Good to know! So I guess I'm ok with both +/- fused and straight to battery terminals. That is how they are all set up now. Radios sound good so probably shouldn't mess with it. Rob KM6YKX

#howto

There has been some vehicle install talk lately and everyone has ideas about grounding and bonding. Here is an article that might be useful...and this automotive install diagram. I've had no issues go

#howto

https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/instant-pot-crispy-carnitas/ I do a lot of Carnitas too out of pork shoulder/butt. This recipe will get you close. I like to wing it with Adobo chile sauce and other spic

#QST

This is a good time of year to pick up Corned Beef cheap. You can make all kinds of stuff out of it in an instant pot...like pastrami. https://pressureluckcooking.com/instant-pot-pastrami/ This guy ha

#QST

Yeah...cancelling transaction with bank now...it does look sketchy... Sorry, Rob

#digital #emcomm

This was on Saturday 2/27/21 from Goat Mountain (about 6,000'). This area is about 95 miles NW of Auburn and north of Clearlake in the eastern Mendocino Forest. There is no cell service at the staging

#sota

Hello, Anyone needing a low price dual band radio that will also do fusion look here! https://www.vosewu.com/ftm-7250dr-ftm-7250-original-yaesu-dual-band-144-430-mhz-digital-moblie-transceiver-50w?msc

#digital #emcomm

Thanks Greg!

With all the recent satellite talk and Joe's (K6SAT) very interesting presentation at the club meeting, I thought some might find this of interest. Credit goes to my buddy Jason (K6FAK/Ham Radio TV) f

#satellites

http://narcc.org/ http://www.arrl.org/band-plan https://www.icomamerica.com/en/downloads/default.aspx?Category=352 Band plan information you might find useful. NARCC has some nice graphics...iCOM has

#fieldday #sota #contest

Hello, A buddy (WG5EEK) just shared that there is an update for the Repeaterbook app in the play store. This update adds all the current digital repeater/mode/node info. If you the use the website, th

#digital

Those with 3D printers and FT-70DRs take a look! https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/kus6l3/18650_battery_case_for_yaesu_ft70dr reddit r/amateurradio - 18650 battery case for Yaesu FT-70DR

#repair #digital

I like the net idea too. I've also had success with getting on the W6EK repeater (or other repeaters) and seeing if anyone wanted to try say 80 meters in the middle of the day (or 6, 10, 17, whatever)

Here is the CoCoFusionnet link for those interested in Fusion Radio. This is a linked system in the bay area and beyond growing quickly. CoCo is for Contra Costa County. https://contracostafusion.netw

#digital

https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2020/12/fcc-approves-new-ham-and-gmrs-license-fees.html FYI, new license fees...Ham up to $35, GRMS down to $35... 73, Rob KM6YKX

#fcc

Available online now! These are perfect for the coffee break net! The reflected RF keeps your coffee warm!!! But wait, there's more...order before Christmas and get an extra CCT (coffee cup talkie) fr

#forsale

https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/psps-weather-map.page Just a QST for a possible PSPS event Mon, Tues... 73, Rob KM6YKX

#cal-notice

https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/psps-weather-map.page Just a QST for a possible PSPS event Mon, Tues... 73, Rob KM6YKX

#cal-notice

I had a similar problem in the past. With my issue, it was an unsoldered/corroded connection at the feed point. SWR looked good until power was applied. I think it has to be a bad connection/corrosion

Yep, glad you are back Dennis! Rob KM6YKX