction to Section 6.1, Amplifiers, in the 11th Edition of the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. Topi... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2016/09/14/amateur-extra-lesson-6-1-amplifiers-11th-edition/> Preview by Yahoo https://youtu.be/z2k1VbNh_tk KE0OG Dave Casler 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
An Attic Coaxial-Cable Trap Dipole	An Attic Coaxial-Cable Trap Dipole for 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 80 Meters John DeGood, NU3E [email protected] http://degood.org/coaxtrap/ 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo1.gif>	[email protected]
Android Apps for Amateur Radio	Android apps for amateur radio <https://youtu.be/kn9awmXalNI> <https://youtu.be/kn9awmXalNI> Android apps for amateur radio <https://youtu.be/kn9awmXalNI> Android apps for amateur radio View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/kn9awmXalNI> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Annual Armed Forces Day Crossband Communication Test Set for Saturday, May 12	http://qrznow.com/annual-armed-forces-day-crossband-communication-test-set-for-saturday-may-12/ Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Another RF Exposure Calulator	Here is another one at a web site. http://hintlink.com/power_density.htm	[email protected]
Antenna Analyzers	KE0OG Ask Dave 1 <https://youtu.be/ts2nkCDIS4s> <https://youtu.be/ts2nkCDIS4s> Ask Dave 1 <https://youtu.be/ts2nkCDIS4s> New series! Ask your questions about ham radio. Designed especially for new hams. This week's episode explores antenna analyzers and things you can ... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/ts2nkCDIS4s> Preview by Yahoo Great video on using a antenna analyzer. Dave shows how to make a dipole antenna, then explains how to tune it. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antenna Analyzers	Antenna Analyzers https://youtu.be/ts2nkCDIS4s Dave, KE0OG 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antenna Coupler / Transmatch	Antenna Coupler / Transmatch An antenna tuner, a matchbox, transmatch, antenna tuning unit (ATU), or antenna coupler is a device connected between a radio transmitter <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_transmitter> or receiver and its antenna <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_antenna> to improve power transfer between them by the impedance <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_impedance> of the radio to the antenna's feedline.matching <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impedance_matching> LDG Autotuner: MFJ 914E Versa Tuner: Part 1: https://youtu.be/lTTFN35AlAo Part 2: https://youtu.be/1mhQUU1xgGY 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antenna Design	Antenna Design KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/2RzG29AvdC8 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antenna Front to Back Ratio	Antenna Front to Back Ratio This is simply a ratio of the signal level in the forward direction to the reverse direction. This is normally expressed in dB. Yagi antenna radiation pattern and front to back ratio Front to back ratio=Signal in forward directionSignal in reverse directionFront to back ratio=Signal in forward directionSignal in reverse direction Front to back ratio=FB W1GV https://youtu.be/Od7wCBbt2gI 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antenna Gain	Antenna Gain "What is gain?" This is a very common question. An antenna's power gain, or simply gain, is a key performance number which combines the antenna <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antenna_(radio)> 's directivity <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directivity> and electrical efficiency <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antenna_efficiency> . As a transmitting antenna, the gain describes how well the antenna converts input power into radio waves <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_wave> , (RF), headed in a specified direction. As a receiving antenna, the gain describes how well the antenna converts radio waves (RF), arriving from a specified direction into electrical power. When no direction is specified, "gain" is understood to refer to the peak value of the gain. A plot of the gain as a function of direction is called the radiation pattern <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation_pattern> . But gain itself is a tricky term to define, so we're going to explain it here a little more in depth. One of the major parameters used in analyzing the performance of radio frequency (RF) communications links is the amount of transmitter power directed toward a RF receiver. This power is derived from a combination of: 1. Transmitter power 2. The ability of the antenna(s) to direct that power toward an RF receiver(s) The directivity of the antenna is determined by the antenna design. Directivity is the ability of an antenna to focus energy in a particular direction when transmitting or to receive energy better from a particular direction when receiving. To determine the directivity of an antenna, we need a reference antenna with which to compare our antenna's performance. Over the years there have been several different reference antennas used; however, today an isotropic radiator is preferred as the standard antenna for comparison. As noted, the isotropic antenna transmits equal amounts of power in all directions (like a light bulb). To increase the directivity of a bulb's light (the antenna's energy), similar to a flash light or automobile head lamp in this example, a reflector (antenna) is added behind the bulb. At a distance, in the light beam, the light bulb now appears to be much brighter. The amount that the bulb appears brighter compared to the bulb without a reflector is the directivity of the reflector (antenna). When the directivity is converted to decibels we call it the antenna gain relative to an isotropic source (dBi). Typically the higher the gain, the more efficient the antenna's performance, and the farther the range of the antenna will operate. For every 6 dBi in gain, you double the range of the antenna. It should be noted that many issues need to be considered when selecting the "best" antenna for the application, and you should discuss any antenna selection with someone knowledgeable in RF radiation and antenna performance. Antenna Gain: A relative measure of an antenna's ability to direct or concentrate radio frequency energy in a particular direction or pattern. The measurement is typically measured in dBi (Decibels relative to an isotropic radiator) or in dBd (Decibels relative to a dipole radiator). Isotropic Radiator: is a theoretical single point in space that radiates energy equally in every direction similar to the Sun radiating its light. The isotropic radiator exhibits the same magnitude or properties when measured in all directions. It has no preferred direction of radiation. It radiates uniformly in all directions over a sphere centered on the source. Omni Directional: 360° Coverage Directional:Focused Coverage First of all a db or two of difference in gain is basically irrelevant Gain is a number that some antenna sellers use more for marketing than for anything else An antenna is not an amplifier. To understand gain correctly, look at it this way. Throw a handful of sand in all directions around you and you are an omni-directional antenna such as a dipole. Throw that same handful of sand on one direction and your are a Yagi or other directional antenna. Same amount of sand. It is just channeled in one direction. There is only a limited amount of electromagnetic energy coming by your antenna. The directional antenna has "gain" over a non-directional antenna but at a cost. It can't receive as well in the other directions without being rotated. Remember that up and down are also directions pertaining to gain. We as ham radio operators usually want our radio's transmitted energy and ability to receive others transmitted energy to be near the ground - especially on VHF and up. This refers to angle of radiation. Ground plane antennas have a higher angle of radiation than a j-pole or vertical dipole because the ground radials are angled up from the vertical causing the RF energy to be angled up as well. Great if you are trying to transmit out of a valley or trying to skip off the upper atmosphere or maybe trying to transmit around the curvature of the Earth. For local communication or from a mountain top, you may not want to radiate as much energy upwards so a j-pole or di-pole (or any Yagi) might be the best choice. What is Antenna Gain? <http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KIo9XTK91YlzsA3XuXnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTJkMGExa2ExBHNlYwNjZC1hdHRyBHNsawNzb3VyY2UEdnRpZAMEcnVybANodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PXdHRTR0akFUZWNZ/RV=2/RE=1490918484/RO=10/RU=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DwGE4tjATecY/RK=0/RS=TTOWT3yWFmZOaG4V8YWH9gR8.jE-> https://youtu.be/wGE4tjATecY Gain ((dBi)) simply decreases in one direction to improve in another. There is no net increase overall. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antenna Height and Communications Effectiveness	Antenna Height and Communications Effectiveness By R. Dean Straw, N6BV, and Gerald L. Hall, K1TD The purpose of this paper is to provide general information about communications effectiveness as related to the physical height of antennas. The performance of horizontally polarized antennas at heights of 35, 70 and 120 feet is examined in detail. Vertically polarized arrays are not considered here because at short-wave frequencies, over average terrain and at low radiation angles, they are usually less effective than horizontal antennas. https://www.arrl.org/files/file/antplnr.pdf 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
Antenna Radiation Pattern	Radiation pattern - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation_pattern> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation_pattern> Radiation pattern - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation_pattern> In the field of antenna design the term radiation pattern (or antenna pattern or far-field pattern) refers to the directional (angular) dependence of the strength o... View on en.wikipedia.org <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation_pattern> Preview by Yahoo Radiation pattern <http://people.seas.harvard.edu/~jones/es151/prop_models/dipole.gif> 73, AA0JK FRED	[email protected]
Antenna Systems	Antenna Systems KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/lw919N4No-o 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antenna Systems	Antenna Systems KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/lw919N4No-o 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antenna Types and Terminology	Antenna Types and Terminology KE0OG Dave https://youtu.be/U0WB-3UToLg 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Antenna, SWR, and Antenna Tuners	Antenna Tuner W9JUG A Antenna Tuner does not change SWR at the antenna. It provides a 50 ohm load for the transmitter. (It merely masks a SWR problem). W9JUG Part One: https://youtu.be/kg-Jj4HtEHg Part Two: https://youtu.be/eM_XFAkyLEc 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antennas	Antennas Great QST March 2015 issue on Antennas. Any questions about antennas or other amateur radio subjects, write us here on the Ham Learning Net. Also we meet on the W0TX repeater 145.490 / 448.625 w/100 PL (Denver Radio Club) Wednesday nights at 7:30 Pm MST. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antennas 101	http://www.sgcworld.com/Publications/Downloads/antennas101.pdf Ten antenna tips and truisms that every ham should know: QST September 2004 Great article by Van Field, W2OQL 73, AA0JK FRED	[email protected]
Antennas 101 / How does an antenna work	Antennas 101 / How does an antenna work https://youtu.be/oiBi9RbNBUY 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antennas and Grounds for Apartments	Antennas and Grounds for Apartments http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/128040.pdf What to do when the landlord says "No antennas"? <http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/f5/61/c8/f561c8430e00ca094a69846825666f04.jpg> 73. AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antennas for Difficult Situations	Antennas for Difficult Situations David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> KE0OG Subscribe Subscribed UnsubscrThis episode explores HF antennas for those with less-than-ideal situations. The video includes three case studies. This video is a follow-on to Ask Dave 3, which describes setting up an amateur radio station. https://youtu.be/iKC9zv8XuPs 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Antennas for Difficult Situations	Antennas for Difficult Situations https://youtu.be/iKC9zv8XuPs 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Apco-25	The radios that will do P25 are the Motorola Astro Saber XTS series APX XTL and Astro Spectra	[email protected]
APRS Go Box, Raspberry Pi, TNC-Pi, 7" Touchscreen in Ammo Can	APRS Go Box, battery operated Raspberry Pi, TNC-Pi, 7" Touchscreen in Ammo Can https://youtu.be/UzNm_eD7MdI 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
APRSdroid	Hi, all! Here is the link for APRSdroid http://www.aprsdroid.org You can buy the app through the Google Playstore for your Android device. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Are you ready for the Eclipse August 21st?	Are you ready for the Eclipse August 21st? How will the Eclipse effect the Amateur Radio Bands? Watch Tamitha Skov's You-tube report. https://youtu.be/kyTmBziB4Ec 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
ARRL Board of Directors Issues Statement on Amateur Radio Parity Act	01/24/2019 At its annual meeting January 18 – 19, the ARRL Board of Directors decided that the organization needs to “review, re-examine, and reappraise ARRL’s regulatory and legislative policy with regard to private land use restrictions.” In order to effectively undertake such a review, the Board adopted a resolution to withdraw its December 18 Petition for Rule Making <https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filing/1217451513529> to the FCC, which sought to amend the Part 97 Amateur Service rules to incorporate the provisions of the Amateur Radio Parity Act (ARPA <http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-parity-act> ), without prejudice to refiling. The resolution also is asking members of Congress who had refiled legislation to enact the Amateur Radio Parity Act (ARPA) to refrain from seeking to advance that legislation pending further input from the ARRL. Board members noted that the ARRL has been pursuing adoption of the ARPA for the past several years, and that objective has not yet been achieved. While everyone understands that getting Congressional approval on any matter can be a lengthy process, the difficulties getting the ARPA approved have been a source of frustration to the organization and its members. A majority of the Board now believes that there is a need to reassess the organization’s approach to this issue. The Board wants to make clear to its members, and to those whose policies and conduct prevent or impair the right of US Amateur Radio operators to operate from their homes, that this pause is not, and should not be interpreted as an abandonment of its efforts to obtain relief from private land-use restrictions. The Board noted that its intent is “to renew, continue and strengthen the ARRL’s effort to achieve relief from such restrictions.” This action represents a chance to get the best product possible for all US Amateur Radio operators. The Board expressed its sincere appreciation to the thousands of ARRL members who took the time to contact their representatives in Congress to urge them to support the Amateur Radio Parity Act. The Board also offered its thanks to those members of Congress who have consistently and continuously supported the rights of US Amateur Radio operators. http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-board-of-directors-issues-statement-on-amateur-radio-parity-act	[email protected]
ARRL CEO, Howard Michel/WB2ITX, keynote speech at Ham Radio University 2019	Pretty interesting talk given by Howard Michel, WB2ITX, newly elected ARRL CEO, at this years Ham Radio University event. Video of keynote speech <https://vimeo.com/311243410> http://hamradiouniversity.org/hru-2019/ 7 3, K1DBC Doron	[email protected]
ARRL Field Day Safety	ARRL Field Day Safety <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXIUqr3tMpU> https://youtu.be/vXIUqr3tMpU 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
ARRL Field Day Safety Officer Checklist	ARRL Field Day Safety Officer Checklist chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
ARRL Field Day Tips and Techniques that Everyone Can Use	ARRL Field Day Tips and Techniques that Everyone Can Use Many amateurs treat ARRL Field Day <http://www.arrl.org/fieldday> as a contest, even though it isn't one. 1) You will get many more stations in your log by calling CQ than by tuning the dial and answering CQs; however, if you're calling CQ and not getting any replies, keep calling. Most major contesters call CQ for several minutes at a time before giving up. Giving up after three or four CQs is giving up too soon. 2) Keep your CQs short and to the point: "CQ Field Day, CQ Field Day, Whiskey-One-Alfa-Whiskey, Field Day." Wait about 5 seconds between CQs -- this gives stations enough time to answer you. 3) Use standard phonetics. "Cute" phonetics don't always get through and they can confuse newer operators. 4) When working a station, you should give your exchange information only once and keep it simple. "Whiskey-One-Alfa-Whiskey, copy three Foxtrot Connecticut, QSL?" If they didn't get all of the exchange, they will ask for a repeat. 5) If you are running a pileup: Once you have pulled a call out of the pileup, give your exchange information first. Here's an example: "Whiskey-One-Alfa-Whiskey, copy 3F Connecticut, QSL?" Don't ask for the calling station's information first -- this will reduce any sense of rhythm and timing in the pileup. 6) If you get a pileup of stations and can't make out an entire call, listen for one letter and ask for it specifically: "The station with Delta only, go ahead." 7) When you get the other station's information, keep your acknowledgment simple. "QSL, thanks, QRZ Field Day from Whiskey-One-Alfa-Whiskey." 8) Find a comfortable pace for you and maintain that pace. You will tire quickly if you are screaming into the microphone or trying to work stations too quickly. This leads to inefficiency. 9) Use a headset with a boom microphone and a foot switch -- this frees up your hands to log QSOs. Writing or typing with a mike in your hand slows you down. 10) Go for as many bonus points as you possibly can. Numerous opportunities exist, from copying the Field Day message to sending traffic to using natural power for QSOs. These tips should help maximize your score on Field Day. Remember: No matter how you choose to enjoy Field Day, maximize your fun, however you define it. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
ARRL Launching New Podcast Geared Toward New Radio Amateurs	ARRL Launching New Podcast Geared Toward New Radio Amateurs http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-launching-new-podcast-geared-toward-new-radio-amateurs For those just getting started on their Amateur Radio journey, ARRL is launching a new podcast aimed at answering your questions, providing support and encouragement for newcomers to get the most out of the hobby. The podcast “So Now What?” will launch on Thursday, March 7, and new episodes will be posted every other Thursday, alternating new-episode weeks with the “ARRL The Doctor is In <http://www.arrl.org/doctor> ” podcast. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
ARRL Suspends Controversial Director Confidentiality Requirements	ARRL Suspends Controversial Director Confidentiality Requirements https://perens.com/2018/02/02/arrl-suspends-controversial-director-confidentiality-requirements/ Thanks for the update Jed, KD0YMG 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
ARRL The Doctor is In:	ARRL The Doctor is In: 2018 January 4 - Keeping Cool <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/January_4_2018_-_Keeping_Cool.mp3> 18 - Antenna Wire <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/January_18_2018_-_Antenna_Wire.mp3> February 1 - AGC <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/February%201%202018%20-%20AGC.mp3> 15 - Vacuum Tubes <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/Vacuum_Tubes_-_February_15_2018.mp3> March 1 - Adding an Amp <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/March_1_2018_-_Amps_and_Wiring.mp3> 15 - Mailbag <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/March%2015%202018%20-%20Mailbag.mp3> 29 - Filters <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/Filters%20-%20March%2029%202018.mp3> April 12 - Microphones <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/Microphones%20-%20April%2012%202018.mp3> 26 - Kits and Kit Building <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/April%2026%202018%20-%20Kits.mp3> May 10 - RF Loss <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/May%2010%202018%20-%20Loss.mp3> 24 - Poor HF Conditions <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/Poor%20Conditions%20-%20May%2024%202018.mp3> June 7 - Field Day Antennas <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/Field%20Day%20-%20June%207%202018.mp3> 21 - Ham Radio on Vacation <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/June%2021%202018%20-%20Ham%20Radio%20on%20Vacation.mp3> July 5 - Mailbag <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/July%205%20-%20Mailbag.mp3> 19 - Zero Beating <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/July%2019%202018%20-%20Zero%20Beat.mp3> August 2 - Antenna Rotators <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/Antenna%20Rotators%20-%20Aug%202%202018.mp3> 16 - Dummy Loads <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/Dummy%20Loads%20-%20%20August%2016%202018.mp3> 30 - Antennas and Wind <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/Wind%20-%20August%2030%202018.mp3> September 13 - Tools <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/Tools%20-%20September%2013%202018.mp3> 27 - Volt Ohm Meters <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/VOMs%20-%20September%2027%202018.mp3> October 11- Winterizing Your Station <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/Winterizing%20-%20October%2011%202018.mp3> 25 - Do You Need a Tower? <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/October%2025%202018%20-%20Towers.mp3> November 8 - External Speakers <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/2018/November%208%202018%20-%20External%20Speakers.mp3> December 2017 <http://www.arrl.org/doctor#> Click on the links to download or listen. January 12 - Long Delayed Echoes <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/January%2012%20-%20Long%20Delayed%20Echoes.mp3> 26 - Meteor Scatter <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/January_26_-_Meteor_Scatter.mp3> February 9 - AM vs SSB <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/February%209%20-%20AM%20and%20SSB.mp3> 21 - Large HF Loops <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/Feb%2021%202017%20-%20Loop%20Antennas.mp3> March 2 - CTCSS <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/March%202%202017%20-%20CTCSS%20and%20DTMF.mp3> 16 - Remote Antenna Tuners <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/March%2016%202017%20-%20Remote%20Antenna%20Tuners.mp3> 30 - Speech Processing <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/March%2030%202017%20-%20Equalization%20and%20Processing.mp3> April 13 - Grounding <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/April%2013%202017%20-%20Grounding.mp3> 27 - End Fed Antennas <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/April%2027%20-%20End%20Fed%20Antennas.mp3> May 11 - Receiver Performance <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/May%2011%20-%20Receiver%20Performance.mp3> 25 - Flea Market Tips <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/May%2025%20-%20Fleamarket%20Tips.mp3> June 8 - Sporadic E <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/June%208%202017%20-%20Sporadic%20E.mp3> 22 - Generators <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/June%2022%20-%20Generators.mp3> July 6 - APRS <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/July%206%20-%20APRS.mp3> 20 - Power Supplies <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/July%2020%20-%20Power%20Supplies.mp3> August 3 - Keys and Keyers <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/August%203%20-%20Keys%20and%20Keyers.mp3> 17 - S Units <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/August%2017%20-%20S%20Units.mp3> 31 - Antenna Analyzers <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/August%2031%202017%20-%20Antenna%20Analyzers.mp3> September 14 - How High is High Enough? <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/September%2014%202017%20-%20How%20High%20Is%20High%20Enough.mp3> 28 - Soldering <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/September%2028%202017%20-%20Soldering.mp3> October 12 - Dirty Transmitters <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/October%2012%20-%20Dirty%20Transmitters.mp3> 26 - QRP <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/October%2026%20-%20QRP.mp3> November 9 - NVIS <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/November%209%20-%20NVIS.mp3> 23 - Coax vs Balanced Lines <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/November%2023%202017%20-%20Coax%20vs%20Balanced%20Lines.mp3> December 7 - Listener Mailbag <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/December%207%20Mailbag.mp3> 21 - Handheld Transceiver Antennas <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/December%2021%20%202017%20-%20Handheld%20Antennas.mp3> 2016- <http://www.arrl.org/doctor#> April 7 - HF Verticals <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/April_7_-_HF_Verticals.mp3> 21 - CW <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/April_21_-_CW_Gets_Through.mp3> May 5 - Open Wire Feedlines <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/May_5_-_Open_Wire_Line.mp3> 19 - Hunting Interference <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/May%2019%20-%20Hunting%20Down%20Interference.mp3> June 2 - Baluns <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/June_2_-_Baluns.mp3> 16 - Grounding <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/June_16_-_Gounding.mp3> 30 - Linear Amplifiers <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/June_30_-_Linear_Amplifiers.mp3> July 15 - Propagation <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/July%2014%20-%20HF%20Propagation.mp3> 28 - Magnetic Loops <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/July%2028%20-%20Magnetic%20Loops.mp3> August 11 - SWR <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/August%2011%20-%20SWR.mp3> 25 - Software Defined Radios <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/August%2025%20-%20Software%20Defined%20Radio.mp3> September 8 - Coaxial Connectors <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/September%208%20-%20Coaxial%20Connectors.mp3> 22 - The Solar Minimum <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/Sept%2022%20-%20Coping%20with%20the%20Solar%20Minimum.mp3> October 6 - Bits vs Baud <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/October%206%20-%20Baud%20vs%20Bits.mp3> 20 - HF Mobile Antennas <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/October%2020%20-%20HF%20Mobile%20Antennas.mp3> November 3 - Power Pole Connectors <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/Nov%203%20-%20PowerPoles%20and%20Polarization.mp3> 17 - Stealth Antennas <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/Nov_17_-_Stealth_Antennas_With_DX_Eng_Spot.mp3> December 1 - Yagis <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/December%201%20-%20Yagi%20Antennas.mp3> 15 - Antenna Troubleshooting <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/December%2015%20-%20Antenna%20Troubleshooting.mp3> 29 - Radio Restoration <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DoctorPodcast/December%2029%20-%20Restoring%20Radios.mp3> http://www.arrl.org/doctor 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Assembling the MFJ-1846 Six-Band Hex-Beam Antenna	Assembling the MFJ-1846 Six-Band Hex-Beam Antenna https://youtu.be/mVMG5pGSrMw David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Atomic Radio	Here is an interesting tech development that could impact ham radio, a completely new class of antenna: https://www.technologyreview.com/s/611977/get-ready-for-atomic-radio/ Jim AD0ZM	[email protected]
Automatic vs Manual Antenna Tuners	Automatic vs Manual Antenna Tuners https://youtu.be/fiIMLMDDSaU 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Back to Basics - Intro to HF Amateur Radio - How to get started in HF Ham Radio	Back to Basics - Intro to HF Amateur Radio - How to get started in HF Ham Radio https://youtu.be/eMDJpaxZl5U 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif> Merry Christmas To All. Looking forward to the new year. Thanks to those who have been a part of the Learning Net this Year. You are the one's that make it possible. Thank You !!!	[email protected]
Backpack Mobile	Hiking Backpack Mobile. Turtlehead Peak On the Air by Mark Beaufait, WA7YER <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/QST/This%20Month%20in%20QST/May2015/BEAUFAIT.pdf> I acquired the backpack-friendly Yaesu. FT-817ND transceiver. It runs 5 W and is intended to drive a portable multiband verti- cal antenna. On July 4, 2013, http://www.arrl.org/files/file/QST/This%20Month%20in%20QST/May2015/BEAUFAIT.pdf W6DWI Backpack mobile, equipment checklist: http://www.arrl.org/soapbox/view/3211 NEW WORLDPACK II TRANSPORTS ANY MODERN MOBILE RADIO ◊ Want to take your modern mini mobile radio to the beach, the mountains or even a five-star hotel—with style and amazing functionality? Check out the new WorldPack II from Cutting Edge Enterprises. Your radio expeditions— QRP, DX and otherwise—will never be the same! The WorldPack II is a compact, comfortable backpack that holds your radio in the upper compartment and an optional 8-A/h power supply in the zippered lower compartment. The pack is constructed of padded, heavy-duty nylon. An adjustable interior sling secures a variety of radios. Antenna pockets on the left side allow you to carry multiple antennas or antenna elements, while the pockets and tie downs on the right side secure a working antenna so you can walk and talk. ARRL's Portable Antenna Classics ISBN:978-1-62595-034-5 Amateur Radio on the Move Get on the air from your car or RV, boat, airplane, motorcycle or backpack! Expert advice for radio operating on the go! ISBN:978-0-87259-945-1 Batteries. * Honey, They've Shrunk the Batteries <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/protected/Group/Members/Technology/tis/info/pdf/0112035.pdf> ! <http://www.arrl.org/membership> QST December 2001, pp. 31-35 A rundown on today’s popular batteries, their uses, characteristics and care. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Backpack Mobile Antenna	Backpack Hiking WorldPackII http://www.powerportstore.com/WorldPack%20II%20AR.htm Emergency Response http://www.powerportstore.com/emergenc.htm Super Antenna MP1DXR http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1378 Super Antenna <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx56nRsRZD59gZSt-wpkzJg> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx56nRsRZD59gZSt-wpkzJg> Super Antenna <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx56nRsRZD59gZSt-wpkzJg> Super Antenna. The official Super Antenna channel on YouTube. http://newsuperantenna.com The #1 HF Portable Vertical Antenna in the World... View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx56nRsRZD59gZSt-wpkzJg> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Balun 101 N9LDS	Basic Fundementals Baluns <https://youtu.be/DRFnoCAeJJI> <https://youtu.be/DRFnoCAeJJI> Basic Fundementals Baluns <https://youtu.be/DRFnoCAeJJI> Basic Fundementals Baluns is an electrical device that converts between a balanced signal (two signals working against each other where ground is irre... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/DRFnoCAeJJI> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Baluns, Antennas, and Lightning - oh my!	Thanks to everyone on the net last night! I thought the discussion about baluns, anttenns, and lightning was excellent, I learned a lot. Here is a paper on baluns I ran across this morning. Let me know what you think. https://www.orcadxcc.org/content/pdf/VA7JW_2015_current_balun.pdf Jim AD0ZM	[email protected]
Baluns: Choosing the Correct Balun	Baluns: Choosing the Correct Balun DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/techarticles/balunsandfeedlinechokes/baluns-choosing-the-correct-balun 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Baofeng UV5R Family Radio Programming	Baofeng UV5R Family Radio Programming https://youtu.be/tyHwAq7w9QE 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Basics of Antennas	Basics of Antennas KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/cNcTVWCEeU0 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
BeagleBone Black	<http://www.mouser.com/images/microsites/BeagleBone_Black_components3.jpg> BeagleBone Black \| Mouser <http://www.mouser.com/new/beagleboardorg/beagleboneblack/> <http://www.mouser.com/new/beagleboardorg/beagleboneblack/> BeagleBone Black \| Mouser <http://www.mouser.com/new/beagleboardorg/beagleboneblack/> View on http://www.mouser.com <http://www.mouser.com/new/beagleboardorg/beagleboneblack/> Preview by Yahoo Spectrum Analyzer using Beaglebone Black and RTL-SDR <https://youtu.be/6YhrKMBrJ2g> Spectrum analyzer <https://youtu.be/6YhrKMBrJ2g> Spectrum Analyzer using Beaglebone Black and RT... <https://youtu.be/6YhrKMBrJ2g> http://robotics.ong.id.au/2013/07/29/demonstration-of-my-spectrum-analyzer-project/ ViewRF Software - http://robotics.ong.id.au/2013/08/25/vie... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/6YhrKMBrJ2g> Preview by Yahoo https://youtu.be/XAeeDIkQ0Kw <https://youtu.be/XAeeDIkQ0Kw> LCD Display Oh The possibilities 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Becoming An NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter	Basic Spotter Training The Basic Spotter Training session lasts about 2 hours. Here, spotters learn (outlining the Basic Spotter's Field Guide, which is handed to each trainee): 1. Basic Definitions and Terminology 2. Severe Weather Reporting Criteria 3. Receiving Hazardous Weather Information 4. Thunderstorm Hazards and Safety Tips 1. Flash Floods 2. Lightning 3. Hail 4. Downbursts and Outflow Winds 5. Tornadoes 6. Safe Viewing Tips 5. Thunderstorm Life Cycle 6. Visual Indications of Updraft Strength and Organization 7. Non-Tornadic Severe Weather Events 8. Supercell Structure and Appearance 9. Typical Tornado Life Cycle 10. Tornado Classification 11. Tornado Look-Alikes 12. Supercell Variations and Unusual Situations The Instructor may then issue an open-book test, or go through a review with the trainees of what was covered. At the conclusion of the training session, the Instructor will hand out Spotter ID cards to everyone, and have them fill out thier personal information on a form. Each spotter ID card will have its own spotter ID number in the upper right-hand corner, beginning with "ALA," followed by a dash, and a two or three-digit number. (For example, "ALA-001.") When a spotter makes a report to NWS-JAX, this number will be used to identify himself/herself. On the face of the card is a special, private 800-number with which to call NWS-JAX and make a severe weather report. The number to the local Office of Emergency Management is also included. NWS-JAX prefers that spotters make thier reports to thier local Emergency Management agency (and the EMA will further the report to NWS-JAX). However, spotters may do it either way. The spotter ID cards are not intended as a replacement for other IDs, and is not intended as a means of gaining anyone any special access to any emergency events or the like. It is simply something to keep in your wallet to use in the event it becomes necessary to make a spotter report. Here is what the Spotter ID Card looks like: <http://www.fireline.org/skywarn/images/photos/cardfrnt.jpg> <http://www.fireline.org/skywarn/images/photos/cardback.jpg> NOTE: This version of the Spotter ID Card is new (as of SEP 99). Previous versions of the ID card entailed placing each spotter's name (and callsign, if applicable) upon the face of the card. This was a rather expensive method and involved much effort on the part of the Instructor, in that he or she had to manually type in each name, print each card out separately, place it in an envelope, affix a stamp, and then drop it in the mailbox. Repeat as necessary for each spotter in the class. The new cards do not have a spotter's name on them, but instead, have just a spotter ID number in the upper right. But they contain the same telephone numbers on the front, and the same reporting instructions on the back. Now all the Instructor has to do is print the cards out in bulk in one printing, take them to the class, hand them out right there, and have each spotter fill out a line on a form. A much simpler way of doing things. ALL SPOTTERS WHO HAVE THE OLDER VERSIONS OF THE CARDS SHOULD COME TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE TRAINING SESSION AND OBTAIN THESE NEW CARDS TO OBTAIN A SPOTTER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. http://www.fireline.org/skywarn/certification.html 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Bell Labs Video Showing Simple Waves using Slinkies	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG9bi6YMfcw Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Build a 10 Meter dipole antenna	How To Build A 10 Meter Dipole <https://youtu.be/84F4UgSWmQo> <https://youtu.be/84F4UgSWmQo> How To Build A 10 Meter Dipole <https://youtu.be/84F4UgSWmQo> The Technician class has access to a part of the 10 meter amateur radio band. They can operate CW, digital and phone. Antennas for 10 meters are small and e... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/84F4UgSWmQo> Preview by Yahoo Add additional elements of appropriate length and you get a fan dipole. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
BUILD A 50 MHZ DIPOLE OUT OF CRUTCHES	BUILD A 50 MHZ DIPOLE OUT OF CRUTCHES HOA got you down? Get creative. That’s a part of being a Ham. http://www.nutsvolts.com/magazine/article/August2015_Fischer <http://www.nutsvolts.com/uploads/articles/NV_0815_Fischer_Large3.jpg> 73,AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Building Your First Station	Building Your First Station https://youtu.be/KnZ0YJzGVj0 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
calling CQ..	About 10 years ago, I received my Tech class license while I was living in California at the time. I never bought a radio and never really operated on the air. Had always wanted to but didn't. Life (i.e. kids, wife, and family) took hold and time moved on. Anyways, yesterday I renewed my license through the FCC web site. Also, a couple of days ago I bought a radio for the first time. I bought a BaoFeng UV-5R. I know, I know, it's not the best quality. But, heck for $35, it's a great way to start. Thank god for the web as the resources there have been very helpful. Hopefully, I will be able to afford a nicer radio as I really want to be able to work satellites. I have a couple of questions. First, after looking at the web site, I noticed the net is on "145.490 linked with the 448.625, both with a negative offset and a tone of 100". What does this mean? This says to me that I can receive on 145.490 MHz. But, I'm not sure I understand what "negative offset and tone" mean. Secondly, how do I "jump in" on the radio. Do I just say "KG6MDU anyone home?" Lastly, I live up in Superior and work in east Boulder. The radio can output 4 watts. Should that be enough to power output to participate on the net? Any help or advice is much appreciated! Hope to talk to ya' tonight!! -brad walker KG6MDU	[email protected]
Callsign change	My callsign changed to KE0DC and my new email is [email protected] .	[email protected]
Can't Add or edit events	I can't add or edit events on the calendar even though I am the owner of the group. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Carrier Power VS SSB PEP Power	Carrier Power VS SSB PEP Power Introduction to Single Sideband https://youtu.be/5qzA7bzVsO8 P total = P carrier [ 1 + 0.5*m^2 ] Subtract carrier from total, and divide by two to get power in one side band. A Simple SSB PEP Measuring Procedure - AB4OJ <http://www.ab4oj.com/test/peptest.html> http://www.ab4oj.com/test/peptest.html <http://www.ab4oj.com/test/peptest.html> A Simple SSB PEP Measuring Procedure . ... average power at 100% modulation = 1.5 X resting carrier power 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Catching Satellites on Ham Radio	Catching Satellites on Ham Radio https://makezine.com/2017/11/23/black-friday-tool-deals-2017/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Caveat Emptor!	I saw this sobering e-mail today from Doug Hendricks, KI6DS Caveat Emptor, or his experience with buying a Chinese Rig http://w2lj.blogspot.com/2017/07/caveat-emptor.html A must read if you ever consider buying a product from China. Had a similar experience with Amazon. Unbeknown to me at the time, the product was being shipped from a vendor in China. Never again. Caveat Emptor. 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
CCARC list of VHF band plan for Colorado	CCARC list of VHF band plan for Colorado chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html AD0GX Kevin [email protected]	[email protected]
CHAMELEON HF MULTIBAND ZEPP ANTENNA	Ham nation had positive reviews for this antenna. Looked like an option for those with limited space or other limitations at their QTH. Checked on E-Ham, and the reviews were mixed. http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9856 Reviews Summary for CHAMELEON HF MULTIBAND ZEPP ANTENNA - 10M to 80M Reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.2/5 MSRP: $99	[email protected]
Chameleon Portable HF Antenna Deployment Configurations	Chameleon Portable HF Antenna Deployment Configurations https://youtu.be/QEFbbND_r_M There is no shortage of ways to deploy a Chameleon Hybrid-mini/micro antenna! In this video, I will show you some of the most common ways to deploy a Chameleon Antenna. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
CHANGE IN SEPTEMBER MEETING LOCATION	CHANGE IN SEPTEMBER MEETING LOCATION NOTICE…NOTICE…NOTICE…NOTICE CHANGE IN SEPTEMBER MEETING LOCATION The September DRC Meeting Location is being changed for a special event. We will be meeting at West Metro Fire Headquarters and tour the brand new JEFFCOM communications dispatch center. This is a special opportunity for our members to tour this new facility where 911 calls are taken, Police, Fire and EMS services are dispatched for a majority of the agencies in Jefferson County. The address is 433 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226 in the Lakewood Commons Area. Turn South on Allison Parkway from West Alameda. West Metro Headquarters is the second building on the Right (West) and well marked. Parking is available on the East and North sides of the building. Do not park in any marked spots. Enter the building from the East entrance ONLY. We will gather in the board room on the left as you enter the building. We will have a short meeting at 7 p.m. including our election of officers and then proceed with the tour in groups. We will plan on holding our Elmer Session at 6 p.m. as usual; in the board room. The date is the same September 19, 2018. Please pass along this information to other DRC members so everyone shows up at the correct location. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Chasing Satellites	Chasing Satellites By Doug Tabor - N6UA Ever wonder about amateur radio in space? Learn all about it here with this great presentation by Doug Tabor - N6UA explaining all about chasing satellites at the 2018 Winter Hamfest hosted by Northern Colorado Amateur Radio Club. https://youtu.be/FJoh7g8BWok 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Check this homebrew antenna out	Amazing 75-Meter Hustler Dipole http://www.k4lrg.org/Projects/AI1V_75-Meter_Hustler_Dipole_Antenna/index.html In a highly challenged antenna situation? Where there’s a will, there’s a way. This homebrew antenna can be set up for other bands by using the appropriate whip antennas. AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 1/2/19	Thanks all for another great net 7 3, K1DBC CHECK-INS AA0JK FRED - ANTENNA BUILT 30 METER DIPOLE 1:1 BALUN, SPEAKER WIRE, MADE CONTACT WITH RENO, BUT ALSO SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS FROM W2T W2P PRINCENTON TRENTON K0LPR LYNAIRE K7MAJ MICHEL K0BAT ART K0LAI LARRY - Asking about Anytone D868UV codeplug, https://www.rmham.org/ wordpress/sample-codeplugs/ <https://www.rmham.org/wordpress/sample-codeplugs/> , mentioned patriot VE team for testing K6HJV TOM AD0GX KEVIN K0YES KEN AD0ZM JIM - http://www.mfjenterprises.com/ Product.php?productid=MFJ-2386 <http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-2386> , mentioned patriot VE team for testing KD0RQN DAVID KK6AYD CHAD - GENERAL INFO RE: TAKE OFF ANGLE OF VERTICAL ANTENNNAS K1DBC - Adding features and functionality in software to an Anytone D868UV KB0UIG MICHAEL ------------------------------ ------------------------------ - Traffic: Resources: http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session https://hamstudy.org/sessions https://hamstudy.org/ https://hamexam.org/ https://www.pvet.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PatriotVETeam/ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ - https://github.com/geary/ AnyTone-D868UV/issues/59 <https://github.com/geary/AnyTone-D868UV/issues/59> - How to update Anytone D868UV to D878UV, should hopefully and eventually result in a simple upgrade, currently requires an ST-Link programmer(~$10 on amazon) ------------------------------ ------------------------------ - Very briefly caught post net discussion, ham radio and 4x4 https://co4x4rnr.clubexpress. com <https://co4x4rnr.clubexpress.com> http://rmrl.org/rl/denver- area-net-list-nets-held-on- ddenver-area-repeaters/ <http://rmrl.org/rl/denver-area-net-list-nets-held-on-ddenver-area-repeaters/> Wed 2000 Colorado 4×4 Rescue and Recovery Net 146.940- 103.5 Also on the 449.825/103.5 Open to all licensed radio amateurs. Please use standard ITU phonetics to check in. Colorado 4×4 Rescue and Recovery.	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 1/9/19	Thanks again all for another great net. 73 K1DBC Doron K1DBC DORON - NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED HOMEBREW 30M ANTENNA UPDATE - RANDOM WIRE CABLE/SPEAKER WIRE GREAT RESULTS, K3Y/9 SPECIAL EVENT STATION K0BAT ART K0LAI LARRY AD0GX KEVIN K6HJV TOM TRAFFIC BOY SCOUT NEW HAMS DOUG KENNEDY KE0SHZ YEASU FT60/FT70 W9CE JEFF - REMINDER OF QUESTION POOL CHANGING KE0NRE JIM TRAFFIC ASKING ABOUT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 75/80 METER K0YES KEN W4PRG NUELL AB8WN PETE KE0THI PAUL KK6AYD CHAD WW0LF ORLEN - FOLLOW UP ON 75 AND 80 METER BANKS, 75 LOWER SIDEBAND 80 UPPER KEOTYQ BRANDON KE0SYJ BRAD - TOUCH LAMPS IN HOUSE CAUSING INTERFERENCE NEED TO INTRODUCE CHOKES http://www.skccgroup.com/k3y/ http://www.arrl.org/jamboree-on-the-air-jota https://www.scouting.org/jota/operators-guides/ https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/75m-or-80m-whats-the-difference.279156/ http://www.arrl.org/touch-lamp https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/commercial-radio-operator-license-program/commercial-0 http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-to-suspend-most-operations-on-january-3-if-government-shutdown-continues http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-releases-plan-in-the-event-of-a-partial-government-shutdown Show us your hamshack/battle station at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/ groups/HamLearningNet <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet> examples: https://www.reddit.com/r/ amateurradio/search?sort=new& restrict_sr=on&q=flair% 3ABATTLE%2BSTATION <https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3ABATTLE%2BSTATION>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 10/2/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED K0LPR LENNAR AD0GX KEVIN K6HJV TOM KE0EIN JOEL KD0SYD BARB KE0DC DOUG K0YES KEN KE0SUM JONATHON FTM400 YSF AD0UZ BRENNAN KD0ZDU DON BACKUP BATTERY DEEP CELL, WHEEL CHAIR? SEALED ACID BATTERIES, N0SR JAY RAN SPECIAL EVENT WWV 6M AND DOWN NCARC, RF 15M INTERFERENCE SITTING IN MIDDLE OF 10K WATT TOWERS K0LAI LARRY KD0WCR RUSSEL KD0WMO STEVE ANYTONE D868UV TYTERA https://www.google.com/search? client=firefox-b-1-d&q=SEALED+ ACID+BATTERY+INDOOR+USE <https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=SEALED+ACID+BATTERY+INDOOR+USE> https://electronics. stackexchange.com/questions/ 175649/are-sealed-lead-acid- batteries-safe-to-use-indoors/ 191938 <https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/175649/are-sealed-lead-acid-batteries-safe-to-use-indoors/191938> http://wwv100.com/ http://www.arrl.org/news/wwv- centennial-celebration-and- special-event-kick-off-this- weekend <http://www.arrl.org/news/wwv-centennial-celebration-and-special-event-kick-off-this-weekend> https://www.w0tx.org/ RoundtableArchive/ <https://www.w0tx.org/RoundtableArchive/> https://www.w0tx.org/ Our next meeting will be on October 16th, 2019, at 7:00 pm. The presentation topic is: Brrrr ... DX de Antarctica, Presented by Don, N6JRL Providing DX from the bottom of the world, Peter 1 Island in Antarctica is the topic of his presentation. https://www.rtl-sdr.com/ https://www.broadcastify.com/ listen/feed/31320 <https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/31320> https://wiki.radioreference. com/index.php/Raspberry_Pi_ RTL-SDR_Broadcastify <https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Raspberry_Pi_RTL-SDR_Broadcastify> images of project, and temp location for audio archive of the net https://drive.google.com/ drive/u/0/folders/ 179ZP30MMCPKYeq0qvhSUzgqPqlMN5 iwk <https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/179ZP30MMCPKYeq0qvhSUzgqPqlMN5iwk>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 10/9/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED, BARCFEST REPORT, K0TOR DOOR PRIZE WINNER K0LPR LYNAIRE K0LAI LARRY K6HJV TOM AD0GX KEVIN KE0WBB JOHN NG0L STAN KE0NRE JIM, ARRL MORSE CODE BROADCAST SERVICE KE0SUM JONATHAN K0YES KEN KE0THI PAUL KD0SYD BARB KD0ZDU DON NEW MEXICO ARRL CONFERENCE, WOMEN'S WORKSHOP, CLASSES, ARRL PERSONAL REPRESENTATION, CUSTOMER SUPPORT N0EYZ JIM KS0E ALEX WITH TRAFFIC, HUSTLER HF VERTICAL ANTENNA http://www.arrl.org/membership http://www.arrl.org/files/ file/QST/This%20Month%20in% 20QST/October2015/Value.pdf <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/QST/This%20Month%20in%20QST/October2015/Value.pdf> http://www.arrl.org/ affiliated-club-benefits <http://www.arrl.org/affiliated-club-benefits> http://www.arrl.org/w1aw- operating-schedule <http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule> http://www.arrl.org/technical- information-service <http://www.arrl.org/technical-information-service> https:// coloradosectionmanager. wordpress.com/ <https://coloradosectionmanager.wordpress.com/> https://www.facebook.com/ groups/coloradoarrl/ <https://www.facebook.com/groups/coloradoarrl/> http://www. rockymountaindivision.org/wp/ <http://www.rockymountaindivision.org/wp/> Reviews Summary for Hustler 5BTV HF vertical https://www.eham.net/reviews/ detail/1902 <https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1902> Audio from 10/9 Net https://drive.google.com/open? id= 1oStcreQHAX26TtpYcLwwjtg73A4dc r3u <https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oStcreQHAX26TtpYcLwwjtg73A4dcr3u>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 11/14/18	Check-ins and traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 11/14/18 AA0JK FRED K7MAJ MICHAEL - TRAFFIC - checking for PL and offset of 6 meter net - Sun 1000 Six-Meter Invitational Net 53.050- 107.2 K0LPR LYNAIRE AA0DH DAVE K6HJV TOM KE0NRE JIM KD0RQN DAVID KE0SUM JON - TRAFFIC – YAESU FTM SDR, C4FM WIRES X ANY LOCAL ACTIVITY? KE0THI PAUL K0YES KEN KD0WMO STEVE K1DBC DORON ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://rmrl.org/rl/denver-area-net-list-nets-held-on-ddenver-area-repeaters/ https://www.w0tx.org/netlist.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.mikemyers.me/blog/2016/2/19/d-star-dmr-fusion-which-is-right-for-you-7nhdl https://www.hamdigitaal.nl/?wpfb_dl=194 http://www.tmrahamradio.org/files/D-Star%20DMR%20and%20Fusion%202017%20Hamfest.pdf Feature / Item D-Star DMR-Marc / Brandmeister Fusion Wires-X Ease Of Use Easy Easy Easy Ease Of Programming Easy More Difficult Easy Cost $299 - $899 $79 - $199 $299 - $700 Flexibility High Low/High High Survivability High Low/Medium Low Extendability High Low/Medium Low Multiple Manufactures Few Lots One Access The Network via "Non Radio" Yes No / Yes No Multi-band Radios Available Yes Yes Yes Field Programmable Yes Some Yes Connectability Yes Yes Yes Voice Quality Good Great Great Digital ID Yes No Yes GPS Yes * No Yes Can Send Data Yes ** No Yes Bandwidth 6.25 12.5 12.5 / 6.25 Concurrent Voice Channels 1 2 1 Error Correction Good Great Great Mixed Mode Repeaters No With Limitations Yes Ease of Multi-User Good Poor Good <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1629442837> https://www.hamdigitaal.nl/?wpfb_dl=194 D-STAR DMR Fusion Vocoder AMBE+ AMBE+2 AMBE+2 Forward Error Correction Voice Only Voice Only Voice Only Modulation GMSK 4FSK C4-FM Multiplex Method FDMA TDMA FDMA Transmission Rate 4.8 kbps 4.8 kbps x 2 9.6 kbps Bandwidth 6.25 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz Channels supported 1 2 1 Standard Developer JARL ETSI Yaesu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.rmham.org/wordpress/rmham-university-2018/ Class Date Day Title Teacher(s) Syllabus 11/17/2018 Sat Ad Hoc IP Networks John W0VG – Chris AE5IT – Willem AC0KQ Providing IP in challenging terrain is one of the abilities served agencies value most because IP enables so many other services such as data, audio and video. This talk explores planning, configuring and deployment of such a network using point-to-point microwave links, commercial satellite and cell links, mesh networking, UHF data radios and similar technologies in mountainous terrain and remote locations. This explores hybrid networks and their benefits to amateur radio. Class Date Day Title Teacher(s) Syllabus 11/17/2018 Sat Ad Hoc IP Networks John W0VG – Chris AE5IT – Willem AC0KQ Providing IP in challenging terrain is one of the abilities served agencies value most because IP enables so many other services such as data, audio and video. This talk explores planning, configuring and deployment of such a network using point-to-point microwave links, commercial satellite and cell links, mesh networking, UHF data radios and similar technologies in mountainous terrain and remote locations. This explores hybrid networks and their benefits to amateur radio. 11/17/2018 Sat Title: Ad Hoc IP Networks Teacher(s) John W0VG – Chris AE5IT – Willem AC0KQ Syllabus Providing IP in challenging terrain is one of the abilities served agencies value most because IP enables so many other services such as data, audio and video. This talk explores planning, configuring and deployment of such a network using point-to-point microwave links, commercial satellite and cell links, mesh networking, UHF data radios and similar technologies in mountainous terrain and remote locations. This explores hybrid networks and their benefits to amateur radio. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://sharkrf.com/openspot2/ https://shop.sharkrf.com/index.php?id_product=11&controller=product The openSPOT2 is a standalone digital radio internet gateway (hotspot) designed mainly for amateur radio. You can talk with others on digital radio networks by using an openSPOT2, Wi-Fi internet access, and your radio. For more info, see the openSPOT2's page here <https://sharkrf.com/openspot2/> ! http://www.arrl.org/news/view/new-beta-version-of-wsjt-x-is-now-available-mock-ft8-contest-set Some changes from the RC3 beta version include these: The Esc key aborts a QSO, clears a DX Call, and selects Tx6; Fox/Hound/Contest selection boxes and new facilities for Contest and Fox-mode logging have been updated; the program disables transmit after 5 minutes of no mouse movement, and it will not auto-log a contact with incomplete exchange info. Coinciding with the release of WSJT-X version 2.0-rc4, the WSJT-X development team has scheduled an on-the-air FT8 protocol practice session to help operators become familiar with the software and to identify operational issues. The 1-hour FT8 mock contest will be held on November 20, 0200 – 0300 UTC (Monday evening, November 19, in North American time zones). Download links for -rc4 on Windows, Linux, and macOS are available on the WSJT-X page <http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html> . Those participating in WSJT-X beta tests are expected to report their experiences to the developers and upgrade to the general availability release when it becomes available. Visit <http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html> the WSJT-X web page for more information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.w0tx.org/ DRC/W0TX CLUB REQUESTS FOR HELP The Denver Radio Club needs member volunteers to help our Club with: * Tower climbers for antenna maintenance. Training will be provided by our experienced tower climbers. * Chairperson for DRC Field Day in 2019. Assistance and guidance will be given to new chairperson. You will have help. Please contact Gerry (W0GV) at [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.hamradio.com/ https://www.hamradio.com/special_offers.cfm 2018 PRE-HOLIDAY SAVINGS - Sale ends 1/31/2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- K1DBC project, more to follow Purpose: To remotely control CAT enabled multi-band transceiver and send/receive audio via an IP based network https://www.vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/vban.htm https://wiki.hamradiodeluxe.com/index.php/Rig_Control#Remote_Radio_Control FT857D Audio > Signalink USB > PC1 FT857D CAT Control USB > PC1 PC1 - Ham Radio Deluxe - Remote COM server for CAT control Voicemeter VBAN - Send and receive audio from transceiver PC2- Ham Radio Deluxe - Remote COM receiver for CAT control Voicemeter VBAN - Send and receive audio from transceiver ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.w0tx.org/ Our December Holiday Dinner Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5th. Doors Open at 5:15 p.m., dinner will be at 6pm, then our special program starts at 7 p.m. We will have a non-technical program, of general interest to all. Bring the entire family for this worthwhile program. Do Not Miss It ..... Mark Your Calendar Now! Please Click Here for More Information and to Make Your Reservations <https://www.w0tx.org/holidaydinner.htm>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 11/28/18	Check-ins: AA0JK FRED - W7AGE/SAT WORK ARROW ANTENNA K0LPR LYNAIRE K6HJV TOM K0BAT ART AA0DH DAVE KE0THI PAUL - SAT OPS QUESTION AND WIRESX WEBINAR K0YES KEN W4PRG NUELL K0GPA BOB - SAT OPS KS0E ALEX KD0WCR RUSSEL - SAT OPS K1DBC DORON http://www.heavens-above.com/ https://www.amsat.org/status/ https://www.amsat.org/fox- 1cliff-ready-for-launch/ <https://www.amsat.org/fox-1cliff-ready-for-launch/> http://w4car.org/announcement- yaesu-wires-x-webinar-part-1- scheduled/ <http://w4car.org/announcement-yaesu-wires-x-webinar-part-1-scheduled/> http://www.csi-radios.com/at- d868uv/ <http://www.csi-radios.com/at-d868uv/> Recent related news: AMSAT-NA has congratulated AMSAT-DL (Germany) and the Qatar Amateur Radio Society (QARS) for their roles in the successful launch on November 15 of the Es’hail-2 satellite, which carried AMSAT-DL’s Phase 4-A transponder aloft. Es’hail-2 will be the first geostationary satellite to sport an Amateur Radio transponder. Launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle, Es’hail will be capable of linking radio amateurs from Brazil to Thailand, although it’s unlikely to be accessible from North America with typical Amateur Radio satellite gear. http://www.arrl.org/news/ amsat-congratulates-qatar- amateur-radio-society-amsat- dl-for-successful-es-hail-2- launch <http://www.arrl.org/news/amsat-congratulates-qatar-amateur-radio-society-amsat-dl-for-successful-es-hail-2-launch> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SpaceX has announced that the SSO-A SmallSat Express mission, previously scheduled to launch on Wednesday, November 28, has been postponed due to extreme high-altitude winds at Vandenberg Air Force Base. A new launch date will be announced once it’s been coordinated with the range. The SSO-A mission will carry several Amateur Radio satellites in addition to AMSAT’s Fox-1Cliff. The others include FUNcube on ESEO, JY1-SAT, K2SAT, and ExseedSat. The launch window each day opens at 1832 UTC and extends for approximately 30 minutes. Uplink: 435.300 MHz FM voice (67.0 Hz CTCSS tone) / 1267.300 MHz FM voice (67.0 Hz CTCSS tone) Downlink: 145.920 MHz FM voice; AFSK digital data up to 9600 bps sun-synchronous circular orbit NOT GEOSTATIONARY https://www.amsat.org/meet-the-fox-project/ https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/FoxBrochure-6-14.pdf https://www.amsat.org/fox- 1cliff-ready-for-launch/ <https://www.amsat.org/fox-1cliff-ready-for-launch/> http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ extreme-high-altitude-winds- postpone-fox-1cliff-launch <http://www.arrl.org/news/view/extreme-high-altitude-winds-postpone-fox-1cliff-launch> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sky Warn Recognition Day - Dec 1st The object of SRD is for all amateur stations to exchange contact information with as many National Weather Service stations as possible on 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6, and 2 meters, plus 70 centimeters. Contacts via repeaters are permitted. Stations should exchange call sign, signal report, and location, plus a quick description of the weather at your location (e.g., sunny, partly cloudy, windy, rainy, etc). EchoLink and IRLP nodes, including the Voice over Internet Protocol Weather Net (VoIP-WX), are expected to be active as well. http://www.arrl.org/news/ wx1aw-at-arrl-headquarters- will-be-skywarn-recognition- day-bonus-station <http://www.arrl.org/news/wx1aw-at-arrl-headquarters-will-be-skywarn-recognition-day-bonus-station> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, has named Robert Wareham, N0ESQ, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, as Rocky Mountain Division Vice Director. Wareham will serve the remaining term of Jeff Ryan, K0RM, who assumed the position of Rocky Mountain Director upon the resignation of Dwayne Allen, WY7FD. http://www.arrl.org/news/ robert-wareham-n0esq- appointed-as-rocky-mountain- division-vice-director <http://www.arrl.org/news/robert-wareham-n0esq-appointed-as-rocky-mountain-division-vice-director> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first “serious” FT8 contest — the FT8 Roundup — is set for the December 1 – 2 weekend. In the brand-new operating event, radio amateurs worldwide will contact and exchange information with other amateurs using FT8 on 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters. Any station may work any other station. The exchange is signal report and state/province for US and Canadian participants. Non-US/VE stations will transmit a signal report and consecutive serial number starting with 001. http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ new-wsjt-x-2-0-rc5-beta- version-now-available-first- serious-ft8-contest-this- weekend <http://www.arrl.org/news/view/new-wsjt-x-2-0-rc5-beta-version-now-available-first-serious-ft8-contest-this-weekend> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colorado Council of Amateur Radio Clubs, Inc. 2018 CCARC General Members Meeting at Parker Library, October 27, 2018 UHF Frequency Use Plan http://www.ccarc.net/ wordpress/wp-content/uploads/ 2018/10/Minutes-of-the-Fall- 2018-CCARC-General-Members- Meeting.pdf <http://www.ccarc.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Minutes-of-the-Fall-2018-CCARC-General-Members-Meeting.pdf> http://www.ccarc.net/ wordpress/overdue- coordinations/ <http://www.ccarc.net/wordpress/overdue-coordinations/> http://www.ccarc.net/images/ CCARC_FCP_10-20-12.pdf <http://www.ccarc.net/images/CCARC_FCP_10-20-12.pdf> The CCARC is an organization of amateur radio clubs, associations, and individuals incorporated as a non-profit group under the laws of the State of Colorado. The CCARC is a voluntary association of amateur radio operators, repeater system owners, and interested parties. The CCARC has collectively determined that the coordination of repeater systems is essential to maximize the finite spectrum resources allocated to amateur radio and minimize the interference between systems. The success of the CCARC coordination effort is solely dependent on those amateurs who actively cooperate and participate in spectrum management and contribute to the coordination processes. Interference was reported by AMSAT from an unknown digital system, believed to be located somewhere in Kansas/Colorado/Utah. Interference was reported to AMSAT satellites on 435.35 MHz. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chad dx-pedition - after getting setup and operating for a little amount of time, was asked to cease operations by local police, after a bit of time was able to finally leave with their equipment. https://dx-world.net/tt8ko- chad/ <https://dx-world.net/tt8ko-chad/> https://dx-world.net/wp- content/uploads/2018/11/TT8KO- story.pdf <https://dx-world.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/TT8KO-story.pdf>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 12/12/18	sorry for the late report, but see below for lasts checkins and traffic - 73 K1DBC, Doron AA0JK FRED - ELMER DEFINITION SPARK GAP RADIOS PRIOR TO AMATEUR RADIO AND LICENSING ADOGX KEVIN traffic ARRL QST MAGAZINE - JAN 2019 AA0JK, amateur radio in flight K6HJV TOM KE0NRE JIM KE0SUM JONATHON KD0YMG JED K0YES KEN KE0PSR JOHN KD0WMO STEVE KE0THI PAUL K1DBC DORON - flightware ADSB feeder using RPI and RTLSDR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1AvTO_Yc_e9Ct62TukV5zpqO65lnjsnVjx5W39L5IOWw/edit Name Uplink FM Downlink FM Comments FUNcube on ESEO 1263.500 MHz 145.895 MHz In orbit, commissioning, Also downlinks 4k8 BPSK telemetry. Diwata-2 437.700 MHz 145.900 MHz In orbit, commissioning, FM transponder activated by schedule. The Amateur Radio Unit can operate either as an FM transponder or APRS digipeater. See http://phl-microsat.upd.edu.ph/diwata2 VO-96 (ExseedSat) 435.340 MHz 145.900 MHz In orbit, commissioning, More information on the ExseedSpace website DTMF tone “#” required to activate transponder for 2 minutes. JO-97 435.100 – 435.120 MHz 145.855 – 145.875 MHz https://www.amsat.org/fox-1cliff-ao-95-commissioning-status/ However, during the next steps of commissioning we discovered an anomaly with her receive capability. After a few days of tests, analysis, and discussion, it appears that Fox-1Cliff/AO-95 will not be commissioned as our fourth Fox-1 amateur radio satellite. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.arrl.org/news/view/wsjt-x-2-0-full-release-now-available-ft8-enthusiasts-urged-to-upgrade-now The WSJT-X 2.0 software suite has been released, and developer Joe Taylor, K1JT, is urging FT8 and MSK144 users to upgrade to what will become the new standard, because the FT8 and MSK144 protocols have been enhanced in a way that is not backward compatible with older versions of the program. That includes any version 1.9 releases. “The new protocols become the worldwide standards starting on December 10, 2018, and all users should upgrade to WSJT-X 2.0 by January 1, 2019,” Taylor said on the WSJT-X home page. “After that date, only the new FT8 and MSK144 should be used on the air.” Users are encouraged to read the new Quick Start Guide for WSJT-X. Gary Hinson, ZL2IFB, has released an FT8 Operating Guide. In FT8 DXpedition mode, QSOs between the DXpedition (“Fox”) and calling stations(“Hounds”) can be completed with as little as one Fox transmission per QSO. Moreover, authorized Foxes can transmit up to five signals simultaneously, thereby allowing QSO rates up to about 500 per hour in ideal conditions. The new FT8 protocol provides optimized message formats for North American VHF contests, European VHF contests, ARRL Field Day, and ARRL RTTY Roundup. Similarly, the new MSK144 protocol provides optimized message formats for North American VHF and European VHF contests. Full support is provided for "/R" and "/P" calls in the relevant contests. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.arrl.org/news/view/hamvention-seeks-2019-award-nominees Hamvention® is soliciting nominees for its 2019 awards — Amateur of the Year, Technical Achievement, Special Achievement, Club of the Year. Since the inception of the Hamvention awards program in 1955, many radio amateur have been honored for their dedication and selfless contributions to Amateur Radio and to society. The Amateur of the Year Award recognizes a radio amateur who demonstrates a long-term commitment to the advancement of Amateur Radio, a history of contributions to ham radio, and a dedication to service and professionalism. The Technical Achievement Award honors a radio amateur who has achieved technical excellence in the world of Amateur Radio through inventions, processes, discoveries, experiments, and technical accomplishments, or through other outstanding technical achievement that has contributed to Amateur Radio. The Special Achievement Award goes to a radio amateur who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the radio art and/or science. This award typically recognizes a radio amateur who has spearheaded a single significant project. The Club of the Year will be honored for clearly demonstrating its involvement in varied aspects of Amateur Radio for the greater good of their community or the nation. Nomination forms for each award are available online and should include the information requested. There are separate forms to nominate individuals and to nominate a club. The individual(s) making the nomination should provide contact information in case questions arise. Submit nominations via email or via USPS mail to Hamvention Awards Committee, Box 964, Dayton, OH 45401-0964. The nomination deadline is February 15. The Awards Committee will announce the award recipient after reviewing the nominations. An honors convocation will be held on the Saturday evening of Hamvention weekend, and presentations to award winners will take place on Sunday afternoon, prior to the door prize awards.Contact the Awards Committee for more information. — Thanks to Mike Kalter, W8CI, and Frank J. Beafore, WS8B ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.arrl.org/news/view/apollo-8-50th-anniversary-special-event-set-for-december-21-27 Several NASA Amateur Radio clubs will mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8 on December 21 – 27, concluding the year-long NASA on the Air activity, which celebrates NASA’s 60th anniversary. The agency was created in 1958 through an act signed by President Dwight Eisenhower. Apollo 8 was launched on December 21, 1968, and splashed down 6 days later on December 27. It was the first manned spacecraft to leave low-Earth orbit, orbit the moon, and return safely. Special event operation will be on various bands and modes, and participating stations will self-spot on the DX cluster as well as via Facebook and Twitter. Contact Rob Suggs, KB5EZ, at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center for more information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://flightaware.com/adsb/stats/user/doronbc#stats-92212 https://flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/build Live data on flightaware.com (subject to standard data processing delay of up to two minutes) Access to up-to-the-second live data received by the local device (accessible from the stats page with a local network connection) Data from local device highlighted on FlightAware track logs Detailed statistics on site performance A free Enterprise Account (USD89.95/mo value) Raspberry Pi 3 Raspberry Pi 2 can be used but a USB Wi-Fi adapter will be needed to connect to the internet wirelessly Raspberry Pi Zero W can also be used Power supply for the Raspberry Pi 5.1 Volts 2.5 Amps power supply recommended Micro SD Card (size: 8 GB or larger) Micro SD card reader If your computer does not have a built-in SD card reader/writer, you will need the optional USB SD card reader/writer. USB SDR ADS-B Receiver (FlightAware Pro Stick or Pro Stick Plus recommended) The USB SDR (Software Defined Radio) ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) receiver translates the 1090 MHz radio signal into something the computer can understand Hint: If you are choosing between the FlightAware Pro Stick and the Pro Stick Plus remember the Plus has an on-board filter that works well in locations that have a lot of radio noise, such as urban environments. 1090 MHz Antenna An indoor antenna can be purchased to start. If using the FlightAware USB adapter be sure the antenna has an SMA connector. If you use a telescoping mast antenna be sure to collapse it to a quarter wavelength of 1090 MHz (6.9 cm) to maximize reception.	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 12/26/18	CHECK-INS AA0JK FRED W TRAFFIC CHECKING FOR CHECKINS WIT HAM RADIO HOLIDAY GIFTS. ALSO BILL W60AV EARLY SPRING CLEANING, FREE ITEMS, CONTACT Bill Rinker 303-741-2537 [email protected] K6HJV TOM KD0RQN DAVID KE0RVZ JOHN W4PRG NUELL N0JJK TODD KE0OYO JUSTIN, NEW YAESU FTM400? MODEL, A LITTLE HARD TO HEAR BUT WISHED LUCK WITH NEW EQUIPMENT KE0SYJ BRAD K1DBC DORON https://www.w0tx.org/trade.htm ------------------------------------------------------------- TRAFFIC ARRL's "Confidentiality vs. Transparency" Emergency: Rescue ARRL With Your Vote This Month! https://perens.com/static/ARRL/TransparencyOctober2018.html In 2016, ARRL had corporate attorneys provide a director and officer code-of-conduct. This code was designed for a for-profit corporate board, and stressed confidentiality, just the wrong thing for a non-profit board that should be representing its members! The ARRL board majority, including every incumbent in this election; voted this code, officially called the ARRL Policy on Board Governance and Conduct of Members of the Board of Directors and Vice Directors, into the bylaws in January, 2017. The code required that directors act to the membership as a unanimous bloc and prohibited dissent from board decisions in their public speech, even if they voted against those decisions. It even restricted directors from discussing the results of votes until ARRL officially announced them. By suppressing reports of their own dissent by ARRL directors, this new policy deprived you, the membership, of control of ARRL. It made it very difficult for the membership to understand what a director stands for, and thus to have the knowledge necessary to vote for them. Even discussing your own division director's decisions with them will be difficult, if they aren't allowed to disclose their own opinions. ARRL's board is divided into a transparency bloc and a confidentiality bloc, with the confidentiality bloc in the majority and the proposal for four officers to gain the vote potentially adding more votes to that bloc. The members are not currently represented as they should be, due to the continued application of a policy meant for a for-profit corporate board. The only whistle-blower on the board was publicly castigated for informing us. The currently-suspended rules that go against the member's interest are temporarily suspended, and could be restored. Shelved governance proposals and possible new ones adverse to the interests of the membership wait in the wings for possible action next January. Who do you want casting the votes on these proposals? We can defuse this situation and restore proper member representation in ARRL by electing five new directors who stand for transparency, thus removing the power of the confidentiality bloc. The transparency candidates are: * Central: Valerie Hotzfeld NV9L <https://nv9l.com/> * Hudson: Ria Jairam N2RJ <https://hudson.n2rj.com/> * New England: Fred Hopengarten K1VR <https://www.hams4newengland.org/> * Northwestern: Michael Ritz W7VO <http://www.w7vo.com/election.html> * Roanoke: George "Bud" Hippisley W2RU <http://www.w2ru.net/> ARRL members in those divisions will receive their ballots within days. Please vote, and please support the candidates above. Signed: Bruce Perens, K6BP <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Perens> : One of the founders of the Open Source movement in software, an ARRL Diamond Club <http://www.arrl.org/the-arrl-diamond-club> Platinum member; pioneer of embedded Linux and the modern Linux distribution, initiator of the Codec2 <http://www.rowetel.com/?page_id=452> project and evangelist for Codec2 and FreeDV <https://freedv.org/> , founder of No-Code Internationa <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Perens#No-Code_International> l, which led the successful fight for the end of the Morse Code examination as a prerequisite for Amateur licensing. > Bob Famiglio, K3RF: Past Vice Director 2015-17 - ARRL Atlantic Division Robert A. Wilson, N6TV: ARRL Life Member Michelle Thompson, W5NYV: ARRL Life Member. Lead engineer of the Phase 4 Ground <https://phase4ground.github.io/> project, creating a digital Amateur satellite communication system. Jim Talens, N3JT: Diamond Club and Life Member of ARRL Rick Tavan, N6XI: Maxim Society and Life Member of ARRL Jay Maynard, K5ZC: Life Member of ARRL, Past president: National Frequency Coordinators Council; Chairman, Minnesota Repeater Council; past ARRL vice director candidate. The canonical copy of this document is at this URL: http://perens.com/static/ARRL/TransparencyOctober2018.html <https://perens.com/static/ARRL/TransparencyOctober2018.html> ------------------------------------------------------------- ARSFI Board Files FCC Response to Rappaport Campaign https://winlink.org/FCC_Action?fbclid=IwAR2si0PfzZhAxIu4dyMjdhGRko1rgGfTqjasAxRBy9_1YZU83S273M5L_xg Today the ARSFI board filed with the FCC a comprehensive response to the online and media campaign that Theodore Rappaport has been leading to get the FCC to dismiss the pending Notice of Proposed Rule Making (Docket No. 16-239). The proposal would eliminate the current 300 baud limit on HF digital transmissions. The original ARRL proposal would replace it with a 2.8 kHz bandwidth limitation. We're in favor of the NPRM plus the ARRL's bandwidth limit (for now, please read our paper <https://winlink.org/sites/default/files/arsfi_comments.pdf> ) for many reasons, mostly because the advancement of the radio art is impeded without it, but for most Winlink stakeholders it will allow Pactor 4--finally--in the USA. New, faster and better protocols will be close behind. Rappaport is spreading unrelated emotional fire, claiming that ARC protocols and similar wide-band connected digital modes and modes that are hard, expensive (or need proprietary hardware, firmware or software) to intercept communications on-the-air need to be removed from the amateur bands. He says these modes encourage crime, terrorism and are a threat to national security. His arguments would have the FCC remove Winlink, D*Star, Fusion, and all 'connected' modes not easily intercepted on-air by unskilled operators without a proprietary component in the monitoring equipment—before addressing the 300 symbols/second NPRM. He would set amateurs back 40 years or more with respect to the radio art and digital techniques. We don't have to say how devastating the consequences would be if Winlink and all others using similar modes disappeared from the ham bands. You can download and read the letter we wrote to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai <https://winlink.org/sites/default/files/ajitpaicoverletter.pdf> , our response paper <https://winlink.org/sites/default/files/arsfi_comments.pdf> , and Rappaport's two recent letters to the FCC <https://winlink.org/FCC_Action> . Make your own decision, but make it an informed decision! If you have a stake in this, we urge you to please immediately file a comment on the ECFS. It's easy: Click here. <https://winlink.org/content/ECFS> Time is of the essence. You don't have to write a masterpiece. An 'express' comment that endorses the ARSFI filing is all that's needed. Also, spread the word. Send a link to this page to all you know who care, especially those you know in leadership positions with emergency management or government agencies, the ARRL, and organizations and agencies that have a stake in Winlink. Let them know, and ask them to take a few moments to put their opinion on the record, or simply say you agree with us with a reference to our filing. The ARSFI Board of Directors	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 2/13/19	Another great net, thank you all for the great amount of participation. As always, don't hesitate to reach out on the air, during the net, at in face meetings, via email or this forum if you have any questions or suggestions. Thank you and 7 3, Doron K1DBC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK-INS K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED RTSYSTEMS RADIO PROGRAMMING K0BAT ART K0LAI LARRY NTS HF EMAIL, VHF 1200BAUD PACLINK AIRMAIL [email protected] https://allstarlink.org/ K6HJV TOM AD0GX KEVIN KF6HMR JIM KE0SZD DOUG QRZ EMAIL, FT60 USER, ALSO HAS BUILT A 20/ 3/8 INCH VERTICAL DIPOLE KE0NRE JIM KE0SIA FRANK TRAFFIC DENVER RADIO CLUB MEETING HELP PROGRAMMING RADIO MODEL YAESU FT60, RADIO KIT INTEREST, [email protected] , RHONDA KE0SMC, PREVIOUS JOTA PARTICIPATION KD0YMG JED WILL BE AT DRC MEETING EQUIPMENT TO PROGRAM YAESU FT60(SORRY IF INCORRECT PERSON) K0YES KEN KE0SFC MATT W4PRG NEWELL KD0WCR RUSSELL AD0GE ROBERT AX.25 PACKET RADIO WINLINK SIGNALINK KD0SYD BARB W1UWN BILL KC8HCF JOHN NEW N0QOO EARL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://n0ara.org/wordpress/?p= 603 <http://n0ara.org/wordpress/?p=603> Aurora Repeater Association Swapfest 2019 The Swapfest is an annual event co-sponsored by the Aurora Repeater Association, The Cherry Creek Young Amateur Radio Club and Rocky Mountain Ham Radio. It is held at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The event will be held February 17, 2017 Doors open to the public at 9 AM and admission is $5. Again this year we will have VE Testing presented by the Mile High VE Team Click HERE to Contact the Mile High VE Team . Click here <http://n0ara.org/araswap2019.pdf> to download The Swapfest flyer For more information on the Swapfest you can contact Wayne N0POH at 303-699-6335 or Email Wayne . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.w0tx.org/index.htm Our next meeting will be on February 20th, 2019, at 7:00 pm. The presentation topic is: J-POLE ANTENNA SECRETS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.irlp.net/ The aim of this project is to reliably and inexpensively link amateur radio systems without the use of RF links, leased lines, or satellites. https://allstarlink.org/ The AllStar Link network consists of a number of large (and small) individuals and groups who wish to provide efficient large-area communications to the Amateur Radio public in their respective local areas. This is done by providing a local VHF or UHF repeater <http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/repeater1.pdf> system controlled by a Linux <http://www.linux.org> -based computer system running the open-source Asterisk PBX <http://www.asterisk.org> telephone switch platform along with the app_rpt <http://www.zapatatelephony.org/app_rpt.html> repeater/remote base controller/linking software module (which is included in the distribution of Asterisk) connected to a high speed (broadband, such as Cable Modem or DSL) Internet connection. http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio. htm <http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm> Dual-port Packet-Radio TNC that uses a soundcard as a modem and supports AX.25 protocol https://www.winlink.org/ content/rms_packet <https://www.winlink.org/content/rms_packet> RMS (Radio Mail Server) Packet is software intended for WL2K VHF/UHF sysops. This software supports a VHF/UHF packet radio gateway station to the WL2K system. RMS Packet stations are part of the network of participating gateway stations, and they provide automated messaging capability to the wireless amateur user using AX.25 packet radio in combination with the WL2K Common Message Servers. https://www.winlink.org/ WinlinkExpress <https://www.winlink.org/WinlinkExpress> Winlink Express (formerly RMS Express) is the preferred Winlink radio email client because it supports all new system features, and it is the only client supporting the Winlink Hybrid Network <https://www.winlink.org/HybridNetwork> for email delivery with or without the internet. Winlink Express is designed to be easily used by single users with a single call sign but it may also be used to simultaneously send and receive mail with one or two more tactical addresses or alternate Winlink accounts. It supports a wide selection of transceivers, TNCs and multimode controllers, sound card modes using the WINMOR, ARDOP, and VARA virtual TNCs (WINMOR and ARDOP software TNCs included), Pactor, SCS Robust Packet, VHF/UHF AX.25 packet radio, and direct telnet to CMS servers or RMS Relay (for amateur radio High Speed Multimedia [HSMM], Broadband HamNet, D-Star DD mode, internet, and other TCP/IP networks). https://www.tapr.org/pr_intro. html <https://www.tapr.org/pr_intro.html> In order to provide a mechanism for the reliable transport of data between two signaling terminals, it is necessary to define a protocol that can accept and deliver data over a variety of types of communications links. The AX.25 Link- Layer Protocol is designed to provide this service, independent of any other level that may or may not exist. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.arrl.org/news/call- for-papers-issued-for-2019- arrl-tapr-digital- communications-conference <http://www.arrl.org/news/call-for-papers-issued-for-2019-arrl-tapr-digital-communications-conference> Technical papers are solicited for presentation at the ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC), to be held September 20 – 22 at the Marriott Detroit Metro Airport Hotel. Papers will also be published in the Conference Proceedings. Authors do not need to attend the conference to have their papers included in the Proceedings. The submission deadline is August 5. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.scouting.org/jota/ Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually the third full weekend in October. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. This jamboree requires no travel, other than to a nearby amateur radio operator’s ham shack. Many times you can find the hams will come to you by setting up a station at your Scout camporee, at the park down the block, or perhaps at a ham shack already set up at your council’s camp. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRAFFIC AND RELATED INFO https://nasaontheair. wordpress.com/ <https://nasaontheair.wordpress.com/> https://www.reddit.com/r/ amateurradio/comments/aowj9x/ sstv_from_the_iss_on_a_ft2dr/ <https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/aowj9x/sstv_from_the_iss_on_a_ft2dr/> https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/search?q=ISS&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on&sort=relevance&t=all https://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2019-February/071530.html ARISS is planning another of their popular Slow Scan Television (SSTV) experiment events. Transmissions are scheduled to begin Friday, Feb. 8 at 18:25 UTC and run through Sunday, Feb. 10 at 18:30 UTC (Sorry for the late notice K1DBC) <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=c37bbfaef3&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-4338056682119256456&view=fimg&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ-bgwX3NjsKqJU-s_W6CYPvYRq5WxB14BLNFLfYxgQZUBdnRKcjO_MayQfzzbaVYuuxivap7yAqIk1YqkL1QZARXi_DI8AA9ggUtTH1MYohfca4SxgO5jXIz9k&disp=emb&realattid=ii_js4406xo0>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 2/26/19	Thanks for another great net. Thanks and 7 3, Doron K1DBC Check-ins: K1DBC DORON net control AA0JK FRED W1ZRV WILL K0BAT ART K0LAI LARRY - expressed renewed interest in core or abstract RF concepts, basis for most current wireless and wired communications W0MDK MATT KE0NRE JIM KD0WCR RUSSEL KE0THI PAUL - Purchased a JPole antenna after last weeks talk by Dr Ed Fong WB6IQN, 2M/70CM, reporting excellent SWR and performance KD0SYD BARB KB0UIG packet radio(AX.25 version 2 released in 1984) using a Commodore 64(released in 1982), TNC PAKRATT PK-64(released in 1985), early days of packet radio, neat to hear, hopefully there is a followup Traffic links: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Does a J-Pole Antenna Work - By Dr. Ed Fong - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_IBni6vvMc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://mikenaberezny.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/aea-pk64-operating-manual.pdf https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Pakratt+PK64+commodore+64 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/comments/avf4p9/slow_scan_digital_tvssdv_activated_on_the_jy1sat/ https://amsat-uk.org/2018/11/16/jy1sat-cubesat-information/ https://ukhas.org.uk/guides:ssdv https://funcube.org.uk/working-documents/funcube-telemetry-dashboard/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virtual Elmer Live Stream 03/02/2019 Updates! -------- 1KW Desktop Amp! Subject of a few streams already I'll update my progress on building the chassis, getting ready to install components. On this Episode! ---------------- N2PK VNA Project - the 7 year saga! KA6WKE Takes on the SMD Challenge - Misery Addition! Can I survive the challenge?? Coming Up! ---------- New Schedule!! It's time for more test equipment - The AQRP 8KHz to 440MHz Vector Impedance Analyzer kit #25 will be on the next episode. https://www.qsl.net/k5bcq/Kits/Kits.html (scroll down to #25) You can access the live stream directly here: http://bit.ly/ka6wke-live-stream or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsTCwnoYpk0HdlKcaJt6QoQ/live Please like my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ka6wke I'm on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/ka6wke Very low volume EMail Announcement: [email protected] Oh yeah, I have a website too! https://www.ka6wke.net 73! Mark KA6WKE	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 2/6/19	Thank you everyone who checked in and/or had traffic, we appreciate hearing from everyone, if i missed anything or something needs correction, don't hesitate to mention it. 7 3, K1DBC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECKINS K1DBC DORON net control KD0DUJ CHRIS AA0JK FRED AD0GX KEVIN K0BAT ART K0LAI LARRY K6HJV TOM KE0EUS RITA KD0RQN DAVID KE0NRE JIM KE0RVZ JOHN DATA BURST/EMI around 145mhz emanating from possibly a smart meter, trying to track it down KE0THI PAUL AB8WN PETE AD0ZM JIM W TRAFFIC SDR DONGLE https://www.rtl-sdr.com/, looking to track/monitor/report weather using SDR, Raspberry Pi and other commodity hardware K0YES KEN KD0WCR RUSSEL KS0E ALEX KE0QOD LOUISE W9CE JEFF KD0ZYC BRENDAN gave example of how to use an RTLSDR dongles to monitor traffic from a smart meter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRAFFIC AND ASSOCIATED INFO https://www.rtl-sdr.com/ https://www.rtl-sdr.com/ youtube-tutorial-software-set- up-for-a-portable-raspberry- pi-and-rtl-sdr-based-noaa- weather-satellite-receiver/ <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/youtube-tutorial-software-set-up-for-a-portable-raspberry-pi-and-rtl-sdr-based-noaa-weather-satellite-receiver/> https://www.k2dls.net/blog/ 2017/11/01/become-an-aprs- weather-alert-station/ <https://www.k2dls.net/blog/2017/11/01/become-an-aprs-weather-alert-station/> https://www.scientificsales. com/6540-WeatherLink-for-APRS- with-Streaming-Data-Logg-p/ 6540.htm <https://www.scientificsales.com/6540-WeatherLink-for-APRS-with-Streaming-Data-Logg-p/6540.htm> http://www.arrl.org/smart- meters <http://www.arrl.org/smart-meters> http://www.eoss.org/ - weather balloon launching, and tracking, also looking for net control operator for tuesday night nets https://github.com/bemasher/ rtlamr <https://github.com/bemasher/rtlamr> - view traffic of a smart meter using an rtlsdr dongle http://www.ncvec.org/ downloads/2019- 2023GeneralClassQuestionPool. txt <http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2019-2023GeneralClassQuestionPool.txt> - 2019-2023 General Class FCC Element 3 Syllabus - Effective July 1, 2019 http://www.arrl.org/news/ earth-s-magnetic-north-pole- shifts-toward-siberia <http://www.arrl.org/news/earth-s-magnetic-north-pole-shifts-toward-siberia> http://n0ara.org/wordpress/?p= 603 <http://n0ara.org/wordpress/?p=603> - Aurora Repeater Association Swapfest 2019 2/17 starts at 9am	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 3/13/19	Local weather is warming up, streets are getting better, thanks everyone for checking in, 21 total checkins, let's keep the ball rolling. 73 K1DBC Doron Check-ins: K1DBC NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED KE0EUS RITA AD0GX KEVIN K6HJV TOM AF0E ALEX KE0UVL JASON new ham with TRAFFIC BUILD A PROGRAMMING CABLE USB TO SERIAL 2.5MM AND 3.5MM CHIRP baofeng, many recommendations to purchase a pre-made cable online or locally KE0THI PAUL KE0RVZ JOHN KC7OHM GARRY K0LAI LARRY APPLIED GEOPHYSICS TALK AT KIOWA HIGH SCHOOL, LICENSE TESTING AMERICAN LEGIONS POST IN ELIZABETH FROM , JENNIFER PINNELL W0JLP TEACHER N0XRX MARK K0YES KEN KC8HCF JONATHAN AC0VC BILL, ASSISTED IN VE TESTING, JENNIFER PINNELL W0JLP TEACHER WANTING TO CREATE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB AT THE SCHOOL, GENERATING INTEREST, 15 NEW TECHS, 2 GENERALS, REMINDER OF BAND PLAN FOR NEWCOMERS TO ENSURE BEST POSSIBLE CONTACT http://www.arrl.org/band-plan KD0YMG JED 285 tech connect meeting http://www.na0tc.org/doku.php# meeting_schedule <http://www.na0tc.org/doku.php#meeting_schedule> 4/6 10am at Intercanyon Fire Protection District <http://intercanyonfire.org/> station #3 W4PRG NEWELL KD0SYD BARB KB0UIG MICHAEL KE0SUM JONATHAN WD0EDH WES ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- Related traffic and links http://www.arrl.org/news/itu- strengthening-emergency- telecommunications-in-the- americas <http://www.arrl.org/news/itu-strengthening-emergency-telecommunications-in-the-americas> http://www.arrl.org/news/ highest-ever-summits-on-the- air-activation-reported <http://www.arrl.org/news/highest-ever-summits-on-the-air-activation-reported> http://www.arrl.org/news/tyro- license-proposal-now-open-for- public-comment <http://www.arrl.org/news/tyro-license-proposal-now-open-for-public-comment> http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc- invites-comments-on-arrl- technician-enhancement- proposal <http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-invites-comments-on-arrl-technician-enhancement-proposal> https://www.weather.gov/bou/ Spotternews <https://www.weather.gov/bou/Spotternews> https://www.weather.gov/bou/ spot_training <https://www.weather.gov/bou/spot_training> https://www.denvergov.org/ content/denvergov/en/office- of-emergency-management/ community/denver-ready/denver- community-emergency-response- training/training-programs- registration.html <https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/office-of-emergency-management/community/denver-ready/denver-community-emergency-response-training/training-programs-registration.html> http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ ProgrCable.php <http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_ProgrCable.php> https://www.hamradio.com/ https://www.amazon.com/ Baofeng-Programming-Cable- BAOFENG-BF-888S/dp/B00CP0I474 <https://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-Programming-Cable-BAOFENG-BF-888S/dp/B00CP0I474> Baofeng Programming Cable for BAOFENG UV-5R/5RA/5R Plus/5RE, UV3R Plus, BF-888S, 5R EX, 5RX3, GA-2S Price: $16.06 http://www.arrl.org/volunteer- examiners <http://www.arrl.org/volunteer-examiners> - open book and online test, very minimal barrier for entry ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- Welcome to CARBBN (Colorado Amateur Radio Broadband Network) CARBBN is a group of like minded ham radio operators that want to get a Ham Radio mesh network up in the state of Colorado. What is a Mesh network? * Collection of overlapping nodes in a mesh topology * Each node routes traffic to other nodes in the network * Self discovering, self configuring, self healing * Mesh forms and adapts automatically as it grows * Dynamically adjusts to changing resources in the Mesh * Routing protocols enable automatic reconfiguration as nodes join the Mesh Why should people get involved? Most people get involved because it is a fun way to make QSOs through many different methods with one digital mode. What do I need to get started? Getting started is not hard since there is a couple of methods to connect to the CARBBN network. Check out the following links: * What is Needed to Connect <https://carbbn.org/what-is-needed-to-connect/> * Get Connected to CARRBN <https://carbbn.org/get-connected-to-carbbn/> https://carbbn.org https://carbbn.org/event- calendar/ <https://carbbn.org/event-calendar/> CARBBN Raspberry Pi Class WhenMon, March 18, 6:30pm – 7:30pm WhereJAX Broomfield Outdoor Gear, Ranch & Home, 5005 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA (map) Description Please register at the following link: Raspberry Pi Class Registration https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/1nLdl7a_ JFWDdh5o76QQNykKuaP3FnXx_ 0kixQS0tVmE <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nLdl7a_JFWDdh5o76QQNykKuaP3FnXx_0kixQS0tVmE> https://www.google.com/ calendar/event?eid= Mmd2ZXQxbnZydGU4NGo1OW1rMXR2Zj BjcnIgY2FyYmJuLm1lc2hAbQ&ctz= America/Denver <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=Mmd2ZXQxbnZydGU4NGo1OW1rMXR2ZjBjcnIgY2FyYmJuLm1lc2hAbQ&ctz=America/Denver> CARBBN Meeting When Mon, March 25, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Description Mesh Go Kit https://www.google.com/ calendar/event?eid= NTg5bzA1dGVnbHRxM2ZzbHZpa2ZqMH I0anIgY2FyYmJuLm1lc2hAbQ&ctz= America/Denver <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NTg5bzA1dGVnbHRxM2ZzbHZpa2ZqMHI0anIgY2FyYmJuLm1lc2hAbQ&ctz=America/Denver> ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- Parker Radio Association (PRA) Monthly Face-to-Face Meeting https://www.parkerradio.org/event/monthly-face-to-face-meeting-3/ The Parker Radio Association (PRA) is a group of amateur radio enthusiasts local to the Parker, Colorado area. The PRA is a 501(c)(3) public charity recognized by the United States Department of the Treasury and as such welcomes all charitable contributions which are tax deductable to the donor. The Parker Radio Association is Incorporated as a Non-Profit Corporation in the State of Colorado. Our Mission Our mission is serving others by promoting amateur radio in the community and providing the training and support required to become an amateur radio operator. We will develop, enhance and maintain radio systems suitable for providing communications for the benefit of the community; and when requested, to assist civil authorities. We will continue to promote a culture that gives opportunities for amateur radio enthusiasts to socialize, learn, exchange ideas, and contribute to the enjoyment of our hobby. We believe in serving others, promoting amateur radio in the community, and providing the training and support required to become an amateur radio operator. We strive to meet you where you are in your amateur radio journey. Newly licensed? Been inactive for a while? Looking to get your license? Thinking of an upgrade? The PRA can help! March 19 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm MDT + Google Calendar <https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&text=Monthly+Face-to-Face+Meeting&dates=20190319T184500/20190319T210000&details&location=Douglas+County+Library+%26%238211%3B+Parker%2C+20105+Mainstreet%2C+Parker%2C+CO%2C+80138%2C+United+States&trp=false&sprop=website:https://www.parkerradio.org&ctz=America%2FDenver> + iCal Export <https://www.parkerradio.org/event/monthly-face-to-face-meeting-3/?ical=1&tribe_display=> Details Date: March 19 Time: 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm Venue Douglas County Library – Parker 20105 Mainstreet Parker, CO 80138 United States + Google Map <https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=20105+Mainstreet+Parker+CO+80138+United+States> ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- https://www.eoss.org/node/3176 https://www.eoss.org/meetings EOSS-284/285 Spring STEM Flight <https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/9ElmK0IJU8pUct4py4PGYVjjUbR6UdeuCRg7KewutMnWP0rWrP1c4Gv4rfF4Ac3cYMsxflXDOsMR3z_KH0svMueCWIHaP6U4BFkFHL615uD59G-sAn5U0cXRAkOn5GKTf7bWZ-3V24q7n-mk3OEl1JMW0FfeQViE-0TObvQ-rO_SRZcp=s0-d-e1-ft#https://www.eoss.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/pictures/picture-25-1411876431.jpg?itok=QDH4a4qu> Submitted by KC0RPS on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 16:22 The launches are scheduled for 7:10am and 7:30am from Deer Trail School in Deer Trail Colorado. This link <https://www.eoss.org/launchsites/deer_trail.htm> shows maps and directions to get to the site. Payloads should be there no later than 6:00am. Note that it is over a one-hour drive from Boulder and almost a two-hour drive from Colorado Springs to the launch site. Predictions of the fligh path and launch site weather are available here <http://www.eoss.org/predict> . The prediction updates daily by noon. You can watch the prediction change. Please keep monitoring this page for changes. If the winds change, we may have to move the launch site. Two 1500g balloons * NDIA-sponsored STEM experiments from six schools * St. Mary’s High School (Nuclear Chemistry students) * Texas Middle School (8th grade science students) * Casey Middle School (Raspberry Pi computer programing students) * Fremont Elementary School (4th grade students) * Evans International Elementary School (4th & 5th grade students) * Schriever AFB Child Enrichment Center (K - 4th grade students) * Summit Middle School * Seven student-built experimental payloads The mileage link for EOSS members is https://goo.gl/forms/ V7r4DKZyEpod5auj1 <https://goo.gl/forms/V7r4DKZyEpod5auj1> Flight Coordinator: KC0RPS Event Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 (All day) Alt Launch Date: Sunday, March 17, 2019 Launch Site: Deer Trail <https://www.eoss.org/launchsites/deer_trail> Flights: EOSS-284 <https://www.eoss.org/node/3421> A balloon carrying three student experiment payloads, a new ADS-B beacon, and a geiger counter. Balloon Type: Totex 1500g latex Parachute: 10 foot spherachute with fast release and thermal cutter Beacons: beacons Frequency Callsign Type Notes 144.905 MHz K0SCC-11 APRS/DF/Cutter secondary beacon 144.340 MHz KC0D-14 APRS/Digi primary beacon, Timeslotted on :00 and :30 seconds Payload Plan: <https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/bXQNxctylDWuXdB8CdxFpO8Cj7b7lXPpCBObDDfSqO0P1fuCc2XbsaszZvDlZZj8y9yQmrGqitz-nPh8B4TVdGAiN6OD6-MNwj71__L_=s0-d-e1-ft#https://www.eoss.org/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png> EOSS-284 Lite Payload Plan Rev A.pdf <https://www.eoss.org/sites/default/files/payload-plans/EOSS-284%20Lite%20Payload%20Plan%20Rev%20A_0.pdf> EOSS-285 <https://www.eoss.org/node/3422> A balloon carrying seven student-built payloads from Summit Middle School in Boulder Balloon Type: Totex 1500g latex Parachute: 12' Rocketman with wireless release Beacons: beacons Frequency Callsign Type Notes 145.515 MHz KC0D-2 Remote Release/DF secondary beacon 144.340 MHz AE0SS-13 APRS/Digi primary beacon, Timeslotted on :15 and :45 seconds Payload Plan: <https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/bXQNxctylDWuXdB8CdxFpO8Cj7b7lXPpCBObDDfSqO0P1fuCc2XbsaszZvDlZZj8y9yQmrGqitz-nPh8B4TVdGAiN6OD6-MNwj71__L_=s0-d-e1-ft#https://www.eoss.org/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png> EOSS-285 Lite Payload Plan Rev A.pdf <https://www.eoss.org/sites/default/files/payload-plans/EOSS-285%20Lite%20Payload%20Plan%20Rev%20A_0.pdf> FrequencyList: EOSS Preflight Net @ 8 PM MDT preceding night: • 449.225 MHz (-5 MHz Offset, 141.3 Hz Tone ) RMHAM Repeater • 146.940 MHz (-600 KHz Offset, 103.5 Hz Tone) RMRL Repeater if the RMHAM machine is down • 146.640 MHz (-600 KHz Offset, 100.0 Hz Tone) DRL Repeater will serve as a backup to the backup repeater Launch Site: • 446.050 MHz Simplex (Note that some radios assume these are repeater frequencies and attempt to put a 5 MHz offset in the transmit frequency automatically) Track & Recovery Operations: Repeaters: • 449.450 MHz (-5 MHz Offset, 103.5 Hz Tone) RMRL repeater (Assuming we are flying out of Windsor). • 448.450 MHz (-5 MHz Offset, 100.0 Hz Tone) PPFMA repeater (Assuming we are flying out of Deer Trail). Simplex Frequencies: • 446.100 MHz Balloon #1 Field Simplex • 446.150 MHz Balloon #2 Field Simplex • 446.200 MHz Balloon #3 Field Simplex • 446.275 MHz Car to Car drive out Simplex (Note that some radios assume these are repeater frequencies and attempt to put a 5 MHz offset in the transmit frequency automatically) Legacy 2M Simplex Frequency (not generally used due to desense/interference issues with the 2M APRS packets) • 146.550 MHz Simplex 2M Direction Finding Frequencies: * 144.340 * 144.360 * 144.905 * 145.045 * 145.535 * 145.645 * 145.710 * 145.765 Tactical Calls: Tactical Call Sign Name Notes Alpha W9CN, KB0YRZ, N0JPS Mike, Chris, John Alpha Team Bravo WA0GEH, KC0D Marty, Mark Bravo, Alpha Backup Charlie KC0RPS, W0NFW Jim, Geoge Tracker, ? Unk Delta Echo K0JWB, K0NKK John, Nancy Trackers Foxtrot N6BA Jeff Tracker, SDR Whiz Ground Station KB0TVJ, N2XGL Russ, Jeff, Randy Ground Station Hotel KE7KCK Tom FC, Launch, Tracker India KB0UBZ Ben Tracker Juliet KD0SEM Dave Launch, Tracker Kilo N0NDM, N0LP Larry, Nick, Elijah Launch, Tracker Only Sat Lima Texas KC0L John Tracker From Texas Live Tracking: To view live fight tracking, click here. https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/ programs/adsb/ <https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/programs/adsb/> Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) ADS-B is transforming all segments of aviation. Real-time precision, shared situational awareness, advanced applications for pilots and controllers alike — these are the hallmarks of ADS-B NextGen surveillance. Real-time ADS-B is used now for air traffic control General aviation is safer with ADS-B traffic, weather, and flight-information services Safety and efficiency improve with advanced ADS-B applications ADS-B improves safety and efficiency in the air and on runways, reduces costs, and lessens harmful effects on the environment. https://flightaware.com/adsb/ In addition to receiving over 45 different government air traffic control and private datalink sources, FlightAware operates a worldwide network of ADS-B and Mode S receivers that track ADS-B or Mode S equipped aircraft flying around the globe. ADS-B equipped aircraft emit their exact position and Mode S aircraft can be tracked via multilateration (MLAT) when the signal is received by three or more receivers. FlightAware owns and operates these receivers at hundreds of airports around the world in conjunction with airport operators. FlightAware designs and manufactures FlightFeeder, a network ADS-B receiver that receives ADS-B data and feeds the data to FlightAware's servers over any available Internet connection. We also invite customers and professional users to connect to FlightAware's network and feed additional ADS-B data from their receivers using the methods described below. ADS-B data contributed is made available on FlightAware's free web site and mobile apps. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- http://www.radio-astronomy. org/node/301 <http://www.radio-astronomy.org/node/301> 2019 Tenth SARA Western Conference will be held in Boulder, Colorado, USA The 2019 (tenth) SARA Western Conference will be held at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Center Green conference facility in Boulder, Colorado on March 23 to 24, 2019. UCAR is the management organization that manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) for the National Science Foundation. Information about UCAR and NCAR is available here: https://www.ucar.edu <https://www.ucar.edu/> The Conference will be preceded by a tour of the NCAR Mesa High Altitude Observatory (HAO) on Friday, March 22, 2019. HAO conducts research and provides community support and facilities in the following areas: Geospace Frontiers and Solar Frontiers. Additional information on HAO can be found here: https://www2.hao.ucar.edu <https://www2.hao.ucar.edu/> <https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/v1aTABitxOFYnEqWVP9oGG8goC6MsSQAxNK0C3dYklozK4ztYQMMNLYWJeQtHfD4BMQj7-yUIHj2StxRMTYRMze7qROLW70jHh_gGH6RXiM=s0-d-e1-ft#http://www.radio-astronomy.org/sites/default/files/img1_0.jpg> We are pleased to have Scott Mcintosh, the Director of the NCAR High Altitude Observatory (HAO), give the keynote speech at the Center Green conference facility on Saturday. Scott achieved a first-class honors degree in Mathematics and Physics (1991-1995) and PhD in Astrophysics (1995-1998) at the University of Glasgow. He was a HAO post-doctoral fellow in NCAR’s Advanced Study Program from 1999 to 2001. Scott’s primary field of research lies in the understanding of how magnetism, mass, and energy are transported from the Sun's convective interior to shape and fill the solar system in which we live. The Tenth SARA Western Conference is a guest of NCAR, and is being facilitated by Lory Mitchell Wingate, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, UCAR, who has made the facilities available to SARA and will be in attendance during all sessions to provide access. You may remember Lory as the keynote speaker at the 2016 SARA Eastern Conference, and she also hosted SARA in Socorro, NM, at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Jansky Very Large Array (JVLA) during the 2017 SARA Western Conference. Contact: Additional volunteers to help with conference arrangements are needed. Please contact conference coordinator David Westman if you have any questions about the conference or if you would like to help: westernconf@radio-astronomy. org . Website: http://www.radio-astronomy.org <http://www.radio-astronomy.org/> Presentations and proceedings: Papers and presentations on solar astronomy, radio astronomy hardware, software, education, research strategies, philosophy, and observing efforts and methods are welcome. The deadline for submitting a letter of intent to the conference coordinator including a proposed title and informal abstract or outline is 15 January 2019. Formal proceedings will be published for this conference. Presenters should prepare an electronic copy of their presentation, so that we can make them available to attendees on a USB flash drive. Registration: Registration for the 2019 Western Regional Conference is just US$80.00. This includes lunch and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday. Current membership in SARA is required for the conference, and non-members will be able to attend on payment of an additional US $20. Payment can be made by going to http://www.paypal.com <http://www.paypal.com/> and directing payment to treas_at _radio-astronomy_dot_org. Please include in comments that the payment is for the 2019 Western Conference. Please include an e-mail address so a confirmation can be sent to you upon receipt of payment. Hotel reservations: The Marriott Residence Inn near the UCAR Center Green facility at 3030 Center Green Dr, Boulder, CO has agreed to a special reservations rate for the SARA Conference at $149 per night, breakfast included. Please contact them using this link for the SARA rate: Book your group rate for SARA Western Conference <http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=SARA%20Western%20Conference%5EVBOCG%60SWCSWCA%60149.00%60USD%60false%603%603/21/19%603/24/19%602/22/19&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes> . The last day to book at this rate is 2/22/19. The Marriott reservations phone number is 800-331-3131, please specify the SARA conference when using this number. The Best Western Plus Boulder Inn at 770 28th St, Boulder, CO has also offered us a special rate for the conference. They are farther from the conference site than the Marriott, but a good alternative. Their phone is (303)449-3800, ask for Ari Rubin. And the Millennium Harvest House Boulder, 1345 28th St, Boulder, CO has a very reasonable rate at $120 single / $130 double, their phone is (303) 443-3850. Saturday night dinner: We will make a group dinner reservation at a local restaurant for Saturday night. Please let us know before 1 March if you plan to attend this dinner so we can include you in the reservations. Send an email to: westernconf@radio-astronomy. org . Visit to the Deep Space Exploration Society (DSES) site in Haswell, CO: On Sunday afternoon, registrants at the conference can travel to Haswell, CO, to visit the Paul Plishner Radio Astronomy and Space Sciences telescope. Haswell is about four hours drive from Boulder, and three hours from Denver International Airport. This trip will require an additional overnight stay in the Haswell area, before visiting the Plishner site. More details of this excursion will be explained at the conference. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- https://www.w0tx.org/ Our next meeting will be on March 20th, 2019, at 7:00 pm. The presentation topic is: World War II Military Radio <https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/roGO7sa47uw6V62QYenyK8U38ohZRh4dfbtle6v0a01clkbmW2BNDBrA8ms8VvVy-T5TlpPfmPYkrQ1n=s0-d-e1-ft#https://www.w0tx.org/WW2milRadios698W.jpg> Presented by Peter, KC0DGM Come and learn about the history and technology of radio as used in WW II. Peter will explain the operation of the sophisticated navigation systems used by the German Luftwaffe, Royal Air force and the American Air Corps. He will also bring and show us some of these WWII radios. This will be an interesting and informative presentation that you won't want to miss! Mark the date on your calendar now. ________________________________ We will be meeting at the Jefferson County Administration & Courts Bldg. 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- http://www.na0tc.org/doku.php# meeting_schedule <http://www.na0tc.org/doku.php#meeting_schedule> About the Club The 285 TechConnect Radio Club - NA0TC was formed in 2006 by Steve - AI0W, Jim - KA0NZZ, and Nancy - K0NCC to provide a forum for technical discussions, presentations, and projects. We are an ARRL Special Service Club. We want to provide a wide-range of learning for people interested in the technical and operating areas of ham radio to increase knowledge and license levels and provide a forum for technical learning and sharing of information. Everyone is welcome! We are scheduled to be at Intercanyon Fire Protection District <http://intercanyonfire.org/> station #3, 8445 South Highway 285, for our 2019 regular meetings. Exceptions will be posted here. April 6th: CW and Morse code show'n'tell, demo, and discussion. We'll have keys, keyers, and practice oscillators, including some vintage keys, plus the opportunity for in-room Morse QSOs.	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 3/27/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED K0LPR LYNAIRE WITH QUESTION - FRIEND TO TOUR SOUTH AMERICA ON BMW RADIO RECOMMENDATION YAESU 857 K0BAT ART W0MDK MATT K6HJV TOM KS0E ALEX TRAFFIC CB ANTENNA TUNING ON JEEP, MOUNTING BRACKET WAS SHORTED, REMINDER OF TO CHECK OF BASIC ELECTRICAL SHORTS, WEATHER IS TURNING NICE, MORE PORTABLE OPERATION, LOOKING FOR TIPS/IDEAS/CONCEPTS, WALMART ON THE AIR, HF PORTABLE COMPROMISE EFFECTIVE AND EASY SETUP, SLINGSHOT DIPOLE, ARRL PORTABLE OPERATING FOR AMATEUR RADIO KD0SYD BARB HI BARB KE0THI PAUL KE0PSR JOHN KE0NRE JIM OPERATING IN A DIFFERENT QTH /3 ZONE K0YES KEN W4PRG NEWELL KE0RCW ROBERT KE0SUM JONATHAN AB8WN PETE KE0RVZ JOHN http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ ares-helps-iowa-water-utility- to-resolve-rfi-issue <http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ares-helps-iowa-water-utility-to-resolve-rfi-issue> http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ colorado-ares-volunteers- muster-for-bomb-cyclone- winter-storm <http://www.arrl.org/news/view/colorado-ares-volunteers-muster-for-bomb-cyclone-winter-storm> https://bouvetoya.org/3yoi- postponed/ <https://bouvetoya.org/3yoi-postponed/> http://www.arrl.org/bilateral- reciprocal-agreements <http://www.arrl.org/bilateral-reciprocal-agreements> http://www.arrl.org/ reciprocal-permit <http://www.arrl.org/reciprocal-permit> https://boingboing.net/2009/ 07/23/diana-eng-catching-s. html <https://boingboing.net/2009/07/23/diana-eng-catching-s.html> https://www.google.com/search? client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Diana+ Eng+sateliite <https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Diana+Eng+sateliite> https://makezine.com/2015/11/ 06/5-ham-radio-projects-with- diana-eng/ <https://makezine.com/2015/11/06/5-ham-radio-projects-with-diana-eng/> https://www.reddit.com/r/ amateurradio/comments/2ewz23/ living_in_a_different_state_ and_number_land_as/ <https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/2ewz23/living_in_a_different_state_and_number_land_as/> https://www.arrl.org/shop/ Portable-Operating-for- Amateur-Radio/ <https://www.arrl.org/shop/Portable-Operating-for-Amateur-Radio/> https://aa7ee.wordpress.com/ 2016/10/05/an-end-fed- halfwave-antenna-for-portable- ops/ <https://aa7ee.wordpress.com/2016/10/05/an-end-fed-halfwave-antenna-for-portable-ops/>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 3/6/19	Another great net, thanks everyone for checking/chiming in when possible. 7 3, Doron K1DBC Check-ins: K1DBC NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED HEAVENS-ABOVE.com K0BAT ART AD0GX KEVIN REMINDER ABOUT JPOLE GROUP BUY OPPORTUNITY K6HJV TOM KSE0 ALEX AF0E ALEX KD0RQN DAVID KD0SYD BARB AB8WN PETE KE0PSR JOHN K0YES KEN KB4GIA DAVID - PSK31, RETURNING OPERATOR TO THE HOBBY KE0NRE JIM W4PRG NEWELL W0MDK MATT K0GPA ROBERT - iridium flares and other follow up KB0UIG MICHAEL - follow up to commodore 64 tnc ax.25 packet radio KE0SUM JONATHON Traffic: ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------ Ed's students build and sell the antennas. He offered us a group discount if we send him a single order from the club. I have volunteered to collect the order and transmit it to Ed. The dual band (144-148 MHz and 440-450 MHz) model DBJ-1 Ham sells for $36.50 plus freight on ebay. Our group price is $30 each. To save shipping cost this antenna is provided without the PVC tubing, a particular brand 3/4" tubing available from Lowe's. Per his lecture, the tuning length of the antenna depends on the velocity factor change from the tubing, so do not substitute another type 3/4" PVC tubing unless you are prepared to adjust the antenna length. The tri-band model (144-148 MHz, 222-225 MHz) model TBJ-1 direct price is $60 plus shipping, and the club price is the same as his direct price. I will not include orders for this antenna. Please see information and specifications of the antennas at Ed's web site https://edsantennas.weebly. com/ <https://edsantennas.weebly.com/> . If you want to order the dual band DBJ-1 Ham antenna, please get a check for $30 to me by Friday 15 March. I will order and distribute the antennas when they arrive. Let me know if you have questions about this process. Regards, Jim Little W0JSL 5985 Zinnia Ct Arvada, CO 80004 cell 661-803-3462 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------ https://mycrrg.club/upcoming- events <https://mycrrg.club/upcoming-events> - 3/9 2pm at 444 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203 Conference Room #2-6, Please park in the lot on the South side of the building. Ring the door bell and we will let you in. http://www.arrl.org/news/ russian-sunflower-coastal- radar-showing-up-on-60-40-and- 75-meters <http://www.arrl.org/news/russian-sunflower-coastal-radar-showing-up-on-60-40-and-75-meters> http://www.iarums-r1.org/ iarums/news2019/news1901.pdf <http://www.iarums-r1.org/iarums/news2019/news1901.pdf> https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=-OReyvqEWfc <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OReyvqEWfc> - K7AGE Titan Missile Museum Operating http://www.titanmissilemuseum. org/ham-radio-operators <http://www.titanmissilemuseum.org/ham-radio-operators> ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------ https://bpsk31.com/apps/ - DigiPan, WinWarbler, Fldigi, (PSK31 decoding/encoding software) http://hamradiodeluxe.com/ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------ Commodore 64 Pakratt Radio TNC Interface manual http://mikenaberezny.com/wp- content/uploads/2008/07/aea- pk64-operating-manual.pdf <http://mikenaberezny.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/aea-pk64-operating-manual.pdf> ADVANCED ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS, INC.PAKRATT MODEL PK-64 MULTIMODE DATA CONTROLLER AND MODEL HFM64 ENHANCED HIGH FREQUENCY MODEM ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------ twit.tv/hn <http://twit.tv/hn> - Ham Nation - Hosted by Bob Heil, Gordon West, George Thomas, Don Wilbanks, Valerie Hotzfeld, Amanda Alden, Dale Puckett Share in the excitement and importance of ham radio - from tossing an antenna wire into a tree allowing you to talk to the world, to the importance of ham radio operators in time of disasters with hosts Bob Heil, Gordon West, George Thomas, Don Wilbanks, Valerie Hotzfeld, Amanda Alden, and Dale Puckett. http://online.icomamerica.com/ hamnation <http://online.icomamerica.com/hamnation> - Weekly winners receive swag and exclusive entry to Icom's monthly Grand Prize Drawing! https://www.youtube.com/user/ K7AGE <https://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE> - Randy Randy, K7AGE, has many videos about amateur, ham, radio. Learn how to operate and program your 2 meter FM radio, operate PSK-31 and how to build antennas. Many of his videos are aimed at beginners with learning about the basics of amateur radio. Randy holds an Extra class license and has been licensed for over 40 years. Randy has been posting amateur radio videos on YouTube since 2006. https://www.youtube.com/user/ davecasler <https://www.youtube.com/user/davecasler> I Love Ham Radio! Not only do I love ham radio, I love bringing it to others! I create ham radio training videos as well as videos on other ham radio topics, including technical and operating topics. My goal is to help those new to ham radio progress through the ranks and enjoy the hobby to its fullest. I think I'm unique in that I have the only license training videos that exactly correspond to the ARRL license manuals. I also have a series called "Ask Dave" to answer even the most basic questions about the hobby. My goal is to create a "safe space" for newcomers where all questions are regarded as serious and get a straight answer. Folks have used my videos to get their original Technician license, upgrade to General, and then upgrade to the highest level, Amateur Extra Class. I also send personal emails to many of those who ask questions. https://www.youtube.com/ channel/ UCKu3VKS6uBWJckQtH9u0WVw <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKu3VKS6uBWJckQtH9u0WVw> - TWiRT - This Week in Radio Tech “TWiRT” This Week in Radio Tech is your go to show if you want to get behind the scenes on what makes broadcasting possible. The show addresses common issues as well as explaining past experiences from a wide array of hosts who each come from a different background in radio technology. This show is a must for any tech geek or for anyone who is interested in what goes on behind the boards and wires. 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It seems that many of the first generation of satellites are now being de-orbited to make way for the next generation which are becoming operational. We just went through the list of satellites which we have tagged as flare producers and removed over 20 which have already left their operational orbit. The satellites are still there, but because the attitude is presumably no longer being tightly controlled, they may not produce reliable flares. We will endeavor to keep the database up-to-date over the coming weeks using the information on Ron Sladen's status list. Several of the first generation satellites are presumed to be kept in orbit as spares for the new generation, and it could be that the attitude is not tightly controlled when they are in the spare status, meaning there could be further disappointments with flares predicted for these satellites. Unfortunately, the new satellites are not expected to produce flares, so it looks like they could soon become a thing of the past. The company which operates the Iridium satellite, Iridium Communications Inc., has now set up a web page and hashtag called #flarewell to mark the end of Iridium flares. Chris Peat, Munich, May 15th, 2018 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------ https://www.w0tx.org/ Our next meeting will be on March 20th, 2019, at 7:00 pm. The presentation topic is: World War II Military Radio, presented by Peter, KC0DGM Come and learn about the history and technology of radio as used in WW II. Peter will explain the operation of the sophisticated navigation systems used by the German Luftwaffe, Royal Air force and the American Air Corps. He will also bring and show us some of these WWII radios. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------ https://www.eoss.org/node/3405 - EOSS-283 has been delayed until Saturday March 9th with a backup date of Sunday March 10th. Please note that Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday March 10th. The prediction for this flight can be found here. The launch site for this flight will be the old Wiggins High School. We will use the same area as we did the last time we were in Wiggins. That is, the site is at the old school complex and at the north end of the complex. It’s bounded by Main St., W. 3rd Ave. and Chapman St. We will not have facilities, so take a break at the Wiggins rest stop or at one of the gas stations for relief prior to coming to launch. Further details with weather observations may be found at http://wxqa.com/eoss283.html A 1500g balloon flown for the qualification of multiple EOSS payloads. Flight Coordinator: Mark Patton - KC0D Event Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019 (All day) Alt Launch Date: Sunday, March 10, 2019 Launch Site: Wiggins Flights: EOSS-283 Qualification flight This will be a flight of a single 1500g balloon in order to qualify EOSS payloads for future flights. Balloon Type: 1500g latex Parachute: 8.5 ft Beacons: A list of Call signs and frequencies for the beacons on the EOSS payload string. Frequency Callsign Type Notes 144.905 K0SCC-11 APRS/Cutdown/DF Top of record 144.340 AE0SS-13 APRS/Digi Bottom of record 145.535 KE0BMV-11 Under qualification as top (APRS/Cutter/DF) 145.765 KC0D-14 Under qualification as top (APRS/Release/DF) Paired with tethered wireless release Alpha 145.645 KC0D-2 Under qualification as top (APRS/Release/DF) Paired with tethered wireless release Baker 144.360 K0SCC-14 Under qualification as bottom (APRS/Digi) ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------ Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, commonly referred to as Robert’s Rules of Order, RONR, or simply Robert’s Rules, is the most widely used manual of parliamentary procedure in the United States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Robert%27s_Rules_of_Order <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%27s_Rules_of_Order> http://www.rulesonline.com/ https://robertsrules.org/ https://www.parli.com/ newsletter/bylaws-for-non- profit-organizations- conforming-to-state-codes <https://www.parli.com/newsletter/bylaws-for-non-profit-organizations-conforming-to-state-codes> For Fair and Orderly Meetings & Conventions Robert's Rules is a time-tested standard, providing common rules of parliamentary procedure for deliberation and debate in order to place the whole membership on the same footing and speaking the same language. 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Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 5/22/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED GROUNDING AND BONDING, DO NOT CONNECT RADIO EQUIPMENT TO UTILITY GROUND W1ZRV WILL LIGHTING FILTER ELECTRICAL PANEL GROUNDING, MORE RESEARCH ON GROUNDING, SINGLE POINT, WHY NOT CONNECT TO UTILITY GROUND KL7CE GENE K6HJV TOM KS0E ALEX KE0RVZ JOHN GROUNDING KD0SYD BARB KE0OSI TOM KE0SUM JONATHAN KE0VAW TIMO SYSTEM FUSION REPEATERS YAESU, FTM400 FT2DR C4FM, A LOT OF TREES AND DECKS AROUND THE HOUSE, CLEAR AREA FOR ANTENNA, PLASTER HOUSE THICK WALLS ANTENNA LOCATION PLACEMENT W4PRG NEWELL KE0PNG MARK KD0WCR RUSSEL http://www.mikemyers.me/blog/ 2016/2/19/d-star-dmr-fusion- which-is-right-for-you <http://www.mikemyers.me/blog/2016/2/19/d-star-dmr-fusion-which-is-right-for-you> http://www.rfcafe.com/ references/radio-electronics/ uncommon-ground-difficulties- april-1958-radio-electronics. htm <http://www.rfcafe.com/references/radio-electronics/uncommon-ground-difficulties-april-1958-radio-electronics.htm> https://www.google.com/search? q=GROUND+IS+GROUND+THE+WORLD+ AROUND <https://www.google.com/search?q=GROUND+IS+GROUND+THE+WORLD+AROUND> https://www.hamradio.com/ detail.cfm?pid=H0-015689 <https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015689> field day related: https://www.google.com/search? q=gis+rf+site+survery <https://www.google.com/search?q=gis+rf+site+survery> https://www.google.com/search? q=rf+propagation+tools+ham+ radio <https://www.google.com/search?q=rf+propagation+tools+ham+radio> https://ham.stackexchange.com/ questions/1921/how-do-i-make- a-rf-propagation-map-for-a- repeater <https://ham.stackexchange.com/questions/1921/how-do-i-make-a-rf-propagation-map-for-a-repeater> https://www.arednmesh.org/ misc: http://www.dses.org/ facilities/plishner- observatory <http://www.dses.org/facilities/plishner-observatory> http://www.dses.org/	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 5/29/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED, RECALLING OF SQUAW MTN REPEATER SITE VISIT AND PICNIC KE0VAW TIMO, FT400, KNOW KD0SYD BARB WD0UGC DOUG AND THIRD PARTY CHECKIN ABBY ABBY 3RD PARTY CHECKIN IN WITH OPERATOR WD0UGC K6HJV TOM K0LPR LYNAIRE ADOGX KEVIN crossband use case, 9 STATE VACATION, TRAVEL PROGRAMMING CABLE, RT SYSTEMS, REPEATER FINDER TRAVELPLUS, BANKS OF CHANNELS, 146.520 SIMPLEX, NWS ALERT KE0NRE JIM WITH TRAFFIC, dual band transceiver cross band repeater, REPEATER SITE VISIT ON WARREN, LOCKHEED MARTIN KB0BZZ ROBERT/BOB K0YES KEN KE0PNG MARK ECHOLINK, W4PRG NEWELL, CLASS ON JPOLE, KD0YMG JED ECHOLINK.ORG <http://ECHOLINK.ORG> KE0UOG ALEX https://www.jpole-antenna.com/ 2014/05/01/cross-band- repeater-operation/ <https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2014/05/01/cross-band-repeater-operation/> https://www.qsl.net/wb3gck/ cbr.htm <https://www.qsl.net/wb3gck/cbr.htm> https://www.w5txr.net/upload/ Yaesu%20FTM-400DR%20Cross- Band%20Repeat.pdf <https://www.w5txr.net/upload/Yaesu%20FTM-400DR%20Cross-Band%20Repeat.pdf> https://www.google.com/search? q=dual+band+copper+j+pole <https://www.google.com/search?q=dual+band+copper+j+pole> https://www.jpole-antenna.com/ faq/ <https://www.jpole-antenna.com/faq/> https://www.google.com/search? q=NWS+%222+TONE%22+ALERT <https://www.google.com/search?q=NWS+%222+TONE%22+ALERT> https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1796114360641408/ search/?query=TONE&epa=SEARCH_ BOX <https://www.facebook.com/groups/1796114360641408/search/?query=TONE&epa=SEARCH_BOX> http://echolink.org/ field day: http://www.arrl.org/field-day http://www.arrl.org/files/ file/Field-Day/2019/2019% 20GOTA%20FAQ.pdf <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2019/2019%20GOTA%20FAQ.pdf> http://www.arrl.org/files/ file/Field-Day/2019/2019%20FD% 20Summary%20Sheet%20and%20Log% 20Sheet%20and%202-page%20Dupe% 20Sheet.pdf <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2019/2019%20FD%20Summary%20Sheet%20and%20Log%20Sheet%20and%202-page%20Dupe%20Sheet.pdf> http://www.arrl.org/files/ file/Field-Day/2019/2019% 20Educational%20FAQ.pdf <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2019/2019%20Educational%20FAQ.pdf> highlands ranch stem school ham radio club https://stemacademy.ejoinme. org/MyPages/ STEMAmateurRadioClub/tabid/ 550027/Default.aspx <https://stemacademy.ejoinme.org/MyPages/STEMAmateurRadioClub/tabid/550027/Default.aspx> https://wireless2.fcc.gov/ UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp? licKey=4137945 <https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=4137945> https://www.arnewsline.org/ staffbios/james-pastorfield- kb7tbt.html <https://www.arnewsline.org/staffbios/james-pastorfield-kb7tbt.html> https://webcache. googleusercontent.com/search? q=cache:r-shCG2QzLMJ:https:// forums.qrz.com/index.php% 3Fthreads/school-shooting- hits-home.657736/+&cd=11&hl= en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client= firefox-b-1-d <https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:r-shCG2QzLMJ:https://forums.qrz.com/index.php%3Fthreads/school-shooting-hits-home.657736/+&cd=11&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-b-1-d>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 5/8/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED WITH TRAFFIC KD0AJT MD380 QUESTION, DMR CODEPLUG ISSUES, UNBOXING THE MD UV380 VIDEO DUALBAND TRANSCIEVER EP 138, ICOM QRZ FORM DOC, NARROWBAND DIGITAL VS WIDEBAND ANALOG KD0SYD BARB K0LAI LARRY DMR BANDWIDTH COMPRESSION, HARMONICS TEND NOT TO HAPPEN IN DIGITAL, K6HJV TOM W0MDK MATT N0EEE SCOTT WITH A QUESTION ICOM 4100A DUALBAND DSTAR GENERAL KE0SUM JONATHAN FTM400 FUSION WIRESX K0YES KEN W4PRG NEWELL WITH QUESTION, SIGNAL REPORT KE0VAW TIMO KE0NRE JIM JUNE 16TH WHEATRIDGE SIREN TEST https://www.google.com/search? q=narrowband+vs+wideband <https://www.google.com/search?q=narrowband+vs+wideband> https://refurbphoneexchange. com/blogs/phone-and-tech-blog/ 15618368-what-is-the- difference-between-wideband- and-narrowband-telephone-audio <https://refurbphoneexchange.com/blogs/phone-and-tech-blog/15618368-what-is-the-difference-between-wideband-and-narrowband-telephone-audio> http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ hams-help-trace-mystery- signal-disrupting-keyless- entry-devices-in-ohio <http://www.arrl.org/news/view/hams-help-trace-mystery-signal-disrupting-keyless-entry-devices-in-ohio> https://hackaday.com/2019/05/ 06/x-rays-are-the-next- frontier-in-space- communications/ <https://hackaday.com/2019/05/06/x-rays-are-the-next-frontier-in-space-communications/> https://www.rtl-sdr.com/ united-nations-expert- arrested-in-tunisia-for-using- an-rtl-sdr/ <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/united-nations-expert-arrested-in-tunisia-for-using-an-rtl-sdr/> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ R-S-T_system <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-S-T_system> https://www.jeffreykopcak.com/ 2019/04/21/ohio-section- journal-the-technical- coordinator-april-2019- edition/ <https://www.jeffreykopcak.com/2019/04/21/ohio-section-journal-the-technical-coordinator-april-2019-edition/> https://www.etsi.org/deliver/ etsi_tr/102300_102399/102398/ 01.03.01_60/tr_102398v010301p. pdf <https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_tr/102300_102399/102398/01.03.01_60/tr_102398v010301p.pdf>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 6/26/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL KE0DC DOUG CRASH COURSE PATRIOT VE TEAM AA0JK FRED K0LAI LARRY QRZ HAMTALK LIVE 171 WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE, JULY 6/7TH WALMART PARKING LOTS ON AT THAIR, FIELD DAY VOLUNTEER RADIO COMM OPS GRAND FONDUE BICYCLE EVENT SUNDAY 23RD, 3 LENGTHS 78 MILES IS THE LONGEST, SWEEP VEHICLE AT THE TAIL END, CHECKING FOR STRAGGLERS, NO CELL COVERAGE ON MOST OF THE ROUTE, APRS R1D6 CLEAR CREAK GILPIN JEFF COUNTY, CITYU OF GOLDEN, JEFFCO, GILPIN CO, PARK RANGERS, LITTLE OF BOULDER, TYPE 3 INCIDENT MGMT JEFF CO SHERIFFS OFF, EMM COMM VAN, STATE PATROL TRUNKING, DIGIPEATING, GILPIN CNTY FIRE, IMT, flying on c1730 mcmurdo to south pole, co pilot SETUP OPS TO CONTACT CALIFORNIA OPERATOR, EXTRAPOLATE, TNC PI, HARD DISK DRIVE K0BAT ART K6HJV TOM KE0NRE JIM GROUNDING ROD, LIGHTING PROTECTION, RF, CHASSIS GROUND KE0SUM JONATHAN GENERAL LICENSE STUDYING K4LIS TYLER NEW, HAMSTUDY.ORG <http://HAMSTUDY.ORG> , BUTTE MONTANA AUTOPATCH, RASPBERRY PI, REPEATER TO VOIP, BUILT A WEATHER STATION TNC/RADIO KE0WBG ABBIE NEW K0YES KEN AF0E ALEX KD0WCR RUSSEL W9CE JEFF CRASH COURSE PATRIOT VE TEAM KE0VHY BEN https://www.fasttrackham.com/ MICHAEL BURNETTE AF7KB, 3RD PARTY TRAFFIC RULES FOR EVENTS N0SR JAY RASPBERRY PI NETWORK GPIO CONNECTOR, TIR. TNC-X.COM <http://TNC-X.COM> K1DEG MICHAEL D710 https://hamstudy.org/ https://hamexam.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/PatriotVETeam/ permalink/1730843150481911/ <https://www.facebook.com/groups/PatriotVETeam/permalink/1730843150481911/> https://www.pvet.org/ http://www.arrl.org/grounding https://www.analogictips.com/ faq-ground-rules-earth- chassis-signal-ground-faq/ <https://www.analogictips.com/faq-ground-rules-earth-chassis-signal-ground-faq/> http://www.everythinghamradio. com/2018/04/walmart-parking- lots-on-the-air/ <http://www.everythinghamradio.com/2018/04/walmart-parking-lots-on-the-air/> https://www.kb6nu.com/walmart- parking-lots-on-the-air/ <https://www.kb6nu.com/walmart-parking-lots-on-the-air/> http://wmplota.org/ http://wmplota.org/wiki/index. php/WMPLOTA_Rules_and_Awards <http://wmplota.org/wiki/index.php/WMPLOTA_Rules_and_Awards> "How did this all get started? The first ever WMPLOTA took place April 28 and April 29, 2018 with an encore on July 2, 2018. Prior to that, on April 14 2018, Chris K7TAB operated from the EM99/FM09 gridline, which just happened to run through a Walmart parking lot in Morgantown, WV. When Chris posted this activation to Twitter, many other rovers in the amateur satellite community mentioned how they also had operated from Walmart parking lots across the country, which also happened to be conveniently located on gridlines." DRC/W0TX Field Day photos https://drive.google.com/ drive/u/0/folders/ 1pajMklZnK57SkI4jpbzn6pPjmJbQ4 Czq <https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1pajMklZnK57SkI4jpbzn6pPjmJbQ4Czq> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ APCO_radiotelephony_spelling_ alphabet#Comparison_of_U.S._ law_enforcement_ radiotelephony_spelling_ alphabets <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APCO_radiotelephony_spelling_alphabet#Comparison_of_U.S._law_enforcement_radiotelephony_spelling_alphabets> http://www.arrl.org/third- party-operating-agreements <http://www.arrl.org/third-party-operating-agreements> https://forums.radioreference. com/threads/can-unlicensed- persons-operate-my-equipment- under-my-supervision.256926/ <https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/can-unlicensed-persons-operate-my-equipment-under-my-supervision.256926/> https://rmrl.org/rl/repeaters- 144-225-mhz/ <https://rmrl.org/rl/repeaters-144-225-mhz/> https://www.google.com/search? q=AUTOPATCH+3RD+PARTY <https://www.google.com/search?q=AUTOPATCH+3RD+PARTY> https://www.google.com/search? q=ht+radio+Battery+eliminator <https://www.google.com/search?q=ht+radio+Battery+eliminator> http://www.arrl.org/news/historic-2-meter-transatlantic-contact-reported https://hackaday.com/2019/06/ 22/a-two-metre-bridge-across- the-atlantic-for-the-first- time/ <https://hackaday.com/2019/06/22/a-two-metre-bridge-across-the-atlantic-for-the-first-time/> https://ei7gl.blogspot.com/ 2019/06/historic-trans- atlantic-contact-made-on.html <https://ei7gl.blogspot.com/2019/06/historic-trans-atlantic-contact-made-on.html> “The mode of propagation was most likely marine ducting, with the signal traveling in a layer near the ocean surface,” said John Desmond, EI7GL, who was among those posting <https://ei7gl.blogspot.com/2019/06/historic-trans-atlantic-contact-made-on.html> information on the contact. Mark De Munck, EA8FF, was at the helm of D41CV, the Monteverde Contest Team club station, off the coast of Africa. He used the beacon antenna at the station, as the so-called “Pinocchio Yagi” was down for repair. Bert Demarcq, FG8OJ, was on the other end of the contact. A historic contact was made on Sunday the 16th June 2019 when the Atlantic was spanned for the first time on 144 MHz. D41CV on Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa managed to work FG8OJ in Guadeloupe on 144.174 MHz using the FT8 digital mode. The distance was an incredible 3,867 kms. To put that into context, the distance from the west coast of Ireland to Newfoundland is 3,000 kms. https://www.google.com/search? q=weather+station+aprs+tnc+ radio <https://www.google.com/search?q=weather+station+aprs+tnc+radio> https://www.wxforum.net/index. php?topic=29558.0 <https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=29558.0> http://www.coloradotraffic. net/resources/aprs_51tnc.html <http://www.coloradotraffic.net/resources/aprs_51tnc.html> https://www.amazon.com/Newest- Tracker-Digipeater-Weather- Station/dp/B00SGJHDWU <https://www.amazon.com/Newest-Tracker-Digipeater-Weather-Station/dp/B00SGJHDWU> http://www.mobilinkd.com/	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 6/5/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED KD0SYD BARB KE0EUS RITA K0LPR LYNAIRE AD0GX KEVIN K6HJV TOM KE0SUM JONATHAN FIELD DAY FOLLOW UP, FOX HUNT BASICS FOLLOW UP K0JAX JACK KE0VAW TIMO FTM400, LOOKING FORWARD TO SYSTEM FUSION TALK KE0VMP MICHAEL WITH A QUESTION FT991, DIAMOND CP6AR VERTICAL KE0SNQ RICHARD KD0WCR RUSSEL BEING GIFTED A NEW RECEIVER, UNKNOWN MODEL K0YES KEN KE0PSR JOHN KS0E ALEX http://www.arrl.org/news/view/saturday-june-15-is-kids-day https://dx-world.net https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12751 https://co4x4rnr.clubexpress.com/ http://coloradoqrpclub.org/ http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/ https://github.com/km4efp/pifox https://www.rfdx.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-06-01-Practical-Wireless.pdf Page 24 http://w1rcp.com/raspberry-pi-controlled-amateur-radio-fox-transmitter/ http://www.homingin.com/equipment.html http://www.homingin.com/ARDFinRMB.html https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/search?q=satellite&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on&sort=relevance&t=all https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/search?q=ao&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on&sort=relevance&t=all Our next meeting will be on June 19th, 2019,at 7:00 pm. The presentation topic is: Yaesu System Fusion & Wires-X, Presented by Justin Daniels, AE2L, https://www.w0tx.org/ for more info https://www.w0tx.org/fieldday.htm Field Day for 2019 is on Saturday & Sunday, June 22nd & 23rd. We also have Field Day 2019 T-Shirts available for purchase at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/w0tx. All proceeds go the Denver Radio Club. https://www.w0tx.org/repeaters.htm 449.775 -5 MHz Conventional FM Analog Access via 100.0 Hz., Tx & Rx(to block digital noise) Green Mtn, Lakewood Yaesu System Fusion Repeater, Metro Denver Coverage, C4FM Digital & FM Analog 70 cmeter, Yaesu C4FM Digital/Analog Dual Mode	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 7/31/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL KE0DC DOUG N0FAK RICH K6HJV TOM - ARRL HANDBOOK S-METER RECEIVED SIGNALS, MOVE BEAM AROUND TO PEAK ON METER AF0E ALEX AD0GX KEVIN KD0UKR BRANDY STRANGER THINGS FOLLOWUP TR7217 CB RADIO TX RADIOSHACK KD0SYD BARB KE0SUM JONATHAN STRANGER THINGS FOLLOWUP KE0NRE JIM WITH TRAFFIC QUESTION HF BAND S METER READING KD0WCR RUSSEL DMR HYTERA AR482GI HIGHLANDS RANCH K0YES KEN KS0E ALEX KE0THI PAUL AE0GQ TOM KD0MXD JIM https://www.aliexpress.com/ item/33043060569.html?spm= a2g0s.9042311.0.0. 456a4c4dinEvUU <https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33043060569.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.456a4c4dinEvUU> https://www.reddit.com/r/ amateurradio/comments/ck6q7k/ just_got_a_nanovna_here_are_ some_photos/ <https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/ck6q7k/just_got_a_nanovna_here_are_some_photos/> https://hackaday.com/2019/07/ 31/rtl-sdr-seven-years-later/ <https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/rtl-sdr-seven-years-later/> http://wwv100.com/ http://wwv100.com/index.php/ volunteering/volunteer-jobs <http://wwv100.com/index.php/volunteering/volunteer-jobs> http://wwv100.com/index.php/ volunteering/equipment-needs <http://wwv100.com/index.php/volunteering/equipment-needs> https://ariss-sstv.blogspot. com/2019/07/two-sstv-events- during-july-29-august-4.html <https://ariss-sstv.blogspot.com/2019/07/two-sstv-events-during-july-29-august-4.html> https://play.google.com/store/ apps/details?id=xdsopl. robot36&hl=en_US <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36&hl=en_US> https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ sstv-slow-scan-tv/id387910013 <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sstv-slow-scan-tv/id387910013> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ S_meter <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S_meter> http://www.giangrandi.ch/ electronics/radio/smeter.shtml <http://www.giangrandi.ch/electronics/radio/smeter.shtml> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ R-S-T_system <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-S-T_system> http://www.va3xpr.net/review- hytera-pd782-dmr-portable- radio/ <http://www.va3xpr.net/review-hytera-pd782-dmr-portable-radio/> https://www.hytera.us/amateur https://www.hytera.us/ products/ar482gi#technical <https://www.hytera.us/products/ar482gi#technical> https://www.arapahoeares.org/ public-affairs <https://www.arapahoeares.org/public-affairs> https://www.arapahoecountyfair.com/ http://www.arrl.org/atv-fast- scan-amateur-television <http://www.arrl.org/atv-fast-scan-amateur-television> https://www.w0dk.org/about-us http://bouldercountyares.org/ photo-gallery/d-atv-training- august-2018/ <http://bouldercountyares.org/photo-gallery/d-atv-training-august-2018/> https://kh6htv.com/ https://www.rtl-sdr.com/ https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy- rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/ <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/> https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281 https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=stranger+things+ham+radio https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/where-have-you-seen-ham-radio-in-movies-and-tv-shows.583584/ <https://swling.com/blog/2019/07/radio-in-the-third-season-of-stranger-things/>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 8/15/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED K0LPR LYNAIRE K6HJV TOM PHONETIC ALPHABET AF0E ALEX W0MDK MATT ITU PHONETIC EMERGENCY ACTION MESSAGES AIR FORCE AND WRITE DOWN, REPEAT LICENSE PLATES IN ITU PHONETIC KD0SYD BARB KE0SUM JONATHAN, ADDRESSING MIC FRIGHT AD0GX KEVIN DENVER AREA SCOUT SUNDAY UNDER 449.450 1930 K0YES KEN KE0BSA SCOUT 3 GIRLS KE0DC DOUG N0SR JAY APCO PHONETICS KE0NRE JIM KD0WCR RUSSEL AD0ZM JIM KE0EIN JOEL KD0MXD JIM https://www.w0tx.org/hamfest. htm <https://www.w0tx.org/hamfest.htm> https://www.w0tx.org/ DenverHamfestFlyer2019.pdf <https://www.w0tx.org/DenverHamfestFlyer2019.pdf> DRC Hamfest Sunday, August 18th, 2019, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Jefferson County Fairgrounds 15200 West 6th Avenue Golden, CO 80401 Talk-In on 145.49- 100Hz. tone; and 448.625- 100 Hz. tone Hourly Door Prizes – Main Drawing at Noon (Must be present to win) Admission: Only $6.00 (Children under 13 are free with a paid adult). local small business, rf engineering, sdr tx/rx https://greatscottgadgets.com/ about/ <https://greatscottgadgets.com/about/> , has been at previous drc hamfests, very worthwhile checking out if there http://www.arrl.org/news/ results-posted-for-usa-iaru- region-2-ardf-championships- in-north-carolina <http://www.arrl.org/news/results-posted-for-usa-iaru-region-2-ardf-championships-in-north-carolina> Results Posted for USA, IARU Region 2 ARDF Championships in North Carolina 08/13/2019 The results of the 19th USA ARDF Championships and 10th IARU Region 2 ARDF Championships in Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF) are now in the record books. The joint event was held earlier this month in North Carolina. Results from these championships will factor into the equation to determine the makeup of ARDF Team USA at the 20th ARDF World Championships, set for September 2020 in Serbia. http://www.central.arrl.org/ docs/Final%20Minutes%20July% 202019(1).pdf <http://www.central.arrl.org/docs/Final%20Minutes%20July%202019(1).pdf> Request that the Commission remind Amateurs, by whatever appropriate means available, of the current prohibition against transmitting “messages encoded for the purpose of obscuring their meaning.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Frequency-shift_keying <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency-shift_keying> Frequency-shift keying (FSK) is a frequency modulation <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_modulation> scheme in which digital information is transmitted through discrete frequency changes of a carrier signal <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_signal> .[1] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency-shift_keying#cite_note-1> The technology is used for communication systems such as telemetry <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telemetry> , weather balloon radiosondes <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiosonde> , caller ID <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caller_ID> , garage door openers <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garage_door_opener> , and low frequency radio transmission in the VLF <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Very_low_frequency> and ELF <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extremely_low_frequency> bands. The simplest FSK is binary <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_numeral_system> FSK (BFSK). BFSK uses a pair of discrete frequencies to transmit binary (0s and 1s) information.[2] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency-shift_keying#cite_note-2> With this scheme, the "1" is called the mark frequency and the "0" is called the space frequency. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Frequency_modulation <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_modulation> In telecommunications <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications> and signal processing <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_processing> , frequency modulation (FM) is the encoding of information <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information> in a carrier wave <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_wave> by varying the instantaneous frequency <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instantaneous_frequency> of the wave. In analog <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analog_signal> frequency modulation, such as FM radio broadcasting of an audio signal representing voice or music, the instantaneous frequency deviation <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_deviation> , the difference between the frequency of the carrier and its center frequency, is proportional to the modulating signal. Digital data <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_data> can be encoded and transmitted via FM by shifting the carrier's frequency among a predefined set of frequencies representing digits – for example one frequency can represent a binary <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number> 1 and a second can represent binary 0. This modulation technique is known as frequency-shift keying <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency-shift_keying> (FSK). FSK is widely used in modems <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modem> such as fax modems <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fax_modem> , and can also be used to send Morse code <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code> .[1] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_modulation#cite_note-1> Radioteletype <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioteletype> also uses FSK.[2] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_modulation#cite_note-2> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Carrier_signal <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_signal> In telecommunications <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications> , a carrier wave, carrier signal, or just carrier, is a waveform (usually sinusoidal <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinusoidal> ) that is modulated <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulation> (modified) with an input signal <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_(electrical_engineering)> for the purpose of conveying information.[1] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_wave#cite_note-1> This carrier wave usually has a much higher frequency <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency> than the input signal does. The purpose of the carrier is usually either to transmit the information through space as an electromagnetic wave <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_wave> (as in radio communication <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_communication> ), or to allow several carriers at different frequencies to share a common physical transmission medium by frequency division multiplexing <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_division_multiplexing> (as in a cable television <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_television> system, for example). The term originated in radio communication, where the carrier wave is the radio wave which carries the information (modulation) through the air from the transmitter <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmitter> to the receiver <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_receiver> . The term is also used for an unmodulated emission <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emission_(electromagnetic_radiation)> in the absence of any modulating signal.[2] <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_wave#cite_note-2> https://www.winlink.org/ content/fcc_petition_rm_11831_ threatens_amateur_digital_ operations_winlink <https://www.winlink.org/content/fcc_petition_rm_11831_threatens_amateur_digital_operations_winlink> https://www.google.com/search? q=makerspace <https://www.google.com/search?q=makerspace> A hackerspace is a community-operated, often "not for profit", workspace where people with common interests, such as computers, machining, technology, science, digital art, or electronic art, can meet, socialize and collaborate https://www.denverlibrary.org/ idealab <https://www.denverlibrary.org/idealab> ideaLABs are makerspaces: free community spaces to make things. Do you need to produce videos, create games, make music, or learn about electronics? We aim to provide the tools and resources you need to make your projects happen. The tools available varies from lab to lab - please check the equipment and software lists to find the space that has what you need. The lab is free to anyone – no library card necessary! https://www.denverlibrary.org/ idealab-central <https://www.denverlibrary.org/idealab-central> https://www.denverlibrary.org/ idealab-hampden <https://www.denverlibrary.org/idealab-hampden> Laser Cutter: please see the laser cutter FAQ for Information about acceptable materials and how to access the cutter https://www.thingiverse.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Frequency-division_ multiplexing <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency-division_multiplexing> In telecommunications <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications> , frequency-division multiplexing (FDM) is a technique by which the total bandwidth <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandwidth_(signal_processing)> available in a communication medium <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication_channel> is divided into a series of non-overlapping frequency bands <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_bands> , each of which is used to carry a separate signal. This allows a single transmission medium such as a cable or optical fiber <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_fiber> to be shared by multiple independent signals. Another use is to carry separate serial bits or segments of a higher rate signal in parallel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Time-division_multiplexing <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time-division_multiplexing> Time-division multiplexing (TDM) is a method of transmitting and receiving independent signals over a common signal path by means of synchronized switches at each end of the transmission line so that each signal appears on the line only a fraction of time in an alternating pattern. It is used when the bit rate <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rate> of the transmission medium exceeds that of the signal to be transmitted. This form of signal multiplexing <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiplexing> was developed in telecommunications <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications> for telegraphy <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telegraphy> systems in the late 19th century, but found its most common application in digital <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_data> telephony in the second half of the 20th century. http://rmrl.org/rl/denver- area-net-list-nets-held-on- ddenver-area-repeaters/ <http://rmrl.org/rl/denver-area-net-list-nets-held-on-ddenver-area-repeaters/> Sundays, 7:30pm, Denver Area Scouts Net 449.450, PL Tone 103.5, 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. The net is also carried on Allstar (46079), DMR Talkgroup 310847 (and RMRL DMR repeater 449.750 Time slot 1) and Fusion Room “DENVERSKYHUBLINK”. http://kc4gzx.tripod.com/ kc4gzx/chrtphonetic.htm <http://kc4gzx.tripod.com/kc4gzx/chrtphonetic.htm> http://www.arrl.org/become-an- arrl-ve <http://www.arrl.org/become-an-arrl-ve> Follow these three steps to become an ARRL Volunteer Examiner: 1. Review the Volunteer Examiner Manual <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/VE%20Manual%20Web%20FINAL%202014.pdf> , paying special attention to Chapter 2: Becoming a Volunteer Examiner. 2. Complete and sign the VE Application form and open-book review <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/Prospective%20VE%20pkg%202014.pdf> * (40 question review). 3. Please fax, mail or email forms (Adobe PDF file or scanned JPEG image showing your real signature) to the address below: * * ARRL VEC 225 Main St Newington, CT 06111 USA Fax: 860-594-0339 Email: [email protected] Once accredited, you will receive in the mail a colorful laminated VE badge to wear at exam sessions and a certificate suitable for framing. Please allow 3-4 weeks for the ARRL VE badge and certificate to arrive.	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 8/28/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED, USE OF ANALOG BEACONS FOR BASIC RF BAND CONDITION REPORTS K0LPR LEANNER K0LAI LARRY, XASTIR, APRS BASED LINUX DISTRO FOR A STANDALONE POSITION REPORTING SYSTEM, HEATHKIT SB102 VARIACTOR CHICKEN CHOKE MIC, CW KEY, FT891 USB PORT ON BACK FOR PACKET, USB FOR CAT K6HJV TOM USE OF WEBSDR.ORG <http://WEBSDR.ORG> FOR AN AUDIO BASED RECEPTION INDICATOR, SIMILAR TO PSK REPORTER FOR DIGITAL MODES, WHO CAN HEAR YOUR, AND WHO CAN YOU HEAR KE0W0M TOBY KD0SYD BARB KE0NRE JIM W TRAFF, CAN MORE POWER COMBAT POOR BAND CONDITIONS? KE0SUM JONATHAN, HEATHKIT, SOURCE COMP, RASPBI K0YES KEN KE0WBG ABBY KE0DC DOUG RELATED TO KD0MXD JIM FT8 QUESTION KB0UIG MICHAEL TRAFF HEATHKIT 101 K0BAT ART KE0GPR JON KE0DC DOUG MIC JACK FT891, SIGNALINK USB JS8CALL N0SR JAY YOUTUBE XASTIR JS8 CALL FT8 WSJTX KM4ACK "Unless otherwise noted, the maximum power output is 1500 watts PEP" RASPBERRY PI https://www.raspberrypi.org/ https://hackaday.com/?s= raspberry+pi <https://hackaday.com/?s=raspberry+pi> https://www.microcenter.com/ search/search_results.aspx? Ntt=raspberry+pi&searchButton= search <https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?Ntt=raspberry+pi&searchButton=search> TOBY AND ABBY, THANK YOU FOR THE CHECKINS, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO REACH OUT WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOLLOW BAND BEACONS http://www.arrl.org/band-plan DIGITAL AND AUDIO BASED RECEPTION AND TRANSMISSION REPORTING https://pskreporter.info/ pskmap.html <https://pskreporter.info/pskmap.html> http://www.websdr.org/ APRS https://www.google.com/search? q=XASTIR <https://www.google.com/search?q=XASTIR> https://xastir.org/index.php/ Main_Page <https://xastir.org/index.php/Main_Page> 30 WATTS OF POWER, TNC PI APRS, REMOTE MOUNTAIN DISTRIBUTED/MESH DIGIPEATER NETWORK, PUBLIC/FOREST LAND	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 8/7/19	K1DBC DORON AA0JK FRED OSKOSH EAA AIRVENTURE https://www.eaa.org/airventure , http://www.arrl.org/news/ amateur-radio-being-showcased- at-2019-eaa-airventure-in- oshkosh-wisconsin <http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-being-showcased-at-2019-eaa-airventure-in-oshkosh-wisconsin> K0LAI LARRY APRS FOLLOWUP TMD710A HAD SENT BACK BOUGHT G VERS, PHYSICAL LAYER PROBLEM ON MAG MOUNT ANTENNA, SHIPPING? LECTURE ON PACKET AND APRS, RETRIEVE ANTENNA FROM MAG MOUNT, HAM NATION GEORGE THOMAS, FUNNIEST MOMENT FIELD DAY AC TENT PORTABLE, SLIT ANTENNA, K6HJV TOM DOUBLE AD0GX KEVIN AF0E ALEX KD0UKR BRANDY KIK APP [email protected] , DUAL BAND JPOLE ARROW COAX WINDOW PASSTHRU, OPT 1 MOUNT WOOD MAST TO A FENCE, OPT 2 TAKE DOWN UNSURE SATILET DISH UPRIGHT MOUNT, WOOD MAST BETWEEN METAL AND ANTENNA OR MOUNT ANTENNA DIRECLY, NON CONDUCTIVE, SATELIITE DISH, SOLAR COOKER COAT WITH SPRAY ADHESIVE SAFTY BLANKET KE0EIN JOEL KE0DC DOUG KD0SYD BARB KD0RQN DAVID KE0NRE JIM FRED DOCTOR IS IN K0YES KEN K4RNY RONNY KE0TXL PAUL APRS REQUIRES PRECISE TIME http://www.arrl.org/news/ amsat-and-ariss-designing- amateur-radio-system-for- lunar-gateway <http://www.arrl.org/news/amsat-and-ariss-designing-amateur-radio-system-for-lunar-gateway> https://www.aliexpress.com/ item/32809842995.html?spm= a2g0o.detail.0.0. 4ab816d9NHNUJb&gps-id= pcDetailCartBuyAlsoBuy&scm= 1007.12908.99722.0&scm_id= 1007.12908.99722.0&scm-url= 1007.12908.99722.0&pvid= ecb139a0-b7e0-4dd3-9176- 51f0ee0acfc3 <https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32809842995.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.4ab816d9NHNUJb&gps-id=pcDetailCartBuyAlsoBuy&scm=1007.12908.99722.0&scm_id=1007.12908.99722.0&scm-url=1007.12908.99722.0&pvid=ecb139a0-b7e0-4dd3-9176-51f0ee0acfc3> https://www.reddit.com/r/ RTLSDR/comments/ci8zfx/ radiosonde_hunting/ <https://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/comments/ci8zfx/radiosonde_hunting/> https://www.reddit.com/r/ RTLSDR <https://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR> https://www.reddit.com/r/ amateurradio/ <https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/> http://www.arrl.org/news/ ariss-owen-garriott- commemorative-sstv-event- under-way <http://www.arrl.org/news/ariss-owen-garriott-commemorative-sstv-event-under-way> http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc- seeks-electronics-engineer-in- enforcement-bureau <http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-seeks-electronics-engineer-in-enforcement-bureau> http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl- dayton-hamvention-videos- available <http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-dayton-hamvention-videos-available> https://www.youtube.com/ARRLHQ http://www.arrl.org/news/ amateur-radio-being-showcased- at-2019-eaa-airventure-in- oshkosh-wisconsin <http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-being-showcased-at-2019-eaa-airventure-in-oshkosh-wisconsin> https://www.w0tx.org/hamfest. htm <https://www.w0tx.org/hamfest.htm> Please join us for the 2019 D.R.C. Hamfest Sunday, August 18th, 2019, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds 15200 West 6th Avenue Golden, CO 80401 Admission: Only $6.00 (Children under 13 are free with a paid adult). https://www.w0tx.org/ Our next meeting will be on August 21st, 2019, at 7:00 pm. The presentation topic is: Remote Stations Image of Remote Station Control Panel Presented by Bill, WT0DX and Paul, NO0T The set-up and operation of remote stations is the topic for the August DRC meeting. https://amsat-uk.org/ beginners/how-to-work-the-iss- on-aprs-packet-radio/ <https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/how-to-work-the-iss-on-aprs-packet-radio/> https://www.google.com/search? client=firefox-b-1-d&q= keplerian+data <https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=keplerian+data> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Orbital_elements <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_elements> https://www.amsat.org/ keplerian-elements-resources/ <https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/> https://www.amsat.org/ keplerian-elements-tutorial/ <https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-tutorial/> Question by AA0JK Fred featured on the Doctor is In Podcast, episode titled Noise Blankers and Noise Reduction Timestamp - 10:35 why do we need a chassis ground? https://www.blubrry.com/arrl_ the_doctor_is_in/47377480/ noise-blankers-and-noise- reduction/ <https://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/47377480/noise-blankers-and-noise-reduction/> http://www.arrl.org/doctor https://www.blubrry.com/feeds/ arrl_the_doctor_is_in.xml <https://www.blubrry.com/feeds/arrl_the_doctor_is_in.xml>	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 9/11/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED 40AMP TO PROTECT FROM SHORT AF0E ALEX KE0NRE JIM DIFF BETWEEN LEGAL POWER AND 1500 WATTS LEGAL VS ERP VS PEP, 60 METER 5.3MHZ MAX ERP 100 WATT, RELATIVE TO A HALF WAVE DIPOLE K0YES KEN KE0LWP CHRIS KD0ZDU DON 6 METER DIPOLE 50 WATTS, RFI BOOK ARRL, RFI STATION CHECK, KE0EIN JOEL WITH A QUESTION, MOBILE INSTALL, POWER WIRED, 40AMP TO PROTECT FROM SHORT FUSE NEAR BATTERY, INTERIOR WIRING FROM YAESU 15AMPS GROUND/POWER NEAR RADIO AD0GX KEVIN KE0WBB JOHN AD0UZ BRENNAN KE0SUM JONATHON AE2L JUSTIN http://www.arrl.org/news/ dayton-hamvention-signs-5- year-contract-with-greene- county-expo-center <http://www.arrl.org/news/dayton-hamvention-signs-5-year-contract-with-greene-county-expo-center> Power: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Effective_radiated_power <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effective_radiated_power> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Peak_envelope_power <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_envelope_power> https://www.commscope.com/ calculators/qerp.aspx <https://www.commscope.com/calculators/qerp.aspx> https://owenduffy.net/blog/?p= 8879 <https://owenduffy.net/blog/?p=8879> https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/comments/GetPublishedDocument.html?id=204&tn=255011 http://www.arrl.org/fcc-rf-exposure-regulations-the-station-evaluation http://www.arrl.org/forum/topics/view/206 Electrical Wiring: http://www.k0bg.com/wiring.html http://www.bcae1.com/fuses.htm Citizen Science with Amateur Optical and Radio Astronomy: https://skyriddles.wordpress.com/2019/09/10/goes-13-gets-drafted https://twitter.com/coastal8049?lang=en https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/375/meet-a-citizen-scientist-scott-tilley/ https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/nasa-image-confirmed/ https://skyriddles.wordpress.com/2018/02/03/frequently-asked-questions-about-satellite-tracking/ Slow Scan Television: http://www.arrl.org/sstv-slow- scan-television <http://www.arrl.org/sstv-slow-scan-television> https://www.sigidwiki.com/ wiki/Slow-Scan_Television_( SSTV) <https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Slow-Scan_Television_(SSTV)> https://www.amateur-radio- wiki.net/index.php?title=Slow- Scan_Television_(SSTV) <https://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Slow-Scan_Television_(SSTV)> https://www.gb2gp.org.uk/sstv. php <https://www.gb2gp.org.uk/sstv.php> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Slow-scan_television <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow-scan_television> https://amsat-uk.org/ beginners/iss-sstv/ <https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/iss-sstv/> Receiving SD and HD images from weather satellites: https://www.sigidwiki.com/ wiki/Automatic_Picture_ Transmission_(APT) <https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Automatic_Picture_Transmission_(APT)> https://www.sigidwiki.com/ wiki/High_Resolution_Picture_ Transmission_(HRPT) <https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/High_Resolution_Picture_Transmission_(HRPT)> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ GOES_13 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GOES_13> https://www.reddit.com/r/ RTLSDR/comments/8k1udo/diy_ filter_for_lband_goes_13_14_ 15_or_16/ <https://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/comments/8k1udo/diy_filter_for_lband_goes_13_14_15_or_16/> https://imgur.com/tWlmNMW https://www.rtl-sdr.com/?s=sstv https://www.rtl-sdr.com/a-tutorial-on-receiving-hf-sstv-with-a-raspberry-pi-and-rtl-sdr-v3/ SSTV Apps: https://play.google.com/store/ apps/details?id=xdsopl. robot36&hl=en_US <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36&hl=en_US> https://play.google.com/store/ apps/details?id=om. sstvencoder&hl=en_US <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=om.sstvencoder&hl=en_US> https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ sstv-slow-scan-tv/id387910013 <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sstv-slow-scan-tv/id387910013> https://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php Fast Scan Television: http://www.arrl.org/atv-fast- scan-amateur-television <http://www.arrl.org/atv-fast-scan-amateur-television> https://kh6htv.files. wordpress.com/2019/09/amateur- hd-dtv-sept2019.pdf <https://kh6htv.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/amateur-hd-dtv-sept2019.pdf> https://kh6htv.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/datv-rprtr-qst-sept-2019.pdf https://kh6htv.com/about-jim- andrews/ <https://kh6htv.com/about-jim-andrews/> https://kh6htv.com/application-notes/	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 9/25/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED K0LPR LENNAR K6HJV TOM AF0E ALEX KD0SYD BARB KD0RQN DAVID KE0NRE JIM TRAFFIC MESH KE0SUM JONATHON K0YES KEN KS0E ALEX VACUUM VARIABLE CAPACITOR, RUSSIAN HAM QRZ 10-30M 100W HOW TO COUPLE LARGE COPPER PIPE TO COAX AA0JK RECOMMENDS TALKING TO W60AV tf3lj / ve2ljx KD0ZDU DON QUESTION BANDWIDTH CONTROLLER BY LENGTH OF ANTENNA DIMENSIONS OF A WIRE N0SR JAY AK0DX JEFF KE0WBB JOHN KE0WOB KACY http://www.broadband-hamnet.org/fd-logging-with-mesh.html https://carbbn.org/get-connected-to-carbbn/ https://www.rmham.org/wordpress/amateur-microwave-network/ http://www.broadband-hamnet.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_variable_capacitor https://sites.google.com/site/lofturj/ https://en.golb.be/the-automatic-magnetic-loop-tuner/ https://www.nonstopsystems.com/radio/pdf-ant/antenna-magloop-ctlr-3LJ.pdf https://www.qsl.net/w0dk/barcfest_files/barcfest.html Ham Radio and Electronics Garage Sale Lots of great treasures, especially in the BARC Juniors bargain corner! When: Sunday, October 6, 2019 Where: Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO (just north of Hover Rd. & Nelson Rd. intersection) Talk-in on the BARC 146.700 Repeater (Standard Negative Offset, No Tone) Doors Open: 8:00 a.m. (6:00 a.m. for vendors) Admission: Adult $5; Children 12 and under free with paid adult (correct change appreciated to avoid delay at the door) Prizes! Awesome hourly door prizes; Grand Prize drawn at noon (must be present to win) ARRL V.E. License Testing at 10 a.m. For items to bring, see http://www.qsl.net/w0dk/veteam.html or write to [email protected] Vendors, reserve your table now and $AVE! Table reservation form (PDF) Breakfast & Lunch Available More Information BARCfest flyer (PDF) Contact: [email protected] or Call: Mike (W3DIF) at 303-404-2161 http://wwv100.com/index.php/operators/operatorsforwwv http://www.antenna-theory.com/basics/bandwidth.php https://pypi.org/project/pylivestream/ https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=rtlsdr+youtube+stream https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Raspberry_Pi_RTL-SDR_Broadcastify bandwidth can be specific width of band, gain is higher than other safest figure highest frequency minus longest frequency over gain	[email protected]
Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Sunday Night Net 8/18/19	K1DBC DORON NET CONTROL W60AV BILL N0ETV LANCE AE0GQ TOM K0DPR PAUL W0GV GERRY SUCCESSFUL HAMFEST, THANKS TO ALL VOLUNTEERS, VE'S, ATTENDEES, PRESENTERS, VENDORS N0FAK RICH N0EYZ JIM AF0E ALEX K6HJV TOM BOY/GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA NET 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAY 730 449.450 KE0EIN JOEL AK0DX JEFF N5CMK GREG WB0ETW DON AD0GX KEVIN KE0NRE JIM TRAFFIC, ANOTHER CONGRATS TO THE CLUB ON A SUCCESSFUL HAMFEST, WAS GLAD TO PUT FACES TO NAMES WW0LF ORLEN KE0OSI TOM KE0RVZ JOHN W0MDK MATT K0LAI LARRY AA0JK FRED KB9QDG CARL KE4GUQ TIM THORNTON KD0SYD BARB KF0UV MARSHAL KE0THI PAUL KE0SUM JONATHAN K0YES KEN KC0CZ BOB AD0UZ BRENNAN N0GTG CURT K0WSU PAUL KS0E ALEX KD0NRO REED KD0WCR RUSSEL WB2SHR STAN KB0UIG MICHAEL KA5DKS KEN K0HRT RON N0WRF WYATT AE0LE J.R. AB4BA BRAD K0TOR JIM Thanks again to all the volunteers and people who put on the DRC Hamfest, as well continue to run the club, some of which are listed below. Also thanks to Dave Gillespie's daughters, both of whom have contributed countless hours to club efforts. https://www.w0tx.org/officers.htm SEE AND UPLOAD HAMFEST PHOTOS/VIDEOS HERE: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1K6Yry_JEf3U8XKGTIh4gnHn66Yiu39Fo http://rmrl.org/rl/denver-area-net-list-nets-held-on-ddenver-area-repeaters/ Sun 1930 Denver Area Scouts Net 449.450 103.5 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. The net is also carried on Allstar (46079), DMR Talkgroup 310847 (and RMRL DMR repeater 449.750 Time slot 1) and Fusion Room “DENVERSKYHUBLINK”. UPCOMING CONTESTS AND QSO PARTIES, ALL TIMES IN UTC https://www.w0tx.org/ Our next meeting will be on August 21st, 2019, at 7:00 pm. The presentation topic is: Remote Stations <https://www.w0tx.org/RemoteStation700W.png> Presented by Bill, WT0DX and Paul, NO0T The set-up and operation of remote stations is the topic for the August DRC meeting. Bill and Paul will provide information on the various techniques for setting up and operating a remote station. Both have their own remote stations, and have made 1000s of contacts using their setups. The various approaches to setting up a remote station, and the most critical aspects leading towards reliable operation will be covered. Description of their stations will be provided, and live demonstrations should be possible at the meeting. Come and learn how to set-up and operate your own remote station! This will be an informative, practical, presentation which you will not want to miss! Mark the meeting date on your calendar now. ________________________________ We will be meeting at the Jefferson County Administration & Courts Bldg. 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO in Hearing Room #1 GPS Coordinates: 39.727962N , -105.201500W	[email protected]
Checkins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 11/7/18	AA0JK FRED - HIGH WATER AND FLOODING EXERCISE UPDATE K0LPR LYNAIRE K0BAT ART AD0GX KEVIN K6HJV TOM AA0DH DAVE AF0E ALEX – POWER SUPPLY SUGGESTION KE0NRE JIM - ANTENNA POLARIZATION, IF ELEMENTS OF A HORIZONTAL RADIATED ANTENNA WERE TURNED TO VERTICAL, WOULD THE POLARIZATION CHANGE – ANSWER YES, L CONFIGURATION K0YES KEN W4PRG NEWELL KE0SUM JON – WANTS TO USE MOBILE AS BASE STATION KE0THI PAUL KD0WCR RUSSELL K0DIQ JOHN - BYPASSING INTERNAL TUNERS K1DBC DORON https://dx-world.net/vp6d-ducie-island-2018/ OCTOBER 31, 2018 In order to achieve a safe departure from Ducie Island – at 15:37z the skipper directed us to shut down today. We are beginning that process as I type this note. https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/9uiglu/fcc_uls_ae7q_go_into_meltdown_mode_ahead_of/ - tldr; this has to do with the early days when the FCC first opened up the vanity program; this synced up a bunch of renewals until they weren't renewed or canceled prior to Nov 4, 2016. https://yarc.world/events/contests/2018/09/18/winter-qso-party-2018/ https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/9urbvs/a_contest_for_young_hams_with_625_in_prizes/ Young Amateurs Radio Club We are very happy to announce that on December 1st, 2018, the Young Amateurs Radio Club will be holding its' second ever contest, and first annual Winter QSO Party, sponsored by Hamstudy.org! The goal of this amateur radio contest is to get the youth involved; to incentivize everyone to get on the air, there are loads of prizes! In order to be eligible for prizes, however, your station must have a median age at or below 30. If you're over that age, we encourage you to find local young hams and get them involved in your station! The top three scoring entries in each category (under- and over-30) and all stations who work all WY4RC stations on the air during the contest will receive a certificate of achievement. If you are over the prize eligible age, we strongly encourage you to still participate in the contest and treat it as you'd treat any other. All of these young operators will need people to QSO with! If you'd like to learn more about YARC, you can find us at YARC.world <http://YARC.world> . The full contest rules can be found here https://www.eoss.org/node/3169 Two 3000g balloons supporting CU Gateway to Space and COSCG colleges. If there is greater than 5 tenths cloud coverage, this will split into 4 1500g balloons. Flight Coordinator: KE7KCK Event Date: Saturday, November 10, 2018 (All day) Alt Launch Date: Sunday, November 11, 2018 Launch Site: Eaton Middle School <https://www.eoss.org/launchsites/eaton_schools> Flights: EOS-281 3000g balloon with 10 Gateway to Space Payloads Beacons: Frequency Callsign Type Notes 144.905 MHz KE0BMV-11 APRS/DF/Cutter 144.340 MHz KC0D-12 APRS/DF/Digi Payload Plan: <https://www.eoss.org/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png> EOSS-281 Heavy Payload Plan Initial.pdf <https://www.eoss.org/sites/default/files/payload-plans/EOSS-281%20Heavy%20Payload%20Plan%20Initial.pdf> EOSS-282 3000g balloon with 8 COSCG payloads Balloon Type: 3000g Kaymont Parachute: 10ft Orange White with QR and Cutter Beacons: Frequency Callsign Type Notes 147.42 MHz K0SCC-11 APRS/DF/Cutter 144.340 MHz KC0D-11 APRS/DF/Digi Payload Plan: <https://www.eoss.org/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png> EOSS-282 Heavy Payload Plan Initial.pdf <https://www.eoss.org/sites/default/files/payload-plans/EOSS-282%20Heavy%20Payload%20Plan%20Initial.pdf>	[email protected]
China	I'm considering working at school in China for a year. Will be able to use my US Amateur License while I'm there?	[email protected]
Choosing a Ham Radio	Choosing a Ham Radio What Do You Want To Do? What activities interest You? http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Ham%20Radio%20License%20Manual/HRLM%203rd%20ed/Choosing%20a%20Ham%20Radio-2014.pdf 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Choosing the Correct Balun W8JI	Some light reading. 73, AA0JK Fred Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 1 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 Baluns: Choosing the Correct Balun <http://www.dxengineering.com/techarticles/balunsandfeedlinechokes/baluns-choosing-the-correct-balun> <http://www.dxengineering.com/techarticles/balunsandfeedlinechokes/baluns-choosing-the-correct-balun> Baluns: Choosing the Correct Balun <http://www.dxengineering.com/techarticles/balunsandfeedlinechokes/baluns-choosing-the-correct-balun> Get fast, Free Standard Shipping on orders over $99 from DX Engineering -- no shipping, handling, or rural fees! Exclusions apply. View on http://www.dxengineering.com <http://www.dxengineering.com/techarticles/balunsandfeedlinechokes/baluns-choosing-the-correct-balun> Preview by Yahoo Baluns: Choosing the Correct Balun By Tom, W8JI General Info on Baluns Balun is an acronym for BALanced to UNbalanced, which describes certain circuit behavior in a transmission line, source or load. Most communications applications deal with two-terminal sources, transmission lines, and loads. This includes coaxial cables, open wire lines and systems working against earth or a ground plane as the "second conductor". Balun Fundamentals and Terms The balun has to do a good job and be reliable. DX Engineering has the expertise to design and build a better balun that will deliver more power to the antenna, be more reliable, and in many cases cost less than products made by others. We also realized that advertising hype over the years had confused the issue of just what type of balun was appropriate to each antenna. This article is an attempt to define in simple terms how to get the most performance from your system, both on receiving and transmitting. The first thing to realize is that there are two types of baluns: Current Baluns and Voltage Baluns. Balun Ratio The balun's ratio is normally stated from balanced to unbalanced (just as the words appear in the acronym). A 4:1 balun has four times the balanced impedance as unbalanced impedance. Balanced and Unbalanced Balanced lines and loads, by definition, have equal voltages from each terminal to ground. Each balanced terminal or conductor must also carry precisely equal and exactly out-of-phase currents. If the feedline does not have equal voltages, equal currents, and exactly out-of-phase currents at every point, the feedline will partially act like an antenna. Current is most important to balance. Voltage is less important, although voltage can be important in specific cases. Coaxial feedlines, like balanced lines, must also have exactly equal and opposite currents on the shield and center conductors. Equal and opposite currents can only flow inside the shield. Coaxial line shields also must have zero volts radio-frequency electrical potential to "ground" or space around the line at the operating frequency. Deviations from this ideal case will cause current flow on the outer surface of the shield. This current will cause line radiation, since it flows outside the shielding wall. In both balanced and unbalanced lines, we call vector current difference between the two Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 2 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 conductors "common-mode current". Common-mode current causes nearly all feedline radiation and RF-in-the-shack problems. Reducing or eliminating common-mode current as close to the antenna as possible, and keeping it from reappearing inside the shack, can greatly improve reception and put more transmitter power in the antenna. It will also reduce RFI problems. What many of us fail to understand is most real-world antenna systems are neither perfectly balanced nor perfectly unbalanced. Real-world antenna systems most often are somewhere between perfectly unbalanced and perfectly balanced. In most cases, baluns are installed as close as possible to a balanced-to-unbalanced transition point. Current Baluns Current baluns allow each output terminal's voltage, with respect to "ground" or chassis, to float to any value required to provide equal currents to each feedline conductor. Current baluns are universal devices that work with balanced or unbalanced loads equally well. Current baluns add common-mode isolation between systems connected at each end. While traditionally used as baluns, they work well as broadband phase-invertors or as an un-un. Current baluns isolate or add impedance to unwanted common-mode current paths, reducing or controlling common-mode current. Current baluns are the balun of choice in all but very specialized situations, because they work better than voltage baluns in most real-world systems. In the case of a 1:1 ratio current balun, core flux density or "magnetizing stress" on the balun core is independent of load impedance or load mismatch. Only common-mode current affects the core. This does not mean current baluns can handle infinite power or mismatch, but it does mean for equal materials and cost they handle extremes in impedance much better than baluns that operate at higher ratios. Voltage Baluns Voltage baluns always try to force the output terminals to equal voltages. They sometimes introduce phase shift between each output terminal and "ground". If the impedance presented at each terminal is not exactly equal, feedline or load currents will not be equal and opposite. This means the feedline will radiate. They also do not provide common-mode isolation. A voltage balun almost certainly guarantees some feedline radiation (or reception), because there are very few "perfectly balanced" loads or perfect voltage baluns. Unlike a 1:1 ratio current balun, a voltage balun will always magnetize its core in direct proportion to load voltages. In a voltage balun, load impedance directly affects core heating and flux density. Current baluns, rather than voltage baluns, should be used whenever possible. Current baluns provide better balance and often have lower loss. Current baluns, especially 1:1 ratio baluns, Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 3 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 tolerate load impedance and balance variations much better than voltage baluns. Current baluns can also be used as isolators or un-un's. Unless otherwise noted, DXE Baluns are current-type baluns. Systems Requiring Antenna Tuners Antenna systems requiring antenna tuners or matching networks often have very high voltages or currents on transmission lines and baluns, even at modest power. In many cases, voltage and current are not in phase with each other. This can produce very high currents at the same place where voltages are very high, the worse of both conditions appearing at one point in the system. In some installations, coaxial cable connects a poorly matched balanced antenna directly to a tuner. The tuner "matches" the poor antenna system impedance to station equipment. The feedline beyond the tuner still has very high voltage, current, and loss, even if tuner input has a perfect SWR. With coaxial feed, any balun would belong at the antenna, not at the tuner. In other installations, both the antenna and antenna feedline are balanced and the tuner has an internal or external balun. Unfortunately, most internal tuner baluns are 4:1 voltage baluns, which we will see is a poor choice. In this case, the baluns should be as close as possible to the tuner. Less often, balanced tuners are used. Such tuners come in two styles. One is a true balanced voltage network like the old E.F. Johnson Matchbox. Other better forms include link-coupled homemade tuners with fully floating tuned circuits, which behave as a more desirable floating current source. A more recent approach is a balanced network with a balun on the input. While a balanced network with grounded center is balanced, it is a voltage-type source like the Matchbox. It needs a perfectly balanced load to function optimally. Balance is not as good as a link-coupled tuner with fully floating components. Unbalanced networks with baluns on the input are not what we first might think. The balun has just as much core stress and flux density when placed at the input as it would have when in the traditional location, on the output. Common-mode isolation is also the same as a traditional current balun on the tuner output. Relocating the balun to the input of an unbalanced network does not help the balun do a better job and complicates tuner construction. The ideal balanced tuner would have a link-coupled floating balanced network. Nothing else will assure optimal transmission-line balance. The output network must be ground independent. Otherwise, it is a resonant equivalent of a voltage balun. We are often further ahead to place a good 1:1 ratio current balun at the output of a traditional "T" network tuner. In fact, even though I can build any type of tuner I want, all of my personal high power tuners are simple "T" networks with good 1:1 ratio current baluns on the output. Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 4 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 There are four areas of concern in tuner-matched systems: 1. In a multi-band dipole system, the antenna almost never presents a moderate impedance load to the balun over the full frequency operating range. As the operating frequency changes, balun load impedance can range from several thousand ohms to a few ohms. 2. Most antenna tuners work best into moderate to high impedances, rather than low impedances. Most baluns inside antenna tuners step the antenna impedance down. Most tuners would work better if the balun passed the line impedance through without stepping impedance down. 3. 4:1 Baluns inside antenna tuners, which are usually voltage-type baluns, are generally poor performers when presented with mismatched loads. 1:1 current baluns are generally much more efficient and have a much wider operating impedance and frequency range. 4. Voltage baluns have restricted frequency response. The "optimum performance" frequency range is much narrower in voltage baluns than in equivalent current-type baluns. Based on the above, a 4:1 balun or any voltage-type balun is the wrong choice for use with antenna tuners in multi-band dipole systems. Most tuners use them because they are cheap, easy to build, and because almost everyone else uses them. Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 5 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 Special DX Engineering Tuner Baluns For antenna tuners or systems with high SWR, we have a special balun. This balun uses highvoltage wire and has excellent performance at very high SWR. Even standard DXE baluns are better than many competing baluns, because many competing baluns use thin enamel for wire insulation. Our standard Teflon insulated wire does not fail unless voltage significantly exceeds 7,500 volts, while competing baluns using enameled wire fail at less than 25% of that voltage! That means, for the same mismatched differential load impedance, our standard balun can handle sixteen times the power of enameled wire baluns before arcing in balun windings! Tuner baluns (denoted by "T" at the end of the balun part number) may cause a very slightly higher SWR with a perfectly matched load. Of course, this is when no tuner is required. We do NOT recommend T-suffix tuner baluns for higher frequencies (above 15 MHz) unless you are willing to tolerate a slight change in SWR. DXE 1:1 ratio tuner-baluns work equally well and handle the same power on the tuner input or output, so use them wherever most convenient for your system. Half-wave Dipoles A resonant half-wave dipole is typically fed with coaxial feedline and tuned to a specific area of a band. Its planned use is generally within that band, although it may be useful on other bands (near odd-harmonics) where feedpoint impedance reasonably matches the coaxial feedline. The wellknown length formula is L (feet) = 468/Frequency (MHz). This formula is an approximation. Antenna height, leg angles, insulation, wire diameter, and surroundings affect a dipole's resonant frequency and impedance. It is better to initially make the antenna a few percent longer than calculated and trim it back to size (higher in frequency), although dangling pigtails will work to slightly lengthen an antenna (reduce frequency) without adverse electrical or mechanical affects. A popular misconception is because the dipole is resonant, or because the dipole feedline is small in diameter, a balun is not helpful. There are also questionable claims that "feedline radiation is good", or pattern change without a balun is insignificant. Many of these claims contradict each other. If one is true, the other claim argues against it. That is what happens when we justify a questionable practice. Indeed there are cases where a balun is not needed at the balanced to unbalanced transition between coax and dipole, but they are very specific cases where the feedline is suspended in air from the center of the antenna straight away from the feedpoint, and is grounded ¼ wavelength away from the feedpoint. Omitting the balun in other cases will often cause feedline length to affect SWR, increased noise in the receiver, increased RFI, or any combination of these ill effects. In unlucky cases with higher Amateur power levels permitted, omission of a balun can cause coaxial shield or connector arcing to tower legs or other metallic objects. The best balun for this application is a 1:1 ratio current balun. Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 6 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 The part numbers of the correct 1:1 current baluns would be the DXE-BAL050-H05-A, DXEBAL050- H10-A, or DXE-BAL050-H11-C, depending on power levels. This antenna can use a coaxial cable feed and the balun is located right at the dipole element to ensure that the each side of the element receives equal currents and prevents external shield currents. The feedline should route straight away from the antenna center at right angles to the antenna conductor. This will keep the antenna's fields from introducing current on the outside of the feedline after it leaves the balun, and will keep the feedline from introducing noise onto the antenna element. Here is an example of the balun setup that should be used with this antenna type. The optional formed plastic piece shown is the DXE-UWA-Kit Center-T which provides the hardware required for a no-solder mounting for the antenna elements and the balun and removes the load of the balun and feedline from the element wire ends. This system will reduce the chances of the antenna wire breaking in most installations. The top 3/8" diameter hole in the Center-T is used for a rope messenger line which is strung above the antenna wire and provides support for the balun and feedline. The line can be thin Dacron rope such as the STI-DBR-94-100 which has a breaking strength of 260 pounds. The use of the messenger line also will keep the antenna element from stretching and changing resonant frequency over time. This is helpful when: • The antenna will be used in the Inverted-V configuration. • The balun hangs lower than desired. • The stress on the wires is higher than usual due to wind or ice loading The connection from balun to shack is through 50-Ω coaxial cable. Use the lowest-loss coaxial cable that you can afford, with due consideration of life and mechanical properties. Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 7 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 Ladder Line or Open Wire fed Dipoles or Doublets A Multi-band Dipole or Doublet antenna system is a single length wire antenna useable on virtually any band where a tuner can provide a match. Efficiency is very good when the antenna is 0.4 wavelengths long or longer. Efficiency drops rapidly with antennas shorter than 0.4 wavelengths. This is a popular antenna system; many have been built using DX Engineering baluns. A simple multi-band dipole may be constructed by first choosing the lowest band on which operation is desired. The overall length of the multi-band dipole antenna should be shorter than one-half wavelength as shown in Table 1. For best efficiency, ladder line feed and a good antenna tuner with balanced connections are required. The ideal balun is a 1:1 ratio DX Engineering special application tuner balun. It can be connected through a short length of coaxial cable to an unbalanced tuner for tuning the different bands. Although it may not seem logical, for 160 through 10-meter operation, a dipole around 220 feet long may actually help antenna tuner and balun performance, especially on lower frequencies. This is because standing waves on the transmission line transform or change reactance and resistance presented to the balun and antenna tuner. The coaxial cable from the DX Engineering 1:1 Tuner Balun to the tuner should be kept short; 10 feet or less is best. The recommended 300-Ω ladder line provides better overall impedances at the tuner and balun, as opposed to typical 450-Ω ladder line. Conductor resistance dominates transmission line losses below VHF, so choose the largest diameter conductor you can for a given transmission line size and impedance. Do not substitute smaller conductor television-style feedline to save money. Losses will increase. The DXE-LL300 300-Ω ladder feedline for a multi-band dipole must be in odd multiple lengths of 1/8 wavelength on the lowest operating frequency. This helps optimize impedance presented to the balun and tuner over the frequency range of the antenna. This length can be calculated using the following formula or use Table 1. The DX Engineering 300 Ω ladder feedline has a VF (Velocity Factor) of approximately 0.88. Formula: Where: Freq (MHz) = Frequency in Megahertz 0.88 = Velocity Factor of DXE-LL300 300 Ω Ladder Feedline Multiply the result times the odd multiple (1, 3, 5, 7, etc) to get the correct length closest to your required feedline length. Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 8 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 Table 1 Recommended Antenna and 300 Ω Ladder Line Feedline Length for Shortened Multi-Band Dipoles for easier tuning Frequency Range (MHz) Shortened Dipole (Ft.) Make feedline an Odd Multiple of this length in Feet (x 1, 3, 5, etc.) 1.8 - 30 220 60.1 3.5 - 30 110 30.9 5.3 - 30 76 20.4 7 - 30 55 15.4 10.1 - 30 41 10.7 14 - 30 29 7.7 18 - 30 22 6 21 - 30 19 5.2 Note: When using an external balun, the feedline length should be calculated to the balun. Example: To use an antenna from 80 meters to 10 meters, the feedline should be in odd 1/8 wavelength multiples on 80 meters. The 80 meter band starts at 3.5 MHz. Therefore, 123/3.5 = 35.1 feet. DX Engineering feedline has a VF of 0.88, so 35.1 ft. x 0.88 = 30.9 ft. per 1/8-wavelength. If 90 feet is required to get to your operating position, the nearest odd multiple 1/8 wavelength length is 92.7 feet (30.9 ft. x 3). If you needed 110 feet, you would have to add to the feedline to achieve 154.5 feet (30.9 x 5) to maintain the odd 1/8th multiple-rule for length. If you need to splice ladder line together for longer lengths, use the DXE-LLC-1P Ladder Line Coupler. If you have excess ladder line, it can be zigzagged while suspended in air, but it can't be closer than a few conductor widths to metallic objects and cannot be coiled on itself or laid on the ground. If it is necessary to pass closely to a metallic object, twist the line to partially balance the effect on both sides of the feedline. Ideally, the feedline should be brought away from the antenna at right angles. 250-350 ohm impedance feedlines result in less extreme impedance changes from band-to-band. They are a good compromise between impedance extremes and feedline losses. For instance, 600-Ω feedlines tend to present wider load impedance variations at the tuner in multi-band applications than lower impedance feedlines. In addition to better impedance performance, the 300-Ω line has less wind drag than 450-Ω window line. Coaxial cable has too low of an impedance, higher initial matched loss, and significantly higher SWR on bands where the antenna feedpoint impedance is high. Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 9 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 True open wire feedlines are much more difficult to build and maintain. Their 500-Ω to 800-Ω impedance allows low-loss multi-band operation, but band-to-band impedance variations at the balun and tuner are greater. 300-Ω transmitting feedline is a better choice, since it moderates multiband impedance extremes and still offers significantly less loss than coaxial cable in this application. Why you don't want to use coaxial cable when the SWR is high. For each 100 feet of coaxial cable, you lose half your power at an SWR of 10:1. At frequencies higher than 14 MHz, it's worse. For higher loss coaxial cables, like RG-58 or RG-8X, have even more loss. Plus, the SWR shown here is measured at the antenna, not at the radio. At the radio, SWR would measure significantly lower because the lossy feedline absorbs reflected power. Additional Info on Feedline Length with Multi-band Dipoles: Feedline length is critical to antenna tuning and performance. Always choose a feedline (connects the antenna to the balun, in this instance) that is 1/8th wavelength or some odd-multiple of 1/8th wavelength long on the lowest band. The table above shows the correct dimensions for the antenna and feedline for your Multiband Dipole Antenna when using DX Engineering Ladder Line. Make the feedline any ODD multiple of the lengths shown. The best balun for this application is a 1:1 ratio current balun. A 1:1 balun has the widest operating frequency range, lowest core stress, and provides the best overall balance of any balun for given cost, size, and weight. The DX Engineering part number of the correct unit would be the DXE-BAL050-H10-AT Current Balun or the DXE-BAL050-H11-CT Current Balun depending on power levels. Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 10 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 Do not match the balun impedance to the transmission line impedance. The transmission line is grossly mismatched. This means the impedance at the balun and tuner varies greatly from band-toband. Tuners have an easier time with modest to high impedances. They don't work well into very low impedances. A balun with a ratio of 4:1 or more will transform the already low impedances appearing on some bands to even lower values. This will greatly reduce system efficiency and reduce tuner power ratings. The 1:1 ratio balun will just pass the low impedance through. In addition, higher ratio baluns will not handle differential impedance extremes nearly as well as 1:1 current baluns. Ladder line fed antennas should be constructed according to the chart. The balun should be located near the tuner, keeping the coaxial cable between it and the tuner as short as possible. Avoid routing the line parallel and close to other conductors or structures for any significant distance. Keep feedline length inside a dwelling as short as possible to reduce chances of RF feedback. Coupling directly from the line to sensitive wiring can cause distorted transmitted audio, often described as "RF in the audio" or CW keyer malfunctions. In severe cases, there may be enough RF present on the microphone, key, or other equipment to cause an RF burn. Even when properly done, this arrangement will subject the coaxial line between the tuner and balun to very high standing waves and high voltage and/or current. You should use good low-loss coaxial line and keep the coaxial line as short as possible. RG8/X and smaller will not do a proper job. Belden RG-213 or equivalent is the minimum size that handles the higher voltages and currents properly. DX Engineering baluns have significantly higher common-mode impedance and larger effective core area than other similar designs. They are much more effective antenna tuner baluns than standard bead or air-core baluns. Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 11 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 Conventional or True Windom Antennas The True or Conventional Windom antenna, shown below, is fed with a single-wire line, and fed as an unbalanced system against a reasonable RF ground or counterpoise. The feed is similar to a longwire antenna, except the horizontal wire is fed with a few percent offset from the center. Single Wire Windom Feed. Red "D" in DX indicates same phase (positive phase) output terminal on that side. When you use a single wire feed, ground the unused balanced terminal to the counterpoise or radial system. DO NOT connect that system to the station ground. Isolating the station ground from the antenna ground will keep unwanted RF off station equipment, and reduce potential problems with unwanted RF in the house. Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 12 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 Balanced Feed Windom Antennas Off-Center Fed Dipoles Another, more popular version of a Windom antenna, shown below, is fed with open wire or ladder line. It is sometimes called a "balanced feed" Windom, even though it is actually an "Off-Center Fed" dipole. Properly installed Windom balanced feed or off-center fed antennas have impedances in the 200- 400 Ω range at resonant frequencies. Depending on the installation, a Windom antenna may have reasonable impedances at several harmonically related frequencies. The best balun for both antennas, assuming they operated where standing waves on the feed system are low, are 4:1 baluns. Unless otherwise labeled, DX Engineering 4:1 ratio baluns have the advantage of being current baluns. Current baluns, as mentioned earlier, can be used to feed unbalanced loads or balanced loads. When using a balanced feed system the length of the feedline is the same as shown in the table for the Multi-band Dipoles above, an odd-eighth-wave depending on the lowest frequency used. The best balun for the Windom or Off-Center Fed Dipole is a 4:1 ratio current balun. The DX Engineering part number of the correct balun would be the DXE-BAL200-H10-A or the DXE-BAL200H11-C. Off-Center fed antennas have a large amount of feedline when compared to a conventional dipole. This means they are more sensitive to their surroundings than a center fed dipole. It isn't unusual to have to take additional steps to decouple the feedline when using antennas that are not fed in the center. Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 13 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 End or Non-symmetrically Fed Antennas Antennas that are end-fed or asymmetrically fed almost always cause unwanted current on feedline shields. Examples would be a "dipole" or vertical, either symmetrically or asymmetrically constructed, where the feed cable leaves the antenna near a high voltage point. This can be because of a marginal counterpoise, because the coaxial cable itself is the counterpoise, or because the feedline routes along or through the antenna. Commercial examples of this are Gap, MFJ, HyGain, and Cushcraft "no radial" verticals, as well as Force 12 vertical dipoles. In these cases, a DX Engineering DXE- FCC050-H05-A Feedline Current Choke placed no more than five feet away from the antenna feedpoint will greatly reduce feedline currents. 50 Ω Broad Band Antennas One manufacturer of log-periodic antennas suggests running the feedline along a boom that is "hot" with RF, which means the shield of the coaxial cable is coupled directly to one conductor of a "hot" transmission line! In this case, the DXE-FCC050-H05-A Feedline Current Choke should be placed at the point where the feedline leaves the antenna boom, but before it reaches the tower. Feedline Current Choke: Use with any vertical or horizontal antenna that is coaxially fed. The RF isolated SO-239 at the top of the DXE- FCC050-H05-A Feedline Current Choke provides a high common-mode impedance from 1.8 to 60 MHz. Examples where this may be necessary are small dipole antennas such as Force 12 vertical dipoles, shortened or loaded antennas using the coaxial cable as a counterpoise, verticals with few or shortened radials, full-size dipoles using the feedline shield as the “other leg” of a dipole, so-called Choosing the Correct Balun - Page 14 of 22 Rev. October 26 2009 ‘end-fed’ dipoles which use the feedline as the other half of the antenna, and even regular dipoles if the feedline parallels the antenna element for any appreciable distance. In all of these cases, a DXEFCC050- H05-A Feedline Current Choke will greatly reduce unwanted or harmful feedline radiation or reception. The DXE- FCC050-H05-A Feedline Current Choke should be installed several feet away from the radiating antenna. In all cases, it must be installed before the feedline is routed against other cables, a metallic mast, or a tower. What are the benefits of using a Feedline Current Choke? The above antenna examples usually have very high common-mode feedline currents which often lead to: • RFI problems, either with the amateur equipment or consumer devices • Noise picked up by the feedline being conducted to the antenna • Signals picked up by the feedline decreasing the directivity
Club Fusion repeater & WiRES-X	Can anyone tell me if the club Fusion Repeater (449.775) is a WiRES-X node? I just purchased a FT-991-A. I'm confused as to whether I need to purchase a HRI-200 Internet Linking Kit or not. If you read the FT-991-A Instruction Manual (WiRES-X Edition) it doesn't say anything about using the HRI-200 kit. However, by following the instructions in the manual w/o the HRI-200 the radio never locates a node on any of the Fusion Repeaters near me. There are two. W0TX (449.775) & KD0SSP (147.210). Both within 10 miles of my home and easily kerchunked on FM.Which is why I suspect neither are WiRES-X nodes. Thanks for any help or advice. 73 - Doc, W0DOK	[email protected]
Coin Cell Batteries for Transceivers	Coin Cell Batteries for Transceivers If room on the circuit-board permits, a Coin Cell Battery Holder would would be a real improvement. Mouser Part , Keystone part number based on battery size. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Colorado ARES District 10 Skywarn net video	Colorado ARES District 10 Skywarn net <http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KIo9fs8LVYSAsAaeSXnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTJkN2sxZzI1BHNlYwNjZC1hdHRyBHNsawNzb3VyY2UEdnRpZAMEcnVybANodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PTZHOGFIR1ZHT3dv/RV=2/RE=1488347500/RO=10/RU=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D6G8aHGVGOwo/RK=0/RS=ZvZUizgjjcMprrBPNPQEephguVw-> Video https://youtu.be/6G8aHGVGOwo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Colorado DXCC Card Checkers	Card Checking DXCC Card Checking & LoTW Please see the ARRL website for information on the DXCC program ARRL DXCC FAQ <http://www.arrl.org/dxcc-faq> Logbook of the World (LoTW) <http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world> Colorado DXCC Card Checkers Click on name to send e-mail Galen Steele , AG0A 1620 Hathaway Dr Colorado Springs CO 80915 Day Phone: (719) 574-6909 Barry Mitchell, N0KV 12200 Boothill Dr Parker CO 80134 Day Phone: (303) 841-6510 Richard Williams , K8ZTT 11347 E. Grant Road Franktown CO 81106 Day Phone: (303) 840-1672 K8ZTT is available to check cards at most Front Range Hamfests, e-mail Richard to confirm his attendance 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Colorado to host ARDF Championships (Fox Hunt)	Colorado to Host US Amateur Radio Direction Finding Championships in August Registration <http://www.homingin.com/farsnews> is open for the 15th USA and 8th IARU Region 2 Amateur Radio Direction Finding (ARDF) championships, August 27-30, in Elbert, Colorado. The event will take place at the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch, a 3300-acre site at 7000 feet elevation, about 40 miles southeast of Denver. Colorado to Host US Amateur Radio Direction Finding Championships in August <http://www.arrl.org/news/colorado-to-host-us-amateur-radio-direction-finding-championships-in-august> Colorado to Host US Amateur Radio Direction Finding Championships in August <http://www.arrl.org/news/colorado-to-host-us-amateur-radio-direction-finding-championships-in-august> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/news/colorado-to-host-us-amateur-radio-direction-finding-championships-in-august> Preview by Yahoo Receiver Compatibility This attenuation system has been tested and used successfully with hand-held receivers and transceivers from Kenwood, Icom, Yaesu, Alinco and Wouxun. These sets have standard superheterodyne design. However, Baofeng transceivers have a software-defined receiver (SDR) architecture with minimal filtering that makes them unsuitable for close-in tracking with offset attenuators. Two significant problems have been observed with Baofeng receivers: * Within 20 feet of a low-power transmitter, the receiver produces a spurious signal on the offset frequency that is audible even when the attenuator power is turned off. This spur interferes with the offset signal, resulting in incorrect bearings. * Within 15 feet of a low-power transmitter, the offset signal is reduced by receiver desense. This makes the apparent signal level go down instead of up when the antenna is aimed toward the transmitter, causing incorrect bearings. When tracking high power fox transmitters, these effects occur at greater distances. Tests were preformed with the Baofeng Model UV-5R, which is typical of all Baofeng hand-held sets.	[email protected]
Compare the Weights of MP1 Super Antenna–LNR 10/20/40-Dipole	Compare the Weights of MP1 Super Antenna–LNR 10/20/40-Dipole <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0xjDJgQxzg> https://youtu.be/M0xjDJgQxzg ( Back-Pack, Portable antennas ). 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Continued Pursuit of the Amateur Radio Parity Act	The Amateur Radio Parity Act, H.R. 1301, died an unbefitting death as the 114th Congress of the United States drew to a close today. After having passed the House of Representatives on a unanimous vote, the bill stalled in the Senate due to the intervention of only one member, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL). Response from Senator Cory Gardner : Senator Cory Gardner To [email protected] Dec 12 at 10:34 PM Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate hearing from you and knowing what issues are most important to you. I ask for your patience as we work to respond to the high volume of mail my office receives each day and will get back to you as quickly as possible. Please note that replying to this e-mail will send it to an unmonitored account-I will send you a separate e-mail with a response to your message. Thank you again. Sincerely, Cory Gardner United States Senator	[email protected]
Courage Classic Bike Tour - July 20-22, 2013 - Hams Wanted	---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ed Gage Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:38:13 -0600 Subject: Courage Classic Bike Tour -July 20-22, 2013 -- Hams Wanted I'm still in need of helping hams for the Courage Classic Bike Tour to benefit the Children's Hospital, July 20-22, 2013. We have Saturday-only jobs, and Saturday-Monday positions available. The attached link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3542288/2013%20courage%20classic%20recruiting%20poster.pdf is a poster I made that can be put in a store, or printed as a flyer to hand out to other hams at club meetings. If you can't make it this year, can you help me with my recruiting efforts? All it takes is your time, 2M 50 watts and a good 5/8 wave antenna, maybe APRS if you have a setup, and your presence. Food, Lodging, Gas, and Clothing all provided. Need to know more? Send me an e-mail -- [email protected], or call/text 970 302 3455. If you couldn't get the PDF, let me know and I'll send a copy to you. Thanks for your help, and 73's -- N0TVQ	[email protected]
CQ White Paper Follow-Up - ARRL:	CQ White Paper Follow-Up - ARRL: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 White paper on secrecy and censorship at the ARRL <http://cqnewsroom.blogspot.com/2017/12/cq-white-paper-on-arrl-secrecy-and.html> http://cqnewsroom.blogspot.com/2018/01/cq-white-paper-follow-up-arrl-we-have.html <https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-idjUUZX8dC4/T1z59XfGcTI/AAAAAAAAAP0/HsBpz3MZ3pgnw8PZuODohwDR2RxF30JggCPcBGAYYCw/s320/pagetop.jpg>	[email protected]
Cross-banding Rules	I am an extra class and have been around awhile. But I am now a wie area repeater owner with a question. One night not long ago we used the Kenwood TS-2000 and cross-banded 40 meters to 2 meters and the folks ate it up. I'd like to do more of it as a scheduled net. My repeater controller has provisions for controlling a HF rig and linking the port. I am curious as to the control operator requirements. As an extra class I can go everywhere but do I need to be at the repeater site? Or does conventional auxiliary station control still apply? If I am correct it is the license class of the control operator that prevails, right?	[email protected]
Current way of how to update features of Anytone D868UV to D878UV	Until a software only solution is available, here are the current instructions to upgrade an Anytone D868UV to an Anytone D878UV. Please see here <https://github.com/geary/AnyTone-D868UV/issues/59> to for info as it updates. If there is an interest, I might be available to convert some radios during the elmer session on 1/16. 73, Doron, K1DBC https://github.com/geary/AnyTone-D868UV/issues/59 pre reqs st link v2 <https://www.amazon.com/DAOKI-ST-Link-Programming-Emulator-Downloader/dp/B01EE4WAC8> - like this or any other clone st link utility <https://www.st.com/en/development-tools/stsw-link004.html> the 878 hex provided <https://mega.nz/#!HFAQCIYa!-AyYM1KOVm6eDTbF3AwEVXLh1WtS2Alj7NuXcVCpxug> by @UB1AAM <https://github.com/UB1AAM> 878 1.10 firmware and icons <http://wouxun.us/Software/AnyTone-Software/AT-D878UV-FW-v1.10.zip> 1. very carefully, disassemble <https://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/Anytone_D868UV/index.html> the radio, keypad and screen do not need to be attached. 2. attach <https://github.com/geary/AnyTone-D868UV/issues/59#issuecomment-450688447> the st link using to the radio using the CLK, GND and DATA pins/cables to the correct holes on the radio board. the connections should not be pushed down too far, they either need to fit tightly, or if not tightly, they cables need to be somewhat taut to make contact in the correct area. 3. holding down the radio or using a rubber band to keep the battery plugged in, turn the radio on to firmware update mode, holding down the ptt + the small top orange button, the led should start flashing red. 4. connect the st link to computer via usb, open st link utility, even though @UB1AAM <https://github.com/UB1AAM> also provided a hex of the 868, it would probably be safe to still backup the existing flash your radio. in st link select connect to target either from the upwards facing plug icon, or from target menu and connect. save the contents out to a bin/hex file. 5. click on binary file or file menu open file and select the 878MCU.hex file from the pre-reqs. 6. now select the icon with pen/paper or select target menu and program & verify. 7. the radio should program and reboot, you may need to also manually turn it off an back on, and or perform a full reset if wanted. 8. apply the icons update from the 1.10 firmware package.	[email protected]
Dave Casler weighs in on the FCC vs. China	Back in September, the FCC issued their enforcement advisory on certain Chinese amateur radios capable of transmitting out side the Ham bands. Here are Dave Casler's assessment and recommendations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG8PU1eG6Cc&t=30s 73 Jim PS I will be in a series of evening classes for the next 2 months, which meet on top of the Ham Learning net. I look forward to checking back in as soon as I can! jpg	[email protected]
Dealing with the Noise	Noise -- Dealing with the Buzz (with Joel Hallas, W1ZR, QST, August, 2014, pp 36-39) Discusses the kinds of noise Amateurs encounter and the way you can deal with them, in conventional and SDR/DSP receivers. 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Digital books from ARRL	I picked up the following two books from ARRL on digital radio: HF Digital Handbook VHF Digital Handbook Studying the VHF book, I was able to setup TCPIP on my computer and interface with the radio to monitor APRS transmissions. Larry Irons K0LAI	[email protected]
Digital Logic	Amateur Extra License Lesson 5.3, Digital Logic, 11th Edition Posted on September 12, 2016 <http://dcasler.com/2016/09/12/amateur-extra-license-lesson-5-3-digital-logic-11th-edition/> by Dave <http://dcasler.com/author/dave/> KE0OG <http://dcasler.com/author/dave/> Dave <http://dcasler.com/author/dave/> Here’s your video introduction to Section 5.2, “Display Devices,” in the 11th Edition of the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/author/dave/> Preview by Yahoo https://youtu.be/FhGRIVxNM6I 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Digital Mobile Radio Hotspots May Be Interfering with Satellite Uplinks, AMSAT Reports	09/05/2018 This week, AMSAT News Service (ANS) cited an August 27 report from AMSAT Vice President-Operations Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, saying that a digital mobile radio (DMR) signal has been interfering with the AO-92 (Fox-1D) satellite’s 435.35 MHz uplink frequency. Glasbrenner said hotspots, repeaters, terrestrial simplex, and “anything not satellite” should never transmit in the segments 145.8 – 146.0 MHz or 435 – 438 MHz by international band plan. Well-known satellite enthusiast Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK/VA7EWK, told ARRL that one DMR hotspot operating on the AO-92 uplink frequency in the St. Louis area has shifted to another frequency. But, he added, “I think there are still issues, since not all hotspots will report their frequencies and positions to websites such as BrandMeister <http://brandmeister.network/> or via APRS, where they appear on other sites such as http://aprs.fi <http://aprs.fi/> .” “There are others surely operating near satellite uplinks,” Stoddard added. “For many, the 435 – 438 MHz satellite subband is a big piece of quiet real estate in a busy part of the 70-centimeter band for weak-signal work, repeater links, amateur TV, and other possible uses.” Stoddard points out that FCC Part 97 addresses Amateur Radio operation in these segments, although regulations in many other countries may not be as detailed. §97.3(a)(7) defines Auxiliary Stations as, “an amateur station, other than in a message forwarding system, that is transmitting communications point-to-point within a system of cooperating amateur stations.” Stoddard said this would include remote bases, EchoLink and IRLP nodes, and hotspots used for digital voice modes, as well as stations using these hotspots and nodes. Auxiliary stations may not transmit in the 145.8 – 146.0 and 435 – 438 MHz satellite subbands (among others in the 2-meter and 70-centimeter amateur bands), per §97.201(b). * §97.3(a)(40) defines a repeater as, “an amateur station that simultaneously retransmits the transmission of another amateur station on a different channel or channels.” Stoddard said that because most hotspots operate on a discrete frequency, they would not qualify as repeaters, even if they operate like a repeater, per §97.205(b). * §97.101(a) stipulates, “In all respects not specifically covered by FCC Rules, each amateur station must be operated in accordance with good engineering and good amateur practice.” Stoddard remarked, “Whether the hotspot is interfering with a satellite downlink in a particular area, or it is interfering with the satellite uplink affecting a much larger area, this would not be good amateur practice.” * In addition to subbands where hotspots are not permitted, Stoddard said, §97.101(b) is also relevant. It states, “Each station licensee and each control operator must cooperate in selecting transmitting channels and in making the most effective use of the Amateur Service frequencies. No frequency will be assigned for the exclusive use of any station.” Stoddard noted that frequencies used by satellites are usually incapable of being changed and are coordinated in advance of launch, while hotspots typically are frequency agile, and the frequencies used by those systems can be changed to avoid potential interference to satellites and other stations. — Thanks to AMSAT News Service, Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.arrl.org/news/digital-mobile-radio-hotspots-may-be-interfering-with-satellite-uplinks-amsat-reports 73 K1DBC Doron	[email protected]
Digital mode privileges for the General	This is more for the digital mode operators out there. So I might know the answer to my question. I am a general class license holder. (I need to get busy with the Am Ex book) Recently I have been looking into digital modes. PSK, MFSK, JT65, FT8 et al. and it got me looking at privileges. I went to the ARRL Amatuer Radio Band Plan chart to see were I am aloud to operate on digital modes. Most digital modes are in areas were Generals dare not venture. But according to what I think I'm seeing, generals do have digital privileges at the lower ends of the band. Am I reading this right? Also, were is a goof learning resource for digital modes. I've downloaded WSJT-X software and others and it would be helpful to possibly see instruction videos. Thanks & 73, Doc - W0DOK	[email protected]
Digital Protocols and Modes	Digital Protocols and Modes KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/Iues3EFQiJc 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Digital Signal Processing and Software Defined Radios	Digital Signal Processing and Software Defined Radios https://youtu.be/0eYV7t8suGY Dave KE0OG 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Dipole Antenna	Dipole antenna The dipole antenna or dipole aerial is one of the most important and commonly used types of RF antenna. The dipole aerial or antenna is widely used on its own, but it is also incorporated into many other RF antenna designs where it forms the radiating or driven element for the overall antenna. The dipole is a simple antenna to construct and use, and many of the calculations are quite straightforward. However like all other antennas, the in-depth calculations are considerably more complicated. Dipole antenna basics As the name suggests the dipole antenna consists of two terminals or "poles" into which radio frequency current flows. This current and the associated voltage causes and electromagnetic or radio signal to be radiated. Basic dipole antenna As seen the antenna consists of a radiating element that is split, normally in the centre to allow a feeder to apply power to it from a transmitter, or to take power from it to a receiver. The length of the radiating element determines many of the properties of the dipole antenna from its impedance, centre operating frequency, etc. As such this is an important feature of the antenna. Often the term dipole antenna tends to indicate a half wave dipole. This is by far the most widely used length for a dipole. It forms a resonant circuit which resonates where the electrical length is half a wavelength long - the electrical length differs from the wavelength of the signal in free space because of a number of the effects of the radiating element on the signal and it is very slightly shorter than the signal e/m wavelength in free space.. Half wave dipole antenna Although the half wavelength dipole antenna is the most popular, a variety of other formats are also available. AC6V's HOMEBREW ANTENNAS LINKS INCLUDING ANTENNA THEORY http://www.ac6v.com/antprojects.htm <http://www.ac6v.com/antprojects.htm> Antenna Here is a Dipole <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/9106023.pdf> QST June 1991, pp. 23-26 Step-by-step tutorial on constructing dipoles for any one of the HF bands from 1.8 to 28.4MHz. Feeding Dipole Antennas <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/protected/Group/Members/Technology/tis/info/pdf/9107022.pdf> <http://www.arrl.org/membership> QST July 1991, pp. 22-24 A continuation of the above article covering open-wire feed line, coaxial feed line and baluns.. Dipole and Inverted V Antenna Basics Dipole and Inverted V Antenna Basics http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fyOWRTWdDKM Dipole Antenna Calculator <http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/dipole.html> http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/dipole.html	[email protected]
Dipole antenna	Dipole antenna HamRadioNow <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqXFK9ETC5CWEdDD-_HpqA> Episode 82: Dipole https://youtu.be/V25lFaFaG9g 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Dipole Antenna / Aerial Tutorial	Dipole Antenna / Aerial Tutorial http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/antennas/dipole/dipole.php 73 AA0JK	[email protected]
Dipole Antenna Calculator	Don't want to do the Math? 1/2 wave dipole (feet) = 468 / frequency in Mhz. (1/4 wave, use 234 / frequency in Mhz) West Mountain Radio - Antenna Calculator <http://www.westmountainradio.com/antenna_calculator.php> West Mountain Radio - Antenna Calculator <http://www.westmountainradio.com/antenna_calculator.php> Amateur Bands 160 Meters MHz "L" (Feet) "E" (Feet) 1.800 260.00 130.00 1.900 246.32 123.16 2.000 234.00 117.00 80 Meters 3.500 133.71 66.86 3.600 130.00 65.00 3.700 126.49 63.24 3.800 123.16 61.58 View on http://www.westmountainradio.com <http://www.westmountainradio.com/antenna_calculator.php> Preview by Yahoo Antenna Diagram <http://www.westmountainradio.com/images/content/antenna_diagram600.jpg> Amateur Bands 160 Meters MHz "L" (Feet) "E" (Feet) 1.800 260.00 130.00 1.900 246.32 123.16 2.000 234.00 117.00 80 Meters 3.500 133.71 66.86 3.600 130.00 65.00 3.700 126.49 63.24 3.800 123.16 61.58 3.900 120.00 60.00 4.000 117.00 58.50 60 Meters 5.331 87.80 43.90 5.347 87.53 43.77 5.367 87.21 43.60 5.371 87.13 43.56 5.404 86.61 43.31 40 Meters 7.000 66.86 33.43 7.100 65.92 32.96 7.150 65.45 32.73 7.200 65.00 32.50 7.300 64.11 32.05 30 Meters 10.100 46.34 23.17 10.150 46.11 23.05 20 Meters 14.000 33.43 16.71 14.100 33.19 16.60 14.200 32.96 16.48 14.220 32.91 16.46 14.300 32.73 16.36 14.313 32.70 16.35 17 Meters 18.068 25.90 12.95 18.130 25.81 12.91 15 Meters 21.000 22.29 11.14 21.100 22.18 11.09 21.200 22.08 11.04 21.300 21.97 10.99 12 Meters 24.890 18.80 9.40 24.950 18.76 9.38 10 Meters 28.000 16.71 8.36 28.500 16.42 8.21 29.000 16.14 8.07 29.500 15.86 7.93 Frequency (Mhz) 1/4 wave (Feet) 1/2 wave Dipole (Feet) 1 wave Loop (Feet) 6 50.000 4' 8'' 9' 4'' 21' 1'' 54.000 4' 4'' 8' 8'' 18' 7'' 2 144.000 1' 8'' 3' 3'' 7' 0'' 148.000 1' 7'' 3' 2'' 6' 9'' 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Directional Antennas	Directional Antennas <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lslHtCUSfN4> https://youtu.be/lslHtCUSfN4 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Discover The Magic of HF Radio	Discover The Magic of HF Radio http://www.arrl.org/files/file/On%20the%20Air/Tutorials/Discover_Magic_HF.swf Slide show. 73 AA0JK	[email protected]
Discovering Amateur Radio	Discovering Amateur Radio https://youtu.be/1HuqFpkM2g8 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Display Devices	Light-emitting diodes, liquid-crystal displays, and charge-coupled devices. https://youtu.be/BqE2ucfv6JU Dave Casler KE0OG	[email protected]
DIY No Frills AD9850/Arduino Antenna Analyzer	DIY No Frills AD9850/Arduino Antenna Analyzer https://youtu.be/d03SXJG7p-A DIY No Frills AD9850/Arduino Antenna Analyzer https://youtu.be/C6YxD72sX_Y 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
DMR Radio for $110-Passing This Along	Connect Systems is having an inventory blowout sale for the MD380U at $110 for the radio and $5.70 for shipping within the US. These prices are good until we run out of inventory. You can use our e-commerce website at http://www.csi-radios.com. http://www.csi-radios.com/ or call us at 818 889-0503. I would appreciate it if you would repost this special on other sites you belong to. Jerry Wanger I have 2 that I paid $130 for each and the one I have used so far seems to work well. It has enough contact space to load a couple of states' worth of users. Lee N4TCW Where's Lee? http://map.findu.com/n4tcw	[email protected]
Do Amateur Transmitters Have To Be Certified?	Do Amateur Transmitters Have To Be Certified? From: J. Benjamin Roe [[email protected] ] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2018 2:24 PM To: reginfo Subject: Do Amateur Transmitters Have To Be Certified? Hi, I read this story, http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-cites-baofeng-importer-for-illegally-marketing-unauthorized-rf-devices, after it came up in our radio club meeting. One ham there was insisting that hams could not use the Baofeng UV5R HTs in the ham bands for transmitting because they were only certified for Part 90. I said that I thought that wasn't correct, but was basically drowned out. Besides the stated spurious emissions limits in our regs, I don't see anywhere where our equipment must be certified. Can you shed some light on this, please? Thank! 73, Ben Roe K0YDS -- -- Ben Roe Amateur Radio K0YDS Denver ARES Denver, CO USA Subject RE: Do Amateur Transmitters Have To Be Certified? Date: Saturday 18th 2018 Subject RE: From: Henderson, Dan N1ND To: J. Benjamin Roe Bottom line Ben, he is wrong. You can adapt radios from other services - Part 90 in this case - to operate in the Amateur Part 97 Service. You can not go the other direction - from Part 97 to Part 90. 73 Dan Henderson, N1ND Assistant Secretary, the American Radio Relay League, Inc. Regulatory Information Manager ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio Phone: 860-594-0236 Note: Ben,K0YDS Great response and follow-up on this subject. I will pass this along to our Learning Net group. Thank You. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Don't Miss the Radio Hands-On Demo on Saturday, February 23rd.	Jim Beall, K0TOR, is going to a great deal of effort to set up a demo of five HF radios for you to see, touch, and use, on Saturday, February 23rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See the Ham Learning Net website <http://www.hamlearningnet.org/> for information and download a PDF that has complete directions and contact information. For those of you unfamiliar with the Lockheed-Martin facilities, the ham shack is located near Chatfield in southwest Littleton (south of Wadsworth and C-470). This is a terrific opportunity for you to get hands-on; even if you don't have a General-class license, you can operate HF under the watchful eye of someone who does.	[email protected]
DRC Elmer sessions	Doron, The Learning net and the elmer session prior to club meetings are under two separate areas. Larry, K0LAI over sees the learning net, and assigns net control duties. The elmer session prior to club meeting are over seen by the clubs assigned elmer. The Learning net and club elmer are not the same. Business for the elmer session should be authorized by the club elmer. AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
DRC Learning Net of January 2nd	Here are some quick notes from tonight's Denver Radio Club Learning Net on-air conversation: K0LAI, Larry started us off by posing a question about emergencies, preparedness and equipment for such a situation. He asked what methods we had for dealing with an emergency, what about backup power and what about some kind of "go box" or emergency kit. Here is what I noted. * HF/VHF/UHF base station, cross-band mobile radios and handhelds or multiple handhelds were mentioned * Multiple antennas * Portable, mobile fixed and mobile magnetic mount antennas were also mentioned as was antennas made to be erected at a destination * Extra CB radio * Extra batteries ranged from replacements for the handhelds to multiple deep-cycle AGM batteries for the bigger transceiver rigs that will require more significant power * AGM batteries are supposed to be safe from leakage and probably don't require a battery box whereas batteries with liquid contents and cell caps need a box to contain their contents in case of a spill, that is of course except while the battery is being charged and it needs ventilation * "Personal" radios – meaning FRS or GMRS radios for extra communications * Solar power panels for charging batteries * Equipment hauling methods varied from a small trailer to a pickup truck to a motor home with inside storage space for equipment were noted * Of course everyone mentioned some kind of collection of clothes, equipment, food and supplies for the contents of their "go box". We talked for a bit about backup power in the field. Of course there is the vehicle battery to begin with but we have to consider what happens after we run that battery down. AGM deep-cycle batteries were mentioned. KD0MYZ, Art mentioned that he was talking to us on a deep-cycle battery that he had been running his home rig from since last Friday as he tested the battery durability as well as exercising the battery. He noted the importance of using an AGM charger to maintain AGM batteries as the special chargers handle the batteries in ways to preserve their ability to accept a charge for a longer lifetime. We were also reminded of the importance of taking steps early on to minimize transmission length and transmitter power so as to extend what batteries reserve we have. Safety consciousness is important when charging non-AGM batteries because of the serious need for proper ventilation. A final and very important question was to ask how many of us had tested our stuff in the field and tried to maintain communication ability for extended periods. Some had done so and reported great success. Good conversation. A helpful net. See you again next week.	[email protected]
DRC Learning Net Yahoo group update	Hello, Yahoo Groups is shutting down, new content won't be able to be uploaded after 10/28/19, and the group will become inaccessible on 12/14/19. We are currently in the process of investigating a new platform, examples would be Google Groups or groups.io <https://groups.io/> . I am also checking into migrating our data, as well as auto-enrolling all existing user accounts to the new platform. If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. More info will be sent out soon. Thanks, Doron K1DBC Attention: Starting December 14, 2019 Yahoo Groups will no longer host user created content on its sites. New content can no longer be uploaded after October 28, 2019. Sending/Receiving email functionality is not going away, you can continue to communicate via any email client with your group members. Learn More <https://help.yahoo.com/kb/index?page=content&y=PROD_GRPS&locale=en_US&id=SLN31010&actp=email>	[email protected]
Dwayne Allen, WY7FD, Resigns as Rocky Mountain Division Director.	In a letter to ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, on Friday, October 19th, Dwayne Allen, WY7FD, resigned as Director of the Rocky Mountain Division due to time constraints and competing duties with work and family. As such, the Secretary of the Corporation has declared the position vacant. In accordance with Article 7 of the Articles of Association, Vice Director Jeff Ryan, K0RM, will assume the Director position immediately. http://www.arrl.org/news/view/dwayne-allen-wy7fd-resigns-as-rocky-mountain-division-director http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=2387902 - K0RM http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=2607934 - WY7FD http://www.rockymountaindivision.org/wp/division-leadership/ https://coloradosectionmanager.wordpress.com/ K0RM is a local Coloradan and appears to be involved in RMHAM. 7 3 K1DBC Doron	[email protected]
DXBase - Amateur Radio Logbook Program	The best way to learn more about DXBase - Amateur Radio Logbook Program is to join their Yahoo! Group... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dxbase/ With DX Base you may automate the process of printing your on QSL cards and they can be very dynamic in their design. Mine will only print my 10-10 number on them when I log a ten meter contact. 73 DE K0RAR Rob Rude	[email protected]
DXZONE Ham Software Links	http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Software/	[email protected]
Easy way to learn Morse code	Easy way to learn Morse code https://youtu.be/5Utx162eD1g 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo1.gif>	[email protected]
EchoLink	Howdy all, Great net tonight and the conclusion is Allstar link is not ready for prime time yet. After the net I did jump into echolink and made a QSO. For the most part it works for me. Short primer for all. Allstar link requires a call sign and the idea is good, but they have serious problems. No software required to use it, but you do have to sign in and be accepted. Echolink gave me problems early on, but now I have it working. It does require a download and it's not to hard. You do need to set it up, but very user friendly IMHO. I'm somewhat computer literate and it may be an issue for others. I used both tonight and during the net the Allstar is not worth the trouble at this time. I used Echolink after the net and it's an bit hit and miss, as would be any HF contact. With my limited experience, I would recommend echolink. It will allow you to QSO with other hams as you gain experience and wait for the first HF contact on 10. Working for your general or using CW are other options if you are a new tech. 73 Jeff Allen KD0NFX	[email protected]
Edge of Space Sciences Presentation	October Meeng Presentaon By Bill Rinker, W6OAV Join us at our October meeting to hear Marty Griffin, WA0GEH and Jim Langsted, KC0RPS discuss Edge of Space Sciences (EOSS). EOSS is a Denver, Colorado based non-profit organization that promotes science and education by exploring frontiers in amateur radio and high altitude balloons. Since its first flight in 1990, EOSS has grown its volunteer membership's numbers and skills over the course of more than 261 launches, ascents into the stratosphere and payload recoveries. Marty Griffin is a charter member of EOSS and is the EOSS Tracking and Recovery Coordinator. His tracking teams are responsible for a 100% recovery rate over 261 flights. Jim Langsted is one of our Flight Coordinators and has successfully coordinated many missions for universities, and K-12 students. EOSS works with university, high school, and middle school educators, offering valuable opportunities to enhance their students' studies of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through real, hands-on experience. We provide FAA coordination, launch, tracking and recovery of the payloads. Each year, our volunteers spend thousands of hours to enable student STEM programs to reach the Edge of Space. Hundreds of new, young licensed amateur radio operators have been spawned from these missions. Since its first flight in 1990, EOSS has grown its volunteer membership's numbers and skills over the course of more than 260 launches, ascents into the stratosphere and payload recoveries. Today,EOSSt is widely recognized as one of the premier Amateur Radio High Altitude Balloon (ARHAB) organizations in the world. If you are interested in learning about EOSS and how vital amateur radio is for our success, join us at the DRC October meeting for a PowerPoint presentation addressing the flowing topics:  Brief History  On-board Flight Technology for Tracking and Research  TrackPoint Tracking Software by Nick Hanks, N0LP  Amateur Radio Applications for Flight Support 77 Educational Partners  Student Research Payload Examples  EOSS Operations: Flight Day  New Challenges  ADS-B FAA Location Technology  Payload Development/Maintenance  2017 Eclipse Summary, Guernsey, Wyoming  The Search and Recovery of EOSS 224  Welcome to visit our next flight, October 21	[email protected]
Electrical and Magnetic Fields	Electrical and Magnetic Fields https://youtu.be/t9foq5tgMi0 KE0OG Dave 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Electronics Primer: How to Solder Electronic Components	Electronics Primer: How to Solder Electronic Components <https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/Elec_primer-solder.shtml> https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project.../Elec_primer-solder.shtml <https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project.../Elec_primer-solder.shtml> How to Do It: Basic Soldering https://youtu.be/BLfXXRfRIzY Soldering Tutorial https://youtu.be/fYz5nIHH0iY 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Emergencies and You—Are You Ready?	Emergencies and You—Are You Ready? Ask Dave Episode 15: http://dcasler.com/2016/01/18/ask-dave-episode-15-emergencies-and-youare-you-ready/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Emergency Communications	Emergency Communications David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> KE0OG https://youtu.be/wUCfutRudaY AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Emergency Communications Go Box Contest	Emergency Communications Go Box Contest https://youtu.be/kElFk8XvnIw 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Emergency Officials Turn To Ham Radio	During hurricanes, emergency officials turn to ham radio <https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/09/10/during-hurricanes-emergency-officials-turn-ham-radio/651994001/> VERO BEACH, Fla. — Operators of amateur radios, also known as ham radios, play a vital role in the gathering of information during hurricanes like Irma. “We take for granted our communications,” said Etta LoPresti, emergency management coordinator for Indian River County. “But when you have something catastrophic like they do in the Keys and in the west coast of Florida, where you’re not going to have communication, these amateur radio operators take care of things for us.” In Indian River County, Paul Bartoszewicz and Willie Thompson work 14-hour shifts during Hurricane Irma. They’re part of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) — a group of licensed radio operators who help with communication during storms. They work in a small room off the main area inside Indian River County’s Emergency Operation Center. Bartoszewicz, 66, and Thompson, 61, do hourly calls to fellow amateur radio operators at each of the shelters in Indian River County. <https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/09/10/during-hurricanes-emergency-officials-turn-ham-radio/651994001/> https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/09/10/during-hurricanes-emergency-officials-turn-ham-radio/651994001/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Emergency survivalist, Radio Communications Frequencies	Emergency survivalist, Radio Communications Frequencies <https://radiofreeq.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/shtf_frequency_list_2013e_500.png?w=500> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
End Fed Half Wave or "end-fed dipole" Antennas	End Fed Half Wave or "end-fed dipole" Antennas https://www.w8ji.com/end-fed_1_2_wave_matching_system_end%20feed.htm 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo1.gif>	[email protected]
End-fed (Zep) Wire Antennas	End-fed ( ZEP ) Wire antennas ( Chameleon Antenna ) While dipoles are very efficient antennas, they are not the only way to go. Some houses don’t really lend themselves to installing a half-wave dipole. If you only have one support, an end-fed antenna may suit you better. But be warned – end-fed antennas can be noisier and also cause interference problems. However, they can be a cheap and easy way to get a multi-band antenna up for the HF bands, but you must use an Antenna Tuning Unit (ATU) or other matching device. You must also have a good counterpoise: Add four or more wire radials at least a quarter wave long at the lowest frequency of operation, running out in different directions. These can be buried – the exact length of the radials are not critical, but more, shorter radials are better than fewer, longer ones. 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
End-Fed HF antennas	End-Fed HF antennas are becoming increasingly popular, especially for limited space applications, but how well do they really work? In this episode, the Doctor separates myth from reality. https://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/22982375/end-fed-antennas/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Entry Level HF Transceivers	Entry Level HF Rig <http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/entry-level-hf-rig.162942/> <http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/entry-level-hf-rig.162942/> Entry Level HF Rig <http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/entry-level-hf-rig.162942/> Hello All, I'm about to test for my General class license. I'm looking for suggestions on a good entry level HF rig. Here is the list I'm... View on http://www.worldwidedx.com <http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/entry-level-hf-rig.162942/> Preview by Yahoo eHam.net Reviews - ICOM IC-7200 <http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/129340> <http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/129340> eHam.net Reviews - ICOM IC-7200 <http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/129340> Icom describes the IC-7200 as an "entry-level transceiver". Hardly. View on http://www.eham.net <http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/129340> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Exploring Amateur Radio	Exploring Amateur Radio https://youtu.be/y4GGZ7xJR7c 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Extending our welcome to Girl Scout Troops and their parents/leaders	As Girl Scouts Troops kick off their season of cookie sales, it is our obligation to be an evangelist for STEM/STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Creativity, Mathematics), amateur radio as an experimental RF hobby, public safety support, terrestrial and non-terrestrial communications, wired and wireless communications, and all of the other applications of the hobby. Ham radio is an introduction to and can lead to a career in electrical engineering, computer science, RF engineering, public safety and much much more. It needs to be brought up as a career/interest option for both girls and boys. It is very important to bring these up as options, whether or not an interest is shown, especially during a young persons most impressionable years. If you can and want to, while being respectful and tactful, please feel free to encourage your local girl scout troops/parents/leaders to attend our upcoming W0TX meeting this coming Wednesday or future meetings. if not in the local area think of a more local club. It takes place in a governmental building, so public safety is not a concern. There will also be some local boy scout troop(s) attending the meeting. The Aurora Repeater Association Swapfest <http://n0ara.org/wordpress/?p=603> occurs this Sunday if immediate interest is shown, license testing will occur. You can direct troops or parent to visit https://www.w0tx.org/ , W ZERO T X DOT ORG for further info. Below I have also linked to some JOTA/Boyscout related material, but it can help encourage ANY youth involvement. Monthly occurrence on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, next meeting 2/20 6pm-7pm - General Q&A 7pm-8pm - Normal Meeting - J Pole Antenna WB6IQN Jefferson County Administration & Courts Bldg. 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO Hearing Room #1 Jamboree-on-the-Air \| Boy Scouts of America <https://www.scouting.org/jota/> http://www.lakewashingtonhamclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/RadioScouting_2014_v_1_0.pdf http://mntroop171.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Radio.pdf https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/jota/pdf/JOTAThoughtStarters.pdf Thanks and 73, Doron K1DBC	[email protected]
Extreme #Solarstorm & X-flare Update, including Impacts on Hurricane Response Efforts!	Extreme #Solarstorm & X-flare Update, including Impacts on Hurricane Response Efforts! <https://t.co/jJUuk5Hf7p> https://www.pscp.tv/w/1lPKqwoMqWYJb https://www.pscp.tv/TamithaSkov 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Extreme Survival Radio Go-Box.	Extreme Survival Radio Go-Box. https://youtu.be/bf6TbSJnJHE 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Farnsworth Morse Code	Recently the code identifier on W0TX was changed. The resulting CW is a poor example of sending Morse Code. Even more so, it is even worse for those trying to learn CW. If you are interested in learning proper techniques, you will find the Farnsworth method more productive. 73, AA0JK Farnsworth timing Traditionally, reducing the speed of Morse code has been done by making everything take longer, i.e. both the sounds and the silent periods between them. Using Farnsworth timing, characters are sent at the same speed as at higher speeds, while extra spacing is inserted between characters and words to slow the transmission down. The advantage of this is that you get used to recognising characters at a higher speed, and thus it will be easier to increase the speed later on. Using Farnsworth timing is optional in Just Learn Morse Code. The Home <http://www.arrl.org/> uses Farnsworth timing for transmissions, practice and test tapes up to 18 WPM (90 CPM). <http://www.arrl.org/> Home <http://www.arrl.org/> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and res... View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/> Preview by Yahoo Farnsworth timing was invented by Donald R. Farnsworth (W6TTB) in the late 1950s.	[email protected]
FCC may need to intervene to ensure effective antenna rights	FCC may need to intervene to ensure effective antenna rights. QST April 2018 p.75 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
FCC takes action on Baofeng	FCC Takes Action on Company Marketing Unauthorized Two-Way Radio ( Baofeng UV-5R ) Friday, August 03, 2018 https://www.rrmediagroup.com/News/NewsDetails/newsID/17192 Baofeng radio model UV-5R, capable of transmitting on land mobile frequencies using the equipment’s external controls and operating at power levels above those specified in its equipment authorization. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Feed Line	Feed Line Regardless of whether you are operating at HF, VHF or UHF, the quality of your feed line is critical to your station. The feed line (also called the transmission line) is the RF power conduit between your radio and your antenna. All the energy you generate travels to the antenna through the feed line. By the same token, all the signals picked up by your antenna must reach your radio through the same feed line. The problem with any feed line is that it isn’t perfect—it always loses a certain amount of the energy. To complicate matters, all feed lines are not created equal. The amount of loss at any frequency will vary considerably from one type of feed line to another. The most common type of feed line is coaxial cable, or simply coax. It is called coaxial because there are two circular conductors positioned “co-axially” (on the same axis), one inside the other. The inner conductor is usually called the “center conductor.” It is surrounded by a solid or multistranded outer conductor commonly called a “shield.” The shield is usually surrounded by an insulating plastic jacket. There is also insulating material between the center conductor and the shield. This material can be hard plastic, foam plastic or even air. A popular type of feed line for HF use is ladder line. In fact, at HF frequencies it is the most common feed line for random-length dipoles and other antenna designs. Ladder line consists of nothing more than two wires in parallel separated by insulating material. When rating feed lines for loss, we use “decibels (dB) per 100 feet.” If you’re not familiar with the decibel, don’t worry. Just remember that the higher the decibel number, the greater the loss. Feed lines also have a characteristic impedance value measured in ohms. Coaxial cable commonly used for Amateur Radio has an impedance of 50 ohms while ladder line impedances can vary from 300 to 600 ohms. Amateur Radio transceivers are designed to work with an impedance of 50 ohms, so you must use 50 ohm coax, or find a way to convert the 300 to 600 ohm impedance of ladder line to 50 ohms. If your radio “sees” anything other than 50 ohms, it will reduce its output to protect itself from the possible damage that can result in a high SWR condition. If you are using an antenna that is designed to deliver a 50-ohm impedance, it is best to use a coaxial feed line to provide a 50-ohm antenna system impedance for your transceiver. Even these 50 ohm antennas can be a little “off” at times, so you may need to tune them by physically cutting or adjusting the antenna to the correct length, as we discussed earlier, or by adjusting a matching section at the antenna. The other approach is to use a device called an antenna tuner to transform the impedance of the antenna system to 50 ohms for your radio without physically adjusting the antenna at all. An antenna tuner is a kind of adjustable impedance transformer. Some tuners operate manually; you twist the knobs until the SWR meter shows a 1:1 SWR, or something reasonably close to it. Other tuners are automatic and do all the adjustments for you. Taking the antenna tuner approach is not a good idea when you are using coaxial cable under high (greater than 3:1) SWR conditions. The tuner may provide the 50 ohm match to your radio, but the mismatch and high SWR still exists between the antenna tuner and the antenna! This translates to high losses in the coaxial cable. On the other hand, using an antenna tuner with ladder line is a good way to go – at least for HF work. At HF frequencies, the loss in ladder line is so low, you can still see good results even when the SWR is horrendous. The antenna tuner provides the 50 ohm match to your radio and you really don’t care what the SWR is between the tuner and the antenna. So which type of feed line should you use at your station? Fortunately, the answer is simple: You want the feed line that has the lowest loss at the highest frequency you want to operate. As you probably guessed, low-loss feed lines are more expensive. Some of the low-loss feed lines are also rigid and hard to work with (they don’t bend easily). A little planning and common sense goes a long way when it comes to selecting feed line. In a mobile installation, you can use an inexpensive feed line such as RG-58 because you’re only using a short length. As long as the SWR is low, the loss will be acceptable. However, if you have an antenna that is 100 feet from your radio and you are operating at, say, 440 MHz, RG-58 would be an extraordinarily bad choice! For this installation you’ll need to invest in something much better—probably LMR-400 or Belden 9913. For base stations in particular, always buy the lowest-loss coax you can afford. Since you’ll probably be using your feed line for several years or longer, you want something that can support your changing interests. For instance, 100 feet of LMR-400 is overkill quality for a station that only operates on the 40-meter band. But if you someday want to switch to 440 MHz, you’ll be glad that you already have a low-loss feed line in place! 73, AA0JK * <http://www.arrl.org/images/view/Licensing__Education_/Getting_on_the_Air/RG58.jpg> RG-58 * <http://www.arrl.org/images/view/Licensing__Education_/Getting_on_the_Air/Ladder_Line.gif> Ladder Line	[email protected]
Feed Lines	Regardless of whether you are operating at HF, VHF or UHF, the quality of your feed line is critical to your station. The feed line (also called the transmission line) is the RF power conduit between your radio and your antenna. All the energy you generate travels to the antenna through the feed line. By the same token, all the signals picked up by your antenna must reach your radio through the same feed line. Read more at http://www.arrl.org/feed-lines# In addition to what we discussed last Wednesday, additional information can be found in W1ZR's book, The Care and Feeding of Transmission Lines. (ISBN 978-0-87259-478-4) 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Field Day Locations - How to find them	Go to: http://www.arrl.org/field-day-locator Information about the Colorado QRP Club's Field Day Site... W0CQC Colorado QRP Club 7995 Spirit Ranch Road Golden, CO GOTA: YES Talk-in: 145.145 Contact: Frank Ivan 303 601-4047 [email protected] http://www.cqc.org 73 DE K0RAR Rob Rude	[email protected]
Field Day Setup	Hi All, In addition to any questions that come up during the 19:30 Wednesday night Ham Learning Net, I hope we can talk a little about station setup for field day, anything from shelter and power to rigs and antennas. Talk to you on Wednesday!	[email protected]
Filters	Filters A filter is an electric circuit (often called a network) that allows certain frequencies to pass but rejects (attenuates) other unwanted frequencies. In general, filters are one of four types - Lowpass, Highpass and Bandpass (Notch) and Bandstop. Low Pass (LP) Filter A low pass filter is designed to pass low frequency signals and to block those above a certain design frequency. In ham radio these are typically used to block VHF <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=VHF> harmonics <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Harmonics> of HF <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=HF> transmissions that interfere with TV reception. Inductive <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=File:Vk4yeh_lowpass_inductive.jpg> The impedance <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Impedance> of the inductor <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Inductors> L1 increases with increasing frequency. The increase in impedance blocks high frequency signals from reaching the load. Capacitive <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=File:Vk4yeh_lowpass_capacitive.jpg> The impedance <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Impedance> of the capacitor <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Capacitors> C1 decreases with increasing frequency. High frequencies are shorted out by this low impedance in parallel with the load. Most of the source voltage is dropped across the serier resistor R1. Which one do I use? The inductive LP filter is often the preferred filter in AC - DC power supply design. It is used here becasue of its ability to filter out the left over "ripple" created when AC is converted to DC in a Rectifier Circuits <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Rectifier&action=edit&redlink=1> circuit. The addition of a series resistor in the capacitive LP filter is often undesirable in this application as it increases the internal resistane of the power supply circuit. Capacitive LP circuits in situations where it is desirable for the resistive reactance is to be a minimum. In addition, capacitors tend not to "couple" with other components (generate interference in or receive interference from other components in the form of electric or magnetic fields). What is cut-off frequency? The cut-off frequency of a capacitive LP filter is the frequency above which the output voltage falls below 70.7% of the input voltage. For a simple capacitive filter as described above, the cutoff frequency is given by: $f_{cutoff} = \frac{1}{2\pi RC}$ R = the resistance of the series resistor R1 C is the capacitance of the capacitor C1 High Pass Filter High Pass filters allow the transmission of high frequency transmissions and block frequencies below the design frequency. Capacitive <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=File:VK4YEH_capacitive_HPF.jpg> The impedance of the capacitor C1 increases with decreasing frequency. High impedance at the capacitor blocks low frequency signals. Inductive <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=File:Vk4yeh_inductive_HPF.jpg> The impedance of the inductor L1 decreases with decreasing frequency. Low frequency signals are in effect shorted out by the inductor with most of the voltage drom occuring at the series resistor R1. the cut-off frequency of a high pass filter is the frequency below which the voltage across the load is 70.7% of the input voltage. Band Pass Filters Band Pass filters allow a specific band of frequencies to pass and block all those above and below. These are typically used in repeater instalations to "notch" the frequency of the repeater and reject all unwanted frequencies. <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=File:Vk4yeh_bandpass_block.jpg> As the diagram above indicates, a bandpass filter is created by combining a low-pass and a high-pass filter. Obly desired frequencies are allowed to pass. Capacitive <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=File:Vk4yeh_capacitive_bpf.jpg> The components R1 and C1 fulfill the low-pass features of the filter. C2 then becomes the high pass section of the filter. Inductive <http://www.amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=File:Vk4yeh_inductive_bpf.jpg> Components R1 and L1 complete the high=pass section of the filter, while L2 filters out low frequencies. Band Stop Filters These filters block specific bands and allow those above and below to pass. Filters Tutorials http://www.electronics-tutorials.com/filters/filters.htm Passband tuning manipulates the tuning circuitry of the receiver. * If the filter is made narrower, it allows "close together" signals to be separated - one is rejected by the filter, one is allowed to pass through. This is kind of like the equalizer on a music stereo system---you can turn the bass and treble down to hear the mids more clearly. Narrowing the passband is the best way to pick out narrow band signals (like CW and narrow band digimodes) from a noisy band. * If the filter is set to be wider, the listener can hear signals further away from the center frequency. Imagine listening to broadcast radio on AM 790. If you have a tuning circuit that has a wide passband, you could simultaneously listen to AM 760, AM 830, etc. This can be useful when you are scanning around looking for a station. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Filters and Impedance Matching,	Filters and Impedance Matching, KE0OG Dave Casler Amateur Extra Lesson 6.4, Filters and Impedance Matching, 11th Edition <http://dcasler.com/2016/09/30/ae6-4/> <http://dcasler.com/2016/09/30/ae6-4/> Amateur Extra Lesson 6.4, Filters and Impedance Mat... <http://dcasler.com/2016/09/30/ae6-4/> Here’s your video introduction to Section 6.4, “Filters and Impedance Matching,” from the 11th Edition of the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. ... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2016/09/30/ae6-4/> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
Fire Extinguisher Use	Fire in the Shack or mobile equipment. Proper Extinguisher and its use can be critical. OSHA Video: https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-avast-brwsr001&hsimp=yhs-brwsr001&hspart=avast&p=fire+extinguisher+training#id=2&vid=399af81e284a7ceb502321f9629ebd82&action=click <http://www.fire-cover.net/resources/extinguisherchart%5B1%5D.jpg.opt398x353o0%2C0s398x353.jpg> https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/evacuation/portable_use.html <https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.jtp_7oeDXp07gKRFd60i0QEsDH&pid=15.1&P=0&w=255&h=171> Any additional questions should be directed to your local fire department. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Follow up on Mighty-Woof antennas	Hi All, I really enjoyed the discussion on antennas, and I was really impressed with the performance of Rudy's "Mighty-Woof" dual band. I will probably fabricate one this week, and test it out soon. If you are interested, here is a link to a set of construction plans: http://www.w0tlm.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Building-Copper-Pipe-antennas-Al-WB0TGE.pdf Jim -- Jim Gunderson 303-725-5814 AD0ZM [email protected]	[email protected]
Foundations of Amateur Radio	Foundations of Amateur Radio Nothing like the standard of Morse Code https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/nothing-like-the- standard-of-morse-code.626095/ Provided by Jed - KD0YMG Thanks Jed. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Foundations of Amateur Radio	Foundations of Amateur Radio Nothing like the standard of Morse Code https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/nothing-like-the- standard-of-morse-code.626095/ Provided by Jed - KD0YMG Thanks Jed. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Fox hunt ham radio hidden transmitter hunting	Fox Hunt Ham Radio Hidden Transmitter Hunting <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQSiTqH9Dzw> https://youtu.be/eQSiTqH9Dzw http://www.arrl.org/direction-finding RADIO DIRECTION FINDING PROJECTS http://www.theleggios.net/wb2hol/projects/rdf/rdf.htm 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
Fox Hunting Antenna	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJgGV39FAsI Using your 2m handheld to find that interference. There are several youtube video's and web sites on making, using Fox hunting techniques, to find and eliminate that annoying noise. Have fun. 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Fractal Antenna	Fractal antennas for Ham Radio <http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,72394.0.html> http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,72394.0.html 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
Free $25 Gift Certificate for ARRL Books from ARRL	Anybody want it? Expires 31DEC2016. I won it at a hamfest and don't need it. Lee N4TCW Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android>	[email protected]
Free APRS Software	APRSISCE for Windows Mobile and Win32 APRSISCE on Windows Mobile requires a device with an internal GPS and an unlimited data connection. It displays OpenStreetMap.org maps in realtime as you move and zoom. APRSIS32 works on Windows machines (including 7 as a non-administrator) and is otherwise a near-duplicate of APRSISCE so you can have one program on both your home and mobile platforms. APRSISCE/32 is an Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) program, primarily intended for Windows and Windows Mobile (CE), although it will run on Linux and Mac OS under wine. It does not require any GPS device if you desire to run as a fixed location station. With a GPS unit it will allow you to go mobile. To learn more about APRSISCE or APRSSI32 please join the Yahoo Group: APRSISCE http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aprsisce/ or visit http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/start 73 DE K0RAR Rob Rude	[email protected]
FT8 and MSK144	FT8 and MSK144 FT8 Mode is Latest Bright Shiny Object in Amateur Radio Digital World http://www.arrl.org/news/ft8-mode-is-latest-bright-shiny-object-in-amateur-radio-digital-world https://youtu.be/QoCngsKW9tc An Introduction to WSJT-X http://youtah.com/2017/05/an-introduction-to-wsjt-x-presentation-notes/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
FT8 to be Permitted in 2019 ARRL RTTY Roundup	http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ft8-to-be-permitted-in-2019-arrl-rtty-roundup [UPDATED 2018-10-17 @ 1735 UTC] The ARRL Contest Branch has announced that participants in the 2019 ARRL RTTY Roundup <http://www.arrl.org/rtty-roundup> will be permitted to use the new FT8 protocol, which is part of the WSJT-X <https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html> software suite. The RTTY Roundup takes place January 5 - 6, 2019. A "Practice Contest" has been set for October 24 UTC (Thursday, October 25 in North American time zones). Details are below. “Even though digital modes other than RTTY have been permitted in the RTTY Roundup for 30 years, FT8 was excluded in 2018, because it could not manage the required exchanges,” ARRL Contest Branch Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, said. “Through the work of the WSJT-X development team, the latest version of FT8 can handle the necessary exchanges that earlier versions were unable to do.” Some limitations will apply to FT8 entrants. Participants must use WSJT-X version 2.0 <https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/New_Features_WSJT-X_2.0.txt> or later to ensure they are able to transmit and receive the exchange messages the event requires. No unattended operation, including QSO/macro automations, will be allowed. Neither is FT8’s Fox-and-Hounds mode; each contact must be carried out in a one-to-one mode, manually accepting/logging each contact. Since ARRL contest rules regarding spotting assistance prohibit the use of “automated, multi-channel decoders” by Single-Operator entrants, stations using software that decodes more than one FT8 signal at a time will have to enter as Single-Operator Unlimited or as Multioperator, just as PSK participants have had to do in the past when using fldigi or DigiPan software. Logging software developers have been advised that “DG” will be accepted as a mode abbreviation for all digital QSOs other than RTTY, which will continue to be designated as “RY.” This will assist the ARRL Contest Branch in distinguishing RTTY from other digital-mode contacts in order to assess the popularity of each. Logs designating all contacts with “RY” will be accepted, however. The Contest Branch is encouraging all participants to make the use of FT8 a success in RTTY Roundup by managing frequency selection and being patient with new contest operators. FT8 users also are advised to spread out to help increase decoding and contact success. The FT8 users’ groups and online discussions will offer information about alternate carrier frequencies for FT8. “This is a great opportunity for beginners interested in digital mode contesting,” Jahnke said. “If you are a first-time RTTY, FT8, or other digital-mode contester, understand that high power and large antennas are not necessary for successful decodes.”Complete rules <http://www.arrl.org/rtty-roundup> are on the ARRL website. Short “Practice Contest” Set for ARRL RTTY Roundup Participants Planning to Use FT8 A 1-hour “practice contest” will be held next week on Wednesday, October 24, 0200 –0300 UTC (Thursday, October 25, in North American time zones). Use dial frequency 7.078 kHz, moving up in 2 kHz increments if interference is too great. To participate you must use WSJT-X version 2.0.0-rc3 <https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html> . Installation packages for Windows, Linux, and macOS are near the bottom of the page. This version is “Release Candidate 3,” a beta-test version. A full release of WSJT-X 2.0 is targeted for release on December 10. There’s also a revised Quick-Start Guide <https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/Quick_Start_WSJT-X_2.0.pdf> to WSJT-X 2.0-rc3. FT8 co-developer Joe Taylor, K1JT, advises reading the entire document before using WSJT-X 2.0. (Changes in RC3 relative to RC2 are described starting on page 7.) Some important reminders: * On the “Settings/Advanced tab”, check the boxes that say “Always generate 77-bit messages,” “Decode only 77-bit messages,” and “ARRL RTTY Roundup.” In the field labeled “Exch,” enter the 2- or 3-letter abbreviation for your state or province (US/Canadian stations), or enter DX if you are not in the US or Canada. * Be sure that 7.078 appears in your drop-down frequency list for FT8 mode. You might need to do a reset on the Settings/Frequencies tab. If the subband starting at 7.078 becomes overcrowded, move to a higher dial frequency in 2 kHz increments — 7.080, 7.082, etc. Type Ctrl+Shift+F12 to move up by 2 kHz, or Ctrl+Shift+F11 to move down by 2 kHz. * Do not use a compound or nonstandard call sign in this event. Planning is underway for one or more dedicated FT8 contests to be held in the next few months. — Thanks to Joe Taylor, K1JT	[email protected]
Fw: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019	I FOUND THE SCRIPT FOR ARES BUT WHERE DO I FIND THE SCRIPT FOR DRC... Barbara Stuart KD0SYD 303-319-1506 ________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of Barbara Stuart [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Monday, June 10, 2019 12:40 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019 Larry, I want to develop a comfort with being NET control. In fact, I signed up to be net control for our ARES group this week, and I don't have a clue! One of the member messages says there is an ARES script on our website. But I didn't find it. So, if I can get a little help the first time out, I will take some nets. In fact I would consider July 3rd for starters. Barbara Stuart KD0SYD 303-319-1506 ________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2019 8:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019 We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in July and August for the following dates: July 3 - Need a volunteer July10 - Need a volunteer July 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting July 24 - Need a volunteer July 31 - Need a volunteer August 7 - Need a volunteer August 14 - Need a volunteer August 21 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting August 28 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
FW: Still have a couple of seats	Lee N4TCW Where's Lee? http://map.findu.com/n4tcw -----Original Message----- From: Emit Hurdelbrink [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2017 2:50 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Schroder, Robert; [email protected]; Glen Newell; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Amanda Alden; Randy Councell, N0OEM, CoCEM; Jeff Potter Subject: Still have a couple of seats Good afternoon team I still have a couple of seats if you know of anyone who did not get to register for the workshop before co.train.org shutdown the process. Have them email me ASAP. Also, we have been informed that a representative from DHS OEC might be in town to monitor the class. Thanks. -- Repectfully, Emit Hurdelbrink (303) 324-3416 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 2016.0.7998 / Virus Database: 4756/14004 - Release Date: 02/23/17 Internal Virus Database is out of date.	[email protected]
Fwd: [Rmham-university] DMR Basics for Amateur Radio	RMHam provides good information on DMR radio programming. If you're interested, it is an easy way to get their information without travelling. AD∅GX -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Rmham-university] DMR Basics for Amateur Radio From: Willem Schreuder via Rmham-university Sent: Tuesday, July 2, 2019, 14:59 To: [email protected] CC: As part of RMHAM's Continuing Education program, Mike Lozano will present a one hour online training on "DMR Basics for Amateur Radio" on Wednesday, Jul 24, 2019 at 07:00 PM Mountain Time. This session is for Amateur Radio operators and new Hams who are just getting into DMR. The session will cover the basics of DMR: What it is, how it differs from analog amateur radio repeaters and radios, and the building blocks of how to program a channel in a DMR radio. Demonstrations in this session will use the Anytone programming software, but the concepts will apply to any DMR radio. Please view the following video before attending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0yzn2rckEo The session will take the form of an online Zoom Meeting. Topic: DMR Basics for Amateur Radio Time: Jul 24, 2019 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join the Zoom Meeting using this link https://zoom.us/j/956756433 All you need is a web browser, audio and video is included, or if you have audio problems do: One tap mobile +16699006833,,956756433# US (San Jose) +19292056099,,956756433# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Mike is THE authority on this topic and an excellent instructor. Please encourage people new to DMR to participate in this zoom meeting. 73 Willem AC0KQ RMHAM Director for Continuing Education ================================================================ Dr. Willem A. Schreuder, President, Principia Mathematica Address: 445 Union Blvd, Suite 230, Lakewood, CO 80228, USA Tel: (303) 716-3573 Fax: (303) 716-3575 WWW: http://www.prinmath.com <http://www.prinmath.com> Email: [email protected] _______________________________________________ Rmham-university mailing list [email protected] http://lists.rmham.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/rmham-university ____________________________________________________________ 1 Weird Trick That "Forces" Your Eye To 20/20 Vision -Try It Igenics <http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3142/5d265781662d057801438st01vuc> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3142/5d265781662d057801438st01vuc <https://d32oduq093hvot.cloudfront.net/icons/sponsoredlinksby.png>	[email protected]
G5RV - New and Improved - the ZS6BKW	ZS6BKW did some computer modeling and built a new and improved G5RV antenna. It is called the ZS6BKW. It is available from W8AMZ Home <http://w8amz.com> <http://w8amz.com> W8AMZ Home <http://w8amz.com> Check out http://w8amz.com! Home Page View on w8amz.com <http://w8amz.com> Preview by Yahoo The antenna is naturally resonant on 10, 12, 17, 20, and 40 meters which means you don't need a tuner. With an antenna tuner you can work 6, 15,30, 60, and 80 meters. It is rated for 2000 watts. The cost was $82.00 including shipping and I used PayPal to buy it. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
G5RV Question	Question: Would the G5RV perform better using just a twin lead feed line or just coax? Why does it use both in its feed line? The G5 RV is a great antenna. There is no need to modify it. To do so will not gain any performance characteristics of the antenna, just the opposite would result. The twin-lead ladder-line is cut to a specific length to act as a matching network or sometimes referred to as an impedance transformer. The feed line is a critical component that needs to match the impedance of the antenna to the transmitter thus, transferring power efficiently to the antenna. If these impedances are not matched, it can cause a condition called Standing wave - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_wave> on the feed line, in which the RF energy is reflected back toward the transmitter, wasting energy and possibly overheating the transmitter. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_wave> Standing wave - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_wave> In physics, a standing wave – also known as a stationary wave – is a wave in a medium in which each point on the axis of the wave has an associated constant a... View on en.wikipedia.org <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_wave> Preview by Yahoo The degree of mismatch between the feedline and the antenna is measured by the SWR meter (standing wave ratio meter). The goal is to have all the power from the transmitter totally absorbed in the antenna. A 1:1 SWR. Hope this helps. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
G5RV vs ZS6BKW vs Fan Dipole vs Trap Dipole antennas	G5RV vs ZS6BKW vs Fan Dipole vs Trap Dipole antennas Interesting Video. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=antenna+fan+dipole&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=281FD08560368F7512AE281FD08560368F7512AE Enjoy, 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
General Class	Lakewood CO 80228 LICENSING CLASS 05/26/2018 Start/End Dates: 05/26/2018 - 05/26/2018 Times: 08:00 - 17:00 # of Sessions: 1 Class level: General Morse code offered: No Pre register required: Yes Fee: 0 Pre Study required: Yes Class Type: Weekend/One Day Exam offered: Yes Sponsoring Club/Organization: Denver Radio Club Instructor: W1ZRV Contact: Will Perkins W1ZRV Phone: (770) 508-9520 Email: [email protected] Location: LDS Church 13206 Green Mountain Drive Lakewood, CO 80228 Additional Information: Preregistration Required Details will be emailed in response to registration 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Get On The Air Resources	http://Arrl.org/home New Hams Get On The Air Resources: Contact Basics: Good Amateur Practices http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Get%20on%20the%20Air/Comm%20w%20Other%20Hams-Q%20Signals.pdf Your First Stations http://www.arrl.org/your-first-station Building Simple Antennas http://www.arrl.org/building-simple-antennas Making Your First Contact http://www.arrl.org/making-your-first-contact Operating Tips Listen to other hams making contacts to familiarize yourself with the process, but don't be afraid to make your first contact. The more contacts you make, the more proficient you will become. Questions? Join us Wednesday nights, Except the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM, 145.490 - w/100 Hz PL Tone & Linked to 448.625 - w/100Hz PL Tone. (Note: The third Wednesday of the month ( 7:00 pm ) is devoted to the DRC club meeting. Join us at 6:00 pm for our Elmer session to get help and answers to your Amateur Radio question. See the w0tx web site for additional information. [email protected]), Questions can also be directed to the Denver Radio Clubs Elmer at: [email protected] ( Elmer / Mentor - The term "Elmer" means someone who provides personal guidance and assistance in advancing the Amateur Radio hobby. ) 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Getting over that fear	I haven’t done anything on HF (or VHF simplex) yet - just the nets. I’ve analyzed what is going on with me, and found an old friend (who I didn’t know was a ham) who has the same problems: 1) I’m afraid of doing something wrong - particularly jumping all over someone I can’t hear 2) I’m not quick enough on the draw to tailgate on a QSO or join an interesting discussion 3) It’s hard to remember the specifics of sending CQ, and how to start the QSO that results. 4) I haven’t yet developed the habit of saying “over” and identifying myself. Well, I’ve looked all over for advice - there’s a few paragraphs in the ARRL Operating Manual (it took me several months to find it), and Ham Radio for Dummies is a GREAT resource, but this document has an actual script! http://www.hamradio-operating-ethics.org/files/36-Eth-operating-EN-IARU-R2-V3-CORR-2011.pdf It has the additional value of having the “seal of approval” of the IARU, and stresses the ethics of community behavior on the air. Ward Silver, in the Dummies book, says it doesn’t hurt to write a script for the first few QSOs, until it comes naturally. The PDF document tells you what to put in the script. BTW, Silver wrote the first chapter of the ARRL Operating Handbook - he’s a real Elmer. I have other problems with HF, primarily because I am antenna-impaired (but have a very good radio - an FT857D), but knowing what to do should not be a major obstacle. The Learning Net gives me an opportunity to practice something else I have trouble with: hearing and understanding names and call signs. What I have been doing is to write down every check in as they happen, then compare it with the Net Control’s acknowledgment. When I get closer to 90% right, I’ll volunteer to be Net Control! I’m also discovering that I haven’t forgotten my Morse Code from many years ago when I had the first of a series of lapsed licenses. In fact, using the Farnsworth method, I can copy 20 wpm letters sent with 8 wpm spacing - much better than I did when I got my initial Technician’s license in 1978! I found my old log books and saw that my very first phone QSO on 10 meters (from Hackensack, NJ) was Alamagordo, NM, with 100W. Of course, that was with a huge trapped vertical that my HOA would probably frown on today. That, my CW practice, and participation in VHF repeater-based nets, certainly give me encouragement. I have to be patient, and keep pushing my personal envelope. See you tonight, Ed	[email protected]
Getting the best performance from your antenna.	Getting the best performance from your antenna. Most modern ham radio transceivers are very efficient and quite similar in characteristics both when receiving and transmitting. In fact, the differences between today's equipment are so minimal that how well your station works is almost entirely a function of the antenna and feedline. So you should pay close attention to how well your antenna system is working. How well an antenna system works depends on a lot of variables. Radio signals are affected by antenna efficiency, nearby objects, intervening terrain, weather, feedline efficiency and more. It is rare that we can control all factors so we try to take command of what we can control: the antenna system, consisting of the antenna and feedline. The most common piece of test equipment used to tune and test antenna systems is an SWR meter. This handy device can give you a lot of information about an antenna. It can tell you if it's too long or too short. It can tell you an antenna's resonant frequency. It can help you adjust antenna impedance. Unstable SWR readings are usually an indication of problems in your feedline or antenna. SWR In A Nutshell SWR or Standing Wave Ratio is a measurement of antenna efficiency. When you transmit you are sending Radio Frequency energy along your feedline (usually coax) to your antenna. The antenna then converts this RF energy into Electro-Magnetic energy which is radiated into space. If the antenna and feedline are not working at peak efficiency some of this energy is reflected back to your transmitter along the feedline. Because reflected power contributes nothing to your transmitted signal it is essentially a waste of energy. SWR LOSS ERP 1.0:1 0.0% 100.0% 1.1:1 0.2% 99.8% 1.2:1 0.8% 99.2% 1.3:1 1.7% 98.3% 1.4:1 2.8% 97.2% 1.5:1 4.0% 96.0% 1.6:1 5.3% 94.7% 1.7:1 6.7% 93.3% 1.8:1 8.2% 91.8% 2.0:1 11.1% 88.9% 2.2:1 14.1% 85.9% 2.4:1 17.0% 83.0% 2.6:1 19.8% 80.2% 3.0:1 25.0% 75.0% 4.0:1 36.0% 64.0% 5.0:1 44.4% 55.6% 6.0:1 51.0% 49.0% 7.0:1 56.3% 43.8% 8.0:1 60.5% 39.5% 9.0:1 64.0% 36.0% 10.0:1 66.9% 33.1% The difference between transmitted or "Forward" energy and the unradiated or "Reflected" energy can be measured and expressed as a ratio. This ratio can be calculated by hand as: SWR = Forward + Reflected / Forward - Reflected Most SWR meters are pre-scaled to let you read this ratio directly from their faces. On a single needle meter the ratio is read directly after calibrating for Forward energy. On dual needle meters the SWR is read from markings at the intersection of the two needles. The table on the right shows the losses in radiated EM energy with increasing SWR ratios. Of course the goal is always a 1:1 SWR, which means your antenna is effectively putting all of the RF energy into the air. In most cases SWR under 1.5:1 is considered acceptable. I generally strive for 1.2:1 or less in my experimental work. As SWR increases not only do you begin to notice decreases in performance, the levels of standing waves on your coax increase which may contribute to"RF in the shack" problems and interference with other electronics in your immediate area. In fact, when troubleshooting RFI problems in the past I've noticed the stations most prone to cause interference to televisions, phones, etc. are the ones with high SWR readings from their antenna systems. In severe cases transmitters have actually been damaged by high SWR. Solid state transmitters are far more prone to fail with high levels of returned energy than tube transmitters ever were. While most mid to high end radios do incorporate some kind of built in high SWR protection, most entry level and many older radios do not. This is why most SWR meters have a red marking from about 3:1 up. It's there to warn you that it may be unsafe to operate your transmitter at anything but minimum power. Feedline Issues Coaxial cable, the most common feedline, delivers energy to an antenna in an unequal or "unbalanced" state. RF energy is delivered to the antenna along the center lead. In a perfect system with a 1:1 SWR there will be no current flowing on the coax shield at all. All RF power from your transmitter is radiated away by the antenna. However, antennas are seldom perfect and quite often there is current flowing on the shield of the coax. The worst of these conditions occurs when feeding a balanced antenna such as a dipole or loop antenna with coax. This is a natural mismatch in feed methods --balanced antenna : unbalanced feedline-- that just begs for problems. The illustration on the right shows the end of a piece of coax where it connects to a dipole antenna. The arrows represent a moment in time. The blue arrows represent antenna currents. If the antenna cannot get rid of all of the RF energy current will flow on the inside of the coax shield. This is normal and in this condition the currents are fully contained within the coax. However, when a balancing mismatch occurs, it is entirely possible for current to flow on the outside of the coax shield, as shown by the red arrow. This undesirable current is not contained inside the coax and can radiate from the coaxial feedline, getting into nearby electronics in very undesirable ways. This is called "common mode" current since it is actually in phase with the center lead of the coax. This can also happen with unbalanced antennas as well. This most often occurs where the antenna or it's support structure is not grounded or when the antenna's "groundplane" is less than adequate. If you are having common mode current problems you will notice the SWR of your antenna system changing during a rain storm or when the coax is moved or touched. In severe cases, touching your radio equipment can affect the SWR of your antenna. A very simple way to test for common mode currents is to suspend your coax away from the antenna's support structures, take a reading and then see if the SWR changes when you place it against the support structures. Fortunately there are relatively easy fixes for this problem... If you are feeding a balanced antenna such as a dipole or loop you should always use a Balun designed for the range of frequencies in use. A balun is a transformer mechanism that takes the naturally unequal signal from coax and transforms it to a balanced 2 wire signal delivering equal but opposite energies to both sides of the antenna. You are thus feeding a balanced antenna with a balanced signal which should keep both feedline and antenna happy. If you are feeding an unbalanced antenna such as a mobile whip, groundplane or colinear antenna you can add a common mode choke. This can often be as simple as a few coiled up turns of coax positioned near the antenna. The choke forms an inductor with the outside of the coax shield making it an uninviting place for current to flow. (The internal signals should not be affected) The size of the coil and the number of turns is best determined experimentally; use just enough to eliminate the problem. An excellent article on the construction of common mode chokes, also called Ugly Baluns , can be found on the Ham Universe website. Despite their larger sizes on HF, the VHF and UHF versions are actually quite compact. As the photo on the left shows, for some of my 2 meter antenna projects, I simply wound 5 turns of the RG-8x coax right around the mast pipe and the antenna settled right in. It is a good idea to use common mode chokes or baluns on all your projects. While not absolutely necessary in all cases, this is a simple precaution that harms nothing if not needed.	[email protected]
GNU Radio (SDR) Conference in Boulder, CO 12-16SEPT2016 (Pay/Free) and Great Scott Gadgets (HackRF) Open House 16SEPT2016 (Free)	http://gnuradio.org/grcon-2016/ https://greatscottgadgets.com/2016/07-26-open-house-invitation/ Lee N4TCW Where's Lee? http://map.findu.com/n4tcw	[email protected]
Go Box and AlphLoop Mag Loop Antenna	Hurricane Matthew Ham Radio Preparations with AlphaLoop Magnetic Loop Antenna https://youtu.be/lBvoWTZ-u4g?list=PLUUIlmvo56AU6HMMqfzo3FTGMP8B9rWmo 73, Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo1.gif>	[email protected]
Go-Box	Amateur (Ham) Radio "Go-Box" Pelican case http://www.n1vqw.net/go-box/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
GoBox - Amateur Radio Station KR7RK / ARRL Limited Space Antennas	GoBox - Amateur Radio Station KR7RK <http://kr7rk.com/gobox.htm> kr7rk.com/gobox.htm This page documents how I built a "Go Box" portable amateur radio station. It's my hope that this will give you some ideas to build your own Go Box. http://kr7rk.com/gobox.htm Limited Space and Indoor Antennas A "full-size" antenna, such as a half-wave dipole, has a number of advantages, but smaller antennas can work very well, too. If you live in an apartment or condominium, or in certain communities, you may be restricted to the use of small or hidden radiators. ARRL http://www.arrl.org/limited-space-and-indoor-antennas 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Google’s Gboard keyboard now lets you communicate through Morse code on both Android and iOS	Google’s Gboard keyboard now lets you communicate through Morse code on both Android and iOS https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/11/17561958/google-gboard-morse-code-communication-feature	[email protected]
GPS left on dashboard in the sun Explodes	We recently discussed soldering leads to a memory battery in a transceiver. Applying a hot soldering iron to the battery could have devastating results: http://www.snopes.com/horrors/techno/gpsfire.asp GPS left on dashboard in the sun. Looks like a good lesson to learn. This may also apply to cell phones, tablets, digital cameras, and other devices that use lithium batteries. You think this may be a reason why the US Postal Service will not ship electronic devices that contain lithium batteries? GPS was placed in its bracket in the windshield and left in the sun. The battery overheated and exploded! 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
GPS Space Weather Question	Had a great question from Kevin, AD0GX, for Rob AD0IU. Thought we would share it with you in hopes of stimulating further thoughts and questions for the club presentation. When conditions are ripe for a M-class flare to disrupt ham communications and GPS activity. What causes the GPS disruption? Is the atmosphere disrupting the GPS satellites themselves and there communications, or is there atmospheric refraction of the GPS radio signal? Is that signal refracted from the direct satellite to GPS path to a long path type situation that is disrupting the timing of the three or four satellite signals that confuses the GPS unit into giving erroneous lat/longs? How much error could one expect to see? With APRS, is the reported position of the GPS unit off by a few feet, more? Keven, AD0GX My reply: Keven, Scientists classify solar flares according to their x-ray brightness in the wavelength range 1 to 8 Angstroms. There are 3 categories: X-class flares are big; they are major events that can trigger planet-wide radio blackouts and long-lasting radiation storms. M-class flares are medium-sized; they can cause brief radio blackouts that affect Earth's polar regions. Minor radiation storms sometimes follow an M-class flare. Compared to X- and M-class events, C-class flares are small with few noticeable consequences here on Earth. The x-rays from flares are stopped by our atmosphere well above the Earth's surface. They do disturb the Earth's ionosphere <http://hesperia.gsfc.nasa.gov/sftheory/glossary.htm#IONOSPHERE> , however, which in turn disturbs some radio communications. Along with energetic ultraviolet radiation <http://hesperia.gsfc.nasa.gov/sftheory/glossary.htm#ULTRAVIOLET_RADIATION> , they heat the Earth’s outer atmosphere, causing it to expand. This increases the drag on Earth-orbiting satellites, reducing their lifetime in orbit. Also, both intense radio emission from flares and these changes in the atmosphere can degrade the precision of Global Positioning System (GPS) measurements. One serious problem that can occur during a geomagnetic storm is damage to Earth-orbiting satellites, especially those in high, geosynchronous orbits <http://hesperia.gsfc.nasa.gov/sftheory/glossary.htm#GEOSYNCHRONOUS> . Communications satellites are generally in these high orbits. Either the satellite becomes highly charged during the storm and a component is damaged by the high current that discharges into the satellite, or a component is damaged by high-energy particles that penetrate the satellite. We are not able to predict when and where a satellite in a high orbit may be damaged during a geomagnetic storm. http://hesperia.gsfc.nasa.gov/sftheory/spaceweather.htm <http://hesperia.gsfc.nasa.gov/sftheory/spaceweather.htm> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Grab and Go / Backpack Home Brew	Grab and Go / Backpack Home Brew Station. https://youtu.be/QTMTvM6U67w 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Great antenna resource for HOA / Apartments	http://www.k4vrc.com/uploads/1/0/1/5/10156032/2015_tvarc_antenna_guide.pdf -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
Greetings from KE0BNJ	Hello everyone. I just joined the group today as I'm studying for the Extra and thought I could use all the help/motivation I can get. I only recently blew through elements two and three at an event to break a testing session record (https://twitter.com/USSJoin/status/500127312168226816) and thought I should just go ahead and go all the way to Extra, VE and help out with next year's effort. Once element four is out of the way I'm interested in studying CW, and eventually look in to some HF hardware. It looks like there is a ton of great information in the historical posts, so I'm going to start there and hopefully make it on to the net this Wednesday. Thanks and 73, --Jake, KE0BNJ	[email protected]
Grounding and Bonding	Grounding and Bonding KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/KjSU4aoT_2s 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur	Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur Proper Station Grounding is Important! Ward Silver, N0AX, ISBN:978-1-62595-065-9 ARRL Item No.:0659 Grounding and Bonding Kits https://www.grainger.com/category/grounding-and-bonding-kits 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Grounding and Lightning Protection	Received this note from Dave, AA0DH. Good information for all to consider when dealing with wiring around the QTH: Fred, here is a good source for grounding and lightning protection rules as defined by the NEC. The link to the attached document is: http://www.mikeholt.com/download.php?file=PDF/Radio_and_Television_2014NEC.pdf. It is based on the 2014 NEC but is a good start. Free access to the current version of the code can be had at: http://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/Free-access. Just an FYI in case someone else wants some info on grounding. AA0DH Dave Thanks Dave, 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Grounding by The Doctor is in and End-Fed Antennas	<https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/300/341128-65306.jpg> https://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/ End-Fed Antennas <https://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/22982375/end-fed-antennas/> April 27, 2017 Grounding <https://www.blubrry.com/arrl_the_doctor_is_in/21811067/grounding/> April 13, 2017 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Grounding Systems for Amateur Radio Stations	Grounding Systems for Amateur Radio Stations http://www.ve3sqb.com/hamaerials/kf6gdj/ Station Ground http://www.w8ji.com/station_ground.htm KIS method, Disconnect radios and accessories from AC power source. Disconnect antennas from radios when not in use. AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Grounding Your Station	For those asking about grounding your station, you may find the following of interest. Ham Station Desk Radio Equipment Ground <http://www.w8ji.com/rfi_rf_grounding.htm> <http://www.w8ji.com/rfi_rf_grounding.htm> Ham Station Desk Radio Equipment Ground <http://www.w8ji.com/rfi_rf_grounding.htm> RF grounding of radio equipment View on http://www.w8ji.com <http://www.w8ji.com/rfi_rf_grounding.htm> Preview by Yahoo ARRL: ARRL Handbook, and ARRL web-site. http://www.arrl.org/ Assorted Grounding Hints and Kinks and Technical Correspondence Martin L. Cardwell, NB3T Articles * Lab Notes - Different Grounds for Different Shacks <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/49680.pdf> QST April 1996, pp. 80-81 * Antennas and Grounds for Apartments <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/128040.pdf> QST December 1980, pp. 40-43 What do you do when the landlord says "no antenna"? http://www.w8ji.com/station_ground.htm http://www.w8ji.com/rfi_rf_grounding.htm Lightning <http://www.w8ji.com/lightning.htm> http://www.w8ji.com/lightning.htm 73, AA0JK Fred <http://www.arrl.org/shop/images/T/xctmp5MX34a.png>	[email protected]
Ham antenna building \| ANTENNA DIMENSION CHART	<https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/0d/33/44/0d3344ff2e3d1c2c358a431c35c042a6.gif> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham College	Working on that amateur radio license? Need a little help? It's time to go to Ham College. This is a great source to study for your license. Slow paced and presents all subjects at levels easily understood. Even if you have your license, this is great review of information you need to know. 73, AA0JK Fred Ham College - The Pilot <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhtMxz-BLzo> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhtMxz-BLzo> Ham College - The Pilot <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhtMxz-BLzo> Ham College is a show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. But us old guys should find it a good review and probably learn... View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhtMxz-BLzo> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Ham Fests and Conventions is the Topic for Feb. 6th Net	Hi, all! We will discuss Ham Fests and Conventions on the Feb. 6th Ham Learning Net. If you have any other topics to discuss, please let us know. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Ham Learning Net Topic for August 14	On August 14th we discussed the following topics: 1) K0BAT's mobil rig and antenna setup 2) Problems and solutions with the Tiny Trak 4 USB computer cable 3) The differences between IRLP and EchoLink 4) RepeaterBook app for iPhone and Android smartphones 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Ham Learning Net Topic for August 31	We discussed the utility of the Harbor Freight 45-wwatt solar panel kit. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Ham Learning Net, Wednesday, 22 November 2017	"Ham Learning Net" reminder When Wednesday, 22 November 2017 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Where 145.490 / 448.625 w/100 Hz PL tone Notes NCS Larry K0LAI From HamLearningNet Calendar	[email protected]
Ham Learning Net, Wednesday, 27 September 2017	"Ham Learning Net" reminder When Wednesday, 27 September 2017 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Where 145.490 / 448.625 w/100 Hz PL tone Notes NCS KD0WMO Steve From HamLearningNet Calendar	[email protected]
Ham Learning Net, Wednesday, 29 November 2017	"Ham Learning Net" reminder When Wednesday, 29 November 2017 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Where 145.490 / 448.625 w/100 Hz PL tone From HamLearningNet Calendar	[email protected]
Ham License Classes	If you know someone wanting to get their Ham Technician license: Technician Class Donita Hilfinger (kc0swx) \| Twitter <https://twitter.com/kc0swx> <https://twitter.com/kc0swx> Donita Hilfinger (kc0swx) \| Twitter <https://twitter.com/kc0swx> The latest Tweets from Donita Hilfinger (@kc0swx) View on twitter.com <https://twitter.com/kc0swx> Preview by Yahoo https://twitter.com/kc0swx <https://twitter.com/kc0swx> [email protected] Register: http://goo.gl/gzg36r RSVP is required When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 28 through November 13,2014, 6PM to 9PM Where: Community of Christ Church 1695 E Orchard Road Greenwood Village, Co. 80121 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Class: Information on W0TX web page, Jim W0TOR, will be holding a class if there is enough interest to form a class. 73 AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham Nation Mobile Antennas	Ham Nation 289, Mobile HF Antennas https://youtu.be/UorZKKLthqI 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham Nation on twit.tv	HAM Nation is the new TWIT show about ham radio. Bob Heil, with various co-hosts and guests will cover the excitement and importance of ham radio - from tossing an antenna wire in a tree allowing you to talk to the world, to the importance of ham radio operators in time of disasters. HAM Nation airs live each Tuesday at 6:00 PT/ 9:00ET on http://live.twit.tv The full archive of Ham Nation video cast may be reviewed and downloaded at http://twit.tv/hn/ New shows become available via the archive on Wednesdays. Show 5 presented originally on 21 June is now available via the archive link listed above and is about Field Day! 73 DE K0RAR Rob Rude	[email protected]
Ham Radio - Crazy antennas and QRP - The baseball diamond backstop	Ham Radio - Crazy antennas and QRP - The baseball diamond backstop https://youtu.be/aYzBq0Ye0lI KC9RLW Kevin 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham Radio – Ancestors of the Internet	Ham Radio – Ancestors of the Internet http://qrznow.com/ham-radio-ancestors-internet-video/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham Radio Adventures Parks on the Air	Ham Radio Adventures Parks on the Air https://youtu.be/xLyAoZr1qhA 73, Fred AA0JK	[email protected]
Ham Radio Basics--How to Call CQ--	Ham Radio Basics--How to Call CQ-- https://youtu.be/bXHWhfgGZps 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham Radio Deluxe 5.24.36	Links to Ham Radio Deluxe 5.24.36 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/69080722/setuphrd52436.exe Manuals https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/69080722/HRD521preliminary-11may.pdf https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/69080722/DM780%20User%20Guide.pdf 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Ham Radio Go-Box	<http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h430/ki4dfc/Ham%20Radio/100_0362.jpg> http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=amateur+radio+go+box&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=664F1225C3E1DFF19493664F1225C3E1DFF19493 Are you ready for that next emergency, Here are some ideas for your Ham Radio Grab and Go portable station. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham Radio hiking gear	Ham Radio hiking gear https://youtu.be/5P_3xHca2-o 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
HAM Radio in an HOA - Backyard MFJ 1620T Hamstick	HAM Radio in an HOA - Backyard MFJ 1620T Hamstick <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ezMjG6y2jQ> https://youtu.be/6ezMjG6y2jQ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham Radio Interview from KCTV in Kansas City, MO	tinyurl.com/42ntagq	[email protected]
Ham Radio Mobile Installation	Ham Radio Mobile Installation http://www.hamradioschool.com/going-mobile-install-a-station-in-your-vehicle-part-1/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham Radio Mobile Van Net Check-in	Ham Radio Comms from the Stealth Van <http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KIo9ipVUBYBz0Aa22XnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTJkM2kyZmJmBHNlYwNjZC1hdHRyBHNsawNzb3VyY2UEdnRpZAMEcnVybANodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PVZWUFZJcEJGNkFz/RV=2/RE=1480640041/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3dVVPVIpBF6As/RK=0/RS=rZIXdyu2BDe5cjrMLGfDHMNn9es-> https://youtu.be/VVPVIpBF6As 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
Ham radio operators help Metro East woman find her son in Harvey	Ham radio operators help Metro East woman find her son in Harvey ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (KMOV.com) - No matter how old her child is, a mother's job never quits. Since the start of Tropical Storm Harvey, Lurlene Williams has been trying to get her son, Jimmie, to come home, but she couldn't get in touch with him. "This lady was doing absolutely everything, given the numbers and was yet not able to contact her son," said St. Clair County Ham Coordinator Eugene Kramer. But Williams wasn't going to quit until her son was found. In an age of instant communication, one of the old school forms of communication proved to be best. http://www.kmov.com/story/36276900/ham-radio-operators-help-metro-east-woman-find-her-son-in-harvey 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
HAM RADIO OPERATORS NEEDED:	HAM RADIO OPERATORS NEEDED: Pasco Co. Florida, needs ham radio operators for Hurricane Irma response. Are you prepared for the next major emergency. Fire, Floods, Tornadoes. When the need arises, be ready to step in and fill the communication needs of your community. When all else fails Amateur Radio will be there. Become a net control operator. We here at the Denver Radio Clubs Learning Net can provide you with all you need to learn and gain experience that could some day fill the needs for emergency communications. EmComm In the event of emergencies , or other public service, the amateur radio community is always ready to help. If you have an interest in participating, when the need arises, learn and train now to be prepared. For additional information contact our EmComm Coordinators for detailed information: EmComm Coordinators: KE0HFH Michael Vespoli, [email protected] AD0UZ, Brennan Pate, [email protected] Pasco Co. needs ham radio operators http://www.rightrelevance.com/search/articles/hero?article=d2a507374b20df1f23d004a0ab515e1875753c8d&query=ham%20radio&taccount=hamradio_rr … <https://t.co/7uSdkRkE4G> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham Radio Simplex Frequencies	Ham Radio Simplex Frequencies http://www.algissalys.com/amateur-radio/ham-radio-simplex-frequencies-for-2-meter-70cm-and-more 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Ham Radio Survey Results	Last night on the Learning Net, Steve posed an interesting question about keeping new hams interested and involved in the hobby. This was based on an article published in the Roundtable, by (I think) KB6NU. Here's a survey that someone did online showing ham attitudes and operating practices, and some other interesting info. Thought it might be a nice follow up: https://sway.com/dBedey0zHZEjk0Xt I found it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/5x30i9/amateur_radio_survey_results/ You'll note that Dan (KB6NU) seems to have reached out to the survey author, and hopefully he'll have another interesting article to share. W2PBR	[email protected]
Ham shack Diagnostics	Hi All, I spent the weekend moving my 'shack' from one end of the house to the other. Which meant disconnecting, re-routing, and reconnecting feed lines, power lines, and ground lines. This got me to thinking about the range of diagnostics needed to confirm the everything was back up and operating properly. What tests do you rely on to do a station health check? Of course an SWR test is required, so I found this quick step by step: https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/antennas-propagation/vswr-return-loss/how-to-use-vswr-meter.php Here is the video version: https://youtu.be/qSea5FjcTDE Talk with you on the net! 73 Jim	[email protected]
Hams on the Air - QST	Fred, Don’t think that it was going to be unnoticed. Your name shows up in the December 2016 issue of QST on page 63. You certainly get around! By the way, I appreciate the emails you provide for the Learning Net on education as evidenced below. Keep up the great work. Kevin AD0GX From: [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2016 21:42 To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Kit Building for the Radio Amateur Kit Building for the Radio Amateur Dave Casler KE0OG https://youtu.be/IJck_2VOqjA 73 AA0JK Fred ____________________________________________________________ 'Erin' From Happy Days Looks Like Now Is Insane trend-chaser.com <http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3142/5838ef31e4cd96f307bddst02duc> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3142/5838ef31e4cd96f307bddst02duc <https://d32oduq093hvot.cloudfront.net/icons/sponsoredlinksby.png>	[email protected]
Handheld Radio Field Guide	Handheld Radio Field Guide Andrew Cornwall, KF7CCC, VE1CCC http://handheldradio.net/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Harvey Aftermath: Ham Radio	HARVEY AFTERMATH: Ham Radio activated for emergency communication http://www.easttexasmatters.com/news/top-stories/harvey-aftermath-ham-radio-activated-for-emergency-communication/799235885 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Hawaii's Communication Breakdown	Hawaii's Communication Breakdown <https://t.co/BFouwumdL8> https://youtu.be/dO09aMGMizM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Hazardous Materials	Hazardous Materials KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/5BI7s3EyvYE 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
HF antenna question	Unfortunately, my work schedule prevents me from joining the net. I live in a community with an HOA and covenants. I'm thinking about buying the Hy-Gain AV-6160 vertical monopole HF antenna. I'm thinking the ground mounted, narrow profile, and retractable features might help me get covenant police approval. Anyone have any experience with this antenna; any pro's, con's, and tips would be appreciated. Thanks, Terry, K1PHD	[email protected]
HF Antennas	http://www.sgcworld.com/Publications/Downloads/antennas101.pdf Ten tips every Ham should know, W2OQI	[email protected]
HF Band Conditions DX Report	1484 <http://www.bandconditions.com/index.htm> <http://www.bandconditions.com/index.htm> 1484 <http://www.bandconditions.com/index.htm> CONUS HF BAND CONDX 12/26/16 --- 12:22:00 GMT --- REPORT # 1484 RTTY CONTESTS: ( Jan 1 ) SARTG New Year RTTY Contest + ( Jan 4 ) Possible EN... View on http://www.bandconditions.com <http://www.bandconditions.com/index.htm> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
HF Mobile Noise Reduction	HF Mobile Noise Reduction Today we have 1-4 computer driven Black Boxes that determine everything from emissions of the engine to the inside comfort level of the vehicle that we travel in. These Black Boxes cause a great deal of Wideband Noise Blanketing Effect with or without the Noise Blanker in your radio and will cover up HF communications from 3-30MHZ. Ok, where do we start to find and remove these Computer Noise Generators. First let's look at the known noise generating factors. The current vintage of vehicles produced in the last 10 years share the same group of issues. Total electronic engine control from the ignition spark, fuel injection, fuel pump in the gas tank, and the monitoring of multiple sensors attached to the engine. All of these items must be tied together with multiple conductor wiring harnesses, none of which is shielded. The overall design of the vehicle amplifies these issues with the following items: 1- Metal body panels, some of which are painted before installation producing minimal to poor shielding. 2- Fair to Good body-frame welding of sectional pieces of strength members of vehicles for an OK frame foundation. Inefficient bonding straps between major body members that use Clips between adjacent members, clipped to painted surfaces. Ok, so how come none of this affects your car radio, CD player, and other consumer items. Look at where these items operate. AM radio frequencies are below the computer frequencies, the FM radio will not here the AM noise, the CD player is often hardwired to the radio (shielded wires) and it uses Audio Frequencies. As a result it is relatively easy to not have problems with any of these items. However receiving equipment operating in the 3-30Mhz AM/SSB frequency spectrum is very different. We will hear any noise generated in the vehicle and a lot of it covers up those weak signals in the band. A quick test is to turn your HF rig on, tune a weak signal on 40/20 meters and then crank your engine. If the signal goes away and the S-Meter is moving in the S5-S9 area, you've got noise. Most often you crank the vehicle and then turn your HF radio on, so the noise is already there covering up the weak signals. Of course there is also the power line noise and other external man made noises that we encounter also, but usually these go away as we move away from the source. You stay the same distance to the noise generator in your vehicle and it does not go away. Think you have a Noise Free Mobile. Take this test. 1. Use a good 25 ft piece of Coaxial Cable, one end connects to your HF mobile. The other end has a wire loop 12-16 inches in length and coiled into a circle not greater than 2 inches in diameter running from center conductor and connected to the shield creating a small loop antenna. Connect the test cable to your HF radio, crank the vehicle, turn your HF radio on and tune to 7.3Mhz. Take the coax and loop around vehicle and search for noise signals while a second person watches the radio S-Meter for Hot Spots. Identify these hot spots. The chances are that you will find several under the hood, in the passenger compartment, and under the lower chassis. Tune to other bands and see if the noise is higher in level or lower in level. A major Hot Spot in FORD vehicles is on the right side of the front passenger kick panel. This is where the Engine Computer is located. It Spews out lots of RF Hash across the HF band 2-30Mhz. It is in a metal can, but has lots of antennas leaving the box going into the vehicle. There are similar boxes and mounting locations in other late model vehicles. You just have to sniff them out. One way to get rid of this Hash is to go to Radio Shack for Snap-Together Ferrite Choke Cores and get several , (start with a minimum of 3), of the Rectangular RF Chokes and do the following to the wires coming out of the Engine Control Computer. There may be up to three or more sets of wires coming out of the computer. One set controls the ignition, spark, and fuel injection. The second set is remote sensor inputs. The third set goes to your gas tank for the fuel pump system. This set of wires is the longest and runs under the vehicle and to the rear where the gas tank is located. You may find that if you add more chokes you have more reduction of noise. Apply the Square Chokes around each group of wires that come out of the Engine Control Box. Start with a minimum of 3 sets of Chokes per group of wires. You can space them out, but putting them together in bunches works best. Doing this can reduce HF Noise Radiation by up to 30DB, that's 5-6 S-Units for you Non-Engineer types, and it will get rid of most if not all of the HF Computer hash Mobile Noise. Grounding your tail pipe will reduce additional engine noise in the 10/12 meter band as the tailpipe is a good ¼ wavelength at those frequencies. Ground it under the rear bumper area. Any additional comments about mobile instillations, and eliminating noise, please let us know. 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
HF Propagation	HF Propagation KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/uftgY7fjJdo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
HF Propagation and Space Weather	HF propagation and space weather forecasting. Tamitha Skov space woman http://www.scieande.com/5.html <http://www.scieande.com/5.html> Solar Storm Forecast 01-04-2015 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb8AYUPUYyo> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb8AYUPUYyo> Solar Storm Forecast 01-04-2015 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb8AYUPUYyo> The Sun rings in the New Year by launching a few solar storms that resulted in a dazzling display of aurora all over the world. Although the Sun has been fla... View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb8AYUPUYyo> Preview by Yahoo <http://www.spaceweather.com/site_images/swcom_title.gif> 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
HF QSO keep it simple	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb4wCeOwbYI&feature=youtu.be HF QSO between F6BBQ and EA5IGL Need an elaborate antenna? NO. Need an expensive rig? NO. Like to work mobile? OK Watch this video of a fun QSO. 73, AA0JK Fred https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb4wCeOwbYI&feature=youtu.be	[email protected]
HF Radio Bells and Whistles Guide	I've been looking for guides and information about best practices when using some of the more advanced filters on HF rigs. The attached article isn't quite what I was looking for, but I think it could be very helpful for folks who are new to HF. It covers basic set up and what the various standard filters do and how they can be used. The article is attached here as a PDF. For The New General Class Operator: HF Radio SSB Phone Receiver Functions By Terry Lines, KD5RA Topics covered: Squelch Control IF Filters Passband Tuning RF and AF Gain Notch Filters Noise Blanker Noise Reduction RIT & Clarifier RF Preamplifier Attenuator 73 Alex W2PBR	[email protected]
HF Station Installation	HF Station Installation David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> KE0OG https://youtu.be/umBcIorshB0 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
HF Transciver Alinco DX SR8T	Looking for Low Dollar HF entry level transceiver?? Check out this review. New, not used. Alinco DX-SR8T HF Transceiver review <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VtIcOE5eU> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VtIcOE5eU> Alinco DX-SR8T HF Transceiver review <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VtIcOE5eU> Today I review the Alinco DX-SR8T HF Transceiver. This budget priced radio (around $530) has a lot of features for an entry level rig. View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VtIcOE5eU> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
High Speed Multimedia	New Book from ARRL -- by Glen Popiel, KW5GP -- Order Online at http://www.arrl.org/shop <http://www.arrl.org/shop> <http://www.arrl.org/shop/High-Speed-Multimedia-for-Amateur-Radio/> Build a High Speed Amateur Radio Microwave Network Using commercial off-the-shelf equipment and developing their own software, groups of hams have created high speed wireless Amateur Radio digital networks with wide area coverage. The possible uses for these high speed data networks in the Amateur Radio community are endless. Virtually any service that works on the regular Internet can be adapted to an Amateur Radio high speed multimedia (HSMM) network, including video conferencing, instant messaging, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), network sensors and cameras, remote station control, and many other services. With the capability to send real-time video and data files, the public service and disaster support aspects of Amateur Radio are expanded tremendously. This book introduces HSMM networking, explains the basics of how it works, and describes the various technologies in use today. Later chapters explain in detail how to deploy your own HSMM network, along with various applications to put it to work. Well illustrated step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process of installing and configuring software needed to get your HSMM network up and running. Includes: • Introduction to High Speed Multimedia • High Speed Multimedia Technologies • HSMM Equipment for Amateur Radio • TCP/IP for HSMM • HSMM Application • Security and Filtering • Backup and Redundancy • Deploying HSMM Networks • The Future of HSMM High Speed Multimedia for Amateur Radio ARRL Item No. 0529 Member Price! Only $24.95 -- Order Now <http://www.arrl.org/shop/High-Speed-Multimedia-for-Amateur-Radio/> Retail $27.95. 256 pages. ISBN: 9 978-62595-052-9	[email protected]
High-Altitude Ballooning Hack Chat	https://hackaday.com/2019/02/04/high-altitude-ballooning-hack-chat/ <https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/ballooninghackchatposter-featured-e1549294199502.jpg?w=800> Join us on Wednesday at noon Pacific time for the high-altitude ballooning Hack Chat <https://hackaday.io/event/163440-high-altitude-ballooning-hack-chat> ! The Cope brothers <http://copeflight.com/home.html> are our hosts this week. Jeremy, a computer engineer, and Jason, a mechanical engineer, have recently caught the high-altitude ballooning (HAB) bug. In their initial flights they’ve racked up some successes and pushed the edge of space with interesting and varied missions. Their first flight <http://copeflight.com/Hab1.html> just barely missed the 100,000 foot (30,000 meter) mark and carried a simple payload package of cameras and GPS instruments and allowed them to reach their goal of photographing the Earth’s curvature. <https://cdn.hackaday.io/images/8436001547740598240.png> Flight 2 had a similar payload but managed to blow through the 100K foot altitude, capturing stunning video of the weather balloon breaking. Their most recent flight <https://hackaday.com/2019/01/15/cheap-muon-detectors-go-aloft-on-high-altitude-balloon-mission/> carried a more complex payload package, consisting of the usual camera and GPS but also a flight data recorder of their own devising, as well as a pair of particle detectors to measure the change in flux of subatomic particles with increasing altitude. That flight “only” reached 62,000 ft (19,000 meters) but managed to hitch a ride on the jet stream that nearly took the package out to sea. <https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/ballooninghackchatposter.jpg> The Cope brothers will be joining the Hack Chat to talk about the exciting field of DIY high-altitude ballooning and the challenges of getting a package halfway to space (depending on how that’s defined <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A1rm%C3%A1n_line> ). Please join us as we discuss: * The basics of flight – balloons, rigging, payload protection, tracking, and recovery; * Getting started on the cheap; * Making a flight into a mission with interesting and innovative ideas for payload instrumentation; * Will hobbyist HABs ever break the Kármán Line? and * What’s in store for this year’s Global Space balloon Challenge <https://www.balloonchallenge.org/> ? You are, of course, encouraged to add your own questions to the discussion. You can do that by leaving a comment on the High-Altitude Ballooning Hack Chat event page <https://hackaday.io/event/163440-high-altitude-ballooning-hack-chat> and we’ll put that in the queue for the Hack Chat discussion. Our Hack Chats are live community events on the Hackaday.io Hack Chat group messaging <https://hackaday.io/messages/room/2369> . This week we’ll be sitting down on Wednesday, February 6, at noon, Pacific time. If time zones have got you down, we have a handy time zone converter <https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20190123T12&p0=224&msg=Open+Source+Synthesizers+Hack+Chat&font=cursive> . <https://hackaday.io/messages/room/2369> You don’t have to wait until Wednesday; join whenever you want and you can see what the community is talking about. 73, K1DBC Doron	[email protected]
High-Gain Antenna	High-Gain Antenna Uda Antenna Also called a "Beam Antenna". It is very widely used as a high-gain antenna on the HF, VHF and UHF bands. Origins: The antenna was invented in 1926 by Shintaro Uda of Tohoku Imperial University, Japan. The Uda antenna, commonly known as a Beam antenna, is a directional antenna consisting of multiple parallel elements in a line, usually half-wave dipoles made of metal rods. Udas antennas consist of a single driven element connected to the transmitter or receiver with a transmission line, and additional parasitic elements: a so-called reflector and one or more directors. Description: The Uda antenna consists of a number of parallel thin rod elements in a line, usually half-wave long, typically supported on a perpendicular crossbar or "boom" along their centers.There is a single driven element driven in the center (consisting of two rods each connected to one side of the transmission line), and a variable number of parasitic elements, a single reflector on one side and optionally one or more directors on the other side. The parasitic elements are not electrically connected to the transmitter or receiver, and serve as passive radiators, reradiating the radio waves to modify the radiation pattern. Typical spacings between elements vary from about 1/10 to 1/4 of a wavelength, depending on the specific design. The directors are slightly shorter than the driven element, while the reflector(s) are slightly longer. The radiation pattern is unidirectional, with the main lobe along the axis perpendicular to the elements in the plane of the elements, off the end with the directors. The gain increases with the number of parasitic elements used. Only one reflector is used since the improvement of gain with additional reflectors is negligible, but Uda Beam antennas have been built with up to 30–40 directors. Yagi published the first English-language reference on the antenna in a 1928 survey article on short wave research in Japan and it came to be associated with his name. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Hiking With Ham Radio	Hiking With Ham Radio Packing the Icom IC-7200 HF Radio in Surplus Harris Falcon II Radio Pack https://youtu.be/ffjq3BJXd94 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Home-brew Vertical 40 meters +	Yaesu FT897 / FT897D portable with home brew table top vertical https://youtu.be/CxX-MmiQTxs This is a medium power table top portable station. The vertical is a Home-brew. It offers over a 3DB gain on 40 meters. It’s running 50 watts. KU3X Barry 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Homebrew 20 Meter Dipole Antenna	Homebrew 20 Meter Dipole Antenna AF5DN Homebrew 20 Meter Dipole Antenna -- Home Depot / Lowes Part 1 Homebrew 20 Meter Dipole Antenna -- Home Depot / Lowes Part 2 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Homebrew 20/40m Travel Antenna	Homebrew Travel Antenna http://www.w0ch.net/travel_antenna/travant.htm 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Homebrew Buddipole with Modifications	Homebrew Buddipole with Modifications Rockwell Schrock <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoB-KWWhuvf7XaIi0cAVHig> WW1X https://youtu.be/Z6ATX2Z9ews * DIRECTIONS FOR THE BUDDIPOLE ARE AVAILABLE FROM BUDD, W3FF: https://sites.google.com/site/w3ffhom... <https://sites.google.com/site/w3ffhomepage/homebrew-buddipole-plans> * An overview of a homebrew DIY Buddipole following the basic design of W3FF, Budd Drummond. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Homebrew Buddipole with Modifications	Homebrew Buddipole with Modifications https://youtu.be/Z6ATX2Z9ews 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Homebrew Ham Radio Antenna Mount	Homebrew Ham Radio Antenna Mount https://youtu.be/UocnYx7HPEI W5CYF / TinkerJohn <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqosMGKZNzLIO4D0WwsDJvw> <http://files.qrz.com/n/pd1ron/P1020225.JPG> Hustler Multi-Band HF configuration on balcony. (Don’t forget it will need a counterpoise). 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Hooking your Baofeng to a smart phone	Last week a topic question was, can I hook my Baofeng to my computer / smart phone? This QST article will help answer that question. Also it shows how to fabricate the cable needed. Your Baofeng UV-5R radio and Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi connected by cable with APRSdroid. What is APRSdroid? APRSdroid is an Android application for Amateur Radio operators. It allows reporting your position to the APRS: Automatic Packet Reporting System <http://aprs.org/> network, displaying of nearby amateur radio stations and the exchange of APRS messages. <http://aprs.org/> APRS: Automatic Packet Reporting System <http://aprs.org/> MileMark database for position of non-APRS stations. Description, and Basic code, and mm-data.dat file. View on aprs.org <http://aprs.org/> Preview by Yahoo APRSdroid is Open Source Software written in Scala and licensed under the GPLv2. Features You can use APRSdroid to connect to the APRS network via different means: * APRS-IS <http://aprs-is.net/> via Internet (WiFi or mobile data connection) * AFSK <http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_Frequency_Shift_Keying> (audio connection between your radio and the smartphone) * Bluetooth-serial connection to a TNC <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_node_controller> Once connected, you can beacon your presence, see which stations (amateurs and repeaters) are around and send/receive APRS messages. http://aprsdroid.org/ QST September 2014 page 67. 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo1.gif>	[email protected]
How Does a J-pole Antenna Work?	How Does a J-pole Antenna Work? KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/GRJw3SCBGfA 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How I learned Morse code fast and easy	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jls-PiR-dBI	[email protected]
HOW IT WORKS: Morse Code	<https://t.co/FMXncC20aE> HOW IT WORKS: Morse Code https://youtu.be/xsDk5_bktFo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How NCIS Maligned Amateur Radio Service	How NCIS Maligned Amateur Radio Service https://youtu.be/pIWJ7kKbxiM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How To Assemble a mobile antenna mount	HowTo: Assemble a mobile antenna mount <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtNz9nPIF4A> W4JSF https://youtu.be/TtNz9nPIF4A 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How To Build A 10 Meter Dipole	How To Build A 10 Meter Dipole <http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrCnstiTQZZ_3wAxlyXnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTJkdTFjMTZ2BHNlYwNjZC1hdHRyBHNsawNzb3VyY2UEdnRpZAMEcnVybANodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PTg0RjRVZ1NXbVFv/RV=2/RE=1493614050/RO=10/RU=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D84F4UgSWmQo/RK=0/RS=CBKF9zAaIHnUpe.zkoqLG8._CjM-> How To Build A 10 Meter Dipole <http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrCnstiTQZZ_3wAxlyXnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTJkdTFjMTZ2BHNlYwNjZC1hdHRyBHNsawNzb3VyY2UEdnRpZAMEcnVybANodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PTg0RjRVZ1NXbVFv/RV=2/RE=1493614050/RO=10/RU=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D84F4UgSWmQo/RK=0/RS=CBKF9zAaIHnUpe.zkoqLG8._CjM-> The Technician class has access to a part of the 10 meter amateur radio band. They can operate CW, digital and phone. Antennas for 10 meters are small and easy to build. K7AGE Randy https://youtu.be/84F4UgSWmQo How To Tune A 10 Meter Dipole https://youtu.be/Ogxp3yjAzCs 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How to build a 10 meter dipole antenna	How To Build A 10 Meter Dipole <https://youtu.be/84F4UgSWmQo> <https://youtu.be/84F4UgSWmQo> How To Build A 10 Meter Dipole <https://youtu.be/84F4UgSWmQo> The Technician class has access to a part of the 10 meter amateur radio band. They can operate CW, digital and phone. Antennas for 10 meters are small and e... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/84F4UgSWmQo> Preview by Yahoo Add additional elements of appropriate lengths, and you get a Fan Dipole antenna 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How to do Net Control with Dave - W0DDZ	How to do Net Control with Dave - W0DDZ https://youtu.be/vOJOesM7QLc 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How to Ground Your Ham Radio	How to Ground Your Ham Radio https://youtu.be/nRYuNL6qg9U 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How to isolate a receiver from a keyed transmitter	Recent question received as to how to isolate a receiver from his transmitted signals. Note: Keeping your transmitted signal from damaging your receivers. QST April 2018 p 54. W1ZR 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How to make a Ham Radio Speaker Wire Antenna	How to make a Ham Radio Speaker Wire Antenna <https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=cqh0Ntus5G0> https://youtu.be/cqh0Ntus5G0 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How to make a Ham Radio Speaker Wire Antenna	How to make a Ham Radio Speaker Wire Antenna <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqh0Ntus5G0> https://youtu.be/cqh0Ntus5G0 73, AA0JK Fred [email protected]	[email protected]
How To Program The Baofeng UV-5R	How To Program The Baofeng UV-5R Tin Hat Ranch https://youtu.be/0mzY5vIH718 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How to Program the Yaesu FT-60R with Chirp	How to Program the Yaesu FT-60R with Chirp https://youtu.be/1uQcJ4g0akM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How To Protect Your Transmitter	How To Protect Your Transmitter https://youtu.be/fquFZlUT13Y 73, AA0JK Fred ( P.S. - Note the modified power cord on the Yaesu FT- 817. It was noted in another Video that the original power cord can be easily damaged internally if excess force is applied to the power plug. Shown here in this video, the line has been modified to alleviate the potential problem.)	[email protected]
How to Set Up for Digital Modes: Ask Dave Episode 25	http://dcasler.com/2016/04/20/how-to-set-up-for-digital-modes-ask-dave-episode-25/	[email protected]
How to Talk to Someone Using Ham Radio	How to Talk to Someone Using Ham Radio http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Talk-to-Someone-Using-Ham-Radio/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How to Use a Manual Antenna Tuner	How to Use a Manual Antenna Tuner https://youtu.be/RRkbdTadmUU Dave, KE0OG 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
How To Use An Antenna Tuner	How To Use An Antenna Tuner https://youtu.be/hLrYm9tmrMg 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How to work amateur radio satellites with your handheld (HT) radio	How to work amateur radio satellites with your handheld (HT) radio https://youtu.be/bT131WBHKxc 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How To: Backpack QRP HF Portable	How To: Backpack QRP HF Portable <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHRSsbpy2aU> https://youtu.be/dHRSsbpy2aU Note the simplicity of this set-up. Keep it simple, and enjoy making contacts with your Ham radio. In the event of a need for emergency communications, having a go-pack radio would be advantageous. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How To: Backpack QRP HF Portable	How To: Backpack QRP HF Portable https://youtu.be/dHRSsbpy2aU 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
How-To: Set up an HF portable radio while hiking	How-To: Set up an HF portable radio while hiking <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCuGf21tGSc> https://youtu.be/lCuGf21tGSc 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
HR 1301 - Amateur Radio Parity Act	For those of us who are not ARRL members, I just received some good news from the ARRL Colorado Section Manager - Congressman Ed Perlmutter has just signed on as a sponsor of this bill. This bill in the US House of Representatives is of particular interest to some of the participants of our Net. It would require that covenant communities grant the same consideration to Amateur Radio Station licensees’ antenna structures that are currently mandated for local governments. In other words, outdoor antennas can no longer be prohibited outright by CC&Rs, but must be considered on a case-by-case basis using the FCC PRB-1 process of “reasonable accommodation”. I am affected, and I know of at least one other regular “Learner” who is also. I would like to encourage you to do two things: ONE - Thank Congressman Perlmutter - especially if he is your congressman, but even if he is not. Encourage him to “jawbone” other members of Congress. I sent him a personally written email - it doesn’t have to be long or elaborate, or even in English (Ed Perlmutter is fluent in Spanish). Just remember to include your name and address. Office: 303-459-4729 Fax: 303-233-3530 [email protected] Mailing Address: 3440 Youngfield St. #264 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 TWO - Send paper mail to the ARRL to encourage his colleagues who have not yet joined him. This includes the other six Colorado members of the House, as well as delegations from other states. The ARRL will personally deliver stacks of letters to congressional offices - you need not be a member of the ARRL. Use this link: http://www.arrl.org/hr-1301 for information and a sample letter you can send. You can also scan a SIGNED letter and email it as a PDF to the ARRL. All this is on that page, as well as the full text of the bill and other information. Note that this bill has bipartisan support, so your party preferences are not an issue. Ed	[email protected]
Hurricane Irma Preparations	Hurricane Irma Preparations - Practicing How to Communicate with Ham Radio During the Storm https://youtu.be/W5RCqByYLBQ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Hustler RM 20 Meter QRP Mobile Setup	Hustler RM 20 Meter QRP Mobile Setup https://youtu.be/CrrCVy94IpA 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Hustler V.S. Hamsticks	Hustler V.S. Hamsticks With a SIX foot base the Hustler would be a far superior antenna to the Hamstick since the Hustler is essentially center loaded while the Hamstick is base loaded. In fact, on 20M or higher, the Hustler actually would do almost as well as a bugcatcher with shortened whip (say, 5 or 6 feet). I'm a bugcatcher user, and in a comparison, I saw almost no difference between a properly tuned bugcatcher (3 foot base, coil, 5 foot whip) and the Hustler using a six foot base, and super resonator. Note that the Hustler with a FOUR foot base was down about 3DB from the bugcatcher -- but with a SIX foot base, it was even. Fold-over Single-band Multi-band Quick disconnect 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
ICOM AH-703 5 band antenna	ICOM AH-703 5 band antenna ( White Fields Battle site, NY. ) https://youtu.be/hljMSmuor1U 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Identifying Sources of Radio Frequency Interference Around the Home	Identifying Sources of Radio Frequency Interference Around the Home <http://www.randombio.com/interference.html> <http://www.randombio.com/interference.html> Identifying Sources of Radio Frequency Interference Arou... <http://www.randombio.com/interference.html> Identifying Sources of Radio Frequency Interference Around the Home View on http://www.randombio.com <http://www.randombio.com/interference.html> Preview by Yahoo Never ignore an unidentified noise source. If in doubt, call an electrician. Or ask a ham radio operator for help--those guys are the real experts at finding these things! 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Impedance, Reflections, and Transformations (SWR)	Impedance, Reflections, and Transformations (SWR) Impedance, Reflections, and Transformations (SWR) https://youtu.be/5ZLVJW9xawE 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Increased Solar activity	<http://sdowww.lmsal.com/sdomedia/h264/2015/06/18/SSW_cutout_20150618T0029-20150618T0220_AIA_304-193-171_S16W81.mov> The sun seems to have woken up. Sun spot AR 2365 had a massive CME eruption. Though not directed our way, it is still effecting the HF bands. Sun spots AR2371 and AR2367 are facing earth, building up and may pose a problem for the ham bands this weekend. These are the strongest flares in nearly two months. Stay tuned……. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Indoor Attic Dipole Antenna for Ham Radio & CQ Antennas Center Insulators	Indoor Attic Dipole Antenna for Ham Radio & CQ Antennas Center Insulators https://youtu.be/GpovJsdLSiU 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Inexpensive VHF/UHF Yagi Antenna Designs	This article was included in a recent ARRL Contest Update email. It describes Yagi designs that cost under 10 dollars, according to the article. It also includes a design for a 70cm circularly polarized yagi for AMSAT use.	[email protected]
Installing a Ground Rod	No hammer needed. 73, AA0JK Fred Driving a Grounding Rod <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dyf-fibzg> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dyf-fibzg> Driving a Grounding Rod <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dyf-fibzg> This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dyf-fibzg> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Installing a Vertical Antenna for Ham Radio	Installing a Vertical Antenna for Ham Radio https://youtu.be/QKOVso4CJFA 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Installing an Antenna into a tree the quick way !!!	Installing an Antenna into a tree the quick way !!! Cinema Modeoff Installing an Antenna into a tree the quick way <http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KIo9jpE6FYyUMAFzmXnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTJkZ2J0YW1sBHNlYwNjZC1hdHRyBHNsawNzb3VyY2UEdnRpZAMEcnVybANodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PXRhTHFGQ1VkeHFz/RV=2/RE=1486980201/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3dtaLqFCUdxqs/RK=0/RS=JZ5VOwpYFtuzLxo4ujpwbPZ3GLc-> The easy way of installing a Ham radio wire antenna using high trees https://youtu.be/taLqFCUdxqs	[email protected]
Installing Wire Antennas in Trees	Installing Wire Antennas in Trees http://www.radioworks.com/ninstallant.html 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Installing Your Ham Radio In Your Vehicle, Tips And Tricks For Mobile	Installing Your Ham Radio In Your Vehicle, Tips And Tricks For Mobile https://youtu.be/UBzENxqQA_w 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Interesting net tonight	Tonight we welcome guest Elmer Ron, W9UW, who will talk to us about setting up a station (both base and mobile) along with the DRC's RoundTable question of the month regarding what to do with your new ham license. He will be available to answer any other burning questions you might have! So be sure to join us at 7:30 p.m. on the 145.490 linked with the 448.625, both with a negative offset and a tone of 100. 73, Becky, KD0AOE	[email protected]
Interference	Hi this is Phil, KE0FPN down in Dolores CO.. I'm a part of a K9 search and rescue team that use Garmin Astro's to track the dogs. The dog wears a collar while the handler or navigator has a handheld unit to record the track. One question is if there is a problem with interference if the Garmin unit is in very close proximity to a handheld radio or a cellphone. We haven't noticed any problem but one of the handlers was wondering about it. Appreciate any input, sorry can't catch the net on the air. 73 Phil Smith	[email protected]
Interference and Noise	Interference and Noise KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/9iq23kkM8Ps 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
International Beacons DX	DX Summit. Call Location <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconlocations.html> 14.100 18.110 21.150 24.930 28.200 Operator Status 4U1UN <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/4u1un.mp3> United Nations 00:00 00:10 00:20 00:30 00:40 UNRC <http://www.4u1un.net/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> VE8AT <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/ve8at.mp3> Canada 00:10 00:20 00:30 00:40 00:50 RAC <http://www.rac.ca/> /NARC <http://narc.net/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> W6WX <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/w6wx.mp3> United States 00:20 00:30 00:40 00:50 01:00 NCDXF <http://www.ncdxf.org/index.html> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> KH6WO <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/kh6wo.mp3> Hawaii 00:30 00:40 00:50 01:00 01:10 KH6BYU <http://www.byuh.edu/> OFF4 <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> ZL6B <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/zl6b.mp3> New Zealand 00:40 00:50 01:00 01:10 01:20 NZART <http://www.nzart.org.nz/index.html> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> VK6RBP <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/vk6rbp.mp3> Australia 00:50 01:00 01:10 01:20 01:30 WIA <http://www.wia.org.au/> OFF4 <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> JA2IGY <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/ja2igy.mp3> Japan 01:00 01:10 01:20 01:30 01:40 JARL <http://www.jarl.or.jp/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> RR9O <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/rr9o.mp3> Russia 01:10 01:20 01:30 01:40 01:50 SRR <http://www.srr.ru/index.php> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> VR2B <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/vr2b.mp3> Hong Kong 01:20 01:30 01:40 01:50 02:00 HARTS <http://www.harts-web.org/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> 4S7B <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/4s7b.mp3> Sri Lanka 01:30 01:40 01:50 02:00 02:10 RSSL <http://www.qsl.net/rssl/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> ZS6DN <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/zs6dn.mp3> South Africa 01:40 01:50 02:00 02:10 02:20 ZS6DN <http://home.mweb.co.za/sa/salbu/ZS6DN.html> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> 5Z4B <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/5z4b.mp3> Kenya 01:50 02:00 02:10 02:20 02:30 ARSK <http://www.qsl.net/arsk/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> 4X6TU <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/4x6tu.mp3> Israel 02:00 02:10 02:20 02:30 02:40 IARC <http://www.iarc.org/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> OH2B <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/oh2b.mp3> Finland 02:10 02:20 02:30 02:40 02:50 SRAL <http://www.sral.fi/en/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> CS3B <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/cs3b.mp3> Madeira 02:20 02:30 02:40 02:50 00:00 ARRM <http://www.arrm.pt/> OFF4 <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> LU4AA <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/lu4aa.mp3> Argentina 02:30 02:40 02:50 00:00 00:10 RCA <http://www.lu4aa.org/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> OA4B <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/oa4b.mp3> Peru 02:40 02:50 00:00 00:10 00:20 RCP <http://www.oa4o.org/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> YV5B <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/yv5b.mp3> Venezuela 02:50 00:00 00:10 00:20 00:30 RCV <http://www.radioclubvenezolano.org/> OK <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html#notes> 1 - Operation may be intermittent due to local conditions. 2 - The beacon is operating temporarily with a directional antenna. 4 - Off due to hardware failure. The operators are working on repairs. 5 - A lightning strike has caused damage. We are sending replacement hardware. 6 - The beacon hasn't been heard for a while. We are contacting the operator. If you hear the beacon back on, please report it to us. 7 - The beacon is stuck on one band. The operators have been contacted. 8 - The beacon will be on intermittently from a temporary location. 9 - The beacon is being relocated and will return soon. NCDXF/IARU International Beacon Project - Transmission Schedule <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html> <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html> NCDXF/IARU International Beacon Project - Transmis... <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html> ncdxf/iaru beacon project View on http://www.ncdxf.org <http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconschedule.html> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
INTERNATIONAL MORSE CODE, HAND SENDING	INTERNATIONAL MORSE CODE, HAND SENDING PRINCIPLES AND BASIC TECHNIQUE FOR GOOD, RHYTHMIC SENDING 0F MORSE CODE Department of the Army https://youtu.be/DQj74Y2H8xQ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
International Morse Code: Lesson 1	International Morse Code: Lesson 1 https://youtu.be/OB1RUBwAvbE 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Intro To The HF Bands	Intro To The HF Bands https://youtu.be/QNwHZaCJwek 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Introduction to FT8 and MSK144 - A presentation by Bill Thomas WT0DX	Please see attached the recent presentation that was given by club member Bill Thomas, WT0DX, it was recently given to the W0TX club. Along with other presentations being but put on, he will also be giving the same presentation at the 285 TechConnect TechFest <http://www.na0tc.org/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=club:2018_fall_techfest_flyer.pdf> , occurring on Saturday 11/3. Best regards and 7 3, Doron K1DBC	[email protected]
Introduction to SSTV	Introduction to SSTV https://youtu.be/Tk8lVdxYfrc SSTV Images From International Space Station By Ham Radio https://youtu.be/XOh2IGU9Vfk 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
IRLP - Topic Channels	http://www.southgatearc.org/news/march2012/announcing_irlp_topic_channels.htm Check out the above link for more information. The latest list of Topic Channels... http://www.irlptopics.net/ 73 DE K0RAR - Rob I monitor IRLP node: 7989	[email protected]
Is Your Mobile Station Safe?	Air Bags and Mobile Installation Is Your Mobile Station Safe? The government's auto safety agency says that inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed. Will your mobile instillation also take flight? The U.S. government is now urging owners of nearly 8 million cars and trucks to have the air bags repaired because of potential danger to drivers and passengers. http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2014/10/latest_airbag_recall_news_5_th.html#incart_story_package Since 1998 all passenger vehicles are required to have Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), better known as airbags. Side airbags and airbags for rear seat passengers have become commonplace. When used in conjunction with seat belts, they’ve become a great life saving device, but they do have a drawback — they literally explode when they deploy! Airbags deploy within 200 ms, expanding at about 200 mph, driven by gas from a controlled explosion. Figure 1 drawing shows a typical vehicle with several air bags in the passenger compartment. Any radio gear within range of an airbag will be ripped free with great force and flung about the interior. This should eliminate from consideration any dash-top mounting scheme including windshield suction cup (mobile phone) mounts, so often employed. Fig 2 shows the passenger compartment of a vehicle with airbags deployed after a minor collision that caused less than $300 damage to the bumper. Note the loose piece of dashboard on top of the deflated air bag and the broken windshield. These are typical effects of a deploying airbag, whether from the top or center of the dash. Knowing how airbags deploy, avoid mounting radio gear anywhere near them. It is always a difficult task finding a suitable mounting location for a transceiver and/or control head that is out of airbag range yet easily seen and operated. One work around is a gooseneck mount These attach via a seat bolt (no hole needed). They’re a good alternative as long as they’re placed away from the passenger airbag deployment area (the whole right side of the dashboard). The dealer for your make and model may have additional guidelines for mounting radios and control heads in the car. A safe mobile instillation adds to your operating pleasure. Be safe. 73, AA0JK Fred Fig.1 Airbag deployment zones in a modern vehicle. Fig 2 Airbag deployment following a minor collision caused significant disruption inside the passenger compartment A safe mobile instillation adds to your operating pleasure. Be safe. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Just Learn Morse Code	This program allows one to encode any message in Morse Code and one can record it to a wave file. I was able to encode my callsign as a wave file and upload it as a ringtone. http://www.justlearnmorsecode.com 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
K0URR ARRL Field Day 2016 and NPOTA	K0URR ARRL Field Day 2016 and NPOTA <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pydPmtnQUI> https://youtu.be/0pydPmtnQUI 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
K7AGE Ham Radio Field Day	K7AGE Ham Radio Field Day https://youtu.be/oOXzSqNd6PY The Denver Radio Club will set up its Field Day activities at the Chief Hosa Campground, west of Denver, just off I-70. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
K7AGE Ham Radio Field Day 2016	K7AGE Ham Radio Field Day 2016 Note: Randy's Grab-N-Go portable Radio https://youtu.be/oOXzSqNd6PY 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
KE0CNP problems tonight	I’m in a quandary about what happened. I did not break up during the Sunday night Club Net, and nothing whatsoever has changed in my setup. I can hear everyone perfectly, and I’m able to activate the repeater, but apparently no one can understand me. I wonder if I should bring the radio to HRO to at least rule that out (or get it fixed if necessary). I’m planning to get an FT-60R there anyway, so I won’t be without a radio for long! I do need to improve my antenna and ground situation, but I’m surprised about the sudden deterioration in my signal. I don’t have any independent means for testing - maybe I can arrange a simplex QSO with someone in town. Ed	[email protected]
KE0OG Dave's Latest Video 20 Meter Band	Highlights of the 20-meter band Highlights of the 20-meter band: Ask Dave Episode 2 <https://youtu.be/seNI7EXY1t0> <https://youtu.be/seNI7EXY1t0> Highlights of the 20-meter band: Ask Dave Episode 2 <https://youtu.be/seNI7EXY1t0> This week Ask Dave! looks at the 20-meter ham band. The episode is motivated by questions from Justin Smith, AF7QN, who wants to know where to ca... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/seNI7EXY1t0> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
KE0OG latest release, Practical Antennas	Just in: KE0OG, Dave, just released : Amateur Extra Lesson 9.2 Part 1, Practical Antennas <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/24/amateur-extra-lesson-9-2-part-1-practical-antennas/> <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/24/amateur-extra-lesson-9-2-part-1-practical-antennas/> Amateur Extra Lesson 9.2 Part 1, Practical Antennas <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/24/amateur-extra-lesson-9-2-part-1-practical-antennas/> Here is your video introduction to the first half of Section 9.2, "Practical Antennas," from the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. Topics cov... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/24/amateur-extra-lesson-9-2-part-1-practical-antennas/> Preview by Yahoo And: Amateur Extra Lesson 9.2 Part 2, Practical Antennas <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/24/amateur-extra-lesson-9-2-part-2-practical-antennas/> <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/24/amateur-extra-lesson-9-2-part-2-practical-antennas/> Amateur Extra Lesson 9.2 Part 2, Practical Antennas <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/24/amateur-extra-lesson-9-2-part-2-practical-antennas/> Here's the second half of the video introduction to Section 9.2, Practical Antennas, in the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. The s... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2015/04/24/amateur-extra-lesson-9-2-part-2-practical-antennas/> Preview by Yahoo 73 AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
KE0OG Product Review: the TYT UV8000E Dual Band VHF/UHF Radio	KE0OG Product Review: the TYT UV8000E Dual Band VHF/UHF Radio 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Kenwood TS-440s	One of our topics discussed last night: Kenwood TS-440 http://www.aa4ga.com/2012/06/kenwood-ts-440.html <http://www.aa4ga.com/2012/06/kenwood-ts-440.html> CW Filter YK-88CN L71-0221- 5 Kenwood TS-440 repair Kenwood Ts 440s Dot Problem http://www.oz1bxm.dk/TS440/ts440-repair.htm The lithium battery (memory backup) used in the Kenwood TS-440S can found on the control board (X53-1450-00) (B/2) - which is behind the front panel. This battery sits right above IC50 (MB8418-20LP). This battery is rated at 220 mAh and is used in a variety of Kenwood radios. #The Kenwood part number for the Sanyo lithium battery is (W09-0599-05) and currently sells for $ 6.00 USD at Kenwood Parts. # W09-0326-05 referenced in K0ZL's notes has been discontinued by Kenwood Parts - and W09-0599-05 is the substitute part number. http://www.kenwoodparts.com/ <http://www.kenwoodparts.com/> 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Kit Building for the Radio Amateur	Kit Building for the Radio Amateur Dave Casler KE0OG https://youtu.be/IJck_2VOqjA 73 AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Know your CW	<https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C44lyzLVcAAJn2w.jpg:large> How's your Fist on the Key? UH......Paw on the Key AA0JK	[email protected]
Know Your Windom	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PbOfZYzCUE Windom Antenna Home Page, and Handbook <http://www.packetradio.com/windom.htm> <http://www.packetradio.com/windom.htm> Windom Antenna Home Page, and Handbook <http://www.packetradio.com/windom.htm> Welcome to The Windom Antenna Handbook Home Page. The best deals in Ham Radio equipment, sales, and service are at BUXCOMM.com. Discount price... View on http://www.packetradio.com <http://www.packetradio.com/windom.htm> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Last Man Standing” Moving to Fox Network	“Last Man Standing” Moving to Fox Network" 05/14/2018 There will be a season 7 of the TV show “Last Man Standing” in which Tim Allen — a real radio amateur — plays Mike Baxter, KA0XTT. The primary difference is that the show now will appear on the Fox Network. A year ago, ABC axed “Last Man Standing,” which had attracted more than 8.3 million viewers. The network did not own the show but was licensing it from 20th Century Fox. John Amodeo, NN6JA, has been a co-executive producer, producer, or supervising producer of the comedy and was instrumental in Allen’s getting his ham radio license in 2014; more than 2 dozen members of the crew were also inspired by the show’s Amateur Radio component to get licensed. Allen tweeted <https://twitter.com/ofctimallen> news of the Fox reboot on May 11. “Thanks to all you guys for the support,” Allen said. “We are back.” In a statement, Allen said, “When I heard the offer to create more episodes of ‘Last Man Standing,’ I did a fist pump so hard I threw my back out. It’s the fans! I could not be more grateful for the fans who wrote petitions and kept up the passion and incredible support for the show.” 73, AA0JK Fred http://www.arrl.org/news/last-man-standing-moving-to-fox-network	[email protected]
Learn Morse Code The Correct Way	Learn Morse Code The Correct Way http://www.pdarrl.org/K6RAU/ Learning Morse Code By Sound….The Correct Way! Not By Sight….The Wrong Way. Never Use The Old Dot n Dash Charts W4DON http://www.hamuniverse.com/w4donmorsecodechart.html Learning Morse Code by "sound" is the only method that works for building code copy speed! When you hear Morse Code on your reciever, and you want to be able to convert what your ears hear to understandable letters, numbers, etc, then by eliminating all of the wrong methods you may have learned, you increase the "processing" time of your brain tremendously! When you hear "di-dah" you will know instantly that this was the letter A. Not one dit or dot and one dah or dash = A. You must instantly know "A" is di-dah and di-dah is "A". If you try to do the "brain conversion" any other way than by sound, then while your brain is "processing" the wrong way, several other Morse code characters have passed you by and you are lost. You missed several characters and they are gone! To increase your copy speed, you must be able to instantly convert the rhythm of the sounds you hear to understandable copy. Trying to count the dots and dashes, then visually "picture" them from a dot dash "chart" in your brain and then converting them to understandable copy will surely slow you down. Learning Morse code by sound (the rhythm or pattern of the sound), like it was a musical note, is the only way to learn Morse code. After you are very proficient, which comes from much practice, you will hear entire words rather than just a bunch of di's and dah's strung together! So if you are serious about either learning Morse code or increasing your code speed...what are you waiting for? 73 - N4UJW 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Learn to Send Perfect Morse Code	Learn to Send Perfect Morse Code by Hand - Vintage Training Film (Ham Radio / CW) https://youtu.be/qmg1MlstxWM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Learning CW	I tuned in late for the net today and the group was talking about learning CW. I don't know if it was mentioned but there is a good internet site for learning CW. http://lcwo.net/ The site is free and I think it would be beneficial for anyone wanting to learn CW. 73, KD0TXW Don	[email protected]
Learning CW	Learning CW John Robertson W5CYF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h8nZAqBYBQ http:// Good Video by W5CYF, enjoy. 73 AA0JK	[email protected]
Learning Morse Code	AA0JK Web Sites that can help you learn the code. 73 http://www.arrl.org/13-wpm-code-archive <http://www.arrl.org/13-wpm-code-archive> Select your code speed, 5WPM > 40WPM 13 WPM Code Archive <http://www.arrl.org/13-wpm-code-archive> 13 WPM Code Archive <http://www.arrl.org/13-wpm-code-archive> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/13-wpm-code-archive> Preview by Yahoo Learn Morse Code Easily <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5uyK5MrsTs> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5uyK5MrsTs> Learn Morse Code Easily <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5uyK5MrsTs> Learn Morse Code by using this chart it may help you to learn faster View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5uyK5MrsTs> Preview by Yahoo How to Learn Morse Code - Bing Videos <http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+to+Learn+Morse+Code&FORM=VIRE3#view=detail&mid=050E772C83EC61FEEB65050E772C83EC61FEEB65> How to Learn Morse Code - Bing Videos <http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+to+Learn+Morse+Code&FORM=VIRE3#view=detail&mid=050E772C83EC61FEEB65050E772C83EC61FEEB65> 24:15HD Learn to Read Morse 'Q' Codes 27 wpm YouTube · 3,000+ views View on http://www.bing.com <http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+to+Learn+Morse+Code&FORM=VIRE3#view=detail&mid=050E772C83EC61FEEB65050E772C83EC61FEEB65> Preview by Yahoo Morse code or texting ? <http://www.ybw.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-355400.html> http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80519289 Lino CW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJGrlUXCZzc <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJGrlUXCZzc> stooges code	[email protected]
Learning Morse Code	W1AW Code Practice MP3 Files & Text Code Practice Files <http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files> Code Practice Files <http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files> Preview by Yahoo W1AW http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
LED Radio Interference	LED Radio Interference https://youtu.be/p0tjqw-1HgQ Eliminating LED-generated noise <https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/16609/need-help-with-eliminating-led-generated-noise> https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/16609/need-help-with-eliminating-led-generated-noise LED Radio Interference Issues http://www.ledbenchmark.com/faq/LED-interference-issues.html 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Liarning Morse Effectively	Learning Morse Effectively ALLOCATE PRACTICE TIME You can succeed in mastering Morse code if you practice. If you can spare only 15 minutes a day, make sure you spend those 15 minutes each day. Decide what time of day is best and stick to that schedule. BANISH CHARTS If you have a visual Morse code dot • and dash — chart, shred it, recycle it, or whatever. That's an invitation to slow down your skill building. It introduces a useless visual stage into your learning process. By starting with a dot and dash chart, you are inviting yourself to reach a speed plateau which is difficult to overcome. Morse code is an aural communications system. You want to convert directly from sound into copy, whether on a keyboard, a piece of paper, or better yet, directly into your brain. Teach Morse to your ears and fingers, not to your eyes. EAR TRAINING There are lots of free online resources for learning Morse by ear. One excellent program for beginners is the G4FON Koch Trainer.1 The Koch method starts you at your target speed. It's actually easier to learn Morse at higher speeds than slower. (Read that sentence again!) Since most ham CW operation is about 25 WPM or less, try setting your Koch speed to 25 WPM, although you could push that to 30 WPM if you wish. Once you've learned to receive all of the characters at that target speed, you're ready to practice sending it with your paddle and keyer. 1 http://www.g4fon.net/CW%20Trainer.htm 2 http://www.rufzxp.net/ For the next stage of improving your listening skill, another free online program called RufzXP, which is available for Windows, Apple and Linux. The basic program sends random call signs at a starting speed which you specify. Each time you copy a call sign correctly on your keyboard, the speed increases by 1 WPM. If you make a mistake, it decreases the speed by 1 WPM. Call signs make great practice, since they include arbitrary combinations of both letters and numbers. RufzXP is an absolute demon, but it's a great way to limber up your Morse listening skill, whether you're just starting out or you've been doing Morse for decades. Use it just before a CW contest. A maximum of about a 15 minutes per session is about right for that advanced program. RufzXP is used for international Morse speed competitions. Maybe you'll reach that level someday. FORGET STRAIGHT KEYS Skip the straight-key stage entirely. Except for the fun Straight Key Night on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, hams rarely use straight keys anymore. Professional telegraphers who used straight keys yesteryear often had to retire early, suffering from what we now call carpal-tunnel syndrome. The standard way of sending Morse manually is with left-right paddles and electronic keyers, although it can be done with keyboards as well. ELECTRONIC KEYERS You can use either a keyer built into a transceiver or a purpose-built keyer. A simple pocket-sized keyer which is quite sophisticated is the HamGadgets PicoKeyer Plus Kit.4 The speaker is quite small, which yields weak volume in stand-alone mode. So if you have some hearing impairment, either use the PicoKeyer Plus to drive a transceiver with a loud sidetone or choose another keyer. There are other quality keyers available, like the Begali CW Machine5 (which can also include a trainer) or the K1EL WKUSB Kit or the factory- assembled HamGadgets MasterKeyer MK-1. If you own the magnificent Elecraft KX3, it includes an excellent Morse decoder function, which is especially helpful for transmitting. If you're not leaving enough space between words, the decoder will tell you so. You can practice off the air with the KX3 by changing from VOX to PTT in CW mode. The Begali CW Machine (actually a USA product which is marketed through the Italian company) also includes a sending Morse decoder. You won't regret investing in a quality paddle. PROPER WORD SPACING ManyCWoperatorsforgetthatweusespacesbetweenwords. That makes it just as difficult to understand on the air as it is to read in print. For sending practice, you can copy any printed text. However, to learn sending on the fly while still using proper word spacing, try something you already have in your mind, like the Pledge of Allegiance, the Gettysburg Address, or the full names and birthdates of family members. The latter will give you practice with numbers. Think up whole sentences describing your recent activities. By using non-printed text with a transmit decoder, you can pay attention to leaving proper word spacing. When we're ragchewing on the air, we don't usually quote from printed text. We translate our thoughts directly into hand motions. Welcome <http://vibroplex.com/> <http://vibroplex.com/> Welcome <http://vibroplex.com/> VIBROPLEX Morse code keys. 29 different models, now in our 108th year of manufacturing. Made with pride in the United States of America. SPIDERBE... View on vibroplex.com <http://vibroplex.com/> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Light Up 2 Meters	Hi all, I heard a reference to this on the newsline, and found a link. Here is the idea: "Most Amateur Radio Operators today start out with a radio capable of operating FM on the 2 meter band, so, you probably already have the minimum equipment necessary to participate. The objective is simple – make 2 meter FM simplex contacts, challenge your operating limits, and just get on the air and have some fun." Set for 26Aug from 19:00- 21:00 local time. More info: https://www.kb6nu.com/light-up-2-meters-night-an-fm-simplex-event/	[email protected]
Lightning protection	Lightning protection is an important aspect of a safe amateur radio station. Articles * Lightning Protection for the Amateur Radio Station -- Part 1 <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/0206056.pdf> QST June 2002, pp. 56-59 A three part series that develops a plan for protection the amateur station. * Lightning Protection for the Amateur Radio Station -- Part 2 <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/0207048.pdf> QST July 2002, pp. 48-52 * Lightning Protection for the Amateur Radio Station -- Part 3 <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/0208053.pdf> QST August 2002, pp. 53-55 * Lab Notes - Lightning Protection - Part 1 <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/109481.pdf> QST October 1994, pp. 81-82 * Lab Notes - Lightning Protection - Part 2 <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/129445.pdf> QST December 1994. pp. 45-46 * Lab Notes - Different Grounds for Different Shacks <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/49680.pdf> QST April 1996, pp. 80-81 * Antennas and Grounds for Apartments <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/128040.pdf> QST December 1980, pp. 40-43 What do you do when the landlord says "no antenna"? * Assorted Hints & Kinks <http://www.arrl.org/assorted-hints-kinks> * Tom Rauch W8JI has excellent pages on http://www.w8ji.com/station_ground.htm. 73 AA0JK	[email protected]
Lightning Protection	Lightning Protection Note the following resources: Part 1 appears in QST October 1994, pp. 81-82 (http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/109481.pdf) Part 2 appears in QST December 1994, pp. 45-46 (http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/129445.pdf chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html Note listed references at bottom of article. Best protection, disconnect all your equipment when not in use. 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Like chasing DX ?	Like chasing DX ? Or just interested in band openings and current propagation.( QSO/SWL real time maps - W2LN - 50 <http://www.dxmaps.com/spots/map.php> ) QSO/SWL real time maps - W2LN - 50 <http://www.dxmaps.com/spots/map.php> Send formated DX spots indicating clearly both locators and the type or propagation! The rest of information is useless and it doesn't interest anybody. Make sure your locator is OK in the callbook View on http://www.dxmaps.com <http://www.dxmaps.com/spots/map.php> Preview by Yahoo Great web page for chasing the Grey line DX. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Limited space portable antennas	Limited space ??? Portable antenna needed for your kayak / canoe ??? Check out Jakes web-site for ideas that might be of interest. April QST page 20. W0AAA's Maritime canoe. Set up a Field-Day one year with Jake and saw him use one of his antennas. Lots of fun, and his antenna worked great. 73, AA0JK Fred spiral <http://www.n0lx.com/spiral.html> <http://www.n0lx.com/spiral.html> spiral <http://www.n0lx.com/spiral.html> N0LX Copper Foil Spiral as Counterpoise Testing to see if a small coil can provide an effective RF ground without the need for additional counterpoise or radials 22... View on http://www.n0lx.com <http://www.n0lx.com/spiral.html> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Links on the QRP HF board we discussed	Hi All, The link for the Board/Kit I am building (with KE0QOD) is: http://www.hfsignals.com/index.php/ubitx/ It looks to be a nice little 10W transceiver. Here is their description: The µBITX is a general coverage HF SSB/CW transceiver kit with features you NEED for operating ease, convenience and versatility. It works from 3 MHz to 30 MHz, with up to 10 watts on SSB and CW with a very sensitive receiver. It features digital tuning, dual VFOs, RIT, CW Keyer and more. The µBITX is a general coverage HF SSB/CW transceiver kit with features you demand for operating ease, convenience and versatility. It features digital tuning, dual VFOs, RIT, CW Keyer and more. If I did things right, I have attached an image of the board (on our very cluttered bench) AD0ZM	[email protected]
Local Classes and resources for getting/upgrading your ticket	Hi All, Great net tonight, I am soooo glad the night classes are over so I can check in again! here is a link to the patriot VE team - they run free classes and free testing every month in Denver. https://www.pvet.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PatriotVETeam/ AD0ZM Jim	[email protected]
Locating Power Line Noise	Locating Power Line Noise https://youtu.be/aT-EFcZ7hbA 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Logging and QSLing	Logging and QSLing This just in…..Dave, KE0OG, just posted a great tutorial on Logging your QSO’s and logging them hard copy and or electronically. Check it out. Logging and QSLing for the Radio Amateur in the Electronic Age <http://dcasler.com/2015/02/21/logging-and-qsling-for-the-radio-amateur-in-the-electronic-age/> <http://dcasler.com/2015/02/21/logging-and-qsling-for-the-radio-amateur-in-the-electronic-age/> Logging and QSLing for the Radio Amateur in the Elect... <http://dcasler.com/2015/02/21/logging-and-qsling-for-the-radio-amateur-in-the-electronic-age/> Here's a presentation I gave last night at the February meeting of the Montrose (Colorado) Amateur Radio Club. I generated the presentation in response ... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2015/02/21/logging-and-qsling-for-the-radio-amateur-in-the-electronic-age/> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Logging and QSLing for the Radio Amateur in the Electronic Age	Logging and QSLing for the Radio Amateur in the Electronic Age KE0OG https://youtu.be/e-LnD-nXcfM 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Looking for a Ham Satellite Station Operator to Help Get the CU-Boulder Space Grant Ground Station	All, I am helping out at the Space Grant Ground Station at CU-Boulder but I am not an expert in satellite communications. They are getting their station back on the air but are not receiving/decoding any packet data. I am looking for someone who can look at their station and help get them operational. I have copied Gwen, the Ground Station POC. Thanks, Lee N4TCW Where's Lee? http://map.findu.com/n4tcw	[email protected]
Looking for Help Fixing Up a Communications Van	All, I recently acquired an used TV ENG (Electronic News Gathering) van which I intend to convert into a multi-service (ARES/RACES, Colorado Rangers, CAP, MARS, etc) communications/ tactical CP asset. I also would like to eventually expand capabilities for satellite/ISS demos and I will take suggestions for capabilities. Once I get the basics (see below) get going I will start working on the capabilities plan. The base vehicle is a Ford E-350 with a 58' pneumatic mast, power distribution, and rack space. Unfortunately one of the previous owners removed some of the base equipment (generator, air compressor for mast, hydraulic pump for leveling jacks, etc.) and removed much of the interconnecting wiring but what is there is a good start. I am looking for some help from the local ham community to find parts and services (I am willing to pay for them but looking for the best deals and quality). My first priority is to get the van running up to spec. It needs the following: 1. A going over by a mechanic to find any issues beyond what is known (see following). 2. Transmission repair-gears 1 & 3 are inop and the computer has 2 solenoid codes set. 3. A tune-up- a couple of cylinders are misfiring The next priority is to get the mast up and running. It needs the following: 1. Repair the hydraulic leveling jack system. The pump has been removed and is in the cargo area of the van. This is needed before extending the mast fully to prevent damage. 2. High volume 12VDC air compressor to raise mast. There are some automated controls that will need rebuilding. 3. Onan or Honda RV generator to fit the generator bay. The original appears to be an Onan Marquis 7kW gas generator with an remote start (from existing panel in van) and fuel pickup off the vehicle fuel tank. This is just the start but it will get it on the road an make it basically operational as a communications asset. I have a good bit of equipment (radio, power, etc) ready to go into it. Thanks for the bandwidth. Lee N4TCW Where's Lee? http://map.findu.com/n4tcw P.S. I will be picking up the tags for it (somehow it passed inspection) this week. They read N4TCW-2. The "-2" is for ESF-2.	[email protected]
Loop Antennas	Loop Antennas KE0OG https://youtu.be/fd_6gsIxiyM 73 AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Mag-Loop Antennas:	To: Joel, W1ZR, Mag-Loop Antennas: What part of the antenna circuit supports the ground-return currents? RF ground / counterpoise. Is the outer-shield of the coax a part of the circuit, therefore requiring a specific length of feed-line to support antenna operation? Thanks, 73, AA0JK Fred --------------- Reply from Hallas, Joel W1ZR : Fred, A magnetic loop generates a magnetic field and doesn't have a return current, nor a need for a counterpoise. The ground at some distance from the antenna will still have an effect on the far field pattern. I am copying Kai Siwiak, who knows more about loops than I do. Perhaps he will have something to add (or subtract) from my view? GL & 73, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR Contributing Editor, QST ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio Reply from Kai KE4PT: Hi Fred and Joel, First, we should get out of the habit of calling the small HF loop a "mag loop". They are decidedly NOT "mag loops" since they have substantial electric near fields, and the nulls can be quite shallow. About ground currents: Neither a small HF loop (nor large loop) nor a dipole needs a "ground" to complete the antenna circuit. Both a full dipole and a loop can operate in "free space" independent of any counterpoise or ground. However, you can "slice" a vertical dipole in half, and operate the remaining vertical quarter-wavelength element using its mirror image in the ground (as a counterpoise) for the other half of the dipole. Then, ground currents complete the "dipole" circuit. By the same token, you can "slice" a small vertical loop in half, and operate the remaining half using the mirror image in the ground (as a counterpoise) to complete the other half of the loop. Then, ground currents complete the loop antenna circuit. This is not done with small HF loops because it would be incredibly lossy. To your second question: The outer shield of the coax feed-line of a small HF loop can radiate common mode currents, so if the coax length is more than about 0.3 wavelengths (about 10 ft at 28 MHz) at any operating frequency, you should place ferrite chokes at the 0.3 wavelength point. Joel makes a good point about distant reflections from ground for a vertical small loop (or any antenna above a ground). Those reflections from ground will significantly affect the radiation patterns. With kindest regards, Kai, KE4PT	[email protected]
Magnetic Loop Great HF Apartment Antenna	Magnetic Loop Great HF Apartment Antenna https://youtu.be/IuakP-C6NTM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Malicious interference	Malicious interference http://www.w4bbb.org/home/malicious-interference-policy 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Malicious Interference	Malicious Interference There is a very defined protocol for reporting this type of problem to authorities. Therefore, it is vitally important we follow these guidelines in order to preserve our chances for some help. Please do what you can to follow the below guidelines, and help other hams, members or not, do the same. We all benefit in the end, and more quickly, if everyone can adhere to these: 1) Please keep your power output to minimum necessary to communicate. This is not only helpful to us, it's in the rules! 2) Do not talk to, or talk about, the jammer on the air. Please do not make false claims that “we are coming for you” or “I have DF equipment ready to find you.” 3) Please send your observations to Gery Villhauer W0GV 303-467-0223 [email protected] Any data is useful (Example: I am at my QTH and I can hear him on the input half scale with an HT) accurate date and time is critical!! 4) Please understand and be patient during this time. In order to comply with our FCC club license, protect our equipment, and continue to collect information useful to our case, a repeater may be offline for periods of time. Please also understand that we try to never turn down help, but in this particular case, the best and only help we can accept is following the 4 guidelines above. If we can all stick to that, we have our best chance of gaining the needed help from authorities. Please do your best to have your conversations normally and ignore the jammer whenever possible. If it becomes too bad, please move your QSO to another repeater. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Maunder & Dalton solar minimums	The link below is a rambling description of recent solar cycle modeling done by Prof. Valentina Zharkova and her collaborators. https://accordingtohoyt.com/2018/12/12/the-latest-on-the-double-dynamo-solar-model-and-dr-zharkovas-predictions-of-a-grand-minimum/ Zharkova's model forecasts that the next three solar cycles will be more anemic than any experienced in our lifetimes. Jim KE0NRE	[email protected]
MFJ 2982 End Fed Vertical Antenna	<http://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/prod/mediumlarge/mfj-2982_ml.jpg> Ham Radio - Using Fiberglass Poles for HF Portable Operation <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMxZWvGzflE> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMxZWvGzflE> Ham Radio - Using Fiberglass Poles for HF Portable Opera... <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMxZWvGzflE> Explanation of benefits of fiberglass poles as supports for HF wire antennas.Note: I put the fed end of the antenna up high on the pole due to past success i... View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMxZWvGzflE> Preview by Yahoo <http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Downloads/MFJ-2982/MFJ_2982_stand.jpg> 73 AA0JK	[email protected]
MFJ-1708SDR T/R switch	A close look at the MFJ-1708SDR T/R switch (#148) https://youtu.be/nchpTOfdjoI KE0OG Dave Casler 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Microwave Propagation	Latest video release from KE0OG Dave Amateur Extra Lesson 10.2, VHF UHF Microwave Propagation Amateur Extra Lesson 10.2, VHF UHF Microwave Propagation <https://youtu.be/_t73WEY7DJ8> <https://youtu.be/_t73WEY7DJ8> Amateur Extra Lesson 10.2, VHF UHF Microwave Prop... <https://youtu.be/_t73WEY7DJ8> Here's your video introduction to Section 10.2, VHF/UHF/Microwave Propagation, from the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. Topics covered... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/_t73WEY7DJ8> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Mil spec AH-703 3ft. QRP Vertical and FT-817ND Pileup!	Mil spec AH-703 3ft. QRP Vertical and FT-817ND Pileup! https://youtu.be/T1fm---iQ-I 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Mobile / Portable Go To Radio	Mobile / Portable Radio Cinema Modeoff The Ultimate Bugout Mobile Portable Ham Radio Survival Setup 9-22- <http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KLqIPGl0BY1TMA17iXnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTJkMDZyZmZkBHNlYwNjZC1hdHRyBHNsawNzb3VyY2UEdnRpZAMEcnVybANodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PXZlaWo3TTd0Wnpr/RV=2/RE=1480656966/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3dveij7M7tZzk/RK=0/RS=ebqWvIKyhNy9fPTUZED0G_gX_IE-> https://youtu.be/veij7M7tZzk	[email protected]
MOBILE AMATEUR RADIO	MOBILE AMATEUR RADIO http://www.k0bg.com/ This site is dedicated to mobile amateur radio operators, old and new alike. Whether you're into HF, or VHF operation, I trust the information presented will increase your enjoyment of our great hobby. K0BG Alan R. Applegate Roswell, New Mexico http://www.k0bg.com/ 73, AA0JK Fred ( Repost for newer members )	[email protected]
Mobile Antenna Mounts	Antenna mount for your Truck / car. The question, “How can I mount an HF antenna on my truck?”, came up. There are probably more ways to mount antennas than there are makes and models of trucks. Searching the WEB there are several sites on the subject. Here are some that might be of interest: Mobile HF Antenna by N6TWW http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPWjzLTsjhg Install Yaesu ATAS 120A Ham Radio Screwdriver Antenna http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqx3vZ8k7JQ ~~A $20 HF Mobile Antenna QST April 2000, pp. 33-35 A few hours of fun with PVC and wire and you’ve got yourself a respectable mobile antenna for 20- through 6-meters. ARRL Amateur Radio On The Move ISBN: 978-0-87259-945-1 Order No.: 9450 ~~Use this ARRL book to find out what to do, and what not to do! • Radios you can use mobile • Getting power to run a radio • Installation tips • Safety • Antennas for mobiling • Getting rid of the noise • Operating hints and tips • Software 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Mobile instillation and station Grounding	Wednesday night topics of Mobile instillation and station Grounding. References: Mobile instillation and Station Grounding references; AC6V. COM Technical http://ac6v.com/ K0BG http://www.k0bg.com/ Grounding http://ac6v.com/techref.htm#GR Notes on grounding amateur and commercial radio installations <http://www.swssec.com/grounding.html> -- From SWS Security White Papers Lightning Protection & Grounding <http://www.polyphaser.com/> -- From PolyPhaser -- Click on Support, then Technical Notes How to Protect Your House And Its Contents from Lightning <http://www.mikeholt.com/files/PDF/LightningGuide_FINALpublishedversion_May051.pdf> Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur <http://www.arrl.org/shop/Grounding-and-Bonding-for-the-Radio-Amateur/> ARRL #Item No. 0659 Amateur Radio on the Move <http://www.arrl.org/shop/Amateur-Radio-on-the-Move/> Take your radio with you! Advice for operating your radio from your car or RV, boat, airplane, motorcycle or backpack. Item No. 9450 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Mobile operating noise	Mobile operating is highly popular, but some effort may be required to obtain a reasonably noise free installation. We not only have installation tips and interference cures, but have obtained policy statements from the auto manufacturers. Articles * Fuel Pump Noise <http://www.arrl.org/fuel-pump-noise> Fuel Pump Noise <http://www.arrl.org/fuel-pump-noise> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/fuel-pump-noise> Preview by Yahoo * K0BG's Thoughts on Mobile Interference <http://p1k.arrl.org/~mgruber/mobile/k0bg_mobile_thoughts.pdf> * Automotive Interference Problems: What the Manufacturers Say <http://www.arrl.org/auto-manufacturer-s-policies> * Lab Notes -- Mobile Installations and Electromagnetic Compatibility <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/39574.pdf> QST March 1995, pp. 74-75 Web Links * These pages describe techniques to eliminate alternator whine. As these articles point out, a bad diode can make the whine much worse: * http://www.termpro.com/articles/noise.html <http://www.termpro.com/articles/noise.html> * http://www.sacskyranch.com/altnoise.htm <http://www.sacskyranch.com/altnoise.htm> * http://www.avweb.com/news/maint/182896-1.html <http://www.avweb.com/news/maint/182896-1.html> * The K0BG Mobile Pages <http://www.k0bg.com/> * Ford Motor Company EMC Online <http://www.fordemc.com/> Contains much information including Mobile Radio Installation Guidelines * Ford Explorer Radio Frequency Interference <http://www.4x4central.com/tips.htm> * GM Radio Telephone / Mobile Radio Installation Guidelines <http://service.gm.com/techlineinfo/radio.html> GMNA Engineering Centers General Motors Corporation * K8CU Mobile Radio RFI Solutions <http://www.realhamradio.com/RFI_Solutions.htm> * W8LMF Mobile Installation In 2005 Toyota Prius <http://wa8lmf.net/mobile/prius/index.htm> - Contains information and graphics for an Amateur Radio installation in a modern hybrid vehicle * Pat Freeman, N3GWZ, outlines the use of Radio Shack ferrite cores he used to solve a fuel-pump problem in his 2002 Sport Track <http://97vette.com/sporttrac/rfi_fix/rfi_fix.html> . Many more articles can be found at ARRL,s web site. 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Modulation Systems	Modulation Systems KE0OG Dave Casler Amateur Extra Lesson 8.1, Modulation Systems, 11th Edition <http://dcasler.com/2016/10/12/ae8-1/> <http://dcasler.com/2016/10/12/ae8-1/> Amateur Extra Lesson 8.1, Modulation Systems, 11th E... <http://dcasler.com/2016/10/12/ae8-1/> Here’s your video introduction to Section 8.1, “Modulation Systems,” in the 11th Edition of the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. I hope you enjoy ... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2016/10/12/ae8-1/> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Mom uses ham radio to find missing son in wake of Harvey destruction	http://www.wdsu.com/article/mom-uses-ham-radio-to-find-missing-son-in-wake-of-harvey-destruction/12168486	[email protected]
Monitoring Hurricane Irma with Ham Radio	Monitoring Hurricane Irma with Ham Radio from Charlotte, NC https://youtu.be/9hWn8rHwXnA 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
More Feedback from this Week's DRC Learning Net	Larry already posted a note about the CW recordable software he found that allowed him to put CW tones onto his cell phone. That is something we have been trying to find for a while now. This week we covered some other topics, too. We talked a bit about a document which is of interest to new amateur radio operators and which is located on the ARRL website. Here is a link to the document: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Instructor%20resources/Get%20On%20The%20Air/101115%20Practical%20Radio%20Application%20Final.pdf On the Learning Net we frequently discuss many of the topics which are included in this excellent booklet. You do not have to be a member of ARRL to access this document. (Although we always encourage joining ARRL for the many benefits you receive in return). Share this document with other hams you know. It is a great resource for us all. Get On The Air! Gary	[email protected]
Morse Code - Principles and Basic Techniques (US Army Signal)	Old'ie - But _ Good'ie Morse Code - Principles and Basic Techniques (US Army Signal) ARRL: Learning Morse Code <http://www.arrl.org/learning-morse-code#> Learning Morse Code <http://www.arrl.org/learning-morse-code#> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/learning-morse-code#> Preview by Yahoo Beginner's Guide to CW by Jack Wagoner, WB8FSV <http://www.learnmorsecode.com/qsig.html> All of the basics, from learning the code and calling CQ, to holding a ragchew and taking part in CW nets. Tips for Learning Morse Code <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Morse/LearningMorseCode.pdf> By Chuck Adams, K7QO & Rod Dinkins, AC6V SK Learning CW Using the Farnsworth Method <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/x9004008.pdf> An article by Jon Bloom, KE3Z from the April 1990 issue of QEX; describes the learning method in which characters are sent at a faster speed than the words. Learning the Code without a Pencil by Fred Wagner, KQ6Q <http://www.aralb.org/Commitees/Morse_code/index.htm> An off-air method of learning the code with a partner. <http://www.arrl.org/helping-kids-discover-morse-code> Helping Kids Discover Morse Code <http://www.arrl.org/helping-kids-discover-morse-code> Resources and ideas for teaching kids Morse Code. Morse Code: Efficient or Over the Hill? <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Morse/Morse%20Code-Efficient%20or%20over%20the%20Hill-QST_Jan_2009_p55-58%20(2).pdf> Why learn if you haven't, and how to copy faster if you have. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- W1AW Code Practice Files <http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files> Listed here are W1AW code practice transmissions for the dates and speeds indicated. The files are in MP3 format, playable using Windows Media Player, ... Learn More <http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files> W1AW Operating Schedule <http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule> Pacific, Mtn, Cent, East, UTC, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri. 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 1300z, Fast Code, Slow Code, Fast Code, Slow Code. 7 - 9 am. 10 am -12:45 pm . Learn More <http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-operating-schedule> Code Practice QST Source <http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-qst-source> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, ... Daily Morse Code Practice QST Source. 9 AM Code Practice - D Learn More <http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-qst-source> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Morse Code An Overview	Morse Code An Overview: Morse Code An Overview Part 1 by K5LN https://youtu.be/GuxMdpEQpSw Morse code An Overview Part 2 by K5LN https://youtu.be/Q8UYm0JWANE Morse Code An Overview Part 3 by K5LN https://youtu.be/Si_9_RCOvSg 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Morse Code An Overview Part 4 Plus	Morse Code An Overview Part 4 - + Morse Code An Overview Part 4 by K5LN https://youtu.be/joaSNzUOV2E Learning The Language: W5YI – Gordon West minsterhttp://www.w5yi.org/catalog.php?sort=17 FISTS CW CLUB The Intermational Morse Presrvation Society http://www.fistsna.org/ Straight Key Century Club http://www.skccgroup.com/ W1AW Code Practice MP3 Files ARRL http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files Morse Code Radio Operator Training "Technique of Hand Sending" 1944 US Navy 10min <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC5RQNSSZH0> https://youtu.be/iC5RQNSSZH0 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Morse Code Radio Operator Training "Technique of Hand Sending"	Morse Code Radio Operator Training "Technique of Hand Sending" US Navy https://youtu.be/iC5RQNSSZH0 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Morse Code: A Staple in the Navy IW Toolkit	Morse Code - A Staple in the Navy IW Toolkit "Morse code continues to be an inexpensive and efficient means of communication for many states throughout the globe," said Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) (IDW/NAC/SW/AW) Tony Gonzales, CTR rate training manager for CID headquarters. "Manual Morse operators here at Corry Station are learning a skill set that has stood the test of time. Many of our most senior CTRs began their careers as Manual Morse operators." http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=92864 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Most Common English Words In Morse Code	Most Common English Words In Morse Code 500 most common English words in Morse Code @18wpm https://youtu.be/-ej5AmTYFC0 100 most common English words in Morse Code @20wpm <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adQnv8LRb00> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adQnv8LRb00 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Mountain Topper kd0fzt	Mountain Topper kd0fzt Transciever LNR MTR4B Overview https://youtu.be/UAfaKUYr9MA https://www.lnrprecision.com/store/MTR4B-Mountain-Topper- p77620110 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Multiband Mobile Antenna	Multiband Mobile Antenna https://youtu.be/JE_lBcubmck 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
My First CW Contact	My First CW Contact - W5CYF https://youtu.be/shUOUE-JUiU W5CYF / TinkerJohn <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqosMGKZNzLIO4D0WwsDJvw> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
N0LX Portable antennas	Check out Jakes web site. Think you don't have room for an HF antenna, think again. http://n0lx.com/ <http://n0lx.com/rowing.jpg> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
NASA On The Air(NOTA)	NASA On The Air(NOTA) http://www.rightrelevance.com/search/articles/hero?article=87bc15ee94089f763b2cfa9b8c37cee184f81ecf&query=ham%20radio&taccount=hamradio_rr <http://www.everythinghamradio.com/2017/12/eth093-nasa-airnota/> NASA centers and facilities plan to be on the air with special events to celebrate milestones and some may be offering commemorative QSL cards. There will be a special certificate indicating how many centers you work . 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Need a net control for 6/12	Hello, I won't be available to take net control this Wednesday. The net script can be found on the files tab here on our yahoo group, https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/files. <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/files> If anyone has any questions don't hesitate to reach out. I usually use a wireless keyboard and mouse and my laptop to take checkins, I also use the ULS lookup site, https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchLicense.jsp, to confirm any names or calls. But whatever works best for you should work as well. 73, Doron K1DBC [email protected] 720-254-1561	[email protected]
need EchoLink help	Can someone tell me if there is a way to "change" your password in the EchoLink program? It seems to me that it can not be changed.	[email protected]
Need Help for Amateur Radio at the Denver Mini Maker Faire 2016 at Denver Museum of Nature and Science-11-12 JUN 2016 0900-1700	All, I had signed up to set up an Amateur Radio booth at this event but I will not be able to due to family commitments. I am looking for someone to take over the organization of the booth (securing equipment, getting people to staff the booth, setting up, tearing down, etc.). Think of it as a Field Day setup with some things for the kids. I can provide equipment, power, and antennas but will not be able to help much with logistics otherwise. If you want to talk on the phone with addition detail; please call me. This is a great way to introduce Amateur Radio to children and their parents. I know this is short notice and I would like to keep the commitment but my family takes priority. To see what other exhibitors are doing see: https://denvermakerfaire.com/ My plan was to set up an HF station (with voice and digital capabilities), a CPO with a decoder (I might be able to put this together in time), and a V/U station for local repeater contacts. Jack, WM0G can supply ARRL-provided literature. If I don’t hear anything by Monday, 04 JUN 2016 I will advise the museum that it is a no-go (for this year). Thanks, Lee N4TCW 202-412-1541 Where's Lee? http://map.findu.com/n4tcw	[email protected]
Need NCS for Ham Learning on March 14	Something has come up and I can't be net control for March 14th Ham Learning Net. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Need NCS for May 2nd	Hi, all! I won't be able to be NCS on Wed May 2. I need someone to handle it. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Need NCS Oct 10th	I won't be able to be net control tonight. We have an important errand to run. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Need NCS on Wed April 25th, 2018	Hi, all! I won't be able to be NCS tonight as I am studying for a certification exam. Thanks, Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Need Net Control Operators for December 2017	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in December for the following dates: December 6 - Need a volunteer December 13 - Need a volunteer December 20 - Holiday dinner December 27 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for April and May 2019	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in April and May for the following dates: April 10 - Need a volunteer April 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting April 24 - Need a volunteer May 1 - Need a volunteer May 8 - Need a volunteer May 15 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting May 22 - Need a volunteer May 29 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for August	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in August for the following dates: August 2 - Need a Volunteer August 9 - Need a Volunteer August 16 - Elmer Session and Denver Radio Club Meeting August 23 - Need a Volunteer August 30 - Need a Volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for August and September 2018	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in August and September for the following dates: August 22 - Need a volunteer August 29 - Need a volunteer September 5 - Need a volunteer September 12 - Need a volunteer September 19 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting September 26 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for December and January	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in December and January for the following dates: December 5 - Holiday Dinner December 12 - Need a volunteer December 19 - Need a volunteer December 26 - Need a volunteer January 2 - Need a volunteer January 9 - Need a volunteer January 16 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting January 23 - Need a volunteer January 30 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for January and February	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in December and January for the following dates: January 2 - Need a volunteer January 9 - Need a volunteer January 16 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting January 23 - Need a volunteer January 30 - Need a volunteer February 6 - Need a volunteer February 13 - Need a volunteer February 20 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting February 27 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for January 2018	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in January for the following dates: January 3 - Need a volunteer January 10 - Need a volunteer January 17 - Elmer Session and Face to Face Meeting January 24 - Need a volunteer January31 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for July and August 2018	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in July and August for the following dates: July 4 - Need a volunteer July 11 - Need a volunteer July 18 - Elmer Session and Face to Face Meeting July 29 - Need a volunteer August 1 - Need a volunteer August 8 - Need a volunteer August 15 - Elmer Session and Face to Face Meeting August 22 - Need a volunteer August 30 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in July and August for the following dates: July 3 - Need a volunteer July10 - Need a volunteer July 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting July 24 - Need a volunteer July 31 - Need a volunteer August 7 - Need a volunteer August 14 - Need a volunteer August 21 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting August 28 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for November	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in October for the following dates: November 1 - Need a Volunteer November 8 - Need a Volunteer November 15 - Elmer Session and Denver Radio Club Meeting November 22 - Larry K0LAI November 29 - Need Volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for October	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in October for the following dates: October 4 - Need a Volunteer October 11 - Need a Volunteer October 18 - Elmer Session and Denver Radio Club Meeting October 25 - Need a Volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for October and November	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in October and November for the following dates: October 3 - Need a volunteer October 10 - Need a volunteer October 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting October 24 - Need a volunteer October 31 - Need a volunteer November 7 - Need a volunteer November 14 - Need a volunteer November 21 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting November 28 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers for September	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in August for the following dates: September 6 - Need a Volunteer September 13 - Need a Volunteer September 20 - Elmer Session and Denver Radio Club Meeting September 27 - Need a Volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Need Net Controllers in February and March	We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in February and March for the following dates: February 6 - Need a volunteer February 13 - Need a volunteer February 20 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting February 27 - Need a volunteer March 6 - Need a volunteer March 13 - Need a volunteer March 20 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting March 27 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Negative lead fusing, ya or nae?	Negative lead fusing, ya or nae? https://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,78710.0.html My radios all come with the negative lead fused. I would think the manufacturer knows best, but there seems to be some controversy. Can you shed some light on the subject? Should one be concerned about the negative lead being a better current return in a wiring fault situation? Thanks, 73, AA0JK Fred Joel Hallas, W1ZR: Fred, It very much depends on the situation. The positive lead fuse will protect the power supply and the radio from any high-current situation caused by the radio. In a mobile installation, that isn't enough -- there also needs to be a fuse right at the connection of the power wire to the battery, otherwise chaffing of the wire by sheet metal body parts can cause a very high current short independent of the radio. This is otherwise unprotected and can easily result in a fire. The fuse in the negative lead is designed to protect the mobile radio connected to the auto battery. If the strap from the negative battery terminal to the engine block breaks or loosens (rare, but I've seen it happen) when the vehicle is started, the high starter-motor current (hundred amp range) will look for other paths to return due to the higher than normal resistance of the ground strap. It may find a path from your antenna ground connection through the radio to the negative lead and then to the battery. This could put high current through some PC board traces in the radio. So the negative lead fuse is designed to protect the radio. There may be other scenarios that result in current on that path. If nothing bad ever happened, no fuses would be needed at all -- but bad things happen to good radios! GL & 73, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR Contributing Editor, QST ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio	[email protected]
Net Control Operator	Net Control. Last week we had a new net control operator. KD0MDX, Jim, took the helm and did a great job for us. Thanks Jim. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Net Script and Check-in Sheet	I uploaded the script that I use for the Learning Net and I also uploaded a handy check-in sheet. Feel free to use them. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Net Series: Practical Applications 7:30 tonight.	Please join us tonight at 7:30p.m. on the 145.490 linked with the 448.625, both with a negative offset and a tone of 100. You may recall that on our last net we were talking about considerations for mounting vehicle antennas. We will be resuming that discussion tonight - after answering any other questions you might have. Tonight: How to get fabulous results with mag-mount antennas. 73, Becky, KD0AOE	[email protected]
New 1hr course on radio propagation	Hi All, Here is a link to a 1 hour course from COMET on radio propagation ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Comet Announcements > Date: Fri, Jun 15, 2018 at 11:11 AM Subject: [Cometupdates] New from COMET: Radio Wave Propagation Cc: Comet Updates > Greetings, The COMET Program is pleased to announce the publication of the new lesson, "Radio Wave Propagation <https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1394> ". As a society we have become dependent on satellite communications, but satellites fail with alarming frequency. Before the advent of satellites, long distance communications were carried out with high frequency (HF) radio transmissions. This 1-hour lesson examines the factors that control long-distance radio communications, with an emphasis on refraction in the ionosphere, frequency selection, and the effects of solar radiation. The intended audience for Radio Wave Propagation <https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1394> is any potential radio operator who communicates across long distances using HF frequencies. This can include members of the U.S. DoD, emergency management, and amateur radio operators. We welcome any comments or questions you may have regarding the content, instructional approach, or use of this lesson. Please e-mail your comments or questions to Alan Bol (alanbol AT ucar.edu <http://ucar.edu> ). For technical support, please visit our Registration and Support FAQs <https://www.meted.ucar.edu/resources_faq.php> . Sincerely, The COMET Program	[email protected]
New Extra Class Question Pool	The new Extra Class question pool is out. The new questions cover some additional topics: antenna types commonly used by radio amateurs. Emphasis on digital communications,digital test equipment, software defined radios, and propagation / space weather. NCVEC - 3rd Public Domain Release of 2016-2020 Extra Class Question Pool <http://ncvec.org/page.php?id=365> <http://ncvec.org/page.php?id=365> NCVEC - 3rd Public Domain Release of 2016-2020 Extr... <http://ncvec.org/page.php?id=365> March 5, 2016 The NCVEC Question Pool Committee has released the 3rd version the FCC Element 4, Amateur Extra Class Question Pool originally released original... View on ncvec.org <http://ncvec.org/page.php?id=365> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
New FT8 Digital	FT8 is the newest weak-signal mode from Joe Taylor, K1JT, and friends. It operates very much like JT65 but is four times faster and more automated. Learn a little about the history of digital modes and conversational vs bare essential modes! Two sample QSOs! David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
New General Class forming	Jim Beall, K0TOR, just sent me info about a new General class he is about to start teaching. Details on our website: http://www.hamlearningnet.org/ Note that class size is limited and filling fast, so you need to let him know ASAP if you want to attend. 73, Becky, KD0AOE	[email protected]
New General Class Question Pool Released	New General Class Question Pool Released, Effective July 1 http://ow.ly/NlDn101qNro <https://t.co/ozFyn24pJe> #ARRL <https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARRL?src=hash> #HamRadio <https://twitter.com/hashtag/HamRadio?src=hash> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
New Ham base staion Antenna and advice needed	Hello I’m a new ham and have been listening to the Leaning net for the last few weeks. I am looking for a dual band base station antenna that could be placed in my attic. I’m looking for recommendations or if anyone has an old antenna that still has years of service left in it I would be open to buying a used one also. The attic space is about 6 foot maybe a little smaller. I have a dual band Arrow ¼ wave ground plane http://www.arrowantennas.com/gp/gp146.html but it is now connected to the IRLP node I built with a UHF Radio . I want to buy a dual bander mobile used and use it as a base station. If I can get to the ham fest this weekend I will be looking. So here are the questions I think I need a separate antenna for my new dual band base set up correct? Since both the IRLP node and the Dual bander would TX on UHF they would damage each other if connected together to the same antenna? Correct? Or is there a way to use the arrow antenna I already own for both the DB Base and IRLP node? Next if do need two separate Antennas is there any issue with placing the, both close to reach other on a short mast or in the attic? I hope this is the correct use of our email group, I was looking on the yahoo group and it seems the Ham Learning net group does not have the ability to post conversations or messages like the IRPL and CSIDMR groups I joined do. Perhaps that is a feature we should consider turning on in the future. Thanks Ed K7EDW	[email protected]
New Ham!	Looking for anyone who might be willing to help me learn the ropes. I am a brand new licensed technician. I do not even know where to start or what questions to ask. I own a Yaesu FT2D and a Yaesu Ft-70D. Can anyone help me get on the air? Thank you Ben KE0VHY Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS>	[email protected]
New Net on Preparedness	Hi, all! There will be a new trial Net on the Colorado Connection set of repeaters on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. This net will cover preparedness for emergency situations. This first one will cover being prepared for winter both in your vehicle and at home in case of blizzards. If you are interested please try to participate. If the net is popular enough, the Colorado Connection will keep it going. 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
New Pod Cast ARRL	Doctor <http://www.arrl.org/doctor> <http://www.arrl.org/doctor> Doctor <http://www.arrl.org/doctor> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and re... View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/doctor> Preview by Yahoo Vertical Antennas 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
new radio	As I've mentioned in the past, I'm a relatively new ham. I bought a Baofung because it was cheap and to get me started. Turns out I'm really enjoying learning & growing my radio skills. Tonight, I was trying to get in but seems like I just couldn't. I think the net control said that my signal was scratchy. I think this is because of my radio. So now time to spend a little money to upgrade. Any suggestions about a radio to get. I would like a good, durable HT. It would be great to be able to use it easily for working satellites. Thanks. -brad w.	[email protected]
Next Elmer Session on Oct 18	Hi, all! At the next Elmer session on Oct. 18th, I will be giving a brief presentation and demonstration of how to program a radio using Chirp software. Chirp is free and open source. Learn how to inexpensively program your Baofeng or other brand of radio with Chirp. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Nifty Ham Radio Mini-Manuals- Review	Nifty Ham Radio Mini-Manuals- Review <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE55WtNWpK4> https://youtu.be/FE55WtNWpK4 Keep with your radio. Great for initial programming, and anytime you need to add frequencies, etc. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
NMO Hole Saw	Does anybody have a spare that they would sell or one I could borrow in the Denver area? I need to punch some holes in the Subaru. Thanks, Lee N4TCW	[email protected]
Noise from household sources	http://www.arrl.org/household There are a number of QST articles on finding radio receiver interference noise at ARRL's web site. http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/pdf/ExternalNoiseHandbook.pdf http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/Neighbor_Info/Neighbor_Info.pdf 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
November CQ Magazine	Does anybody have a copy; particularly one they are willing to let go of? I've heard that I was mentioned in it and wanted to see it. Thanks, Lee N4TCW	[email protected]
Off Center Fed Dipoles	Off Center Fed Dipoles Homebrew OCF 20 meter dipole, de kb1vwq https://youtu.be/u4QEpsmAQus 80-6 meter OCF Dipole Antenna for SHTF or Backpacking Part 1 https://youtu.be/IuXPsKX6nYw 80-6 meter OCF Dipole Antenna for SHTF or Backpacking Part 2 https://youtu.be/H7w-jdi-Nv4 MFJ-2010 Off Center Fed Dipoles https://youtu.be/ftEraV0RKdA 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
On-the-Air Review of QRP Labs QCX	On-the-Air Review of QRP Labs QCX https://youtu.be/c6jAV-_TOa8 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Operating Portable With the Icom IC-7200	Operating Portable With the Icom IC-7200 https://youtu.be/izwrH3H4m3E 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Optoelectronics,	Introduction to Section 5.4, Optoelectronics, from the 11th Edition of the ARRL Extra Class License Manual https://mg.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc&.rand=borbac0rsa9t4#mail KE0OG Dave <http://dcasler.com/?author=2> \| September 13, 2016 at 9:57 am \| Tags: amateur extra class license <http://dcasler.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=amateur-extra-class-license> , optoelectronics components <http://dcasler.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=optoelectronics-components> ,photoconductivity <http://dcasler.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=photoconductivity> , photovoltaic cells <http://dcasler.com/?taxonomy=post_tag&term=photovoltaic-cells> \| URL: Amateur Extra Lesson 5.4, Optoelectronics, 11th Edition <http://wp.me/p2qC4v-2Uq> <http://wp.me/p2qC4v-2Uq> Amateur Extra Lesson 5.4, Optoelectronics, 11th Edition <http://wp.me/p2qC4v-2Uq> Here’s your video introduction to Section 5.4, Optoelectronics, from the 11th Edition of the ARRL Extra Class License Manual for Ham Radio. It covers photo... View on wp.me <http://wp.me/p2qC4v-2Uq> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK FRED	[email protected]
Packet Data via Radio	Hi, all! This is mostly to answer Bud's question regarding packet radio. I was trying to talk about my experience but the robocall spooked me while transmitting and I lost my train of thought. I bought a Kantronics 3+ Packet Communicator (aka packet modem) from HRO. I connected it to my computer using a USB to DB9 serial cable. I connected the packet modem to my radio using a data cable. I had to solder the wires from the data cable to a DB9 connector. The DB9 connects to the packet modem and the mini din plug connects to the radio. I have a Yaesu FT-897D. The connections for soldering are shown in the documentation for the radio. At VHF the communication speed is 1200 baud. at UHF it is 9600 baud. The other part of this is software. Whatever software that you use depends on your purpose. If it is APRS, then you would get a packet driver for your computer and terminal software, as well as some type of APRS software to display the GPS data. This is my secondary purpose. If it is to send email, then you can download Winlink 2000 software which will have the necessary drivers in the software. There are three programs that you can use. This is my primary purpose. You can also communicate with others using Unix-like software to send messages back and forth to people using packets. This is similar to Internet and local networking messaging. That's just a short intro. It can go deeper depending on where you want to go. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Painter Pole Antenna - ham radio weekend project	Painter Pole Antenna - ham radio weekend project <http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KIo.B3Bw9Z.zUAWRaXnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTJkNDZudTluBHNlYwNjZC1hdHRyBHNsawNzb3VyY2UEdnRpZAMEcnVybANodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS93YXRjaD92PWVISERkSVhkTW5J/RV=2/RE=1494185975/RO=10/RU=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DeHHDdIXdMnI/RK=0/RS=CFAlF0wyNWtNp21jm_YOAcHVg.0-> https://youtu.be/eHHDdIXdMnI 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Pedestrian mobile magnetic loop for 40 to 10 meters	Pedestrian mobile magnetic loop for 40 to 10 meters http://home.alphalink.com.au/~parkerp/projects/projmal.htm 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
PORTABLE 20 METER VERTICAL WHIP ANTENNA	PORTABLE 20 METER VERTICAL WHIP ANTENNA https://youtu.be/TXKZfXQRxW8 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
PORTABLE 20 METER VERTICAL WHIP ANTENNA VIDEO 2	20 METER HF VERTICAL WHIP ANTENNA PORTABLE TUNE FOR 17 METERS 15 12 AND 10 METERS. https://youtu.be/vEsX_TTbCv8 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Portable Amateur Radio Equipment	Portable Amateur Radio Equipment Portable Amateur Radio Equipment <https://youtu.be/4U617s6ODWM> <https://youtu.be/4U617s6ODWM> <https://s.yimg.com/nq/storm/assets/enhancrV2/23/logos/youtube.png> Portable Amateur Radio Equipment A show and tell of some of the portable equipment I use for SOTA, WWFF/VKFF and field days. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Portable Ham Radio Tips & Tricks #1	Portable Ham Radio Tips & Tricks #1 https://youtu.be/DSehjXEPz_s 73 , AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Portable with the KG6HQD speaker wire antenna.	Portable with the KG6HQD speaker wire antenna. https://youtu.be/sSMDazjkuUk 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Power For Your Amateur Radio Station	Power For Your Amateur Radio Station Ask Dave 17 KE0OG Ask Dave 17: Power For Your Amateur Radio Station <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GauM7nRLzY> 73, AA0JK Fred <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GauM7nRLzY> Ask Dave 17: Power For Your Amateur Radio Station <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GauM7nRLzY> The Ask Dave series answers your questions about amateur radio, particularly those of interest to newcomers. This video, Ask Dave 17, d... View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GauM7nRLzY> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Power Supplies	Power Supplies https://youtu.be/DIOAubaDrBI KE0OG Dave Casler 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Power Supplies, Power Conditioner.	Power Supplies, Power Conditioners. http://www.arrl.org/power-supplies 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Power supply connecting	Sorry, I seem to have lost my ability to transmit. I heard everything from AA0JK, thank you for all the information. The power supply is an Alinco DM-330fx. Here's a picture of the terminals on it: 2016-06-08 19.46.44.jpg <https://www.dropbox.com/s/wcqdm4fpzeohnin/2016-06-08%2019.46.44.jpg?dl=0> <https://www.dropbox.com/s/wcqdm4fpzeohnin/2016-06-08%2019.46.44.jpg?dl=0> 2016-06-08 19.46.44.jpg <https://www.dropbox.com/s/wcqdm4fpzeohnin/2016-06-08%2019.46.44.jpg?dl=0> Shared with Dropbox View on http://www.dropbox.com <https://www.dropbox.com/s/wcqdm4fpzeohnin/2016-06-08%2019.46.44.jpg?dl=0> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Practical Antennas	Practical Antennas KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/aBqY90LveJo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Product review eHam	eHam.net Reviews <http://www.eham.net/reviews/> <http://www.eham.net/reviews/> eHam.net Reviews <http://www.eham.net/reviews/> Category (# of Products) Last Review Amateur Radio Equipment Repair (156) 30-Dec-2015 Amateur Radio Periodicals (49) 08-Oct-2015 Amplifiers: RF Power... View on http://www.eham.net <http://www.eham.net/reviews/> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Product Reviews	Got questions about a product you want to add to your shack, mobile station? Check the ARRL Product Review listing for QST reports. (http://www.arrl.org/reviews-listed-by-manufacturer) Ask someone who is or has used the product. The least desirable resource is the people selling the product. Marketing will say most anything to sell their product. Beware. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Programming you Baofeng	I download the radio image, then reopen the baofeng image and then tried to import the CVS file you have in the file folder and I get error that the file is bad . I am using CHIRP to program a baofeng uv-5r radio . Is that file for rt systems software only ? any suggestions ?	[email protected]
Programming Your Baofeng UV-5R Radio	Baofeng Radio Repeater Programing Quick&Easy <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZTOsobY8x8> https://youtu.be/UZTOsobY8x8 Programming Your Baofeng UV-5R Radio chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html baofeng radio programming instructions https://youtu.be/UZTOsobY8x8 How to Easily Add a Channel on the BaoFeng Handheld Radio (without a PC <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrG0El1KkIM> https://youtu.be/CrG0El1KkIM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Propagation Updates	Propagation updates Are you a member of ARRL? Members can get Solar updates via K7RA. ARLP018 Propagation de K7RA Partial sample of latest bulletin: ZCZC AP18 QST de W1AW Propagation Forecast Bulletin 18 ARLP018 From Tad Cook, K7RA Seattle, WA May 1, 2015 To all radio amateurs SB PROP ARL ARLP018 ARLP018 Propagation de K7RA There were no new sunspots over the past week (April 23-29), even though in the previous seven days there were new sunspots every day, and one day, April 21 had two new ones. The day after the reporting week, April 30, saw two new spots. Both solar flux and daily sunspot numbers declined. The average daily sunspot number dropped from 120.9 to 60.7, and average daily solar flux went down from 150.4 to 119.8. We currently are experiencing a very quiet Sun, but looking at the STEREO mission at http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/ <http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/> there is activity just over the solar horizon. You can see the weakening outlook in the NOAA/USAF 45 day forecast for solar flux. I have an archive of these in spreadsheet form at http://www.filedropper.com/filemanager/public.php?service=files&t=326dd41340bab1066cf91d13df36b8fd <http://www.filedropper.com/filemanager/public.php?service=files&t=326dd41340bab1066cf91d13df36b8fd> . Just click "Download This File" and select "Yes" to ignore the warning. Take a look at the weakening solar flux forecasts for May 1, which began on March 17 at 120, then rose to 130 on March 23, then to 140 on March 30, but on April 6 dropped to 115. It rose again to 125 on April 13, then 135 on April 20, then began to decline again to 125 on April 23, 115 on April 24, 110 on April 26, 100 on April 27 and 95 on April 28-29. Predicted solar flux for May 1 is 100, 105 on May 2-3, 110 on May 4, 115 on May 5-6, 120 on May 7, 135 on May 8-9, 130 and 125 on May 10-11, 130 on May 12-14, then 125, 130 and 125 on May 15-17, 120 on May 18-19, and 115 on May 20-23. Flux values are then forecast to drop to 110 on May 27-29, then rise to 135 on June 3-5. Predicted planetary A index is 10 on May 1, 8 on May 2, 5 on May 3-11, 25 on May 12, 20 on May 13-14, then 12, 8, 12, 20, 12 and 8 on May 15-20, 5 on May 21-25, 8 on May 26, and 10 on May 27-28. The next predicted increase is to 25 on June 8. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Propigation 101	Propagation 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yShlAl2kMZw Power Point Propagation 101 Radio propagation 101 <http://www.slideshare.net/zl2al/radio-propagation-101> <http://www.slideshare.net/zl2al/radio-propagation-101> Radio propagation 101 <http://www.slideshare.net/zl2al/radio-propagation-101> I developed this presentation for a talk to our local radio club in 2014. It graphically shows how the sun and it's activity affects ham radio activity.The 11 … View on http://www.slideshare.net <http://www.slideshare.net/zl2al/radio-propagation-101> Preview by Yahoo http://thayer.dartmouth.edu/w1et/Get_Started_files/Propagation101.pdf 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Proposed Change to Schedule for Ham Learning Net	Hi, all! It has been proposed that we change the Ham Learning Net night from Wednesday to Sunday evening at 7:30 pm. This would put the Net just before the Denver Radio Club (DRC)Net at 8:30 pm. The hope is that we can attract more elmers for the session. Currently Many of the DRC executive committee memebers have meetings on Wednesday evening which depletes the potential elmer pool. Please sound off and give us your opinion on this proposed change. I will contact the DRC President, Bryan, KB0A, regarding this propsoal as well. Thanks, Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Protect your mobile radios and electrical systems.	Protect your mobile radios and electrical systems. Is your electrical system up to the needs required to operate your mobile station? Are your radios protected from power-surges? Will your installation reek-havoc with your vehicles computer and electrical system? Here is a link to K0BG’s web page with useful tips to consider when installing your radios. Alternators, Batteries, and Battery Isolators. http://www.k0bg.com/alternator.html 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
PSK-31	Here are some computer links for getting started and using PSK31. k7AGE Randy PSK-31: https://youtu.be/jQpBGh9RMEQ https://youtu.be/FmsFhz_dyAg https://youtu.be/I3CwHaX7t5M https://youtu.be/ZaAXMzGIUGA N1NKM PSK31 Elmer: 10 Tips for the PSK31 Digital Mode http://www.arrl.org/news/10-tips-for-the-psk31-digital-mode ARRL: Get on the Air with HF Digital ISBN: 978-0-87259-601-6 http://www.arrl.org/shop/Get-on-the-Air-with-HF-Digital/ ARRL is a great source for all amateur radio topics. It’s well worth joining. http://www.arrl.org/home Hope this helps. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Public Domain Release 2019-2023 General Class Pool	The NCVEC Question Pool Committee hereby releases into Public Domain, he 2019-2023 FCC Element 3 General Class Question Pool to be Effective July 1, 2019 for examinations in the Amateur Radio Service. 2019-2023 General Class Question Pool.docx <http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2019-2023GeneralClassQuestionPool.docx> 2019-2023 General Class Question Pool.txt <http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2019-2023GeneralClassQuestionPool.txt> 2019-2023 General Class Question Pool.pdf <http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2019-2023GeneralClassQuestionPool.pdf> Required Graphic for Examination CORRECTED DIAGRAM 1-6-2019 G7-1.pdf <http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/G7-1.pdf> CORRECTED DIAGRAM 1-6-2019 G7-1.jpg <http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/G7-1.jpg> http://www.ncvec.org/page.php?id=364 73 Doron K1DBC	[email protected]
PVC Portable Ham Radio Station-Easy and Inexpensive	PVC Portable Ham Radio Station-Easy and Inexpensive https://youtu.be/Fr4wIQjST68 PVC Carrying Rack for Portable Ham Radio Work https://youtu.be/euCqEf0EyfM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Q-signs, or Q-signals, or Q-codes are Morse code abbreviations	Q-signs, or Q-signals, or Q-codes are Morse code abbreviations Amateur Radio HF Information <http://www.plexoft.com/SBF/q-signs.html> Amateur Radio HF Information <http://www.plexoft.com/SBF/q-signs.html> Sign Meaning QRA Name (or grid square) of station QRB Distance between us [in km]. QRG Exact frequency [mine or yours or that of ...] QRH Frequency varies QRI Tone of transmission View on http://www.plexoft.com <http://www.plexoft.com/SBF/q-signs.html> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred Sign Meaning QRA Name (or grid square) of station QRB Distance between us [in km]. QRG Exact frequency [mine or yours or that of ...] QRH Frequency varies QRI Tone of transmission [1 = good, 2 = variable, 3 = bad] QRJ Signal weak QRK Intelligibility of signal [1 = bad, 2 = poor, 3 = fair, 4 = good, 5 = excellent] QRL Listen (i.e., ``Shaddup! I am busy [with ...].'' or ``Are you busy? Can we talk?'') QRM Interference in signal [1 = nil, 2 = slight, 3 = moderate, 4 = severe, 5 = extreme] QRN Noise (``static'') in signal [1 = nil, 2 = slight, 3 = moderate, 4 = severe, 5 = extreme] QRO Increase power QRP Decrease power or low power QRQ Send faster [... WPM] QRS Send more slowly [... WPM] QRT Stop sending QRU Listening for messages directed to station QRV Ready QRX Next call [at ... hours [on ... kHz]] usage: Wait [...minutes] QRZ Call sign CB <http://www.plexoft.com/SBF/C03.html#CB-10-4> usage: Handle QSA 1-5 Signal strength [1 = Scarcely perceptible, 2 = Weak, 3 = Fairly good, 4 = Good, 5 = Very good] QSB Signal fading QSL Receipt acknowledgment QSO Can communicate with ... { directly \| by relay through ... } QSP Relay to ... QSX Listening to ( call / sign[s] ) on ... kHz QSY Change frequency to ... kHz CB <http://www.plexoft.com/SBF/C03.html#CB-10-4> usage: Change [to ...] channel QSZ Send each word or group twice [or ... times] QTC Have messages. QTH Geographic location CB <http://www.plexoft.com/SBF/C03.html#CB-10-4> usage: Home station QTR Current time QUM Resume normal working	[email protected]
QCX QRP Case, battery, Mastrant Rope, Zastone X6 Hand held radio	Reviews of QCX QRP Case, battery, Mastrant Rope, Zastone X6 Hand held radio https://youtu.be/AsWpSIeW55U 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
QRP antenna setup for the ARRL 10 contest	QRP antenna setup for the ARRL 10 contest https://youtu.be/mu_nLEU1M9c 73 AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
QRP Ham Radio Adventure	QRP Ham Radio Adventure Elecraft KX2 & Packtenna JEEP Wrangler https://youtu.be/NKzHEAL7QCY 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
QRP HAM RADIO: "SILVER BULLET 1000" IN THE WOODS	QRP HAM RADIO: "SILVER BULLET 1000" IN THE WOODS https://youtu.be/la320mHD368 Back Pack Portable. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
QRP HAM RADIO: HUSTLER RM-20	QRP HAM RADIO: HUSTLER RM-20 https://youtu.be/efnQ3LyDSGM Back Pack Portable. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
QRP Labs QCX QRP Radio	Building and using the QRP Labs QCX single-band, 5-watt QRP radio https://youtu.be/A0BkDoVcaQ4 David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> KE0OG 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
QRP PORTABLE: KELTY VENTURE 2 TENT IN THE WOODS!	QRP PORTABLE: KELTY VENTURE 2 TENT IN THE WOODS! https://youtu.be/8KjXA82wxok 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
QRP Ten Watts DX	Added note to the Jeep QRP Adventure clip. The YT9M station he worked was DX in Serbia. Ten watts from the hood of the Jeep, infeed antenna, and a DX contact between WESLEY CHAPEL , FL and Serbia. (Jeep rental shows Missouri Plates). 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
QSL Bureau	Managing your QSL cards. Tenth District QSL Bureau Incoming QSL Service <http://www.arrl.org/incoming-qsl-service> Incoming QSL Service <http://www.arrl.org/incoming-qsl-service> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/incoming-qsl-service> Preview by Yahoo W0 QSL Bureau PO Box 907 Florissant, MO 63032 Bureau Manager Norm McCourt AC0N Asst. Manager Paul Haefner K0JPL Sorter Co-Ordinator Rich Zysk K0GSV All tenth-area call signs: W0 QSL Bureau <http://www.zeroburo.org/> PO Box 907 Florissant, MO 63032 Comments or questions on this Bureau's operation may be directed to [email protected] . See the W0 QSL home page. (http://www.zeroburo.org <http://www.zeroburo.org/> ) http://zeroburo.org/index.htm <http://zeroburo.org/index.htm> ARRL OUTGOING BUREAU http://www.qslmanager.us/arrl-outgoing.htm <http://www.qslmanager.us/arrl-outgoing.htm> Hope this helps, 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
QSL Bureau for 10th District	The W0 QSL Bureau (10th District) http://zeroburo.org/ AA0JK	[email protected]
QSL Cards	Designing and making your QSL cards. Great information video. https://youtu.be/D1ovI3N8fPU 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
QSL cards for award contact verification	QSL Cards for award contact verification. Hard-copies when not using Log-Book of The World. Barry L Mitchell N0KV 12200 Boothill Dr. , Parker, CO 80138 303-841-6510 ( ? 80134 or 80138 ? ) 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Radio at War	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfs4wS1oOUQ	[email protected]
Radio Direction Finding - Fox Hunting	Fox Hunt Transmitter hunting (also called foxhunting and bunny-hunting) can help police the ham bands, save lives, find downed aircraft, and be just plain fun. http://homingin.com/ Denver (CO) area -- Get info from Larry Benko W0QE . TRANSMITTER HUNTING Radio Direction Finding Simplified Full-length book for radio hobbyists on all aspects of Radio Direction Finding (RDF): 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Radio Dstance Range Comaprison of Various Types of Two-way Radios	Hi, all! I found this web page to be of great value. Some of you considering what type of radios to buy will definitely want to review the information. It compares ham, CB, FRS, and GMRS. It also looks at HT, mobile and base interaction. Larry K0LAI http://hfpack.com/radiorange/	[email protected]
Radio Interference from a neighbors AQUARIUM	Radio Interference from a neighbors AQUARIUM https://youtu.be/596xQbwShd0 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Radio Programming File for Colorado	Greetings, I just moved to Colorado and want to program all of my radios for Colorado repeaters. Does anybody hav a CSV or Chirp file? Thanks, Lee N4TCW	[email protected]
Radio World: EBU Opens Registration for .radio Domain	http://www.radioworld.com/global/0007/ebu-opens-registration-for-radio-domain/340764	[email protected]
Rasberry Pi 2B Windows 10	Raspberry Pi with Windows 10 on top: Microsoft will support new version of popular single-board computer Microsoft confirmed that it will offer Window 10 for Raspberry Pi 2, making the new operating system available free to the maker community through it’s Windows Developer Program for Internet of Things devices this year. The new Raspberry Pi uses an ARMv7 processor and can also support a variety of Linux distributions. Looking for comments from anyone using the Pi-2B. Pros and Cons of using Windows. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Raspberry Pi 4B Anjounced	https://www.raspberrypi.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXCjpJasvG0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbwV-4psAg https://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/maker-electronics.aspx?rd=1 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Raspberry PI Shutdown	Raspberry PI users may find Amateur Logic, issue 76, of interest. A lot of PI project information. AmateurLogic 76, Shutdown Pi, ISS SSTV, Modulation on a Scope <https://youtu.be/Otc9LoUc_DU> <https://youtu.be/Otc9LoUc_DU> AmateurLogic 76, Shutdown Pi, ISS SSTV, Modulation ... <https://youtu.be/Otc9LoUc_DU> A simple shutdown switch avoids trashing your Raspberry Pi's operating system. SSTV from the ISS with Peter. George visits the Orange Texas Hamfest. Modul... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/Otc9LoUc_DU> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re:	Gary, I can take April 5 if no else has it. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: ? about propagation	Radio propagation <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_propagation> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_propagation http://www.arrl.org/propagation <http://www.arrl.org/propagation> Satellite signal propagation http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/satellite/satellite_sig_prop/satellite_signal_propagation.php Propagation and Radio Science 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] ? about net this evening..	Brad, Heard you check-into the net. You were first on the list. There was static, but the source unknown. Thankfully it did not persist. The squelch setting on your Baofeng sounds a little high. You might check with others using a Baofeng and see what their settings are. The “aunt jenny having a coffee chat w/ a friend”, you were hearing may have been a local transmission bleeding over into your radio. Were there any cell towers or other transmitter stations in the local proximity at the time? Hope this helps. 73, AA0JK Fred From: "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 9:28 PM Subject: [HamLearningNet] ? about net this evening.. Folks, I tried to jump onto the net tonight with a couple of questions. I think I communicated my call sign, KG6MDU, when I first jumped on. But, I heard a LOT of static. Thinking there might be something with my radio, cable, etc. I decided to just drop off as I didn't want to cause any problems. So my first question is did anyone hear me at the beginning? And my second question is about my radio. I was traveling from the office to the home when I tried to connect. My HT is a BaoFeng UV-5R with a Comet remote mount antenna. The squelch on my radio was set at the midway point. But, I was hearing some very faint conversation that definitely sounded like non amateur stuff. It sounded like aunt jenny having a coffee chat w/ a friend. What could cause that? Thanks for any help. Brad Walker KG6MDU	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] ? about net this evening..	Brad, Moving to 448.625MHz could make a difference. Filtering in the BaoFeng might not be keeping strong signals out of your radio. In order to keep the price down on those radios, they have to cut corners somewhere. Being in a high RF environment though would make it difficult for any radio to filter out unwanted signals. The “L” term you used is a connotation reserved for one using poor operating practices. Asking question and learning new aspects of our hobby do not fall under this term. If in doubt, ask. That’s why we’re here. AA0JK Fred From: "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] ? about net this evening.. Fred, Thanks for letting me know that my tx was heard. I'll ask around about the squelch for the BaoFeng. When I heard the tx bleeding over, I was just leaving work. I work as a s/w engineer at Xetawave (we make radios) here in Louisville. I'm certain there have to be some strong cell phone towers in the area. Why would that have mattered? Also, would moving over to the 448.625MHz freq make a difference? FYI. Thanks for the help as I'm trying not to be a lid.. 😎 -brad w. On Thu, May 15, 2014 at 6:25 AM, '[email protected] ' [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Brad, Heard you check-into the net. You were first on the list. There was static, but the source unknown. Thankfully it did not persist. The squelch setting on your Baofeng sounds a little high. You might check with others using a Baofeng and see what their settings are. The “aunt jenny having a coffee chat w/ a friend”, you were hearing may have been a local transmission bleeding over into your radio. Were there any cell towers or other transmitter stations in the local proximity at the time? Hope this helps. 73, AA0JK Fred From: "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" > To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 9:28 PM Subject: [HamLearningNet] ? about net this evening.. Folks, I tried to jump onto the net tonight with a couple of questions. I think I communicated my call sign, KG6MDU, when I first jumped on. But, I heard a LOT of static. Thinking there might be something with my radio, cable, etc. I decided to just drop off as I didn't want to cause any problems. So my first question is did anyone hear me at the beginning? And my second question is about my radio. I was traveling from the office to the home when I tried to connect. My HT is a BaoFeng UV-5R with a Comet remote mount antenna. The squelch on my radio was set at the midway point. But, I was hearing some very faint conversation that definitely sounded like non amateur stuff. It sounded like aunt jenny having a coffee chat w/ a friend. What could cause that? Thanks for any help. Brad Walker KG6MDU	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] ? about net this evening..	Fred, Thanks for letting me know that my tx was heard. I'll ask around about the squelch for the BaoFeng. When I heard the tx bleeding over, I was just leaving work. I work as a s/w engineer at Xetawave (we make radios) here in Louisville. I'm certain there have to be some strong cell phone towers in the area. Why would that have mattered? Also, would moving over to the 448.625MHz freq make a difference? FYI. Thanks for the help as I'm trying not to be a lid.. 😎 -brad w. On Thu, May 15, 2014 at 6:25 AM, '[email protected] ' [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Brad, Heard you check-into the net. You were first on the list. There was static, but the source unknown. Thankfully it did not persist. The squelch setting on your Baofeng sounds a little high. You might check with others using a Baofeng and see what their settings are. The “aunt jenny having a coffee chat w/ a friend”, you were hearing may have been a local transmission bleeding over into your radio. Were there any cell towers or other transmitter stations in the local proximity at the time? Hope this helps. 73, AA0JK Fred From: "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" > To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 9:28 PM Subject: [HamLearningNet] ? about net this evening.. Folks, I tried to jump onto the net tonight with a couple of questions. I think I communicated my call sign, KG6MDU, when I first jumped on. But, I heard a LOT of static. Thinking there might be something with my radio, cable, etc. I decided to just drop off as I didn't want to cause any problems. So my first question is did anyone hear me at the beginning? And my second question is about my radio. I was traveling from the office to the home when I tried to connect. My HT is a BaoFeng UV-5R with a Comet remote mount antenna. The squelch on my radio was set at the midway point. But, I was hearing some very faint conversation that definitely sounded like non amateur stuff. It sounded like aunt jenny having a coffee chat w/ a friend. What could cause that? Thanks for any help. Brad Walker KG6MDU	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] ? about out of state use	Brad, <http://www.hamdepot.com/> <http://www.hamdepot.com/> Arizona Amateur Radio Clubs Shaw Butte 442.850 Mhz repeater 442.850+ 100.00Hz Chase Tower 146.64 - 444.300 + Biltmore Plaza 224.680 - 449.625 - Shaw Butte 147.24 + 224.900 - ARRL Repeater Directory App Find nearby repeaters based on your current location On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 10:38 PM, "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I am going to be traveling to the Phoenix area next week for business. Is there any interesting ham radio things that I should do or visit? Is there anyway that I can talk back to our ham learning net on Wednesday from there (ie work remotely)? And lastly. Anybody have some good list of nets that are operating there? I can't seem to find a good list. Thanks for all the help. -brad walker KG6MDU	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] ? about repeaters..	Repeater Basics/Refresher - w4qr <http://www.w4qr.org/files/repeater-basics_jon-perelstein.pdf> http://www.w4qr.org/files/repeater-basics_jon-perelstein.pdf · PDF file From: Brad Walker To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2014 2:45 PM Subject: [HamLearningNet] ? about repeaters.. I was looking at the ham learning website that lists the nets running.. The Colorado Connection net is tonight. The web site lists the freq. as 145.310-. Do I assume this means there is a -600KHz offset. Is that what the "-" means? If so, can I assume every repeater is either a "+' or "-" 600 KHz offset unless told otherwise? Also, the PL is listed as 123.0. Can I assume this means it's a 123.0 Hz pl tone? Sorry for the newbie questions but thought I would ask. It just wasn't clear to me. -brad w.	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] ABC cancels ‘Last Man Standing’	Tim Allen plays Mike Baxter who is a ham on the show. He has Icom radios in his office and home. The executive director of the show is a real ham and is a guest on Hamnation frequently. Larry Irons K0LAI On 5/11/2017 8:54 PM, Mike Swiech [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: > > > Was this accidentally sent to the Ham Learning Net news group. I can't > see were it has anything to do with Amateur Radio. Or did I miss something? > > On May 11, 2017, at 18:32, [email protected] > [HamLearningNet] > > > wrote: > >> >> >> http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/11/abc-cancels-conservative-last-man-standing-despite-the-shows-successful-ratings/ >> >> >> >	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] ABC cancels ‘Last Man Standing’	Was this accidentally sent to the Ham Learning Net news group. I can't see were it has anything to do with Amateur Radio. Or did I miss something? On May 11, 2017, at 18:32, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/11/abc-cancels-conservative-last-man-standing-despite-the-shows-successful-ratings/	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Antenna Front to Back Ratio	Antenna Front to Back & Front to Rear Ratios The ARRL Antenna Handbook notes there is a difference between front-to-back and front-to-rear measurements of antenna performance. A quick search on the internet and antenna manufacturers finds these terms are used almost interchangeably. L. B. Cebik, W4RNL, wrote a very nice description of how front-to-back and front-to-rear values are defined. He includes helpful examples of how to calculate each value. Both values reveal a different property of a directional antenna that may be of importance under particular circumstances. http://www.antentop.org/w4rnl.001/amod25.html By the way, this article is one of many interesting ones written by Cebik. A large collection of them can be found at http://www.antentop.org/w4rnl.001/ Jim KE0NRE	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Antennas and Grounds for Apartments	Simple. You move. If that is not an option I guess first questions would be what do you want the antenna for? 2m/440? HF? Both? Also you didn't mention house or apt that your renting. It would be easier to hide an antenna at a house then an apartment. If you do rent an apt what floor are you on and how many floors are there? Also what direction are you facing? I'm sure I'll think of more later. I have a friend who lives on the 6th floor of an 8-10 story building. No balconies. He does repeater and HF work quite well. So there are always options. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 5:59 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Antennas and Grounds for Apartments http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/128040.pdf What to do when the landlord says "No antennas"? <http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/f5/61/c8/f561c8430e00ca094a69846825666f04.jpg> 73. AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Baluns, Antennas, and Lightning - oh my!	Many thanks to Jim ( AD0ZM ) and Fred (AA0JK) for sharing these helpful references about antennas and baluns. Every new article gives me a better understanding of what happens when my signal leaves the TX/ATU and heads skyward. Jim KE0NRE On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 9:27 AM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Thanks to everyone on the net last night! I thought the discussion about baluns, anttenns, and lightning was excellent, I learned a lot. Here is a paper on baluns I ran across this morning. Let me know what you think. https://www.orcadxcc.org/content/pdf/VA7JW_2015_current_balun.pdf Jim AD0ZM	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ..	Brad, In order to listen and transmit at the same time, repeaters use two different frequencies. One for it's transmit frequency and another for it's receive frequency. PL Tone is used to prevent a repeater from responding to unwanted signals or interference. Tone Squelch is an electronic means of allowing a repeater to respond only to stations that encode or send the proper tone. In other words, if a repeater is set up to operate only when a PL tone of say, 136.5Hz is heard by it's receiver, then it will allow the transmitting station access 1. How to Use Amateur (Ham Radio) Repeaters- A New Ham's … <http://www.hamuniverse.com/repeater.html> http://www.hamuniverse.com/repeater.html Hope this helps. AA0JK Fred Denver Radio Club From: Brad Walker To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:05 PM Subject: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ.. About 10 years ago, I received my Tech class license while I was living in California at the time. I never bought a radio and never really operated on the air. Had always wanted to but didn't. Life (i.e. kids, wife, and family) took hold and time moved on. Anyways, yesterday I renewed my license through the FCC web site. Also, a couple of days ago I bought a radio for the first time. I bought a BaoFeng UV-5R. I know, I know, it's not the best quality. But, heck for $35, it's a great way to start. Thank god for the web as the resources there have been very helpful. Hopefully, I will be able to afford a nicer radio as I really want to be able to work satellites. I have a couple of questions. First, after looking at the web site, I noticed the net is on "145.490 linked with the 448.625, both with a negative offset and a tone of 100". What does this mean? This says to me that I can receive on 145.490 MHz. But, I'm not sure I understand what "negative offset and tone" mean. Secondly, how do I "jump in" on the radio. Do I just say "KG6MDU anyone home?" Lastly, I live up in Superior and work in east Boulder. The radio can output 4 watts. Should that be enough to power output to participate on the net? Any help or advice is much appreciated! Hope to talk to ya' tonight!! -brad walker KG6MDU	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ..	From: "[email protected]" To: [email protected] Cc: Frederick Hart Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ.. Brad, In order to listen and transmit at the same time, repeaters use two different frequencies. One for it's transmit frequency and another for it's receive frequency. PL Tone is used to prevent a repeater from responding to unwanted signals or interference. Tone Squelch is an electronic means of allowing a repeater to respond only to stations that encode or send the proper tone. In other words, if a repeater is set up to operate only when a PL tone of say, 136.5Hz is heard by it's receiver, then it will allow the transmitting station access 1. How to Use Amateur (Ham Radio) Repeaters- A New Ham's … http://www.hamuniverse.com/repeater.html Hope this helps. AA0JK Fred Denver Radio Club From: Brad Walker To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:05 PM Subject: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ.. About 10 years ago, I received my Tech class license while I was living in California at the time. I never bought a radio and never really operated on the air. Had always wanted to but didn't. Life (i.e. kids, wife, and family) took hold and time moved on. Anyways, yesterday I renewed my license through the FCC web site. Also, a couple of days ago I bought a radio for the first time. I bought a BaoFeng UV-5R. I know, I know, it's not the best quality. But, heck for $35, it's a great way to start. Thank god for the web as the resources there have been very helpful. Hopefully, I will be able to afford a nicer radio as I really want to be able to work satellites. I have a couple of questions. First, after looking at the web site, I noticed the net is on "145.490 linked with the 448.625, both with a negative offset and a tone of 100". What does this mean? This says to me that I can receive on 145.490 MHz. But, I'm not sure I understand what "negative offset and tone" mean. Secondly, how do I "jump in" on the radio. Do I just say "KG6MDU anyone home?" Lastly, I live up in Superior and work in east Boulder. The radio can output 4 watts. Should that be enough to power output to participate on the net? Any help or advice is much appreciated! Hope to talk to ya' tonight!! -brad walker KG6MDU	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ..	RT Systems Radio Programming Software <http://www.rtsystemsinc.com/Articles.asp?ID=303> http://www.rtsystemsinc.com/Articles.asp?ID=303 <http://www.bing.com/search?q=rt+systems+programming+software&qs=AS&sk=AS1&pq=rt+sys&sc=8-6&sp=2&FORM=QBLH&cvid=af37e110dedd48bc82f06c2e083b0339&ghc=1#> Tech Support: 303-586-6510 Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Mountain Time E-mail: Tech Support Sales: Voice: 800-921-4834 Fax: 770-216-1836 Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Mountain Time E-mail Sales: Sales RT Systems 510 Compton Street #105 Broomfield, CO 80020 73, AA0JK Fred From: Don Idler To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2014 8:36 AM Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ.. How do I reach RT systems. I like the idea. Don KC0ZRM. [email protected] On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 7:35 PM, [email protected] > wrote: From: "[email protected] " > To: [email protected] Cc: Frederick Hart > Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ.. Brad, In order to listen and transmit at the same time, repeaters use two different frequencies. One for it's transmit frequency and another for it's receive frequency. PL Tone is used to prevent a repeater from responding to unwanted signals or interference. Tone Squelch is an electronic means of allowing a repeater to respond only to stations that encode or send the proper tone. In other words, if a repeater is set up to operate only when a PL tone of say, 136.5Hz is heard by it's receiver, then it will allow the transmitting station access 1. How to Use Amateur (Ham Radio) Repeaters- A New Ham's … http://www.hamuniverse.com/repeater.html Hope this helps. AA0JK Fred Denver Radio Club From: Brad Walker > To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:05 PM Subject: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ.. About 10 years ago, I received my Tech class license while I was living in California at the time. I never bought a radio and never really operated on the air. Had always wanted to but didn't. Life (i.e. kids, wife, and family) took hold and time moved on. Anyways, yesterday I renewed my license through the FCC web site. Also, a couple of days ago I bought a radio for the first time. I bought a BaoFeng UV-5R. I know, I know, it's not the best quality. But, heck for $35, it's a great way to start. Thank god for the web as the resources there have been very helpful. Hopefully, I will be able to afford a nicer radio as I really want to be able to work satellites. I have a couple of questions. First, after looking at the web site, I noticed the net is on "145.490 linked with the 448.625, both with a negative offset and a tone of 100". What does this mean? This says to me that I can receive on 145.490 MHz. But, I'm not sure I understand what "negative offset and tone" mean. Secondly, how do I "jump in" on the radio. Do I just say "KG6MDU anyone home?" Lastly, I live up in Superior and work in east Boulder. The radio can output 4 watts. Should that be enough to power output to participate on the net? Any help or advice is much appreciated! Hope to talk to ya' tonight!! -brad walker KG6MDU -- Check out " Mormon.org <http://mormon.org/>	[email protected]
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Re: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ..	How do I reach RT systems. I like the idea. Don KC0ZRM. [email protected] On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 7:35 PM, [email protected] > wrote: From: "[email protected] " > To: [email protected] Cc: Frederick Hart > Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ.. Brad, In order to listen and transmit at the same time, repeaters use two different frequencies. One for it's transmit frequency and another for it's receive frequency. PL Tone is used to prevent a repeater from responding to unwanted signals or interference. Tone Squelch is an electronic means of allowing a repeater to respond only to stations that encode or send the proper tone. In other words, if a repeater is set up to operate only when a PL tone of say, 136.5Hz is heard by it's receiver, then it will allow the transmitting station access 1. How to Use Amateur (Ham Radio) Repeaters- A New Ham's … http://www.hamuniverse.com/repeater.html Hope this helps. AA0JK Fred Denver Radio Club From: Brad Walker > To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 2:05 PM Subject: [HamLearningNet] calling CQ.. About 10 years ago, I received my Tech class license while I was living in California at the time. I never bought a radio and never really operated on the air. Had always wanted to but didn't. Life (i.e. kids, wife, and family) took hold and time moved on. Anyways, yesterday I renewed my license through the FCC web site. Also, a couple of days ago I bought a radio for the first time. I bought a BaoFeng UV-5R. I know, I know, it's not the best quality. But, heck for $35, it's a great way to start. Thank god for the web as the resources there have been very helpful. Hopefully, I will be able to afford a nicer radio as I really want to be able to work satellites. I have a couple of questions. First, after looking at the web site, I noticed the net is on "145.490 linked with the 448.625, both with a negative offset and a tone of 100". What does this mean? This says to me that I can receive on 145.490 MHz. But, I'm not sure I understand what "negative offset and tone" mean. Secondly, how do I "jump in" on the radio. Do I just say "KG6MDU anyone home?" Lastly, I live up in Superior and work in east Boulder. The radio can output 4 watts. Should that be enough to power output to participate on the net? Any help or advice is much appreciated! Hope to talk to ya' tonight!! -brad walker KG6MDU -- Check out " Mormon.org	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 1/2/19	Doron, Thanks for the great follow-up. Really appreciate the resource links. 73, AA0JK Fred On Thursday, January 3, 2019, 10:23:23 AM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Thanks all for another great net 7 3, K1DBC CHECK-INS AA0JK FRED - ANTENNA BUILT 30 METER DIPOLE 1:1 BALUN, SPEAKER WIRE, MADE CONTACT WITH RENO, BUT ALSO SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS FROM W2T W2P PRINCENTON TRENTON K0LPR LYNAIRE K7MAJ MICHEL K0BAT ART K0LAI LARRY - Asking about Anytone D868UV codeplug, https://www.rmham.org/ wordpress/sample-codeplugs/ <https://www.rmham.org/wordpress/sample-codeplugs/> , mentioned patriot VE team for testing K6HJV TOM AD0GX KEVIN K0YES KEN AD0ZM JIM - http://www.mfjenterprises.com/ Product.php?productid=MFJ-2386 <http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-2386> , mentioned patriot VE team for testing KD0RQN DAVID KK6AYD CHAD - GENERAL INFO RE: TAKE OFF ANGLE OF VERTICAL ANTENNNAS K1DBC - Adding features and functionality in software to an Anytone D868UV KB0UIG MICHAEL ------------------------------ ------------------------------ - Traffic: Resources: http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session https://hamstudy.org/sessions https://hamstudy.org/ https://hamexam.org/ https://www.pvet.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PatriotVETeam/ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ - https://github.com/geary/ AnyTone-D868UV/issues/59 <https://github.com/geary/AnyTone-D868UV/issues/59> - How to update Anytone D868UV to D878UV, should hopefully and eventually result in a simple upgrade, currently requires an ST-Link programmer(~$10 on amazon) ------------------------------ ------------------------------ - Very briefly caught post net discussion, ham radio and 4x4 https://co4x4rnr.clubexpress. com <https://co4x4rnr.clubexpress.com> http://rmrl.org/rl/denver- area-net-list-nets-held-on- ddenver-area-repeaters/ <http://rmrl.org/rl/denver-area-net-list-nets-held-on-ddenver-area-repeaters/> Wed 2000 Colorado 4×4 Rescue and Recovery Net 146.940- 103.5 Also on the 449.825/103.5 Open to all licensed radio amateurs. Please use standard ITU phonetics to check in. Colorado 4×4 Rescue and Recovery.	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 1/9/19	Doron,, Thanks, 73, AA0JK Fred On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 10:50:19 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Thanks again all for another great net. 73 K1DBC Doron K1DBC DORON - NET CONTROL AA0JK FRED HOMEBREW 30M ANTENNA UPDATE - RANDOM WIRE CABLE/SPEAKER WIRE GREAT RESULTS, K3Y/9 SPECIAL EVENT STATION K0BAT ART K0LAI LARRY AD0GX KEVIN K6HJV TOM TRAFFIC BOY SCOUT NEW HAMS DOUG KENNEDY KE0SHZ YEASU FT60/FT70 W9CE JEFF - REMINDER OF QUESTION POOL CHANGING KE0NRE JIM TRAFFIC ASKING ABOUT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 75/80 METER K0YES KEN W4PRG NUELL AB8WN PETE KE0THI PAUL KK6AYD CHAD WW0LF ORLEN - FOLLOW UP ON 75 AND 80 METER BANKS, 75 LOWER SIDEBAND 80 UPPER KEOTYQ BRANDON KE0SYJ BRAD - TOUCH LAMPS IN HOUSE CAUSING INTERFERENCE NEED TO INTRODUCE CHOKES http://www.skccgroup.com/k3y/ http://www.arrl.org/jamboree-on-the-air-jota https://www.scouting.org/jota/operators-guides/ https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/75m-or-80m-whats-the-difference.279156/ http://www.arrl.org/touch-lamp https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/commercial-radio-operator-license-program/commercial-0 http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-to-suspend-most-operations-on-january-3-if-government-shutdown-continue! s <http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-to-suspend-most-operations-on-january-3-if-government-shutdown-continues> http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-releases-plan-in-the-event-of-a-partial-government-shutdown Show us your hamshack/battle station at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/ groups/HamLearningNet <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet> examples: https://www.reddit.com/r/ amateurradio/search?sort=new& restrict_sr=on&q=flair% 3ABATTLE%2BSTATION <https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3ABATTLE%2BSTATION>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 11/14/18	Good Evening All! I can't wait for this class to be over so I can join the net again! 73 JIm On Wed, Nov 14, 2018 at 9:32 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Check-ins and traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 11/14/18 AA0JK FRED K7MAJ MICHAEL - TRAFFIC - checking for PL and offset of 6 meter net - Sun 1000 Six-Meter Invitational Net 53.050- 107.2 K0LPR LYNAIRE AA0DH DAVE K6HJV TOM KE0NRE JIM KD0RQN DAVID KE0SUM JON - TRAFFIC – YAESU FTM SDR, C4FM WIRES X ANY LOCAL ACTIVITY? KE0THI PAUL K0YES KEN KD0WMO STEVE K1DBC DORON ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://rmrl.org/rl/denver-area-net-list-nets-held-on-ddenver-area-repeaters/ https://www.w0tx.org/netlist.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.mikemyers.me/blog/2016/2/19/d-star-dmr-fusion-which-is-right-for-you-7nhdl https://www.hamdigitaal.nl/?wpfb_dl=194 http://www.tmrahamradio.org/files/D-Star%20DMR%20and%20Fusion%202017%20Hamfest.pdf Feature / Item D-Star DMR-Marc / Brandmeister Fusion Wires-X Ease Of Use Easy Easy Easy Ease Of Programming Easy More Difficult Easy Cost $299 - $899 $79 - $199 $299 - $700 Flexibility High Low/High High Survivability High Low/Medium Low Extendability High Low/Medium Low Multiple Manufactures Few Lots One Access The Network via "Non Radio" Yes No / Yes No Multi-band Radios Available Yes Yes Yes Field Programmable Yes Some Yes Connectability Yes Yes Yes Voice Quality Good Great Great Digital ID Yes No Yes GPS Yes * No Yes Can Send Data Yes ** No Yes Bandwidth 6.25 12.5 12.5 / 6.25 Concurrent Voice Channels 1 2 1 Error Correction Good Great Great Mixed Mode Repeaters No With Limitations Yes Ease of Multi-User Good Poor Good <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1629442837> https://www.hamdigitaal.nl/?wpfb_dl=194 D-STAR DMR Fusion Vocoder AMBE+ AMBE+2 AMBE+2 Forward Error Correction Voice Only Voice Only Voice Only Modulation GMSK 4FSK C4-FM Multiplex Method FDMA TDMA FDMA Transmission Rate 4.8 kbps 4.8 kbps x 2 9.6 kbps Bandwidth 6.25 kHz 12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz Channels supported 1 2 1 Standard Developer JARL ETSI Yaesu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.rmham.org/wordpress/rmham-university-2018/ Class Date Day Title Teacher(s) Syllabus 11/17/2018 Sat Ad Hoc IP Networks John W0VG – Chris AE5IT – Willem AC0KQ Providing IP in challenging terrain is one of the abilities served agencies value most because IP enables so many other services such as data, audio and video. This talk explores planning, configuring and deployment of such a network using point-to-point microwave links, commercial satellite and cell links, mesh networking, UHF data radios and similar technologies in mountainous terrain and remote locations. This explores hybrid networks and their benefits to amateur radio. Class Date Day Title Teacher(s) Syllabus 11/17/2018 Sat Ad Hoc IP Networks John W0VG – Chris AE5IT – Willem AC0KQ Providing IP in challenging terrain is one of the abilities served agencies value most because IP enables so many other services such as data, audio and video. This talk explores planning, configuring and deployment of such a network using point-to-point microwave links, commercial satellite and cell links, mesh networking, UHF data radios and similar technologies in mountainous terrain and remote locations. This explores hybrid networks and their benefits to amateur radio. 11/17/2018 Sat Title: Ad Hoc IP Networks Teacher(s) John W0VG – Chris AE5IT – Willem AC0KQ Syllabus Providing IP in challenging terrain is one of the abilities served agencies value most because IP enables so many other services such as data, audio and video. This talk explores planning, configuring and deployment of such a network using point-to-point microwave links, commercial satellite and cell links, mesh networking, UHF data radios and similar technologies in mountainous terrain and remote locations. This explores hybrid networks and their benefits to amateur radio. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://sharkrf.com/openspot2/ https://shop.sharkrf.com/index.php?id_product=11&controller=product The openSPOT2 is a standalone digital radio internet gateway (hotspot) designed mainly for amateur radio. You can talk with others on digital radio networks by using an openSPOT2, Wi-Fi internet access, and your radio. For more info, see the openSPOT2's page here <https://sharkrf.com/openspot2/> ! http://www.arrl.org/news/view/new-beta-version-of-wsjt-x-is-now-available-mock-ft8-contest-set Some changes from the RC3 beta version include these: The Esc key aborts a QSO, clears a DX Call, and selects Tx6; Fox/Hound/Contest selection boxes and new facilities for Contest and Fox-mode logging have been updated; the program disables transmit after 5 minutes of no mouse movement, and it will not auto-log a contact with incomplete exchange info. Coinciding with the release of WSJT-X version 2.0-rc4, the WSJT-X development team has scheduled an on-the-air FT8 protocol practice session to help operators become familiar with the software and to identify operational issues. The 1-hour FT8 mock contest will be held on November 20, 0200 – 0300 UTC (Monday evening, November 19, in North American time zones). Download links for -rc4 on Windows, Linux, and macOS are available on the WSJT-X page <http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html> . Those participating in WSJT-X beta tests are expected to report their experiences to the developers and upgrade to the general availability release when it becomes available. Visit <http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html> the WSJT-X web page for more information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.w0tx.org/ DRC/W0TX CLUB REQUESTS FOR HELP The Denver Radio Club needs member volunteers to help our Club with: * Tower climbers for antenna maintenance. Training will be provided by our experienced tower climbers. * Chairperson for DRC Field Day in 2019. Assistance and guidance will be given to new chairperson. You will have help. Please contact Gerry (W0GV) at [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.hamradio.com/ https://www.hamradio.com/special_offers.cfm 2018 PRE-HOLIDAY SAVINGS - Sale ends 1/31/2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- K1DBC project, more to follow Purpose: To remotely control CAT enabled multi-band transceiver and send/receive audio via an IP based network https://www.vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/vban.htm https://wiki.hamradiodeluxe.com/index.php/Rig_Control#Remote_Radio_Control FT857D Audio > Signalink USB > PC1 FT857D CAT Control USB > PC1 PC1 - Ham Radio Deluxe - Remote COM server for CAT control Voicemeter VBAN - Send and receive audio from transceiver PC2- Ham Radio Deluxe - Remote COM receiver for CAT control Voicemeter VBAN - Send and receive audio from transceiver ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.w0tx.org/ Our December Holiday Dinner Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5th. Doors Open at 5:15 p.m., dinner will be at 6pm, then our special program starts at 7 p.m. We will have a non-technical program, of general interest to all. Bring the entire family for this worthwhile program. Do Not Miss It ..... Mark Your Calendar Now! Please Click Here for More Information and to Make Your Reservations <https://www.w0tx.org/holidaydinner.htm>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 11/28/18	Thanks Doron, 73, AA0JK Fred On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 9:00:33 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Check-ins: AA0JK FRED - W7AGE/SAT WORK ARROW ANTENNA K0LPR LYNAIRE K6HJV TOM K0BAT ART AA0DH DAVE KE0THI PAUL - SAT OPS QUESTION AND WIRESX WEBINAR K0YES KEN W4PRG NUELL K0GPA BOB - SAT OPS KS0E ALEX KD0WCR RUSSEL - SAT OPS K1DBC DORON http://www.heavens-above.com/ https://www.amsat.org/status/ https://www.amsat.org/fox- 1cliff-ready-for-launch/ <https://www.amsat.org/fox-1cliff-ready-for-launch/> http://w4car.org/announcement- yaesu-wires-x-webinar-part-1- scheduled/ <http://w4car.org/announcement-yaesu-wires-x-webinar-part-1-scheduled/> http://www.csi-radios.com/at- d868uv/ <http://www.csi-radios.com/at-d868uv/> Recent related news: AMSAT-NA has congratulated AMSAT-DL (Germany) and the Qatar Amateur Radio Society (QARS) for their roles in the successful launch on November 15 of the Es’hail-2 satellite, which carried AMSAT-DL’s Phase 4-A transponder aloft. Es’hail-2 will be the first geostationary satellite to sport an Amateur Radio transponder. Launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle, Es’hail will be capable of linking radio amateurs from Brazil to Thailand, although it’s unlikely to be accessible from North America with typical Amateur Radio satellite gear. http://www.arrl.org/news/ amsat-congratulates-qatar- amateur-radio-society-amsat- dl-for-successful-es-hail-2- launch <http://www.arrl.org/news/amsat-congratulates-qatar-amateur-radio-society-amsat-dl-for-successful-es-hail-2-launch> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SpaceX has announced that the SSO-A SmallSat Express mission, previously scheduled to launch on Wednesday, November 28, has been postponed due to extreme high-altitude winds at Vandenberg Air Force Base. A new launch date will be announced once it’s been coordinated with the range. The SSO-A mission will carry several Amateur Radio satellites in addition to AMSAT’s Fox-1Cliff. The others include FUNcube on ESEO, JY1-SAT, K2SAT, and ExseedSat. The launch window each day opens at 1832 UTC and extends for approximately 30 minutes. Uplink: 435.300 MHz FM voice (67.0 Hz CTCSS tone) / 1267.300 MHz FM voice (67.0 Hz CTCSS tone) Downlink: 145.920 MHz FM voice; AFSK digital data up to 9600 bps sun-synchronous circular orbit NOT GEOSTATIONARY https://www.amsat.org/meet-the-fox-project/ https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/FoxBrochure-6-14.pdf https://www.amsat.org/fox- 1cliff-ready-for-launch/ <https://www.amsat.org/fox-1cliff-ready-for-launch/> http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ extreme-high-altitude-winds- postpone-fox-1cliff-launch <http://www.arrl.org/news/view/extreme-high-altitude-winds-postpone-fox-1cliff-launch> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sky Warn Recognition Day - Dec 1st The object of SRD is for all amateur stations to exchange contact information with as many National Weather Service stations as possible on 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6, and 2 meters, plus 70 centimeters. Contacts via repeaters are permitted. Stations should exchange call sign, signal report, and location, plus a quick description of the weather at your location (e.g., sunny, partly cloudy, windy, rainy, etc). EchoLink and IRLP nodes, including the Voice over Internet Protocol Weather Net (VoIP-WX), are expected to be active as well. http://www.arrl.org/news/ wx1aw-at-arrl-headquarters- will-be-skywarn-recognition- day-bonus-station <http://www.arrl.org/news/wx1aw-at-arrl-headquarters-will-be-skywarn-recognition-day-bonus-station> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, has named Robert Wareham, N0ESQ, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, as Rocky Mountain Division Vice Director. Wareham will serve the remaining term of Jeff Ryan, K0RM, who assumed the position of Rocky Mountain Director upon the resignation of Dwayne Allen, WY7FD. http://www.arrl.org/news/ robert-wareham-n0esq- appointed-as-rocky-mountain- division-vice-director <http://www.arrl.org/news/robert-wareham-n0esq-appointed-as-rocky-mountain-division-vice-director> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first “serious” FT8 contest — the FT8 Roundup — is set for the December 1 – 2 weekend. In the brand-new operating event, radio amateurs worldwide will contact and exchange information with other amateurs using FT8 on 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters. Any station may work any other station. The exchange is signal report and state/province for US and Canadian participants. Non-US/VE stations will transmit a signal report and consecutive serial number starting with 001. http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ new-wsjt-x-2-0-rc5-beta- version-now-available-first- serious-ft8-contest-this- weekend <http://www.arrl.org/news/view/new-wsjt-x-2-0-rc5-beta-version-now-available-first-serious-ft8-contest-this-weekend> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colorado Council of Amateur Radio Clubs, Inc. 2018 CCARC General Members Meeting at Parker Library, October 27, 2018 UHF Frequency Use Plan http://www.ccarc.net/ wordpress/wp-content/uploads/ 2018/10/Minutes-of-the-Fall- 2018-CCARC-General-Members- Meeting.pdf <http://www.ccarc.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Minutes-of-the-Fall-2018-CCARC-General-Members-Meeting.pdf> http://www.ccarc.net/ wordpress/overdue- coordinations/ <http://www.ccarc.net/wordpress/overdue-coordinations/> http://www.ccarc.net/images/ CCARC_FCP_10-20-12.pdf <http://www.ccarc.net/images/CCARC_FCP_10-20-12.pdf> The CCARC is an organization of amateur radio clubs, associations, and individuals incorporated as a non-profit group under the laws of the State of Colorado. The CCARC is a voluntary association of amateur radio operators, repeater system owners, and interested parties. The CCARC has collectively determined that the coordination of repeater systems is essential to maximize the finite spectrum resources allocated to amateur radio and minimize the interference between systems. The success of the CCARC coordination effort is solely dependent on those amateurs who actively cooperate and participate in spectrum management and contribute to the coordination processes. Interference was reported by AMSAT from an unknown digital system, believed to be located somewhere in Kansas/Colorado/Utah. Interference was reported to AMSAT satellites on 435.35 MHz. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chad dx-pedition - after getting setup and operating for a little amount of time, was asked to cease operations by local police, after a bit of time was able to finally leave with their equipment. https://dx-world.net/tt8ko- chad/ <https://dx-world.net/tt8ko-chad/> https://dx-world.net/wp- content/uploads/2018/11/TT8KO- story.pdf <https://dx-world.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/TT8KO-story.pdf>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 12/12/18	Thanks Doron, 73, AA0JK Fred On Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 2:47:10 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: sorry for the late report, but see below for lasts checkins and traffic - 73 K1DBC, Doron AA0JK FRED - ELMER DEFINITION SPARK GAP RADIOS PRIOR TO AMATEUR RADIO AND LICENSING ADOGX KEVIN traffic ARRL QST MAGAZINE - JAN 2019 AA0JK, amateur radio in flight K6HJV TOM KE0NRE JIM KE0SUM JONATHON KD0YMG JED K0YES KEN KE0PSR JOHN KD0WMO STEVE KE0THI PAUL K1DBC DORON - flightware ADSB feeder using RPI and RTLSDR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1AvTO_Yc_e9Ct62TukV5zpqO65lnjsnVjx5W39L5IOWw/edit Name Uplink FM Downlink FM Comments FUNcube on ESEO 1263.500 MHz 145.895 MHz In orbit, commissioning, Also downlinks 4k8 BPSK telemetry. Diwata-2 437.700 MHz 145.900 MHz In orbit, commissioning, FM transponder activated by schedule. The Amateur Radio Unit can operate either as an FM transponder or APRS digipeater. See http://phl-microsat.upd.edu.ph/diwata2 VO-96 (ExseedSat) 435.340 MHz 145.900 MHz In orbit, commissioning, More information on the ExseedSpace website DTMF tone “#” required to activate transponder for 2 minutes. JO-97 435.100 – 435.120 MHz 145.855 – 145.875 MHz https://www.amsat.org/fox-1cliff-ao-95-commissioning-status/ However, during the next steps of commissioning we discovered an anomaly with her receive capability. After a few days of tests, analysis, and discussion, it appears that Fox-1Cliff/AO-95 will not be commissioned as our fourth Fox-1 amateur radio satellite. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.arrl.org/news/view/wsjt-x-2-0-full-release-now-available-ft8-enthusiasts-urged-to-upgrade-now The WSJT-X 2.0 software suite has been released, and developer Joe Taylor, K1JT, is urging FT8 and MSK144 users to upgrade to what will become the new standard, because the FT8 and MSK144 protocols have been enhanced in a way that is not backward compatible with older versions of the program. That includes any version 1.9 releases. “The new protocols become the worldwide standards starting on December 10, 2018, and all users should upgrade to WSJT-X 2.0 by January 1, 2019,” Taylor said on the WSJT-X home page. “After that date, only the new FT8 and MSK144 should be used on the air.” Users are encouraged to read the new Quick Start Guide for WSJT-X. Gary Hinson, ZL2IFB, has released an FT8 Operating Guide. In FT8 DXpedition mode, QSOs between the DXpedition (“Fox”) and calling stations(“Hounds”) can be completed with as little as one Fox transmission per QSO. Moreover, authorized Foxes can transmit up to five signals simultaneously, thereby allowing QSO rates up to about 500 per hour in ideal conditions. The new FT8 protocol provides optimized message formats for North American VHF contests, European VHF contests, ARRL Field Day, and ARRL RTTY Roundup. Similarly, the new MSK144 protocol provides optimized message formats for North American VHF and European VHF contests. Full support is provided for "/R" and "/P" calls in the relevant contests. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.arrl.org/news/view/hamvention-seeks-2019-award-nominees Hamvention® is soliciting nominees for its 2019 awards — Amateur of the Year, Technical Achievement, Special Achievement, Club of the Year. Since the inception of the Hamvention awards program in 1955, many radio amateur have been honored for their dedication and selfless contributions to Amateur Radio and to society. The Amateur of the Year Award recognizes a radio amateur who demonstrates a long-term commitment to the advancement of Amateur Radio, a history of contributions to ham radio, and a dedication to service and professionalism. The Technical Achievement Award honors a radio amateur who has achieved technical excellence in the world of Amateur Radio through inventions, processes, discoveries, experiments, and technical accomplishments, or through other outstanding technical achievement that has contributed to Amateur Radio. The Special Achievement Award goes to a radio amateur who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the radio art and/or science. This award typically recognizes a radio amateur who has spearheaded a single significant project. The Club of the Year will be honored for clearly demonstrating its involvement in varied aspects of Amateur Radio for the greater good of their community or the nation. Nomination forms for each award are available online and should include the information requested. There are separate forms to nominate individuals and to nominate a club. The individual(s) making the nomination should provide contact information in case questions arise. Submit nominations via email or via USPS mail to Hamvention Awards Committee, Box 964, Dayton, OH 45401-0964. The nomination deadline is February 15. The Awards Committee will announce the award recipient after reviewing the nominations. An honors convocation will be held on the Saturday evening of Hamvention weekend, and presentations to award winners will take place on Sunday afternoon, prior to the door prize awards.Contact the Awards Committee for more information. — Thanks to Mike Kalter, W8CI, and Frank J. Beafore, WS8B ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.arrl.org/news/view/apollo-8-50th-anniversary-special-event-set-for-december-21-27 Several NASA Amateur Radio clubs will mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8 on December 21 – 27, concluding the year-long NASA on the Air activity, which celebrates NASA’s 60th anniversary. The agency was created in 1958 through an act signed by President Dwight Eisenhower. Apollo 8 was launched on December 21, 1968, and splashed down 6 days later on December 27. It was the first manned spacecraft to leave low-Earth orbit, orbit the moon, and return safely. Special event operation will be on various bands and modes, and participating stations will self-spot on the DX cluster as well as via Facebook and Twitter. Contact Rob Suggs, KB5EZ, at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center for more information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://flightaware.com/adsb/stats/user/doronbc#stats-92212 https://flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/build Live data on flightaware.com (subject to standard data processing delay of up to two minutes) Access to up-to-the-second live data received by the local device (accessible from the stats page with a local network connection) Data from local device highlighted on FlightAware track logs Detailed statistics on site performance A free Enterprise Account (USD89.95/mo value) Raspberry Pi 3 Raspberry Pi 2 can be used but a USB Wi-Fi adapter will be needed to connect to the internet wirelessly Raspberry Pi Zero W can also be used Power supply for the Raspberry Pi 5.1 Volts 2.5 Amps power supply recommended Micro SD Card (size: 8 GB or larger) Micro SD card reader If your computer does not have a built-in SD card reader/writer, you will need the optional USB SD card reader/writer. USB SDR ADS-B Receiver (FlightAware Pro Stick or Pro Stick Plus recommended) The USB SDR (Software Defined Radio) ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) receiver translates the 1090 MHz radio signal into something the computer can understand Hint: If you are choosing between the FlightAware Pro Stick and the Pro Stick Plus remember the Plus has an on-board filter that works well in locations that have a lot of radio noise, such as urban environments. 1090 MHz Antenna An indoor antenna can be purchased to start. If using the FlightAware USB adapter be sure the antenna has an SMA connector. If you use a telescoping mast antenna be sure to collapse it to a quarter wavelength of 1090 MHz (6.9 cm) to maximize reception.	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 12/26/18	Thanks Doron, 73, AA0JK Fred On Wednesday, December 26, 2018, 8:41:40 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: CHECK-INS AA0JK FRED W TRAFFIC CHECKING FOR CHECKINS WIT HAM RADIO HOLIDAY GIFTS. ALSO BILL W60AV EARLY SPRING CLEANING, FREE ITEMS, CONTACT Bill Rinker 303-741-2537 [email protected] K6HJV TOM KD0RQN DAVID KE0RVZ JOHN W4PRG NUELL N0JJK TODD KE0OYO JUSTIN, NEW YAESU FTM400? MODEL, A LITTLE HARD TO HEAR BUT WISHED LUCK WITH NEW EQUIPMENT KE0SYJ BRAD K1DBC DORON https://www.w0tx.org/trade.htm ------------------------------------------------------------- TRAFFIC ARRL's "Confidentiality vs. Transparency" Emergency: Rescue ARRL With Your Vote This Month! https://perens.com/static/ARRL/TransparencyOctober2018.html In 2016, ARRL had corporate attorneys provide a director and officer code-of-conduct. This code was designed for a for-profit corporate board, and stressed confidentiality, just the wrong thing for a non-profit board that should be representing its members! The ARRL board majority, including every incumbent in this election; voted this code, officially called the ARRL Policy on Board Governance and Conduct of Members of the Board of Directors and Vice Directors, into the bylaws in January, 2017. The code required that directors act to the membership as a unanimous bloc and prohibited dissent from board decisions in their public speech, even if they voted against those decisions. It even restricted directors from discussing the results of votes until ARRL officially announced them. By suppressing reports of their own dissent by ARRL directors, this new policy deprived you, the membership, of control of ARRL. It made it very difficult for the membership to understand what a director stands for, and thus to have the knowledge necessary to vote for them. Even discussing your own division director's decisions with them will be difficult, if they aren't allowed to disclose their own opinions. ARRL's board is divided into a transparency bloc and a confidentiality bloc, with the confidentiality bloc in the majority and the proposal for four officers to gain the vote potentially adding more votes to that bloc. The members are not currently represented as they should be, due to the continued application of a policy meant for a for-profit corporate board. The only whistle-blower on the board was publicly castigated for informing us. The currently-suspended rules that go against the member's interest are temporarily suspended, and could be restored. Shelved governance proposals and possible new ones adverse to the interests of the membership wait in the wings for possible action next January. Who do you want casting the votes on these proposals? We can defuse this situation and restore proper member representation in ARRL by electing five new directors who stand for transparency, thus removing the power of the confidentiality bloc. The transparency candidates are: * Central: Valerie Hotzfeld NV9L <https://nv9l.com/> * Hudson: Ria Jairam N2RJ <https://hudson.n2rj.com/> * New England: Fred Hopengarten K1VR <https://www.hams4newengland.org/> * Northwestern: Michael Ritz W7VO <http://www.w7vo.com/election.html> * Roanoke: George "Bud" Hippisley W2RU <http://www.w2ru.net/> ARRL members in those divisions will receive their ballots within days. Please vote, and please support the candidates above. Signed: Bruce Perens, K6BP <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Perens> : One of the founders of the Open Source movement in software, an ARRL Diamond Club <http://www.arrl.org/the-arrl-diamond-club> Platinum member; pioneer of embedded Linux and the modern Linux distribution, initiator of the Codec2 <http://www.rowetel.com/?page_id=452> project and evangelist for Codec2 and FreeDV <https://freedv.org/> , founder of No-Code Internationa <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Perens#No-Code_International> l, which led the successful fight for the end of the Morse Code examination as a prerequisite for Amateur licensing. > Bob Famiglio, K3RF: Past Vice Director 2015-17 - ARRL Atlantic Division Robert A. Wilson, N6TV: ARRL Life Member Michelle Thompson, W5NYV: ARRL Life Member. Lead engineer of the Phase 4 Ground <https://phase4ground.github.io/> project, creating a digital Amateur satellite communication system. Jim Talens, N3JT: Diamond Club and Life Member of ARRL Rick Tavan, N6XI: Maxim Society and Life Member of ARRL Jay Maynard, K5ZC: Life Member of ARRL, Past president: National Frequency Coordinators Council; Chairman, Minnesota Repeater Council; past ARRL vice director candidate. The canonical copy of this document is at this URL: http://perens.com/static/ARRL/TransparencyOctober2018.html <https://perens.com/static/ARRL/TransparencyOctober2018.html> ------------------------------------------------------------- ARSFI Board Files FCC Response to Rappaport Campaign https://winlink.org/FCC_Action?fbclid=IwAR2si0PfzZhAxIu4dyMjdhGRko1rgGfTqjasAxRBy9_1YZU83S273M5L_xg Today the ARSFI board filed with the FCC a comprehensive response to the online and media campaign that Theodore Rappaport has been leading to get the FCC to dismiss the pending Notice of Proposed Rule Making (Docket No. 16-239). The proposal would eliminate the current 300 baud limit on HF digital transmissions. The original ARRL proposal would replace it with a 2.8 kHz bandwidth limitation. We're in favor of the NPRM plus the ARRL's bandwidth limit (for now, please read our paper <https://winlink.org/sites/default/files/arsfi_comments.pdf> ) for many reasons, mostly because the advancement of the radio art is impeded without it, but for most Winlink stakeholders it will allow Pactor 4--finally--in the USA. New, faster and better protocols will be close behind. Rappaport is spreading unrelated emotional fire, claiming that ARC protocols and similar wide-band connected digital modes and modes that are hard, expensive (or need proprietary hardware, firmware or software) to intercept communications on-the-air need to be removed from the amateur bands. He says these modes encourage crime, terrorism and are a threat to national security. His arguments would have the FCC remove Winlink, D*Star, Fusion, and all 'connected' modes not easily intercepted on-air by unskilled operators without a proprietary component in the monitoring equipment—before addressing the 300 symbols/second NPRM. He would set amateurs back 40 years or more with respect to the radio art and digital techniques. We don't have to say how devastating the consequences would be if Winlink and all others using similar modes disappeared from the ham bands. You can download and read the letter we wrote to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai <https://winlink.org/sites/default/files/ajitpaicoverletter.pdf> , our response paper <https://winlink.org/sites/default/files/arsfi_comments.pdf> , and Rappaport's two recent letters to the FCC <https://winlink.org/FCC_Action> . Make your own decision, but make it an informed decision! If you have a stake in this, we urge you to please immediately file a comment on the ECFS. It's easy: Click here. <https://winlink.org/content/ECFS> Time is of the essence. You don't have to write a masterpiece. An 'express' comment that endorses the ARSFI filing is all that's needed. Also, spread the word. Send a link to this page to all you know who care, especially those you know in leadership positions with emergency management or government agencies, the ARRL, and organizations and agencies that have a stake in Winlink. Let them know, and ask them to take a few moments to put their opinion on the record, or simply say you agree with us with a reference to our filing. The ARSFI Board of Directors <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=icon> Virus-free. http://www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 2/6/19	Thanks Doron, 73, AA0JK Fred On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 8:37:03 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Thank you everyone who checked in and/or had traffic, we appreciate hearing from everyone, if i missed anything or something needs correction, don't hesitate to mention it. 7 3, K1DBC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECKINS K1DBC DORON net control KD0DUJ CHRIS AA0JK FRED AD0GX KEVIN K0BAT ART K0LAI LARRY K6HJV TOM KE0EUS RITA KD0RQN DAVID KE0NRE JIM KE0RVZ JOHN DATA BURST/EMI around 145mhz emanating from possibly a smart meter, trying to track it down KE0THI PAUL AB8WN PETE AD0ZM JIM W TRAFFIC SDR DONGLE https://www.rtl-sdr.com/, looking to track/monitor/report weather using SDR, Raspberry Pi and other commodity hardware K0YES KEN KD0WCR RUSSEL KS0E ALEX KE0QOD LOUISE W9CE JEFF KD0ZYC BRENDAN gave example of how to use an RTLSDR dongles to monitor traffic from a smart meter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRAFFIC AND ASSOCIATED INFO https://www.rtl-sdr.com/ https://www.rtl-sdr.com/ youtube-tutorial-software-set- up-for-a-portable-raspberry- pi-and-rtl-sdr-based-noaa- weather-satellite-receiver/ <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/youtube-tutorial-software-set-up-for-a-portable-raspberry-pi-and-rtl-sdr-based-noaa-weather-satellite-receiver/> https://www.k2dls.net/blog/ 2017/11/01/become-an-aprs- weather-alert-station/ <https://www.k2dls.net/blog/2017/11/01/become-an-aprs-weather-alert-station/> https://www.scientificsales. com/6540-WeatherLink-for-APRS- with-Streaming-Data-Logg-p/ 6540.htm <https://www.scientificsales.com/6540-WeatherLink-for-APRS-with-Streaming-Data-Logg-p/6540.htm> http://www.arrl.org/smart- meters <http://www.arrl.org/smart-meters> http://www.eoss.org/ - weather balloon launching, and tracking, also looking for net control operator for tuesday night nets https://github.com/bemasher/ rtlamr <https://github.com/bemasher/rtlamr> - view traffic of a smart meter using an rtlsdr dongle http://www.ncvec.org/ downloads/2019- 2023GeneralClassQuestionPool. txt <http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2019-2023GeneralClassQuestionPool.txt> - 2019-2023 General Class FCC Element 3 Syllabus - Effective July 1, 2019 http://www.arrl.org/news/ earth-s-magnetic-north-pole- shifts-toward-siberia <http://www.arrl.org/news/earth-s-magnetic-north-pole-shifts-toward-siberia> http://n0ara.org/wordpress/?p= 603 <http://n0ara.org/wordpress/?p=603> - Aurora Repeater Association Swapfest 2019 2/17 starts at 9am <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=icon> Virus-free. http://www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Checkis and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 11/7/18	Thanks Doron, 73, AA0JK Fred On Thursday, November 8, 2018 10:32 AM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: AA0JK FRED - HIGH WATER AND FLOODING EXERCISE UPDATE K0LPR LYNAIRE K0BAT ART AD0GX KEVIN K6HJV TOM AA0DH DAVE AF0E ALEX – POWER SUPPLY SUGGESTION KE0NRE JIM - ANTENNA POLARIZATION, IF ELEMENTS OF A HORIZONTAL RADIATED ANTENNA WERE TURNED TO VERTICAL, WOULD THE POLARIZATION CHANGE – ANSWER YES, L CONFIGURATION K0YES KEN W4PRG NEWELL KE0SUM JON – WANTS TO USE MOBILE AS BASE STATION KE0THI PAUL KD0WCR RUSSELL K0DIQ JOHN - BYPASSING INTERNAL TUNERS K1DBC DORON https://dx-world.net/vp6d-ducie-island-2018/ OCTOBER 31, 2018 In order to achieve a safe departure from Ducie Island – at 15:37z the skipper directed us to shut down today. We are beginning that process as I type this note. https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/9uiglu/fcc_uls_ae7q_go_into_meltdown_mode_ahead_of/ - tldr; this has to do with the early days when the FCC first opened up the vanity program; this synced up a bunch of renewals until they weren't renewed or canceled prior to Nov 4, 2016. https://yarc.world/events/contests/2018/09/18/winter-qso-party-2018/ https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/9urbvs/a_contest_for_young_hams_with_625_in_prizes/ Young Amateurs Radio Club We are very happy to announce that on December 1st, 2018, the Young Amateurs Radio Club will be holding its' second ever contest, and first annual Winter QSO Party, sponsored by Hamstudy.org! The goal of this amateur radio contest is to get the youth involved; to incentivize everyone to get on the air, there are loads of prizes! In order to be eligible for prizes, however, your station must have a median age at or below 30. If you're over that age, we encourage you to find local young hams and get them involved in your station! The top three scoring entries in each category (under- and over-30) and all stations who work all WY4RC stations on the air during the contest will receive a certificate of achievement. If you are over the prize eligible age, we strongly encourage you to still participate in the contest and treat it as you'd treat any other. All of these young operators will need people to QSO with! If you'd like to learn more about YARC, you can find us at YARC.world. The full contest rules can be found here. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=icon> Virus-free. http://www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Checkis and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 11/7/18	Many thanks for the feedback and tips about antenna polarization during last night's Learning Net. For anybody interested in exploring further, this is a 4NEC2 model of the L dipole discussed: https://www.qsl.net/kk4obi/Center-fed%20L-dipoles%20Vertical.html "Dual linear polarized dipole" might be the best way to describe an antenna configuration like this. Jim KE0NRE	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] China	I am not sure, Because of changing politics. Contact ARRL for the latest information they may have on agreements as far as Ham radio and what is allowed and restrictions there may be. They are at http://www.arrrl.org Sorry I couldn't give more help. Don On 9/21/13, [email protected] wrote: > > > I'm considering working at school in China for a year. Will be able to use > my US Amateur License while I'm there? > > > -- Check out " Mormon.org	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Club Fusion repeater & WiRES-X	Doc, Check with Brennan. Let us know what you find out. AD0UZ Brennan Pate 303-578-6283 [email protected] On Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:56 AM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Can anyone tell me if the club Fusion Repeater (449.775) is a WiRES-X node? I just purchased a FT-991-A. I'm confused as to whether I need to purchase a HRI-200 Internet Linking Kit or not. If you read the FT-991-A Instruction Manual (WiRES-X Edition) it doesn't say anything about using the HRI-200 kit. However, by following the instructions in the manual w/o the HRI-200 the radio never locates a node on any of the Fusion Repeaters near me. There are two. W0TX (449.775) & KD0SSP (147.210). Both within 10 miles of my home and easily kerchunked on FM.Which is why I suspect neither are WiRES-X nodes. Thanks for any help or advice. 73 - Doc, W0DOK	[email protected]
RE: [HamLearningNet] Digest Number 428	DMR= MotoTRBO. http://www.rmham.org/wordpress/mototrbo-radio-site-information <http://www.rmham.org/wordpress/mototrbo-radio-site-information> Lee N4TCW Where's Lee? http://map.findu.com/n4tcw <http://map.findu.com/n4tcw> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2015 1:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Digest Number 428 <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZjM1NnZiBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc1MDg5MjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTQ0OTkwOTUxNQ--> Ham Learning Net Group <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJlYWhrcmo5BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc1MDg5MjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDaGRyBHNsawNocGgEc3RpbWUDMTQ0OTkwOTUxNQ--> 3 Messages Digest #428 1a DMR Radio for $110-Passing This Along by "Leon S. Ciereszko III" n4tcw 1b Re: DMR Radio for $110-Passing This Along by larryirons 1c Re: DMR Radio for $110-Passing This Along by "Edward P Luwish" Messages 1a DMR Radio for $110-Passing This Along <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/conversations/topics/730;_ylc=X3oDMTJxY2J0bnM2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc1MDg5MjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MzAEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTQ0OTkwOTUxNQ--> Fri Dec 11, 2015 6:28 am (PST) . Posted by: "Leon S. Ciereszko III" n4tcw Connect Systems is having an inventory blowout sale for the MD380U at $110 for the radio and $5.70 for shipping within the US. These prices are good until we run out of inventory. You can use our e-commerce website at http://www.csi-radios.com <http://www.csi-radios.com> . http://www.csi-radios.com/ or call us at 818 889-0503. I would appreciate it if you would repost this special on other sites you belong to. Jerry Wanger I have 2 that I paid $130 for each and the one I have used so far seems to work well. It has enough contact space to load a couple of states' worth of users. Lee N4TCW Where's Lee? http://map.findu.com/n4tcw Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/conversations/messages/730;_ylc=X3oDMTJxYnUyNXEyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc1MDg5MjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MzAEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTQ0OTkwOTUxNQ--?act=reply&messageNum=730> . All Messages (3) <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/conversations/topics/730;_ylc=X3oDMTM0MzJqMDJvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc1MDg5MjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MzAEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTQ0OTkwOTUxNQR0cGNJZAM3MzA-> . Top ^ 1b Re: DMR Radio for $110-Passing This Along <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/conversations/topics/731;_ylc=X3oDMTJxZTY1N2kyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc1MDg5MjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MzEEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTQ0OTkwOTUxNQ--> Fri Dec 11, 2015 3:56 pm (PST) . Posted by: larryirons That's nice but what type of DMR? What repeaters are in the Denver area? Larry K0LAI Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/conversations/messages/731;_ylc=X3oDMTJxMDh1dG1kBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc1MDg5MjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MzEEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTQ0OTkwOTUxNQ--?act=reply&messageNum=731> . All Messages (3) <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/conversations/topics/730;_ylc=X3oDMTM0YTRiazZiBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc1MDg5MjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MzEEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTQ0OTkwOTUxNQR0cGNJZAM3MzA-> . Top ^ 1c Re: DMR Radio for $110-Passing This Along <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/conversations/topics/732;_ylc=X3oDMTJxbGI5cTN0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc1MDg5MjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MzIEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTQ0OTkwOTUxNQ--> Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:12 pm (PST) . Posted by: "Edward P Luwish" Isn't that the same as MotoTRBO? Or has my imagination run away with me again? Ed KE0CNP > On Dec 11, 2015, at 4:56 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: > > That's nice but what type of DMR? What repeaters are in the Denver area? > > Larry > K0LAI > > Reply to sender . Reply to group . Reply via Web Post <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/conversations/messages/732;_ylc=X3oDMTJxaG4ybnZnBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc1MDg5MjYwBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3MzIEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3JwbHkEc3RpbWUDMTQ0OTkwOTUxNQ--?act=reply&messageNum=732> . 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Re: [HamLearningNet] EchoLink	All of the Amateur Radio Linking systems requrie a Call Sign! All the sytems that permit access without a radio require some form of authentication and validation of the individuals amateur radio license. All require validation and authentication of the sysops amateur radio license. The IRLP network will block improperly configured IRLP nodes until the sysop corrects problems within his system configuration. EchoLink requires a call sign as well as a password if you are using their internet application. It is not different than Allstar Link in that manner. I never store my passwords for automatic login even when I use Echolink. So I always have to select my call sign (k0rar or k0rar-L) and then enter my password. The program configures differently when I run it as a Link node. The greatest challenge to configuring a web browser to use Allstar Link is occurs when the web browser is Internet Explorer and IE9 is the most challenging one of the Microsoft releases. Google Chrome was extremely easy to configure on my Win7 64-bit OS. I will admit that running the 64-bit Windows 7 OS is a major causal factor to the degree of difficulty that I encountered when configuring my system to access Allstar Link. I have only used Win7 since 26 December of 2011. IRLP offers no web based access. It restricts all users to radio only access. I use it all of the time since it is the only VoIP system deployed in my area within range of a 50 watt 5.2 dBd gain vertical mounted 15' above ground. The purpose of the introduction topic was not to present any particular Amateur Radio VoIP linking project as better than another but to present the known differences and to introduce the lesser known Allstar Link network. Each has advatages over the other as far as the three that were shown in the comparison. IRLP & Allstar Link are both very strong in their ability to link a very large sum of individual nodes. In the into I only discussed the web browser based interface to the Allstar Link network. It does offer a downloadable software based interface but I did not have sufficient time to cover that module of their system. I have many friends who are now living in homes for the elderly. They don't get to have any transmitters in their living quarters with the only exceptions being wifi, arilink and cell phones. Many can not use Echolink due to firewalls used at their facility. It becomes even a bigger issue for them when more than one ham lives in the facility. Echolink can not share some of its ports when it is being redirected via a NAT inside a local network. Allstar Links web browser portal gets around that particular problem. The big plus with EchoLink is the ability to establish a computer to computer link. This is a very big bonus for my retired friends that have successfully worked out the firewall issues. Of course they could just as well use Skype and then get the advantage of video. My Skype id: k0rar-rob AllStar Link shines above EchoLink and IRLP when it comes to bottom line cost and overall flexability of the system architecture. Features not touched by the end user but by the sysops. Sysops may activate direct telephone access without the need to use the national / international PBX bridges to AllStar Link. They can open direct telnet access. They can and often due block the web browser portal. They can configure each portal as to what end users may due when they access their system. I regularly use EchoLink and when I have a good bandwidth connection to the enternet I operate the K0RAR-L symplex link node 5135. Eventually I will convert over to AllStar Link once I have moved into my new home. I don't want to drag my computer with me all of the time in order to use my radio link remotely via the internet. The web portal of Allstar link permits me to use someone elses computer without the need to install software. The majority of my friends who own computers use browsers with Java enabled as they often run web based programs that require it. As a long time amateur, 18 days shy of 47 years in the hobby, I try to be familiar with any and all forms of personal communications methodologies. I use: HF, VHF, UHF, (CW, Packet, APRS, PSK31, RTTY, SSB, AM and FM modes), Skype, E-mail, Google+, cell phone (voice, and text), IRLP, EchoLink, Allstar Link, D-Star (voice and data) to list just some of my more common modes of personal communications. I truly wish that my schedule would have permitted me to actually do a face-to-face demonstration of the three VoIP systems that were touched upon in the Introduction to ALLSTAR Link Network. However, commitments to family and the need to get a house built required that I return to Kansas. 73 DE K0RAR Rob Rude From: transteck1 To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 10:41 PM Subject: [HamLearningNet] EchoLink Howdy all, Great net tonight and the conclusion is Allstar link is not ready for prime time yet. After the net I did jump into echolink and made a QSO. For the most part it works for me. Short primer for all. Allstar link requires a call sign and the idea is good, but they have serious problems. No software required to use it, but you do have to sign in and be accepted. Echolink gave me problems early on, but now I have it working. It does require a download and it's not to hard. You do need to set it up, but very user friendly IMHO. I'm somewhat computer literate and it may be an issue for others. I used both tonight and during the net the Allstar is not worth the trouble at this time. I used Echolink after the net and it's an bit hit and miss, as would be any HF contact. With my limited experience, I would recommend echolink. It will allow you to QSO with other hams as you gain experience and wait for the first HF contact on 10. Working for your general or using CW are other options if you are a new tech. 73 Jeff Allen KD0NFX ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HamLearningNet/ <> Your email settings: Individual Email \| Traditional <> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HamLearningNet/join (Yahoo! ID required) <> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Entry Level HF Transceivers	Another choice is the Icom IC-718. Now that is an entry level HF rig and currently under 600 at HRO. Steve KD0WMO On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 4:43 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Entry Level HF Rig <http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/entry-level-hf-rig.162942/> <http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/entry-level-hf-rig.162942/> Entry Level HF Rig <http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/entry-level-hf-rig.162942/> Hello All, I'm about to test for my General class license. I'm looking for suggestions on a good entry level HF rig. Here is the list I'm... View on http://www.worldwidedx.com <http://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/entry-level-hf-rig.162942/> Preview by Yahoo eHam.net Reviews - ICOM IC-7200 <http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/129340> <http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/129340> eHam.net Reviews - ICOM IC-7200 <http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/129340> Icom describes the IC-7200 as an "entry-level transceiver". Hardly. View on http://www.eham.net <http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/129340> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Field Day Setup	Field Day Set-Ups A Close Look at Our Ham Radio Go Box and How We Put it Together https://youtu.be/vSCDujMEyF4?list=PLo9rW_dCkqXzT5K9IhqhSizDMbJo0Exol Hardened Power Systems' Scout G1 https://youtu.be/vlC7qyfXPmM Icom IC-7200 - Going Tactical https://youtu.be/A5gCYnsseeY Packing the Icom IC-7200 HF Radio in Surplus Harris Falcon II Radio Pack https://youtu.be/ffjq3BJXd94 K7AGE Ham Radio Field Day 2016 https://youtu.be/oOXzSqNd6PY 73, AA0JK Fred On Monday, June 4, 2018 11:14 AM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Hi All, In addition to any questions that come up during the 19:30 Wednesday night Ham Learning Net, I hope we can talk a little about station setup for field day, anything from shelter and power to rigs and antennas. Talk to you on Wednesday!	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Foundations of Amateur Radio	Nothing like the standard of Morse Code ... <https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/nothing-like-the-standard-of-morse-code.626095/> <https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/nothing-like-the-standard-of-morse-code.626095/> Nothing like the standard of Morse Code ... [ATTACH] Foundations of Amateur Radio Nothing like the standard of Morse Code ... Morse Code is a way of comm... https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/nothing-like-the-standard-of-morse-code.626095/ On Sunday, September 2, 2018 4:10 PM, "Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Fred, It's a bad link Steve On Sun, Sep 2, 2018 at 3:01 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Foundations of Amateur Radio Nothing like the standard of Morse Code https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/nothing-like-the- standard-of-morse-code.626095/ Provided by Jed - KD0YMG Thanks Jed. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Foundations of Amateur Radio	Fred, It's a bad link Steve On Sun, Sep 2, 2018 at 3:01 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Foundations of Amateur Radio Nothing like the standard of Morse Code https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/nothing-like-the- standard-of-morse-code.626095/ Provided by Jed - KD0YMG Thanks Jed. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Getting over that fear	Ed, Never had an Elmer. Novice through Extra, all self-study, and…..Yes! Making mistakes. Making mistakes is all a part of the learning process. This should not be a barrier to ones pursuits. Especially in the amateur radio community. We have all been there and are willing and able to help others peruse their amateur radio endeavors. 73, AA0JK Fred <http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Operating-Manual-10th-Edition/> ARRL Operating Manual 10th Edition <http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Operating-Manual-10th-Edition/> All about ham radio operating–from exploring activities and technology, to sharpening your on-air skills! On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 3:41 PM, "Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Ed, First rule of ham radio is HAVE FUN!!! Second rule is to remember this is not CB land so we don't say 10-4 and roger. (Roger is used to confirm that someone heard you or your message, Not to be used every time you key up the mic to respond. Nets are great way to get used to talking on the radio. The other is places that are "rag chews" like on the 145.145. If there is a conversation and you want to jump in wait until there is a pause then just put out your call sign. If they are polite then they will say go ahead KD0WMO. That's when you say something like "good evening this is your call sign, name, and I'm in Aurora" how are you? boom the ice is broken. But please for the love of pizza there is no reason in the world, NONE, to spit out your call sign as fast as you can. You do that and don't be surprised when no one comes back to you. Just say it slowly and clearly. HF can be quite the challenge to get your feet wet. I remember myself thinking "OMG these guys have been hams for 50 years how do I do this right. Easiest way in my opinion is to scan around and look for someone calling CQ. If its not a contest then there is your ticket in. Chances are they are just looking to talk as well. HAVE FUN!!! Everyone enjoys different parts of this hobby and that is what makes it so fascinating. Hope this helps some 73 Steve KD0WMO On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 2:10 PM, Edward P Luwish [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: I haven’t done anything on HF (or VHF simplex) yet - just the nets. I’ve analyzed what is going on with me, and found an old friend (who I didn’t know was a ham) who has the same problems: 1) I’m afraid of doing something wrong - particularly jumping all over someone I can’t hear 2) I’m not quick enough on the draw to tailgate on a QSO or join an interesting discussion 3) It’s hard to remember the specifics of sending CQ, and how to start the QSO that results. 4) I haven’t yet developed the habit of saying “over” and identifying myself. Well, I’ve looked all over for advice - there’s a few paragraphs in the ARRL Operating Manual (it took me several months to find it), and Ham Radio for Dummies is a GREAT resource, but this document has an actual script! http://www.hamradio-operating-ethics.org/files/36-Eth-operating-EN-IARU-R2-V3-CORR-2011.pdf It has the additional value of having the “seal of approval” of the IARU, and stresses the ethics of community behavior on the air. Ward Silver, in the Dummies book, says it doesn’t hurt to write a script for the first few QSOs, until it comes naturally. The PDF document tells you what to put in the script. BTW, Silver wrote the first chapter of the ARRL Operating Handbook - he’s a real Elmer. I have other problems with HF, primarily because I am antenna-impaired (but have a very good radio - an FT857D), but knowing what to do should not be a major obstacle. The Learning Net gives me an opportunity to practice something else I have trouble with: hearing and understanding names and call signs. What I have been doing is to write down every check in as they happen, then compare it with the Net Control’s acknowledgment. When I get closer to 90% right, I’ll volunteer to be Net Control! I’m also discovering that I haven’t forgotten my Morse Code from many years ago when I had the first of a series of lapsed licenses. In fact, using the Farnsworth method, I can copy 20 wpm letters sent with 8 wpm spacing - much better than I did when I got my initial Technician’s license in 1978! I found my old log books and saw that my very first phone QSO on 10 meters (from Hackensack, NJ) was Alamagordo, NM, with 100W. Of course, that was with a huge trapped vertical that my HOA would probably frown on today. That, my CW practice, and participation in VHF repeater-based nets, certainly give me encouragement. I have to be patient, and keep pushing my personal envelope. See you tonight, Ed	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Getting over that fear	Ed, First rule of ham radio is HAVE FUN!!! Second rule is to remember this is not CB land so we don't say 10-4 and roger. (Roger is used to confirm that someone heard you or your message, Not to be used every time you key up the mic to respond. Nets are great way to get used to talking on the radio. The other is places that are "rag chews" like on the 145.145. If there is a conversation and you want to jump in wait until there is a pause then just put out your call sign. If they are polite then they will say go ahead KD0WMO. That's when you say something like "good evening this is your call sign, name, and I'm in Aurora" how are you? boom the ice is broken. But please for the love of pizza there is no reason in the world, NONE, to spit out your call sign as fast as you can. You do that and don't be surprised when no one comes back to you. Just say it slowly and clearly. HF can be quite the challenge to get your feet wet. I remember myself thinking "OMG these guys have been hams for 50 years how do I do this right. Easiest way in my opinion is to scan around and look for someone calling CQ. If its not a contest then there is your ticket in. Chances are they are just looking to talk as well. HAVE FUN!!! Everyone enjoys different parts of this hobby and that is what makes it so fascinating. Hope this helps some 73 Steve KD0WMO On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 2:10 PM, Edward P Luwish [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: I haven’t done anything on HF (or VHF simplex) yet - just the nets. I’ve analyzed what is going on with me, and found an old friend (who I didn’t know was a ham) who has the same problems: 1) I’m afraid of doing something wrong - particularly jumping all over someone I can’t hear 2) I’m not quick enough on the draw to tailgate on a QSO or join an interesting discussion 3) It’s hard to remember the specifics of sending CQ, and how to start the QSO that results. 4) I haven’t yet developed the habit of saying “over” and identifying myself. Well, I’ve looked all over for advice - there’s a few paragraphs in the ARRL Operating Manual (it took me several months to find it), and Ham Radio for Dummies is a GREAT resource, but this document has an actual script! http://www.hamradio-operating-ethics.org/files/36-Eth-operating-EN-IARU-R2-V3-CORR-2011.pdf It has the additional value of having the “seal of approval” of the IARU, and stresses the ethics of community behavior on the air. Ward Silver, in the Dummies book, says it doesn’t hurt to write a script for the first few QSOs, until it comes naturally. The PDF document tells you what to put in the script. BTW, Silver wrote the first chapter of the ARRL Operating Handbook - he’s a real Elmer. I have other problems with HF, primarily because I am antenna-impaired (but have a very good radio - an FT857D), but knowing what to do should not be a major obstacle. The Learning Net gives me an opportunity to practice something else I have trouble with: hearing and understanding names and call signs. What I have been doing is to write down every check in as they happen, then compare it with the Net Control’s acknowledgment. When I get closer to 90% right, I’ll volunteer to be Net Control! I’m also discovering that I haven’t forgotten my Morse Code from many years ago when I had the first of a series of lapsed licenses. In fact, using the Farnsworth method, I can copy 20 wpm letters sent with 8 wpm spacing - much better than I did when I got my initial Technician’s license in 1978! I found my old log books and saw that my very first phone QSO on 10 meters (from Hackensack, NJ) was Alamagordo, NM, with 100W. Of course, that was with a huge trapped vertical that my HOA would probably frown on today. That, my CW practice, and participation in VHF repeater-based nets, certainly give me encouragement. I have to be patient, and keep pushing my personal envelope. See you tonight, Ed	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Getting over that fear [1 Attachment]	I must be getting old (well, I AM!) because I never had an Elmer when I first got involved. I didn’t mention that I had lapsed licenses dating back to Junior High (1967) - it was a good thing that I could take public transportation from my home in Hackensack to the FCC office in New York City. I’ll give HF a try and let the net know next week how it worked out - mistakes and all! Ed On May 6, 2015, at 4:27 PM, Frederick Hart [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Ed, Never had an Elmer. Novice through Extra, all self-study, and…..Yes! Making mistakes. Making mistakes is all a part of the learning process. This should not be a barrier to ones pursuits. Especially in the amateur radio community. We have all been there and are willing and able to help others peruse their amateur radio endeavors. 73, AA0JK Fred <http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Operating-Manual-10th-Edition/> ARRL Operating Manual 10th Edition <http://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Operating-Manual-10th-Edition/> All about ham radio operating–from exploring activities and technology, to sharpening your on-air skills! On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 3:41 PM, "Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" > wrote: Ed, First rule of ham radio is HAVE FUN!!! Second rule is to remember this is not CB land so we don't say 10-4 and roger. (Roger is used to confirm that someone heard you or your message, Not to be used every time you key up the mic to respond. Nets are great way to get used to talking on the radio. The other is places that are "rag chews" like on the 145.145. If there is a conversation and you want to jump in wait until there is a pause then just put out your call sign. If they are polite then they will say go ahead KD0WMO. That's when you say something like "good evening this is your call sign, name, and I'm in Aurora" how are you? boom the ice is broken. But please for the love of pizza there is no reason in the world, NONE, to spit out your call sign as fast as you can. You do that and don't be surprised when no one comes back to you. Just say it slowly and clearly. HF can be quite the challenge to get your feet wet. I remember myself thinking "OMG these guys have been hams for 50 years how do I do this right. Easiest way in my opinion is to scan around and look for someone calling CQ. If its not a contest then there is your ticket in. Chances are they are just looking to talk as well. HAVE FUN!!! Everyone enjoys different parts of this hobby and that is what makes it so fascinating. Hope this helps some 73 Steve KD0WMO On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 2:10 PM, Edward P Luwish [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: I haven’t done anything on HF (or VHF simplex) yet - just the nets. I’ve analyzed what is going on with me, and found an old friend (who I didn’t know was a ham) who has the same problems: 1) I’m afraid of doing something wrong - particularly jumping all over someone I can’t hear 2) I’m not quick enough on the draw to tailgate on a QSO or join an interesting discussion 3) It’s hard to remember the specifics of sending CQ, and how to start the QSO that results. 4) I haven’t yet developed the habit of saying “over” and identifying myself. Well, I’ve looked all over for advice - there’s a few paragraphs in the ARRL Operating Manual (it took me several months to find it), and Ham Radio for Dummies is a GREAT resource, but this document has an actual script! http://www.hamradio-operating-ethics.org/files/36-Eth-operating-EN-IARU-R2-V3-CORR-2011.pdf It has the additional value of having the “seal of approval” of the IARU, and stresses the ethics of community behavior on the air. Ward Silver, in the Dummies book, says it doesn’t hurt to write a script for the first few QSOs, until it comes naturally. The PDF document tells you what to put in the script. BTW, Silver wrote the first chapter of the ARRL Operating Handbook - he’s a real Elmer. I have other problems with HF, primarily because I am antenna-impaired (but have a very good radio - an FT857D), but knowing what to do should not be a major obstacle. The Learning Net gives me an opportunity to practice something else I have trouble with: hearing and understanding names and call signs. What I have been doing is to write down every check in as they happen, then compare it with the Net Control’s acknowledgment. When I get closer to 90% right, I’ll volunteer to be Net Control! I’m also discovering that I haven’t forgotten my Morse Code from many years ago when I had the first of a series of lapsed licenses. In fact, using the Farnsworth method, I can copy 20 wpm letters sent with 8 wpm spacing - much better than I did when I got my initial Technician’s license in 1978! I found my old log books and saw that my very first phone QSO on 10 meters (from Hackensack, NJ) was Alamagordo, NM, with 100W. Of course, that was with a huge trapped vertical that my HOA would probably frown on today. That, my CW practice, and participation in VHF repeater-based nets, certainly give me encouragement. I have to be patient, and keep pushing my personal envelope. See you tonight, Ed	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Great antenna resource for HOA / Apartments	Thanks Alex! <https://www.bing.com/th?id=OIP.jzAZ-J1xQyPodD0ieJOy4QHaE7&w=300&h=199&c=7&o=5&pid=1.7> 73, AA0JK Fred On Thursday, September 20, 2018 8:18 AM, "Alex Acerra [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: http://www.k4vrc.com/uploads/1/0/1/5/10156032/2015_tvarc_antenna_guide.pdf -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Greetings from KE0BNJ	I strongly recommend Gordon West course book and cds for the Extra class study manual. I think the address is http://www.W5YI/ 1 888-669-9594 There is a lot of stuff to learn for the Extra and Gordon West makes it easer to understand. I have Becky to thank for letting know about this ( She is the one who got the Learning Net formed and was net control for a long time. 73 Becky . Don KC0ZRM On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 3:22 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Hello everyone. I just joined the group today as I'm studying for the Extra and thought I could use all the help/motivation I can get. I only recently blew through elements two and three at an event to break a testing session record (https://twitter.com/USSJoin/status/500127312168226816) and thought I should just go ahead and go all the way to Extra, VE and help out with next year's effort. Once element four is out of the way I'm interested in studying CW, and eventually look in to some HF hardware. It looks like there is a ton of great information in the historical posts, so I'm going to start there and hopefully make it on to the net this Wednesday. Thanks and 73, --Jake, KE0BNJ -- Check out " Mormon.org	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Greetings from KE0BNJ	I do not know what part of town your in , We have a test session 3rd Wednesday of each month at the LDS church on 119th ave across from the Boondocks fun center just off I-70 &120 th ave On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 7:55 PM, Jake Reynolds [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Thanks Don! I got the ARRL book from the library and KB6NU's study guides, as well as an account on hamstudy.org <http://hamstudy.org> . Extra has proven a lot more difficult to wrap my head around the electronics than Tech and General we're. Legal and band plan stuff I seem to have down pretty well, and was on the fence for checking out Gordon's book to fill in some of the gaps but I think that might be a good choice to help fill in the gaps. --Jake, KE0BNJ On Sep 8, 2014 3:55 PM, "Don Idler [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I strongly recommend Gordon West course book and cds for the Extra class study manual. I think the address is http://www.W5YI/ 1 888-669-9594 There is a lot of stuff to learn for the Extra and Gordon West makes it easer to understand. I have Becky to thank for letting know about this ( She is the one who got the Learning Net formed and was net control for a long time. 73 Becky . Don KC0ZRM On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 3:22 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Hello everyone. I just joined the group today as I'm studying for the Extra and thought I could use all the help/motivation I can get. I only recently blew through elements two and three at an event to break a testing session record (https://twitter.com/USSJoin/status/500127312168226816) and thought I should just go ahead and go all the way to Extra, VE and help out with next year's effort. Once element four is out of the way I'm interested in studying CW, and eventually look in to some HF hardware. It looks like there is a ton of great information in the historical posts, so I'm going to start there and hopefully make it on to the net this Wednesday. Thanks and 73, --Jake, KE0BNJ -- Check out " Mormon.org -- Check out " Mormon.org	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Greetings from KE0BNJ	That is indeed awfully close, I'm up off 136th and I-25. I was initially shooting for testing at BARC Fest, but I don't think I'll make that deadline at the rate I'm going. It's a little frustrating as I had Tech and General under my belt in two weeks and aced those tests, but I've been working on this for three or so and only have E0, 1 and 2 down. I've got a technical (internet) background, but only rudimentary electronics training/experience so have been working through http://www.electronicstheory.com after the kids go to bed. --Jake, KE0BNJ On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 8:49 AM, Don Idler [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: I do not know what part of town your in , We have a test session 3rd Wednesday of each month at the LDS church on 119th ave across from the Boondocks fun center just off I-70 &120 th ave On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 7:55 PM, Jake Reynolds [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Thanks Don! I got the ARRL book from the library and KB6NU's study guides, as well as an account on hamstudy.org <http://hamstudy.org> . Extra has proven a lot more difficult to wrap my head around the electronics than Tech and General we're. Legal and band plan stuff I seem to have down pretty well, and was on the fence for checking out Gordon's book to fill in some of the gaps but I think that might be a good choice to help fill in the gaps. --Jake, KE0BNJ On Sep 8, 2014 3:55 PM, "Don Idler [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I strongly recommend Gordon West course book and cds for the Extra class study manual. I think the address is http://www.W5YI/ 1 888-669-9594 There is a lot of stuff to learn for the Extra and Gordon West makes it easer to understand. I have Becky to thank for letting know about this ( She is the one who got the Learning Net formed and was net control for a long time. 73 Becky . Don KC0ZRM On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 3:22 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Hello everyone. I just joined the group today as I'm studying for the Extra and thought I could use all the help/motivation I can get. I only recently blew through elements two and three at an event to break a testing session record (https://twitter.com/USSJoin/status/500127312168226816) and thought I should just go ahead and go all the way to Extra, VE and help out with next year's effort. Once element four is out of the way I'm interested in studying CW, and eventually look in to some HF hardware. It looks like there is a ton of great information in the historical posts, so I'm going to start there and hopefully make it on to the net this Wednesday. Thanks and 73, --Jake, KE0BNJ -- Check out " Mormon.org -- Check out " Mormon.org	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Ham Learning Net, 2/27/2013, 7:30 pm_photo attached	All Here's a shot I grabbed of Jim and his set-up this past Saturday.... Thanks for answering all my questions and for all your hardwork Jim.... Kevin Scofield (photo attached) http://www.kevinscofield.com -----Original Message----- From: HamLearningNet To: HamLearningNet Sent: Wed, Feb 27, 2013 7:31 am Subject: [HamLearningNet] Ham Learning Net, 2/27/2013, 7:30 pm <http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/yg/img/logo/ma_cal-grp_1.gif> <http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/pim/cal/email/gr/cal_em_remind_1.gif> Reminder from: HamLearningNet Yahoo! Group Title: Ham Learning Net Date: Wednesday February 27, 2013 Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (GMT-07.00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Location: 145.490 / 448.625 w/100 Hz PL tone Notes: Net Control K0HVA Bud Get reminders on your mobile, Yahoo! Messenger, and email. Edit reminder options Copyright © 2013 Yahoo! Inc. All Rights Reserved \| Terms of Service \| Privacy Policy	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Ham Radio Survey Results	Alex, Interesting. According to the poll 72% are at least 45 years old and 51% are at least 55 and older. I think that screams for changes. With the influx of wonderful new radios and new technology having question pools that are designed around the good old days needs to be looked at. Yes there are some car people who can work on their own car. But the majority do not. Should they not be allowed to drive because they don't know how the fuel injection system works? And what do they do when there is a problem? They take it to someone who knows how to fix it. Yet the question pool is loaded with questions that a large portion of ham radio operators will never need to know and understand. Doesn't make them bad. Example question #E5A17 What is the resonant frequency of a parallel RLC circuit if R is 47 ohms, L is 25 microhenrys and C is10 picofarads? A. 10.1 Mhz B. 63.2 Mhz. C. 10.1 kHz or D. 63.2 kHz. How many hams really need to know this? Now if the answer is a lot I will acknowledge and stand corrected. What is so great about this hobby is all the different opportunities that there are. Stifling growth with an outdated question pool doesn't help. A new class easier than Technician is not the answer. Getting Technicians to move to General and Extra now that should be looked at more deeply. That's my 2 cents. Regards, Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 8:44 AM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Last night on the Learning Net, Steve posed an interesting question about keeping new hams interested and involved in the hobby. This was based on an article published in the Roundtable, by (I think) KB6NU. Here's a survey that someone did online showing ham attitudes and operating practices, and some other interesting info. Thought it might be a nice follow up: https://sway.com/dBedey0zHZEjk0Xt <https://sway.com/dBedey0zHZEjk0Xt> I found it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/5x30i9/amateur_radio_survey_results/ <https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/5x30i9/amateur_radio_survey_results/> You'll note that Dan (KB6NU) seems to have reached out to the survey author, and hopefully he'll have another interesting article to share. W2PBR	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Handheld Radio Field Guide	Sweet! Thanks Fred, Jim On Wed, Jun 13, 2018, 20:45 [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Handheld Radio Field Guide Andrew Cornwall, KF7CCC, VE1CCC http://handheldradio.net/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Hawaii's Communication Breakdown	Emergency operations center (EOC) Gives one a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing that your tax dollars are being well spent. There wouldn't be time to enter a password, let alone finding their emergency check-list. On Monday, June 4, 2018 3:49 PM, "James Gunderson [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I was at a presentation where it was reported that, after the Hawaii 'incident,' representatives from Homeland Security visited the other 49 states to make sure that a similar thing could not happen. In at least one state they were told that "There was no way that could happen here." When asked how the state could be certain, DHS was told that several years back, the state EOC operators had lost the access password to the emergency broadcast system. AD0ZM On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 2:14 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Hawaii's Communication Breakdown <https://t.co/BFouwumdL8> https://youtu.be/dO09aMGMizM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Hawaii's Communication Breakdown	I was at a presentation where it was reported that, after the Hawaii 'incident,' representatives from Homeland Security visited the other 49 states to make sure that a similar thing could not happen. In at least one state they were told that "There was no way that could happen here." When asked how the state could be certain, DHS was told that several years back, the state EOC operators had lost the access password to the emergency broadcast system. AD0ZM On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 2:14 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Hawaii's Communication Breakdown <https://t.co/BFouwumdL8> https://youtu.be/dO09aMGMizM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] HF Transciver Alinco DX SR8T	Fred, I'm strongly looking at this radio for a mobile install. My number one choice would be the Kenwood 480SAT but that is a 1000 dollar radio. The Yaesu 857 has too small of a screen and way too many menus. For $530.00 you get a 100 watt HF rig with face you can install elsewhere from the body. Considering what some people want for used mobile HF rigs this one is almost a steal. Steve KD0WMO On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 4:22 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Looking for Low Dollar HF entry level transceiver?? Check out this review. New, not used. Alinco DX-SR8T HF Transceiver review <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VtIcOE5eU> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VtIcOE5eU> Alinco DX-SR8T HF Transceiver review <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VtIcOE5eU> Today I review the Alinco DX-SR8T HF Transceiver. This budget priced radio (around $530) has a lot of features for an entry level rig. View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VtIcOE5eU> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] High-Altitude Ballooning Hack Chat	Edge of Space Sciences https://www.eoss.org/node/3405 EOSS-283 Qualification Flight Flight Coordinator: EOSS Beacon Team (KE7KCK) Event Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019 (All day) Alt Launch Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019 Launch Site: Wiggins <https://www.eoss.org/node/2039> Note: EOSS past presentation was given by Jim Langsted, KC0RPS, Email is [email protected] . He is very active in local EOSS activity. 73, AA0JK Fred On Monday, February 4, 2019, 9:11:03 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: https://hackaday.com/2019/02/04/high-altitude-ballooning-hack-chat/ <https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/ballooninghackchatposter-featured-e1549294199502.jpg?w=800> Join us on Wednesday at noon Pacific time for the high-altitude ballooning Hack Chat <https://hackaday.io/event/163440-high-altitude-ballooning-hack-chat> ! The Cope brothers <http://copeflight.com/home.html> are our hosts this week. Jeremy, a computer engineer, and Jason, a mechanical engineer, have recently caught the high-altitude ballooning (HAB) bug. In their initial flights they’ve racked up some successes and pushed the edge of space with interesting and varied missions. Their first flight <http://copeflight.com/Hab1.html> just barely missed the 100,000 foot (30,000 meter) mark and carried a simple payload package of cameras and GPS instruments and allowed them to reach their goal of photographing the Earth’s curvature. <https://cdn.hackaday.io/images/8436001547740598240.png> Flight 2 had a similar payload but managed to blow through the 100K foot altitude, capturing stunning video of the weather balloon breaking. Their most recent flight <https://hackaday.com/2019/01/15/cheap-muon-detectors-go-aloft-on-high-altitude-balloon-mission/> carried a more complex payload package, consisting of the usual camera and GPS but also a flight data recorder of their own devising, as well as a pair of particle detectors to measure the change in flux of subatomic particles with increasing altitude. That flight “only” reached 62,000 ft (19,000 meters) but managed to hitch a ride on the jet stream that nearly took the package out to sea. <https://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/ballooninghackchatposter.jpg> The Cope brothers will be joining the Hack Chat to talk about the exciting field of DIY high-altitude ballooning and the challenges of getting a package halfway to space (depending on how that’s defined <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A1rm%C3%A1n_line> ). Please join us as we discuss: * The basics of flight – balloons, rigging, payload protection, tracking, and recovery; * Getting started on the cheap; * Making a flight into a mission with interesting and innovative ideas for payload instrumentation; * Will hobbyist HABs ever break the Kármán Line? and * What’s in store for this year’s Global Space balloon Challenge <https://www.balloonchallenge.org/> ? You are, of course, encouraged to add your own questions to the discussion. You can do that by leaving a comment on the High-Altitude Ballooning Hack Chat event page <https://hackaday.io/event/163440-high-altitude-ballooning-hack-chat> and we’ll put that in the queue for the Hack Chat discussion. Our Hack Chats are live community events on the Hackaday.io Hack Chat group messaging <https://hackaday.io/messages/room/2369> . This week we’ll be sitting down on Wednesday, February 6, at noon, Pacific time. If time zones have got you down, we have a handy time zone converter <https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20190123T12&p0=224&msg=Open+Source+Synthesizers+Hack+Chat&font=cursive> . <https://hackaday.io/messages/room/2369> You don’t have to wait until Wednesday; join whenever you want and you can see what the community is talking about. 73, K1DBC Doron	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] How I learned Morse code fast and easy	Good one Larry. Thanks for posting this one. 73, AA0JK Fred On Wednesday, May 17, 2017 10:08 PM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jls-PiR-dBI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Interference	As long as all your equipment is FCC compliant, you should have no problems. On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 5:56 PM, "Phil Smith [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Hi this is Phil, KE0FPN down in Dolores CO.. I'm a part of a K9 search and rescue team that use Garmin Astro's to track the dogs. The dog wears a collar while the handler or navigator has a handheld unit to record the track. One question is if there is a problem with interference if the Garmin unit is in very close proximity to a handheld radio or a cellphone. We haven't noticed any problem but one of the handlers was wondering about it. Appreciate any input, sorry can't catch the net on the air. 73 Phil Smith	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Interference	Thanks!	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] KE0CNP problems last night	I tried a number of things, and had a bit of a brainstorm: The reason why I have had trouble with the Learning Net, but not the Club Net on Sunday nights is simple: CTCSS (PL) is turned off during the Club Net! So if the PL function of the radio is broken or disabled, I can get through on Sundays, but not on Wednesdays. That isolates the problem to the tone squelch function of the radio. The front panel display shows that tone encoding (CTCSS) is enabled (for those who have a similar Yaesu radio, “TEN” is displayed), and it is set for 100 Hz. For some reason, the tone isn’t going out, but the transmitter is otherwise working. If I get similar results with other repeaters, it will be time to reset the radio, and if it still persists, call Yaesu Tech Support. I have a feeling something needs repair, because I was choppy (intermittent PL failure) the first time this happened, and completely dead the second time. In my experience, “steady state” trouble is MUCH easier to fix than intermittent trouble. Fortunately, I have the handheld that works splendidly, so if I have to send the radio to Yaesu, I’ll still be able to use 2m and 70cm. Ed	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] KE0CNP problems tonight	Thank you - I appreciate your help and will follow through on your suggestions. That goes for all of you! I realize that even though I can hear the repeater output (amazingly clearly, I might add), there is the possibility it can’t “hear” me. I did raise my power from 12 to 20 watts without success last night, but of course that isn’t enough to overcome the effects of the Sun. Because my antenna is only a few feet away, I would not go any higher than that. A more telling phenomenon is that I keyed the mike a couple of times when the repeater was quiet, and it responded - meaning it not only caught my signal, but also the 100 Hz tone. But my voice was all chopped up. I just found out that my old Sony ICF-PRO80 does have NBFM coverage on 2 meters, so I can test my signal using a dummy load. If it sounds terrible, then the problem must be in the transmitter. Before bringing it in for repair, I will switch to the mic it came with (i.e., no fancy keypad) to see if it makes a difference - maybe someone in the house spilled coffee on the mic or dropped it. That’s not good, but at least I can get on the air again. The next step will be to reset the radio to factory default settings. I would want to do all that before attempting to go on the air (and run simplex tests with Tony before trying the repeater again), since a broken transmitter (even if it’s just the audio or modulator circuitry) can cause spurious emissions, and that’s a serious no-no. If the radio has problems, Ham Radio Outlet can run tests I don’t have the equipment for, and send it to Yaesu for repair under warranty. Because I was going to buy an HT anyway, I will not be without a radio. A QUESTION: Is the standard FT-60R antenna sufficient, or should I buy a better one? Are there any other suggestions for accessories? Ed On May 13, 2015, at 8:46 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Ed, It is possible that atmospheric conditions have changed and affected your propagation. That happens to me periodically. One thing that you could try is to setup with an external antenna and get a signal report. Also try other repeaters and see if you have similar problems. If you have the same problems then something has happened. I have had bad signal reports before and pulled my coax off of my rig and reattached which solved the problem. Sometimes changes in temperature can cause the fittings to move just enough to cause a problem. 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] KE0CNP problems tonight	I'm just a short distance from you. And we can qso to test. When you checked in tonight you were weak and I was in Commerce city. But when we started to talk about your issue I was at my qth and you were all broken up. Maybe disconnect everything and reconnect. Tony KE0CNU On May 13, 2015 8:15 PM, "Edward P Luwish [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I’m in a quandary about what happened. I did not break up during the Sunday night Club Net, and nothing whatsoever has changed in my setup. I can hear everyone perfectly, and I’m able to activate the repeater, but apparently no one can understand me. I wonder if I should bring the radio to HRO to at least rule that out (or get it fixed if necessary). I’m planning to get an FT-60R there anyway, so I won’t be without a radio for long! I do need to improve my antenna and ground situation, but I’m surprised about the sudden deterioration in my signal. I don’t have any independent means for testing - maybe I can arrange a simplex QSO with someone in town. Ed	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] KE0OG Product Review: the TYT UV8000E Dual Band VHF/UHF Radio	KE0OG Product Review: the TYT UV8000E Dual Band VHF/UHF Radio https://youtu.be/JxzOt95nc4w On Sunday, September 18, 2016 1:43 PM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: KE0OG Product Review: the TYT UV8000E Dual Band VHF/UHF Radio 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Learning CW	Don, Thank you for your suggestion. I will check it out. it has become obvious to me after a couple of weeks that earning Morse Code is no walk in the park. 73, K0LPR Lynaire On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 9:14 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: I tuned in late for the net today and the group was talking about learning CW. I don't know if it was mentioned but there is a good internet site for learning CW. http://lcwo.net/ The site is free and I think it would be beneficial for anyone wanting to learn CW. 73, KD0TXW Don	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Liarning Morse Effectively	Thank you for sharing this nugget! I have always wanted to learn Morse. Harvey KE0CNU On Aug 29, 2015 7:14 PM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Learning Morse Effectively ALLOCATE PRACTICE TIME You can succeed in mastering Morse code if you practice. If you can spare only 15 minutes a day, make sure you spend those 15 minutes each day. Decide what time of day is best and stick to that schedule. BANISH CHARTS If you have a visual Morse code dot • and dash — chart, shred it, recycle it, or whatever. That's an invitation to slow down your skill building. It introduces a useless visual stage into your learning process. By starting with a dot and dash chart, you are inviting yourself to reach a speed plateau which is difficult to overcome. Morse code is an aural communications system. You want to convert directly from sound into copy, whether on a keyboard, a piece of paper, or better yet, directly into your brain. Teach Morse to your ears and fingers, not to your eyes. EAR TRAINING There are lots of free online resources for learning Morse by ear. One excellent program for beginners is the G4FON Koch Trainer.1 The Koch method starts you at your target speed. It's actually easier to learn Morse at higher speeds than slower. (Read that sentence again!) Since most ham CW operation is about 25 WPM or less, try setting your Koch speed to 25 WPM, although you could push that to 30 WPM if you wish. Once you've learned to receive all of the characters at that target speed, you're ready to practice sending it with your paddle and keyer. 1 http://www.g4fon.net/CW%20Trainer.htm 2 http://www.rufzxp.net/ For the next stage of improving your listening skill, another free online program called RufzXP, which is available for Windows, Apple and Linux. The basic program sends random call signs at a starting speed which you specify. Each time you copy a call sign correctly on your keyboard, the speed increases by 1 WPM. If you make a mistake, it decreases the speed by 1 WPM. Call signs make great practice, since they include arbitrary combinations of both letters and numbers. RufzXP is an absolute demon, but it's a great way to limber up your Morse listening skill, whether you're just starting out or you've been doing Morse for decades. Use it just before a CW contest. A maximum of about a 15 minutes per session is about right for that advanced program. RufzXP is used for international Morse speed competitions. Maybe you'll reach that level someday. FORGET STRAIGHT KEYS Skip the straight-key stage entirely. Except for the fun Straight Key Night on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, hams rarely use straight keys anymore. Professional telegraphers who used straight keys yesteryear often had to retire early, suffering from what we now call carpal-tunnel syndrome. The standard way of sending Morse manually is with left-right paddles and electronic keyers, although it can be done with keyboards as well. ELECTRONIC KEYERS You can use either a keyer built into a transceiver or a purpose-built keyer. A simple pocket-sized keyer which is quite sophisticated is the HamGadgets PicoKeyer Plus Kit.4 The speaker is quite small, which yields weak volume in stand-alone mode. So if you have some hearing impairment, either use the PicoKeyer Plus to drive a transceiver with a loud sidetone or choose another keyer. There are other quality keyers available, like the Begali CW Machine5 (which can also include a trainer) or the K1EL WKUSB Kit or the factory- assembled HamGadgets MasterKeyer MK-1. If you own the magnificent Elecraft KX3, it includes an excellent Morse decoder function, which is especially helpful for transmitting. If you're not leaving enough space between words, the decoder will tell you so. You can practice off the air with the KX3 by changing from VOX to PTT in CW mode. The Begali CW Machine (actually a USA product which is marketed through the Italian company) also includes a sending Morse decoder. You won't regret investing in a quality paddle. PROPER WORD SPACING ManyCWoperatorsforgetthatweusespacesbetweenwords. That makes it just as difficult to understand on the air as it is to read in print. For sending practice, you can copy any printed text. However, to learn sending on the fly while still using proper word spacing, try something you already have in your mind, like the Pledge of Allegiance, the Gettysburg Address, or the full names and birthdates of family members. The latter will give you practice with numbers. Think up whole sentences describing your recent activities. By using non-printed text with a transmit decoder, you can pay attention to leaving proper word spacing. When we're ragchewing on the air, we don't usually quote from printed text. We translate our thoughts directly into hand motions. Welcome <http://vibroplex.com/> <http://vibroplex.com/> Welcome <http://vibroplex.com/> VIBROPLEX Morse code keys. 29 different models, now in our 108th year of manufacturing. Made with pride in the United States of America. SPIDERBE... View on vibroplex.com <http://vibroplex.com/> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Local Classes and resources for getting/upgrading your ticket	Jim, Thanks for the follow-up and links. 73, AA0JK Fred On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 9:00:22 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Hi All, Great net tonight, I am soooo glad the night classes are over so I can check in again! here is a link to the patriot VE team - they run free classes and free testing every month in Denver. https://www.pvet.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/PatriotVETeam/ AD0ZM Jim	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Mobile instillation and station Grounding	Thanks for forwarding these links on the subject of station grounding. I'll be working my through them. They look like they'll be very helpful. Jim -------------------------------------------- James McNamee 2473 W. Houstoun Waring Circle Littleton, CO 80120-3913 (303) 997-5967 On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 12:30 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Wednesday night topics of Mobile instillation and station Grounding. References: Mobile instillation and Station Grounding references; AC6V. COM Technical http://ac6v.com/ K0BG http://www.k0bg.com/ Grounding http://ac6v.com/techref.htm#GR Notes on grounding amateur and commercial radio installations <http://www.swssec.com/grounding.html> -- From SWS Security White Papers Lightning Protection & Grounding <http://www.polyphaser.com/> -- From PolyPhaser -- Click on Support, then Technical Notes How to Protect Your House And Its Contents from Lightning <http://www.mikeholt.com/files/PDF/LightningGuide_FINALpublishedversion_May051.pdf> Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur <http://www.arrl.org/shop/Grounding-and-Bonding-for-the-Radio-Amateur/> ARRL #Item No. 0659 Amateur Radio on the Move <http://www.arrl.org/shop/Amateur-Radio-on-the-Move/> Take your radio with you! Advice for operating your radio from your car or RV, boat, airplane, motorcycle or backpack. Item No. 9450 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] need EchoLink help	You can change it at this screen: http://www.echolink.org/validation/pw_change.jsp but if you lost your password or otherwise have password issues, some of the information here might help: http://www.echolink.org/lost_password.htm. On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 5:52 PM, dr350jja > wrote: Can someone tell me if there is a way to "change" your password in the EchoLink program? It seems to me that it can not be changed.	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] need EchoLink help	Try the following link: https://secure.echolink.org/validation/pw_change.jsp I wasn't able to verify that the link is still available due to the server being down this morning. It should be working later today. 73 DE K0RAR Rob Rude From: dr350jja To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 6:52 PM Subject: [HamLearningNet] need EchoLink help Can someone tell me if there is a way to "change" your password in the EchoLink program? It seems to me that it can not be changed. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HamLearningNet/ <> Your email settings: Individual Email \| Traditional <> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HamLearningNet/join (Yahoo! ID required) <> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need NCS for Ham Learning on March 14	Larry, Oh sure its National Pi Day....I understand. Well some of us don't celebrate every holiday that comes up so I will run the net this evening. LOL Steve KD0WMO On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 9:35 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Something has come up and I can't be net control for March 14th Ham Learning Net. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need NCS for May 2nd	Larry, I can take the net tonight. Alex On Sun, Apr 29, 2018 at 8:38 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Hi, all! I won't be able to be NCS on Wed May 2. I need someone to handle it. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need NCS for May 2nd	You the man!!	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Control Operators for December 2017	Larry, If no one has volunteered for tomorrow's learning net I can take it. -Alex On Thursday, November 23, 2017, 6:46:29 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in December for the following dates: December 6 - Need a volunteer December 13 - Need a volunteer December 20 - Holiday dinner December 27 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Control Operators for December 2017	All - I've attached the version of the learning net script that I've been using. It may be of help in drafting an updated or simplified script. Alex KS0E On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 4:45:57 PM MST, Frederick Hart [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Larry, If you don’t get any net control operators for a specific date, let me know. I can fill in as needed. The present script is in need of revision and simplification. This could be a reason for potential net control operators shying away from taking on the task. 73, AA0JK Fred On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 2:44 PM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Alex, That would be great! Please, do! Larry	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Control Operators for December 2017	Larry, If you don’t get any net control operators for a specific date, let me know. I can fill in as needed. The present script is in need of revision and simplification. This could be a reason for potential net control operators shying away from taking on the task. 73, AA0JK Fred On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 2:44 PM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Alex, That would be great! Please, do! Larry	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Control Operators for December 2017	Alex, That would be great! Please, do! Larry	[email protected]
RE: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for April and May 2019	Sorry, I go to bed too early. I get up for work M-F at 3:30 am. 73s Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Sunday, April 7, 2019 21:05 To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for April and May 2019 We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in April and May for the following dates: April 10 - Need a volunteer April 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting April 24 - Need a volunteer May 1 - Need a volunteer May 8 - Need a volunteer May 15 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting May 22 - Need a volunteer May 29 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for April and May 2019	Larry, It looks like I have the night off this Wed the 10th. Please put me down as it would be great to run the net again. it's been way to long. But we should also have someone on standby just in case something comes up...which I'll advise if it happens. If the script has changed at all please email me a new copy. Otherwise I'll use the one I have before. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Sun, Apr 7, 2019 at 9:05 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in April and May for the following dates: April 10 - Need a volunteer April 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting April 24 - Need a volunteer May 1 - Need a volunteer May 8 - Need a volunteer May 15 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting May 22 - Need a volunteer May 29 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for August	Larry, Put me in where needed. Just let me know. Thanks Steve KD0WMO On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 6:19 AM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in August for the following dates: August 2 - Need a Volunteer August 9 - Need a Volunteer August 16 - Elmer Session and Denver Radio Club Meeting August 23 - Need a Volunteer August 30 - Need a Volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for August and September 2018	Larry, I can do Sept 5. Alex KS0E On Sun, Aug 19, 2018 at 8:19 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in August and September for the following dates: August 22 - Need a volunteer August 29 - Need a volunteer September 5 - Need a volunteer September 12 - Need a volunteer September 19 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting September 26 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected] -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for August and September 2018	Larry, Put me down for the 22Aug net On Sun, Aug 19, 2018, 20:19 [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in August and September for the following dates: August 22 - Need a volunteer August 29 - Need a volunteer September 5 - Need a volunteer September 12 - Need a volunteer September 19 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting September 26 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for December and January	Larry, I can take December 19. Alex On Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 8:43 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in December and January for the following dates: December 5 - Holiday Dinner December 12 - Need a volunteer December 19 - Need a volunteer December 26 - Need a volunteer January 2 - Need a volunteer January 9 - Need a volunteer January 16 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting January 23 - Need a volunteer January 30 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected] -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for January and February	Larry, I can take the net on January 30. Alex KS0E On Sun, Jan 6, 2019 at 8:55 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in December and January for the following dates: January 2 - Need a volunteer January 9 - Need a volunteer January 16 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting January 23 - Need a volunteer January 30 - Need a volunteer February 6 - Need a volunteer February 13 - Need a volunteer February 20 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting February 27 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected] -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for January and February	I can cover 23jan Jim On Sun, Jan 6, 2019, 20:55 [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in December and January for the following dates: January 2 - Need a volunteer January 9 - Need a volunteer January 16 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting January 23 - Need a volunteer January 30 - Need a volunteer February 6 - Need a volunteer February 13 - Need a volunteer February 20 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting February 27 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2018	I will happily cover July 11th Jim On Sun, Jun 24, 2018 at 8:47 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in July and August for the following dates: July 4 - Need a volunteer July 11 - Need a volunteer July 18 - Elmer Session and Face to Face Meeting July 29 - Need a volunteer August 1 - Need a volunteer August 8 - Need a volunteer August 15 - Elmer Session and Face to Face Meeting August 22 - Need a volunteer August 30 - Need a volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019	Larry I can take July 10. Alex KS0E On Sun, Jun 9, 2019 at 8:47 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in July and August for the following dates: July 3 - Need a volunteer July10 - Need a volunteer July 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting July 24 - Need a volunteer July 31 - Need a volunteer August 7 - Need a volunteer August 14 - Need a volunteer August 21 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting August 28 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected] -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019	Larry, I want to develop a comfort with being NET control. In fact, I signed up to be net control for our ARES group this week, and I don't have a clue! One of the member messages says there is an ARES script on our website. But I didn't find it. So, if I can get a little help the first time out, I will take some nets. In fact I would consider July 3rd for starters. Barbara Stuart KD0SYD 303-319-1506 ________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2019 8:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019 We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in July and August for the following dates: July 3 - Need a volunteer July10 - Need a volunteer July 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting July 24 - Need a volunteer July 31 - Need a volunteer August 7 - Need a volunteer August 14 - Need a volunteer August 21 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting August 28 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019	Barbara, Before Larry responds I want to throw in some comments for you. First off a tip of the hat to you. While learning to be a net controller can be intimidating it is great that you are showing interest. One of the best contributions you can make to ham radio is being a net controller. Very few take on the challenge. So here are my thoughts to get you through it. 1. HAVE FUN!!!!!! 2. See rule 1. 3. Remember this is the DRC "Learning" net. Not only can hams "learn" about Ham radio but a new net controller can get his or her feet wet during this net. 4. Unlike most nets the net controller for the DRC Learning net is more like a tennis referee. Player A has a question. player B has an answer. You just pass the ball back and forth. 5. The people that check into the DRC Learning net are a wonderful group and they will have patience, understanding, and a deep appreciation for you running the net. One last comment. I used to run this net a lot before taking a job that has me working nights. I love this net. Anyways...once Larry sends you copy of the script if you want to I can edit it just for you. I did this for a friend of mine to help him run this net one time. It was the only time he ever did it. Was he nervous? Yes. Did he get through it? With ease. Barbara, to quote The Beach Boys..."she'll have fun fun fun...." Regards, Steve KD0WMO On Mon, Jun 10, 2019 at 12:40 AM Barbara Stuart [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Larry, I want to develop a comfort with being NET control. In fact, I signed up to be net control for our ARES group this week, and I don't have a clue! One of the member messages says there is an ARES script on our website. But I didn't find it. So, if I can get a little help the first time out, I will take some nets. In fact I would consider July 3rd for starters. Barbara Stuart KD0SYD 303-319-1506 ________________________________ From: [email protected] > on behalf of [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2019 8:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019 We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in July and August for the following dates: July 3 - Need a volunteer July10 - Need a volunteer July 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting July 24 - Need a volunteer July 31 - Need a volunteer August 7 - Need a volunteer August 14 - Need a volunteer August 21 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting August 28 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for November	Larry, I can do Nov. 1. -Alex W2PBR On Thursday, October 5, 2017 6:42 AM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in October for the following dates: November 1 - Need a Volunteer November 8 - Need a Volunteer November 15 - Elmer Session and Denver Radio Club Meeting November 22 - Larry K0LAI November 29 - Need Volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for October	Hey Larry, I'm happy to do October 4. Alex On Monday, September 25, 2017 7:58 PM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in October for the following dates: October 4 - Need a Volunteer October 11 - Need a Volunteer October 18 - Elmer Session and Denver Radio Club Meeting October 25 - Need a Volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for October	Larry, I will recruit tonight during the net but put me down where needed. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:43 AM, Alex Acerra [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Hey Larry, I'm happy to do October 4. Alex On Monday, September 25, 2017 7:58 PM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" > wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in October for the following dates: October 4 - Need a Volunteer October 11 - Need a Volunteer October 18 - Elmer Session and Denver Radio Club Meeting October 25 - Need a Volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for September	Larry You can put me down for any of those weeks. And if you still need someone for next week let me know. Steve KD0WMO On Aug 23, 2017 7:06 PM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" > wrote: We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in August for the following dates: September 6 - Need a Volunteer September 13 - Need a Volunteer September 20 - Elmer Session and Denver Radio Club Meeting September 27 - Need a Volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Negative lead fusing, ya or nae?	Good stuff Fred! Finally some clarity on this. On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 9:52 AM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Negative lead fusing, ya or nae? https://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,78710.0.html My radios all come with the negative lead fused. I would think the manufacturer knows best, but there seems to be some controversy. Can you shed some light on the subject? Should one be concerned about the negative lead being a better current return in a wiring fault situation? Thanks, 73, AA0JK Fred Joel Hallas, W1ZR: Fred, It very much depends on the situation. The positive lead fuse will protect the power supply and the radio from any high-current situation caused by the radio. In a mobile installation, that isn't enough -- there also needs to be a fuse right at the connection of the power wire to the battery, otherwise chaffing of the wire by sheet metal body parts can cause a very high current short independent of the radio. This is otherwise unprotected and can easily result in a fire. The fuse in the negative lead is designed to protect the mobile radio connected to the auto battery. If the strap from the negative battery terminal to the engine block breaks or loosens (rare, but I've seen it happen) when the vehicle is started, the high starter-motor current (hundred amp range) will look for other paths to return due to the higher than normal resistance of the ground strap. It may find a path from your antenna ground connection through the radio to the negative lead and then to the battery. This could put high current through some PC board traces in the radio. So the negative lead fuse is designed to protect the radio. There may be other scenarios that result in current on that path. If nothing bad ever happened, no fuses would be needed at all -- but bad things happen to good radios! GL & 73, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR Contributing Editor, QST ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] New Ham base staion Antenna and advice needed	Ed, There's quite a few dual-band antennas on the market....no duplexer's needed...(between 2or 70cm) This weekend (Sunday, 830-100) at Jeffco fairgrounds, is a " ham fest").... You should attend, you could most likely learn a ton of info, maybe go home with just what you're needing? (Try googling DRC) Kevin Kd0vhd iPad- http://www.kevinscofield.com <http://www.kevinscofield.com> On Aug 14, 2014, at 10:12 AM, "Ed Weston [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" > wrote: Hello I’m a new ham and have been listening to the Leaning net for the last few weeks. I am looking for a dual band base station antenna that could be placed in my attic. I’m looking for recommendations or if anyone has an old antenna that still has years of service left in it I would be open to buying a used one also. The attic space is about 6 foot maybe a little smaller. I have a dual band Arrow ¼ wave ground plane http://www.arrowantennas.com/gp/gp146.html but it is now connected to the IRLP node I built with a UHF Radio . I want to buy a dual bander mobile used and use it as a base station. If I can get to the ham fest this weekend I will be looking. So here are the questions I think I need a separate antenna for my new dual band base set up correct? Since both the IRLP node and the Dual bander would TX on UHF they would damage each other if connected together to the same antenna? Correct? Or is there a way to use the arrow antenna I already own for both the DB Base and IRLP node? Next if do need two separate Antennas is there any issue with placing the, both close to reach other on a short mast or in the attic? I hope this is the correct use of our email group, I was looking on the yahoo group and it seems the Ham Learning net group does not have the ability to post conversations or messages like the IRPL and CSIDMR groups I joined do. Perhaps that is a feature we should consider turning on in the future. Thanks Ed K7EDW	[email protected]
RE: [HamLearningNet] New Ham!	Hi Ben, I'm more than happy to help.. WHat are you having trouble with? Jeff W9CE	[email protected]
RE: [HamLearningNet] New Ham!	I use Repeaterbook,com to find local repeater info. WD0UGC Doug Comer DM79oq Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: ben bigelow [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2019 02:32 To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] New Ham! Looking for anyone who might be willing to help me learn the ropes. I am a brand new licensed technician. I do not even know where to start or what questions to ask. I own a Yaesu FT2D and a Yaesu Ft-70D. Can anyone help me get on the air? Thank you Ben KE0VHY Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS>	[email protected]
RE: [HamLearningNet] New Ham!	You can use any repeater you can reach with your radio. As long as you follow FCC rules, there won’t be an issue. Try programming your radio as follows: * WELCOME <https://repeaterbook.com/index.php/component/users/profile> * NORTH AMERICAN REPEATERS <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/index.php?state_id=none> * WORLDWIDE REPEATERS <https://repeaterbook.com/row_repeaters/index.php?state_id=none> * FAQ <https://repeaterbook.com/index.php/faqs> <https://repeaterbook.com/index.php> * Squaw Mountain - W0CRA Idaho Springs, CO Repeater ID: 08-107 <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/TravelSearch.php?route=I-25> <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/TravelSearch.php?route=I-70> <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/TravelSearch.php?route=US-287> <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/TravelSearch.php?route=US-40> <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/TravelSearch.php?route=US-6> <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/TravelSearch.php?route=US-85> <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/TravelSearch.php?route=US-87> Downlink: 145.14500 Uplink: 144.5450 Offset: -0.6 MHz Uplink Tone: 107.2 Downlink Tone: 107.2 County: Clear Creek Call: W0CRA <http://hamqth.com/W0CRA> Use: OPEN Op Status: On-Air Coverage: Wide area. Denver metro. Sponsor: Colorado Repeater Assoc <http://www.w0cra.org/> Features: E-power. Web links: http://www.w0cra.org/info/squaw.html#145145 Coordination: CCARC <http://www.ccarc.net/> Last update: 2018-07-23 Open Street Map + <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/details.php?state_id=08&ID=107> − <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/details.php?state_id=08&ID=107> Leaflet <http://leafletjs.com/> \| © OpenStreetMap <https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright> Coordinates of the repeater are not known and have been estimated. Add a Propagation Report <https://repeaterbook.com/repeaters/propagation_entry2.php?state_id=08&ID=107> - Base - HT - Mobile Click the icons on map for details. Recent Contributions (click to open) Reviews and Comments (click to open) If you have an iPhone/iPod/iPad or Android device, please download the FREE official RepeaterBook app! <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/repeaterbook/id606820166?mt=8> <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zbm2.repeaterbook&hl=en> <https://www.amazon.com/ZBM2-Software-RepeaterBook/dp/B01DOMSBGK> <https://www.facebook.com/repeaterbook> <https://twitter.com/repeaterbook> <https://repeaterbook.groups.io/g/repeaterbook> Copyright © 2006-2019 RepeaterBook.com. All Rights Reserved. Created and owned by KD6KPC since 2006. All data, including non-copyrightable data, is protected from theft under Oregon law (ORS 164.377 <https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/164.377> ). Page generated in 2.05 seconds. This repeater is a rag chew repeater, (Amateurs use the slang expression ragchew orragchewing to refer to an extended, informal conversation, a variation of the common idioms "chewing the fat" and "chewing the rag". Sometimes, a contact in person, between two ham radio operators, is humorously referred to as an "eyeball QSO".) WD0UGC Doug Comer DM79oq Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: ben bigelow [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2019 12:23 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] New Ham! Thank you for your reply. I am having a bit of trouble programming, I am still trying to learn where to find repeaters and I am still a bit nervous to try out transmitting because I am not sure of what local laws and rules apply to what repeaters if any. I live near Golden at the base of Lookout Mountain and I know there is a repeater there, is that one that i can use legally? Are there any repeaters that HAMs are not allowerd to use that are listed on repeaterbook? For now I am just turning my dial manually without a programmed radio. I am not exactly sure how to do the plus or minus offsets. According to my manual it says it is automatic so do I just hit transmit and start trying to talk. Is that how connecting to repeaters works? Do you have any advice on how to connect and make first contact on a local repeater from the Golden Colorado area? Thank you again for your advice and help. Ben KE0VHY Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS> On Friday, April 19, 2019, 04:47, Doug Comer [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: I use Repeaterbook,com to find local repeater info. WD0UGC Doug Comer DM79oq Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: ben bigelow [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2019 02:32 To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] New Ham! Looking for anyone who might be willing to help me learn the ropes. I am a brand new licensed technician. I do not even know where to start or what questions to ask. I own a Yaesu FT2D and a Yaesu Ft-70D. Can anyone help me get on the air? Thank you Ben KE0VHY Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] New Ham! [1 Attachment]	Thank you for your reply. I am having a bit of trouble programming, I am still trying to learn where to find repeaters and I am still a bit nervous to try out transmitting because I am not sure of what local laws and rules apply to what repeaters if any. I live near Golden at the base of Lookout Mountain and I know there is a repeater there, is that one that i can use legally? Are there any repeaters that HAMs are not allowerd to use that are listed on repeaterbook? For now I am just turning my dial manually without a programmed radio. I am not exactly sure how to do the plus or minus offsets. According to my manual it says it is automatic so do I just hit transmit and start trying to talk. Is that how connecting to repeaters works? Do you have any advice on how to connect and make first contact on a local repeater from the Golden Colorado area? Thank you again for your advice and help. Ben KE0VHY Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS> On Friday, April 19, 2019, 04:47, Doug Comer [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: I use Repeaterbook,com to find local repeater info. WD0UGC Doug Comer DM79oq Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: ben bigelow [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2019 02:32 To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] New Ham! Looking for anyone who might be willing to help me learn the ropes. I am a brand new licensed technician. I do not even know where to start or what questions to ask. I own a Yaesu FT2D and a Yaesu Ft-70D. Can anyone help me get on the air? Thank you Ben KE0VHY Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] new radio	This is a great suggestion. When I first got my Baofung, I tried using it and quickly realized the included rubber duck was worthless. So went down to HRO in Denver and bought a Comet M-24m. I really liked it since it had an included mag mount and I tend to do most of my talking mobile while going to/from work. Also, I have pretty good line of site to the repeater while commuting up & down hwy. 287. Also, sometimes I pick up a LOT of static while trying to listen to the repeaters. Sounds like a buzz saw running. I just had to turn off the radio. This happens randomly. I'm open to any additional suggestions of things to check. -brad w. On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 12:46 AM, Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Brad, Before upgrading your radio consider getting a better antenna. Those radios are really not good inside a house. If you must be in a house get to an open window facing west to have a better chance of hitting the repeater. even a car mag mount antenna attached to a pizza pan outside will work wonders for you. Or a mag mount on top of a metal filing cabinet if outside is not possible. I have a an old Yaesu 2m in my home shack but i have a mag mount dual band antenna on a pan outside my basement window in case I want to use my handheld on 70cm. Don't worry you will start building your collection of radios sooner than you think. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 11:52 PM, Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: As I've mentioned in the past, I'm a relatively new ham. I bought a Baofung because it was cheap and to get me started. Turns out I'm really enjoying learning & growing my radio skills. Tonight, I was trying to get in but seems like I just couldn't. I think the net control said that my signal was scratchy. I think this is because of my radio. So now time to spend a little money to upgrade. Any suggestions about a radio to get. I would like a good, durable HT. It would be great to be able to use it easily for working satellites. Thanks. -brad w. __._,_.__	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] new radio	Brad, Here are some links that might be of interest. The youtube video is very informative. Hope this helps. Keep us posted. Looks like fun, <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo31.gif> https://youtu.be/bT131WBHKxc http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=1093 http://www.amsat.org/xtra/Getting%20Started%201.pdf <http://www.amsat.org/xtra/Getting%20Started%201.pdf> http://www.n2yo.com/satellites/?c=18 <http://www.n2yo.com/satellites/?c=18> 73, AA0JK Fred On Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:09 AM, "Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Brad, Depending on what part of 287 you could be right on the edge of reception. Because of shadowing from the mountains if your up north in Broomfield, Longmont, Bethoud, Loveland, Ft Collins you can easily hit the repeater if your east of 287. But once you get west all bets are off. And it doesn't matter if you just have an HT or not. My Kenwood 281A with my 48" Larsen whip antenna in my car has issues west of 287. Just some more food for thought. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 10:52 AM, Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: This is a great suggestion. When I first got my Baofung, I tried using it and quickly realized the included rubber duck was worthless. So went down to HRO in Denver and bought a Comet M-24m. I really liked it since it had an included mag mount and I tend to do most of my talking mobile while going to/from work. Also, I have pretty good line of site to the repeater while commuting up & down hwy. 287. Also, sometimes I pick up a LOT of static while trying to listen to the repeaters. Sounds like a buzz saw running. I just had to turn off the radio. This happens randomly. I'm open to any additional suggestions of things to check. -brad w. On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 12:46 AM, Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Brad, Before upgrading your radio consider getting a better antenna. Those radios are really not good inside a house. If you must be in a house get to an open window facing west to have a better chance of hitting the repeater. even a car mag mount antenna attached to a pizza pan outside will work wonders for you. Or a mag mount on top of a metal filing cabinet if outside is not possible. I have a an old Yaesu 2m in my home shack but i have a mag mount dual band antenna on a pan outside my basement window in case I want to use my handheld on 70cm. Don't worry you will start building your collection of radios sooner than you think. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 11:52 PM, Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: As I've mentioned in the past, I'm a relatively new ham. I bought a Baofung because it was cheap and to get me started. Turns out I'm really enjoying learning & growing my radio skills. Tonight, I was trying to get in but seems like I just couldn't. I think the net control said that my signal was scratchy. I think this is because of my radio. So now time to spend a little money to upgrade. Any suggestions about a radio to get. I would like a good, durable HT. It would be great to be able to use it easily for working satellites. Thanks. -brad w. __._,_.__	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] new radio	AMSAT using a Baofeng UV5R https://youtu.be/mv4K41Ztax8 73, AA0JK Fred On Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:25 AM, "Frederick Hart [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Brad, Here are some links that might be of interest. The youtube video is very informative. Hope this helps. Keep us posted. Looks like fun, <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo31.gif> https://youtu.be/bT131WBHKxc http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=1093 http://www.amsat.org/xtra/Getting%20Started%201.pdf <http://www.amsat.org/xtra/Getting%20Started%201.pdf> http://www.n2yo.com/satellites/?c=18 <http://www.n2yo.com/satellites/?c=18> 73, AA0JK Fred On Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:09 AM, "Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Brad, Depending on what part of 287 you could be right on the edge of reception. Because of shadowing from the mountains if your up north in Broomfield, Longmont, Bethoud, Loveland, Ft Collins you can easily hit the repeater if your east of 287. But once you get west all bets are off. And it doesn't matter if you just have an HT or not. My Kenwood 281A with my 48" Larsen whip antenna in my car has issues west of 287. Just some more food for thought. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 10:52 AM, Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: This is a great suggestion. When I first got my Baofung, I tried using it and quickly realized the included rubber duck was worthless. So went down to HRO in Denver and bought a Comet M-24m. I really liked it since it had an included mag mount and I tend to do most of my talking mobile while going to/from work. Also, I have pretty good line of site to the repeater while commuting up & down hwy. 287. Also, sometimes I pick up a LOT of static while trying to listen to the repeaters. Sounds like a buzz saw running. I just had to turn off the radio. This happens randomly. I'm open to any additional suggestions of things to check. -brad w. On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 12:46 AM, Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Brad, Before upgrading your radio consider getting a better antenna. Those radios are really not good inside a house. If you must be in a house get to an open window facing west to have a better chance of hitting the repeater. even a car mag mount antenna attached to a pizza pan outside will work wonders for you. Or a mag mount on top of a metal filing cabinet if outside is not possible. I have a an old Yaesu 2m in my home shack but i have a mag mount dual band antenna on a pan outside my basement window in case I want to use my handheld on 70cm. Don't worry you will start building your collection of radios sooner than you think. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 11:52 PM, Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: As I've mentioned in the past, I'm a relatively new ham. I bought a Baofung because it was cheap and to get me started. Turns out I'm really enjoying learning & growing my radio skills. Tonight, I was trying to get in but seems like I just couldn't. I think the net control said that my signal was scratchy. I think this is because of my radio. So now time to spend a little money to upgrade. Any suggestions about a radio to get. I would like a good, durable HT. It would be great to be able to use it easily for working satellites. Thanks. -brad w. __._,_.__	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] new radio	Brad, Before upgrading your radio consider getting a better antenna. Those radios are really not good inside a house. If you must be in a house get to an open window facing west to have a better chance of hitting the repeater. even a car mag mount antenna attached to a pizza pan outside will work wonders for you. Or a mag mount on top of a metal filing cabinet if outside is not possible. I have a an old Yaesu 2m in my home shack but i have a mag mount dual band antenna on a pan outside my basement window in case I want to use my handheld on 70cm. Don't worry you will start building your collection of radios sooner than you think. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 11:52 PM, Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: As I've mentioned in the past, I'm a relatively new ham. I bought a Baofung because it was cheap and to get me started. Turns out I'm really enjoying learning & growing my radio skills. Tonight, I was trying to get in but seems like I just couldn't. I think the net control said that my signal was scratchy. I think this is because of my radio. So now time to spend a little money to upgrade. Any suggestions about a radio to get. I would like a good, durable HT. It would be great to be able to use it easily for working satellites. Thanks. -brad w.	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] new radio	Brad, Depending on what part of 287 you could be right on the edge of reception. Because of shadowing from the mountains if your up north in Broomfield, Longmont, Bethoud, Loveland, Ft Collins you can easily hit the repeater if your east of 287. But once you get west all bets are off. And it doesn't matter if you just have an HT or not. My Kenwood 281A with my 48" Larsen whip antenna in my car has issues west of 287. Just some more food for thought. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 10:52 AM, Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: This is a great suggestion. When I first got my Baofung, I tried using it and quickly realized the included rubber duck was worthless. So went down to HRO in Denver and bought a Comet M-24m. I really liked it since it had an included mag mount and I tend to do most of my talking mobile while going to/from work. Also, I have pretty good line of site to the repeater while commuting up & down hwy. 287. Also, sometimes I pick up a LOT of static while trying to listen to the repeaters. Sounds like a buzz saw running. I just had to turn off the radio. This happens randomly. I'm open to any additional suggestions of things to check. -brad w. On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 12:46 AM, Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Brad, Before upgrading your radio consider getting a better antenna. Those radios are really not good inside a house. If you must be in a house get to an open window facing west to have a better chance of hitting the repeater. even a car mag mount antenna attached to a pizza pan outside will work wonders for you. Or a mag mount on top of a metal filing cabinet if outside is not possible. I have a an old Yaesu 2m in my home shack but i have a mag mount dual band antenna on a pan outside my basement window in case I want to use my handheld on 70cm. Don't worry you will start building your collection of radios sooner than you think. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 11:52 PM, Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: As I've mentioned in the past, I'm a relatively new ham. I bought a Baofung because it was cheap and to get me started. Turns out I'm really enjoying learning & growing my radio skills. Tonight, I was trying to get in but seems like I just couldn't. I think the net control said that my signal was scratchy. I think this is because of my radio. So now time to spend a little money to upgrade. Any suggestions about a radio to get. I would like a good, durable HT. It would be great to be able to use it easily for working satellites. Thanks. -brad w. __._,_.__	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] November CQ Magazine	Lee, While I don't have the magazine I did find a copy of it online. I was thumbing through it and it looks like we can read each page. It could be a start until you find a hard copy. http://www.scribd.com/doc/255108496/CQ-Amateur-Radio-Noviembre-2014#scribd Regards Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 11:40 AM, Leon Ciereszko [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Does anybody have a copy; particularly one they are willing to let go of? I've heard that I was mentioned in it and wanted to see it. Thanks, Lee N4TCW	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Programming you Baofeng	That is a generic csv file. CHIRP needs the csv to have the layout pre-formatted for the radio. You should be able to export your Baofeng setup as a csv, taking note of the column headers. Then you can modify the generic csv to match the Baofeng layout. Any spreadsheet program should be OK. It should import just fine then. Mike AD0WB ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "frankie freeman [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" To: yahoogroups Subject: [HamLearningNet] Programming you Baofeng Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2015 07:40:23 +0000 (UTC) I download the radio image, then reopen the baofeng image and then tried to import the CVS file you have in the file folder and I get error that the file is bad . I am using CHIRP to program a baofeng uv-5r radio . Is that file for rt systems software only ? any suggestions ? ____________________________________________________________ NetZero now offers 4G mobile broadband. Sign up now. <http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=NZINTISP0512T4GOUT1>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Programming Your Baofeng UV-5R Radio	Nick Meacher (AA0NM) put together this document I figured I would share with you. Nick is the team leader of a Laurel VEC affiliated VE team I have sent you information about. Harvey (KE0CNU) On Thursday, October 19, 2017, 7:22:52 PM MDT, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Baofeng Radio Repeater Programing Quick&Easy <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZTOsobY8x8> https://youtu.be/UZTOsobY8x8 Programming Your Baofeng UV-5R Radio chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html baofeng radio programming instructions https://youtu.be/UZTOsobY8x8 How to Easily Add a Channel on the BaoFeng Handheld Radio (without a PC <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrG0El1KkIM> https://youtu.be/CrG0El1KkIM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Programming Your Baofeng UV-5R Radio [1 Attachment]	Thanks Harvey, We appreciate the information here. It's a real challenge for the new, and even seasoned hams when it comes to dealing with todays radios. Thank You, AA0JK Fred On Thursday, October 19, 2017 7:29 PM, "shadow lark [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Nick Meacher (AA0NM) put together this document I figured I would share with you. Nick is the team leader of a Laurel VEC affiliated VE team I have sent you information about. Harvey (KE0CNU) On Thursday, October 19, 2017, 7:22:52 PM MDT, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Baofeng Radio Repeater Programing Quick&Easy <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZTOsobY8x8> https://youtu.be/UZTOsobY8x8 Programming Your Baofeng UV-5R Radio chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html baofeng radio programming instructions https://youtu.be/UZTOsobY8x8 How to Easily Add a Channel on the BaoFeng Handheld Radio (without a PC <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrG0El1KkIM> https://youtu.be/CrG0El1KkIM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] QSL Cards	I wish I was at the state of having a need for a QSL card.. I'm really looking forward to that day.. -brad w. On Thu, May 7, 2015 at 2:35 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Designing and making your QSL cards. Great information video. https://youtu.be/D1ovI3N8fPU 73, AA0JK Fred__._,	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Radio Programming File for Colorado	Lee, What radio(s) are you needing to program. If you are using a Baofeng, contact W0tOR, Jim at [email protected]. The W0TX web page, Denver Radio Club, is also a good source of information for your amateur radio question. 73, AA0JK Fred On Tuesday, December 30, 2014 11:03 AM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Greetings, I just moved to Colorado and want to program all of my radios for Colorado repeaters. Does anybody hav a CSV or Chirp file? Thanks, Lee N4TCW	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Radio Programming File for Colorado	Various Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, and Baofeng radios. ---In [email protected], wrote : Lee, What radio(s) are you needing to program. If you are using a Baofeng, contact W0tOR, Jim at k0tor@.... The W0TX web page, Denver Radio Club, is also a good source of information for your amateur radio question. 73, AA0JK Fred On Tuesday, December 30, 2014 11:03 AM, "n4tcw@... [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Greetings, I just moved to Colorado and want to program all of my radios for Colorado repeaters. Does anybody hav a CSV or Chirp file? Thanks, Lee N4TCW	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: ? about propagation	Fred, Thanks for the info! So it sounds like what I was experiencing was better propagation due to reduced ionization in the ionosphere. I had heard about this when I studied for my test. As well as reading about it. But this was the first time that I had experienced it. Very, very cool! -brad w.	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] RE: calling CQ..	Larry, Thanks for the help. Also, a big thanks to everyone last night for the help/insight! It was a real blast for me!! I was pretty impressed with the radio. I was trying to call in when the net first started but it sounded like no one could hear me. Since I live in Superior, which happens to have one of the flatirons next to it, I jumped into the car and drove up to the top of CO128 & McCaslin Blvd. Then I picked up better reception and it sounded like everyone was able to hear me. I'll work on getting a better antenna. Thanks again.. -brad w. On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 2:43 PM, > wrote: Brad, The Baofeng is a programmable transceiver and I recommend that you do a search online for information on how to program it manually. If you go to the Denver Radio Club website http://www.w0tx.org <http://www.w0tx.org> there is a link to the repeaters list. The actual offsets are listed for those listening frequencies. Repeaters have a transmit and a receive frequency. __._,	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: DMR Radio for $110-Passing This Along	Isn't that the same as MotoTRBO? Or has my imagination run away with me again? Ed KE0CNP On Dec 11, 2015, at 4:56 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: That's nice but what type of DMR? What repeaters are in the Denver area? Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: EchoLink	Use the following link to find out if you have Java installed. It will also let you know if you have an old version. http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp The page will also provides a link to download Java for free. 73 DE K0RAR Rob Rude From: dr350jja To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2012 10:40 AM Subject: [HamLearningNet] Re: EchoLink Thank you for the AllStar Link intro Rob. I am a new ham and only have an HT, at this time. I did try to connect with AllStar Link, using Windows XP, with IE 8 and also on FireFox. I 'was' able to log into the program, but the Java Transceiver Module never showed-up on the web page, with FireFox or IE8. I think it seems to be a Java plug-in issue. I'm not that computer savvy, but I thought I did have the Java plug-ins installed in the browsers. If you can give me any insight, as to where I should look, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Jim Augliera KD0MGU PS- thanks everyone for letting me be a part of this group! --- In [email protected] , Robert Rude wrote: > > All of the Amateur Radio Linking systems requrie a Call Sign! All the sytems that permit access without a radio require some form of authentication and validation of the individuals amateur radio license. All require validation and authentication of the sysops amateur radio license. The IRLP network will block improperly configured IRLP nodes until the sysop corrects problems within his system configuration. > > EchoLink requires a call sign as well as a password if you are using their internet application. It is not different than Allstar Link in that manner. I never store my passwords for automatic login even when I use Echolink. So I always have to select my call sign (k0rar or k0rar-L) and then enter my password. The program configures differently when I run it as a Link node. > > The greatest challenge to configuring a web browser to use Allstar Link is occurs when the web browser is Internet Explorer and IE9 is the most challenging one of the Microsoft releases. Google Chrome was extremely easy to configure on my Win7 64-bit OS. I will admit that running the 64-bit Windows 7 OS is a major causal factor to the degree of difficulty that I encountered when configuring my system to access Allstar Link. I have only used Win7 since 26 December of 2011. > > IRLP offers no web based access. It restricts all users to radio only access. I use it all of the time since it is the only VoIP system deployed in my area within range of a 50 watt 5.2 dBd gain vertical mounted 15' above ground. > > The purpose of the introduction topic was not to present any particular Amateur Radio VoIP linking project as better than another but to present the known differences and to introduce the lesser known Allstar Link network. > > Each has advatages over the other as far as the three that were shown in the comparison. IRLP & Allstar Link are both very strong in their ability to link a very large sum of individual nodes. In the into I only discussed the web browser based interface to the Allstar Link network. It does offer a downloadable software based interface but I did not have sufficient time to cover that module of their system. I have many friends who are now living in homes for the elderly. They don't get to have any transmitters in their living quarters with the only exceptions being wifi, arilink and cell phones. Many can not use Echolink due to firewalls used at their facility. It becomes even a bigger issue for them when more than one ham lives in the facility. Echolink can not share some of its ports when it is being redirected via a NAT inside a local network. Allstar Links web browser portal gets around that particular problem. > > The big plus with EchoLink is the ability to establish a computer to computer link. This is a very big bonus for my retired friends that have successfully worked out the firewall issues. Of course they could just as well use Skype and then get the advantage of video. My Skype id: k0rar-rob > > AllStar Link shines above EchoLink and IRLP when it comes to bottom line cost and overall flexability of the system architecture. Features not touched by the end user but by the sysops. Sysops may activate direct telephone access without the need to use the national / international PBX bridges to AllStar Link. They can open direct telnet access. They can and often due block the web browser portal. They can configure each portal as to what end users may due when they access their system. > > I regularly use EchoLink and when I have a good bandwidth connection to the enternet I operate the K0RAR-L symplex link node 5135. Eventually I will convert over to AllStar Link once I have moved into my new home. I don't want to drag my computer with me all of the time in order to use my radio link remotely via the internet. The web portal of Allstar link permits me to use someone elses computer without the need to install software. The majority of my friends who own computers use browsers with Java enabled as they often run web based programs that require it. > > As a long time amateur, 18 days shy of 47 years in the hobby, I try to be familiar with any and all forms of personal communications methodologies. I use: HF, VHF, UHF, (CW, Packet, APRS, PSK31, RTTY, SSB, AM and FM modes), Skype, E-mail, Google+, cell phone (voice, and text), IRLP, EchoLink, Allstar Link, D-Star (voice and data) to list just some of my more common modes of personal communications. > > I truly wish that my schedule would have permitted me to actually do a face-to-face demonstration of the three VoIP systems that were touched upon in the Introduction to ALLSTAR Link Network. However, commitments to family and the need to get a house built required that I return to Kansas. > > 73 DE K0RAR > Rob Rude > > > ________________________________ > From: transteck1 > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 10:41 PM > Subject: [HamLearningNet] EchoLink > > Howdy all, > > Great net tonight and the conclusion is Allstar link is not ready for prime time yet. After the net I did jump into echolink and made a QSO. For the most part it works for me. > > Short primer for all. Allstar link requires a call sign and the idea is good, but they have serious problems. No software required to use it, but you do have to sign in and be accepted. > > Echolink gave me problems early on, but now I have it working. It does require a download and it's not to hard. You do need to set it up, but very user friendly IMHO. I'm somewhat computer literate and it may be an issue for others. > > I used both tonight and during the net the Allstar is not worth the trouble at this time. I used Echolink after the net and it's an bit hit and miss, as would be any HF contact. With my limited experience, I would recommend echolink. It will allow you to QSO with other hams as you gain experience and wait for the first HF contact on 10. > > Working for your general or using CW are other options if you are a new tech. > > 73 > Jeff Allen > KD0NFX > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! 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Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: KE0CNP problems tonight	I’ll answer your question, but it was the same setup I used Sunday night, after the Club Net, when I talked (to you, I believe) about the MFJ Speech Enhancer. I’m trying to figure out why I was clear as a bell for months, right up until 9:30 PM on Sunday, and without moving, loosening, or tightening anything, I was dead in the water tonight. My radio is a Yaesu FT-857D, my antenna is an MFJ apartment antenna located inside the room. When I got the equipment, it was winter and I didn’t mount the antenna on the window sill because it would let in cold, wind, snow, etc. In addition to that, the antenna uses a tap on a loading coil so it can work 40 - 6 meters, and I couldn’t figure out how to adjust it when it was outside the window. For HF I have an MFJ IntelliTuner and an artificial ground, connected to a counterpoise that runs around the room. The antenna has a long whip which appears to work fine on 2 meters when the tap bypasses the loading coil. The reception on 2 meters is fantastic - the DRC repeater pegs the S-meter (figuratively, since it’s digital bars), full quieting, and you sound like you’re in the room with me. For safety, I run no more than 10-12 watts into the antenna (it’s only 3’ from me), and until tonight had no complaints. For me, the question is “what changed?”. I have no kids or dogs to knock things over, and my wife and I certainly didn’t do it 🙂 Incidentally, the radio’s settings were exactly what they were Sunday night before I turned it off and shut off the power supply (a clean Samlex switching supply) - so, all I did tonight was turn the power supply and radio on. Apparently, the very first time I keyed the mic, I couldn’t be heard. I’m thinking something happened to the mic or the preamp in the radio, since I was able to get the repeater respond to my signal and 100 Hz PL, but couldn’t get my voice to get to the modulator. I was planning to get a handheld, and if I had done so last week, I would have been able to hear what I sound like on the 857D. I don’t have any other receiver in the house that can tune into 145.49, or any fancy test instruments, so I can’t hear what you heard, and maybe adjust the radio. When I get my FT-60R at HRO, I’ll bring the 857D with me to see if they can test it with their antennas and receivers. I know “it’s usually the antenna, and if it ain’t, it’s the ground”, but makeshift as they are, they served me well for months exactly the way they were tonight. Thank you very much for all your help - Tony suggested I disconnect and reconnect everything, but I still need some way to listen to my own signal. I should probably use the dummy load so I don’t splatter all over the spectrum. Ed On May 13, 2015, at 9:53 PM, Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Ed, What kind of radio are you using and what are you using for an antenna? Steve KD0WMO On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 8:46 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Ed, It is possible that atmospheric conditions have changed and affected your propagation. That happens to me periodically. One thing that you could try is to setup with an external antenna and get a signal report. Also try other repeaters and see if you have similar problems. If you have the same problems then something has happened. I have had bad signal reports before and pulled my coax off of my rig and reattached which solved the problem. Sometimes changes in temperature can cause the fittings to move just enough to cause a problem. 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: KE0CNP problems tonight	Ed, What kind of radio are you using and what are you using for an antenna? Steve KD0WMO On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 8:46 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Ed, It is possible that atmospheric conditions have changed and affected your propagation. That happens to me periodically. One thing that you could try is to setup with an external antenna and get a signal report. Also try other repeaters and see if you have similar problems. If you have the same problems then something has happened. I have had bad signal reports before and pulled my coax off of my rig and reattached which solved the problem. Sometimes changes in temperature can cause the fittings to move just enough to cause a problem. 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: Links on the QRP HF board we discussed [2 Attachments]	Looks great. Keep us updated. Here are some antenna options, just a few of many available. Deploy-Anywhere Vertical HF Antenna <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spWdV-So0iA> https://youtu.be/spWdV-So0iA Ham Radio-MP1 Super Antenna / User Review <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez46r7CX_h8> https://youtu.be/ez46r7CX_h8 MP1 Super Antenna – A Second Look <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9xuw2h8D34> https://youtu.be/w9xuw2h8D34 http://newsuperantenna.com/ FIELD DAY 2014 GORDON WEST WB6NOA & CHA HYBRID MICRO <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxKgs3PZa_E> blob:https://www.youtube.com/63fe7cc3-c942-4ba2-b668-e77576845bf0 Testing Chameleon CHA MPAS Military Portable Ham Radio QRP Antenna <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxQgJf2Hc2c> https://youtu.be/MxQgJf2Hc2c 73, AA0JK Fred On Wednesday, May 30, 2018 12:25 PM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Hi All, We finally finished the build out of the uBitx 3-30MHz QRP transceiver. (see photos) The kit itself was pretty easy, we just needed to solder up a bunch of connectors. Then came the enclosure work. With the rectangular display opening, the keyed antenna connection and the numerous jacks and controls, I got to re-familiarize myself with the moto-tool 🙂 So it is happily power-up and working, which needs me to my next question to the Ham Learning Net: What is a good antenna solution for an HF rig in a small, urban lot with adjacent powerlines? Jim AD0ZM	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: Need Net Controllers for August	Larry, Since I'm running the net 7/26 I'll take August the 9th. That way they don't have to hear me two weeks in a row. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 9:44 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: I need one of you on August 2 and the other on August 9 as I have an evening class on both days. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: Need Net Controllers for July and August 2018	Larry - I can do August 8th if you still need someone. Alex On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 7:03 AM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Thanks, Jim! -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: Need Net Controllers for July and August 2018	Thanks for taking the 8th, Doron. On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 12:50 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: No problem, I can act as net control this evening, as well as the 8th. Thanks, Doron K1DBC -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: Need Net Controllers for October and November	I can handle the net this week if no one else has signed up. On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 7:05 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: do we plan on having a net this week? if so, i may not be available. K1DBC -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: Need Net Controllers for September	Larry I can do the 6th or the 13th, either works for me. On Thursday, August 24, 2017 8:18 AM, "Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Larry, I've marked both of those days down. If you need to make any changes for Sept just let me know. Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 6:32 AM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Thanks, Steve! I will put you down for Aug. 30 and September 27 if that is OK. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: Need Net Controllers for September	Happy to! On Tuesday, September 5, 2017 6:32 AM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Alex, Please take the 13th of Sept. And thanks! Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: Need Net Controllers for September	Larry, I've marked both of those days down. If you need to make any changes for Sept just let me know. Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 6:32 AM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Thanks, Steve! I will put you down for Aug. 30 and September 27 if that is OK. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: New Ham!	Thank you for your reply. I am having a bit of trouble programming, I am still trying to learn where to find repeaters and I am still a bit nervous to try out transmitting because I am not sure of what local laws and rules apply to what repeaters if any. I live near Golden at the base of Lookout Mountain and I know there is a repeater there, is that one that i can use legally. For now I am just turning my dial manually without a programmed radio. I am not exactly sure how to do the plus or minus offsets. According to my manual it says it is automatic so do I just hit transmit and start trying to talk. Do you have any advice on how to connect and make first contact on a local repeater from the Golden Colorado area? Thank you again for your advice and help. Ben KE0VHY Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS> On Friday, April 19, 2019, 07:58, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: I'm guessing you are having trouble programming your radio. You should learn to do it from the radio front eventually, but I found it much easier to use the RT Systems software to begin with as it is going to ask you for all the different information you need to put in. You can buy the software online or at HRO. It is machine specific to a certain extent, so make sure you get the right one (or ones) for your radio. It will look like a spreadsheet where you put in the receive frequency, the transmit frequency, the offset, the offset direction and all the other parameters that make our radios work. You fill out the spreadsheet for each memory channel you want in your radio. As Doug mentioned, the Repeater Book is a great resource to get that information. Once you have all that entered in the program. You hook up your radio to your computer. and upload the programming information into your radio. I hope that helps. Jeff W9CE	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: satellite ?	Thanks for the comments.. A couple of things that I learned: 1 - the signal is VERY weak. so your mileage will vary depending on things like antenna, etc. 2 - do NOT forget to check your squelch. I turned mine off and then i got to hear everything.. 😎 Still no reception from a satellite yet, though. I'm still plugging ahead. Learning a LOT which is a good thing. -brad w. On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 1:34 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Brad, One problem is the doppler effect. There is a higher frequency shift as the satellite approaches and a lower shift as the satellite departs. While overhead the frequency should be close to the actual frequency. Larry	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Re: Starting a Rag Chew Net	Hi Larry and group, The repeater is usually dead after the net. Why not hold the rag chew there? Still up to trying on 10, but all I have is usb on my rig. Nice to see some traffic on this list. Thanks for the rf links. Jeff Allen KD0NFX From: Larry Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 8:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Re: Starting a Rag Chew Net One of the issues was that some of those interested in Rag Chewing are Technician class and are limited to 28.3 to 28.5 MHz on upper side band only on 10 meters. Therefore, FM is not an option if we accommodate technician class. An alternate possibility is to use 6-meter or above. There are two Denver area 6-m FM repeaters 53.05 CRA 53.09 DRC Both are a negative offset (1 MHz) and use a 107.2 Hz tone. There are a number of simplex FM channels that are available as well. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting, Wednesday, 05 October 2016	I appreciated that, too. On Tuesday, October 4, 2016 8:54 PM, "Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Minor point. How come we don't have the name of the NCS on this email anymore? We used to. Steve KD0WMO On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 8:25 PM, > wrote: "Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting" reminder When Wednesday, 05 October 2016 08:30 PM to 09:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US Canada) Where Listen in on 145.490 or 448.625 repeaters. From HamLearningNet Calendar Privacy <http://privacy.yahoo.com/privacy/us?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma> \| Terms <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting, Wednesday, 05 October 2016	Minor point. How come we don't have the name of the NCS on this email anymore? We used to. Steve KD0WMO On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 8:25 PM, > wrote: "Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting" reminder When Wednesday, 05 October 2016 08:30 PM to 09:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US Canada) Where Listen in on 145.490 or 448.625 repeaters. From HamLearningNet Calendar Privacy <http://privacy.yahoo.com/privacy/us> \| Terms <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] repeater ?	Brad. Yes, the repeater ID's in Morse Coded as well as voice. If you are having problems connecting with the repeater, check your settings. It requires a 100HZ PL Tone. Offset of -600KHz is also required. This information can be found on the W0TX web-site. Hope this helps. AA0JK Fred On Thursday, July 3, 2014 2:39 PM, "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I am curious to know something. I'm having a little bit of trouble getting on the air. I think it might be my radio. So a simple question. When I talk to a repeater like the DRC one at 145.490-, sometimes I hear a morse code response. What is that? The repeater sending out an "id" or something? Thanks. -brad w.	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Replace RV CB antenna with HAM one [1 Attachment]	That looks like a Motorola NMO mount. On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 5:25 PM Doug Comer [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: That’s a ham or business band antenna. How long is it? WD0UGC Doug Comer DM79oq Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Monday, May 6, 2019 20:45 To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Replace RV CB antenna with HAM one [2 Attachments] Hi, All! My RV has a CB (I assume) antenna mounted which I have no use for. So I'm thinking about installing 2m/70cm instead. Below are the pictures showing the mount of the RV antenna. Has anyone seen one like this? Would be nice to find a direct HAM replacement.. Thank you. 73! Alex AF0E -- Sent from Gmail Mobile	[email protected]
RE: [HamLearningNet] Replace RV CB antenna with HAM one [2 Attachments]	That’s a ham or business band antenna. How long is it? WD0UGC Doug Comer DM79oq Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Monday, May 6, 2019 20:45 To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Replace RV CB antenna with HAM one [2 Attachments] Hi, All! My RV has a CB (I assume) antenna mounted which I have no use for. So I'm thinking about installing 2m/70cm instead. Below are the pictures showing the mount of the RV antenna. Has anyone seen one like this? Would be nice to find a direct HAM replacement.. Thank you. 73! Alex AF0E	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Response to Trap antenna topic	So Dave is the external help, very cool! I watched all his videos for the general / extra exams. I agree with his point - three feet on each end seemed nuts, but now the antenna works on 40, and it wasn't resonant at all on the band before. I should have just folded the wires back on themselves, but, well, with experience comes wisdom as they say. I put up a 20m dipole this weekend (it was my first antenna and just laying around) so I have both bands, but I think the antenna "farm" outside my apartment building is getting somewhat out of control. I'll probably take it down as the propogation gets worse over the coming months...or when someone complains about it. At that point, I'll just have to find a way onto the roof.... On Thursday, December 1, 2016 11:54 AM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Trap Dipole; Received feedback from Dave KE0OG on the topic of the Trap antenna. David Casler To Fred AA0JK Today at 10:58 AM Fred, The first rule of antennas is that everything affects everything. That said, trimming the pre-fabricated antenna by 3 feet off each end sounds extreme. No antenna location is ideal, so no pre-fab antenna will give 1:1 SWR readings. They'll all be a little off. But I would say put it up as high and in the clear as you can, and then use an antenna tuner to take care of the rest. If the antenna's instructions say to trim a bit, then do so, but I would think 3 feet is going rather far. When trimming, it's a good idea to simply fold the wire back over the antenna. That way if re-lengthening is required, it's much easier. If the antenna will be used without a tuner, then 2:1 SWR is fine. If the rig has a built-in tuner, 3:1 is fine. Hope that helps. 73, Dave Dave Casler <http://dcasler.com/about/> , 970-901-4092	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Review of SDRplay SDRduo Two-Tuner SDR Radio	I have one of these devices attached to a Long wire and I am getting great reception. Some times better then my 450d. On Friday, May 18, 2018, 12:10:10 PM MDT, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Review of SDRplay SDRduo Two-Tuner SDR Radio https://youtu.be/T-eXoNskDmA SDRplay has done it again with an outstanding and technically sophisticated software-defined radio. The video compares this with the previously-released RSP-1A. Covers 1 kHz to 2 Dave Casler KE0OG 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] RF Job Opportunities at Boulder, CO Company	Lee, Hello, What company is doing the hiring? How much do they pay? What background do I need. etc. David Grossoehme KD0RQN On Wednesday, June 13, 2018 2:31 PM, "'Leon S.Ciereszko III' [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Please pass along to anyone who might be interested and/or post to your club's newsletter. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the company or the work environment. We are hiring from Production Techs to Senior Engineers (Electrical and Mechanical). http://firstrf.com/jobs Lee N4TCW Where's Lee? http://map.findu.com/n4tcw	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] satellite ?	Brad,Worked the Space Station once. That was as close to working satellites as I've been. They move so fast it is a real challenge. We can bring the subject up during the net and see if we can find someone with some experience in the subject.73, AA0JKFred http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/0004036.pdf http://www.arrl.org/searches/results http://heavens-above.com/SatellitesISS Interactive 3D Visualization10-day predictions for satellites of special interestISSTiangong 1N. Korean satelliteHubble Space TelescopeEnvisatSatellite databaseDaily predictions for brighter satellitesIridium FlaresSpacecraft escaping the Solar SystemAmateur Radio Satellites - All PassesHeight of the ISS The ARRL Satellite Handbook On Monday, April 27, 2015 6:27 PM, "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I am trying to listen to amateur radio satellites as they pass over head. But, for some reason I can't seem to pick up anything. My antenna is a Comet M-24M and the radio is a Baofung UV-5R.	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] satellite success..	Fred, I haven't had a chance to look at the videos.. I plan on doing this but getting quiet/alone time can be tough with the family. I just wanted to be sure that I was doing everything correctly. Hence my desire to just be able to listen. And the ISS provided a great opportunity to just listen. -brad w. On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 2:31 PM, Frederick Hart [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Brad, Did you view the satellite tracking videos I posted on Yahoo groups Learning net??? Those were posted in response to your request. You have the necessary radio and the antenna. An external mic and a stand for the antenna, camera pod, should net you contacts via satellite. Keep us posted. 73 AA0JK Fred On Monday, May 4, 2015 11:16 AM, "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" > wrote: I think I had some satellite success this weekend. Here is my setup. I have a Baofung UV-5r with a Comet M-24m antenna attached. The International Space Space (ISS) happened to be passing overhead my location this past Friday night. I checked the web and the ISS was operating one of its onboard radios in packet mode. This packet radio puts out 5W. So I set the freq. to the packet mode freq. and opened the squelch. Sure enough if I listen, I can hear the burst of packets to/from the ISS. Then the packet signal went away. Just like it should have as the ISS went over the horizon. Since most satellite transmitters put out, usually, about < 1 W, I need to think more about how I receive the signal. This means I need to: 1 - add a better antenna specifically for the satellite work and/or 2 - get a FM amplifier The signal seems, audio wise, to be very weak from the ISS. Maybe my radio isn't sensitive enough to pick up the signal. I just don't know. But, I still need to do more homework before getting a better radio. Or maybe I should just get a new radio and call it my version of an economic stimulus. 8-) -brad w	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] satellite success..	Brad, Did you view the satellite tracking videos I posted on Yahoo groups Learning net??? Those were posted in response to your request. You have the necessary radio and the antenna. An external mic and a stand for the antenna, camera pod, should net you contacts via satellite. Keep us posted. 73 AA0JK Fred On Monday, May 4, 2015 11:16 AM, "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I think I had some satellite success this weekend. Here is my setup. I have a Baofung UV-5r with a Comet M-24m antenna attached. The International Space Space (ISS) happened to be passing overhead my location this past Friday night. I checked the web and the ISS was operating one of its onboard radios in packet mode. This packet radio puts out 5W. So I set the freq. to the packet mode freq. and opened the squelch. Sure enough if I listen, I can hear the burst of packets to/from the ISS. Then the packet signal went away. Just like it should have as the ISS went over the horizon. Since most satellite transmitters put out, usually, about < 1 W, I need to think more about how I receive the signal. This means I need to: 1 - add a better antenna specifically for the satellite work and/or 2 - get a FM amplifier The signal seems, audio wise, to be very weak from the ISS. Maybe my radio isn't sensitive enough to pick up the signal. I just don't know. But, I still need to do more homework before getting a better radio. Or maybe I should just get a new radio and call it my version of an economic stimulus. 8-) -brad w	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] satellite success..	Brad, <http://i.ytimg.com/vi/a4G43wphzBw/0.jpg> 146/437-10 <http://arrowantennas.com/arrowii/146-437.html> LEO Satellite Antenna - 3 Elements for 2 Meters crossed with 7 Elements for 70 cm 146/437-14 <http://arrowantennas.com/arrowii/alaskanarrow.html> Alaskan Arrow LEO Satellite Antenna - 4 Elements for 2 Meters crossed with 10 Elements for 70 cm http://arrowantennas.com/sub/arrowiiyagi.html 73, AA0JK Fred On Monday, May 4, 2015 2:32 PM, "Frederick Hart [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Brad, Did you view the satellite tracking videos I posted on Yahoo groups Learning net??? Those were posted in response to your request. You have the necessary radio and the antenna. An external mic and a stand for the antenna, camera pod, should net you contacts via satellite. Keep us posted. 73 AA0JK Fred On Monday, May 4, 2015 11:16 AM, "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I think I had some satellite success this weekend. Here is my setup. I have a Baofung UV-5r with a Comet M-24m antenna attached. The International Space Space (ISS) happened to be passing overhead my location this past Friday night. I checked the web and the ISS was operating one of its onboard radios in packet mode. This packet radio puts out 5W. So I set the freq. to the packet mode freq. and opened the squelch. Sure enough if I listen, I can hear the burst of packets to/from the ISS. Then the packet signal went away. Just like it should have as the ISS went over the horizon. Since most satellite transmitters put out, usually, about < 1 W, I need to think more about how I receive the signal. This means I need to: 1 - add a better antenna specifically for the satellite work and/or 2 - get a FM amplifier The signal seems, audio wise, to be very weak from the ISS. Maybe my radio isn't sensitive enough to pick up the signal. I just don't know. But, I still need to do more homework before getting a better radio. Or maybe I should just get a new radio and call it my version of an economic stimulus. 8-) -brad w	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Setting up your home ham station	Fred, This is helpful.. Thanks. -brad w. kg6mdu On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 10:56 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Setting Up Your Home Ham Station: Ask Dave 3 <https://youtu.be/YdbPOuh8-2o> <https://youtu.be/YdbPOuh8-2o> Setting Up Your Home Ham Station: Ask Dave 3 <https://youtu.be/YdbPOuh8-2o> Ask Dave Episode 3, on setting up a ham radio station in your home. You can submit questions at http://www.ke0og.net/ask-dave <http://www.ke0og.net/ask-dave> . There's a tip jar there too. View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/YdbPOuh8-2o> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Should I fuse the negative lead of transmitter wi ring?	http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=71001.5;wap2 73 AD0GX ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" To: Subject: [HamLearningNet] Should I fuse the negative lead of transmitter wiring? Date: 09 Sep 2015 20:43:12 -0700 http://www.arrl.org/forum/topics/view/115 Should I fuse the negative lead of transmitter wiring? Auto Manufacturerâ€™s Policies http://www.arrl.org/auto-manufacturer-s-policies 73, AAÃ˜JK Fred ____________________________________________________________ Want to place your ad here? Advertise on United Online <http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3142/55f333bebc7d933be66fest04vuc> http://www.adsonar.com <http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3142/55f333bebc7d933be66fest04vuc>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] State of Colorado Radio Reference - Amateur Radio Re[eaters	Steve, Thanks for the note. Good to hear from you. This was meant to be a format example as to setting up ones software for a down-load in programming a hand-held radio. We had several newly licensed hams with Baofeng radios come to the meeting last night. Larry gave a presentation on using Chirp to program their radios. Programming Your Baofeng UV-5R Radio chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html baofeng radio programming instructions https://youtu.be/UZTOsobY8x8 <https://youtu.be/UZTOsobY8x8> How to Easily Add a Channel on the BaoFeng Handheld Radio (without a PC <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrG0El1KkIM> https://youtu.be/CrG0El1KkIM <https://youtu.be/CrG0El1KkIM> 73, AA0JK Fred On Thursday, October 19, 2017 3:25 PM, "Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Sadly for some reason the Radio Reference list omits counties. I usually end up doing separate searches by county. In example above El Paso is missing so obviously Colorado Springs repeaters are not on the list. But great reference to good site for frequency listings. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 8:37 AM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: State of Colorado Radio Reference - Amateur Radio http://www.radioreference.com/ apps/db/?stid=8&tab=ham <http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?stid=8&tab=ham> When programming your hand-held radio, this might help. Transfering data to spreadsheet for uploading. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] State of Colorado Radio Reference - Amateur Radio Re[eaters	Sadly for some reason the Radio Reference list omits counties. I usually end up doing separate searches by county. In example above El Paso is missing so obviously Colorado Springs repeaters are not on the list. But great reference to good site for frequency listings. Regards Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Oct 19, 2017 at 8:37 AM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: State of Colorado Radio Reference - Amateur Radio http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?stid=8&tab=ham <http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?stid=8&tab=ham> When programming your hand-held radio, this might help. Transfering data to spreadsheet for uploading. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Summary Ham Learning Net 21090123	Thanks Jim, 73, AA0JK Fred On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 9:01:02 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Good evening all, and thanks for a great net! We had a total of 20 checkins: AD0ZM Jim Net Control question about the antenna lengths in the dipole video AA0JK Fred updates on the dipole video posted earlier (see below) K7MAJ Michael - questions on using openspot2 as a link in mobile operations (see below) K0LAI Larry K6HJV Tom K0BAT Art AF0E Alex K1DBC Doron AA0DH DAve K0LPR Laneer KE0SIA Francis - new ham with a great question about using computers and radio to extend range KE0SZD Doug KE0THI Paul KD0YMG Jed - info about the Ft Collins CW group (see below) and a question about short range connections on 10m AD0WB Mike KE0SFC Matt W0GKR Ollie W4PRG Newell KD0WCR Russel AB8WN Pete info about 10m SSB Centennial net (see below) OpenSpot 2 hotspot https://www.sharkrf.com/products/openspot2/ 20m Homebrew dipo! le from Home Depot / Lowes Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P523GAymx7Q <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P523GAymx7Q> Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyhQMilOwVI <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyhQMilOwVI> CW practice net 28.040 Tuesdays 20:00 by Ft Collins CW group https://groups.io/g/fococw https://fococw.com/ https://groups.io/g/fococw/wiki/Home 10m Centennial net 28.340SSB Mondays, 19:00 Disclaimer: Links and references to products, services, or nets are not intended as an endorsement by the Denver Radio Club, or the Ham Radio Learning net. They are provided for convenience of individuals interested in the topics.	[email protected]
RE: [HamLearningNet] Summary Ham Learning Net 21090123 [1 Attachment]	I remembered hearing Doug and Linda on the CRA Sunday morning net. I believe his call is AB0US and hers is KN0USA. Hope this helps. Doug Comer KE0SZD Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Frederick Hart [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 21:08 To: [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] Summary Ham Learning Net 21090123 [1 Attachment] Thanks Jim, 73, AA0JK Fred On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 9:01:02 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Good evening all, and thanks for a great net! We had a total of 20 checkins: AD0ZM Jim Net Control question about the antenna lengths in the dipole video AA0JK Fred updates on the dipole video posted earlier (see below) K7MAJ Michael - questions on using openspot2 as a link in mobile operations (see below) K0LAI Larry K6HJV Tom K0BAT Art AF0E Alex K1DBC Doron AA0DH DAve K0LPR Laneer KE0SIA Francis - new ham with a great question about using computers and radio to extend range KE0SZD Doug KE0THI Paul KD0YMG Jed - info about the Ft Collins CW group (see below) and a question about short range connections on 10m AD0WB Mike KE0SFC Matt W0GKR Ollie W4PRG Newell KD0WCR Russel AB8WN Pete info about 10m SSB Centennial net (see below) OpenSpot 2 hotspot https://www.sharkrf.com/products/openspot2/ 20m Homebrew dipo! le from Home Depot / Lowes Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P523GAymx7Q <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P523GAymx7Q> Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyhQMilOwVI <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyhQMilOwVI> CW practice net 28.040 Tuesdays 20:00 by Ft Collins CW group https://groups.io/g/fococw https://fococw.com/ https://groups.io/g/fococw/wiki/Home 10m Centennial net 28.340SSB Mondays, 19:00 Disclaimer: Links and references to products, services, or nets are not intended as an endorsement by the Denver Radio Club, or the Ham Radio Learning net. They are provided for convenience of individuals interested in the topics.	[email protected]
RE: [HamLearningNet] Summary Ham Learning Net 21090123 [1 Attachment]	Some FYI, EchoLink website: http://www.echolink.org/ 73s Doug Comer KE0SZD Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Frederick Hart [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 21:08 To: [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] Summary Ham Learning Net 21090123 [1 Attachment] Thanks Jim, 73, AA0JK Fred On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 9:01:02 PM MST, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] wrote: Good evening all, and thanks for a great net! We had a total of 20 checkins: AD0ZM Jim Net Control question about the antenna lengths in the dipole video AA0JK Fred updates on the dipole video posted earlier (see below) K7MAJ Michael - questions on using openspot2 as a link in mobile operations (see below) K0LAI Larry K6HJV Tom K0BAT Art AF0E Alex K1DBC Doron AA0DH DAve K0LPR Laneer KE0SIA Francis - new ham with a great question about using computers and radio to extend range KE0SZD Doug KE0THI Paul KD0YMG Jed - info about the Ft Collins CW group (see below) and a question about short range connections on 10m AD0WB Mike KE0SFC Matt W0GKR Ollie W4PRG Newell KD0WCR Russel AB8WN Pete info about 10m SSB Centennial net (see below) OpenSpot 2 hotspot https://www.sharkrf.com/products/openspot2/ 20m Homebrew dipo! le from Home Depot / Lowes Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P523GAymx7Q <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P523GAymx7Q> Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyhQMilOwVI <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyhQMilOwVI> CW practice net 28.040 Tuesdays 20:00 by Ft Collins CW group https://groups.io/g/fococw https://fococw.com/ https://groups.io/g/fococw/wiki/Home 10m Centennial net 28.340SSB Mondays, 19:00 Disclaimer: Links and references to products, services, or nets are not intended as an endorsement by the Denver Radio Club, or the Ham Radio Learning net. They are provided for convenience of individuals interested in the topics.	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] SWR Changes Caused by a Pyhsical Change	Thanks Larry, Good article. Like that it pointed out how he addressed the problem and his trouble-shooting technique. 73 AA0JK Fred On Friday, December 2, 2016 7:48 AM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I found this little article on SWR changes. An SWR anomaly....that suddenly popped up!! • AmateurRadio.com <http://www.amateurradio.com/an-swr-anomaly-that-suddenly-popped-up/> <http://www.amateurradio.com/an-swr-anomaly-that-suddenly-popped-up/> An SWR anomaly....that suddenly popped up!! • Am... <http://www.amateurradio.com/an-swr-anomaly-that-suddenly-popped-up/> SWR on 15m...and hoping to see it again on 20mDuring the CQ WW CW contest last weekend the SWR on my K3 was jumping around from 1.4, 1.6, 1.3 and ... View on http://www.amateurradio.com <http://www.amateurradio.com/an-swr-anomaly-that-suddenly-popped-up/> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Topics for the Learning Net	Steve, KD0WMO, Thanks for the response, and points to consider when going portable. These questions make for a great start towards energizing the group. We will also be looking forward to further response, and other topics of interest. This is what we need to improve the Learning Net. Looking forward to addressing your topics. Thank You, AA0JK Fred On Friday, August 10, 2018 10:22 AM, "Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Fred, I would like to see more discussion about mobile radios. Is someone buying a radio (like the Yeasu FT-8900) cause it does cross band repeat (Which they may never use) instead of say an FT-7900 which is easier to use and has better mobile features like bigger buttons and buttons that light? Too often people go top of the line when they don't need to. Some of these radios can be complicated to learn and I bet some get overwhelmed. I've been researching upgrading my Kenwood TM-281A in my car and have thought about going dual band again. I've been doing a lot of research the last month (Yes it takes me a while to pull the plug) to make sure I get what I need/want/will enjoy/won't regret buying. I haven't brought it up on the net cause recently I feel people just don't want to talk about radios....very sad. Doron mentioned APRS. I had a Kenwood D710G for while and loved it. I never really fully used the features on this radio though. Really knowing your radio. With RT Systems many use that to program their radios and there are benefits to it. But what happens if you are not at home and need to use a certain repeater? Do you know how to say change the tone? Can you even program a frequency into your radio by yourself? What happens if you are camping and your radio freezes up forcing you to a hard reset. Are you done playing radio for the weekend? Comparing D-Star, Echolink, and System Fusion when thinking about your next radio purchase. Either people are getting smarter and don't need to ask questions or maybe they are holding back thinking their question shouldn't be asked. Obviously I love this net and want to see it continue to grow. Looking forward to reading other answers Regards, Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 12:15 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: What topics would you most like to see presented during the Learning Net? * Mobile radios and their use * HR radios and their use * Base station radios and their use * Emergency / Disaster preparation * Vertical antennas * Horizontal antennas * Magnetic loop antennas * Portable antennas * Radio Go-Kits * DX-ing * SDR * DMR * D-Star * QRP Operation * Morse Code * Other 73, AA0JK Fred elmer.w0tx.org <http://elmer.w0tx.org/>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Topics for the Learning Net	I'm interested in SSB DX-ing. I can occasionally hear their SSB CQs from Europe, Australia or Japan but they rarel hear my 100 W reply. My wire antenna height is limited to 30-35 feet. If I put up a vertical antenna to about the same height would that greatly improve my success? Would pumping more power (600 W?) into my existing 40-m off-center fed dipole make a huge difference? Should I give up on voice and turn to CW or FT-8? Or should I be patient and wait for the occasional band opening or for sunspots to return? There are a dozen more questions about DX-ing that come to mind but I'll stop here. 73 Jim KE0NRE On Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 9:50 AM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: What topics would you most like to see presented during the Learning Net? * Mobile radios and their use * HR radios and their use * Base station radios and their use * Emergency / Disaster preparation * Vertical antennas * Horizontal antennas * Magnetic loop antennas * Portable antennas * Radio Go-Kits * DX-ing * SDR * DMR * D-Star * QRP Operation * Morse Code * Other 73, AA0JK Fred elmer.w0tx.org <http://elmer.w0tx.org>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Topics for the Learning Net	Fred, I would like to see more discussion about mobile radios. Is someone buying a radio (like the Yeasu FT-8900) cause it does cross band repeat (Which they may never use) instead of say an FT-7900 which is easier to use and has better mobile features like bigger buttons and buttons that light? Too often people go top of the line when they don't need to. Some of these radios can be complicated to learn and I bet some get overwhelmed. I've been researching upgrading my Kenwood TM-281A in my car and have thought about going dual band again. I've been doing a lot of research the last month (Yes it takes me a while to pull the plug) to make sure I get what I need/want/will enjoy/won't regret buying. I haven't brought it up on the net cause recently I feel people just don't want to talk about radios....very sad. Doron mentioned APRS. I had a Kenwood D710G for while and loved it. I never really fully used the features on this radio though. Really knowing your radio. With RT Systems many use that to program their radios and there are benefits to it. But what happens if you are not at home and need to use a certain repeater? Do you know how to say change the tone? Can you even program a frequency into your radio by yourself? What happens if you are camping and your radio freezes up forcing you to a hard reset. Are you done playing radio for the weekend? Comparing D-Star, Echolink, and System Fusion when thinking about your next radio purchase. Either people are getting smarter and don't need to ask questions or maybe they are holding back thinking their question shouldn't be asked. Obviously I love this net and want to see it continue to grow. Looking forward to reading other answers Regards, Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 12:15 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: What topics would you most like to see presented during the Learning Net? * Mobile radios and their use * HR radios and their use * Base station radios and their use * Emergency / Disaster preparation * Vertical antennas * Horizontal antennas * Magnetic loop antennas * Portable antennas * Radio Go-Kits * DX-ing * SDR * DMR * D-Star * QRP Operation * Morse Code * Other 73, AA0JK Fred elmer.w0tx.org <http://elmer.w0tx.org>	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Using APRS for checkins	Good suggestion, Ill have to take a look at that. I might bring it up at our next in face meeting for further discussion. 7 3, K1DBC Doron	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Using APRS for checkins	If you wanted to go that route Netlogger is a free download and widely used across the ham world. It requires no special equipment. Just a computer. Everyone on the net who logs in can see everyone else on the net. It also enables people to chat between themselves and the Net Controller using AIM (Almost Instant Messenger). That's of course if the club wanted to use any logging or notification service. And that's a big if. 73, Doc - W0DOK [email protected] On Aug 01, 2018, at 12:02 PM, "[email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: Have we ever tried using APRS for check ins? It seems like it could help cut down on the time needed for checkins, as well as help to get more correct info. I have just tested it with http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/entermsg.cgi and https://aprs.fi/?c=message&call=K1DBC&limit=50. An APRS message can be sent from an APRS enabled device or from the web, at the findu.com <http://findu.com> link previously listed. It would be sent to the net controllers call sign, they would need to have an APRS enabled device, or they can signup for a free account at aprs.fi, and receive the messages there. I just tested it by sending a message in that way and am able to see it in aprs.fi. I can mention it in tonight's net, and if possible, I would like to try it for next weeks learning net just to see if it garners any attention and/or helps with the check in process. 7 3, K1DBC Doron	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Wed Oct 3 NCS	I can cover it, unless someone else wants it. Jim On Wed, Oct 3, 2018 at 3:22 PM [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Hi,all! I don't know if I can do net control tonight. I am doing some work stuff tonight. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Where are all the newly licensed Hams?	I think part of reason is new hams have not gotten their radios yet do to cost and selection of radio. If we had hand outs for new hams listing radio clubs in the area with freq and pls we could hand out at the test sites. On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 3:13 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: So Many So Few. You see many individuals at VE testing, but hear very few later on the air. Why? How many newly licensed hams do you hear on the air after they get their license? Very few. Why? Maybe it’s because of the method by which they learned the material needed to pass the test with little regard to applying that information. Cram courses are fine for test preparation, (after having prior exposure to the subject), not good for learning the material needed to actually apply it to the hobby. After a cram course they may be overwhelmed with all the information and don’t feel comfortable joining us on the air. They feel intimidated with all they feel required to push that transmit button. Therefore they put it aside and may or may not pursue the hobby further. In flight training, you don’t give a cram course in how to fly then put the student in their aircraft expecting them to have the knowledge required to make a flight successfully and return to fly another day. If this way of thinking is thought to be acceptable, you will not have any returning students. You will hear about them on the evening news and their encounter with terra-firma. (This may be job security for accident investigators, but does no create a very good image for aviation). Overwhelm one with too much information all at once and they will neither retain nor be able to apply it. This is why we hear very few of these new hams on the air. To those pursuing an amateur radio license, take the time to learn the material needed to be successful in exercising the hobby. There are great sources out there that will fit in with your life’s schedules. There are internet videos that allow you to study the subjects at your leisure. This with the texts available, many to choose from, will help you succeed in getting that coveted privilege to join us on the air. We welcome and encourage you to join the ranks of amateur radio. Frederick Hart CFII AA0JK / VE -- Check out " Mormon.org	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Where are all the newly licensed Hams?	I’m not as active as I would like to be - if it weren’t for the Learning Net I wouldn’t have keyed my mic at all. I’m still new - I got my license last December - and I’ll probably be new for quite a while. I think a lot of encouragement (and help overcoming the fear) would come from sitting down with an experienced ham, in his/her station (or better yet, a club station, if there is still such a thing) to watch QSOs while they happen, and to actually operate the station under the watchful eye of someone who knows all the ins and outs. That’s my idea of an Elmer! While still full of the excitement - the newbie can go home and go solo, and be less afraid of “doing it wrong”. The new hams are too isolated, too overwhelmed, too fearful - they really need to connect face-to-face with more experienced folk. There are clubs all over the area - find them, go to meetings at a few clubs, join one that’s close, that has a lot of members around where you live. I did everything “backwards” — 1) Joined the ARRL 2) Joined the Denver Radio Club 3) Bought a radio with the advice of the folks at Ham Radio Outlet 4) Took the test - I was going to only go as far as Technician, but tried the General test just for fun — and passed! 5) Set up my ham shack while waiting for my license to show up in the FCC database 6) Got the license, checked into the Learning Net I still want to sit down with an Elmer and work QSOs with him/her. Right now I’m overwhelmed by all the many things that have to be done all at the same time, and I’m too slow (yes, it’s true of ‘phone as well as CW). I’ll try a CQ soon, but I’m so chicken - afraid of clobbering someone. Working nets on VHF is more comfortable for me. I’m developing a skill that no one seems to think about - maybe it’s just me: Catching names and call signs and writing them down - I still miss letters, names, etc. even when spelled out in Phonetics! HF is another thing again - there are nets, but unlike VHF, you can’t hear all the participants, and risk talking out of turn on top of someone else. I would try HF for one-to-one contacts, at least until I have a better antenna. VHF is cheap and easy to get into (you can get a handheld for very little cash, and it will be good enough to hit local repeaters), you meet others on the nets, and you won’t be wasting money or time on something you’ll soon get tired of. I hope I’ve contributed something valuable to all of you. Ed, KE0CNP On Feb 27, 2015, at 3:59 PM, Don Idler [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: I think part of reason is new hams have not gotten their radios yet do to cost and selection of radio. If we had hand outs for new hams listing radio clubs in the area with freq and pls we could hand out at the test sites. On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 3:13 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: So Many So Few. You see many individuals at VE testing, but hear very few later on the air. Why?	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] Where are all the newly licensed Hams?	Ed, Thanks for your feedback. This is what we are looking for to help us provide information here and at the W0TX club meetings. Your comments and experiences go a long way in providing answers to questions you and others have in their pursuit of the amateur radio hobby. Hands on mentoring is a very important point and I agree with your comments. The Denver Radio club puts on a Field Day event each year and I encourage everyone to participate. Here prospective, new, and seasoned amateurs can participate. Club members have several stations set-up and encourage and provide answers to your questions. We will also encourage you to push the buttons and turn the knobs. Different radios, makes and models, have their unique features. The basics are there, but it is helpful to find someone who has the same equipment to provide their expertise and experiences. Here on the learning net we will strive to help you find hams with that experience and help you get your station up and running. Thanks for your comments. They are extremely helpful and we encourage others to participate. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] where to ask ?	American Radio Relay League - Official Site <http://www.arrl.org/> http://www.arrl.org <http://www.bing.com/search?q=arrlweb+arrl+home+page&qs=RI&sk=HS1AS1&pq=arrl+home+page&sc=3-14&sp=3&cvid=f99b9b02555c4a27b796fb6dbec43ff8&FORM=QBLH#> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. Technical FAQ <http://www.arrl.org/technical-faq> : Have a technical question? ARRL offers resources to help you discover the answer. http://www.arrl.org/technology Ham Learning Net for Radio Amateurs <http://hamlearningnet.org/> hamlearningnet.org <http://www.bing.com/search?q=ham+learning+net&qs=SC&pq=hamlearning&sc=4-11&sp=1&cvid=f99b9b02555c4a27b796fb6dbec43ff8&FORM=QBLH#> Ham Learning Net, connecting amateur radio operators in the Denver metro area. 145.490 linked with 448.525 every Wednesday except the third Wednesday of the … Denver Radio Club, W0TX <http://www.w0tx.org/> http://www.w0tx.org <http://www.bing.com/search?q=w0tx.org&qs=LC&pq=w0tx&sc=8-4&sp=1&cvid=ca51b194c32c4fb79f3f76fa8ecbbc98&FORM=QBRE&ghc=1#> The Denver Radio Club, W0TX Providing Amateur Radio Services for the Denver Area Since 1917. Denver Colorado, U.S.A. E-Mail to: W0TX @w0tx.org Hope this helps. 73, AA0JK Fred On Friday, April 10, 2015 11:27 AM, "Brad Walker [email protected] [HamLearningNet]" wrote: I have some technical ham radio questions. Is there a google group that would be a good place to ask these questions? Or a website that is useful. Thanks. -brad w.	[email protected]
Re: [HamLearningNet] WINDOW FEED THROUGH PANEL	Now that would work!! Course I'd have to go horizontal but still that looks clean Thanks Steve KD0WMO On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 1:05 PM, [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: WINDOW FEED THROUGH PANEL http://www.hamuniverse.com/kb3qlkfeedthru.html <http://www.thehamshop.com/MFJ/images/MFJ-4602S.jpg> <http://forums.radioreference.com/attachments/connecticut-radio-discussion-forum/35655d1327959008-radio-antenna-installers-ct-feedthrough-panel.jpg> Home Brew: KB3QLK Window Feed Through Panel! http://www.hamuniverse.com/kb3qlkfeedthru.html 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Re: [Thanks Steve..I'll be happy to have an UPDATED SCRIPT	All, I do not know why I have procrastinated so long. I know this an important skill and you can not go wrong improving your skills. Barbara Stuart ________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of Steve Cosentino [email protected] [HamLearningNet] Sent: Monday, June 10, 2019 1:10 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019 Barbara, Before Larry responds I want to throw in some comments for you. First off a tip of the hat to you. While learning to be a net controller can be intimidating it is great that you are showing interest. One of the best contributions you can make to ham radio is being a net controller. Very few take on the challenge. So here are my thoughts to get you through it. 1. HAVE FUN!!!!!! 2. See rule 1. 3. Remember this is the DRC "Learning" net. Not only can hams "learn" about Ham radio but a new net controller can get his or her feet wet during this net. 4. Unlike most nets the net controller for the DRC Learning net is more like a tennis referee. Player A has a question. player B has an answer. You just pass the ball back and forth. 5. The people that check into the DRC Learning net are a wonderful group and they will have patience, understanding, and a deep appreciation for you running the net. One last comment. I used to run this net a lot before taking a job that has me working nights. I love this net. Anyways...once Larry sends you copy of the script if you want to I can edit it just for you. I did this for a friend of mine to help him run this net one time. It was the only time he ever did it. Was he nervous? Yes. Did he get through it? With ease.. Barbara, to quote The Beach Boys..."she'll have fun fun fun...." Regards, Steve KD0WMO On Mon, Jun 10, 2019 at 12:40 AM Barbara Stuart [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: Larry, I want to develop a comfort with being NET control. In fact, I signed up to be net control for our ARES group this week, and I don't have a clue! One of the member messages says there is an ARES script on our website. But I didn't find it. So, if I can get a little help the first time out, I will take some nets. In fact I would consider July 3rd for starters. Barbara Stuart KD0SYD 303-319-1506 ________________________________ From: [email protected] > on behalf of [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2019 8:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019 We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in July and August for the following dates: July 3 - Need a volunteer July10 - Need a volunteer July 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting July 24 - Need a volunteer July 31 - Need a volunteer August 7 - Need a volunteer August 14 - Need a volunteer August 21 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting August 28 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: A member of our group is a Silent Key	My condolences to the group de KD0HON Sent from my iPhone	[email protected]
Re: Baluns, Antennas, and Lightning - oh my!	Jim, Great article. Good to receive feed-back with additional information. Thanks 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
RE: calling CQ..	Brad, The Baofeng is a programmable transceiver and I recommend that you do a search online for information on how to program it manually. If you go to the Denver Radio Club website http://www.w0tx.org there is a link to the repeaters list. The actual offsets are listed for those listening frequencies. Repeaters have a transmit and a receive frequency. Four watts can be enough power in most situations. The Denver Radio Club nets have antenna on Centennial Cone which is west of Golden. You should have a clear line of sight to the repeater however, buildings and terrain can affect the propagation path. The stock rubber duckie antenna on the Baofeng is not the best. I ordered a 7.5" and a 15.5" antenna from ExpertPower to replace the rubber duckie. You will find that you will get a better signal when outside facing the antenna location. Keep the radio high and don't move around a lot. If you have a strong receiving signal, then you will probably have a good transmission signal. During the net, the net control station (NCS) will call for check-ins. Usually one gives their callsign in ITU phonetics, first name, and location. Don't speak too quickly so the NCS can write down your callsign. After several check-ins, the NCS will read back and verify your callsign and name. If there is an error, you can call in 'correction' when there is a break. To make a contact on a VHF/UHF when there is not a net, just say your callsign and say 'listening' or 'monitoring'. You will know if you hit the repeater because you will hear the repeater's squelch tail. Don't forget to set your squelch level on your Baofeng HT radio. I set mine to 3,4 or 5. To set your frequencies, you will have to set the minimum increment. I forget the parameter name but I set mine to the minimum setting. There are two modes on the Baofeng, frequency mode and memeory mode. Once you program the radio in memory you can recall each frequency. It is easier to program the radio with software from RT Systems. They are located in Broomfield. They sell the cable and the software to program from a spreadsheet into the radio. As you get more radios, you can copy from spreadsheet to spreadsheet for different brands and models of radios. I have Baofengs, Yaesu, and Kenwood radios of various models and I use the RT Systems software to program all of them. 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 1/9/19	Doron, Thanks for taking the net! Your signal was clear. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 2/13/19	Also, to try to help encourage all gender involvement within this hobby and STEM activities, please see below some for some efforts that have occurred to help get girls enrolled in girl scout groups interested not only in the hobby but STEM in general as well. http://www.arrl.org/news/girl-scouts-and-guides-thinking-day-on-the-air-generates-enthusiasm-for-ham-radio http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Girl%20Scouts%20TDOTA/Thinking_Day_Briefing-d09.pdf 03/17/2017 Skip Youngberg, K1NKR; Bill Machia, WM3N, and Dudley Allen, KD0NMD, were among those sponsoring World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides’ “Thinking Day on the Air” (TDOTA <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Girl20TDOTA/Thinking_Day_Briefing-d09.pdf> ) events in February that enjoyed enthusiastic participation. “Thinking Day,” officially February 22, commemorates the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout and Guide movements, as well as that of his wife, Olave, who was the first World Chief Guide. “Talk about excitement, exhilaration, and satisfaction!” said Youngberg, an ARRL Life Member who got involved in TDOTA through his daughter Jill Galus, KB1SWV. She enlisted his club, the Nashoba Valley Amateur Radio Club (NVARC <https://www.n1nc.org/> ), to conduct an event in New Hampshire 3 years ago. This year, the NVARC set up in Shirley, Massachusetts, and in Raymond, New Hampshire. TDOTA traces its heritage to Radio Scouter Les Mitchell, G3BHK (SK), who originated Jamboree on The Air (JOTA) in 1957 and initiated TDOTA about 25 years ago, Youngberg said. Boy Scout Troop 231 Assistant Scoutmaster Dudley Allen, KD0NMD, also believes girls need to be given the opportunity to get more involved in ham radio. TDOTA provided one, and members of the Mid-America Council’s Radio Scouting Club (KN0BSA) hosted a TDOTA event for Girl Scouts in Bellevue, Nebraska, on February 18. “This was the first event of this kind hosted for the Girl Scout troops in the area,” Allen said. “Seven girls took time out of their Girl Scout cookie sales schedule to stop by the ‘shack’ and see what it was all about.” He had help from other Scout leaders. “Jim Taylor, AJ0R, put girls in contact with Girl Guides in London, England, using EchoLink,” Allen said, and he, Ray McNally, N5SEZ, and Terry Gampper, N0BXQ, helped the young ladies contact Georgia and Texas on HF. Derek Winterstien, W0DBW, got on 2 meters so the girls could chat with some of the locals. Overall, Allen said, it was a lot of fun, and Radio Scouting is growing throughout the midwest. http://www.arrl.org/girl-scouts-radio-patch Girl Scouts can learn fundamentals of radio communication and wireless technology and take action in their communities to apply communications to connect people, provide safety, and explore related careers. * Learn the fundamentals of wireless communication * Explore radio science through hands-on learning with Amateur Radio * Use radio communication to talk around the world and for public service and safety * Learn how wireless technology is used in everyday life and in careers As part of this program, Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to learn about Amateur Radio (also known as “ham” radio) and do hands-on activities with Amateur Radio. They can also learn about broadcast radio, emergency and public service communications, and explore ways wireless technologies are used in everyday life and in the workplace.	[email protected]
Re: Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 2/27/19	Correction in date, 2/27 not 2/26 K1DBC ---In [email protected], wrote : Thanks for another great net. Thanks and 7 3, Doron K1DBC Check-ins: K1DBC DORON net control AA0JK FRED W1ZRV WILL K0BAT ART K0LAI LARRY - expressed renewed interest in core or abstract RF concepts, basis for most current wireless and wired communications W0MDK MATT KE0NRE JIM KD0WCR RUSSEL KE0THI PAUL - Purchased a JPole antenna after last weeks talk by Dr Ed Fong WB6IQN, 2M/70CM, reporting excellent SWR and performance KD0SYD BARB KB0UIG packet radio(AX.25 version 2 released in 1984) using a Commodore 64(released in 1982), TNC PAKRATT PK-64(released in 1985), early days of packet radio, neat to hear, hopefully there is a followup Traffic links: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Does a J-Pole Antenna Work - By Dr. Ed Fong - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_IBni6vvMc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://mikenaberezny.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/aea-pk64-operating-manual.pdf https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Pakratt+PK64+commodore+64 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/comments/avf4p9/slow_scan_digital_tvssdv_activated_on_the_jy1sat/ https://amsat-uk.org/2018/11/16/jy1sat-cubesat-information/ https://ukhas.org.uk/guides:ssdv https://funcube.org.uk/working-documents/funcube-telemetry-dashboard/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virtual Elmer Live Stream 03/02/2019 Updates! -------- 1KW Desktop Amp! Subject of a few streams already I'll update my progress on building the chassis, getting ready to install components. On this Episode! ---------------- N2PK VNA Project - the 7 year saga! KA6WKE Takes on the SMD Challenge - Misery Addition! Can I survive the challenge?? Coming Up! ---------- New Schedule!! It's time for more test equipment - The AQRP 8KHz to 440MHz Vector Impedance Analyzer kit #25 will be on the next episode. https://www.qsl.net/k5bcq/Kits/Kits.html (scroll down to #25) You can access the live stream directly here: http://bit.ly/ka6wke-live-stream or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsTCwnoYpk0HdlKcaJt6QoQ/live Please like my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ka6wke I'm on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/ka6wke Very low volume EMail Announcement: ka6wke-announce+subscribe@... Oh yeah, I have a website too! https://www.ka6wke.net 73! Mark KA6WKE	[email protected]
Re: Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 3/13/19	Message was truncated, here is the contnuation. K1DBC Doron • 448.450 MHz (-5 MHz Offset, 100.0 Hz Tone) PPFMA repeater (Assuming we are flying out of Deer Trail). Simplex Frequencies: • 446.100 MHz Balloon #1 Field Simplex • 446.150 MHz Balloon #2 Field Simplex • 446.200 MHz Balloon #3 Field Simplex • 446.275 MHz Car to Car drive out Simplex (Note that some radios assume these are repeater frequencies and attempt to put a 5 MHz offset in the transmit frequency automatically) Legacy 2M Simplex Frequency (not generally used due to desense/interference issues with the 2M APRS packets) • 146.550 MHz Simplex 2M Direction Finding Frequencies: * 144.340 * 144.360 * 144.905 * 145.045 * 145.535 * 145.645 * 145.710 * 145.765 Tactical Calls: Tactical Call Sign Name Notes Alpha W9CN, KB0YRZ, N0JPS Mike, Chris, John Alpha Team Bravo WA0GEH, KC0D Marty, Mark Bravo, Alpha Backup Charlie KC0RPS, W0NFW Jim, Geoge Tracker, ? Unk Delta Echo K0JWB, K0NKK John, Nancy Trackers Foxtrot N6BA Jeff Tracker, SDR Whiz Ground Station KB0TVJ, N2XGL Russ, Jeff, Randy Ground Station Hotel KE7KCK Tom FC, Launch, Tracker India KB0UBZ Ben Tracker Juliet KD0SEM Dave Launch, Tracker Kilo N0NDM, N0LP Larry, Nick, Elijah Launch, Tracker Only Sat Lima Texas KC0L John Tracker From Texas Live Tracking: To view live fight tracking, click here. https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/ programs/adsb/ <https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/programs/adsb/> Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) ADS-B is transforming all segments of aviation. Real-time precision, shared situational awareness, advanced applications for pilots and controllers alike — these are the hallmarks of ADS-B NextGen surveillance. 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UCAR is the management organization that manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) for the National Science Foundation. Information about UCAR and NCAR is available here: https://www.ucar.edu <https://www.ucar.edu/> The Conference will be preceded by a tour of the NCAR Mesa High Altitude Observatory (HAO) on Friday, March 22, 2019. HAO conducts research and provides community support and facilities in the following areas: Geospace Frontiers and Solar Frontiers. Additional information on HAO can be found here: https://www2.hao.ucar.edu <https://www2.hao.ucar.edu/> <https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/v1aTABitxOFYnEqWVP9oGG8goC6MsSQAxNK0C3dYklozK4ztYQMMNLYWJeQtHfD4BMQj7-yUIHj2StxRMTYRMze7qROLW70jHh_gGH6RXiM=s0-d-e1-ft#http://www.radio-astronomy.org/sites/default/files/img1_0.jpg> We are pleased to have Scott Mcintosh, the Director of the NCAR High Altitude Observatory (HAO), give the keynote speech at the Center Green conference facility on Saturday. Scott achieved a first-class honors degree in Mathematics and Physics (1991-1995) and PhD in Astrophysics (1995-1998) at the University of Glasgow. He was a HAO post-doctoral fellow in NCAR’s Advanced Study Program from 1999 to 2001. Scott’s primary field of research lies in the understanding of how magnetism, mass, and energy are transported from the Sun's convective interior to shape and fill the solar system in which we live. The Tenth SARA Western Conference is a guest of NCAR, and is being facilitated by Lory Mitchell Wingate, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, UCAR, who has made the facilities available to SARA and will be in attendance during all sessions to provide access. You may remember Lory as the keynote speaker at the 2016 SARA Eastern Conference, and she also hosted SARA in Socorro, NM, at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Jansky Very Large Array (JVLA) during the 2017 SARA Western Conference. Contact: Additional volunteers to help with conference arrangements are needed. Please contact conference coordinator David Westman if you have any questions about the conference or if you would like to help: westernconf@radio-astronomy. org . Website: http://www.radio-astronomy.org <http://www.radio-astronomy.org/> Presentations and proceedings: Papers and presentations on solar astronomy, radio astronomy hardware, software, education, research strategies, philosophy, and observing efforts and methods are welcome. The deadline for submitting a letter of intent to the conference coordinator including a proposed title and informal abstract or outline is 15 January 2019. Formal proceedings will be published for this conference. Presenters should prepare an electronic copy of their presentation, so that we can make them available to attendees on a USB flash drive. Registration: Registration for the 2019 Western Regional Conference is just US$80.00. This includes lunch and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday. Current membership in SARA is required for the conference, and non-members will be able to attend on payment of an additional US $20. Payment can be made by going to http://www.paypal.com <http://www.paypal.com/> and directing payment to treas_at _radio-astronomy_dot_org. Please include in comments that the payment is for the 2019 Western Conference. Please include an e-mail address so a confirmation can be sent to you upon receipt of payment. Hotel reservations: The Marriott Residence Inn near the UCAR Center Green facility at 3030 Center Green Dr, Boulder, CO has agreed to a special reservations rate for the SARA Conference at $149 per night, breakfast included. Please contact them using this link for the SARA rate: Book your group rate for SARA Western Conference <http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=SARA%20Western%20Conference%5EVBOCG%60SWCSWCA%60149.00%60USD%60false%603%603/21/19%603/24/19%602/22/19&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes> . The last day to book at this rate is 2/22/19. The Marriott reservations phone number is 800-331-3131, please specify the SARA conference when using this number. The Best Western Plus Boulder Inn at 770 28th St, Boulder, CO has also offered us a special rate for the conference. They are farther from the conference site than the Marriott, but a good alternative. Their phone is (303)449-3800, ask for Ari Rubin. And the Millennium Harvest House Boulder, 1345 28th St, Boulder, CO has a very reasonable rate at $120 single / $130 double, their phone is (303) 443-3850. Saturday night dinner: We will make a group dinner reservation at a local restaurant for Saturday night. Please let us know before 1 March if you plan to attend this dinner so we can include you in the reservations. Send an email to: westernconf@radio-astronomy. org . Visit to the Deep Space Exploration Society (DSES) site in Haswell, CO: On Sunday afternoon, registrants at the conference can travel to Haswell, CO, to visit the Paul Plishner Radio Astronomy and Space Sciences telescope. Haswell is about four hours drive from Boulder, and three hours from Denver International Airport. This trip will require an additional overnight stay in the Haswell area, before visiting the Plishner site. More details of this excursion will be explained at the conference. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- https://www.w0tx.org/ Our next meeting will be on March 20th, 2019, at 7:00 pm. The presentation topic is: World War II Military Radio <https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/roGO7sa47uw6V62QYenyK8U38ohZRh4dfbtle6v0a01clkbmW2BNDBrA8ms8VvVy-T5TlpPfmPYkrQ1n=s0-d-e1-ft#https://www.w0tx.org/WW2milRadios698W.jpg> Presented by Peter, KC0DGM Come and learn about the history and technology of radio as used in WW II. Peter will explain the operation of the sophisticated navigation systems used by the German Luftwaffe, Royal Air force and the American Air Corps. He will also bring and show us some of these WWII radios. This will be an interesting and informative presentation that you won't want to miss! Mark the date on your calendar now. ________________________________ We will be meeting at the Jefferson County Administration & Courts Bldg. 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------- http://www.na0tc.org/doku.php# meeting_schedule <http://www.na0tc.org/doku.php#meeting_schedule> About the Club The 285 TechConnect Radio Club - NA0TC was formed in 2006 by Steve - AI0W, Jim - KA0NZZ, and Nancy - K0NCC to provide a forum for technical discussions, presentations, and projects. We are an ARRL Special Service Club. We want to provide a wide-range of learning for people interested in the technical and operating areas of ham radio to increase knowledge and license levels and provide a forum for technical learning and sharing of information. Everyone is welcome! We are scheduled to be at Intercanyon Fire Protection District <http://intercanyonfire.org/> station #3, 8445 South Highway 285, for our 2019 regular meetings. Exceptions will be posted here. April 6th: CW and Morse code show'n'tell, demo, and discussion. We'll have keys, keyers, and practice oscillators, including some vintage keys, plus the opportunity for in-room Morse QSOs.	[email protected]
Re: Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 7/31/19	Thanks Jim, Had a change in email address. [email protected] or [email protected] It was great to get the response from Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and Joel Hallas, W1ZR. Have had the question on grounding numerous times in the past, and thought it would be interesting to get ARRLs perspective. Joel does a great job, and his response was greatly appreciated. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Ham Learning Net 7/31/19	I listened to Joel Hallas on ARRL's The Doctor Is In podcast this morning and was surprised to hear AA0JK and Fred's name introducing a question about equipment grounding. It was a topic we'd discussed several weeks ago on the DRC Learning Net. Joei's discussion on the topic was simple yet comprehensive. He raised some important points I had not considered before. I would recommend his description of equipment grounding to anyone who might be unsure about a separation between chassis and signal grounds in their systems. I'm unable to find a working email address for Fred so I hope you'll thank him for me for bringing our question to Joel Hallas. Jim KE0NRE	[email protected]
Re: Check-ins and Traffic for DRC Sunday Night Net 8/18/19	http://www.arrl.org/contests http://contests.arrl.org/ I'm unsure why, but currently unable to copy/paste photos within yahoo groups. Please see/post photos from the 2019 Ham Fest here, https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1K6Yry_JEf3U8XKGTIh4gnHn66Yiu39Fo Late but current: https://www.reddit.com/r/Denver/comments/cje1uz/letter_from_the_police_chief_dpd_using_new/	[email protected]
Re: Cross-banding Rules	Thank you for the update. I haven't found the URL that you refer to. I have heard other HFers bring their friends to a net using 2m and thought that I should ask. I can tell you this: without knowing the rules for certain we tried an experiment and it was an awesome 30 minutes. I don't know who was happier, the HFers or those on 2m. But this also brings to light the fact that as an extra class operator I should have already known the rules before doing it. Shame on me. Really. It is a bit confusing because our repeater controller has built in linking and control for an HF rig. It has the Doug Hall method of control, Kenwood, Icom, etc. This is what caused me to ask. --- In [email protected], "kd0aoe" wrote: > > Bob, I heard from our Elmer of last evening, Ron, W9UW, and this is his message: > > ...I was just on the ARRL website and looked up cross band repeater rules. Cross band repeaters and/or aux links are only allowed in certain parts of 2M, 220, and 440 bands or a link to a 6 or 10M repeater. No repeat operation or remote stations, etc. are allowed below 29.5MHz on HF so please send your questioner to the ARRL website and let him look this up. > > > --- In [email protected], "kd0aoe" wrote: > > > > >>If I am correct it is the license class of the control operator that prevails, right? > > > > Right! (I put this question to the Net and the answer came back in the one word.) > > > > --- In [email protected], "Bob - AF6D" wrote: > > > > > > I am an extra class and have been around awhile. But I am now a wie area repeater owner with a question. > > > > > > One night not long ago we used the Kenwood TS-2000 and cross-banded 40 meters to 2 meters and the folks ate it up. I'd like to do more of it as a scheduled net. My repeater controller has provisions for controlling a HF rig and linking the port. > > > > > > I am curious as to the control operator requirements. As an extra class I can go everywhere but do I need to be at the repeater site? Or does conventional auxiliary station control still apply? If I am correct it is the license class of the control operator that prevails, right? > > > > > >	[email protected]
Re: Cross-banding Rules	>>If I am correct it is the license class of the control operator that prevails, right? Right! (I put this question to the Net and the answer came back in the one word.) --- In [email protected], "Bob - AF6D" wrote: > > I am an extra class and have been around awhile. But I am now a wie area repeater owner with a question. > > One night not long ago we used the Kenwood TS-2000 and cross-banded 40 meters to 2 meters and the folks ate it up. I'd like to do more of it as a scheduled net. My repeater controller has provisions for controlling a HF rig and linking the port. > > I am curious as to the control operator requirements. As an extra class I can go everywhere but do I need to be at the repeater site? Or does conventional auxiliary station control still apply? If I am correct it is the license class of the control operator that prevails, right? >	[email protected]
Re: Cross-banding Rules	Bob, I heard from our Elmer of last evening, Ron, W9UW, and this is his message: ...I was just on the ARRL website and looked up cross band repeater rules. Cross band repeaters and/or aux links are only allowed in certain parts of 2M, 220, and 440 bands or a link to a 6 or 10M repeater. No repeat operation or remote stations, etc. are allowed below 29.5MHz on HF so please send your questioner to the ARRL website and let him look this up. --- In [email protected], "kd0aoe" wrote: > > >>If I am correct it is the license class of the control operator that prevails, right? > > Right! (I put this question to the Net and the answer came back in the one word.) > > --- In [email protected], "Bob - AF6D" wrote: > > > > I am an extra class and have been around awhile. But I am now a wie area repeater owner with a question. > > > > One night not long ago we used the Kenwood TS-2000 and cross-banded 40 meters to 2 meters and the folks ate it up. I'd like to do more of it as a scheduled net. My repeater controller has provisions for controlling a HF rig and linking the port. > > > > I am curious as to the control operator requirements. As an extra class I can go everywhere but do I need to be at the repeater site? Or does conventional auxiliary station control still apply? If I am correct it is the license class of the control operator that prevails, right? > > >	[email protected]
Re: Cross-banding Rules	I found the reference and in fact added an entire paragraph to the Heard On The Net page on HamLearningNet.org with ohter links to important information on cross band repeating. Note the link referencing identification. The particular ARRL reference is this one, I believe: http://www.arrl.org/auxiliary-station-faq --- In [email protected], "Bob - AF6D" wrote: > > Thank you for the update. I haven't found the URL that you refer to. I have heard other HFers bring their friends to a net using 2m and thought that I should ask. I can tell you this: without knowing the rules for certain we tried an experiment and it was an awesome 30 minutes. I don't know who was happier, the HFers or those on 2m. > > But this also brings to light the fact that as an extra class operator I should have already known the rules before doing it. Shame on me. Really. It is a bit confusing because our repeater controller has built in linking and control for an HF rig. It has the Doug Hall method of control, Kenwood, Icom, etc. This is what caused me to ask. > > --- In [email protected], "kd0aoe" wrote: > > > > Bob, I heard from our Elmer of last evening, Ron, W9UW, and this is his message: > > > > ...I was just on the ARRL website and looked up cross band repeater rules. Cross band repeaters and/or aux links are only allowed in certain parts of 2M, 220, and 440 bands or a link to a 6 or 10M repeater. No repeat operation or remote stations, etc. are allowed below 29.5MHz on HF so please send your questioner to the ARRL website and let him look this up. > > > > > > --- In [email protected], "kd0aoe" wrote: > > > > > > >>If I am correct it is the license class of the control operator that prevails, right? > > > > > > Right! (I put this question to the Net and the answer came back in the one word.) > > > > > > --- In [email protected], "Bob - AF6D" wrote: > > > > > > > > I am an extra class and have been around awhile. But I am now a wie area repeater owner with a question. > > > > > > > > One night not long ago we used the Kenwood TS-2000 and cross-banded 40 meters to 2 meters and the folks ate it up. I'd like to do more of it as a scheduled net. My repeater controller has provisions for controlling a HF rig and linking the port. > > > > > > > > I am curious as to the control operator requirements. As an extra class I can go everywhere but do I need to be at the repeater site? Or does conventional auxiliary station control still apply? If I am correct it is the license class of the control operator that prevails, right? > > > > > > > > > >	[email protected]
Re: DMR Radio for $110-Passing This Along	That's nice but what type of DMR? What repeaters are in the Denver area? Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: DRC Elmer sessions	Sorry for any confusion. When I brought up a scheduled topic, it was meant for this Wednesday's learning net, not for the in face elmer session. Thanks, Doron K1DBC	[email protected]
Re: EchoLink	Thank you for the AllStar Link intro Rob. I am a new ham and only have an HT, at this time. I did try to connect with AllStar Link, using Windows XP, with IE 8 and also on FireFox. I 'was' able to log into the program, but the Java Transceiver Module never showed-up on the web page, with FireFox or IE8. I think it seems to be a Java plug-in issue. I'm not that computer savvy, but I thought I did have the Java plug-ins installed in the browsers. If you can give me any insight, as to where I should look, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Jim Augliera KD0MGU PS- thanks everyone for letting me be a part of this group! --- In [email protected], Robert Rude wrote: > > All of the Amateur Radio Linking systems requrie a Call Sign! All the sytems that permit access without a radio require some form of authentication and validation of the individuals amateur radio license. All require validation and authentication of the sysops amateur radio license. The IRLP network will block improperly configured IRLP nodes until the sysop corrects problems within his system configuration. > > EchoLink requires a call sign as well as a password if you are using their internet application. It is not different than Allstar Link in that manner. I never store my passwords for automatic login even when I use Echolink. So I always have to select my call sign (k0rar or k0rar-L) and then enter my password. The program configures differently when I run it as a Link node. > > The greatest challenge to configuring a web browser to use Allstar Link is occurs when the web browser is Internet Explorer and IE9 is the most challenging one of the Microsoft releases. Google Chrome was extremely easy to configure on my Win7 64-bit OS. I will admit that running the 64-bit Windows 7 OS is a major causal factor to the degree of difficulty that I encountered when configuring my system to access Allstar Link. I have only used Win7 since 26 December of 2011. > > IRLP offers no web based access. It restricts all users to radio only access. I use it all of the time since it is the only VoIP system deployed in my area within range of a 50 watt 5.2 dBd gain vertical mounted 15' above ground. > > The purpose of the introduction topic was not to present any particular Amateur Radio VoIP linking project as better than another but to present the known differences and to introduce the lesser known Allstar Link network. > > Each has advatages over the other as far as the three that were shown in the comparison. IRLP & Allstar Link are both very strong in their ability to link a very large sum of individual nodes. In the into I only discussed the web browser based interface to the Allstar Link network. It does offer a downloadable software based interface but I did not have sufficient time to cover that module of their system. I have many friends who are now living in homes for the elderly. They don't get to have any transmitters in their living quarters with the only exceptions being wifi, arilink and cell phones. Many can not use Echolink due to firewalls used at their facility. It becomes even a bigger issue for them when more than one ham lives in the facility. Echolink can not share some of its ports when it is being redirected via a NAT inside a local network. Allstar Links web browser portal gets around that particular problem. > > The big plus with EchoLink is the ability to establish a computer to computer link. This is a very big bonus for my retired friends that have successfully worked out the firewall issues. Of course they could just as well use Skype and then get the advantage of video. My Skype id: k0rar-rob > > AllStar Link shines above EchoLink and IRLP when it comes to bottom line cost and overall flexability of the system architecture. Features not touched by the end user but by the sysops. Sysops may activate direct telephone access without the need to use the national / international PBX bridges to AllStar Link. They can open direct telnet access. They can and often due block the web browser portal. They can configure each portal as to what end users may due when they access their system. > > I regularly use EchoLink and when I have a good bandwidth connection to the enternet I operate the K0RAR-L symplex link node 5135. Eventually I will convert over to AllStar Link once I have moved into my new home. I don't want to drag my computer with me all of the time in order to use my radio link remotely via the internet. The web portal of Allstar link permits me to use someone elses computer without the need to install software. The majority of my friends who own computers use browsers with Java enabled as they often run web based programs that require it. > > As a long time amateur, 18 days shy of 47 years in the hobby, I try to be familiar with any and all forms of personal communications methodologies. I use: HF, VHF, UHF, (CW, Packet, APRS, PSK31, RTTY, SSB, AM and FM modes), Skype, E-mail, Google+, cell phone (voice, and text), IRLP, EchoLink, Allstar Link, D-Star (voice and data) to list just some of my more common modes of personal communications. > > I truly wish that my schedule would have permitted me to actually do a face-to-face demonstration of the three VoIP systems that were touched upon in the Introduction to ALLSTAR Link Network. However, commitments to family and the need to get a house built required that I return to Kansas. > > 73 DE K0RAR > Rob Rude > > > ________________________________ > From: transteck1 > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 10:41 PM > Subject: [HamLearningNet] EchoLink > > Howdy all, > > Great net tonight and the conclusion is Allstar link is not ready for prime time yet. After the net I did jump into echolink and made a QSO. For the most part it works for me. > > Short primer for all. Allstar link requires a call sign and the idea is good, but they have serious problems. No software required to use it, but you do have to sign in and be accepted. > > Echolink gave me problems early on, but now I have it working. It does require a download and it's not to hard. You do need to set it up, but very user friendly IMHO. I'm somewhat computer literate and it may be an issue for others. > > I used both tonight and during the net the Allstar is not worth the trouble at this time. I used Echolink after the net and it's an bit hit and miss, as would be any HF contact. With my limited experience, I would recommend echolink. It will allow you to QSO with other hams as you gain experience and wait for the first HF contact on 10. > > Working for your general or using CW are other options if you are a new tech. > > 73 > Jeff Allen > KD0NFX > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >	[email protected]
Re: EchoLink	wow...thank you Rob, you're the best. That worked great...now have AllStar Link running on FireFox. Now, I just need to find some info on "HOW" to use the program. lol I've never done this stuff before, so it's like learning a new language for me. lol Hopefully, I'll get it all figured out. 😉 Jim KD0MGU --- In [email protected], Robert Rude wrote: > > Use the following link to find out if you have Java installed. It will also let you know if you have an old version. > > http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp > > The page will also provides a link to download Java for free. > > 73 DE K0RAR > Rob Rude > > > ________________________________ > From: dr350jja > To: [email protected] > Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2012 10:40 AM > Subject: [HamLearningNet] Re: EchoLink > > Thank you for the AllStar Link intro Rob. I am a new ham and only have an HT, at this time. I did try to connect with AllStar Link, using Windows XP, with IE 8 and also on FireFox. I 'was' able to log into the program, but the Java Transceiver Module never showed-up on the web page, with FireFox or IE8. I think it seems to be a Java plug-in issue. I'm not that computer savvy, but I thought I did have the Java plug-ins installed in the browsers. If you can give me any insight, as to where I should look, it would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks again, > Jim Augliera > KD0MGU > > PS- thanks everyone for letting me be a part of this group! > > --- In [email protected], Robert Rude wrote: > > > > All of the Amateur Radio Linking systems requrie a Call Sign! All the sytems that permit access without a radio require some form of authentication and validation of the individuals amateur radio license. All require validation and authentication of the sysops amateur radio license. The IRLP network will block improperly configured IRLP nodes until the sysop corrects problems within his system configuration. > > > > EchoLink requires a call sign as well as a password if you are using their internet application. It is not different than Allstar Link in that manner. I never store my passwords for automatic login even when I use Echolink. So I always have to select my call sign (k0rar or k0rar-L) and then enter my password. The program configures differently when I run it as a Link node. > > > > The greatest challenge to configuring a web browser to use Allstar Link is occurs when the web browser is Internet Explorer and IE9 is the most challenging one of the Microsoft releases. Google Chrome was extremely easy to configure on my Win7 64-bit OS. I will admit that running the 64-bit Windows 7 OS is a major causal factor to the degree of difficulty that I encountered when configuring my system to access Allstar Link. I have only used Win7 since 26 December of 2011. > > > > IRLP offers no web based access. It restricts all users to radio only access. I use it all of the time since it is the only VoIP system deployed in my area within range of a 50 watt 5.2 dBd gain vertical mounted 15' above ground. > > > > The purpose of the introduction topic was not to present any particular Amateur Radio VoIP linking project as better than another but to present the known differences and to introduce the lesser known Allstar Link network. > > > > Each has advatages over the other as far as the three that were shown in the comparison. IRLP & Allstar Link are both very strong in their ability to link a very large sum of individual nodes. In the into I only discussed the web browser based interface to the Allstar Link network. It does offer a downloadable software based interface but I did not have sufficient time to cover that module of their system. I have many friends who are now living in homes for the elderly. They don't get to have any transmitters in their living quarters with the only exceptions being wifi, arilink and cell phones. Many can not use Echolink due to firewalls used at their facility. It becomes even a bigger issue for them when more than one ham lives in the facility. Echolink can not share some of its ports when it is being redirected via a NAT inside a local network. Allstar Links web browser portal gets around that particular problem. > > > > The big plus with EchoLink is the ability to establish a computer to computer link. This is a very big bonus for my retired friends that have successfully worked out the firewall issues. Of course they could just as well use Skype and then get the advantage of video. My Skype id: k0rar-rob > > > > AllStar Link shines above EchoLink and IRLP when it comes to bottom line cost and overall flexability of the system architecture. Features not touched by the end user but by the sysops. Sysops may activate direct telephone access without the need to use the national / international PBX bridges to AllStar Link. They can open direct telnet access. They can and often due block the web browser portal. They can configure each portal as to what end users may due when they access their system. > > > > I regularly use EchoLink and when I have a good bandwidth connection to the enternet I operate the K0RAR-L symplex link node 5135. Eventually I will convert over to AllStar Link once I have moved into my new home. I don't want to drag my computer with me all of the time in order to use my radio link remotely via the internet. The web portal of Allstar link permits me to use someone elses computer without the need to install software. The majority of my friends who own computers use browsers with Java enabled as they often run web based programs that require it. > > > > As a long time amateur, 18 days shy of 47 years in the hobby, I try to be familiar with any and all forms of personal communications methodologies. I use: HF, VHF, UHF, (CW, Packet, APRS, PSK31, RTTY, SSB, AM and FM modes), Skype, E-mail, Google+, cell phone (voice, and text), IRLP, EchoLink, Allstar Link, D-Star (voice and data) to list just some of my more common modes of personal communications. > > > > I truly wish that my schedule would have permitted me to actually do a face-to-face demonstration of the three VoIP systems that were touched upon in the Introduction to ALLSTAR Link Network. However, commitments to family and the need to get a house built required that I return to Kansas. > > > > 73 DE K0RAR > > Rob Rude > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: transteck1 > > To: [email protected] > > Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 10:41 PM > > Subject: [HamLearningNet] EchoLink > > > > Howdy all, > > > > Great net tonight and the conclusion is Allstar link is not ready for prime time yet. After the net I did jump into echolink and made a QSO. For the most part it works for me. > > > > Short primer for all. Allstar link requires a call sign and the idea is good, but they have serious problems. No software required to use it, but you do have to sign in and be accepted. > > > > Echolink gave me problems early on, but now I have it working. It does require a download and it's not to hard. You do need to set it up, but very user friendly IMHO. I'm somewhat computer literate and it may be an issue for others. > > > > I used both tonight and during the net the Allstar is not worth the trouble at this time. I used Echolink after the net and it's an bit hit and miss, as would be any HF contact. With my limited experience, I would recommend echolink. It will allow you to QSO with other hams as you gain experience and wait for the first HF contact on 10. > > > > Working for your general or using CW are other options if you are a new tech. > > > > 73 > > Jeff Allen > > KD0NFX > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >	[email protected]
Re: EchoLink	Hi all, I have connected with AllStar Link, and can hear everyone's conversation with no problem. I just need to see where to get info on "HOW" to make transmissions with AllStar Link. Sorry, but I don't understand how to use this technology. However, it does seem very interesting. Jim KD0MGU --- In [email protected], "transteck1" wrote: > > Howdy all, > > Great net tonight and the conclusion is Allstar link is not ready for prime time yet. After the net I did jump into echolink and made a QSO. For the most part it works for me. > > Short primer for all. Allstar link requires a call sign and the idea is good, but they have serious problems. No software required to use it, but you do have to sign in and be accepted. > > Echolink gave me problems early on, but now I have it working. It does require a download and it's not to hard. You do need to set it up, but very user friendly IMHO. I'm somewhat computer literate and it may be an issue for others. > > I used both tonight and during the net the Allstar is not worth the trouble at this time. I used Echolink after the net and it's an bit hit and miss, as would be any HF contact. With my limited experience, I would recommend echolink. It will allow you to QSO with other hams as you gain experience and wait for the first HF contact on 10. > > Working for your general or using CW are other options if you are a new tech. > > 73 > Jeff Allen > KD0NFX >	[email protected]
Re: EchoLink	Well, today was my first day of using AllStar Link, and it worked great. I had some good QSO with other hams, and learned a bunch too. Thanks Rob, K0RAR, for all your help. I had a pretty good QSO with Roy, K7YWF, the sys op for the node. I know I have a lot more to learn, but it was fun to finally make some contacts. Jim KD0MGU --- In [email protected], "dr350jja" wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have connected with AllStar Link, and can hear everyone's conversation with no problem. I just need to see where to get info on "HOW" to make transmissions with AllStar Link. Sorry, but I don't understand how to use this technology. However, it does seem very interesting. > Jim KD0MGU > > --- In [email protected], "transteck1" wrote: > > > > Howdy all, > > > > Great net tonight and the conclusion is Allstar link is not ready for prime time yet. After the net I did jump into echolink and made a QSO. For the most part it works for me. > > > > Short primer for all. Allstar link requires a call sign and the idea is good, but they have serious problems. No software required to use it, but you do have to sign in and be accepted. > > > > Echolink gave me problems early on, but now I have it working. It does require a download and it's not to hard. You do need to set it up, but very user friendly IMHO. I'm somewhat computer literate and it may be an issue for others. > > > > I used both tonight and during the net the Allstar is not worth the trouble at this time. I used Echolink after the net and it's an bit hit and miss, as would be any HF contact. With my limited experience, I would recommend echolink. It will allow you to QSO with other hams as you gain experience and wait for the first HF contact on 10. > > > > Working for your general or using CW are other options if you are a new tech. > > > > 73 > > Jeff Allen > > KD0NFX > > >	[email protected]
Re: EchoLink	Today was pretty good for me. A ham I met on AllStar Link was able to help me get my EchoLink up and running properly. Lot's of people using these programs. Jim KD0MGU --- In [email protected], "dr350jja" wrote: > > Well, today was my first day of using AllStar Link, and it worked great. I had some good QSO with other hams, and learned a bunch too. Thanks Rob, K0RAR, for all your help. I had a pretty good QSO with Roy, K7YWF, the sys op for the node. I know I have a lot more to learn, but it was fun to finally make some contacts. > > Jim > KD0MGU > > --- In [email protected], "dr350jja" wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > > > I have connected with AllStar Link, and can hear everyone's conversation with no problem. I just need to see where to get info on "HOW" to make transmissions with AllStar Link. Sorry, but I don't understand how to use this technology. However, it does seem very interesting. > > Jim KD0MGU > > > > --- In [email protected], "transteck1" wrote: > > > > > > Howdy all, > > > > > > Great net tonight and the conclusion is Allstar link is not ready for prime time yet. After the net I did jump into echolink and made a QSO. For the most part it works for me. > > > > > > Short primer for all. Allstar link requires a call sign and the idea is good, but they have serious problems. No software required to use it, but you do have to sign in and be accepted. > > > > > > Echolink gave me problems early on, but now I have it working. It does require a download and it's not to hard. You do need to set it up, but very user friendly IMHO. I'm somewhat computer literate and it may be an issue for others. > > > > > > I used both tonight and during the net the Allstar is not worth the trouble at this time. I used Echolink after the net and it's an bit hit and miss, as would be any HF contact. With my limited experience, I would recommend echolink. It will allow you to QSO with other hams as you gain experience and wait for the first HF contact on 10. > > > > > > Working for your general or using CW are other options if you are a new tech. > > > > > > 73 > > > Jeff Allen > > > KD0NFX > > > > > >	[email protected]
Re: Follow up on Mighty-Woof antennas	Thanks Jim. Appreciate the feedback and web-link for fabricating Copper-Pipe antennas. Keep us posted on this or any other amateur radio topics you find that the group might find of interest. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: Fw: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019	https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamLearningNet/files or here <https://xa.yimg.com/df/HamLearningNet/DRC-K0LAI-NetScript3.doc?token=UpZMgR7MfiUluTY2qMVr27h6GM98jL2H1BzjpNESKBKC9m8YPkpVixnjaZ7pbNEBmX0doUP4RcadjR0IHcBlW9CRbWkUko-siSzH5ETxcobgctvSR5pV&type=download> W0TX in the upcoming future will have 1-2 transceiver's at the Aurora Salvation Army warehouse, and space for training for this and other roles. Thank you/73 Doron K1DBC On Mon, Jun 10, 2019 at 12:59 AM Barbara Stuart [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > wrote: I FOUND THE SCRIPT FOR ARES BUT WHERE DO I FIND THE SCRIPT FOR DRC... Barbara Stuart KD0SYD 303-319-1506 ________________________________ From: [email protected] > on behalf of Barbara Stuart [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2019 12:40 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019 Larry, I want to develop a comfort with being NET control. In fact, I signed up to be net control for our ARES group this week, and I don't have a clue! One of the member messages says there is an ARES script on our website. But I didn't find it. So, if I can get a little help the first time out, I will take some nets. In fact I would consider July 3rd for starters. Barbara Stuart KD0SYD 303-319-1506 ________________________________ From: [email protected] > on behalf of [email protected] [HamLearningNet] > Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2019 8:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HamLearningNet] Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019 We need volunteers for Net Control on the Learning Net in July and August for the following dates: July 3 - Need a volunteer July10 - Need a volunteer July 17 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting July 24 - Need a volunteer July 31 - Need a volunteer August 7 - Need a volunteer August 14 - Need a volunteer August 21 - DRC Elmer Session and Monthly Meeting August 28 - Need a volunteer I want to thank those who have been net controllers over the last few months. You have done an excellent job! There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: HF antenna question	Larry, My apologies for the long delay in responding. I did see your response and I appreciate you taking the time to provide your suggestions. I actually went with a slight modification of your ideas. I went with a 29" ground mounted vertical antenna; rather than the 43" antenna I was originally considering. I placed it close to a tree, but far enough away I could still layout some ground radials. And, I bought a 'fold over' mount. It's not ideal; but I'm hearing hams from both the East and West coast and when I make contacts, no one seems to need to ask me to repeat what I'm saying over & over again. Thanks, Terry, K1PHD --- In [email protected], "Larry" wrote: > > Terry, > > My opinion is use stealth. HOAs are Nazis. Hide your antenna. Whatever you use make sure it is not easily discernible. > > I have a friend who hid a vertical antenna in a tree. He puts out a portable HF antenna when he is on the air and takes it down when he is done. Some people hide loop antennas in their attics. > > Some HOAs have rules against all transmitters even though there are probably lots of Wi-Fi transmitters throughout the neighborhood. KD0PHG has a J-pole antenna hidden as an artificial potted plant on his balcony. > > I live in a neighborhood that is not subject to an HOA. I have a mast and VHF/UHF antenna in my backyard but against the house. It is not easily seen unless you look for it. I have a G5RV Lite multi-band antenna on the roof. It is not easily seen unless you know it is there. > > My opinion is to be as stealthy as possible. > > Larry > K0LAI > > --- In [email protected], "drtkyoung" wrote: > > > > Unfortunately, my work schedule prevents me from joining the net. I live in a community with an HOA and covenants. I'm thinking about buying the Hy-Gain AV-6160 vertical monopole HF antenna. I'm thinking the ground mounted, narrow profile, and retractable features might help me get covenant police approval. Anyone have any experience with this antenna; any pro's, con's, and tips would be appreciated. > > > > > > Thanks, > > Terry, K1PHD > > >	[email protected]
Re: HF antenna question	Terry, My opinion is use stealth. HOAs are Nazis. Hide your antenna. Whatever you use make sure it is not easily discernible. I have a friend who hid a vertical antenna in a tree. He puts out a portable HF antenna when he is on the air and takes it down when he is done. Some people hide loop antennas in their attics. Some HOAs have rules against all transmitters even though there are probably lots of Wi-Fi transmitters throughout the neighborhood. KD0PHG has a J-pole antenna hidden as an artificial potted plant on his balcony. I live in a neighborhood that is not subject to an HOA. I have a mast and VHF/UHF antenna in my backyard but against the house. It is not easily seen unless you look for it. I have a G5RV Lite multi-band antenna on the roof. It is not easily seen unless you know it is there. My opinion is to be as stealthy as possible. Larry K0LAI --- In [email protected], "drtkyoung" wrote: > > Unfortunately, my work schedule prevents me from joining the net. I live in a community with an HOA and covenants. I'm thinking about buying the Hy-Gain AV-6160 vertical monopole HF antenna. I'm thinking the ground mounted, narrow profile, and retractable features might help me get covenant police approval. Anyone have any experience with this antenna; any pro's, con's, and tips would be appreciated. > > > Thanks, > Terry, K1PHD >	[email protected]
Re: HF antenna question	Terry, Excellent! I like your solution. There are some HOAs that stipulate that the antenna cannot be permanent, so if it is not fixed into the ground, it is not permanent. I read on EHam.net that someone put the antenna into a pot and the pot was moveable around the yard, so it was not permanent. Other HOAs have codes against any transmitters. But everyone with a cell phone, a wifi, and a remote control is violating the code. Larry K0LAI --- In [email protected], "drtkyoung" wrote: > > Larry, > > My apologies for the long delay in responding. I did see your response and I appreciate you taking the time to provide your suggestions. > > I actually went with a slight modification of your ideas. > > I went with a 29" ground mounted vertical antenna; rather than the 43" antenna I was originally considering. I placed it close to a tree, but far enough away I could still layout some ground radials. And, I bought a 'fold over' mount. It's not ideal; but I'm hearing hams from both the East and West coast and when I make contacts, no one seems to need to ask me to repeat what I'm saying over & over again. > > Thanks, > Terry, K1PHD > > > --- In [email protected], "Larry" wrote: > > > > Terry, > > > > My opinion is use stealth. HOAs are Nazis. Hide your antenna. Whatever you use make sure it is not easily discernible. > > > > I have a friend who hid a vertical antenna in a tree. He puts out a portable HF antenna when he is on the air and takes it down when he is done. Some people hide loop antennas in their attics. > > > > Some HOAs have rules against all transmitters even though there are probably lots of Wi-Fi transmitters throughout the neighborhood. KD0PHG has a J-pole antenna hidden as an artificial potted plant on his balcony. > > > > I live in a neighborhood that is not subject to an HOA. I have a mast and VHF/UHF antenna in my backyard but against the house. It is not easily seen unless you look for it. I have a G5RV Lite multi-band antenna on the roof. It is not easily seen unless you know it is there. > > > > My opinion is to be as stealthy as possible. > > > > Larry > > K0LAI > > > > --- In [email protected], "drtkyoung" wrote: > > > > > > Unfortunately, my work schedule prevents me from joining the net. I live in a community with an HOA and covenants. I'm thinking about buying the Hy-Gain AV-6160 vertical monopole HF antenna. I'm thinking the ground mounted, narrow profile, and retractable features might help me get covenant police approval. Anyone have any experience with this antenna; any pro's, con's, and tips would be appreciated. > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Terry, K1PHD > > > > > >	[email protected]
Re: KE0CNP problems tonight	Ed, It is possible that atmospheric conditions have changed and affected your propagation. That happens to me periodically. One thing that you could try is to setup with an external antenna and get a signal report. Also try other repeaters and see if you have similar problems. If you have the same problems then something has happened. I have had bad signal reports before and pulled my coax off of my rig and reattached which solved the problem. Sometimes changes in temperature can cause the fittings to move just enough to cause a problem. 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: KE0CNP problems tonight	Ed, I have two FT-60R radios and I added the Diamond RHF-40 flexible antenna. This is much longer than the stock HT antenna from Yaesu and it is flexible. You can fold it up and put the radio on your hip. When you want to talk, just straighten the antenna up and transmit. There is also a telescoping antenna from Diamond for the HT, RH-789. Both of these antenna give you better gain on VHF. I am able to use the HT indoors with pretty good results. 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Links on the QRP HF board we discussed	By the way, Here is the 'star-trek' enclosure that is available for the uBitX: http://bitxhacks.blogspot.com/2017/08/ergonomic-bitx-enclosure-3d-print.html AD0ZM	[email protected]
Re: Links on the QRP HF board we discussed	Hi All, We finally finished the build out of the uBitx 3-30MHz QRP transceiver. (see photos) The kit itself was pretty easy, we just needed to solder up a bunch of connectors. Then came the enclosure work. With the rectangular display opening, the keyed antenna connection and the numerous jacks and controls, I got to re-familiarize myself with the moto-tool 🙂 So it is happily power-up and working, which needs me to my next question to the Ham Learning Net: What is a good antenna solution for an HF rig in a small, urban lot with adjacent powerlines? Jim AD0ZM	[email protected]
Re: Maunder & Dalton solar minimums	Finally someone who has figured out what is going on. Here is the link to solar cycle from first discovery of sunspots until 2000. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maunder_Minimum#/media/File:Sunspot_Numbers.png and the article on the Mauder Minima https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maunder_Minimum Don't worry - mankind survived the last minima and will again. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Mobile operating noise	Fred, Thanks for posting this information. One of the links at ARRL had a sound clip for ignition noise. The clip wounds exactly like what I am hearing on my HF radio on 20 meters. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Need a net control for 6/12	Doron, We will find someone to run the net. Thanks so much for taking the net over the many past months. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for August	I need one of you on August 2 and the other on August 9 as I have an evening class on both days. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for August	Here are the dates for our Net Controllers for August: August 2 - Alex W2PBR August 9 - Steve KD0WMO August 16 - Elmer Session and Denver Radio Club Meeting August 23 - Larry K0LAI August 30 - Need a Volunteer There are several of you who are quite capable amateur radio operators and you should consider taking the next step in your Learning Net participation by becoming a Net Control Station. You don't need to know everything about anything, you just need to be able to keep a discussion moving forward and allow the on-air resources we have to help participants with answers to their questions. It is always enjoyable to see how many talented participants we have and to know as a Net Controller you can give them the chance to help someone else on the air. We have a script to assure the formalities of the Net are handled and the rest of your task is to just keep things moving and coordinated. If you would be interested in taking a session, please reply to my email below. --- Larry Irons K0LAI [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for August and September 2018	Unless anyone else shows interest for these dates, I will take 9/12 and 9/26. Doron K1DBC	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for August and September 2018	Thanks, Alex!	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for August and September 2018	Thanks, Jim!	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for August and September 2018	Doron, I think Alex is taking 9/12. But you get 9/26. Thanks!!! Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for December and January	Alex, Thanks! Larry	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for January and February	Thanks, Jim! And thanks to Doron for covering Jan 2nd! Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for January and February	Excellent! Thanks, Alex!	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for July and August 2018	No problem, I can act as net control this evening, as well as the 8th. Thanks, Doron K1DBC	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for July and August 2018	Please feel free to sign me up for this evening as well as next week the 8th. Thanks, Doron K1DBC	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for July and August 2018	Thanks, Jim!	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for July and August 2018	Thanks, Alex! Larry	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for July and August 2018	I do not know if I will be able to run the net tonight. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019	I found the script and net list but Steve said he was going to provide an updated version. How do I get that?	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019	Alex, Thanks! I put you on the calendar. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for July and August 2019	Barb, First many thanks for volunteering. I guarantee you will have fun with the Learning Net. Doron has pointed you to the Learning Net script. I recommend that you listen to the next few nets and follow along on the script to get a feel for it. try jotting down the callsigns as if you were running the net. By the time it is your turn, then it will be fairly easy. Remember that you are in control. I put you down for July 3rd to run the net. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for November	Thanks, Alex! I put you down. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for October	Thanks, Alex!	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for October and November	do we plan on having a net this week? if so, i may not be available. K1DBC	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for September	Thanks, Steve! I will put you down for Aug. 30 and September 27 if that is OK. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Need Net Controllers for September	Alex, Please take the 13th of Sept. And thanks! Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: New Ham!	I'm guessing you are having trouble programming your radio. You should learn to do it from the radio front eventually, but I found it much easier to use the RT Systems software to begin with as it is going to ask you for all the different information you need to put in. You can buy the software online or at HRO. It is machine specific to a certain extent, so make sure you get the right one (or ones) for your radio. It will look like a spreadsheet where you put in the receive frequency, the transmit frequency, the offset, the offset direction and all the other parameters that make our radios work. You fill out the spreadsheet for each memory channel you want in your radio. As Doug mentioned, the Repeater Book is a great resource to get that information. Once you have all that entered in the program. You hook up your radio to your computer. and upload the programming information into your radio. I hope that helps. Jeff W9CE	[email protected]
RE: New Net on Preparedness	The Colorado Connection repeater in the Denver area is at 145.310 MHz with a negative offset and a 123 Hz PL tone. ---In [email protected], wrote: Hi, all! There will be a new trial Net on the Colorado Connection set of repeaters on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. This net will cover preparedness for emergency situations. This first one will cover being prepared for winter both in your vehicle and at home in case of blizzards. If you are interested please try to participate. If the net is popular enough, the Colorado Connection will keep it going. 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: new radio	I second KD0WMO's motion. I got longer antennas for my Baofengs's and my Yaesu HTs and it really helps. HRO does not carry specific Baofeng antennas so I ordered mine on Amazon. Make sure you get your proper male/female fitting. I think you will need a female antenna with SMA connector. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Power supply connecting	Those are similar to my Power Werx power supply. I twist the braid on the wire and wrap them around the terminals and secure them to the terminla with the nuts. I make sure that the leads are far from each other for safety reasons. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Programming you Baofeng	Yes, I concur. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Radio Programming File for Colorado	What area do you live? How far out do you want the repeaters? Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Radio Programming File for Colorado	Lee, I will try to put a generic CSV file together for you in the next day or two. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Radio Programming File for Colorado	I uploaded the file into the files section. It needs to be checked against the current ARRL repeater directory and other sources. But it is a comprehensive start. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Radio Programming File for Colorado	I currently live in Denver but I would like the whole state in a generic or Chirp file. Thanks, Lee N4TCW ---In [email protected], wrote : What area do you live? How far out do you want the repeaters? Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Repeater Basics/Refresher	Hey Fred, I think there might be an on your recent posts, instead of the link your intending to post, we just see chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html. I think http://www.anri.go.id/assets/download/repeater-basics_jon-perelstein.pdf may possibly have been what you were trying to post, if not feel free to correct. Thanks, Doron K1DBC	[email protected]
Re: Replace RV CB antenna with HAM one	Well, I should have done a little research before posting here 😉 Anyway, this looks like an NMO connector and Comet's SSB-5NMO (https://www.gigaparts.com/comet-antennas-sbb-5nmo.html) should do the trick.	[email protected]
Re: Replace RV CB antenna with HAM one	The factory one on the RV? It's about 48" but the manual says it's CB	[email protected]
Re: RF Exposure Calculation Program	This one is a little complicated to install and it is for 32-bit computers only. I recommend the web page based approach instead. --- In [email protected], "Larry" wrote: > > Hi, all! > > I found this program to calculate RF exposure: > > http://www.qsl.net/w0jec/index.html > > Larry > K0LAI >	[email protected]
Re: satellite ?	Brad, One problem is the doppler effect. There is a higher frequency shift as the satellite approaches and a lower shift as the satellite departs. While overhead the frequency should be close to the actual frequency. Larry	[email protected]
Re: Starting a Rag Chew Net	One of the issues was that some of those interested in Rag Chewing are Technician class and are limited to 28.3 to 28.5 MHz on upper side band only on 10 meters. Therefore, FM is not an option if we accommodate technician class. An alternate possibility is to use 6-meter or above. There are two Denver area 6-m FM repeaters 53.05 CRA 53.09 DRC Both are a negative offset (1 MHz) and use a 107.2 Hz tone. There are a number of simplex FM channels that are available as well. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Re: Tune in to space with a homemade yagi antenna	Great image! Here is a youtube of working a satellite with a mobile radio and a DIY tape measure Yagi antenna. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmCgIk8eVWw It is about 10 minutes long. Jim -- Jim Gunderson 303-725-5814 AD0ZM [email protected]	[email protected]
Re: Tune in to space with a homemade yagi antenna	Great YouTube video, Thanks Jim 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Re: Using APRS for checkins	shorter link to findu http://tiny.cc/drcnet	[email protected]
Receiver Performance	Receiver Performance KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/8JIlS7Am78k 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting, Wednesday, 01 November 2017	"Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting" reminder When Wednesday, 01 November 2017 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Where Listen in on 145.490 or 448.625 repeaters. Notes NCS Alex W2PBR From HamLearningNet Calendar	[email protected]
Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting, Wednesday, 08 November 2017	"Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting" reminder When Wednesday, 08 November 2017 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Where Listen in on 145.490 or 448.625 repeaters. Notes NCS AA0JK Fred From HamLearningNet Calendar	[email protected]
Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting, Wednesday, 11 October 2017	"Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting" reminder When Wednesday, 11 October 2017 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Where Listen in on 145.490 or 448.625 repeaters. Notes NCS KD0WMO Steve From HamLearningNet Calendar	[email protected]
Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting, Wednesday, 13 September 2017	"Regular Ham Learning Net On-air Meeting" reminder When Wednesday, 13 September 2017 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) Where Listen in on 145.490 or 448.625 repeaters. Notes NCS W2PBR Alex From HamLearningNet Calendar	[email protected]
Reorganizing the ham shack cabling	Reorganizing the ham shack cabling Part 1 - Reorganizing the ham shack cabling Pascal VA2PV https://youtu.be/fecx3jDCzhM Part 2 - Reorganizing the ham shack cabling Pascal VA2PV https://youtu.be/ilEQWgSjSAA 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
repeater ?	I am curious to know something. I'm having a little bit of trouble getting on the air. I think it might be my radio. So a simple question. When I talk to a repeater like the DRC one at 145.490-, sometimes I hear a morse code response. What is that? The repeater sending out an "id" or something? Thanks. -brad w.	[email protected]
Repeater Basics/Refresher	Repeater Basics/Refresher chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
REPEATER PROTOCOL & COURTESY	REPEATER PROTOCOL & COURTESY While reviewing articles written on repeater protocol, one procedure seemed missing. What frequency are you using to make your call. In areas that have multiple repeaters that are monitored by hams using scanners, your call might be heard but it would help to know which frequency you are using. Many calls heard are brief and after one call if no response is heard, the caller assumes no one cares to have a QSO with them. Example: “KB0FQH monitoring 145.490”, will more likely net you a return call from someone who has their radio in the scan mode. They will know where to return your call. Give it a try and see if you net more contacts. P.S. You will also sound more professionals. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Replace RV CB antenna with HAM one	Hi, All! My RV has a CB (I assume) antenna mounted which I have no use for. So I'm thinking about installing 2m/70cm instead. Below are the pictures showing the mount of the RV antenna. Has anyone seen one like this? Would be nice to find a direct HAM replacement.. Thank you. 73! Alex AF0E	[email protected]
Report of DRC NET for JULY 3, 2019	Thank you to everyone would participated in the DRC NET on July 3, 2019. I appreciate the opportunity I have been given to learn. Barbara Stuart KD0SYD	[email protected]
Response to Trap antenna topic	Trap Dipole; Received feedback from Dave KE0OG on the topic of the Trap antenna. David Casler To Fred AA0JK Today at 10:58 AM Fred, The first rule of antennas is that everything affects everything. That said, trimming the pre-fabricated antenna by 3 feet off each end sounds extreme. No antenna location is ideal, so no pre-fab antenna will give 1:1 SWR readings. They'll all be a little off. But I would say put it up as high and in the clear as you can, and then use an antenna tuner to take care of the rest. If the antenna's instructions say to trim a bit, then do so, but I would think 3 feet is going rather far. When trimming, it's a good idea to simply fold the wire back over the antenna. That way if re-lengthening is required, it's much easier. If the antenna will be used without a tuner, then 2:1 SWR is fine. If the rig has a built-in tuner, 3:1 is fine. Hope that helps. 73, Dave Dave Casler <http://dcasler.com/about/> , 970-901-4092	[email protected]
Review of Anytone D878UV FM/DMR Handheld Radio	Review of Anytone D878UV FM/DMR Handheld Radio https://youtu.be/1ASSyNsHvPk David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> KE0OG 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Review of Pracomm SML-1000-1 HF Loop Antenna	Review of Pracomm SML-1000-1 HF Loop Antenna (# 95) <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6hh93WKCG8> David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> KE0OG https://youtu.be/S6hh93WKCG8 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Review of SDRplay SDRduo Two-Tuner SDR Radio	Review of SDRplay SDRduo Two-Tuner SDR Radio https://youtu.be/T-eXoNskDmA SDRplay has done it again with an outstanding and technically sophisticated software-defined radio. The video compares this with the previously-released RSP-1A. Covers 1 kHz to 2 Dave Casler KE0OG 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
RF Connectors	RF Connectors and what they're for: AD#35 https://youtu.be/ol36eqfEtlw 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
RF Exposure	RF Exposure KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/E0kK4kgKitM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
RF Exposure Calculation Program	Hi, all! I found this program to calculate RF exposure: http://www.qsl.net/w0jec/index.html Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
RF Ground	Jed KD0YMG sent us some great web-links on RF Grounding. Thank You Jed. Look these over and see if issues you may have can be resolved. RF GROUND SYSTEMS Ground Problems <http://radioworks.com/nbgnd.html> <http://radioworks.com/nbgnd.html> Ground Problems <http://radioworks.com/nbgnd.html> SOLUTION What can we do? A lot, but all the explanations and details deserve an entire chapter or a good lecture at your ham club. Her are a few quick... View on radioworks.com <http://radioworks.com/nbgnd.html> Preview by Yahoo Grounding Systems in the Ham Shack - Paradigms, Facts and Fallacies Grounding Systems in the Ham Shack - Paradigms, Facts and Fallacies <http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50426.aspx> <http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50426.aspx> Grounding Systems in the Ham Shack - Paradigms, F... <http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50426.aspx> View on kc.flexradio.com <http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50426.aspx> Preview by Yahoo Possible links of interest for the group for grounding: http://radioworks.com/nbgnd.html <http://radioworks.com/nbgnd.html> http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50426.aspx <http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50426.aspx> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
RF Job Opportunities at Boulder, CO Company	Please pass along to anyone who might be interested and/or post to your club's newsletter. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the company or the work environment. We are hiring from Production Techs to Senior Engineers (Electrical and Mechanical). http://firstrf.com/jobs Lee N4TCW Where's Lee? http://map.findu.com/n4tcw	[email protected]
RF Radiation and Electromagnetic Field Safety	RF Radiation and Electromagnetic Field Safety It is rare for radio amateurs to be subjected to RF fields strong enough to produce thermal effects unless they are fairly close to an energized antenna. Specific suggestions for avoiding excessive exposure are offered here: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/hbkrf.pdf 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
RFI Fox Hunting - Finding that RFI	Tracking down an RFI source on two meters using a Yagi and VK3YNG Sniffer <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJgGV39FAsI> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJgGV39FAsI> Tracking down an RFI source on two meters using a Yagi ... <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJgGV39FAsI> For some time, I have been finding carriers over the two meter band. Within five minutes of testing the VK3YNG MK4 Sniffer and my tape measure Yagi, I e... View on http://www.youtube.com <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJgGV39FAsI> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
RT Systems Technical Support Specialist position open	It looks like RT Systems has a tech support position open. https://denver.craigslist.org/tch/d/broomfield-entry-level-technical/6882564258.html 73, K1DBC Doron	[email protected]
satellite ?	I am trying to listen to amateur radio satellites as they pass over head. But, for some reason I can't seem to pick up anything. My antenna is a Comet M-24M and the radio is a Baofung UV-5R.	[email protected]
Satellite AMSAT Links	Great video, very informative. https://youtu.be/bT131WBHKxc http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=1093 http://www.amsat.org/xtra/Getting%20Started%201.pdf <http://www.amsat.org/xtra/Getting%20Started%201.pdf> http://www.n2yo.com/satellites/?c=18 <http://www.n2yo.com/satellites/?c=18> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Satellite Primer	AMSAT Amateur Radio Satellite https://www.amsat.org/ An Amateur Satellite Primer Tired of the same old QSOs? Break out of orbit and set your course for the “final frontier.” Steve Ford WB8IMY QST April 2000 p chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html Satellite Tracking http://heavens-above.com/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
satellite success..	I think I had some satellite success this weekend. Here is my setup. I have a Baofung UV-5r with a Comet M-24m antenna attached. The International Space Space (ISS) happened to be passing overhead my location this past Friday night. I checked the web and the ISS was operating one of its onboard radios in packet mode. This packet radio puts out 5W. So I set the freq. to the packet mode freq. and opened the squelch. Sure enough if I listen, I can hear the burst of packets to/from the ISS. Then the packet signal went away. Just like it should have as the ISS went over the horizon. Since most satellite transmitters put out, usually, about < 1 W, I need to think more about how I receive the signal. This means I need to: 1 - add a better antenna specifically for the satellite work and/or 2 - get a FM amplifier The signal seems, audio wise, to be very weak from the ISS. Maybe my radio isn't sensitive enough to pick up the signal. I just don't know. But, I still need to do more homework before getting a better radio. Or maybe I should just get a new radio and call it my version of an economic stimulus. 8-) -brad w	[email protected]
Satellite Video K7AGE and more info	K7AGE Satellite Video https://youtu.be/1HfvmU_utI8 AMSAT - AO-51 on an HT <http://amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/EchoHT.php> <http://amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/EchoHT.php> AMSAT - AO-51 on an HT <http://amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/EchoHT.php> AMSAT is a worldwide group of Amateur Radio Operators who share an active interest in building, launching and then communicating with each other through... View on amsat.org <http://amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/EchoHT.php> Preview by Yahoo Orbitron - Satellite Tracking System http://www.stoff.pl/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
SATERN Seeks Volunteers to Serve as Net Control or Relay Stations	09/22/2017 The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN <http://www.satern.org/> ) International SSB Net is seeking volunteers who can serve either as net control stations (NCS) or as relay stations. SATERN has been in daily operation (1400 UTC until at least 2300 UTC) since Tuesday, September 19 on 14.265 MHz (Note: SATERN shifted to 14.275 MHz on September 22 to avoid interference.) “SATERN had initially planned on terminating the net operations for Hurricane Maria by today,” SATERN National Liaison Bill Feist, WB8BZH, said on Friday. “However, the amount of health-and-welfare messages flowing through the Net the last 2 days is expected to continue today and likely through at least Sunday or Monday.” The SATERN activation for Hurricane Maria is the net’s fourth in a month. Feist said SATERN’s “dedicated group of net control and net relay stations” now need some relief. Feist is asking ARRL, the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) and Military Auxiliary Radio Service (MARS) to reach out to their operators and ask them to assist as either net control stations or relay stations. NCS volunteers would sign up for 1-hour slots Saturday, Sunday, and/or Monday. E-mail Net Manager Ken Gilliland , AG6SV, or Assistant Net Manager Bob Rogers , WA5EEZ, indicating availability between 1400 UTC and 2300 UTC on any of those days. “We are looking for experienced, qualified Net Control Operators who have had some experience as both a net control operator and in handling messages by voice,” Feist said. He said especially well equipped stations and/or bilingual operators would be valuable assets. Net relay stations simply check in and assist that hour's NCS. “With Net Control Stations operating from all over the country, they often may not hear a station with message traffic,” Feist said, noting that stations able to put a strong signal into the Caribbean would be especially valuable, as would bilingual operators. Contact Bill Feist, WB8BZH, for more information. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Screwdriver Antenna Fold-over Mount	Screwdriver Antenna Fold-over Mount <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUEXNemGAyY> https://youtu.be/nUEXNemGAyY Leave it to the innovative Ham !!! Screwdriver Electric fold-over antenna mount https://youtu.be/UF7fUk6pGtA 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
Set Up a Basic Ham Radio HF Station	Ham Radio Basics--Jim, W6LG Sets Up a Basic Ham Radio Station https://youtu.be/H5gOq9d29oc 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Setting Up a Ham Radio Shack	Setting Up a Ham Radio Shack https://makezine.com/2010/08/01/setting-up-a-radio-shack/ ( Repost for newer members ) 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Setting Up a Home Ham Radio Shack	Setting Up a Home Ham Radio Shack http://makezine.com/2010/08/01/setting-up-a-radio-shack/ <https://i1.wp.com/cdn.makezine.com/uploads/2010/08/radioshackequipment.jpg?resize=600%2C450> 73, AA0JK FRED	[email protected]
Setting Up an HF Portable Radio While Hiking	Setting Up an HF Portable Radio While Hiking https://youtu.be/lCuGf21tGSc 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Setting up for Digital Modes	Setting up for Digital Modes, AD#25 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COmSkT06_CY?rel=0&w=640&h=360> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COmSkT06_CY?rel=0&w=640&h=360> Setting up for Digital Modes, AD#25 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COmSkT06_CY?rel=0&w=640&h=360> Ham radio operators are having great fun with digital modes! These include "conversational modes" designed for hams to converse over the air, keyboar... View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COmSkT06_CY?rel=0&w=640&h=360> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Setting up your home ham station	Setting Up Your Home Ham Station: Ask Dave 3 <https://youtu.be/YdbPOuh8-2o> <https://youtu.be/YdbPOuh8-2o> Setting Up Your Home Ham Station: Ask Dave 3 <https://youtu.be/YdbPOuh8-2o> Ask Dave Episode 3, on setting up a ham radio station in your home. You can submit questions at http://www.ke0og.net/ask-dave. There's a tip jar there too. View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/YdbPOuh8-2o> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Setup for Narrowbanding	Hi Everyone. After the net last week I decided to try to document the changes needed to set up a Yaesu FT-60 for narrowband operation on our DRC repeater. This procedure assumes you have the radio battery charged, the radio turned “on” and in memory mode, set to frequency 447.825 as a channel you have previously programmed into memory with negative offset and CTCSS tone of 100.0 Hz. Try this. * Enter SET MODE by tapping FW then the zero number key. * Rotate the DIAL KNOB to select each SET MODE choice as follows. * SET MODE 13 (DCS.COD) should now be changed to “073”. * SET MODE 14 (DCS.N/R) should be changed to “T/Rx N”. * SET MODE 37 (RF SQL) should be set to “OFF”. * SET MODE 48 (SQL.TYP) should be changed to “DCS”. * SET MODE 55 (WID.NAR) should be changed to “Narrow”. * Exit SET MODE by tapping the transmit button. * Test your new setup from a location where you can hit the repeater at St. Anthony’s Hospital. Let me know how you make out with this. Gary KD0SQA	[email protected]
Short Wave Listening	This is a short wave station that broadcasts most of the time. It carries music, HamNation, and other topics. WTWW - Home <http://wtww.us/> <http://wtww.us/> WTWW - Home <http://wtww.us/> Home The Dave Ramsey show live on 9930 1PM - 4PM Central on WTWW On 5085 11PM - 2AM Hosted by Heather Wade and Art Bell Brought ... View on wtww.us <http://wtww.us/> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Shortwave Radio in World War II: "Voice of Victory" 1944 Hallicrafters	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zns8D6ZkBFM Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Should I fuse the negative lead of transmitter wiring?	http://www.arrl.org/forum/topics/view/115 Should I fuse the negative lead of transmitter wiring? Auto Manufacturer’s Policies http://www.arrl.org/auto-manufacturer-s-policies 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Should You Join the ARRL?	Should You Join the ARRL? https://youtu.be/DVousZqJMFo KE0OG Dave Casler Video 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Signal Processing	Signal Processing David Casler KE0OG https://youtu.be/anqPKXEr-RM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Small loops, growing popularity	Small loops, growing popularity http://www.hamradio.me/antennas/small-loop-hf-antenna.html 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
So how does radio REALLY work?	So how does radio REALLY work? https://youtu.be/qhqeIj-oLUk 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Software Defined Radio follow up	Please see the links below for just a small fraction of the activity and applications of software defined radio (SDR). https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Automatic_Picture_Transmission_(APT) <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_picture_transmission> https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/High_Resolution_Picture_Transmission_(HRPT) https://www.rtl-sdr.com/tag/hrpt/ https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Signal_Identification_Guide https://www.rtl-sdr.com/a-video-tutorial-about-receiving-hrpt-weather-satellite-images/ https://www.rtl-sdr.com/youtube-video-demonstrates-goes-weather-satellite-reception/ https://www.rtl-sdr.com/tutorial-on-setting-up-op25-for-p25-phase-2-digital-voice-decoding/ https://www.rtl-sdr.com/measuring-the-swr-of-fpv-antennas-with-an-rtl-sdr/ https://hackaday.com/tag/sdr/ Using distributed direction finding to locate "The Buzzer" - https://www.rtl-sdr.com/kiwisdr-tdoa-direction-finding-now-freely-available-for-public-use/ https://www.rtl-sdr.com/locating-a-radio-transmitter-with-direction-finding-techniques-and-kerberossdr-our-4-tuner-coherent-rtl-sdr/ Setting up a cell phone network at Burning Man - http://openbts.sourceforge.net/FieldTest/TechPrep.html & https://www.networkworld.com/article/2217442/wireless/burning-man-s-open-source-cell-phone-system-could-help-save-the-world.html Russian slow scan images from the ISS - https://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/search?q=sstv&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on&sort=relevance&t=all General info about SDR: https://www.nutaq.com/blog/short-history-software-defined-radio-sdr-technology https://osmocom.org/projects/rtl-sdr/wiki/Rtl-sdr http://rtlsdr.org/#history_and_discovery_of_rtlsdr https://www.rtl-sdr.com/about-rtl-sdr/ http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0121-11292015000100007 http://wiki.oz9aec.net/index.php/USRP_Reference http://wiki.spench.net/wiki/Main_Page https://hackaday.com/tag/usrp/ https://www.ettus.com/blog/2015/01/an-interview-with-the-inventor-of-usrp-on-the-10th-birthday What is SDR? - http://www.arrl.org/software-defined-radio SDR has evolved, like most technologies, from military to civilian environments. The first operational SDR, known as Speakeasy was developed by the United States' Navy between 1991 and 1995. Unfortunately, the application could not be used with other than the hardware for which it was conceived. Also, another negative issue was the fact that the device fully occupied the backside of a transport vehicle. His younger brother, Speakeasy II , achieved much greater success mainly due to Software Defined Radio: Basic Principles and Applications advances in electronics, wireless communications circuits, and reusable and modular programming techniques. A long way has been traveled from that first moment to the present. Today, both SDR software and hardware are available at very low prices (in fact, most software implementations are free), which invites to consider the introduction of the paradigm in radio solutions. Thus, the author establishes as the article's objective to make a review of SDR technology, including hardware designs and application fields. In addition, he will show the operation of a software defined radio device, identifying employment opportunities at very low cost solutions that can solve latent problems in common radio environments. What is RTL-SDR? RTL-SDR is a very cheap ~$25 USB dongle <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/> that can be used as a computer based radio scanner for receiving live radio signals in your area (no internet required). Depending on the particular model it could receive frequencies from 500 kHz up to 1.75 GHz. Most software for the RTL-SDR is also community developed, and provided free of charge. The origins of RTL-SDR stem from mass produced DVB-T TV tuner dongles that were based on the RTL2832U chipset. With the combined efforts of Antti Palosaari, Eric Fry and Osmocom <http://sdr.osmocom.org/trac/wiki/rtl-sdr> (in particular Steve Markgraf) it was found that the raw I/Q data on the RTL2832U chipset could be accessed directly, which allowed the DVB-T TV tuner to be converted into a wideband software defined radio via a custom software driver developed by Steve Markgraf. If you've ever enjoyed the RTL-SDR project please consider donating to Osmocom <https://opencollective.com/osmocom> via Open Collective. Over the years since its discovery RTL-SDR has become extremely popular and has democratized access to the radio spectrum. Now anyone including hobbyists on a budget can access the radio spectrum. It's worth noting that this sort of scanner capability would have cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars just a few years ago. The RTL-SDR is also sometimes referred to as RTL2832U, DVB-T SDR, DVB-T dongle, RTL dongle, or the "cheap software defined radio". There are now many other software defined radios better than the RTL-SDR, but they all come at a higher price. Currently we think that the Airspy <https://www.itead.cc/airspy.html?acc=cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da> ($169) and SDRPlay <http://www.sdrplay.com> ($99) SDR's are the best low cost RX only SDR's. There is also the HackRF <https://greatscottgadgets.com/hackrf/> ($300USD) which can both transmit and receive. What is Software Defined Radio? Radio components such as modulators, demodulators and tuners are traditionally implemented in hardware components. The advent of modern computing and analogue to digital converters allows most of these traditionally hardware based components to be implemented into software instead. Hence, the term software defined radio. This enables easy signal processing and thus cheap wide band scanner radios to be produced. What are some RTL-SDR Radio Scanner Applications? The RTL-SDR can be used as a wide band radio scanner. Applications include: * Use as a police radio scanner. * Listening to EMS/Ambulance/Fire communications. * Listening to aircraft traffic control conversations. * Tracking aircraft positions like a radar with ADSB decoding <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/adsb-aircraft-radar-with-rtl-sdr/> . * Decoding aircraft ACARS short messages <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-radio-scanner-tutorial-receiving-airplane-data-with-acars/> . * Scanning trunking radio <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/using-unitrunker-with-sdrsharp/> conversations. * Decoding unencrypted digital voice <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-radio-scanner-tutorial-decoding-digital-voice-p25-with-dsd/> transmissions such as P25/DMR/D-STAR. * Tracking maritime boat positions like a radar with AIS decoding <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-tutorial-cheap-ais-ship-tracking/> . * Decoding POCSAG/FLEX pager traffic <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-tutorial-pocsag-pager-decoding/> . * Scanning for cordless phones and baby monitors. * Tracking and receiving meteorological agency launched weather balloon data <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/receiving-weather-balloon-data-with-rtl-sdr/> . * Tracking your own self launched high altitude balloon for payload recovery. * Receiving wireless temperature sensors and wireless power meter sensors. * Listening to VHF amateur radio. * Decoding ham radio APRS packets <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/setting-up-an-aprs-igate-with-the-rtl-sdr/> . * Watching analogue broadcast TV <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/analogue-tv-with-rtl-sdr/> . * Sniffing GSM <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-tutorial-analyzing-gsm-with-airprobe-and-wireshark/> signals. * Using rtl-sdr on your Android device <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/sdr-touch-brings-rtl-sdr-to-android/> as a portable radio scanner. * Receiving GPS signals and decoding them. * Using rtl-sdr as a spectrum analyzer <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-used-as-a-spectrum-analyzer/> . * Receiving NOAA weather satellite images <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-tutorial-receiving-noaa-weather-satellite-images/> . * Listening to satellites and the ISS <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/iss-packet-repeater-received-with-rtl-sdr/> . * Radio astronomy <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-for-budget-radio-astronomy/> . * Monitoring meteor scatter <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/meteor-reflection-observations-with-rtl-sdr/> . * Listening to FM radio, and decoding RDS information <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/video-tutorial-hak5-decoding-rds-gnu-radio-gr-rds/> . * Listening to DAB broadcast radio <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/sdr-j-decoding-dab-radio-in-software-using-rtl-sdr/> . * Listening to and decoding HD-Radio <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/decoding-and-listening-to-hd-radio-nrsc-5-with-an-rtl-sdr/> (NRSC5). * Use rtl-sdr as a panadapter <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-as-a-cheap-panadapter/> for your traditional hardware radio. * Decoding taxi mobile data terminal <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/decoding-taxi-mobile-data-terminal-signals-with-rtl-sdr/> signals. * Use rtl-sdr as a high quality entropy source for random number generation <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/using-rtl-sdr-cheap-entropy-source/> . * Use rtl-sdr as a noise figure indicator <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/making-cheap-noise-figure-indicator-rtl-sdr/> . * Reverse engineering unknown protocols <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/blind-reverse-engineering-wireless-protocol/> . * Triangulating the source of a signal <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/triangulation-vhf-signal-rtlsdr-scanner/> . * Searching for RF noise sources <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/measuring-power-line-noise-neighbourhood-rtl-sdr-driveby-system/> . * Characterizing RF filters and measuring antenna SWR <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-tutorial-measuring-filter-characteristics-and-antenna-vswr-with-an-rtl-sdr-and-noise-source/> . * Decoding Inmarsat STD-C <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-tutorial-decoding-inmarsat-std-c-egc-messages/> EGC geosynchronous satellites. * Listening to the ISS <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/listening-to-an-astronaut-transmitting-from-the-international-space-station/> (International Space Station). Furthermore, with an upconverter or V3 RTL-SDR dongle <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/store> to receive HF signals the applications are expanded to: * Listening to amateur radio hams on SSB with LSB/USB modulation. * Decoding digital amateur radio ham communications such as CW/PSK/RTTY/SSTV <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/receiving-sstv-with-rtl-sdr/> . * Receiving HF weatherfax. * Receiving digital radio mondiale shortwave radio <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/tutorial-drm-radio-using-rtl-sdr/> (DRM). * Listening to international shortwave radio. * Looking for RADAR signals like over the horizon (OTH) radar, and HAARP signals. Note that not all the applications listed may be legal in your country. Please be responsible. What is the RTL-SDR frequency range? This is dependent on the particular tuner variant used in the dongle, and the particular implementation. Some dongles, like our RTL-SDR Blog V3 also utilize the direct sampling mode which can enable reception below 28 MHz. Tuner Frequency range Elonics E4000 52 – 2200 MHz with a gap from 1100 MHz to 1250 MHz (varies) Rafael Micro R820T/2 24 – 1766 MHz (Can be improved to ~13 - 1864 MHz with experimental drivers <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/new-experimental-r820t-rtl-sdr-driver-tunes-13-mhz-lower/> ) Fitipower FC0013 22 – 1100 MHz Fitipower FC0012 22 – 948.6 MHz FCI FC2580 146 – 308 MHz and 438 – 924 MHz (gap in between) Table Source: Osmocom <http://sdr.osmocom.org/trac/wiki/rtl-sdr> As you can see from the table, the Elonics E4000 and Rafael Micro R820T dongles have the greatest frequency range.	[email protected]
Solar Effects	Solar Effects KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/o9JOy8mzvtg 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Solar Forecasts	Space Weather Solar Storm Forecast 04-30-2015 <https://youtu.be/0mzyYADjLUs> <https://youtu.be/0mzyYADjLUs> Solar Storm Forecast 04-30-2015 <https://youtu.be/0mzyYADjLUs> Earth is dodging solar storm bullets this week as the Sun launches four solar storms in Earth's view this week. Solar flares remain at a minimum with very fe... View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/0mzyYADjLUs> Preview by Yahoo SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids <http://www.spaceweather.com/> <http://www.spaceweather.com/> SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about mete... <http://www.spaceweather.com/> Learn to photograph Northern Lights like a pro. Sign up for Peter Rosen's Aurora Photo Courses in Abisko National Park. View on http://www.spaceweather.com <http://www.spaceweather.com/> Preview by Yahoo Homepage \| NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center <http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/> <http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/> Homepage \| NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction... <http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/> Space Weather Prediction Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration View on http://www.swpc.noaa.gov <http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Solar Propigation	For those interested in Solar Propagation, check out Tamitha Skov’s Videos. Tamitha Skov Space Weather Woman (videos) http://www.scieande.com/index.html Other information: http://www.spaceweather.com/ WM7D's Solar Resource Page http://www.wm7d.net/hamradio/solar/ * OVATION Auroral Forecast - Space Weather Prediction Center <http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/30-minute-aurora-forecast> * NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory <http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/> * Space Weather Tutorial by John A. Kennewell <http://www.spaceacademy.net.au/env/spwx/spwxtute.htm> * Daily Solar Values Report <http://www.wm7d.net/hamradio/solar/solar_values.shtml> (Last 180 days) * Historical Sunspot Charts <http://www.wm7d.net/hamradio/solar/historical.shtml> * Current Alerts and Warnings from NOAA <ftp://ftp.swpc.noaa.gov/pub/forecasts/ALTS.txt> * 27 day forcast from NOAA <http://www.wm7d.net/hamradio/solar/27d_forecast.shtml> * Click here for charts reflecting the past ten years <http://www.wm7d.net/hamradio/solar/past_cycle.shtml> * More solar images (from SOHO) <http://www.wm7d.net/hamradio/solar/soho_images.shtml> * C. Alex Young's "The Sun Today" site <http://www.thesuntoday.org/> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Solar Storm Forcast	Latest Solar Report from DR. Tamitha Skov. She points out current conditions and the effects their having on our radio communications. Great information. Thanks Dr. Skov. 73 AA0JK Solar Storm Forecast 03-10-2015 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HmR_iOcdGE> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HmR_iOcdGE> Solar Storm Forecast 03-10-2015 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HmR_iOcdGE> The Sun has kicked into high gear firing off no less than six M-flares in the past few days and launching several solar storms that might be partly Earth-dir... View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HmR_iOcdGE> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Speaker Mic Hole Missing - Baofeng UV-5R	Speaker Mic Hole Missing - Baofeng UV-5R <http://t.co/dVufW4rH5H> Speaker Mic Hole Missing - Baofeng UV-5R <https://youtu.be/QuW3fyMN7w4> <https://youtu.be/QuW3fyMN7w4> Speaker Mic Hole Missing - Baofeng UV-5R <https://youtu.be/QuW3fyMN7w4> Speaker Mic Hole Missing - Baofeng UV-5R View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/QuW3fyMN7w4> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Standing Wave Ratio explained	Standing Wave Ratio explained https://youtu.be/w1eE13UXAKs SWR Demystified David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> KE0OG 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
State of Colorado Radio Reference - Amateur Radio Re[eaters	State of Colorado Radio Reference - Amateur Radio http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?stid=8&tab=ham When programming your hand-held radio, this might help. Transfering data to spreadsheet for uploading. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Station Grounding	Station Grounding for Amateur Radio: Ask Dave Episode 8 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luy8XP8O390> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luy8XP8O390> Station Grounding for Amateur Radio: Ask Dave Episode 8 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luy8XP8O390> This Ask Dave episode focuses on grounding your amateur radio station, a topic of interest to many hams! View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luy8XP8O390> Preview by Yahoo Grounding <http://www.arrl.org/grounding> Grounding <http://www.arrl.org/grounding> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/grounding> Preview by Yahoo Grounding Systems for Amateur Radio Stations <http://www.ve3sqb.com/hamaerials/kf6gdj/> <http://www.ve3sqb.com/hamaerials/kf6gdj/> Grounding Systems for Amateur Radio Stations <http://www.ve3sqb.com/hamaerials/kf6gdj/> The Tech Bench Elmers Amateur Radio Society Club Station Callsign KF6GDJ Grounding Systems for Amateur Radio Stations View on http://www.ve3sqb.com <http://www.ve3sqb.com/hamaerials/kf6gdj/> Preview by Yahoo Wiring & Grounding <http://www.k0bg.com/wiring.html> <http://www.k0bg.com/wiring.html> Wiring & Grounding <http://www.k0bg.com/wiring.html> Last Modified: March 10, 2016 Contents: Introduction; Ground Loop; Power Connection Changes; Adequate Power; Expelling A Few Myths; Factory Powe... View on http://www.k0bg.com <http://www.k0bg.com/wiring.html> Preview by Yahoo chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html 73 AA0JK	[email protected]
Station Grounding for Amateur Radio	Station Grounding for Amateur Radio Station Grounding for Amateur Radio: Ask Dave Episode 8 <https://youtu.be/Luy8XP8O390> <https://youtu.be/Luy8XP8O390> Station Grounding for Amateur Radio: Ask Dave Episode 8 <https://youtu.be/Luy8XP8O390> This Ask Dave episode focuses on grounding your amateur radio station, a topic of interest to many hams! View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/Luy8XP8O390> Preview by Yahoo KE0OG 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Stealth Antennas	Stealth Antennas WM0G - Jack Ciaccia Link - http://hamlearningnet.org/dl/Stealth_Antennas.pdf 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Stealth HF Antenna for your HOA	Stealth HF Antenna for your HOA Yes it can be done! https://youtu.be/mLDeuEyV_qM 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Strating a Rag Chew Net - 10-meter performance last night	To those interested in the Rag Chew last night: I checked the solar outlook last night on qrz.com and 10-meter was rated poor for night time. The best I have seen it is fair during the night. I have seen 'good' during the daytime lately. I have been able to talk to the east coast with full quieting on FM on 10-meter. I have had good luck with NVIS on 80-meter. I work during the daytime so rag chewing is out for me during the day. I don't have a portable HF radio that I could use for the High Noon Net, but I hope to have one early next year. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Stuff You Need to Know to Set Up Your VHF/UHF Rig (#91)	Stuff You Need to Know to Set Up Your VHF/UHF Rig (#91) David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> KE0OG https://youtu.be/gbv6gpJGZ-8 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Summary Ham Learning Net 21090123	Good evening all, and thanks for a great net! We had a total of 20 checkins: AD0ZM Jim Net Control question about the antenna lengths in the dipole video AA0JK Fred updates on the dipole video posted earlier (see below) K7MAJ Michael - questions on using openspot2 as a link in mobile operations (see below) K0LAI Larry K6HJV Tom K0BAT Art AF0E Alex K1DBC Doron AA0DH DAve K0LPR Laneer KE0SIA Francis - new ham with a great question about using computers and radio to extend range KE0SZD Doug KE0THI Paul KD0YMG Jed - info about the Ft Collins CW group (see below) and a question about short range connections on 10m AD0WB Mike KE0SFC Matt W0GKR Ollie W4PRG Newell KD0WCR Russel AB8WN Pete info about 10m SSB Centennial net (see below) OpenSpot 2 hotspot https://www.sharkrf.com/products/openspot2/ 20m Homebrew dipole from Home Depot / Lowes Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P523GAymx7Q <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P523GAymx7Q> Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyhQMilOwVI <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyhQMilOwVI> CW practice net 28.040 Tuesdays 20:00 by Ft Collins CW group https://groups.io/g/fococw https://fococw.com/ https://groups.io/g/fococw/wiki/Home 10m Centennial net 28.340SSB Mondays, 19:00 Disclaimer: Links and references to products, services, or nets are not intended as an endorsement by the Denver Radio Club, or the Ham Radio Learning net. They are provided for convenience of individuals interested in the topics.	[email protected]
Summits on the air with the QRP KX3	Summits on the air with the QRP KX3 https://youtu.be/iBYjGdSQUAk 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Super Duper Computer	Abbott and Costello....real hams! You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on... If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, 'Who's on First?' might have turned out something like this: COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou. ABBOTT: Your computer? COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou. ABBOTT: What about Windows? COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here? ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows? COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows? ABBOTT: Wallpaper. COSTELLO: Never mind the windows.. I need a computer and software. ABBOTT: Software for Windows? COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have? ABBOTT: Office. COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything? ABBOTT: I just did. COSTELLO: You just did what? ABBOTT: Recommend something. COSTELLO: You recommended something? ABBOTT: Yes. COSTELLO: For my office? ABBOTT: Yes. COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office? ABBOTT: Office. COSTELLO: Yes, for my office! ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.. COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need? ABBOTT: Word. COSTELLO: What word? ABBOTT: Word in Office. COSTELLO: The only word in office is office. ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows. COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows? ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'. COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with? ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have? ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: I need money to track my money? ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer. COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer? ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer? ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge. COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much? ABBOTT: One copy. COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money? ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money. COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money? ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT! (A few days later) ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off? ABBOTT: Click on 'START'............. (Author unknown)	[email protected]
SWR Changes Caused by a Pyhsical Change	I found this little article on SWR changes. An SWR anomaly....that suddenly popped up!! • AmateurRadio.com <http://www.amateurradio.com/an-swr-anomaly-that-suddenly-popped-up/> <http://www.amateurradio.com/an-swr-anomaly-that-suddenly-popped-up/> An SWR anomaly....that suddenly popped up!! • Am... <http://www.amateurradio.com/an-swr-anomaly-that-suddenly-popped-up/> SWR on 15m...and hoping to see it again on 20mDuring the CQ WW CW contest last weekend the SWR on my K3 was jumping around from 1.4, 1.6, 1.3 and ... View on http://www.amateurradio.com <http://www.amateurradio.com/an-swr-anomaly-that-suddenly-popped-up/> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Technician Class License class just started	Just saw this in my e-mail. New Class for Technician Class License - Brighton Class is scheduled starting 1900 hours on Monday October 3, Oct 10, Oct 17, Tuesday October 25. Test Day Tuesday Nov 1. Brighton Police Department training room 3401 East Bromley Lane Free parking. Take elevator to basement. Signs will be posted. Instruction Text: ARRL Technical Licensing Guide Taught by: AC0EX - Don Info: 303-452-1680	[email protected]
Technician Class now forming	Just today Don (KC0ZRM) told us about a new Technician class that is forming. The info was just posted on our website <http://www.hamlearningnet.org/> ; here are the particulars in case you know someone who might be interested: Dates: June 11th through July 16th (Monday Evenings only, testing session will be held on the 16th of July). Location: Brighton Police Department (3401 E. Bromley Lane, Brighton, 80601) – Training Room (down 1 floor next to elevator). Text: The ARRL text will be used, contact instructors before class to purchase at $25, or purchase it at HRO for $29.95. Reserve your spot, contact Angee, AC0EW at [email protected] . Note from the instructors: A class schedule and copies of class power-point will be handed out on the first night. If you are unable to attend all sessions, just let us know and study on your own, and bring questions to us by email or to next class. We will remain after and will be there early to answer any questions. As always, testing session on July 16th will be open for anyone and will offer all levels (Technician, General, Extra) of tests. Don told us on the net that these are excellent instructors, he highly recommends their classes. Thanks for passing the information along, Don, and if you know of any classes, please let me know and I'll get it posted on our HamLearningNet.org website. 73, Becky, KD0AOE	[email protected]
Test Equipment	Test Equipment KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/ppT6yLcp0xU 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
The Alpha EZ Military Antenna	The Alpha EZ Military Antenna The Alpha EZ Military Antenna For 6-80 Meters https://youtu.be/Qie3ynllJ3c The Alpha EZ-Military Antenna For 6-80 Meters is a great antenna for those that live in an HOA community, apartment and condos. Easy setup for emergency deployment and field day use. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The Anatomy of a CW QSO	Ask Dave 14: The Anatomy of a CW QSO <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY6Q9_Qmk8Q> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY6Q9_Qmk8Q> Ask Dave 14: The Anatomy of a CW QSO <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY6Q9_Qmk8Q> The Ask Dave series answers your questions about amateur radio, with emphasis on those posed by newcomers to the hobby. This video breaks down a... View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY6Q9_Qmk8Q> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The CW Operators’ Club	The CW Operators’ Club http://www.cwops.org/index.html 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The CW Renaissance	Ask Dave Episode 13: The CW Renaissance <http://dcasler.com/2016/01/07/ask-dave-episode-13-the-cw-renaissance/> <http://dcasler.com/2016/01/07/ask-dave-episode-13-the-cw-renaissance/> Ask Dave Episode 13: The CW Renaissance <http://dcasler.com/2016/01/07/ask-dave-episode-13-the-cw-renaissance/> The Ask Dave videos answer your questions about ham radio, particularly questions from those new to the hobby. This video explores CW—the Morse C... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2016/01/07/ask-dave-episode-13-the-cw-renaissance/> Preview by Yahoo Code Practice Files <http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files> Code Practice Files <http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/code-practice-files> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The CW Renaissance	Ask Dave Episode 13: The CW Renaissance <http://dcasler.com/2016/01/07/ask-dave-episode-13-the-cw-renaissance/> <http://dcasler.com/2016/01/07/ask-dave-episode-13-the-cw-renaissance/> Ask Dave Episode 13: The CW Renaissance <http://dcasler.com/2016/01/07/ask-dave-episode-13-the-cw-renaissance/> The Ask Dave videos answer your questions about ham radio, particularly questions from those new to the hobby. This video explores CW—the Morse C... View on dcasler.com <http://dcasler.com/2016/01/07/ask-dave-episode-13-the-cw-renaissance/> Preview by Yahoo ARRL Learning Morse Code <http://www.arrl.org/learning-morse-code> Learning Morse Code <http://www.arrl.org/learning-morse-code> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/learning-morse-code> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The CW Renaissance	The CW Renaissance https://youtu.be/D_oXTSQ4AGk The Anatomy of a CW QSO https://youtu.be/UY6Q9_Qmk8Q 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The future of the Learning Net	Will be discussed tonight. After 5 1/2 years, I am ready to pass the torch to someone else. The Learning Net is all about user participation, so it is up to you to decide if it will continue. To the newly licensed: You are qualified. My Elmer, Rob, K0RAR, encouraged me, and the first Learning Net went on the air after I had been licensed for all of 6 weeks. Rob was our Elmer until he moved out of state. Perhaps a couple of you would like to take on the duties of NCS and trade off so one person isn't shouldering the entire net, or other ideas may come up. Maybe the Learning Net will end. It is all up to you: the participants. Trying to get Elmers has been a struggle, maybe the net just needs new blood. So tune in at at 7:30pm on the 145.490 linked with the 448.625, both with a negative offset and a tone of 100. 73, Becky, KD0AOE P.S. My last net will be December 12th.	[email protected]
The Intrepid World of QRP	The Intrepid World of QRP https://youtu.be/Ug8q5epnuNM David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> KE0OG 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The Mighty Rhombic, the King of Antennas	The Mighty Rhombic, the King of Antennas David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> Published on Apr 11, 2018 There was a time, back in the 1930s and 1940s, when the rhombic antenna was the king. A remarkable antenna that had phenomenal directivity and an extraordinarily low elevation angle made it the antenna of choice for point-to-point HF links. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The Mighty Rhombic, the King of Antennas	The Mighty Rhombic, the King of Antennas https://youtu.be/fmWlOisao-I David Casler <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBtYooQdmNzq63eID8RaLQ> Published on Apr 11, 2018 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The Sun Finally Quiets Down	The Sun Finally Quiets Down TamithaSkov <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXjdDQ-db0xz8f4PKgKsag> https://youtu.be/uV-cUgbB3Ec Solar Up Date 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The Ultimate Bugout Mobile Portable Ham Radio Survival Setup	The Ultimate Bugout Mobile Portable Ham Radio Survival Setup https://youtu.be/veij7M7tZzk Note: Those living in antenna restriction areas, apartments, etc, may find these antennas useful. No need for large elaborate HF antennas to work HF. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
The World of Amateur Radio-Amateur Radio Vintage Film	The World of Amateur Radio-Amateur Radio Vintage Film https://youtu.be/5CVnzNNSsdU 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
This Wednesday's Topic	Hi, all! Bud K0HVA will report on Jim K0TOR's HF demonstration and radio operation at W0NT (Waterton Amateur Radio Society) ham shack near Lockheed-Martin facility. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Thoughts on Mobile Inteference	K0BG's Thoughts on Mobile Interference <http://p1k.arrl.org/~mgruber/mobile/k0bg_mobile_thoughts.pdf> At ﬁrst blush, it would appear that installing HF and/or VHF radios into a vehicle (of any ilk) will present insurmountable obstacles, with respect to RFI. The real truth is, you will experience more problems with the vehicle interfering with you, than you will interfering with it. However, you have to follow a few basic rules. Let's look at both sides of the issue. Modern vehicles contain all manner of electronic circuitry, with the majority being digital. Due to their inherent design, these devices emit spurious signals throughout the amateur HF spectrum and beyond. Ignition systems, although not strictly digital, are by far the most prevalent with respect to RFI. They are not the only offenders, however. More and more vehicles are being equipped with integrated control systems. These systems use a common buss (or busses) to carry digital signals between the various control systems. A good example are vehicle stability systems. While they have their own “black box”, they receive and transmit data to and from the antilock brake system. These data busses tend to produce birdies rather than hash like ignition systems do. There is another aspect of vehicle RFI which needs to be mentioned, and that is the level of emitted RFI. Hybrid vehicles are certainly the worse offenders. Some hybrids are so RFI pervasive, you can hear them from blocks away. Imagine trying to operate from one! Other than shunning hybrids, buying one speciﬁc vehicle and/or model isnʼt a sure-ﬁre cure for RFI. Fact is, otherwise two, identical vehicles can emit far different levels of RFI. A common suggestion is to take a small, pocket AM radio to the dealer with you as a means of checking for RFI. That doesnʼt work well as what you hear on the AM broadcast band, may be far different than what you hear on the HF bands. It should be noted, that transportation vehicles are exempt from Part 15 R&R (albeit the FCC recommends the standard be followed), so that recourse isnʼt open to us. Contrary to popular belief, it is almost impossible to damage any on-board digital devices, albeit you might cause them to hiccup under certain conditions (more on this below). This document (ES- XW7T-1A278-AC) from Ford Motor Company, contains the engineering speciﬁcations for digital devices made for their OEM consumption. Theyʼre not much different from those of other automobile manufacturers. A quick once over of the requirements will illustrate why automotive, on-board devices are nearly RFI bulletproof. One might ask then, why so much anecdotal information to the contrary exists on the web, with respect to damaging on-board electronics? There is a simple reason, and it is this; Far too many amateurs do not take the time to correctly and properly, install and wire their gear. And when they arenʼt installed correctly, RFI issues abound. Almost without exception, vehicle manufacturers offer radio installation guidelines, and hereʼs Ford Motor Companyʼs; http://www.fordemc.com/docs/download/Mobile_Radio_Guide.pdf. Unfortunately, they arenʼt always followed. As a result, it is not uncommon to experience a ground loop, which is one of the toughest problems to solve, as they mimic RFI when theyʼre not. As alluded to above, RF induced into the vehicleʼs wiring, ground loops, and common mode currents can and do effect the various sensors the control CPUs use. If the installation in question follows the manufacturers guide lines, the occurrences of such maladies are greatly reduced, but still may occur. Fortunately, we have devices and methodologies to quell them. Ferrite cores are wonderful devices, especially the split bead types which can be snapped over existing cabling. Doing so turns them into RF chokes, and if applied correctly, the RFI is suppressed. Although not addressed by the installation guides, there are other procedures which will help reduce the level of RFI, both in and out. One of those is bonding. Bonding (RF grounding) the exhaust system to the frame of the vehicle is a typical example, as are doors, hoods, and trunk lids. Doing so often reduces ignition RFI to a respectable level. By following the manufacturerʼs recommended installation and wiring guide lines, avoiding temporary mounting means (especially antennas), proper use ferrites and bonding, and you can safely install amateur radio gear in any motor vehicle without fear or reprisal.	[email protected]
Tonight's Net	Hi All, If we have time tonight, I would like to discuss the often overlooked workhorse of any radio setup - the power supply. What works, what is needed and what to avoid. Thanks, Jim	[email protected]
Tools For learning Morse Code CW	Tools For learning Morse Code CW https://youtu.be/EJzjerNJGrA 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Topics and notes 4-1-2015	4-01-15 What did you miss and additional information on Wednesday’s net. Topics: K0LAI Raspberry pie B K0LAI. Intel’s “Compute Stick” is a full Windows or Linux PC in an HDMI dongle Intel’s “Compute Stick” is a full Windows or Linux PC in an HDMI dongle <http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/intels-compute-stick-is-a-full-windows-or-linux-pc-in-an-hdmi-dongle/> <http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/intels-compute-stick-is-a-full-windows-or-linux-pc-in-an-hdmi-dongle/> Intel’s “Compute Stick” is a full Windows or Linux PC in... <http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/intels-compute-stick-is-a-full-windows-or-linux-pc-in-an-hdmi-dongle/> Atom-powered stick comes with Windows for $149 or Linux for $89. View on arstechnica.com <http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/01/intels-compute-stick-is-a-full-windows-or-linux-pc-in-an-hdmi-dongle/> Preview by Yahoo K0NNN Dave excess coax in line, make an RF choke. Keep unwanted RF out of the shack. Ugly balun BALUNS: What they do and how they do it. By W7EL "BALUNS: What they do and how they do it." By W7EL This is probably the best document one can read in order to begin to understand what a balun is supposed to do, and to learn which technologies actually do work. THIS version has highlighting by DJ0IP Baluns What They Do And How They Do It b[...] <http://dj0ip.de/app/download/5795872615/Baluns+What+They+Do+And+How+They+Do+It+by+W7EL-highlighted.pdf> PDF-Dokument [768.7 KB] K0LPR Lynaire update on fan dipole and latest DX contacts An introduction to gray-line DXing http://www.robkalmeijer.nl/techniek/electronica/radiotechniek/hambladen/qst/1992/11/page80/index.html <http://www.robkalmeijer.nl/techniek/electronica/radiotechniek/hambladen/qst/1992/11/page80/index.html> http://dx.qsl.net/propagation/greyline.html <http://dx.qsl.net/propagation/greyline.html> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/0683033.pdf Coax to shack special: Every one chimed in with recommendation’s, MFJ, pre made Home brew, and pro-retrofit. KD0YMG Jed’s Off-center dipole project. http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/0683033.pdf <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/0683033.pdf> The off-center dipole multi-band antenna http://gx4crc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/OCF-Dipole.pdf Adjusting antenna for resonance, SWR, see Ham Nation episode #170, Gordon West fabricates a 10 Meter dipole using zip line. Note how he adjusts the length to obtain resonance. He does not cut the wire, rather moves the end insulator and lets the excess length remain (pig tail). This accommodates future adjustment needs. Don’t get caught in the old, “cut it twice and it’s still too short” syndrome. KD0WMO tower and butternut HF5B antenna project Sloper for 40-80M. Off-topic: Brewing Beer. Bring your Stein over to Larry’s. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Topics for Dec. 3, 2014	Hi, all! Here are the topics that were discussed on Dec. 3, 2014. 1) KE0OG on Youtube.com has video classes for technician, general and extra licenses. 2) Some band condition websites for DX DX cluster - dxwatch.com <http://www.dxwatch.com> DX cluster - dxwatch.com <http://www.dxwatch.com> The watchlist is availabe for http://www.dxwatch.com users, please login to access your watchlist. View on http://www.dxwatch.com <http://www.dxwatch.com> Preview by Yahoo http://bandconditions.com http://dxsummit.fi http://dxheat.com http://pskreporter.info http://hamspots.net/3bjt/ KD0DUJ posted a separate message on APCO-25 radios. 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Topics for the Learning Net	What topics would you most like to see presented during the Learning Net? * Mobile radios and their use * HR radios and their use * Base station radios and their use * Emergency / Disaster preparation * Vertical antennas * Horizontal antennas * Magnetic loop antennas * Portable antennas * Radio Go-Kits * DX-ing * SDR * DMR * D-Star * QRP Operation * Morse Code * Other 73, AA0JK Fred elmer.w0tx.org	[email protected]
Topics from This Week's Net	We had two principle items of discussion: 1) The use of a SWR meter inline on the antenna feed-line on a permanent or temporary basis. Also the use of the meter in a mobile situation. 2) Weathering effects on antenna connections and feed-lines due to UV at high altitudes. 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Transmission Lines	Transmission Lines KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/2kV6s49utSA 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Trouble Free HF Antenna For The Apartment Dwelling Ham	http://www.amateurradio.com/trouble-free-hf-antenna-for-the-apartment-dwelling-ham/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+amateurradiocom+%28AmateurRadio.com%29	[email protected]
Troubleshooting HF Setup Issues	Troubleshooting HF Settings, Dave KE0OG. Ask Dave #16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z03frkyTGT4 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
TS-440S Filters and Memory Battery	Kenwood YK-88SN 1.8 Kz narrow SSB filter KENWOOD YK-88C CW FILTER ebay The lithium battery (memory backup) used in the Kenwood TS-440S DigiKey part number P025-ND as an alternative battery 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
TS-590 and Yaesu FT-60 Product Reviews	Kenwood TS-590 http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=ts590+kenwood&view=detail&&mid=B2F806AC7FE181F8F900B2F806AC7FE181F8F900 Kenwood TS-590S Product Reviews <http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9266> <http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9266> Kenwood TS-590S Product Reviews <http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9266> I purchased my TS-590 in late 2011. The radio has a reputation for being a very good CW rig with a great receiver. View on http://www.eham.net <http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/9266> Preview by Yahoo http://manual.kenwood.com/files/4f46bfdf6b75c.pdf <http://manual.kenwood.com/files/4f46bfdf6b75c.pdf> Yaesu FT-60 Programing: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Yaesu+FT-60&view=detail&&mid=55520E83FF472139B46D55520E83FF472139B46D Review: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Yaesu+FT-60&view=detail&&mid=BCFBFA32DB72B4BAA521BCFBFA32DB72B4BAA521&rvsmid=55520E83FF472139B46D55520E83FF472139B46D&fsscr=0 <http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Yaesu+FT-60&view=detail&&mid=BCFBFA32DB72B4BAA521BCFBFA32DB72B4BAA521&rvsmid=55520E83FF472139B46D55520E83FF472139B46D&fsscr=0> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4286 <http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4286> http://www.manualslib.com/manual/339742/Yaesu-Ft-60r.html <http://www.manualslib.com/manual/339742/Yaesu-Ft-60r.html> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Tunable Antennas	Tunable Antennas If you start out your amateur radio hobby at the Technician level you likely learned the importance of getting a good match between your rig and your antenna. You achieve this by having a resonant antenna. In the VHF and UHF worlds this is indeed important. But as you move into HF you might discover that having a resonant antenna is far less important. There are several reasons for this; 1. at these lower frequencies it is far more difficult to have a single antenna, even for a single band, with sufficient bandwidth to give you a low SWR across the entire band 2. HF antennas are large relative to VHF and UHF antennas and therefore they present challenges to get up and fly 3. many newer HF rigs come with built-in tuners and for those who don’t have a built-in tuner an outboard tuner is fairly inexpensive and easy to use So considering all three points here, we can ask ourselves why do we care if our HF antenna is resonant. Isn’t it more important that it; 1. fit our property 2. is tunable across the bands we want to work 3. radiates well 4. receives well And I’ll tell you the answer to all four questions is a resounding Yes. Think about this – The maximum power transfer theorem works just as well for a non-resonant antenna as it does for a resonant antenna. In plain speak, a non-resonant antenna will radiate as much power as a resonant antenna… providing there is an impedance match to the transmitter. So simply put, you don’t need a resonant antenna to transmit your best signal. Now it is true that a non-resonant antenna will have a greatly different radiation pattern than a resonant one. So we must ask, does this matter to us? And for most of us the answer is No. Why is that? It’s because of a combination of things; 1. we can seldom get an antenna up high enough to realize the modeled radiation patterns 2. we have almost no way of truly knowing the quality of the ground in and surrounding our property and in the adjacent near field 3. we are limited by the size and dimensions of our property as to what we can fly and how it can be oriented Taken together what we find here is we have an imperfect location of our antenna. And that means that any antenna we fly will have odd and difficult to predict radiation patterns. Do we care? Maybe. But not as much as you might think. The idea is to work stations. And as long as we’re working stations we’re doing Ham radio. So what do we really need to work stations? First, we need to hear them. And setting aside propagation conditions (which we can’t control) and man-made noise (which we have some control of) what hearing stations takes is some piece of metal that is placed in front of the incoming wave front. And at HF, more metal means more wave capture. Since most of us use wire antennas lets stick to wire being the metal refereed to here. A longer wire antenna will capture more of the wave front of the incoming signal. And since hearing stations is the first order of business in working them, that means our first objective is to get as much wire up as we can. A basic dipole antenna is a single element, separated and fed at the middle point, strung in a straight line. But for most city or suburban lots a straight line does not offer us the opportunity to get up all the wire we can. To do that we have to bend those wires. Popular variations of bent dipoles are inverted V’s, perimeter antennas, Z shapes, dropped legs, and inverted L’s. All of these provide you with the opportunity to have more wire up than just a flat-top dipole. Don’t be stuck on the idea that a dipole has to be flat and straight. Shape it as needed to get up the biggest (read, longest) dipole you can. Back to working stations… the second order of business is to get as much of the signal coming out of your transmitter radiating from your antenna as possible. This means minimizing losses. Your transmission line is your first concern where loss is involved. Coax is great. Easy to manage. Easy to route. Easy to get into a building. But all this easy comes at a cost. A coax with a high SWR on it is a very lousy transmission line. As much as half of your transmitter power can be wasted. A better option is open-wire, mostly referred to as ladder-line, transmission line. Ladder-line has far less loss at high SWR than does coax. And while it presents a few different challenges in routing and getting into the building these are not insurmountable. And ladder-line weighs less than coax so it is far easier to support. To get a dipole fed with ladder-line requires little more than placing some sort of insulator in the middle of the dipole and soldering the ladder-line legs to each side. Routing ladder-line requires you keep it a few inches away from metal, Ie. tower legs, aluminum siding, metal windows, rain gutters and spouts, other cables. Note I typed inches, not feet. Getting into the building can be done just by drilling a suitably sized hole and bring it in. Or, like we do with our W3-HF-MB antenna, transition to coax before entering the building. Here are a few tips for working with ladder-line; * try to avoid copper coated steel, CCS, type ladder-line. Solid copper is far superior in all aspects * twist your ladder-line so that you impart about one full twist every 4″ to 6″ inches – this helps reduce wind sway and snow/ice build-up * keep it away from surrounding metal objects – 4″ long 1/2″ PVC standoffs (you can make these cheap) work just fine * if you choose to transition to coax, place a 1:1 current balun (like the W3-HF-B1) at the transition point – this will not only help keep RF out of your shack but will also reduce man-made noise! And this then leaves us with tuners… If your HF rig has an internal tuner than you can likely get the rig to match to anything 3:1 SWR or less. That means having an antenna that doesn’t present greater than a 3:1 SWR at any frequency you intend to transmit on. A good choice here is a ZS6BKW like the W3-HF-MB. If you have an external tuner in the shack, any dipole cut to any non-resonant length and fed with ladder-line will work for you. If you have an external auto-tuner, and you’re willing to place it outdoors, you get two options; 1) place it at the point your transition from ladder-line to coax, or, 2) place it at the center of the dipole. Summing up here; Resonant antennas are fine for single band use but may not be your best choice. Non-resonant antennas give you greater flexibility is the antennas’ orientation and give you the opportunity to get a bigger capture area for received signals. Ladder-line is a more efficient transmission line than coax – more of your signal gets to the radiating elements of your antenna when you feed it with ladder-line. A tuner, internal, desk-top, or external is your friend. 73 de W3 Tunable Antennas <http://www.w3antennas.com/tunable-antennas/> <http://www.w3antennas.com/tunable-antennas/> Tunable Antennas <http://www.w3antennas.com/tunable-antennas/> Notes on selecting the better HF antenna for your Ham radio station. View on http://www.w3antennas.com <http://www.w3antennas.com/tunable-antennas/> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Tune in to space with a homemade yagi antenna	Listening to Satellites with a Homemade Yagi Antenna Tune in to space with a homemade yagi antenna. https://i1.wp.com/cdn.makezine.com/uploads/2012/12/yagi-antenna.jpg 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
TWIT (This Week in Tech) has a new TV program on Ham Radio	Thanks to Bill, AV0VC, for passing this along: HAM Nation is the new TWIT show about ham radio. Bob Heil, with various co-hosts and guests will cover the excitement and importance of ham radio - from tossing an antenna wire in a tree allowing you to talk to the world, to the importance of ham radio operators in time of disasters. HAM Nation airs live each Tuesday at 6:00 PT/ 9:00ET on http://live.twit.tv. Joe Walsh (The Eagles) WB6ACU wrote the theme song. Look for HAM NATION on the website and watch the video feed. http://twit.cachefly.net/video/hn/hn0001/hn0001_h264b_864x480_500.mp4 73 Rick W0RIC	[email protected]
Upcoming related events	Here's a couple of upcoming events that weren't mentioned on the last net. Thanks and 73, K1DBC, Doron ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colorado QRP Club, Inc.W0CQC & N0CQC http://www.coloradoqrpclub.org/ Our next regular meeting will take place on Saturday, March 9th, 2019 at 10:30 am You don't have to be a member - everyone is welcome! Meeting Location: Koelbel <https://arapahoelibraries.org/locations/KO/> Library <https://arapahoelibraries.org/locations/KO/> (Arapahoe Libraries) 5955 South Holly Street, Centennial, CO 80121 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Koelbel+Library+(Arapahoe+Libraries)/@39.609347,-104.925026,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9b1d49f73420e3b5!8m2!3d39.6089333!4d-104.9236206?hl=en-US> <http://www.coloradoqrpclub.org/images/temp/ae7ax_qrp_rig.jpg> Subject/Guest Speaker: Marshall Emm, N1FN, traces the history of telegraphy and telegraph instruments that revolutionized long distance communication and is still going strong well into its second century of use. (Our meetings usually end with an optional luncheon at a nearby southeast Metro area restaurant for a lot of fun chat and food!) DIRECTIONS: (Click on this Google logo for directions) Arapahoe <https://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/locations/list/> Libraries <https://arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/locations/list/> <https://www.google.com/maps/place/Koelbel+Library+(Arapahoe+Libraries)/@39.609347,-104.925026,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9b1d49f73420e3b5!8m2!3d39.6089333!4d-104.9236206?hl=en-US> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2019 Tenth SARA Western Conference will be held in Boulder, Colorado, USA The 2019 (tenth) Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers (SARA) Western Conference will be held at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Center Green conference facility in Boulder, Colorado on March 23 to 24, 2019. UCAR is the management organization that manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) for the National Science Foundation. Information about UCAR and NCAR is available here: https://www.ucar.edu <https://www.ucar.edu/> The Conference will be preceded by a tour of the NCAR Mesa High Altitude Observatory (HAO) on Friday, March 22, 2019. HAO conducts research and provides community support and facilities in the following areas: Geospace Frontiers and Solar Frontiers. Additional information on HAO can be found here: https://www2.hao.ucar.edu <https://www2.hao.ucar.edu/> <http://www.radio-astronomy.org/sites/default/files/img1_0.jpg> We are pleased to have Scott Mcintosh, the Director of the NCAR High Altitude Observatory (HAO), give the keynote speech at the Center Green conference facility on Saturday. Scott achieved a first-class honors degree in Mathematics and Physics (1991-1995) and PhD in Astrophysics (1995-1998) at the University of Glasgow. He was a HAO post-doctoral fellow in NCAR’s Advanced Study Program from 1999 to 2001. Scott’s primary field of research lies in the understanding of how magnetism, mass, and energy are transported from the Sun's convective interior to shape and fill the solar system in which we live. The Tenth SARA Western Conference is a guest of NCAR, and is being facilitated by Lory Mitchell Wingate, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, UCAR, who has made the facilities available to SARA and will be in attendance during all sessions to provide access. You may remember Lory as the keynote speaker at the 2016 SARA Eastern Conference, and she also hosted SARA in Socorro, NM, at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Jansky Very Large Array (JVLA) during the 2017 SARA Western Conference. http://www.radio-astronomy.org/node/301 https://www.facebook.com/groups/coloradoarrl/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I also forgot to mention another great youtuber on our last net, he's another local as well, Steve, WG0AT https://twitter.com/wG0AT youtube.com/goathiker <http://t.co/eC7hiFLUOS> Steve/wG0AT is an Outdoor Adventurer & Ham Radio #QRP enthusiast via #SOTA (Summits On The Air). Hiking the Rockies with his Pack Goat trail buddies "Peanut" and "Boo"	[email protected]
Update on Dave Casler’s Extra Class Videos	Update on Dave Casler’s Extra Class Videos Dave, KE0OG, has added “Digital Protocols and Modes,” to the Extra Class lesson list. Those who are working on their upgrade to Extra, will find these very helpful. (ARRL Extra Class License Manual Section 8-1). Amateur Extra Class Ham License – On-Line Help for Your Self Study <http://ke0og.net/extra> <http://ke0og.net/extra> Amateur Extra Class Ham License – On-Line Help for... <http://ke0og.net/extra> You may have been redirected here from http://www.ke0og.net/extra. You're in the right place! By popular demand, I am adding a set of videos to help you upgrade from ... View on ke0og.net <http://ke0og.net/extra> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Update: ARRL Revises Proposed Changes to Articles of Association and By-Laws	CQ Amateur Radio January 12, 2018 Update: ARRL Revises Proposed Changes to Articles of Association and By-Laws The ARRL Executive Committee is scaling back proposed changes to its Articles of Association and By-Laws after a release of their preliminary versions caused a firestorm among League members and affiliated clubs. http://cqnewsroom.blogspot.com/2018/01/update-arrl-revises-proposed-changes-to.html 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Updating Firmware one the Icom IC-7300	Updating Firmware one the Icom IC-7300 https://youtu.be/TliiV72KSlQ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
US Amateurs Operating Overseas	US Amateurs Operating Overseas http://www.arrl.org/us-amateurs-operating-overseas Information for US Amateurs Travelling Abroad chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html Reciprocal Operating Countries List http://www.arrl.org/bilateral-reciprocal-agreements 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
US Navy Explores Amateur Radio as a Training Adjunct	US Navy Explores Amateur Radio as a Training Adjunct http://www.arrl.org/news/view/us-navy-explores-amateur-radio-as-a-training-adjunct 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Using a Baofeng Handheld Transceiver to work Amateur Radio Satellites (AMSAT)	Using a Baofeng Handheld Transceiver to work Amateur Radio Satellites (AMSAT) http://www.friendlyskies.net/hamradio/using-a-baofeng-handheld-transceiver-to-work-amateur-radio-satellites-amsat 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo32.gif>	[email protected]
Using APRS for checkins	Have we ever tried using APRS for check ins? It seems like it could help cut down on the time needed for checkins, as well as help to get more correct info. I have just tested it with http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/entermsg.cgi and https://aprs.fi/?c=message&call=K1DBC&limit=50. An APRS message can be sent from an APRS enabled device or from the web, at the findu.com link previously listed. It would be sent to the net controllers call sign, they would need to have an APRS enabled device, or they can signup for a free account at aprs.fi, and receive the messages there. I just tested it by sending a message in that way and am able to see it in aprs.fi. I can mention it in tonight's net, and if possible, I would like to try it for next weeks learning net just to see if it garners any attention and/or helps with the check in process. 7 3, K1DBC Doron	[email protected]
Using CHIRP to Program your Handheld Ham Radios	Using CHIRP to Program your Handheld Ham Radios Dave Casler KE0OG https://youtu.be/Mrpqq-xi00g 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Using the ARRL QSL Bureau Service	Using the ARRL QSL Bureau Service ARRL Outgoing QSL Service http://www.arrl.org/files/file/On%20the%20Air/QSL%20Bureau/Outgoing%20QSL%20Bureau%202011.pdf ARRL Incoming QSL Service http://www.arrl.org/files/file/QSL/Incoming%20QSL.pdf	[email protected]
Using UZ7HO and RMS Express	I tested the soundmodem program from UZ7HO with RMS Express to connect to an RMS station and to send and receive email via the Winlink system. I was able to do so successfully. First to set up the soundmodem program, one has to go to the Device settings and enable the KISS Server Port on port 8100. The appropriate sound card interface for input and output should be set, and the correct COM port for the PTT should be set Under Modem settings one must select VHF AX.25 1200bd for the VHF band on Channel A. In the Denver area the two RMS stations are on 145.05 MHz. These stations are: N4ATA-10 K0NTS-10 Depending on your location in the Denver Metro area, you may need to do a VIA DRL in the RMS Express connection. The Denver Radio League digipeater is south of the Metro area on a mountain top and has good coverage over the Metro area. The RMS Express session should use the Packet Winlink for the connection. In the Winlink connection session use 'Direct' or 'Digipeater' as appropriate. If using the digipeater mode, you must include the Vias after the final RMS station. I just put in DRL for the DRL digipeater after the RMS station ID. In the session setup I chose KISS for the Packet TNC Type. The TNC model is 'Normal'. The serial port is 'TCP'. The host is 127.0.0.1 and port is 8100. I select 1200 baud for the parameters and let it default to everything else. I hit update and the software will reset and attempt to connect to the soundmodem software. I then start the connection session and I connected to N4ATA-10 via DRL. It worked. I sent an email to one of my email addresses and received it within 30 seconds. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
UTC Time	Radio Time is UTC: AD#24 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWkHS6K0jzw?rel=0&w=640&h=360> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWkHS6K0jzw?rel=0&w=640&h=360> Radio Time is UTC: AD#24 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWkHS6K0jzw?rel=0&w=640&h=360> What time do hams use the world around? Radio time! And that's Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This video explains what UTC is and why it's used worldwid... View on http://www.youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWkHS6K0jzw?rel=0&w=640&h=360> Preview by Yahoo	[email protected]
Vanity Call Signs	The subject of getting a Vanity Call Sign came up, and the April QST page 13 addressed the subject. Vanity Call Signs <http://www.arrl.org/vanity-call-signs> Vanity Call Signs <http://www.arrl.org/vanity-call-signs> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/vanity-call-signs> Preview by Yahoo Applying for a Vanity Call <http://www.arrl.org/applying-for-a-vanity-call> Applying for a Vanity Call <http://www.arrl.org/applying-for-a-vanity-call> The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources. View on http://www.arrl.org <http://www.arrl.org/applying-for-a-vanity-call> Preview by Yahoo RadioQTH Amateur Radio Vanity License Search <http://www.radioqth.net/> <http://www.radioqth.net/> RadioQTH Amateur Radio Vanity License Search <http://www.radioqth.net/> FCC DATA View on http://www.radioqth.net <http://www.radioqth.net/> Preview by Yahoo Hope this helps, 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
VE Testing for September	VE Testing for September, Denver Metro and Front Range. Amateur Radio License Exam in Your Area http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/search/page:1/Location.state:CO/model:Event EXAM SESSION 09/03/2016 \| Englewood CO 80110-2373 <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/englewood-co-80110-2373-89> Sponsor: South Metro VE Team Location: Englewood Public Library Time: 10:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: David L. Avery (303) 795-5718 Email: [email protected] EXAM SESSION 09/03/2016 \| Woodland Park CO 80863-3101 <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/woodland-park-co-80863-3101-17> Sponsor: Mountain ARC Location: Woodland Park Library Time: 10:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: Dean F. Buckhouse (719) 748-3848 EXAM SESSION 09/08/2016 \| Louisville CO 80027-1130 <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/louisville-co-80027-1130-92> Sponsor: Boulder ARC Location: Church of Latter Day Saints (Room 20) Time: 7:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: Philip E. OKunewick (303) 273-5956 EXAM SESSION 09/10/2016 \| Denver CO 80202-9999 <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/denver-co-80202-9999-43> Sponsor: Mile Hi VE Team Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Parish Hall) Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: Karen K. Schultz (303) 437-9689 Email: [email protected] EXAM SESSION 09/10/2016 \| Loveland CO 80538-7018 <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/loveland-co-80538-7018-15> Sponsor: NCARC, LRA & W0BFD Location: All Saints Episcopal Church Time: 9:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: Michael B. Hickerson (970) 988-9459 Email: [email protected] EXAM SESSION 09/17/2016 \| Denver CO 80202 <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/denver-co-80202-11> Sponsor: Patriot VE Team Location: Red Cross Time: 3:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed) Learn More <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/denver-co-80202-11> Contact: Nicholas J. Meacher (717) 965-5187 Email: [email protected] EXAM SESSION 09/17/2016 \| Monument CO 80132-9999 <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/monument-co-80132-9999-67> Sponsor: Unsponsored Location: LDS Church Time: 2:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed) Contact: Donna E. Peterson (719) 481-3807 Email: [email protected] EXAM SESSION 09/21/2016 \| Northglenn CO 80233-2011 <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/northglenn-co-80233-2011-41> Sponsor: Denver W5YI VE Team Location: LDS Church-Denver North Stake Ctr (across from Boondocks) Time: 7:00 PM (Walk-ins allowed) Learn More <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/northglenn-co-80233-2011-41> Contact: Philip E. OKunewick (303) 273-5956 Email: none Alt Contact: Angee, 303-452-1680 EXAM SESSION 10/01/2016 \| Englewood CO 80110-2373 <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/englewood-co-80110-2373-90> Sponsor: South Metro VE Team Location: Englewood Public Library Time: 10:00 AM (Walk-ins allowed) Learn More <http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/englewood-co-80110-2373-90> Contact: David L. Avery (303) 795-5718 Email: [email protected] 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
VHF/UHF/Microwave Propagation	VHF/UHF/Microwave Propagation KE0OG Dave Casler https://youtu.be/Rwxt0cNKf_Q 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
W0TX/Denver Radio Club Field Day Update	Hello All, Please see the attached flyer for more information about field day, we will be setting up starting 12pm on 6/21, and start 24 hour operations from 12pm on 6/22 to 12pm on 6/23, then breaking down, the exact coordinates of field day can be found at w0tx.org/fieldday.htm <https://w0tx.org/fieldday.htm> . We also have Field Day 2019 t shirts available for purchase at <http://shop.spreadshirt.com/w0tx> shop.spreadshirt.com/w0tx <http://shop.spreadshirt.com/w0tx> , all proceeds go the club. 5/2/19 We are closely approaching the ARRL 2019 Summer Field Day, it will be taking place June 22nd and June 23rd, we are still waiting on confirmation about the location, but it will tentatively be taking place at the Chief Hosa campground <https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-parks-and-recreation/parks/mountain-parks/chief-hosa-campground.html> similar to previous years. More info can be found at w0tx.org/fieldday.htm <https://w0tx.org/fieldday.htm> and arrl.org/fieldday <http://www.arrl.org/fieldday> . A quick overview of what Field Day is: It's an opportunity for amateur radio operators to prove to ourselves and our served agencies that we can provide communications support in times of need, while also being self-sufficient and off the normal grid in regards to power, water, food, etc. The ARRL has leveraged Field Day to encourage more public, youth and general interest into the hobby and thereby STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math), and public safety support. And thirdly, but not least, it's a great social event! It's a camping opportunity about 15-20 minutes outside of Golden, come meet and greet, show and tell, etc etc. There is no charge to attend. Our current needs: We are looking for suggestions for any event ideas and/or people to help run those events, for example, a fox hunt, satellite operations, slow scan tv, amateur radio tv, quick presentations for show and tell, or anything else related to the hobby. If you have the equipment and knowledge to run through one of these events a few times throughout field day, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly. If you can think of any other ideas or suggestions of what you would like see at field day, or you would like to volunteer to help, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly via email at [email protected] , my full contact info is also in the club roster. Please also see below for photos from previous fields days. Thank you 73, Doron Ben Chaim K1DBC [email protected]	[email protected]
W0TX/DRC Field Day media and docs	Here is the main link to all of the W0TX/DRC 2019 Field Day docs and media. Upload video/images to media folder, and the sign in sheets are under Admin/Docs/Sign in Sheets. https://drive.google.com/ drive/u/0/folders/ 1pajMklZnK57SkI4jpbzn6pPjmJbQ4 Czq <https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1pajMklZnK57SkI4jpbzn6pPjmJbQ4Czq> Thanks, Doron K1DBC	[email protected]
W1AW Code Practice MP3 Files	s W1AW Code Practice MP3 Files http://www.arrl.org/Code-Practice-Files 73, AA0JK Fred <https://s.yimg.com/ok/u/assets/img/emoticons/emo1.gif>	[email protected]
Weather Spotter Training	Everyone: Last Wednesday we got into some discussion about National Weather Service Weather Spotter Training. It took me a bit of digging, but for those of you interested, here is the direct link to the current Spotter Training page: http://www.weather.gov/bou/skywarn How I got there was to start with this page: http://www.weather.gov/bou/ Look at the bottom of the page under Weather Safety > SkyWarn and click on it to get here: http://www.weather.gov/bou/preparedness Look about mid-page for Local Denver/Boulder SKYWARN Spotter Information <http://www.weather.gov/bou/skywarn> and click on it to get to the final page which is the link I started with above: http://www.weather.gov/bou/skywarn Classes fill up very quickly so if you are interested, please do not put it off. 73, Gary KD0SQA Gary Freeman [email protected]	[email protected]
Weatherproof your coax or other cable connections	Weatherproof your coax or other cable connections Weather and insulation protection are paramount to reliable outdoor connections and splices. Weatherproof your coax or other cable connections with 3M Products Scotch Electrical Moisture Sealant Tapes 3M Products Scotch Electrical Moisture Sealant Tapes Applications for Scotch Electrical Moisture Sealant Tapes and Pads include: * Coaxial RF connections (overlap two pads per RF connector) * Bolted connections * Terminal protection * Insulation displacement connectors * Lighting connections 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Wed Oct 3 NCS	Hi,all! I don't know if I can do net control tonight. I am doing some work stuff tonight. Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
What causes space weather and why should we be paying attention to it?	What causes space weather and why should we be paying attention to it? http://www.discovery.com/dark-side-of-the-sun-promo/ Dark Side of the Sun <http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/dark-side-of-the-sun/about-dark-side-of-the-sun/> PREMIERES SAT, FEB 11 9/8C AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Where are all the newly licensed Hams?	So Many So Few. You see many individuals at VE testing, but hear very few later on the air. Why? How many newly licensed hams do you hear on the air after they get their license? Very few. Why? Maybe it’s because of the method by which they learned the material needed to pass the test with little regard to applying that information. Cram courses are fine for test preparation, (after having prior exposure to the subject), not good for learning the material needed to actually apply it to the hobby. After a cram course they may be overwhelmed with all the information and don’t feel comfortable joining us on the air. They feel intimidated with all they feel required to push that transmit button. Therefore they put it aside and may or may not pursue the hobby further. In flight training, you don’t give a cram course in how to fly then put the student in their aircraft expecting them to have the knowledge required to make a flight successfully and return to fly another day. If this way of thinking is thought to be acceptable, you will not have any returning students. You will hear about them on the evening news and their encounter with terra-firma. (This may be job security for accident investigators, but does no create a very good image for aviation). Overwhelm one with too much information all at once and they will neither retain nor be able to apply it. This is why we hear very few of these new hams on the air. To those pursuing an amateur radio license, take the time to learn the material needed to be successful in exercising the hobby. There are great sources out there that will fit in with your life’s schedules. There are internet videos that allow you to study the subjects at your leisure. This with the texts available, many to choose from, will help you succeed in getting that coveted privilege to join us on the air. We welcome and encourage you to join the ranks of amateur radio. Frederick Hart CFII AA0JK / VE	[email protected]
where to ask ?	I have some technical ham radio questions. Is there a google group that would be a good place to ask these questions? Or a website that is useful. Thanks. -brad w.	[email protected]
Which is better: Vertical or Dipole?	Which is better: Vertical or Dipole? https://youtu.be/pRTo01Qttbc 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Which Power Supply Should You Get?	Which Power Supply Should You Get? http://desertrats.us/power-supply-get-switching-linear-whats-difference/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Why Radials	There are few subjects in amateur radio that are so clouded in mystery as radials and ground systems for vertical antennas. chrome-extension://mhjfbmdgcfjbbpaeojofohoefgiehjai/index.html 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
WIN System Home Page	http://www.winsystem.org/index.html 73 Larry K0LAI	[email protected]
Windom Antenna	Windom Antenna W1GV https://youtu.be/5PbOfZYzCUE 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Windom Antennas & Baluns	Conventional or True Windom Antennas The True or Conventional Windom antenna, shown below, is fed with a single-wire line, and fed as an unbalanced system against a reasonable RF ground or counterpoise. The feed is similar to a long-wire antenna, except the horizontal wire is fed with a few percent offset from the center. <https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/eventimages/1210_dxestory1/262/contentional-windom.jpg> <https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/eventimages/1210_dxestory1/262/windom2.jpg> Single Wire Windom Feed. Red "D" in DX indicates same phase (positive phase) output terminal on that side. When you use a single wire feed, ground the unused balanced terminal to the counterpoise or radial system. DO NOT connect that system to the station ground. Isolating the station ground from the antenna ground will keep unwanted RF off station equipment, and reduce potential problems with unwanted RF in the house. Balanced Feed Windom Antennas Off-Center Fed Dipoles Another, more popular version of a Windom antenna, shown below, is fed with open wire or ladder line. It is sometimes called a "balanced feed" Windom, even though it is actually an "Off-Center Fed" dipole. <https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/eventimages/1210_dxestory1/262/image8.jpg> Properly installed Windom balanced feed or off-center fed antennas have impedances in the 200-400 Ω range at resonant frequencies. Depending on the installation, a Windom antenna may have reasonable impedances at several harmonically related frequencies. The best balun for both antennas, assuming they operated where standing waves on the feed system are low, are 4:1 baluns. Unless otherwise labeled, DX Engineering 4:1 ratio baluns have the advantage of being current baluns. Current baluns, as mentioned earlier, can be used to feed unbalanced loads or balanced loads. When using a balanced feed system the length of the feedline is the same as shown in the table for the Multi-band Dipoles above, an odd-eighth-wave depending on the lowest frequency used. The best balun for the Windom or Off-Center Fed Dipole is a 4:1 ratio current balun. DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/techarticles/balunsandfeedlinechokes/baluns-choosing-the-correct-balun 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
WINDOW FEED THROUGH PANEL	WINDOW FEED THROUGH PANEL http://www.hamuniverse.com/kb3qlkfeedthru.html <http://www.thehamshop.com/MFJ/images/MFJ-4602S.jpg> <http://forums.radioreference.com/attachments/connecticut-radio-discussion-forum/35655d1327959008-radio-antenna-installers-ct-feedthrough-panel.jpg> Home Brew: KB3QLK Window Feed Through Panel! http://www.hamuniverse.com/kb3qlkfeedthru.html 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
WINTER FIELD DAY 2018-QRP PORTABLE!!	WINTER FIELD DAY 2018-QRP PORTABLE!! https://youtu.be/1U83jzlHta4 K9ARV RADIO <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDuqrE6euNFcxJL520jKmsA> 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Wire Antennas for the Beginner	Wire Antennas for the Beginner QST June 1983 http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/0683033.pdf George H. Woodward, W1RN ------------------------------------------ Zed Zed's Work Shop Ham Radio 40/80/160 Meter Inverted V Dipole Antenna <https://youtu.be/GLhNUmolKKY> <https://youtu.be/GLhNUmolKKY> Ham Radio 40/80/160 Meter Inverted V Dipole Antenna <https://youtu.be/GLhNUmolKKY> A coil-loaded 40/80/160 meter inverted V dipole antenna. View on youtu.be <https://youtu.be/GLhNUmolKKY> Preview by Yahoo Enjoy, 73 AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Work the Terminator	Working the Grey Line Terminator. For those DX chasers, here is a web-site explaining the phenomena. WORKING THE GRAY LINE Paul Harden, NA5N Working the Gray Line <http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/grayline.html> Working the Gray Line <http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/grayline.html> Victor Amateur Radio Association -- W2VTM WORKING THE GRAY LINE Paul Harden, NA5N Gray Line Map - Realtime \| Guide to Solar/Geomagnetic Conditions \| HF Propagation & Solar Indices View on http://www.qsl.net <http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/grayline.html> Preview by Yahoo http://bavard.fourmilab.ch/cgi-bin/uncgi/Earth/action?opt=-p Terminator (solar) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_(solar)> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_(solar)> Terminator (solar) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_(solar)> A terminator, twilight zone or "grey line" is a moving line that separates the illuminated day side and the dark night side of a planetary body. A termina... View on en.wikipedia.org <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_(solar)> Preview by Yahoo 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Working DX.	Working DX. The current solar cycle, and lack of Sun spots, make chasing DX a real challenge. This can become a real science in itself. A great source for information as to the solar conditions is Tamitha Skov, WX6SWW. If you want to delve deeper, NOAA is the primary source. Working during the Gray Line, Terminator Line, is your best time to grab those DX stations. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Working DX. Vertical / Dipole antennas	Jim KE0NRE First thing to consider is your antenna, and feed-line. Antenna orientation. The dipole radiates off the sides. That's where you will get results. The antenna needs to be up as high as possible and clear of any surround obstacles. Any nearby structure, trees, etc, will be absorbing the RF rather than that energy getting out where it can do the most good. Feed-line. High SWR readings are a sign you have feed-line problems. A tuner / match-box, only compensates for a mismatch here. RF will radiate as heat rather than getting to a resonant antenna. A tuner compensates for a miss-match, so the transmitter sees the load it requires. A tuner does not tune the antenna. The antenna is cut for, designed for, a specific resonant frequency. Anything else is a compromise and generally your signal is radiated in the form of heat rather than RF output. Vertical antennas are great for working DX. I have used them with great success. Mine have been elevated, rather than ground mounted. They also are good in situations where you have limited space for an antenna. Hope this helps. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Working Satellites	Working Satellites http://www.work-sat.com/Home_files/WORK-SAT-05-2015.pdf Programing your radio for SO-50. Transmit, receive frequencies, and CTCSS settings where needed. AMSAT-NA Fox 1-A launch tentatively scheduled for September, 2015. Keep us posted on how you’re doing with satellite contacts. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
WORKING THE GRAY LINE	WORKING THE GRAY LINE http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/grayline.html Grayline Propagation The "gray line" is a band around the Earth that separates daylight from darkness. Propagation along the grey line is very efficient. One major reason for this is that the D layer, which absorbs HF signals, disappears rapidly on the sunset side of the grey line, and it has not yet built upon the sunrise side. Ham radio operators and shortwave listeners can optimize long distance communications to various areas of the world by monitoring this band as it moves around the globe. https://youtu.be/mXdkBnI3dMU 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Yaesu FT-60R Review and Programming Tutorial	Yaesu FT-60R Review and Programming Tutorial https://youtu.be/Akvv3lBZ-W8 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Yaesu FTDX 1200 Low Power Output	Yaesu FTDX 1200 Low Power Output http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/yaesu-ftdx-1200-low-power-output.432683/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
Yaesu Wires List	http://www.yaesu.com/jp/en/wiresinfo-en/index.html	[email protected]
Young Ham working DX	RZ9UMA - YouTube <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiSplkBX6NU> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiSplkBX6NU <http://www.bing.com/search?q=rz9uma+&FORM=HDRSC1#> Young hamradio operator Katia in WPX CW 2010. 9 years old Katia (RZ9UMA) on the club staion RZ9UWZ. ------------------------------------------------ This is beautiful. Young ham proficient in CW, 20+ WPM, multilingual and working DX like a pro. Nine years old at the time of recording. 73, AA0JK	[email protected]
Your G5RV infeed ladder line	My G5RV dipole infeed window / ladder line. “It flops around in the wind, and it breaks too easy!” (a) Windowed line should be twisted about one twist for every two feet to prevent wind-induced oscillations. (b) Make a good feedpoint connection, with proper strain-relief. It doesn’t hurt to wrap it over the top of your feedpoint insulator and then secure it to itself with cable ties. Also, the 14-gage stranded stuff is much more reliable than the old, cheap 18-gage solid stuff. KV5R.com 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
ZS6BKW Antenna	ZS6BKW Antenna What I learned from building my own G5RV / ZS6BKW Antenna VK4MDX What I learned from building my own G5RV / ZS6BKW Antenna- Part 1 <https://vk4mdx.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/what-i-learned-from-building-my-own-g5rv-zs6bkw-antenna-part-1/> <https://vk4mdx.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/what-i-learned-from-building-my-own-g5rv-zs6bkw-antenna-part-1/> What I learned from building my own G5RV / ZS6BKW ... <https://vk4mdx.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/what-i-learned-from-building-my-own-g5rv-zs6bkw-antenna-part-1/> In the Beginning When I first got my F call, not so very long ago in July 2008, it was not long before I wanted to improve my antenna. I had been using a Bushcom br... View on vk4mdx.wordpress.com <https://vk4mdx.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/what-i-learned-from-building-my-own-g5rv-zs6bkw-antenna-part-1/> Preview by Yahoo What I learned from building my own G5RV / ZS6BKW Antenna – Part 2 https://vk4mdx.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/what-i-learned-from-building-my-own-g5rv-zs6bkw-antenna-part-2/ <https://vk4mdx.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/what-i-learned-from-building-my-own-g5rv-zs6bkw-antenna-part-2/> G5RV vs ZS6BKW vs Fan Dipole vs DX-CC vs Trap Dipole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G_j0UekbzM NC4FB http://www.nc4fb.org/wordpress/zs6bkw-multi-band-antenna/ 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
ZS6BKW Multi-band Antenna	ZS6BKW Multi-band Antenna « NC4FB Amateur Radio <http://www.nc4fb.org/wordpress/zs6bkw-multi-band-antenna/> <http://www.nc4fb.org/wordpress/zs6bkw-multi-band-antenna/> ZS6BKW Multi-band Antenna « NC4FB Amateur Radio <http://www.nc4fb.org/wordpress/zs6bkw-multi-band-antenna/> Are you a fan of the G5RV antenna? Then you may be interested in the ZS6BKW antenna. The ZS6BKW antenna is an optimized variant of the venerable... View on http://www.nc4fb.org <http://www.nc4fb.org/wordpress/zs6bkw-multi-band-antenna/> Preview by Yahoo Text and Video. 73, AA0JK Fred	[email protected]
	So I checked everything twice. My setup as well as the satellite location. Yet, I still get silence. Any suggestions on what I might be missing or doing wrong? Thanks. -brad w. --047d7bf0c1b414ebc80514bdd7e9 Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I am trying to listen to amateur radio satellites as they = pass over head. But, for some reason I can't seem to pick up anything.<= div> My antenna is a Comet M-24M and the radio is a Baofung U= V-5R.=C2=A0 From reading the specs for the antenna= , it should provide about 4 dBi gain on the 440 Mhz band. So I checked everything twice. My setup as well as the satellite lo= cation.=C2=A0 Yet, I still get silence. = Any suggestions on what I might be missing or doing wrong? Thanks. -brad w. --047d7bf0c1b414ebc80514bdd7e9--

Six-Meter Invitational Net

When: Sunday’s at 10am mountain
Where: RX 53.090, TX 52.090 or -1 Mhz offset, PL Tone 107.2
Round table style net, open to all