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BIG SPIN Prizes
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Hear ye, hear ye! Just join us at an online SFARC meeting and you are automatically entered in the *BIG SPIN* that takes place at the end of the meeting. *You must be present to win!* So, hang out unt
Hear ye, hear ye! Just join us at an online SFARC meeting and you are automatically entered in the *BIG SPIN* that takes place at the end of the meeting. *You must be present to win!* So, hang out until the end and you might win one of these valuable prizes. * 4-foot lite tripod with selfie stick * Nylon computer carrying bag. * Microsoft 3500 wireless mouse or keyboard * Microsoft Surface carrying cases * DXEngineering gift certificates But wait, yes, there's more ... to be added each month! Just show up and get a chance to win! Remember, y ou must be present to win. So, come join in the fun ONLINE the 2nd Friday of very month.
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FOR SALE on Groups.io
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Members of SFARC are welcome to sell ham-related items on this Groups.io. Simply post a New Topic and note the item in the Subject line, followed by a *#FORSALE* Hashtag. Once the product sells, PLEAS
Members of SFARC are welcome to sell ham-related items on this Groups.io. Simply post a New Topic and note the item in the Subject line, followed by a *#FORSALE* Hashtag. Once the product sells, PLEASE remember to DELETE your For Sale Message and any attached photos in the PHOTOS folder. You can find your item by searching for #FORSALE hashtag. *PICTURES* : Rather than fill up the database with pictures of your item, please consider one picture and a note: " Pictures available upon request " ANY ITEMS POSTED FOR 6 MONTHS OR MORE WILL BE DELETED , and you will need to re-post the item(s) if you still wish to sell them. Thank you, Dennis - WU6X Groups Administrator
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FOX News Article on Ham Radio 3 messages
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/11/17/radio-days-are-back-ham-radio-licenses-at-all-time-high/ Copy and paste into your browser. FOX news says we have over 700,000 hams now. 73, Dennis
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http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/11/17/radio-days-are-back-ham-radio-licenses-at-all-time-high/ Copy and paste into your browser. FOX news says we have over 700,000 hams now. 73, Dennis
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From the ARRL PR Wire - weblink
This is about Emergency Communications and Social Media http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2011/12/12/the-emergency-communications-catalyst-social-media-meets-amateur-radio/ -- thanks to: David Wright Public
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This is about Emergency Communications and Social Media http://9-1-1.com/wordpress/2011/12/12/the-emergency-communications-catalyst-social-media-meets-amateur-radio/ -- thanks to: David Wright Public
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ARRL's DIY Magic of Ham Radio Video Premier now
Allen Pitts, W1AGP is the PR Director at ARRL. Today they have released a new video to show all about what Amateur Radio has to offer. The Video starts at Dayton and is a must see. I have posted the l
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Allen Pitts, W1AGP is the PR Director at ARRL. Today they have released a new video to show all about what Amateur Radio has to offer. The Video starts at Dayton and is a must see. I have posted the l
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Wouxan 2m 220 HT
Powerwerx is the importer of this inexpensive little radio. I brought mine to the last breakfast. Here's the info on it if your looking for a cheap, durable little HT to take with you anywhere. www.po
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Powerwerx is the importer of this inexpensive little radio. I brought mine to the last breakfast. Here's the info on it if your looking for a cheap, durable little HT to take with you anywhere. www.po
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44 dollars
Dennis, I like your 44 dollar radio you showed us at breakfast. I think you were saying to be careful where you order it from due to sometimes you do not get software etc??? Can you tell me where to o
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Dennis, I like your 44 dollar radio you showed us at breakfast. I think you were saying to be careful where you order it from due to sometimes you do not get software etc??? Can you tell me where to o
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Twit TV has ARRL DIY info and more
Started at 6pm, but still going strong: http://live.twit.tv/ 73, Carl, WF6J wf6j@...
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Started at 6pm, but still going strong: http://live.twit.tv/ 73, Carl, WF6J wf6j@...
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Got My First Radiogram Today, also Skywire Loop Antennas
I got a call today from W6WEM today telling me I had a radiogram from WB5NKD. It was a nice standard message encouraging me to look into handling traffic on nets. I wrote a blog article about it all h
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I got a call today from W6WEM today telling me I had a radiogram from WB5NKD. It was a nice standard message encouraging me to look into handling traffic on nets. I wrote a blog article about it all h
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2m J-Pole? 6 messages
Mine is very simple. Made entirely from 1/2 inch copper tubing. Plans are readily available on the internet. Just type in copper J-pole plans into a search engine. The base of mine is made long (2 fee
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Mine is very simple. Made entirely from 1/2 inch copper tubing. Plans are readily available on the internet. Just type in copper J-pole plans into a search engine. The base of mine is made long (2 fee
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Program "Remote Rig Control via iPhone" pdf is on the website
if you were not at the Meeting, you missed an interesting and fun demonstration! Program was Dennis, WU6X's Presentation on Remote Rig Control via the iPhone. Look in the Videos section of our website
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if you were not at the Meeting, you missed an interesting and fun demonstration! Program was Dennis, WU6X's Presentation on Remote Rig Control via the iPhone. Look in the Videos section of our website
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Great Hat at Fry's
I have had several "LED" hats, one to 4 LEDs but just found the best one yet! 6 very bright LEDs however this has an on-off switch on the battery pack in addition to the brim on-off switch. Advantage
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I have had several "LED" hats, one to 4 LEDs but just found the best one yet! 6 very bright LEDs however this has an on-off switch on the battery pack in addition to the brim on-off switch. Advantage
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2M j-pole in a small diameter radome
Adding to the myriad of 2M j-pile plans "out there", to our file area I've added a sketch of a 2M j-pole, the prototype of which was built several years ago for Santa Cruz County ARES (I have since bu
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Adding to the myriad of 2M j-pile plans "out there", to our file area I've added a sketch of a 2M j-pole, the prototype of which was built several years ago for Santa Cruz County ARES (I have since bu
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more on 2 m antennas
I am always building almost any 2 meter antenna i can find plans for, was motivated by the two recent posts to provide these links for you to view: 2 meter J-Pole by David, KG4BIN. he gives a good "ho
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I am always building almost any 2 meter antenna i can find plans for, was motivated by the two recent posts to provide these links for you to view: 2 meter J-Pole by David, KG4BIN. he gives a good "ho
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Getting bits together, was Re: more on 2 m antennas
--- In W6EK@..., wf6j <wf6J@...> wrote: > > I am always building almost any 2 meter antenna i can find plans for, > was motivated by the two recent posts to provide these links for you > to view: > >
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--- In W6EK@..., wf6j <wf6J@...> wrote: > > I am always building almost any 2 meter antenna i can find plans for, > was motivated by the two recent posts to provide these links for you > to view: > >
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HF antennas and feed line losses
There's been some mention of HF antennas for 40m. I highly recomend reading the link below on feed line losses. Carl may have posted this link B4 but just in case, here it is again. It shows the diffe
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There's been some mention of HF antennas for 40m. I highly recomend reading the link below on feed line losses. Carl may have posted this link B4 but just in case, here it is again. It shows the diffe
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HF Antennas, Feedline losses, et al 4 messages
Does anyone happen to have a copy of the Dec 1993 QST "New Ham Companion" with the article "Lure of Ladder Line?" -- Jim / n6med
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Does anyone happen to have a copy of the Dec 1993 QST "New Ham Companion" with the article "Lure of Ladder Line?" -- Jim / n6med
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More on 2 m antennas, 10m nets 2 messages
Mark, Can you describe your 40m antenna? How high, feedline, etc? We can make a sked to test. I'm in Loomis so about 15 or 20 miles. Speaking of 10m nets, I just discovered last night (Wed) that the R
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Mark, Can you describe your 40m antenna? How high, feedline, etc? We can make a sked to test. I'm in Loomis so about 15 or 20 miles. Speaking of 10m nets, I just discovered last night (Wed) that the R
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The 2 meter prepper net premier
Wednesday, February 1st 2012 at 1930 hrs. We're going to kick off the new 2 meter emergency preparedness net. This will be the first of its kind net in the area. Be a part of history & tune in / check
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Wednesday, February 1st 2012 at 1930 hrs. We're going to kick off the new 2 meter emergency preparedness net. This will be the first of its kind net in the area. Be a part of history & tune in / check
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Checked in to a net for 2nd time tonight, antennas
Amaryllis, KJ6TFT, and I went to the Nevada County club's Pizza & Net event tonight. We were both able to check in from the Round Table in Grass Valley with the rubber duck on my HT. :) We wore our SF
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Amaryllis, KJ6TFT, and I went to the Nevada County club's Pizza & Net event tonight. We were both able to check in from the Round Table in Grass Valley with the rubber duck on my HT. :) We wore our SF
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