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Re: Attention all Participants / Announcing Signal Net Termination...........

 

Well everybody, looks like Shane start April fool's day early this year. Good one Shane!



On Mon, Jan 6, 2020, 8:51 PM Shane, W5ZQI via Groups.Io <coonsquall=[email protected]> wrote:
The Signal Net will not be returning to the air upon the upgrade and relocation of the 147.315 repeater..... No stories, no excuses, its just time for W5ZQI to pursue some other radio activities..... I love all my radio friends, I will still be on the air. Just time to try some different stuff......Cheers and 73


Attention all Participants / Announcing Signal Net Termination...........

 

The Signal Net will not be returning to the air upon the upgrade and relocation of the 147.315 repeater..... No stories, no excuses, its just time for W5ZQI to pursue some other radio activities..... I love all my radio friends, I will still be on the air. Just time to try some different stuff......Cheers and 73


Good Ol' Fashion Antenna Building Party

 

Another Email from me, I know... Huntsville is a small town not much to do....

As mentioned after the Signal net maybe we should have a get together and build some simple antennas. I'm open to anything and members of the group would be interested in what YOU the member and participant of the Signal net wants to do (and when) if we were to have a get together.

Nothing is set in stone at this time, just asking for suggestions and input from all.

-Jon K5DVT


147.315 "Alternative" Input & other 315 updates (& a new net)

 

Good evening all:

There is a NEW way to access the 147.315 Repeater. This is to help out those of us on the fringe of HT/mobile coverage. This won't let you hear the repeater better, but it will help you get in.
That is, if you can hear the repeater fine, but are weak into it, try this. If you can't hear the repeater, this won't help,as the repeater still transmits the signal from Kessler Mtn.

This is a work in progress. Please be patient and this may not be a permanent?addition.

In order to use this, simply program a channel to the repeater as you would, but use a 110.9 PL instead of 97.4 PL. This receiver is located in Huntsville so it may not help you Benton Co guys.?

Also with our neighbor to the north, George, KJ6TQ Branson, we have become "Internet link partners" Don't let that scare you, it's a low use system during the week, much like the 147.315 is. They would be really glad to make your acquaintance and rag chew away into the night. A number of you probably heard the internet linked checkin's on the last Signal Net.

George has a net that we will be linked up for. It is a regular net on Sunday Nights at 7:30 PM Central. He connects his system to the BIG 145.490 SW MO Skywarn repeater system. I highly encourage everyone to check in regardless of age and/or Skywarn affiliation! It lasts 45 mins- 1 hour, then he will disconnect and we will be back to just George and us linked.

Let me know you question/comments/concerns about all the above or none of it.

73 - Jon


KI5CXH Susan's antenna project completed and some notes from W5ZQI

 

Hey Group, sincerely hope everyone reading this is well and in the best of spirits, ( Jeff, that means like mental spirits, not moonshine ) Anyways group, Susan's antenna went up nicely, she will have improved signal reports and some good audio on VHF / UHF, so listen for her and always encourage participation with new Hams like Susan. Now some notes : If you want to help radio friends know your limitations and do your homework. Stay in the margins of your skills, knowledge and physical limitations. Take pride in your work or your advice. Do work and provide equipment that is above your own standards, you always provide better meals for your guests than you normally do for yourself. Don't buy a man Hot Pocket if you demand a real pizza. It is best to stand aside on a radio or antenna installation if you are completely inexperienced, failure is only acceptable if it's your own gear. Now why the hell has Shane posted this ? Because he learned by experience and everything he says on this is fair warning to the friends he loves and appreciates.... 73?


Re: Volunteers and Donations to get Susan KI5CXH a "Solid Signal"

 

I will not be able to participate with this one.

On Oct 28, 2019 12:13 PM, "Shane, W5ZQI via Groups.Io" <coonsquall@...> wrote:
After some thoughtful consultation with K5DVT Jon, We will attempt an attic mount for Susan. So how about a volunteer attic man. No need to risk life and limb on the roof or extension ladder. We need a dude that don't mind an attic. It should not be a crawl or slither, Susan's roof peak and attic should have ample space for some liberty of movement and breathing space....?


Re: Volunteers and Donations to get Susan KI5CXH a "Solid Signal"

 

After some thoughtful consultation with K5DVT Jon, We will attempt an attic mount for Susan. So how about a volunteer attic man. No need to risk life and limb on the roof or extension ladder. We need a dude that don't mind an attic. It should not be a crawl or slither, Susan's roof peak and attic should have ample space for some liberty of movement and breathing space....?


Re: Volunteers and Donations to get Susan KI5CXH a "Solid Signal"

 

After an onsite look at the possible antenna positions for Susan's house, a gable mount may be the best, most simple and aesthetically pleasing option. Here is the problem at hand : We will need a healthy able bodied roof / ladder / get in the attic man. ( attic is tall and large ) Roof is a high peaked single story.? A real long safe extension ladder may be the order of the day. Not a technical installation at any stretch, physical fitness and ladder skills will bring home the gold medal.?


Re: Volunteers and Donations to get Susan KI5CXH a "Solid Signal"

 

Let's pencil in Saturday November 2nd.........Susan has informed us that is a probable date....


Re: Volunteers and Donations to get Susan KI5CXH a "Solid Signal"

 

The only detail at present is that Susan has ordered her antenna. So, I believe it will be a week before we consider a work detail. We will no doubt try to do a Saturday or Sunday install of Susan's choice ( yet to be decided ). I may consider getting a look at her house and the actual antenna mounting position before a work crew is assembled. I will update everyone as information arrives.?

On Sunday, October 20, 2019, 05:44:32 PM CDT, Jon, K5DVT <opk5dvt@...> wrote:


How long of coax is needed? Gt some RG8 or 213 I think, but not sure on the length.


On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 5:19 PM Shane, W5ZQI via Groups.Io <coonsquall=[email protected]> wrote:
Hey Group, Susan is getting a new Tram 1480 antenna. The Signal Net group is going to handle her installation. Besides on site assistance with tools and ladders. We will need :? ground rod w/ clamp, some LMR 400 or RG8/u coax, lightning arrest fitting, any donations in that area are appreciated. A sure footed roof man and a participant with a truck for ladders would be nice. No obligation pressure here, this is all good fun, being done in the spirit of Ham traditions.


Re: Volunteers and Donations to get Susan KI5CXH a "Solid Signal"

 

How long of coax is needed? Gt some RG8 or 213 I think, but not sure on the length.


On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 5:19 PM Shane, W5ZQI via Groups.Io <coonsquall=[email protected]> wrote:
Hey Group, Susan is getting a new Tram 1480 antenna. The Signal Net group is going to handle her installation. Besides on site assistance with tools and ladders. We will need :? ground rod w/ clamp, some LMR 400 or RG8/u coax, lightning arrest fitting, any donations in that area are appreciated. A sure footed roof man and a participant with a truck for ladders would be nice. No obligation pressure here, this is all good fun, being done in the spirit of Ham traditions.


Re: Volunteers and Donations to get Susan KI5CXH a "Solid Signal"

 

What are we looking at for a date for installation?


Volunteers and Donations to get Susan KI5CXH a "Solid Signal"

 

Hey Group, Susan is getting a new Tram 1480 antenna. The Signal Net group is going to handle her installation. Besides on site assistance with tools and ladders. We will need :? ground rod w/ clamp, some LMR 400 or RG8/u coax, lightning arrest fitting, any donations in that area are appreciated. A sure footed roof man and a participant with a truck for ladders would be nice. No obligation pressure here, this is all good fun, being done in the spirit of Ham traditions.


Attention all Participants / Siloam Springs Repeater Notice...

 

The Siloam Springs 442.075 repeater will be removed from service as of Friday, October 18.... Any questions or speculation regarding future use of that repeater site should be addressed to Jon Williams K5DVT.? ?73?


Re: allstar link node for the 2m kessler machine?

 

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Here's the logs I get when I do try to connect:

[Sep 21 17:14:55] WARNING[397] channel.c: Unable to handle indication
13 for 'IAX2/72.214.202.22:4569-4157'

[Sep 21 17:14:57] NOTICE[378]
chan_iax2.c: Auto-congesting call due to slow response

Perhaps your node isn't responding or you've got ports closed off? Is
Cox your provider for the site? I'm pretty sure that ip address is in
their blocks.

cmh

On Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:29:04 -0500
"Jon, K5DVT" <opk5dvt@...> wrote:

Yeah it's on Allstar, Node 40010. It only just came on the internet
yesterday, and we still have some network ports to open and bugs to
squash. It won't be till mid afternoon Friday till I can get to it.
-Jon

On Wed, Sep 18, 2019, 6:29 AM Christopher M. Hobbs
<cmhobbs@...> wrote:

Hello, friends!

I've yet to assemble a station that can work the new 2m repeater
you're using but it occurred to me that maybe it might have an
allstar node set up. My node is down for repairs as the URI had
a... deceleration event... but I'm in the process of getting it all
fixed. Would be interesting to connect it up that way. I'd like
to hop back on the net sometime. I miss y'all!

Thanks!
72 DE KD5RYO




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Happy Hacking!


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Re: allstar link node for the 2m kessler machine?

 

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Thanks for the info. My allstar node is functional again but not yet
in a permanent home. I was not able to connect to your node, though.
I'm unsure why. All I got was "connection failed" and my asterisk logs
don't tell me much.

cmh

On Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:29:04 -0500
"Jon, K5DVT" <opk5dvt@...> wrote:

Yeah it's on Allstar, Node 40010. It only just came on the internet
yesterday, and we still have some network ports to open and bugs to
squash. It won't be till mid afternoon Friday till I can get to it.
-Jon

On Wed, Sep 18, 2019, 6:29 AM Christopher M. Hobbs
<cmhobbs@...> wrote:

Hello, friends!

I've yet to assemble a station that can work the new 2m repeater
you're using but it occurred to me that maybe it might have an
allstar node set up. My node is down for repairs as the URI had
a... deceleration event... but I'm in the process of getting it all
fixed. Would be interesting to connect it up that way. I'd like
to hop back on the net sometime. I miss y'all!

Thanks!
72 DE KD5RYO




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Happy Hacking!


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Re: allstar link node for the 2m kessler machine?

 

Yeah it's on Allstar, Node 40010. It only just came on the internet yesterday, and we still have some network ports to open and bugs to squash. It won't be till mid afternoon Friday till I can get to it. -Jon?


On Wed, Sep 18, 2019, 6:29 AM Christopher M. Hobbs <cmhobbs@...> wrote:
Hello, friends!

I've yet to assemble a station that can work the new 2m repeater you're using but it occurred to me that maybe it might have an allstar node set up.? My node is down for repairs as the URI had a... deceleration event... but I'm in the process of getting it all fixed.? Would be interesting to connect it up that way.? I'd like to hop back on the net sometime.? I miss y'all!

Thanks!
72 DE KD5RYO


allstar link node for the 2m kessler machine?

 

Hello, friends!

I've yet to assemble a station that can work the new 2m repeater you're using but it occurred to me that maybe it might have an allstar node set up.? My node is down for repairs as the URI had a... deceleration event... but I'm in the process of getting it all fixed.? Would be interesting to connect it up that way.? I'd like to hop back on the net sometime.? I miss y'all!

Thanks!
72 DE KD5RYO


Signal Net is 8pm Saturday-------8 pm 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm EIGHT O'CLOCK PM

 

Sorry for the time confusion on the notifications. Back during the days of print media it was called a typographical error.? ?THE SIGNAL NET? SATURDAY? 8 pm.?


Re: SATURDAY NIGHT-------SIGNAL NET-------SOFT OPENING-------AUGUST 17-------9 pm.................

 

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Have fun, folks! Please relay a no traffic, congratulatory checkin for
me. I'll be listening.

72 DE KD5RYO

On Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:03:53 -0700
"Shane, W5ZQI via Groups.Io" <coonsquall@...> wrote:

Get your radios dialed into 147.315 Kessler Mountain Repeater.? 97.4
PL tone / positive offset + 0.600........ Test & Test again, get
ready. We will fire off the opening night Saturday Signal Net at 9
pm. The Group is well aware of geographical difficulties for some
Stations, with time and patience we know these Stations will arrive
on frequency to participate eventually. Some of our favorite Stations
have obligations at present, we may not have the initial turn out to
interest you in a Net Visit, check in anyway and help us get the
momentum we need to make this a weekly fun opportunity.? THE SIGNAL
NET




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Happy Hacking!


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