https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIYKZF4TJqs Also, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG59X7bMDpA Bring a radio ;0p 73, TRN KM6YKX

Came across this and thought it might be useful for trying to listen in for Tonga and also as a reference for any emergencies in our or other regions... Rob - KM6YKX

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Cheers, Rob - KM6YKX

Cheers and 73, Rob - KM6YKX

Hello, Heard this discussion on the net the other day. These (MFJ) are an easy way to do it with no holes drilled. You can also just buy some 3, 4, 5, 6" barrel connectors and make your own... Rob KM6

Hi Dan, Yeah CW or AM is usually the mode to tune, so that's good. My tuner automatically changes to CW and drops the power to 10 watts (ish), then switches back to wherever it was before (SSB, Data,

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Hi Dan, Here is a thought... I use an 80 meter doublet (which is a non-resonant antenna) into an mfj autotuner (998). Your manual indicates that the 939 matches 6-1600 Ohms (SWR up to 32:1). I think m

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I've been thinking about building a custom home and working on plans...here's what I have so far...

Date night at the Candy Store?

Saw this on my Discord feed...thought it was funny. Enjoy and 73, Rob KM6YKX

Some of you might know Ernie, "The Voice of Volcano, CA". Thought I would share his poem... 73, Rob - KM6YKX ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Thanks Phil! The Alco's were always my favorites! Rob KM6YKX

Hope this doesn't repeat but having issues with a web email...this was my original response to Earl. Earl, Wow...I just learned something Escalon to South Modesto, CA - Abandoned Rails( Escalon to Sou

Forgot this link...this is the one referencing Riverbank and Oakdale...Escalon to South Modesto, CA - Abandoned Rails Escalon to South Modesto, CA - Abandoned Rails History of an abandoned railway lin

This is not radio related but since there are so many of us out here that are fascinated by trains, and we talk about it enough on the radio, I thought I would share this site I found on the CCRR. Som

Hello everyone, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing everyone at the SFARC Christmas party and dining on some excellent food. It was impressive to watch it come together and especially to see how fast everyone

Congratulations Smitty! Rob - KM6YKX

It's (always) that time of year! Cheers! Rob - KM6YKX

Very cool and congratulations to you and your students! With Christmas right around the corner, maybe you can integrate the Santa net in somehow. I know the high school kids are a little old for that,

Hi Chris, I'll third that...the Hex Beam needs to be higher...(as do the other antennas). Temporarily for next week, maybe use a 5-10' or so pole with some guys to Homer buckets full of water or sand