Re: #EFHW 40M - getting close to the finish
#efhw
A little update: it's taking too long to get around to it, but this antenna is pretty much where it needs to be. I'll probably trim just a couple more inches, which I expect won't make much difference
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Jed Baer | KD0YMG <KD0YMG@...>
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Re: TechFest volunteer sign up sheet is live!
Hi Mark, I will look at the calendar at home and signup for this. Thanks for all the hard work on this! Corey On Aug 25, 2024, at 9:45 PM, Mark Ehr | K0EHR via groups.io <mark@...>
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Corey McDonald | N5YCO
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TechFest volunteer sign up sheet is live!
Hi all,
TechFest is fast approaching (I know it's still August, but Nov 2 will be here before we know it).
I REALLY REALLY REALLY need some people to sign up to help out with the event this year. I
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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Re: New portable from Yaesu, the FTX-1F
It looks very cool. Rumor has it that it will also feature an optional antenna tuner and battery that click onto the back of the unit (although it appears that it's an either/or, e.g. not both at the
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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New portable from Yaesu, the FTX-1F
The Yaesu FTX-1F Portable HF Transceiver ( https://qrper.com/2024/08/the-yaesu-ftx-1f-portable-hf-transceiver-yaesus-replacement-for-the-venerable-ft-818-and-ft-817/ )
Early 2025.
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Jed Baer | KD0YMG <KD0YMG@...>
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Re: TechFest is approaching fast -- we need presenters!
Hi all,
After some canvassing on potential speakers, I think we're looking in pretty good shape. Here's the tentative agenda:
Session 1: Ham radio in an HOA. Speaker: Stan Trout WB2SHR
Session 2:
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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Re: TechFest is approaching fast -- we need presenters!
Mark Ehr | K0EHR wrote:
Colorado Connection and the Traffic Net is a different group. I'm not sure
who runs things in the background. Possible points of contact would be
Leslie Varnicle or Ryan
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Jed Baer | KD0YMG <KD0YMG@...>
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Re: TechFest is approaching fast -- we need presenters!
PS - Willem got right back to me and it sounds like he's on board with presenting. Great tip and a cool topic - thanks!
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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Re: Need a net controller for 285 Tech Nets in September
Thanks Jed! I'm happy to do the 3rd and 17th, so we're all set unless someone else wants to do the 3rd or 17th.
I think it would be good to brainstorm on a topic to focus on for the nets, as a "seed"
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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Re: TechFest is approaching fast -- we need presenters!
FYI I reached out to Willem Schreuder around presenting about RMHAM, Colorado Traffic Net and Colorado Connection. I also sent a message through the RMHAM "contact us" box about suggesting a
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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Re: Need a net controller for 285 Tech Nets in September
Mark Ehr | K0EHR wrote:
I'll take the 10th.
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Jed - KD0YMG - https://irgclub.org/ - https://na0tc.org/
"... we have done as much with wireless telegraphy as is likely
to be done."; Sir William
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Jed Baer | KD0YMG <KD0YMG@...>
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Re: TechFest is approaching fast -- we need presenters!
Thanks Mark - I sent Robb and note and also sent Steve a message via LinkedIn. He's a hard one to track down as his email address isn't published anywhere! I'll keep you
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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Re: TechFest is approaching fast -- we need presenters!
Mark, Larry and Jed,
Thanks for the ideas; they¡¯re all really good. I¡¯ll reach out to all of them to see if they¡¯re interested. Yesterday I also emailed 3 folks who have presented for the DRC
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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Re: TechFest is approaching fast -- we need presenters!
Jed,
The U.S. rep for SDRPlay radios, Steve Brightman, KI5ENW, lives in Monument and had a booth at the Colorado Springs hamfest two weekends ago. SDRPlay has recently released upgraded sdr radios.
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Mark Edwards | W0QL
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Re: TechFest is approaching fast -- we need presenters!
Larry Fagan | K0MHO via groups.io wrote:
You mean Allen Bishop? I wonder if BCARES uses RMHAM. A couple(?) years ago,
I had Willem Schreuder on tap for Techfest, but that was when we cancelled
due to
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Jed Baer | KD0YMG <KD0YMG@...>
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Re: TechFest is approaching fast -- we need presenters!
Mark,
I would like to see the gentleman that covered the emergency network that spans from Cheyenne to New Mexico if I remember correctly. Although he presented at one of our recent club meetings, I
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Larry Fagan | K0MHO
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TechFest is approaching fast -- we need presenters!
Hi all,
As most of you probably know, we will be hosting our annual Tech Fest on Saturday November 2nd. The Tech Fest is an event where we have presenters cover technical topics of interest. As an
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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Need a net controller for 285 Tech Nets in September
Hi everyone,
Robb will be out of town for a few weeks in September, so we're looking for someone to step in and serve as a substitute net controller for him on September 3, 10, and 17. If you're
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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Important NA0TC September Meeting Location Change
Hello.
The September 7, 285 TechConnect Radio Club Meeting is scheduled to be adjacent to the Lakewood Stone House, 2900 S. Estes St., Lakewood, CO.
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Anthony Montoya | K0MCW
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Lucille Ball, RF induction and transmitter hunting
Who knew that Lucille Ball could explain RF induction and transmitter hunting through dental work to Dick
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Mark Ehr | K0EHR
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