Enjoy the video of a short UK QSO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo-ZdO7Z02A
You'll hear a bit of sideband in action.
73
Scott
KD5NJR
Showing posts with label MNN Monday Night Net. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MNN Monday Night Net. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Kenwood TS-700
I've got a bit newer version of the TS-700 (with a digital readout) that I picked up at the Ada Hamfest. Can't run the net with it any longer since we put the tone on the repeater. These rigs can run on AC and are SSB-capable. Fun rigs.
Enjoy the video of a short UK QSO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo-ZdO7Z02A
Enjoy the video of a short UK QSO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo-ZdO7Z02A
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Merry Christmas !!
Merry Christmas guys and gals.
As far as Ham Radio, did anyone receive any shiny new gadgets ?!?
I got one of those combination jump-start batteries with a built-in air compressor, but I think I could run the radios off of it for a while. 12-Amp*hrs.
LINK:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=C0T&q=black+and+decker+jump+start+500A&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title/
Any handi-talkies ? GPS ? etc. ??
Leave a comment.
73
KD5NJR / Scott
As far as Ham Radio, did anyone receive any shiny new gadgets ?!?
I got one of those combination jump-start batteries with a built-in air compressor, but I think I could run the radios off of it for a while. 12-Amp*hrs.
LINK:
http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=C0T&q=black+and+decker+jump+start+500A&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title/
Any handi-talkies ? GPS ? etc. ??
Leave a comment.
73
KD5NJR / Scott
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Zenith Transoceanic Receivers
I picked a couple of these up off eBay a few years ago for Christmas presents. One for me, and one for my Dad. His had the better finish and HF works great. Mine, on the other hand, needs some work on the HF. It might just be a matter of a dirty band switch as the AM works, but not the HF. (FM and VHF weather work.)
Anyone have a favorite rig for SWL work or broadcast band DX'ing ?
Scott's Tektronix 7603 Scope
I picked up a 7603 frame and a 7D20 digitizing 'scope module at Green Country Hamfest some years ago. Here is a great narrative about whipping an old piece of test gear back into shape. Anyone fixed up something interesting lately ? Comments welcome.
Hey, the guy that runs this page has a neat radio repair blog too...
Monday, December 15, 2008
Hamfest Calendar
Upcoming Hamfests
January
Location Day #1 --> Day #2
- Fort Worth, TX 1/9/09 --> 1/10/09
- Springfield, MO 1/10/09 --> 1/10/09
- Albuquerque, NM 1/31/09 --> 1/31/09
February
Location Day #1 --> Day #2
- LaCygne, KS 2/14/09 --> 2/14/09
- Hoxie, AR 2/28/09 --> 2/28/09
March
Location Day #1 --> Day #2
- Russellville, AR 3/7/09 --> 3/7/09
- Claremore, OK 3/13/09 --> 3/14/09
- Lincoln, NE 3/21/09 --> 3/1/09
- Midland, TX 3/21/09 --> 3/21/09
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Scope Clock
Just the thing for everyone's mad-scientist lair....
I mean, ham shack...
YOUTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9yRTyN7_EI
WEBSITE:
http://www.cathodecorner.com/sc100.html
A Fascinating Nixie Tube Clock
I've seen these Nixie Tube Clock kits on the Internet and the Ramsey catalog and thought they were pretty cool, but this one uses a single bulb and a motor to rotate it. Consistent motor speed and timing of the digits are critical. Note there is a field for seconds.
Watch the YouTube video at the link below. TOo COol.
More info here.
And here
73
Scott
KD5NJR
Monday, December 8, 2008
How Did You Start in Ham Radio ?
In a few words, what
a) people
b) needs
c) interest
d) modes
brought you to ham radio ?
Leave a comment !
73
Scott
KD5NJR
a) people
b) needs
c) interest
d) modes
brought you to ham radio ?
Leave a comment !
73
Scott
KD5NJR
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Simplex Operation
You don't need a repeater to enjoy your 2m and 70cm radio equipment.
Communication between 2 radios tuned to the same frequency is called simplex operation.
You'll want to do a few things with regards to radio settings.
a) all radios tuned to the same frequency. typically 146.520, 146.535, 146.550.
b) all radios set to no split.
c) "Open" your squelch until static rushes through the speaker, then slowly increase it until the static just barely stops.
d) This probably isn't a big deal, but unless folks have CTCSS (PL) tone decode on, you don't need to send a PL tone.
In theory, you can talk to your friends until they are just beyond the horizon. This assumes you have plenty of power, which isn't always the case in portable equipment. So, remember the process to switch your radio to HI power when the other parties get to sounding crummy. Check in frequently so you don't get hopelessly out of range.
Height matters. If you can get up above your friends, you can be a human repeater and relay messages from one station to another. Assume there is a hill 400 ft. above the average terrain of your friends. You'll be able to talk out back and forth out to the horizon which in this case will be SQRT(height in feet) * 1.2 = miles. Or, 1.2 * 20 = 24 miles. Not bad. Bring a full battery and an aftermarket antenna like an AL-800 if you can.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3235
Some folks really take getting up high to extremes. For example, you could go "aeronautical mobile" if you could get a ride with a private pilot. OR, check out this link for an event called the Colorado 14er.
http://www.14er.org/
http://www.k0nr.com/vhfqrp.html
Lemme know what you think and I can into more detail on external antennas, portable power packs, and maybe 2m SSB operation.
73
Scott
KD5NJR
Communication between 2 radios tuned to the same frequency is called simplex operation.
You'll want to do a few things with regards to radio settings.
a) all radios tuned to the same frequency. typically 146.520, 146.535, 146.550.
b) all radios set to no split.
c) "Open" your squelch until static rushes through the speaker, then slowly increase it until the static just barely stops.
d) This probably isn't a big deal, but unless folks have CTCSS (PL) tone decode on, you don't need to send a PL tone.
In theory, you can talk to your friends until they are just beyond the horizon. This assumes you have plenty of power, which isn't always the case in portable equipment. So, remember the process to switch your radio to HI power when the other parties get to sounding crummy. Check in frequently so you don't get hopelessly out of range.
Height matters. If you can get up above your friends, you can be a human repeater and relay messages from one station to another. Assume there is a hill 400 ft. above the average terrain of your friends. You'll be able to talk out back and forth out to the horizon which in this case will be SQRT(height in feet) * 1.2 = miles. Or, 1.2 * 20 = 24 miles. Not bad. Bring a full battery and an aftermarket antenna like an AL-800 if you can.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3235
Some folks really take getting up high to extremes. For example, you could go "aeronautical mobile" if you could get a ride with a private pilot. OR, check out this link for an event called the Colorado 14er.
http://www.14er.org/
http://www.k0nr.com/vhfqrp.html
Lemme know what you think and I can into more detail on external antennas, portable power packs, and maybe 2m SSB operation.
73
Scott
KD5NJR
KD5NJR's Link Roundup for 12/1/08
1. Ham Radio:
From "This Week in Amateur Radio", an article on the weather website "Weather Underground".
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/23/BUJG149J8K.DTL
There are a lot of weather buffs in Ham Radio and it looks like a lot of folks are able to report their backyard WX stations into the internet.
KB6NU on pessimism and how Amateur Radio should reach out to the other technical hobbies.
http://kb6nu.com/im-tired-of-pessimism/
http://www.kb6nu.com/lets-get-on-the-maker-bandwagon/
Arnie CO2KK on SWL'ing, DX and introducing the young into Amateur Radio.
http://dxersunlimited.blogspot.com/2008/11/dxers-unlimited-mid-week-edition-for-18.html
Steve Roberts (N4RVE?) on his "Shacktopus" project that joints all his ham rigs, computers, etc. together.
http://nomadness.com/blog/2008/11/shacktopus-architecture.html
Steve has carried ham radio and computers on bikes, kayaks, and boats large and small for about 25 years now.
Example: his current sailboat project: http://nomadness.com/blog/2008/11/consoling-thoughts.html
2. Computers:
From K0NR, he continues to hack the very reasonably priced Acer Aspire computer.
http://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/archives/445
From K5TUX, Linux in the Ham Shack rolls along: http://blacksparrowmedia.com/lhs/2008/11/linux-in-the-ham-shack-004/
3. Electronics:
From K9ZW, an article on a new website called "solder by numbers" about kit building.
http://k9zw.wordpress.com/2008/11/28/solder-by-numbers-a-kit-builders-virtual-clubhouse/
4. Astronomy:
Water found on a moon of Saturn ?
http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/news/features/feature20081126.cfm
The ISS turns 10. http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/11/10_years_of_the_iss_in_pi.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890
5. Others. -- none come to mind --
Well, that's good for now.
73
Scott
From "This Week in Amateur Radio", an article on the weather website "Weather Underground".
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/
There are a lot of weather buffs in Ham Radio and it looks like a lot of folks are able to report their backyard WX stations into the internet.
KB6NU on pessimism and how Amateur Radio should reach out to the other technical hobbies.
http://kb6nu.com/im-tired-of-
http://www.kb6nu.com/lets-get-
Arnie CO2KK on SWL'ing, DX and introducing the young into Amateur Radio.
http://dxersunlimited.
Steve Roberts (N4RVE?) on his "Shacktopus" project that joints all his ham rigs, computers, etc. together.
http://nomadness.com/blog/
Steve has carried ham radio and computers on bikes, kayaks, and boats large and small for about 25 years now.
Example: his current sailboat project: http://nomadness.com/blog/
2. Computers:
From K0NR, he continues to hack the very reasonably priced Acer Aspire computer.
http://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/
From K5TUX, Linux in the Ham Shack rolls along: http://blacksparrowmedia.com/
3. Electronics:
From K9ZW, an article on a new website called "solder by numbers" about kit building.
http://k9zw.wordpress.com/
4. Astronomy:
Water found on a moon of Saturn ?
http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/
The ISS turns 10. http://blog.makezine.com/
5. Others. -- none come to mind --
Well, that's good for now.
73
Scott
The Amateur's Code
Some good food for thought here.
73
Scott / KD5NJRThe Amateur's Code
The Radio Amateur is
CONSIDERATE...never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.
LOYAL...offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.
PROGRESSIVE...with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient station and operation above reproach.
FRIENDLY...slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.
BALANCED...radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.
PATRIOTIC...station and skill always ready for service to country and community.
--The original Amateur's Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Monday Night Net
Your assistance and participation is requested for the Monday Night Net.
in short:
The Broken Arrow Amateur (OK) Radio Club (W5BBS) holds (nearly) weekly information and swap nets on the 146.910 repeater (also 444.000 repeater) at 8p Monday nights, except for the first Monday night -- the club meeting. You do not need to be a BA (or other) club member... just a ham with a 2m or 440 MHz rig. Y'all come ! 73.
Let us know of your:
a) items of interest - ham news, etc.
b) projects your working on.
c) new DX
d) items for swap 'n trade.
Please join the discussion here too: http://w5bbs.blogspot.com/
73
Scott
KD5NJR
in short:
The Broken Arrow Amateur (OK) Radio Club (W5BBS) holds (nearly) weekly information and swap nets on the 146.910 repeater (also 444.000 repeater) at 8p Monday nights, except for the first Monday night -- the club meeting. You do not need to be a BA (or other) club member... just a ham with a 2m or 440 MHz rig. Y'all come ! 73.
Let us know of your:
a) items of interest - ham news, etc.
b) projects your working on.
c) new DX
d) items for swap 'n trade.
Please join the discussion here too: http://w5bbs.blogspot.com/
73
Scott
KD5NJR
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