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Talking on a Handy Talkie (HT) 2 messages
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I'd like to add to this, as someone who listens to radio traffic most days all day and hears a wide range of audio quality. Dennis is right about holding the microphone about one inch from the mouth,
I'd like to add to this, as someone who listens to radio traffic most days all day and hears a wide range of audio quality. Dennis is right about holding the microphone about one inch from the mouth,
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NanoVNA User's Guide
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One of the better, simpler User Guides that I found, with good menu maps and screen shots. Of course, there are other more in-depth manuals available, and I've attached a translated version of one as
One of the better, simpler User Guides that I found, with good menu maps and screen shots. Of course, there are other more in-depth manuals available, and I've attached a translated version of one as
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Nano-Nano
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Well folks, I was debating whether to put it up for sale before it even arrived, after viewing a half-dozen "how to" videos ... OMG, some by people must think we eat and breath this stuff for breakfas
Well folks, I was debating whether to put it up for sale before it even arrived, after viewing a half-dozen "how to" videos ... OMG, some by people must think we eat and breath this stuff for breakfas
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NanoVNA Menu Structure 3 messages
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Thanks for this, Dennis. Some of those menu items are really buried, so this is a great help! -Phil KM6NFS
Thanks for this, Dennis. Some of those menu items are really buried, so this is a great help! -Phil KM6NFS
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Galway Radio Experimenters Club Newsletter 2 messages
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This is an excellent source of information, thank you! Great articles on NVIS and antennas ... an impressive collection of subjects, and very well written. 73, Dennis - WU6X
This is an excellent source of information, thank you! Great articles on NVIS and antennas ... an impressive collection of subjects, and very well written. 73, Dennis - WU6X
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Using a CB Antenna with an SDR receiver #antennas #elmer #howto 14 messages
#antennas
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#howto
Doug - Nice work, and makes sense too! Thanks for sharing this. - Jef N5JEF
Doug - Nice work, and makes sense too! Thanks for sharing this. - Jef N5JEF
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Heathkit HW-29 "The Sixer" Part 3: Building a 120v power plug
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#repair
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https://youtu.be/fON_1hFHn-I In this video I convert the 8 pin octal plug Jim (WA8MPA) gave me into a plugger inner for the HW-29. I have order the necessary capacitors and my current shopping list is
https://youtu.be/fON_1hFHn-I In this video I convert the 8 pin octal plug Jim (WA8MPA) gave me into a plugger inner for the HW-29. I have order the necessary capacitors and my current shopping list is
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Heathkit HW-29 "The Sixer" Part Two: Repairing the Microphone
#repair
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#howto
Next vid in the series is live: https://youtu.be/esSRZxgBCJY Thanks for all the help with my shopping list on the coffee break! Here is the shopping list for my radio: 2x 40uF 450V Capacitors 2x 25uF
Next vid in the series is live: https://youtu.be/esSRZxgBCJY Thanks for all the help with my shopping list on the coffee break! Here is the shopping list for my radio: 2x 40uF 450V Capacitors 2x 25uF
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Heathkit HW-29 "The Sixer" 4 messages
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#howto
#repair
I decided to mount the SO-239 to the chassis. The mod was easy (vid to come), the original plug was not in great shape and this radio has already been modified so I am just going for it. I am much mor
I decided to mount the SO-239 to the chassis. The mod was easy (vid to come), the original plug was not in great shape and this radio has already been modified so I am just going for it. I am much mor
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QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
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QSO Today called on its former guests and other expert amateur radio operators to create an amazing series of lectures in webinar format, scheduled for August 8th and 9th, from one of five virtual lec
QSO Today called on its former guests and other expert amateur radio operators to create an amazing series of lectures in webinar format, scheduled for August 8th and 9th, from one of five virtual lec
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Online Technician License Class 2 messages
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Dennis, I know that Mickey would be very interested in on-line General Class. Roy WH7DH
Dennis, I know that Mickey would be very interested in on-line General Class. Roy WH7DH
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May 2020 General Meeting presentations up on YouTube
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Hi folks, As promised, the videos of the presentations from last Friday's SFARC General Meeting are up on the club's YouTube channel. If you missed either of the presentations, or want to go back and
Hi folks, As promised, the videos of the presentations from last Friday's SFARC General Meeting are up on the club's YouTube channel. If you missed either of the presentations, or want to go back and
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Upcoming remote testing opportunities
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Just a quick follow-up on a comment made during this morning's Coffee Break net, below is a link to a listing of various testing opportunities - several are completely remote. https://hamstudy.org/ses
Just a quick follow-up on a comment made during this morning's Coffee Break net, below is a link to a listing of various testing opportunities - several are completely remote. https://hamstudy.org/ses
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NVIS Ionosphere Propagation Maps Website
#elmer
#howto
Here is the NVIS Ionosphere Propagation website Jef, N5JEF, referenced in the May presentation. This site updates the map about every 10 mins http://www.sws.bom.gov.au/Images/HF%20Systems/Global%20HF/
Here is the NVIS Ionosphere Propagation website Jef, N5JEF, referenced in the May presentation. This site updates the map about every 10 mins http://www.sws.bom.gov.au/Images/HF%20Systems/Global%20HF/
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Longwire Lengths to Avoid
#antennas
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The attached graphs show, in meters, specific lengths to "avoid" when planning a longwire antenna. Matching will be virtually impossible if you happen to land on one of these lengths. Of course, heigh
The attached graphs show, in meters, specific lengths to "avoid" when planning a longwire antenna. Matching will be virtually impossible if you happen to land on one of these lengths. Of course, heigh
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Projects Website 2 messages
#howto
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I am a teacher. This link is a great resource. Thank you.
I am a teacher. This link is a great resource. Thank you.
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Ham Radio Licence Study ONLINE
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According to one of our new members and elmer, Sal-K6SAL, if you want to study for your Tech or General license, you can no do it online at this site: https://hamradioprep.com/ Dennis - WU6X
According to one of our new members and elmer, Sal-K6SAL, if you want to study for your Tech or General license, you can no do it online at this site: https://hamradioprep.com/ Dennis - WU6X
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One-Day Ham Radio Class, May 2
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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
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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NVIS Propagation 10 messages
#antennas
#elmer
#emcomm
I should probably mention also that the inverted V configuration for NVIS is very easy, but not ideal because it can pick up significantly more noise from (1) moderate distance lightning storms, and (
I should probably mention also that the inverted V configuration for NVIS is very easy, but not ideal because it can pick up significantly more noise from (1) moderate distance lightning storms, and (
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W6SFM CW Beginners Course Starts April 8th
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#morsecode
Hello Club members. The W6SFM encourages everyone to become an active CW operator for both Emergency communications when all else fails, and just for the fun of it. With that said; The SFM ARC would l
Hello Club members. The W6SFM encourages everyone to become an active CW operator for both Emergency communications when all else fails, and just for the fun of it. With that said; The SFM ARC would l
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