Just received the following message from Alex's daughter. HIs business is alive and is being continued by his son.
Hiroki AH6CY
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Subject: Re: Renata Grimberg
Date: July 11, 2024 at 11:42:26 AM PDT
Hello Hiroki, I forgot to mention that in the last year before he passed away, my father prepared my brother to continue with the company. We are managing to serve the companies that resell AlexLoop. renata grimberg
(21) 99870 7078
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Re: Doug: Question about QRP guys 20,30,40 antenna
Here is the coil  
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Re: Doug: Question about QRP guys 20,30,40 antenna
Well, swr depends on a lot of things including the environment.? ?You can trim the wire and adjust the turns to get it resonate on all 3 bands.? Having said that,? you will get slightly different results depending on the location.? ?I always use a tuner.
I have a suggestion.? ?Why don't you buy one of the Chinese verticals with base and stake for less than $30.? Add the coil for 40 and 30 and you are good to go.
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Re: Where do you get wire??
I think the last remaining business for small walk-in purchases is Anchor Electronics in Santa Clara.
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Re: Where do you get wire??
Did anyone look at Anchor Electronics? They still sell surplus stuff.
Cliff, we went to Jameco during the pandemic to get something they should have had it stock. When we walked in, it was apparent they didn't really have much of any inventory to see in the "store". Everything was on line so we walked out empty handed and disappointed. Things may have changed now......or not. I would give them a call and ask what they have inventory wise for "walk ins".
Joy
N6GO
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Re: Where do you get wire??
I wonder if Alan Steel and Supply in San Carlos would have any.
Doug-
I have typically bought multi conductor cable at the electronic
flea market there in the valley and stripped out the individual
conductors. Another good source is Amazon.
regards and 73
Phil, KD6RM
On 7/10/2024 4:41 PM, Doug Hendricks
wrote:
Thank you Cliff that
is very kind of you but I'm looking to replenish my dwindling
supply?
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Re: Where do you get wire??
Doug-
I have typically bought multi conductor cable at the electronic
flea market there in the valley and stripped out the individual
conductors. Another good source is Amazon.
regards and 73
Phil, KD6RM
On 7/10/2024 4:41 PM, Doug Hendricks
wrote:
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Thank you Cliff that
is very kind of you but I'm looking to replenish my dwindling
supply?
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Doug: Question about QRP guys 20,30,40 antenna
Doug, sorry for this basic question. I found a qrp guys 20,30,40 antenna in a drawer that I want to use. I think the reason I stopped using it is I cut the wire too short when I was building it. I have plenty of wire now and I wanted to give it another try with my QMX and or 20M QCX mini. There are no tuners in either of these rigs and I would prefer not to use an external turner. Is the qrp guys 20,30,40 resonant on those bands so I can use the rigs on 20m without damaging them? I would check the SWR with an antenna analyzer. The QMX has protection so it will shut off with high SWR and/or power too low or too hight, but the QCX mini has no protection. I built 95% or it with my husband's supervision and I would cry like a baby if I ruined it because of not using the right antenna.?
By the way, I miss having you at the Bayland's lunch table.?
Joy
N6GO
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Re: Where do you get wire??
Dick, Oh yea, that was the other thing when we walked into Jameco, it was a $50 min. That slammed the door on our purchase. I think we were looking for a connector or something inexpensive.?
Joy
N6GO
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Re: Where do you get wire??
Cliff, we went to Jameco during the pandemic to get something they should have had it stock. When we walked in, it was apparent they didn't really have much of any inventory to see in the "store". Everything was on line so we walked out empty handed and disappointed. Things may have changed now......or not. I would give them a call and ask what they have inventory wise for "walk ins".
Joy
N6GO
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Wow Howard....117 and you lived to tell about it! Impressive.?
Joy
N6GO
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I am back and I am planning to be at the Baylands for lunch and ops on Friday.
We were in Bakersfield on Sunday and it was 117° so the Baylands will feel nice and cool.
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On Jul 10, 2024, at 8:19 AM, Hiroki Kato < hiroki@...> wrote:
I will be at the Baylands starting with lunch. Hope to see many of you.
Hiroki AH6CY
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Re: Where do you get wire??
here's the one I got:?
I also got the #24 assortment, both solid and stranded.? can't
find it today.? it's in a box in storage.? stop laughing, I can
hear ya :)
enjoy
On 2024-07-10 16:41, Doug Hendricks
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Thank you Cliff that is very kind of you but I'm looking to
replenish my dwindling supply?
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Re: Where do you get wire??
Thank you Cliff that is very kind of you but I'm looking to replenish my dwindling supply?
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Re: Where do you get wire??
Jameco still has willcall, but they state a $50 minimum.?
Recently I met the $50 minimum and the lady working at the desk,
said that she would place a order for around $35 if I did it in
person.? (That unfortunately is a lot of wire).? They also still
have the miscellaneous kits and parts for sale in the lobby.
Dick
On 7/10/2024 12:10 PM, Cliff Sojourner
K6CLS via groups.io wrote:
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I like Jameco. in the before times, I'd stop by
the willcall entrance in San Carlos.?? but these days shipping
is quick.
if you just want a little #22 stranded I can mail some today.??
On July 10, 2024 11:29:03 AM PDT, Doug Hendricks
<ki6ds1@...> wrote:
Now that excess solutions has closed their retail store, where
do you guys get your wire?? I'm looking for #22 insulated?
stranded
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Re: Where do you get wire??
There are some good deals on mil-spec?M22759 and M16878 wire on eBay.? ? This is excellent stuff. has quality wire products and sells boxes of various colors on Amazon.
On Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 11:29?AM Doug Hendricks via <ki6ds1= [email protected]> wrote: Now that excess solutions has closed their retail store, where do you guys get your wire?? I'm looking for #22 insulated? stranded
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Re: Where do you get wire??
1. Become a member of freecycle.org and place a "wanted" post with some specifics.
2. Your local Home Depot may have spool remnants they will sell at a discount (make an offer).
3. Drop by your local electric supply store and inquire re. used / surplus wire.
4. Best bet IMO is any swap meet (as was mentioned) plus garage/estate sales.
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https://youtu.be/TVsm-Mpwj6c?si=9yPhZbs33-LIJ7L5 73, Eric NF6S
ex WD6DBM
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On Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 12:11 PM, David via groups.io <dkvarn@...> wrote: Very sad... Never met him but was (and am) so impressed by his work and contributions.?
Anybody have pix of him from local events?
Best, --David KM6RI
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Very sad... Never met him but was (and am) so impressed by his work and contributions.?
Anybody have pix of him from local events?
Best, --David KM6RI
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Re: Where do you get wire??
I like Jameco. in the before times, I'd stop by the willcall entrance in San Carlos.?? but these days shipping is quick.
if you just want a little #22 stranded I can mail some today.??
On July 10, 2024 11:29:03 AM PDT, Doug Hendricks <ki6ds1@...> wrote:
Now that excess solutions has closed their retail store, where do you guys get your wire?? I'm looking for #22 insulated? stranded
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Jeff Reagan
Cliff Sojourner K6CLS
David