After completing the configuration of my openSPOT2, I went back through the steps and documented how to setup the openSPOT2 for use with a Yaesu FT-2D Fusion-capable radio. Configuring the radio is th

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My Yaesu FT-2d will now cross-band to DMR thanks to this video step-by-step on how to set this up on the Shark OpenSpot2. I have three profiles setup; FCS, YSF and DMR and can switch between them with

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oops... unable to add to QRZ page. Enabled mine: https://clublog.org/livestream/AI6US

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Once again the Benicia Amateur Radio Club and its volunteers will be conducting another One-Day Ham Radio Class. This class is intended for those wishing to get a Tech Ham license, or existing Techs w

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This info may be of some use to some ... a remotely-control power switch that is accessible via its on IP address, like an IP camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOoCJGqJrHY

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September is just around the corner and that means the Samuel F. Morse Amateur Radio Club (W6SFM) will start another of their fabulous CW classes! See attachment for more information. Don't wait too l

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Brian makes good comments and the paper he linked makes good sense. Here's another paper, by Cebik, with even more detail. If you digest this, you'll have a very good understanding. http://the-eye.eu/

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Begin forwarded message: News Release and Invitation One-Day Ham Radio Class October 5, 2019 An Invitation Once again the Benicia Amateur Radio Club and its volunteers will be conducting another One-D

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Dennis - Thanks for sharing this. Battery chargers, inverters for solar panels, the little 5V USB chargers (AC or 12VDC powered), various wall wart AC-DC converters, grow lights, ... Hey, I just reali

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Thanks, fellas, for taking the time to test and track down this problem. It seemed as long as I signed into Echolink before a Net started, then it would connect. But if I tried after the Net started,

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Once again the Benicia Amateur Radio Club and its volunteers will be conducting another One-Day Ham Radio Class. This class is intended for those wishing to get a Tech Ham license, or existing Techs w

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This is a great class! Jeff, KM6RGO, Erez, KM6TVV, and I took the last session. If you want to learn CW in a relaxed step-by-step classroom setting, this class is for you! Michael, N6MQL, applies his

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In light of tonight's Hamfest meeting, and the discussion about possible events to add, I'm bumping this post. Tonight's EGFARC 2-meter Net was discussing this topic.

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When: February 2, 2019, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Where: Benicia Senior Center, 1201 East 2nd Street, Benicia, CA 94510 Cost: $30. Includes all study material, venue, day-long refreshments, handouts, freebies

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Dennis, Thanks for pointing out that article. I have that issue but hadn't read that particular article. Great information in a short read. I now have a much better understanding on how, when and why

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Hi Robert, Since Greg made mention of my remoting into my radio, I'll chime in. I have an ICOM 7300. The 7300 is 160 - 6 meters only so won't help you with 2 meters. The Yaesu 991A covers 160 through

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Google Earth is the easiest way to look at an RF path. Set a mark or pin on the repeater site and then another mark or pin on the radio location then do a line measure from point to point. You can the

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Hi Carl, Ok, very good. One thing to remind folks of is to have the latest software on the D74. I'm on v1.08 now, but the unit came with 1.05 or thereabouts. I think there was a fix in there somewhere

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I did a show about installing mine. Here's a link to the video. https://youtu.be/ZwoYJljT9Ww Bob K6UDA

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Make sure your not in APRS or KISS mode F5 buttons. K6UDA

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