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Re: TruSDX FTW

 

good advice. Any chance you could resend one of those pictures with the component circled? ? that'll make it a little easier when I get home and dig through my 10,000 emails. If not, it's easy enough to figure out.

thanks again, Connie W6EFI



On Sun, Jun 9, 2024 at 14:18, Doug Hendricks <ki6ds1@...> wrote:
Connie and Hiroki,? it's a simple fix.? Just be sure to pay attention to diode band orientation.?

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Connie KN2EFI
Re: TruSDX FTW

 

Connie and Hiroki,? it's a simple fix.? Just be sure to pay attention to diode band orientation.?
Re: TruSDX FTW

 

Re: TruSDX FTW

 

Lower left corner.?
Re: TruSDX FTW

 

Re: TruSDX FTW

 

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I blew the BS170 final transistors (set of 3) twice due to inadvertent high SWR and had to replace them. ?Fortunately, the replacements transistors are inexpensive.

Doug, when you say place 1n47576 between rf and ground, you mean rf antenna output to the ground?

Hiroki AH6CY







On Jun 9, 2024, at 08:51, Connie W6EFI via groups.io <stillinger@...> wrote:

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Thanks for the tip¨C ¨C I will look into this once I get back home. I'm glad I have a radio I feel ?comfortable just opening and modifying.

73,
Connie W6EFI


On Sun, Jun 9, 2024 at 07:57, Doug Hendricks <ki6ds1@...> wrote:
Connie,? I? strongly encourage you to install a 1N4756A diode between rf and ground.? It will? protect your finals.

Doug

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Connie KN2EFI

Re: TruSDX FTW

 


Thanks for the tip¨C ¨C I will look into this once I get back home. I'm glad I have a radio I feel ?comfortable just opening and modifying.

73,
Connie W6EFI


On Sun, Jun 9, 2024 at 07:57, Doug Hendricks <ki6ds1@...> wrote:
Connie,? I? strongly encourage you to install a 1N4756A diode between rf and ground.? It will? protect your finals.

Doug

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Connie KN2EFI
Re: TruSDX FTW

 

Connie,? I? strongly encourage you to install a 1N4756A diode between rf and ground.? It will? protect your finals.

Doug
Re: I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam !

 

*keenly

lol



On Sat, Jun 8, 2024 at 10:49, Connie W6EFI via groups.io <stillinger@...> wrote:

I am following your adventures here, Kinley. Please keep us updated. I will probably copycat down the line.


On Sat, Jun 8, 2024 at 10:30, Joy Rabins <doghouse3@...> wrote:
We went to the city before I really got serious about ordering it. The city said "as long as it is for ham radio and is less than 35' high you don't need a permit". I have a printout from the city and the card of the city permit person that told us that.?

Dick did tell me a story yesterday of a guy that ordered some type of beam with all the other accessories and when he went to put it up in the city of Cupertino they wouldn't let him. Dick got a deal on a brand new Yaesu rotator when the guy was selling all the unused parts of his antenna project.?

Thanks for the heads up Doug,

Joy
N6GO

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Connie KN2EFI

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Connie KN2EFI
TruSDX FTW

 

I am on the road right now, currently in a hotel in Tehachapi. Last night I set up my truSDX connected to a small MFJ16010 tuner, then tossed a wire out into a tree from my balcony, and dropped counterpoise down to the ground. ?I plugged in a cheap straight key and a cheap pair of headphones, called CQ for about 2 min and?had a very nice CW qso with a guy in Sacramento. ??

The whole kit fits in my purse but I actually keep it in a small hand tool bag. ? this was a super proof of concept. The whole thing can come on the plane.

Thanks again to you all and the QRPops group for all of the information and encouragement!

Connie W6EFI

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Connie KN2EFI
Re: I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam !

 


I am following your adventures here, Kinley. Please keep us updated. I will probably copycat down the line.


On Sat, Jun 8, 2024 at 10:30, Joy Rabins <doghouse3@...> wrote:
We went to the city before I really got serious about ordering it. The city said "as long as it is for ham radio and is less than 35' high you don't need a permit". I have a printout from the city and the card of the city permit person that told us that.?

Dick did tell me a story yesterday of a guy that ordered some type of beam with all the other accessories and when he went to put it up in the city of Cupertino they wouldn't let him. Dick got a deal on a brand new Yaesu rotator when the guy was selling all the unused parts of his antenna project.?

Thanks for the heads up Doug,

Joy
N6GO

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Connie KN2EFI
Re: I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam !

 

We went to the city before I really got serious about ordering it. The city said "as long as it is for ham radio and is less than 35' high you don't need a permit". I have a printout from the city and the card of the city permit person that told us that.?

Dick did tell me a story yesterday of a guy that ordered some type of beam with all the other accessories and when he went to put it up in the city of Cupertino they wouldn't let him. Dick got a deal on a brand new Yaesu rotator when the guy was selling all the unused parts of his antenna project.?

Thanks for the heads up Doug,

Joy
N6GO
Re: I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam !

 

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It was really your input, Doug, that won the day at city hall. ?All I had to do was show them that Doug Hendricks had verified that the antenna height did not exceed city ordinance. ?Thanks for your help.

On Jun 7, 2024, at 10:53 AM, Doug Hendricks via groups.io <ki6ds1@...> wrote:

?Joy, if I were you, I would get the installation plans approved by the city of Sunnyvale.? ?Ask them for all rules and regulations concham radio antennas.? ?When you finish ask them to verify that your? installation is legal in the city of Sunnyvale.? ?Ask Dave Pollack.? He has experience dealing with this situation from an irate neighbor.? ?By the way, he won !!

No show today

 

Contrary to my earlier note, I will not make it to the Baylands at all today.
The delivery time of our new bed has been rescheduled for this afternoon. Have fun everyone.

Hiroki
Re: I just put in my order for a KIO hex beam !

 

Joy, if I were you, I would get the installation plans approved by the city of Sunnyvale.? ?Ask them for all rules and regulations concham radio antennas.? ?When you finish ask them to verify that your? installation is legal in the city of Sunnyvale.? ?Ask Dave Pollack.? He has experience dealing with this situation from an irate neighbor.? ?By the way, he won !!
Re: Alpha Anxiety

 

Great suggestion... got pix with DVM showing short over 30-40% of tuning range, will send in a day or so.?
I just got this update from the ARRL regarding their services being offline since around May 12, 2024

 


MEMBER BULLETIN

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June 6, 2024

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Dear ARRL member,

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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 sophisticated network attack by a malicious international cyber group. We immediately involved the FBI and engaged with third party experts to investigate.

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On May 16, on the eve of the ARRL National Convention in Ohio, we posted a notice on our website to inform members about the incident. Since then, we have made substantial progress to mitigate the impact of this attack on our organization. We have been posting regular updates, including the status of restored services. Please refer to our dedicated news post at .

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We are aware that certain members believe we should be openly communicating everything associated with this incident. We are working with industry experts, including cyber crime attorneys and the authorities, who have directed us to be conservative and cautious with our communications while restoring the ARRL network.

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Many of our services and programs have been impacted by this attack. We have been diligently assessing each system to ascertain the extent of compromise. For example, while the Logbook of The World? server and related user data were unaffected, we have taken the precautionary measure of keeping the service offline until we can ensure the security and integrity of our networks. Similarly, access to Online DXCC is unavailable, although individual award data remains secure.

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Fortunately, some of our key systems, such as the ARRL website and our association membership system, were unaffected. Despite the severity of the attack, no personal information was compromised. Additionally, ARRL does not store credit card information anywhere on our systems, and we do not collect social security numbers.

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Our Directors have heard from some members who are concerned about managing their membership renewals. Members can renew online at or by phoning ARRL.

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We understand the frustration and inconvenience this incident has caused, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as our dedicated staff and partners continue to work tirelessly to restore affected systems and services.

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Thank you for your ongoing support.

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Copyright ? 2024 American Radio Relay League, Incorporated. Use and distribution of this publication, or any portion thereof, is permitted for non-commercial or educational purposes, with attribution. All other purposes require written permission.

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Re: Dacron Rope, no stretch UV proof Question

 

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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.

On Jun 6, 2024, at 2:51 PM, Joy Rabins via groups.io <doghouse3@...> wrote:

?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)
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)
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 insurance. I'll let you know what I find.?

Joy
N6GO
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