tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81656571995243478622024-03-13T13:24:04.012-04:00Amateur Radio KC2YTIThis Blog is about my love for the Ham Radio Hobby. Dan KC2YTI 73sD Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-21420058911988475432023-12-17T15:20:00.003-05:002023-12-17T15:20:41.785-05:00What Do You Want For Christmas In Your Ham Shacks<div class="separator"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Antennas-S-F5MS-Vertical-Threads-Handles/dp/B0875TRQBV?crid=3UKX4XSOXI0ET&keywords=hamsticks&qid=1702843608&sprefix=hamsticks%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.17d9e15d-4e43-4581-b373-0e5c1a776d5d&linkCode=li2&tag=lothharakc0203-20&linkId=db3837928e2546adb20088987d6dc3c1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_il" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="256" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B0875TRQBV&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=lothharakc0203-20&language=en_US" width="320" /></a></div><p> It's Christmas time again and it's time to think about what you want. I am looking for some Ham Sticks to make a dipole out of. Maybe I will have four 20 meter Ham Sticks make a 2 element ham stick beam antenna. Yes it's a compromise antenna, but something is better that nothing. Just remember some ham radio gifts may not fit in a stocking.</p><p></p> Okay, so the next thing is where are you shopping for Ham Radios and Ham Radio Items. Yes you can shop at places like DX Engineering or Ham Radio Outlet. You can also shop at #Amazon or #Ebay. Yes I know some hams frown on these places on the internet. Mostly it's due to buying something and it being junk. I have also heard people say it's cheaper to go right to ham radio outlet. I have looked into this and the price on amazon and eBay are slightly higher. It looks like it's due to making a small profit to cover the cost for selling on amazon and eBay. <p></p><p> Some have complained that they bought something from Ebay and they got scammed. Well on any of my facebook groups and pages, I strongly advise to check out the sellers ratings and reviews before handing any money over. You may search on some of the Ham Radio websites like QRZ or Eham.net to see if anyone has heard good or bad about the seller. If it is an expensive item, you may want to have insurance on it.</p><div class="separator"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Accessory-Bundle-Transceiver-Triplexer/dp/B089P1FGYW?crid=8PX6YZGYIRBK&keywords=ham+radio+transceiver&qid=1702843119&sprefix=ham+radio+tr%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-44&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.17f26c18-b61b-4ce9-8a28-de351f41cffb&linkCode=li3&tag=lothharakc0203-20&linkId=3c9105abf764984030da3412cfae6152&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_il" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Click The Picture To Check Out The Price" border="0" height="268" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B089P1FGYW&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=lothharakc0203-20&language=en_US" title="Click The Picture To Check Out The Price" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p> Generally on Amazon, the items are New, they can be refurbished. Make sure to change the setting on the right side to New. You can also choose the best gold stars, average sales or the best sellers choice. Ebay is somewhat the same, but is more Used items. You have to make sure what you select, because some are just for parts. </p><p> There is nothing wrong with buying a used ham radio. The thing is mainly protect yourself buy check out the seller. Some ham radios are coming from Japan for example. Make sure to check if the wording and controls are in English. One ham bought one and everything was in Japanese.</p><p> <b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">If you prefer Ebay, JUST CLICK MY AFFILIATE LINK</span></b> <a href="https://ebay.us/ksqWdG" target="_blank"> https://ebay.us/ksqWdG</a><br /></p><p> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Well that's all for now, so Merry Christmas From Dan KC2YTI</span></b><br /></p>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-85542589758356900152023-04-25T15:03:00.003-04:002023-04-25T15:03:47.189-04:00Ham Radio And Summer Go Hand In Hand<p> Summer is almost here and so is the warm weather. It's time to go to your local Hamfests unless you want to travel. It's also time to check out your ham antennas and see if there is any damage due to the winter months. The other part of ham radio and summer is the time to install a new antenna or maybe build your own ham antenna. Get out there and try to create a ham antenna and test it. Maybe post it on youtube and see who likes it.</p><p> Yes I have to take down some ham antennas and put up some new ones. I will then see how they work and maybe put a video on this blog or my facebook page. I have some hamsticks that I want to install and see how they perform as a rotatable dipole antenna. I have some 20 meter hamsticks that I want to build as a two element hamstick beam antenna. Hopefully in the next few years we will be able to move to a location where I have more property to erect all my Ham Antennas.</p><p> So start planning your Ham Radio ideas for the Summer, have fun and stay safe.<br /></p>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-761009153045537802022-11-08T16:42:00.001-05:002022-11-08T16:42:45.688-05:00Ham Radios For Sale - New & Used<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdaXhR2CDh8LK4VpPnZok-WQoHWMExw6e-cbpuFzsuRMzcvRPRf6ybtN4uqn3DXJ7ZRuo5A0nIKB2FsIo9t-HBnBY-VshFrmd0H7FyfjRJSAHasfMOYyw9jn9Xtp99wDepu0AHFdItW3beXmTbl1cP2IfYqHw-PAHyg683RkugE4BB5SbzuFR5yh1l8A/s901/pexels-photo-1619779.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdaXhR2CDh8LK4VpPnZok-WQoHWMExw6e-cbpuFzsuRMzcvRPRf6ybtN4uqn3DXJ7ZRuo5A0nIKB2FsIo9t-HBnBY-VshFrmd0H7FyfjRJSAHasfMOYyw9jn9Xtp99wDepu0AHFdItW3beXmTbl1cP2IfYqHw-PAHyg683RkugE4BB5SbzuFR5yh1l8A/w426-h640/pexels-photo-1619779.webp" width="426" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p> It's been awhile since I have written a post. I guess I get kind of busy, since I have early retired. There always seems to be something getting in the way. It's either something around the house, sleep in the recliner, watch football or as of late covid. Yes my wife brought it home from her job. My wife started the night before Halloween. My son, daughter and myself started on Halloween with symptoms.</p><p> Fortunately, we are all fully vaccinated and boosted. We all seem to have mild cases. It's like having a nasty head cold, but we are feeling much better. My wife is negative now and back at work. She is a certified nurses aid in a retirement home. Myself and two adult children are still positive. Hopefully we will be negative in a few days.</p><p> Okay now for the Ham Radio related stuff. My facebook account was badly hacked by some Chinese Hackers awhile ago. I had to delete my account, facebook groups and pages that I created. They actually took over one of my facebook Ham Groups and made themselves the administrators. I have reported it a few times and posted it to twitter a few times.</p><p> So, I created a new facebook account, a couple of Ham Radio Groups and a few facebook Pages. Here is the link to my newest facebook ham radio group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/5609984609109766">HAM RADIOS FOR SALE - NEW & USED | Facebook</a> .</p><p> I will be posting my affiliate ads for Ham Radios for sale at #Amazon and #Ebay. Anyone may join the group and post their ham radio items for sale, with my permission. I have upped the security, so no more undesirables can enter. The crooks have now changed the name, but the ham post are still there. Here is a link to it <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/798195637307446/?mibextid=HsNCOg">https://www.facebook.com/groups/798195637307446/?mibextid=HsNCOg</a> . It was called Ham Radio Antenna DIY Group and I had over 5000 members. They have now called the group Movie Action 2023. They claim it was sold, these people are nothing but scumbags. If you know of any hams on it, let them know.</p><p> Thanks for reading from Dan KC2YTI General Ham</p><p><br /></p>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-51646179536634013972022-07-18T17:58:00.009-04:002022-07-18T18:01:57.830-04:00Ham Radio And Facebook<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipo_pWmeJYgKRdZLl5c2833OAdOEipt18MeqtImZgQHsakhXsCsrOtMOeRWWfwgPlOv4hBZwrtXSi2OY58uzWMv87KBxFnHLEevs9FPA3w8BoXP__9byPogmJIp9EAqPEnIWCzY3jj2-RlKxSP_der1Qnp5wM_U1k_I8elgYXtaX1plERZByLNpJaQNA/s634/2020-07-17%2017_52_56-Window.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="634" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipo_pWmeJYgKRdZLl5c2833OAdOEipt18MeqtImZgQHsakhXsCsrOtMOeRWWfwgPlOv4hBZwrtXSi2OY58uzWMv87KBxFnHLEevs9FPA3w8BoXP__9byPogmJIp9EAqPEnIWCzY3jj2-RlKxSP_der1Qnp5wM_U1k_I8elgYXtaX1plERZByLNpJaQNA/w400-h186/2020-07-17%2017_52_56-Window.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <p></p><p>Sorry I have not been around lately. I have been busy with things. I did not get called to go back to my previous job working as a Computer Hardware Technician. They were not calling me back when the covid pandemic slowed down. They only called me when they were short of help. I had contact with an individual inside the company, so I knew everything that that was said and was going on.</p><p> My contact asked me if they had called me and I said no. I was told that management was telling the employees that they spoke to me and I said I was not going back. I had not spoke to them since they let us all go. Well they called me and left a message on the answering machine. They wanted me to come in so they could speak to me. I did not speak to them or go in.</p><p> They were only offering me what unemployment pays, which is 60% of my normal wage. They were only paying me about $15 an hour. I had worked there for 17 years and never had a raise or cost of living increase. Other technicians starting out were getting paid $25 per hour or more. I found out that everyone else was making their normal wage, so why me ?</p><p> Well they were doing very little to prevent the covid-19. There were a number of other things that were illegal according to the Microsoft License Agreement. I was tired of being lied to and talked down to. You see they bought the previous company I worked for and I was part of the package deal. I worked 26 years as a Computer Hardware Technician and 11 Years before that as an Electronic Technician. I have my AAS Degree In Electrical Engineering- Master Electronics. I explained all this to unemployment and never had a problem.</p><p> I decided to stay on unemployment until it ran out and then decided to early retire since I was heading to 63 years old. I could not see going back to work for them at about $7 per hour. That is what I made years ago working for the school district when I was a kid. </p><p> Okay now back to the subject at hand. I had a facebook account with a number of pages for Ham Radio and other subjects. I am into affiliate marketing for Amazon and Ebay. I have sold a few things over the years. My facebook page got badly hacked and I had to delete it, so I am starting over. Here are some links to some of my new facebook pages.</p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">1.) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hamradiodxnow">High End Ham Radios For DX | Facebook</a></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">2.) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hamcbradio">Ham Radios & CB Radios - New & Used | Facebook</a></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">3.) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hamantennasnow">Ham Antennas - Building And Buying New | Facebook</a></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">4.) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lowcosthamradio">LOW COST HAM RADIO | Facebook</a></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">5.) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326450050972320">https://www.facebook.com/groups/3326450050972320</a><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Please pass them around if you could. I plan on writing some more posts as I have some spare time now. Thank You Dan KC2YTI <br /></span></b></p><p> </p>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-7840890441867404912021-12-15T14:03:00.000-05:002021-12-15T14:03:03.076-05:00What Do You Want For Christmas In Your Ham Shacks ?<div class="separator"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01MDU5VYH/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01MDU5VYH&linkCode=am2&tag=lothharakc02-20&linkId=66cf61e385962ec15fd5b677567ec61c" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Click The Picture If You Want To Check Out This Yaesu Ham Radio" border="0" height="136" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B01MDU5VYH&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=lothharakc02-20" title="Click The Picture If You Want To Check Out This Yaesu Ham Radio" width="400" /></a></div><p> Well it's that time of year again, ham radio friends where we think about what we want for <a href="https://hamradio123.wixsite.com/radio-ham">Christmas in our ham shacks</a>. Yes many of us would like one of those $2000 dollar ham radios, but our budget limits us from that. So then we have to make a decision on what we want and what fits our budget. </p><p> In my situation, my wife works a good full time job and I have early retired. Yes due to the pandemic, my job did not call me back. In fact they only called me when they were short of help, because one technician was going on 3 weeks vacation and the other was going on a week vacation after that. You may be asking yourselves how did I know this.</p><p> Well I kept in touch with another employee that they had coming in and helping during the pandemic. Yes the individual was supposed to stay out until the government said it was okay to go back to normal. I asked how they were practicing any protection from the covid 19. I was told they only wore a mask when a customer came in to the store. As far as back in service where I worked, it was business as usual. No one wore a mask and there was no self distancing.</p><p> The employee asked me if I had talked to management. I said I had not spoken to them since they let us go. I was told that they were telling people that I told them I was not coming back. Nothing but more lies as this was always happening. I was told that they said they were going to call me. Well they called and I listened to the message on the answering machine.</p><p> They told me nothing about what I already knew. They wanted me to come in to talk to them. They also said in the message that they would only pay me what unemployment paid. That would be 60% of my normal wage. Understand that I worked there for over 17 years, never had a raise or a cost of living increase. I was earning about $14 dollars an hour working as a Computer Technician. I asked the employee if they were paying everyone less, the answer was they were paying them the same amount.</p><p> They were paying the other technicians $25 an hour or more. So they were going to only pay me about $7 an hour. This was basically a slap in the face to me. I decided to stay on unemployment as long as I could and look for a job as an Electronic Technician. I have my AAS Degree In Electrical Engineering with the Master In Electronics. I had worked as a Electronic Technician 12 Years before working as a Computer Technician. I found that jobs were scarce at the time and the ones being offered were not worth it due to the pandemic and pay.</p><p> I decided to stay on unemployment until it ran out. I checked the amount I would have on social security and compered it to the amount if I waited until 65 to 70 to retire. There was very little in the amount, so I decided to retire now. There were other personal reasons why I did not go back to my job. I informed unemployment about all this and the reasons for not going back. I never has an issue with unemployment. My biggest reason was the lack of protection for the covid 19 pandemic.</p><p> Okay, so back to the subject at hand about what do you want for Christmas. If your budget is small like mine, then I would look at purchasing <a href="https://hamradio123.wixsite.com/hams">low cost items on Amazon or Used Items On Ebay</a>. I myself am getting a Baofeng Handheld Ham Radio. If you want a good ham radio, then I would look at Ebay for a used ham radio or gear. Ham Radio Operators tend to take really good care of their equipment.</p><p> I have seen some pretty <a href="https://hamradionow2020.wixsite.com/vintage-radios">good deals on Yaesu, Icom and Kenwood Transceivers as well as other brands</a>. My advise is to always check out the sellers rating and reviews, because there are many crooked people out there. Yes there are many scammers that are just after your money. So always make sure to protect yourself.</p><p> <br /></p>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-69015252951677270402021-11-30T00:00:00.003-05:002021-11-30T00:00:55.392-05:00Ham Radio Antennas For Those Small Yards<p> This is a dilemma that many of us Ham Radio Operators Face, The Small Backyard. I myself have suffered from this my whole life. When I was younger, living at home, we had very little space. What I did was to look over the area and then use my imagination. Now this was back in the late 70s and cb radio was very popular. I had a few different cb antennas over the years.</p><p> I started out with a magnet mount antenna on a metal tv tray. Needless to say, it did not work very well. I bought a used 1/2 wave ground-plane antenna from a friend. I wall mounted it to the side of the house and it did a pretty good job. I wanted to reach further, so I bought a full 5/8 wave ground-plane antenna and mounted it on top of the roof on a tripod. It was basically just like the super perpetrator. </p><p> Well I still wanted to make further contacts, so I bought a 40 foot tower and a pdl II beam antenna. I cemented the tower on a hinge system, wall mounted it and had guy wires. Basically it was not going anywhere. The backyard had a small oval pool and very little space, but I did it. I did have a star duster antenna that came crashing to the ground. Later I did but a big stick antenna on the roof and it was good for local talk. I did get some excellent distance with the beam antenna.</p><p> Now I was married in 1984 and we moved into an apartment. Now all I had was the mobile antenna on the my truck. We were in a townhouse for awhile, but no place for an antenna. In 1992 we bought a house and I had the 5/8 wave up and it did an okay job. I eventually got my Technician Ham License and then my General Ham License.</p><p> I bought a imax 2000 vertical antenna, that can be used on cb radio and some ham bands. I also installed a multi-band dipole antenna, with the apex at about 35 feet. It did a good job until the bands faded out as the seasons change. The problem I have is that the backyard is small, maybe about 25 foot from the back of the house to the fence. The west side of the house has the power lines running through the middle and the other side has the driveway. The front yard has some space and 4 trees.</p><p> Unfortunately I sold the 40 foot tower awhile ago, which I never should have. I have some hamstick antennas I am playing with. I also have a mfj cobwebb antenna that I would like to put up. I have a vertical 6btv, but the trees have grown and I am not sure how it will work with the trees. I would have to lay some ground radials down. The weather has gotten cold and I have to think about things.</p><p> So if you are looking for some small space ham antenna ideas, here they are. The cobweb antenna is multi-band and works very well. Using Hamsticks is another good choice, especially with the mount by mfj. The comet cha250b is a good choice for a vertical antenna. I would also check out youtube for small space ham antennas. <br /></p>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-82759403549194063862021-10-31T17:21:00.004-04:002021-10-31T17:21:58.084-04:00Have You Ever Done Any Stupid Things As A Ham Radio Or Cb Radio Operator ?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2AWDrmMgEgg/YX8ImMBXNsI/AAAAAAAAIaY/9gBM4N2tq3kezNy4uzHqr2tWlusNvpIlwCLcBGAsYHQ/s972/1879374750951ee82c78b5a48501b98e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="972" height="249" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2AWDrmMgEgg/YX8ImMBXNsI/AAAAAAAAIaY/9gBM4N2tq3kezNy4uzHqr2tWlusNvpIlwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h249/1879374750951ee82c78b5a48501b98e.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p> <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">When I think back on all the stupid things I have done when I was younger and into the cb radio back in the late 70s, boy was I dumb. I remember installing a 1\2 wave ground plane antenna on my mothers roof to a mast that was wall mounted. I was holding 2 foot of the antenna, standing on the edge of the roof and installing it on the wall mounted mast. To top it off it was in a snow storm. Try holding that in the cold snowy wind. Yes I managed to do it and the swr was good. I used that antenna until I bought a star-duster cb antenna.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> This was my next brilliant move in the land of cb radio. I used some fence rails to put it up about 40 feet in the air. I had the mast was mounted to the garage. I had a boat winch set up with cable, so I could lay it over on the roof. My mistake, was that I used guy wire for the cable. I started to lay it over and then the weight took over. That mast came sailing down and the star-duster antenna crashed into the roof and landed on the driveway. All I could do was look at that poor twisted and bent antenna and say shi@#$%*.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Then cam e my next adventure in cb radio. I bought a 40 foot tower and cemented into the ground with a tilt over system. I also had this wall mounted to the garage and used a number of guy wires as well. This would lay right over and onto the roof. I had a friend tie a rope to it and to his pick up truck. The back yard was right at the schools playground field. The tower laid over perfectly and I installed a PDL II Beam antenna on it. One time as I was on the roof , my friend was lowering the tower and I stood too close to the tower. A bolt or something caught my shirt and ripped it off my back. I did pay my younger brother 5 dollars to climb the tower and adjust it, so it pointed north.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Well I have my own house and I don't do those crazy things as I have gotten older. I am much more careful with my ham radio antennas and gear. I much prefer to do everything from the ground.</span></span><br /></p>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-54332176916862185352021-09-28T16:19:00.024-04:002021-09-28T16:35:21.433-04:00Amateur Radio | Ham Radio Operators Are Silent Heroes<p></p><div class="separator"><a href="https://amzn.to/3kVkta9" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Just Click The Picture To Check Out The Icom IC-7300 HF/50MHz 100W Base Transceiver" border="0" height="301" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B01M5ILTCF&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=lothharakc02-20" title="Just Click The Picture To Check Out The Icom IC-7300 HF/50MHz 100W Base Transceiver" width="400" /></a></div> <p></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M5ILTCF/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01M5ILTCF&linkCode=as2&tag=lothharakc02-20&linkId=6ebb76f6e954819772240112918b0d21" target="_blank">Icom IC-7300 HF/50MHz 100W Base Transceiver with Nifty! 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<span class="submitted-date">Submitted On September 13, 2013</span>
</i></p><p>Does it seem to you that sometimes, television has no shame? That the medium, which actually had its introduction nearly 100 years ago (the first photos were sent over the air from amateur transmitter to amateur receiver in about 1921) made its professional debut with the election of 1928 when the victor's speech was broadcast.<br /><br />Early broadcast pioneers, such as Gen. David Sarnoff, who heard he sad plight of the HRMS Titanic as she sank in 1912 because he didn't have a license that allowed him to transmit (he soon remedied that), later founded the National Broadcasting Co.<br /><br />Lee deForest invented the "valve" (triode tube) the allowed the miniaturization of radio, was an electrical engineer who wanted to see what would happened when he added a plate grid to a standard diode tube and the amplifier circuit was born. He allowed huge stations to put music and drama on the air. Almost immediately networks such as Sarnoff's National Broadcasting Company (NBC) were bringing advertising revenues hand over fist as quatrodes and pentodes were developed.<br /><br />Maj. Edwin Armstrong, the "Father of FM Radio," figured out how to modulate the main frequency and put huge amounts of information on that frequency, adding lifelike sound. None of them were in it for the money, at first.<br /><br /> They were in it for: The thrill they received to see if they could do something no one else ever had done before<br /> The ability to develop new technologies from the older technologies and then use the newer technology to develop still newer technology (the transistor never would have been developed without deForrest's work and the work of RCA and Motorola and we would never have had the laptops or desktops that we take for granted every day<br /> To assist the federal government with public safety work.<br /><br />Indeed, by the mid-1920s, people were calling for licensure for ham radio operators who would:<br /><br /> Provide a trained pool of operators in case of war<br /> Provide a trained base of technology to advance technology<br /> Further the radio arts<br /> Watch out for their families<br /> Assist the government in time of need<br /><br />It's not the most stirring of credos, is it? However, every Ham Radio operator from 1AW (Hiram Percy Maxim who founded the American Radio Relay League) in the early 1920s, to this day is poised to service and support town, city, county, state and federal authorities.<br /><br />The mission of the Ham Radio operator has, indeed, been expanded since the tragedy of 9/11 when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) named them official first responders. This was only the highest recognition that the Amateur community could receive.<br /><br />It's not as if Hams were sitting by their radios waiting for new contests and contacts (there are some who do that, but when the time comes and lots of information has to be moved in a short amount of time, a skilled contester can move a lot of information in a relatively short amount of time and they use a microphone to do it.<br /><br />There are those in the Amateur world who believe that using the keyboard of specialized software is the most efficient way to move traffic and there are those who believe that Morse Code is still the best way to go.<br /><br />Each has its place in the world of response; however, Amateur Radio now works regularly with the:<br /><br /> Military Auxiliary Radio System, acting as the Army's primary backup high-frequency network, if the Army's system fails. The same is true of the Marines, Navy and Air Force new mission<br /><br /> Hams have working relationships with the National Hurricane Center and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to put "boots on the ground" observation through a trained cadre of Skywarn spotters, at each major weather service office. Indeed, a Ham, Rob Macedo, KD1CY, of Massachusetts, heads a major information retrieval and reporting system and makes sure it interfaces cleanly and works smoothly, reporting directly to the head of the Hurricane Center.<br /><br /> Hams have also had working relationships with the American Red Cross and worked tirelessly when two terrorists tried to weaken our resolve by blowing up a couple of buckets of nails at the Boston Marathon. They did end up ending three young lives and we will never know whether any of them could have found the cure for cancer or diabetes, but the culprit (more like the cowards they were) but only ended up in showing the world that our backs are made of steel when we are attacked as the Boston community joined together to help.<br /><br /> Hams were there during the race and directed runners to buses so they could be picked up and delivered to loved ones.<br /><br />The list goes on and on and here's the kicker in this piece, Hams use their own their own equipment to do this "work." "Indeed, you want to know something we don't consider this work, at all. 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<script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-44623706452284001112021-06-25T15:15:00.023-04:002021-06-25T15:30:10.565-04:00Try Using Hamsticks For A Simple Stealth Rotatable Dipole Ham Antenna <p> </p><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #04ff00;"><u>Hamsticks For A Simple Stealth Dipole Ham Antenna</u></span></span>
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<p> </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B08BJD2LTW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B08BJD2LTW&linkCode=am2&tag=lothharakc02-20&linkId=2c35bb7f643032b2d11871f2ce863290" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Click Here To Purchase The Mfj Octopus Antenna" border="0" src="https://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B08BJD2LTW&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=lothharakc02-20" title="Click Here To Purchase The Mfj Octopus Antenna" /></a> If you are trying to think of a simple stealth type ham antenna, why not try a couple of <a href="https://amzn.to/3h3p7Qc" target="_blank">Hamsticks</a> in a rotatable dipole configuration. Yes this would be a compromise type of antenna and the bandwidth would be small. Some <a href="https://cbradionow.wixsite.com/hamradio" target="_blank">antenna</a>
is better than no antenna at all. I have watched a few videos on
youtube and they seem to do a pretty good job. They would be considered a
mono type antenna, because they would be for a specific band, such as
the 20 meter or 40 meter band.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffa400;"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l2632&_nkw=ham+sticks&_sacat=1500&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=hamsticks&_osacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338743909&toolid=11800&mkevt=1" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE TO SHOP EBAY FOR HAMSTICKS</b></a></span> <br /></p><p> They do come in a 250 watt or 650
watt configuration for power consumption. Most hams run 100 watts, so
the 250 watt version would do just fine. Generally on Amazon, you will
find the Mfj Brand or the <a href="https://amzn.to/35T6jhq" target="_blank">Shark Brand</a>.
Just remember that you are going to need two hamsticks for the same
band and the mount to connect them. If you shop at DX Engineering, they
will cost you about $21.95 Each and the Mount is about $24.95 . Now you
can buy them on Amazon, <a href="https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l2632&_nkw=ham+sticks&_sacat=1500&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=hamsticks&_osacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338743909&toolid=11800&mkevt=1" target="_blank">Ebay</a>, Dx Engineering and Ham Radio Outlet, as
well as some other Ham Radio Dealers like Gigaparts. Gigaparts does sell
them through Amazon.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B083HPKSBM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B083HPKSBM&linkCode=am2&tag=lothharakc02-20&linkId=a80fc914b537279a5b27e3bb9634abe9" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Click Here To Purchase The Spider Version Made By Chameleon" border="0" src="https://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B083HPKSBM&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=lothharakc02-20" title="Click Here To Purchase The Spider Version Made By Chameleon" /></a> You can purchase the <a href="https://amzn.to/3dxPehh" target="_blank">Hamsticks in a bundle</a>,
with maybe 5 in a pack or more. Another dipole mount that you can use
is by connecting two mirror mounts together. Just remember that one
isolating washer will need to be removed. You can also purchase the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vRfrxq" target="_blank">rotatable dipole mini package from Mfj</a>. The other choice is the <a href="https://amzn.to/2U6KiZx" target="_blank">Mfj Octopus </a>mount,
where you can connect 8 hamsticks ( 2 for each band ) to have 4
rotatable dipoles on one mount. The mount is about $145 0n Amazon or
about $120 at Ham Radio Outlet. You can purchase the <a href="https://amzn.to/3qpgl34" target="_blank">whole Mfj Octopus Package With Hamsticks</a> For About $405.<br /></p><p> My advise is to purchase a 38 foot telescoping fiberglass mast or a <a href="https://amzn.to/3h4EEzc" target="_blank">metal push up mast</a>. The metal push up mast is going to be heavier to push up than the fiberglass mast. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3zYHbn5" target="_blank">Heavy Duty Fiberglass Mast </a>should support the Octopus Mount with Antennas. It can be easily raised and lowered with no issues. You could use a <a href="https://amzn.to/3zYGTN1" target="_blank">MFj Tripod to hold the Mast</a>. My other advise is to purchase a <a href="https://amzn.to/3df55AO" target="_blank">Mfj Antenna Analyzer</a> when adjusting the Antennas for a proper SWR.</p> If
you really want to be adventurous, try using the Hamsticks in a two
element or 4 element small beam antenna configuration. Click this link
to check out this<a href="http://hamuniverse.com/ve6vk20meter3elementhamstickyagi.html" target="_blank"> 3 element Hamstick Beam Antenna - CLICK HERE NOW.</a>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-73673009249187946912021-06-23T16:25:00.000-04:002021-06-23T16:25:20.611-04:00Buying A Ham Radio On Amazon And Ebay<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://hamradio123.wixsite.com/radio-ham" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Click Here For Awesome Deals On Ham Radios" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yogC_Es1fus/YNOSMp2BP-I/AAAAAAAAIXc/gJnuRV76DcozzccVkT-Rtka6vsTrdSgbwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/amazon.jpg" title="Click Here For Awesome Deals On Ham Radios" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Many Ham Radio Operators do not like buying a <a href="https://cbradionow.wixsite.com/10meter" target="_blank">Ham Radio from Amazon or Ebay</a>. There is nothing wrong with buy a Ham Radio or Ham Radio Equipment from either of these places on the internet. <a href="https://hamradio123.wixsite.com/amazonhamcbshortwave" target="_blank">Amazon</a> tends to have New Items and they may be from some reputable main dealers. I have found that Amazon may have items from <a href="https://amzn.to/3j6uf8E" target="_blank">Ham Radio Outlet</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3d8pvM2" target="_blank">Gigaparts</a>. I have noticed that Ham Radio Outlet items on Amazon may be slightly more expensive.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l2632&_nkw=ham+radio&_sacat=1500&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=gigaparts&_osacat=1500&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338743909&toolid=11800&mkevt=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Click Here To Check Out The Awesome Deals On New And Used Ham Radios At Ebay" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kDJu6mHNEO8/YNOSV5S2w8I/AAAAAAAAIXg/9ccXr0IbF90LL5_NoOnMa2hwsQ0VpPEyQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/ebay-881310_1280.jpg" title="Click Here To Check Out The Awesome Deals On New And Used Ham Radios At Ebay" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Now <a href="https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l2632&_nkw=ham+radio+transceiver&_sacat=1500&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=gigaparts&_osacat=1500&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338743909&toolid=11800&mkevt=1" target="_blank">Ebay will have New Ham Radios as well as Used Ham Radios</a>. If you are purchasing anything from Ebay, make sure to check out the sellers ratings and reviews before paying any money to the seller. I have heard some horror stories of people paying money and getting nothing or just a boat anchor piece of junk. Unfortunately there are many crooked individuals on the internet. I have found that <a href="https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1312&_nkw=dx+engineering&_sacat=1500&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=ham+radio+transceiver&_osacat=1500&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338743909&toolid=11800&mkevt=1" target="_blank">DX Engineering</a> and <a href="https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1312&_nkw=gigaparts&_sacat=1500&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=dx+engineering&_osacat=1500&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338743909&toolid=11800&mkevt=1" target="_blank">Gigaparts</a> are selling new items on Ebay.</p><p> So if you are going to buy from Amazon and Ebay; just check out the seller for negative ratings and reviews. <br /></p>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-46512629736613210982021-03-02T19:55:00.005-05:002021-03-02T19:55:59.296-05:00What Do You Do When You Can't Afford An Expensive Ham Radio To Transmit On ?<p> We all run into this dilemma at some point in our Ham Radio Hobbies. Yes you could apply for a big credit card and then make payments forever. I personally do not recommend this, because I have been down that road. I bought my kenwood ts2000 and put in on my credit card. Well I injured my back and was out of work for almost 6 months. My job would not let me come back until I was alomost 100% better. To make a long story short, we ended up in bankruptcy and it stayed with us for about 10 years. </p><p> So then the question is what are you going to do. Well if you just have your technician license, you could go with an inexpensive handheld 2 meter transmitter by baofeng or one of the other low cost handheld ham radios. Hey they may be cheap, but they will get you on the air. The other choice is to go on Ebay and search for the best deal on a used low cost handheld ham radio. You may see prices anywhere from $250 and higher. You can find deals on the baofeng handhelds on Amazon as well as Ebay.</p><p> Now if it is a base Ham Radio Transmitter you want, Then it's Ebay in the used category. There are some pretty good deals on Uhf, Vhf and Hf Transceivers. You should thoroughly check out the seller before putting any money down. There are lots of scammers out there on the internet. As far as prices go, they vary all over the place. 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I suggest you look into the Ham Radio Hobby. There are many different ways to go in the hobby and things to do. You need to get your Technician License first, then your General Ham Radio License and if you want to go further, the Extra License. You can buy the equipment from local dealers on the internet, but you can also check out Amazon and Ebay for some pretty good deals. Visit My Affiliate Website Today and GIVE IT A LIKE ! </span></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">Ham Radio - A Fascinating Hobby<br /> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">By David Thorson | Submitted On September 13, 2010<br /> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> Ham Radio is a fascinating hobby. Since licensing was first issued, many millions of radio licenses have been issued. With the rapid development in radio and electronics in recent years, equipment has become cheaper, smaller and technically better. The hobby of amateur radio is still going strong with many new recruits joining the ranks every year.<br /> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> Becoming a radio ham is one of the most exciting, high-tec, educational and useful hobbies you could find. It includes many different groups of people around the world ie. pilots, sailors, doctors, scientists, students, astronauts, even celebrities. First Lady Betty Ford was a CB enthusiast with the handle 'First Mama.' You just never know who you could be speaking to next. <br /> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> Ham Radio is a licensed radio service. Operators take an exam to get their operating license and most importantly their call signs. The most wonderful thing about it is that no matter your age, color, creed, gender, or physical ability, all are welcomed into the fold with open arms.<br />Once you have your license you can use your radio station to make to make contact with the world without worrying about additional charges. You can make contact via satellites, use your computer for wireless connectivity, bounce signals off the moon for contacts, use small handheld radios for local communications, even contact the space shuttle astronauts and provide communications for public services.<br /> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> Radio amateurs have a lot of fun, but there is a serious side to this hobby too. Amateur Radio Associations was founded to provide ordinary people with the means to intensify their operating skills, especially in times of real emergency. In disasters such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, accidents and search and rescue ham radio is often the only means of communication when telephone lines are down, cellphone masts lack power, and local radio and TV stations are off the air. It is the stalwarts of ham radio that everyone has come to rely on and they NEVER disappoint.<br /> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> Take Paul Mason, an Australian who in 1942 made a key contribution the defeat of the Japanese army at the battle of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. He was the manager of a plantation on the Solomon Islands and being a radio ham was recruited to be a civilian 'coast-watch' by Australian intelligence. He set up his radio - which was very bulky in those days -on a high ridge in the south of the island. The Japanese planes had to pass overhead, in fact it is said he sent the most important message ever sent by a radio ham. The US had landed on Guadalcanal and were disembarking when 24 heavily laden bombers passed overhead Paul who sent<br /> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> 'From STO - Twenty Four bombers headed yours',<br /> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> this gave the US 2 hours grace to get their planes in the air and they destroyed all but one of the enemy bombers. but the enemy knew he was somewhere on the island and even though he was hounded he continued to send messages, moving heavy fragile equipment on a constant basis and eventually was told to go to the north of the island where he would be picked up by submarine. </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> He was awarded the DFCby General MacArthur for 'his contribution to the war effort'. <br /> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> Acquiring your license is not difficult and there are study manuals for the 30 question test which you can buy from Radio Shack. It need not be expensive to set up your ham radio or does it have to take up a lot of room. If you are interested and would like advice on anything, the authority on Ham Radio is American Radio Relay League.<br /><br />If you are interested in ham radio a good choice might be a 10 Meter Radio [http://www.thorscbradio.com/10-meter-radio.html]. You can find a 10 Meter Radio [http://www.thorscbradio.com/10-meter-radio.html] at our website ThorsCBradio.com<br /> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/David_Thorson/682468<br /><br /></span></span></div><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"></span></span><br /><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"></span></span><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ir1v-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"><br /></span></span></div></div></div>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-75843792026989191932020-12-05T13:43:00.001-05:002020-12-05T13:43:52.893-05:00 Social occasion Overshadowing Information Through Ham Radio<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5TFSjqFwL8/X8vUkP-qOXI/AAAAAAAAIPc/216L3eiB9LAVzf8QxO9qz5nn9jTvaix_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s508/2019-07-28%2B16_44_49-Window.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="508" height="318" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5TFSjqFwL8/X8vUkP-qOXI/AAAAAAAAIPc/216L3eiB9LAVzf8QxO9qz5nn9jTvaix_ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h318/2019-07-28%2B16_44_49-Window.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A sun based obscuration is coming up in only a couple weeks, and in spite of the fact that with its way of entirety close to the southern tip of South America implies that relatively few individuals will have the option to see it direct, there is an occasion to engage with it even at an outrageous distance. PhD applicant [Kristina] and the association HamSCI are attempting to gain proficiency with somewhat more about the impacts of an overshadowing on radio interchanges, and everything necessary to help is a collector fit for tuning in the 10 MHz range during the hour of the obscuration. <br /><br />It's notable that specific radio waves can engender further contingent upon the hour of day because of changes in numerous elements, for example, the condition of the ionosphere and the measure of sunlight based movement. What isn't known is explicitly how the ways can change throughout the span of the day. During the obscuration the sun's obstruction is limited, and its effect can be all the more straightforwardly estimated in a more controlled test. By tuning into specific time stations and recording information during the overshadowing, it's conceivable to perceive how precisely the obscuration impacts proliferation of these signs. [Kristina] would like to take the entirety of the information assembled during the occasion to notice the doppler impact that is required to happen. <br /><br />The undertaking requires a lot of volunteers to tune in to the time stations during the overshadowing (regardless of whether it isn't obvious to them) and there are a couple of more days before this obscuration occurs. On the off chance that you have the necessary equipment, which is basically a collector equipped for getting upper-sideband signals in 10 MHz range, it could be beneficial to try this out. If not, there might be some an ideal opportunity to cobble together a SDR that can tune in (even a RTL-SDR set up for 10 MHz will work) if you can utilize it to record the necessary examples. It's very a period that ham radio could grasp the programmer network.</span><p></p><br />D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-24306122053291816942020-10-27T17:10:00.003-04:002020-10-27T17:10:18.808-04:00Survival Radio: 5 Critical Concerns And Why HAM Radio Is The Only Answer<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Survival Radio: 5 Critical Concerns And Why HAM Radio Is The Only Answer</b></span><br />By Kurt H Petrich | Submitted On July 24, 2014<br />Want to stay in touch with your loved ones in the middle of a hurricane? Well, if you are thinking about using your trusty cell phone or FRS or GMRS survival radios, then think again.<br />I want to show you 5 critical issues you need to address. But even if you don't, the truth is, these 5 keys are essential to your survival. So what are they? When it all comes down to it survival radio is about:<br />1. price 2. reach 3. privacy 4. mobility 5. reliability.<br />And as I share each of these with you, you'll see why HAM radio is the best solution.<br />First Concern: Pricing Why is the pricing important when it comes to the best emergency radio? Well, Walmart has some great low priced radios. But watch this. Walmart has two way radios that cost more than a Baofeng UV5R handheld HAM radio. And the Baofeng is of pretty good quality at under $40. The only thing missing is your license. So don't assume that you'll only get bad stuff at low prices.<br />As for CB radios, emergency handhelds are reasonable priced. You can easily find a Cobra WX or a Midland handheld transceiver in the $70-$100 range. OK, so what's the next essential ingredient to a good survival radio after price?<br />Second Key Concern: Range Why is reach or range important? Well, do you want to get your signal beyond the neighborhood? If so, then range is critical. For any use beyond your immediate family, walkie talkies are out. FRS or Family Radio Service radios are also out.<br />GMRS radios say that they can handle 14 miles, but the reality is more like 1 or 2 miles. But here's something interesting.<br />10/27/2020, 5:07 PM<br />Survival Radio: 5 Critical Concerns And Why HAM Radio Is The Only...https://ezinearticles.com/?Survival-Radio:-5-Critical-Concerns-And-Wh...<br />2 of 3<br /><br />Some GMRS radios have repeater capabilities. Repeaters are devices spread all around the country that receive and retransmit signals. If you can hit a local repeater, then it can forward your transmissions around the country. The downside to GMRS is that you need a license. So what do you do if you want range but don't want to get a license? Then get a CB.<br />Now with CB's, their range is better than FRS and you don't need to get a license. With full power, a CB can reach about 4 miles. The limits are your line of sight. If you want to increase your range, then attaching a longer antenna to your CB will do the trick.<br />Another way to increase range is to get a HAM radio/short wave radio. You'll need a license. At that point, you have access to repeaters which are located all over the country. Some great handheld HAM transceiver examples are the Yaesu VX3R and the BaoFeng UV5R as mentioned earlier.<br />I think that if you want farthest range, then get your license and pick up a HAM or GMRS radio. But price and range aren't where the search ends. Lets look at another essential survival radio consideration.<br />Third Key Concern: Privacy Why is privacy important? Well, let me play out a scenario for you that will illustrate the point.<br />In a disaster, phones go down. So where does everyone run to? The radios. And the more people that are talking, then the less privacy you have. Every radio channel available will have people on it all talking at the same time. It will be utter chaos. For some radios that is.<br />For instance, with the cheaper radios, the accessible frequencies are very limited. Cheap radio is affordable to many people. Limited frequencies means more people. If you get on an FRS radio in the middle of a disaster, it's going to be very hard to get through to any specific people.<br />Trying to coordinate with family or friends will be near to impossible. CB will be about the same. So here's where privacy comes in.<br />Many radios come with "privacy" channels. But there's nothing private about these channels. They are just a cheap feature added to the radio. But with HAM you have a better chance with privacy.<br />That's because you get a wider frequency spectrum to choose from. For instance you'd have your group start out on a national calling frequency and then move to a special frequency. This special one can be on a ham band or not. It's up to you.<br />A second factor that thins out the crowds is that HAM operators are required to have a license. And a third factor is that HAM gear isn't as easy to buy as FRS radios. For instance, you wouldn't go to WalMart to buy a handheld amateur radio transceiver. Sure, You can get it through Amazon or eBay, but you're not going to find them at WalMart. So the chances of people buying HAM radios at the last minute is not going to happen.<br />Fourth Key Concern: Mobility Why is mobility important? Well, what if you have a HAM or CB station setup in your house, and a flood comes? If you have to leave without your gear, then you've got no communications. So mobility is going to be essential.<br />FRS and GMRS radios are by default mobile. If you want to go CB, then a great mobile CB is the Cobra HH 38 WX ST 40-Channel CB Radio. With the built in antenna, the range isn't that good. Maybe it's a mile.<br />The downside to mobility is that you can't just plug into the wall for power. Batteries will be at a premium so think about foldable solar panels or a BioLite stove with a USB to power a battery charger. Now although mobility is huge, reliability is even bigger.<br />Fifth Key Concern: Reliability Why is reliability important? Here's why. You never know what you'll encounter. Let me explain.<br />Imagine it's raining heavily in a hurricane. Water is everywhere. You are on the run and you drop your radio in the water. Everything is wet and short circuited. End of game.<br />But, it doesn't have to be. That's because the Yaesu VX7R can withstand 30 minutes of submersion in 3 feet of water. But physical reliability isn't where things end.<br />10/27/2020, 5:07 PM<br />Survival Radio: 5 Critical Concerns And Why HAM Radio Is The Only...https://ezinearticles.com/?Survival-Radio:-5-Critical-Concerns-And-Wh...<br />3 of 3<br /><br />Another example of reliability is the use of channels. With everyone crowding existing channels, they increasingly become unreliable to communicate on. But with HAM, you have more to work with. In short, your communications become more reliable.<br />I Used To Think That FRS Was The Way To Go Maybe you've never considered HAM or shortwave radio. When I first started out, I thought FRS and walkie talkies would do the trick. But after learning more about HAM and all the areas it addresses, I was sold. There were just too many critical areas where HAM blew away FRS and CB.<br />What I'm going to be doing is start working on getting my license. Then I'll pick up a BaoFeng UV5R or a Yaesu. How about you? Did these 5 critical concerns help you? Do you understand the issues of survival communications a little better?<br />By the way, do you want to learn other essential survival and bug out skills? If so, check out Kurt's website SurvivalKitClub [http://www.survivalkitclub.com] for more survival kit tips.<br />Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Kurt_H_Petrich/229758<br /><br /></p>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-71529294361749849252020-07-25T23:31:00.001-04:002020-07-25T23:32:03.085-04:00Survival Radios For Sale - You Will Need One If The Grid Does Down To Save Your Life One item that every household should have is a good crank survival
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phone. They also may have some shortwave capabilities, so you can hear
some news from around the world. I have also seen where you can charge
up some other batteries. They can be used in flashlights. The survival
radio itself also has a flashlight built into it. Another nice feature
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Most of the time when you are in an emergency situation you have
no link to the outside world. You don't know if it's just your immediate
area that's been hit, cell phones don't work and you can't get any
directions from civil authorities. You won't know where to go for help
unless you have some contact with the outside world. If the power goes
out and you need to evacuate, will you even know what to do or where to
go without outside communication? It's hard to believe but even today
the most reliable form of communication is a radio!<br />
Radios have
been the main source of information in times of crisis because the radio
waves are consistent and do not require the kind of power that other
communication sources do. Emergency radios can provide you with the
information you need to make the best choices for yourself and your
family. In many cases, a radio may also be your only source of
entertainment. During stressful times, music and radio talk shows can
provide a outlet for your family that will help relieve stress and keep
your mind off of the situation at hand.<br />
You need to have as part
of your emergency preparedness kits a hand crank/solar powered radio.
These radios generate their own electricity by simply using a crank or
the energy from the sun to power them. People have often learned the
hard way that sometimes you just don't always have fresh batteries for
your radio. When it's your only link to the outside world, these
batteries are going to burn out quickly. Having a radio that you do not
have to worry about supplying with power can save your life.<br />
Many
of these radios can have regular alkaline batteries and electrical AC/DC
adapters to augment them as a power source and for charging the
built-in (NiMH) rechargeable battery pack. Likewise they will have
alternative lighting options built- in such as flashlights. AM/FM radios
are fairly standard, but a more complete package will also include
shortwave and NOAA capability.<br />
Shortwave radio is a method of
enabling world-wide transmission and reception of information. A
shortwave radio can receive radio transmission on frequencies between 3
and 30 MHz. It is part of the area on your dial between the AM and FM
bands. The main characteristic of these frequencies is their ability to
travel long distances as they are reflected back to Earth from the
ionosphere. This allows communication around the curve of the Earth
making possible world-wide communications. You can hear news and other
programs from a wide range of sources, and get emergency information by
listening to amateur radio broadcasts from ham operators around the
world. Many countries broadcast to the world in English, making it
easier to find out what a given country's position is on things that it
finds important.<br />
A weather alert radio has features that can be
set to automatically receive NWR warnings. NOAA stands for the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and is part of the U.S.
Department of Commerce. NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts National Weather
Service warnings, watches and forecasts 24 hours a day. It's an all
hazards network that also broadcasts alerts of non-weather emergencies
such as national security, natural, environmental, and public safety.
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards transmitters broadcast on one of seven
VHF frequencies from 162.400 MHz to 162.550 MHz. These broadcasts cannot
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Milwaukee tools are fast, safe and powerful. They offer a diverse
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Carpenters and Woodworkers Prefer High Performance Saws<br />
Milwaukee
too are rated some of the best amongst power tools, especially their
high precision saws. Milwaukee sells high-performance saws that are
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o 7" circular saw with
Quik-Lok cord - Features an adjustable main handle that provides users
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o Sawzall - Helps woodworkers with
the tough cutting jobs. Sawzall blades have tooth configuration and heat
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features power, ergonomics and versatility.<br />
Milwaukee Features Quality Tools for Carpenters and Woodworkers<br />
Because
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D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-37524665163481684622020-05-24T18:52:00.001-04:002020-05-24T18:52:30.079-04:00Add An Emergency Radio To Your Ham Shack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for something to add to your Ham Shack, think about a Emergency Radio. The nice thing about them is if the power goes out you can hear things like the News, Weather and Shortwave Radio. You will find that they vary in price and not all of them have the same capabilities. So if you are interested click my link now - <a href="https://hamradio123.wixsite.com/kaito" target="_blank">Emergency Radios</a>.</span><br />
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Knowledge is power, especially in survival situations when every
bit of information counts. Whether it is a simple weather forecast or a
news report, it can be useful in assessing the rapidly changing state of
things and to plan the next step. A reliable source of information is
always valuable.<br />
The radio is known worldwide to be one of the
fastest and most convenient ways of disseminating and getting
information across long distances. Despite the prominence of other such
media sources as TV and the internet, the radio remains a staple mainly
because of its portability and its ease of use. This is the reason why
radios have always been a typical part of all emergency kits. However,
like many pieces of modern technology, even the hardy radio is
vulnerable to the potential of being rendered inoperable by lack of
electric power. Spare batteries are nice, but they will ultimately run
out. And in times of disaster where there are no other sources of power
are available, a missed morsel of information over the airwaves may
spell the difference between life and death.<br />
This is where the
emergency radio comes in. Upgraded from the conventional radio models,
the emergency radio has been specifically designed to last in those
unexpected situations. It is geared to run on minimal power, and
nowadays even provides a plethora of other features specifically suited
to helping its owner in times of distress.<br />
Because of its
dependence on renewable power sources, the emergency radio is more often
designed with a light source in the form of an LED flashlight. Blinking
emergency lights may also be found on many models. This allows for an
easy way to grab attention during times of distress, such as being
stranded along the roadside. The radio speakers may include a built-in
siren that sounds like a car alarm and can signal for help if lost or
trapped in the back country. It is also an excellent tool to chase off
animals because its loud, shrill alarm hurts their ears. A USB port that
charges your other electronic devices such as cellphones is also
available. All this comes in a durable case, geared to make the
emergency radio hold up in situations where your conventional radio
receiver would have long given up.<br />
The emergency radio is, of
course, equipped with the standard reception of AM and FM bands. Almost
all emergency radios also feature a rechargeable battery that can store
power before a disaster hits. Due to advances in modern technology, the
emergency radio is also almost always equipped with some form of
self-renewing energy cell, the most common of which are solar energy
collectors and hand crank dynamo. However, even solar panels may be
rendered useless when trapped in a dark place where there is not enough
sunlight to power the photovoltaic cells. This is why a reliable backup
is the hand crank found on emergency crank radios. Using the crank to
turn a miniature generator inside the emergency radio itself allows for a
near limitless supply of power.<br />
The only way an emergency radio
would be totally useless is if you don't have it with you. Some
emergency radios are specifically designed with bright colors that are
easy to locate and grab when on the go. These vibrant colors even make
them fun to use even without any emergencies! With the emergency radio,
there's no more excuses to be disconnected from the airwaves of
information - be it anywhere from a casual picnic with your family, or
while camping en route to a far off mountain peak.<br />
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Don Carter is Co-founder and CEO of DTC LifeTools which is a
family-owned company that provides emergency preparedness resources,
tools, and education. DTC LifeTools is known for their unique car escape
tools, solar <a href="http://dtclifetools.com/SpecialOffer-PS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emergency radio</a>, <a href="http://dtclifetools.com/SpecialOffer-AS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tire gauge with escape tools</a>,
emergency crank radio, and quality customer service. Don also maintains
an emergency preparedness blog to help people be prepared for many
types of disasters and emergencies.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I created this video to hopefully get
the message out to people that we need to use common sense and stay
safe. I am seeing that too many people are passing the coronavirus
around without even knowing it. There are those individuals that may be
carriers of the virus and not even know it. My advise is to go to as few
places in public as possible. If you do go to the store for example,
wear a face mask and clean your hands before going into the store.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: lime;">It is up to us to stop the spread of the coronavirus and stop it from taking innocent lives.</span></span>D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-82999908051211813672020-04-09T14:40:00.002-04:002020-04-09T14:40:27.364-04:00Ham Radio Friends, What Are Doing Stuck At Home During The Coronavirus ? Well as for myself, I have been laid off from my job that I have worked at for 18 going on 19 years. I have been work as a Computer Service Technician for all these years. Since I am 61 years old I have pretty much been keeping busy with my Computer and listening to some of the chatter on the Ham Radio bands. I have done some website work and blog work to keep me busy.<br />
Now the question is, do I want to go back to my old job when this is over. The answer to that is no, for a few different reasons. You see I have never had a raise or cost of living increase in all these years. They started a bogus incentive program, which was a waist of time. I have seen my share of some dishonest things with new computers where the warranty has been voided by a company that is not warranty authorized upgrading drives and memory in new laptop computers. There are too many other things, but I won't mention them.<br />
I have my resume out and am looking into going back to work as a Electronic Technician. I have my AAS Degree In Electrical Engineering, with the Master In Electronics. I had worked as a Electronic Technician from 1984 to 1996 and left to work as a Computer Technician. Unfortunately the company was sold twice and I seemed to get the short hand of the stick when it did not work for the current company. I am the last one left for the original company and have been treated very poorly due to the printer repair part of things not working very well for them.<br />
Okay back to the Ham Radio things, well I am waiting for some good weather to do some antenna work. It was a little warmer here, except for some snow today and more predicted. As I am getting older, I really don't want to do any roof climbing. I am looking into maybe a vertical mast with a delta loop on it. I do have some vertical antennas, but not a lot of room for ground radials to bury. Oh well I will just have to wait out the weather and decide what to do.D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-18287766779411848652020-03-15T19:52:00.003-04:002020-03-15T19:52:38.923-04:00What Kind Of Stealth Ham Antenna Would You Use In 2020 We Hams are always trying to put up an awesome Ham Antenna, so we
can talk around the world. The problem is that where we live will
determine what kind of ham antenna we can use. Some areas or
neighborhoods do not allow the erecting of any kind of antenna, be it a
ham antenna or any antenna. So what do we do when this happens ? Do we
just throw in the towel or do we think of all the possibilities, try
them out to determine what works best.<br />
Well I would survey my area and then determine what kind of antenna I can work with. Some people will try to erect a <a href="https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=undefined&campid=5337452945&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570.l1313%26_nkw%3Ddipole%2Bham%2Bantennas%26_sacat%3D1500%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0%26_osacat%3D1500%26_odkw%3Dhf%2Bvertical%2Bham%2Bantennas">dipole antenna</a>
of some sort and hang it in the trees. I have seen some people hang it
basically from the gutters around the house. Other hams may use the
flagpole type antenna, put a flag on it and install it in your yard.
Usually these are a <a href="https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=undefined&campid=5337452945&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC0.A0.H0.Xvertical%2Bham%2Bantennas.TRS0%26_nkw%3Dvertical%2Bham%2Bantennas%26_sacat%3D0">vertical antenna</a>
like the hustler 6btv antenna. There were other verticals that were
made for this purpose. One such vertical antenna may be the DX
Engineering <a href="https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=undefined&campid=5337452945&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2334524.m570.l2632.R3.TR2.TRC1.A0.H1.Xvertical%2Bham%2Bantennas.TRS1%26_nkw%3Dhf%2Bvertical%2Bham%2Bantennas%26_sacat%3D1500%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0%26_osacat%3D0%26_odkw%3Dvertical%2Bflagpole%2Bham%2Bantennas">Vertical Antennas made of telescoping aluminum tubing</a>.<br />
If
you go with one of these flagpole type antennas, remember that you will
need to install some kind of ground radials to make it function at its
best. There are also others that have the vertical antenna on a tilt
over system so they can raise it and lower it when it becomes dark
outside. Just remember some pesky neighbors will be watching and report
you. This will definitely spoil all your fun. So the key is to make it
not an eye sore. In other words what they don't know won't hurt them.<br />
Now
if you can place the antenna outside in any manner, then it may have to
be inside the house. This means that you will want it as high as it can
go. The highest point in your house is generally the attic. Not all
houses have a big attic to put up an antenna. One way is to use a<a href="https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=undefined&campid=5337452945&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570.l1313%26_nkw%3Ddipole%2Bham%2Bantennas%26_sacat%3D1500%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0%26_osacat%3D1500%26_odkw%3Dhf%2Bvertical%2Bham%2Bantennas"> wire dipole type antenna</a> and bend it in as many ways as you can to make it fit. This is entirely possible and will offer some pretty good results.<br />
The other type of antenna for an attic situation is a<a href="https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=undefined&campid=5337452945&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570.l1313%26_nkw%3Drotatable%2Bdipole%2Bantenna%26_sacat%3D1500%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0%26_osacat%3D1500%26_odkw%3Ddipole%2Bham%2Bantennas"> rotatable dipole</a>.
Of course you won't be able to rotate the antenna, but it should still
do a pretty good job. There are some excellent multi-band rotatable
dipoles that will do very well. Some <a href="https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=undefined&campid=5337452945&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570.l1313%26_nkw%3Drotatable%2Bdipole%2Bantenna%26_sacat%3D1500%26LH_TitleDesc%3D0%26_osacat%3D1500%26_odkw%3Ddipole%2Bham%2Bantennas">ham stick dipoles</a>
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See story Page A6. — CONTRIBUTED <br /><br />L'ANSE-Love, N.L. — <br /><br />In the realm of web, internet based life and cellphones, there's a sure gathering of individuals who associate with the world with an old, however dependable, innovation — radio waves. <br /><br />They're beginner radio administrators, or hams, and there are a considerable lot of them, and their clubs, around the world. <br /><br />Toward the end of last month, a gathering of them got together at the Point Love Beacon in Labrador to impart and get signs while contending in CQ160 CW, an overall challenge that difficulties ham administrators to connect with whatever number different administrators around the globe as could be expected under the circumstances on the 160m band. <br /><br />The Point Love Beacon underpins a 2el vertical Yagi for 160m, which assists beginner with radioing administrators interface with other ham radio administrators everywhere throughout the world. — CONTRIBUTED - Saltwire The Point Love Beacon bolsters a 2el vertical Yagi for 160m, which assists beginner with radioing administrators interface with other ham radio administrators everywhere throughout the world. — CONTRIBUTED - Saltwire <br /><br />The gathering was comprised of Dave Goodwin who hails from simply outside Fredericton, N.B., Candid Davis of St. John's, and Chris Allingham, who is living in Kemptville, Ont., yet was conceived in Goose Narrows, experienced childhood in Churchill Falls, and whose guardians despite everything live in Goose Sound. <br /><br />Every one of the three are energetic novice radio administrators. <br /><br />It's the third year they've gone to the Point Love Commonplace Notable Site in L'Anse Love on the South Shore of Labrador to participate in the challenge. <br /><br />"This is a side interest," Goodwin clarified. "Something we appreciate doing is attempting to reach other radio beginners everywhere throughout the world." <br /><br />The challenge endures 48 hours. Contenders attempt to make the same number of contacts as they can in that 48-hour window, connecting with whatever number various nations as could be allowed. <br /><br />"Along these lines, simply envision a colossal overall round of tag," Goodwin said. <br /><br />Point Love Beacon, the tallest beacon in Atlantic Canada, and second most elevated in Canada, is situated on the South Shore of Labrador. — CONTRIBUTED - Saltwire Point Love Beacon, the tallest beacon in Atlantic Canada, and second most elevated in Canada, is situated on the South Shoreline of Labrador. — CONTRIBUTED - Saltwire <br /><br />Point Love Beacon was a major fascination. It's 33-meters high — the tallest beacon in Atlantic Canada and the second most elevated in the nation. <br /><br />"It's phenomenal to have a 120-foot tall help in that spot in get to," Goodwin said. "It made it down to earth for us to come and put radio wires on the beacon and work the challenge. <br /><br />"We made requests and we had the option to tie down access to the site, at first from the Coast Gatekeeper (in 2006), however now the Labrador Waterways Recorded Advancement Corp.," Goodwin said. "We are very appreciative to Bonnie Goudie of the … organization for her help for our tasks from Point Love." <br /><br />Likewise, on account of a dark characteristic of the standards for this challenge, Newfoundland and Labrador are viewed as two separate regions. That made Labrador much increasingly attractive as a challenge site. <br /><br />Groups in the challenge use Morse Code and win focuses for each contact they make. The aggregate of focuses for making contacts is increased by the quantity of various nations, various areas, and the diverse U.S. States they contact through the course of the challenge. <br /><br />Stations in Labrador would be very exceptional in a challenge this way, Goodwin said. <br /><br />"There are moderately scarcely any hams in Labrador, significantly less who partake in challenges, and much less who appreciate working on this specific Ham band since it's really requesting in certain regards. At the point when we jumped on from Labrador, we were the main game around," Goodwin said. "We were the main station in Labrador that anyone could hope to work sensibly during the challenge so we realized we would be incredibly well known." <br /><br />Chris Allingham at one of the working places of their station at Point Love. — CONTRIBUTED - Saltwire Chris Allingham at one of the working places of their station at Point Love. — CONTRIBUTED - Saltwire <br /><br />There are various lifetime accomplishments many radio novices look for, he said. One is to reach each zone on the planet. <br /><br />"There is one zone, called Zone 2, that incorporates Labrador, Northern Quebec, and the eastern piece of Nunavut, a spot that doesn't have an enormous populace, has not very many hams, and it's very uncommon," Goodwin said. "So even hams who are not inspired by the challenge should attempt to discover us (during) that end of the week since working a station from Zone 2 is very uncommon." <br /><br />The Point Love bunch had another particular target — to make Zone 2 accessible, especially to Japanese hams, he said. <br /><br />"Since the manner in which that radio waves engender, really working from Labrador to Japan is ordinarily very troublesome and is amazingly troublesome on this one specific band (160m)," Goodwin said. <br /><br />"There have been not many recorded contacts ever among Japan and Labrador on this specific band. I think there have just been possibly about six notable contacts among Japan and Labrador on 160ms over all the decades." <br /><br />Along these lines, before the challenge they were up at the ideal time to attempt to make contacts among Japan and Labrador (around dusk and dawn) for a few days. <br /><br />"Furthermore, we really figured out how to function a few twelve of Japanese hams," he said. <br /><br />Chris Allingham and Dave Goodwin on the Point Love Beacon. — CONTRIBUTED Chris Allingham and Dave Goodwin on the Point Love Beacon. — CONTRIBUTED <br /><br />The official challenge results weren't finished when the Northern Pen addressed Goodwin on Jan. 30, yet from what they could see at that point, they are No. 1 in North America, and they think among the Main 10 on the planet. <br /><br />This is from progressively 2,000 radio novices around the globe who partake as well as present a log to adjudicators. <br /><br />"We were wanting to show improvement over that really in light of the fact that in 2006 Chris and I came alone and we set up at Point Love. We had various challenges yet we figured out how to squeak out a No. 1 overall completion. <br /><br />"Thus, we returned a year ago and we planning to have the option to rehash that accomplishment. We had two or three things transpire like a force blackout that we weren't set up for, so we lost some important time there, yet we figured out how to put No. 2 in North America and No. 9 on the planet." <br /><br />GIVING BACK <br /><br />Goodwin said they are so thankful the help of Goudie and Labrador Waterways Chronicled Advancement Corp., they are putting forth attempts to give back, attempting to help the site along to empower more voyagers. <br /><br />"We've really worked with Bonnie to assist her with making a permeant novice radio nearness there at the light," Goodwin said. "We've set up a lasting reception apparatus that meeting radio novices can utilize when they go to the site. We've done a tad of research on the correspondences history on Point Love and it turns out it really has a significant fascinating interchanges history. There used to be an old Marconi transport to-shore station in 1904 that worked there until 1966. I imagine that gave marine interchanges to sailors, ships adrift that kind of thing." <br /><br />The gathering has made sure about a call sign to mirror the correspondences history of Point Love. That will be accessible to any meeting radio novice who chooses to utilize the site. <br /><br />"We need to give back on the grounds that we love the spot and especially might want to have individuals come and work the spot," Goodwin said. <br /><br />There is a yearly beginner radio occasion called the Worldwide Beacon Lightship Weekend, Goodwin stated, where radio novices visit beacons just to initiate them. It's expected to pull in open consideration and to have a touch of fun. <br /><br />"We're quick to advance Point Love as a potential goal for individuals to take in the beacon end of the week in August," he said. <br /><br />Scott Andrews, administrator of Commonplace Memorable Locales, with the common Branch of The travel industry, Culture, Industry and Advancement, said the office is grateful to have the option to cooperate with the Labrador Waterways Legacy Improvement Corp. <br /><br />The office oversees and possesses the site, sets the course for guest experience, etc, in any case, the Labrador Waterways Legacy Advancement Corp. Conveys the administrations at the site. It gets a working award, and the two gatherings meet to talk about programming, guest experience, etc. <br /><br />For the recent years, a repetitive topic of those conversations included upgrades, for example, introduction and advancement of understanding for the correspondences history at the site. <br /><br />"This year just appeared as though everything looked good to push ahead with some ham radio," Andrews said. <br /><br />Point Love, he included, has a rich interchanges history. He's fast to call attention to the site itself is interchanges history as that is the thing that the light pinnacle did — it imparted to sailors that there was a headland there and to ward off. <br /><br />"The site has an interchanges history that is more than 100 years of age." Andrews said. "For radio interchanges that was a beach front correspondence station. The Marconi Organization sort of had the imposing business model on that for the initial 20 or so long stretches of the 1900s. In this way, they began building these stations at a lot of beacons along the coast all over Canada and into the U.S. For transport to-shore correspondences." <br /><br />Goodwin, Allingham and Davis, he stated, had examined with Goudie commonly their enthusiasm for assisting with setting the site up to hand-off a greater amount of that data, and get an additional hands-on understanding around the interchanges history. <br /><br />"We were glad to have them included on the grounds that they were the substance experts.D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-4877330020818039542020-02-23T11:30:00.000-05:002020-02-23T11:30:01.791-05:00HAM Radio Comes To Rescue During Natural Calamities<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">HAM Radio Comes To Rescue During Natural Calamities </span></span><br />At a uninhabited island close to the mouth of Chilika tidal pond, 10 individuals from the Amateur Radio Society of Odisha (ARSO), with no entrance to power and correspondence lines, tried their abilities and innovation to utilize radio for upgrading readiness for normal disasters. <br /><br />The three-day-long second yearly field camp at the remote island finished on Sunday. Utilizing novice radio, otherwise called HAM radios, with negligible force supply was the topic of the camp. <br /><br />During the staggering Fani typhoon in 2019, Puri area stayed without force and media transmission for a few days. <br /><br />Around then HAM radio turned into the main methods for correspondence between the Puri collectorate and State secretariat in Bhubaneswar, said ARSO individuals. <br /><br />The HAM administrators utilized high recurrence signs to interface with different administrators living far away. Members had the option to associate with around 60 such administrators in various pieces of India and abroad, remembering three administrators for Indonesia, Malaysia and the UAE.The administrators reached in India were situated at places like Erode in Kerala, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Guwahati in Assam. <br /><br />"Insignificant measure of intensity was utilized for HAM availability and individual use ... Just 30-40 watts of power from convenient little batteries were utilized for the reason", said Gurudatta Panda, a member at the camp. <br /><br />ARSO individuals arrived at the island on the night of February 14 and stayed cut off from the remainder of the world till February 16. To recreate circumstances during a characteristic disaster, the gathering worked without power and customary methods of correspondence, and utilized bamboo posts and household electrical wires to build a recieving wire tower.D Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16412467335583596846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165657199524347862.post-14484657540352270102020-02-19T17:15:00.002-05:002020-02-19T17:15:56.699-05:00How Am I Going To Get That Dipole Antenna Way Up In The Air, When I Have No Big Trees ?<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082XJQFRF/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B082XJQFRF&linkCode=as2&tag=lothharakc02-20&linkId=e0144386d8f26d142b1452b0f18c4857" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Click Here To Check Out The Mfj 38ft Heavy Duty Fiberglass Mast" border="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B082XJQFRF&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=lothharakc02-20" title="Click Here To Check Out The Mfj 38ft Heavy Duty Fiberglass Mast" /></a> How Am I Going To Get That <a href="https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=undefined&campid=5337452945&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l2632.R2.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xdipole%2B.TRS0%26_nkw%3Ddipole%2Bantenna%26_sacat%3D1500" target="_blank">Dipole Antenna</a> Way Up In The Air, When I Have No Big Trees ? 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So what I have done is purchased a 38 foot heavy duty MFJ telescoping mast. I will be wall mounting it too my shed. I am mounting the dipole to it using a pulley system, so I don't have to raise it and lower it all the time. One leg will go to one tree and the other leg to the other tree. Basically it will end up as an inverted vee antenna, which should work okay. I may have more that one pulley, so I can maybe work a end fed antenna or a off center fed dipole antenna or both. It's all about experimenting and having fun.<br />
Now there are the metal push up masts that go up quite high, but I don't need the neighbors getting upset. There are plenty of choices for <a href="https://www.photographynew.com/fiberglass-masts" target="_blank">fiberglass telescoping masts on Amazon and Ebay</a>. Yes you can also purchase from any of the Ham Radio places on the internet. I would shop around and go with the best price as well as good ratings. Yes I know there are other ham antennas available, like the cobweb antenna. My budget at the time is not huge, so I will improvise and have fun.<br />
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<span data-offset-key="1ponb-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true">First this post is meant to give advise to all of my Ham Radio friends that use computers or have them in their ham shacks. I have been a Computer Service Technician since 1996 and was an Electronic Technician from 1984 to 1996. Every day we see customers come in and they have an old windows 7 computer and are asking whether to upgrade it to windows 7 or buy a <a href="https://tinyurl.com/sr3gp92" target="_blank">newer more updated computer running Windows 10.</a></span></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="1ponb-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> Well where I work I am seeing the sales people charge them to upgrade to windows 10 and clone to a new ssd or solid state hard drive, plus upgrade the memory as far as it can go. The problem with this is yes the ssd drive make make the system run a little faster, but is it going that much faster.</span></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="1ponb-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> In the older computer you have what is called the front side buss speed. This is how fast the data travels between the microprocessor and the memory. The older computer may have the older ddr2 or ddr3 memory and the microprocessor is much slower than today's microprocessors. Cloning to the ssd drive is not going to change that, so I do not recommend doing this for a couple of reasons.</span></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="1ponb-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> First the customer needs to purchase windows 10 home or pro, add the ssd drive, cloning labor and adding the memory. By the time all this is done you will have spent somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 to $700 dollars. The new computer plus transferring data costs would be just about the same price, so it is not cost effective. The second problem that arises, is that the older computer starts to develop problems with the older system. I see various things like the system intermittently freezes or crashes with a blue screen error and that are only a few problems.</span></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="1ponb-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> One of the things they do where I work is not sell the customer a package of windows 10. No they are installing this using a burned windows 10 cd, which is an oem version from an iso file. This is totally illegal with Microsoft, since the Free Windows 10 Upgrade ended in 2016. In fact if you go to Microsoft you will see that when someone questions them about upgrading to windows 10 now, they said the person would have to purchase the windows 10 software and used the new license key number and software to perform the upgrade. If you are interested in what Microsoft says click this link <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12435/windows-10-upgrade-faq">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12435/windows-10-upgrade-faq</a></span></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="1ponb-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> Okay so my advise is purchase a new windows 10 computer, whether Desktop or Laptop and reinstall your programs. You can also move your data such as documents, pictures, music, videos, email and favorites to the new computer. You can use a docking station with your old sata hard drive and move the data manually. Another option is to mount the hard drive in the new computer and transfer data. You can use a program like the free unstoppable copier, but check the data when it's done to make sure all data bulk copied. You also have to make sure to uncheck the two places to remove the attributes. There are other programs out there where you perform the same transfer. Some of your old office programs like the 2003 and earlier should be upgraded to the new version. Quickbooks and Quicken have to be upgraded to the new versions.</span></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="1ponb-0-0" style="font-weight: bold;"><span data-text="true"> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/sr3gp92" target="_blank"><span style="color: lime;">So in the long run, it is better to go into the newer computer and maybe recycle the old windows 7 out dated computer.</span></a></span></span></div>
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