I just got this update from the ARRL regarding their services being offline since around May 12, 2024
*MEMBER BULLETIN* June 6, 2024 Dear ARRL member, We are writing to inform you of a serious incident that has impacted ARRL¡¯s operations. On or around May 12, 2024, ARRL was the victim of a
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Joy Rabins
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Re: Dacron Rope, no stretch UV proof Question
I used Mastrant-M 5mm-3/16¡±. Very pricey but very comforting to know its there when the wind is gusting over 50mph. I have some left over that I would sell at a very reasonable price.
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David Pollack
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Dacron Rope, no stretch UV proof Question
Is this the guy line I would get for my new hex beam? Dacron Rope, no stretch UV proof. It comes in 1/8",3/16", 6"16" and 1/2" from KF7P.com? Joy N6GO (PS, I told you there would be questions)
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Joy Rabins
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Re: I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam !
I am not sure where to hire someone with ham antenna experience. I did get a name of someone that does TV antennas. I was thinking of going through a handy man type regular company with liability
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Joy Rabins
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Re: I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam !
that is incredibly exciting Joy! Congratulations! When you find somebody to do the work on the roof, would you let me know? I expect one or more roof mounted masts are in my future, but I do want to
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Connie W6EFI
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Re: I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam !
Thanks Dick, my husband had also looked at the stand offs from DX engineering and we will get them from them. I would be interested in how the wire antenna connects to the mast. We wanted to have the
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Joy Rabins
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Re: I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam !
Joy, I put up my hex beam a little over 10 years ago and it has stood the test of time.?? My mast is a 17' push up that is attached to the side of my second story so that the antenna is probably 6'
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Dick Grote
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I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam !
After 2.5 years of delay I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam. I ordered the side clamps for the mast to have on hand just in case we decide to go in that direction. Also ordered the BAL-8 Snap
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Joy Rabins
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Re: Alpha Anxiety
David, Can you send them a pic to prove the fault?? Insist they waive the fee and pay shipping both ways.?? 73, Eric NF6S ex WD6DBM ? On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 9:37 PM, David via
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Eric
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Re: Alpha Anxiety
Good question, but I'm pretty sure it was not damaged in shipping. There was no visible damage to the shipping container (though they didn't provide any packing material), there is no damage to the
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David
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Re: Alpha Anxiety
David, was it always that way? Maybe shipping damage?
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Cliff Sojourner K6CLS
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Re: Friday
Anyone planning to do the PAARA meeting Friday? Best, --David KM6RI
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David
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Alpha Anxiety
During a recent ops session, I commented to some that I suspected something was wrong with my new Alpha Loop antenna. I was making very few contacts and noted a scratchy sound in the receiver when
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David
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Re: Where can I find a 10 ft galvanized steel mast pole in the Sunnyvale/Santa Clara
Thanks everyone.......Ask 4 hams, get 9 answers. I'm giving all your suggestions to my husband. Joy]N6GO
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Joy Rabins
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Re: Where can I find a 10 ft galvanized steel mast pole in the Sunnyvale/Santa Clara
Alan Steel, 101 and Woodside road (east side of 101). I would use aluminium, your choice steel is probably cheaper. Dave
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David W Crocker
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Friday
I plan to be at the Baylands starting with lunch. I hope the condx will be better than the last few weeks. Hiroki AH6CY
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Hiroki Kato
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Re: Where can I find a 10 ft galvanized steel mast pole in the Sunnyvale/Santa Clara
Dave Cassler used chain link fence top rail Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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Peter Wanger - WA6ECH
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Fw: [NCDXC Chat] LoTW Outage-An update from the ARRL
73, Eric NF6S ex WD6DBM ? ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Paul N6PSE via Chat" <chat@...> To: "NCDXC Discussion List" <chat@...> Cc: Sent: Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 9:26 AM Subject:
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Eric
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Re: Where can I find a 10 ft galvanized steel mast pole in the Sunnyvale/Santa Clara area
Joy, I have a 10ft X 2in od galvinized steel conduit section (threads on both ends) that appears to be exactly what you are looking for. You are welcome to it for free. I was going to use it for a
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HOWARD POMERANTZ
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Re: Where can I find a 10 ft galvanized steel mast pole in the Sunnyvale/Santa Clara
Cliff,? In a previous email, you said,? pipe is measured by inside diameter; tubing is by outside diameter." And I gave examples that the actual measurement can be very different from the nominal
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Paul AA6PZ
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