Hello Everyone,
is a link to a short video showing tower #3 going up yesterday.? Thanks to my Son Christopher and Erik Jorgensen for the help.? Now just one more tower base to build and put in the ground.? Hopefully towers 4 and 5 will be installed soon.
73,
Jim WO7V
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ARRL Sweepstakes SSB this weekend
Hello Everyone,
For those of you that don't?plan on participating in the ARRL EME contest this weekend there is another one that might suit your fancy.? It is the ARRL Sweepstakes SSB which is always a lot of fun.? The exchange is a bit lengthy?but is quite manageable.? This is a great way to work all of the US states plus all of the Canadian provinces?in one weekend.? You have to work all 85 sections to complete a clean sweep.? I've only managed to work them all once.? For more information you can look at page on the WA7BNM contest calendar and one from the ARRL.? For logging I would suggest you grab a copy of N1MM and set it up to run your radio.
73,
Jim WO7V
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Re: The First tower is going up.
Hello Everybody,
Someday I will figure out how to make this stuff work.? Try link, it should work
73,
Jim WO7V
Hello Everyone,
Being a recovering DX junkie isn't easy.? You have to work at it.? The easiest?way is just to yield to the temptation to get DXCC on 160m.? I already have DXCC on 80m-10m including the warc bands but 160m for me has always been a pipe dream.? You need a good antenna.? Well on that band other than a 4-square antenna which is out of the question for me, a loop antenna is second best.? Loops are quieter and not so prone to electric noise as they are magnetic (H field only).? Only problem is that at 160m you really need something formed in a square about 135 feet on?each side.? Fortunately my Wiard street property has enough space to put one up.? Last summer Terry, KA6DNO came over and drilled two 24" holes for some fixed towers.? Later I got Eric, W7KHD to help me weld up the rebar cage for the 55ft crank up?tower I've been hoarding?for the past 14 years.? This tower will be the source of the RF in the (NE) corner of the property.? The cage to support the?tower was a really big measuring 4x4x7.5 ft and weighed 280lbs.? It took 8 yards to fill the?hole.? My contractor dug the hole and set the base.? He also set the base for the other 2 fixed towers.? My contractor also poured a pad next to the big tower where I will place a cabinet to house all of the radio equipment.? That's right, the whole shebang will be remote controlled!? Well today I got my wife to help me pull up the NorthWest corner tower.? .? In the next few days I plan on erecting the SW tower So to complete the 4th (SE) tower is a work in progress.? I have a few options but I think the tower I brought home last weekend from my friend Larry Johnson will suffice nicely to form the SE corner tower.? I will keep you all posted.
73,
Jim WO7V
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Re: The First tower is going up.
WOW!? I would take it.? :)? When are we going?? :D
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On 2024-11-12 16:22, Erik KD6RRR via groups.io wrote:
How about adding this one to your collection?!
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On Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 4:17?PM Charles Boening / K7AKT via <charlie= [email protected]> wrote:
Sad Google when trying to watch the video.? :(
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On 2024-11-12 16:08, Jim English, WO7V via wrote:
Hello Everyone,
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Being a recovering DX junkie isn't easy.? You have to work at it.? The easiest?way is just to yield to the temptation to get DXCC on 160m.? I already have DXCC on 80m-10m including the warc bands but 160m for me has always been a pipe dream.? You need a good antenna.? Well on that band other than a 4-square antenna which is out of the question for me, a loop antenna is second best.? Loops are quieter and not so prone to electric noise as they are magnetic (H field only).? Only problem is that at 160m you really need something formed in a square about 135 feet on?each side.? Fortunately my Wiard street property has enough space to put one up.? Last summer Terry, KA6DNO came over and drilled two 24" holes for some fixed towers.? Later I got Eric, W7KHD to help me weld up the rebar cage for the 55ft crank up?tower I've been hoarding?for the past 14 years.? This tower will be the source of the RF in the (NE) corner of the property.? The cage to support the?tower was a really big measuring 4x4x7.5 ft and weighed 280lbs.? It took 8 yards to fill the?hole.? My contractor dug the hole and set the base.? He also set the base for the other 2 fixed towers.? My contractor also poured a pad next to the big tower where I will place a cabinet to house all of the radio equipment.? That's right, the whole shebang will be remote controlled!? Well today I got my wife to help me pull up the NorthWest corner tower.? .? In the next few days I plan on erecting the SW tower So to complete the 4th (SE) tower is a work in progress.? I have a few options but I think the tower I brought home last weekend from my friend Larry Johnson will suffice nicely to form the SE corner tower.? I will keep you all posted.
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Re: The First tower is going up.
How about adding this one to your collection?!
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On Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 4:17?PM Charles Boening / K7AKT via <charlie= [email protected]> wrote:
Sad Google when trying to watch the video.? :(
On 2024-11-12 16:08, Jim English, WO7V via wrote:
Hello Everyone,
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Being a recovering DX junkie isn't easy.? You have to work at it.? The easiest?way is just to yield to the temptation to get DXCC on 160m.? I already have DXCC on 80m-10m including the warc bands but 160m for me has always been a pipe dream.? You need a good antenna.? Well on that band other than a 4-square antenna which is out of the question for me, a loop antenna is second best.? Loops are quieter and not so prone to electric noise as they are magnetic (H field only).? Only problem is that at 160m you really need something formed in a square about 135 feet on?each side.? Fortunately my Wiard street property has enough space to put one up.? Last summer Terry, KA6DNO came over and drilled two 24" holes for some fixed towers.? Later I got Eric, W7KHD to help me weld up the rebar cage for the 55ft crank up?tower I've been hoarding?for the past 14 years.? This tower will be the source of the RF in the (NE) corner of the property.? The cage to support the?tower was a really big measuring 4x4x7.5 ft and weighed 280lbs.? It took 8 yards to fill the?hole.? My contractor dug the hole and set the base.? He also set the base for the other 2 fixed towers.? My contractor also poured a pad next to the big tower where I will place a cabinet to house all of the radio equipment.? That's right, the whole shebang will be remote controlled!? Well today I got my wife to help me pull up the NorthWest corner tower.? .? In the next few days I plan on erecting the SW tower So to complete the 4th (SE) tower is a work in progress.? I have a few options but I think the tower I brought home last weekend from my friend Larry Johnson will suffice nicely to form the SE corner tower.? I will keep you all posted.
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Jim WO7V
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Sad Google when trying to watch the video.? :(
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On 2024-11-12 16:08, Jim English, WO7V via groups.io wrote:
Hello Everyone,
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Being a recovering DX junkie isn't easy.? You have to work at it.? The easiest?way is just to yield to the temptation to get DXCC on 160m.? I already have DXCC on 80m-10m including the warc bands but 160m for me has always been a pipe dream.? You need a good antenna.? Well on that band other than a 4-square antenna which is out of the question for me, a loop antenna is second best.? Loops are quieter and not so prone to electric noise as they are magnetic (H field only).? Only problem is that at 160m you really need something formed in a square about 135 feet on?each side.? Fortunately my Wiard street property has enough space to put one up.? Last summer Terry, KA6DNO came over and drilled two 24" holes for some fixed towers.? Later I got Eric, W7KHD to help me weld up the rebar cage for the 55ft crank up?tower I've been hoarding?for the past 14 years.? This tower will be the source of the RF in the (NE) corner of the property.? The cage to support the?tower was a really big measuring 4x4x7.5 ft and weighed 280lbs.? It took 8 yards to fill the?hole.? My contractor dug the hole and set the base.? He also set the base for the other 2 fixed towers.? My contractor also poured a pad next to the big tower where I will place a cabinet to house all of the radio equipment.? That's right, the whole shebang will be remote controlled!? Well today I got my wife to help me pull up the NorthWest corner tower.? .? In the next few days I plan on erecting the SW tower So to complete the 4th (SE) tower is a work in progress.? I have a few options but I think the tower I brought home last weekend from my friend Larry Johnson will suffice nicely to form the SE corner tower.? I will keep you all posted.
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73,
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Jim WO7V
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The First tower is going up.
Hello Everyone,
Being a recovering DX junkie isn't easy.? You have to work at it.? The easiest?way is just to yield to the temptation to get DXCC on 160m.? I already have DXCC on 80m-10m including the warc bands but 160m for me has always been a pipe dream.? You need a good antenna.? Well on that band other than a 4-square antenna which is out of the question for me, a loop antenna is second best.? Loops are quieter and not so prone to electric noise as they are magnetic (H field only).? Only problem is that at 160m you really need something formed in a square about 135 feet on?each side.? Fortunately my Wiard street property has enough space to put one up.? Last summer Terry, KA6DNO came over and drilled two 24" holes for some fixed towers.? Later I got Eric, W7KHD to help me weld up the rebar cage for the 55ft crank up?tower I've been hoarding?for the past 14 years.? This tower will be the source of the RF in the (NE) corner of the property.? The cage to support the?tower was a really big measuring 4x4x7.5 ft and weighed 280lbs.? It took 8 yards to fill the?hole.? My contractor dug the hole and set the base.? He also set the base for the other 2 fixed towers.? My contractor also poured a pad next to the big tower where I will place a cabinet to house all of the radio equipment.? That's right, the whole shebang will be remote controlled!? Well today I got my wife to help me pull up the NorthWest corner tower.? .? In the next few days I plan on erecting the SW tower So to complete the 4th (SE) tower is a work in progress.? I have a few options but I think the tower I brought home last weekend from my friend Larry Johnson will suffice nicely to form the SE corner tower.? I will keep you all posted.
73,
Jim WO7V
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Re: November KBARA meeting on the 19th
Thank you Cyndi, ?? Remember we actually have access to every conference room. So if you want the short ARES meeting first, it can be private in on of the other rooms.
Thanx, ?? Jeff
On Sunday, November 10th, 2024 at 10:44 PM, Cyndi Albro, KK7AZD <KK7AZD@...> wrote:
Greetings Jeff and KBARA,
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I'm glad that we can use the big room to hold the ARES meeting on the 19th.??I have a three items to take care of, specifically for the ARES unit.? ?Then I will give a short presentation on ARES.? ?I look forward to both meetings Tuesday next week.
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Happy Veterans Day!
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73? de Cyndi KK7AZD?
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Re: The ARRL Frequency measureing test
It looks like you did very well on both the 80 and 40-Meter tests! It would be interesting to know how you obtain such accuracy. I'd be lucky to be within 0.5 kHz or so, just reading my ICOM digital display that shows only one decimal place to the right of the kHz value!
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LJ
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Re: November KBARA meeting on the 19th
Greetings Jeff and KBARA,
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I'm glad that we can use the big room to hold the ARES meeting on the 19th.??I have a three items to take care of, specifically for the ARES unit.? ?Then I will give a short presentation on ARES.? ?I look forward to both meetings Tuesday next week.
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Happy Veterans Day!
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73? de Cyndi KK7AZD?
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November KBARA meeting on the 19th
KBARA, ??? The consensus is to have the November meeting on the 19th in the big room.? Cyndi (KK7AZD) will be giving an ARES presentation at 6:00 PM, followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 PM. ?? I will have more electronic components to give away, so please, COME GET FREE STUFF!
Hope to see you there,
Jeff Eastburn, KBARA Sec/Treas KJ7IRV, ~73
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Re: The ARRL Frequency measureing test
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On Sun, Nov 10, 2024 at 6:31?PM Jim English, WO7V via <jamesdenglish= [email protected]> wrote: I used to participate in this test.? There are two every year.? One in April and one in November.? It seems that I was out of town or I just forgot to participate.? This was my first one after being in QRT for several?years .? I did OK getting everyone within 1Hz.? is a link to results.? I don't mean to blow my own horn but I was thinking some others might want to put this on their list of things to do.? I do it with really modest equipment and end up with very good results.
73,
Jim WO7V
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The ARRL Frequency measureing test
I used to participate in this test.? There are two every year.? One in April and one in November.? It seems that I was out of town or I just forgot to participate.? This was my first one after being in QRT for several?years .? I did OK getting everyone within 1Hz.? is a link to results.? I don't mean to blow my own horn but I was thinking some others might want to put this on their list of things to do.? I do it with really modest equipment and end up with very good results.
73,
Jim WO7V
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Re: Rescheduling of the November KBARA meeting
You can always use my office when ever needed? Colleen Welsch , GRI,PSA,, e-PRO,MRP,SFR
Advanced Agent Group, LLC
541-591-9467
928 Klamath Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
On Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 4:17?PM Jeff Eastburn, KJ7IRV via <Tau_Roar_Media= [email protected]> wrote:
KBARA, ?? To avoid conflict, we were going to reschedule November's meeting from the 27th to the 20th. However, the large room has already been reserved by another group for the 20th.? We may reserve the medium room for the 20th, but there is a fire marshal limit of 20 people in that room. Note: we usually only have about 20 people attend.
?? Other options include large room on the 19th or the large room on the 27th knowing we may have limited participation because of Thanksgiving being on the 26th.
I am calling for a vote (ironically): __ Tuesday, Nov 19 large room __ Wednesday, Nov 20 medium room (20 people) __ Tuesday, Nov 27th large room (before Thanksgiving)
In any case it may be a small meeting with a class, socializing and some info distribution.
I will finalize the reservations at noon on Friday, Nov 8th and email the plan.? You may reply to this email, or send your response to info@... to get it to all the Executives.
We also need to discuss the schedule for the December meeting. Walt should have some info forthcoming.
Thanx, Jeff Eastburn, KBARA Sec/Treas KJ7IRV, ~73
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On Thu, Nov 7, 2024 at 6:09?AM Bill Alguire-KJ7YSN via <smileybill62= [email protected]> wrote: Walt,
Please add me to your list of members. That are willing to help with the parade. And represent KBARA.
Bill Alguire KJ7YSN 503-930-0802 Chiloquin, OR
On Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 5:02?PM Alan Ertle, KF3KF via <medinfoco= [email protected]> wrote:
Walt, Manu and I plan on being there. Alan KF3KF
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 03:31:37 PM PST, Walt Costa, KK7DRL < waltcosta111@...> wrote:
Greetings KBARA The snowflake parade is coming up on Dec 5 so I'm asking for volunteers. Our task is to organize the placement of the floats and entry's. Sometimes im busy with something else or I just didn't hear you so if we have talked already and you want to volunteer or you haven't said anything to me yet please respond to?this email so I can make a plan for you. As soon as I know how many members I have a more detailed group io will come out with all the details.? Thank you very much.? 73 Walt Costa KK7DRL Second Vice President? KBARA Event Coordinator?
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Walt,
Please add me to your list of members. That are willing to help with the parade. And represent KBARA.
Bill Alguire KJ7YSN 503-930-0802 Chiloquin, OR
On Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 5:02?PM Alan Ertle, KF3KF via <medinfoco= [email protected]> wrote:
Walt, Manu and I plan on being there. Alan KF3KF
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 03:31:37 PM PST, Walt Costa, KK7DRL < waltcosta111@...> wrote:
Greetings KBARA The snowflake parade is coming up on Dec 5 so I'm asking for volunteers. Our task is to organize the placement of the floats and entry's. Sometimes im busy with something else or I just didn't hear you so if we have talked already and you want to volunteer or you haven't said anything to me yet please respond to?this email so I can make a plan for you. As soon as I know how many members I have a more detailed group io will come out with all the details.? Thank you very much.? 73 Walt Costa KK7DRL Second Vice President? KBARA Event Coordinator?
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Re: Rescheduling of the November KBARA meeting
Previous vote retracted...
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...Now voting FOR Tuesday, Nov 19th.
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73 | Cyndi | KK7AZD | Chiloquin by Agency Lake
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Re: Rescheduling of the November KBARA meeting
Jeff, Any date will work for me.
John - AI7WU?
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On Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 04:17 PM, Jeff Eastburn, KJ7IRV wrote:
Tuesday, Nov 19 large room
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Official Field Day 2024 results are out.
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73 | Cyndi | KK7AZD | Chiloquin by Agency Lake
HH 6101191 | HOIP 100097
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Re: Rescheduling of the November KBARA meeting
On Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 04:17 PM, Jeff Eastburn, KJ7IRV wrote:
Tuesday, Nov 19 large room
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Erik KD6RRR
John Morrow AI7WU