Re: Aluminum
Couple of note on Aluminum elements... For older antennas ScotchBright (green pads)? to initially clean the joints inside and out.? I just wrap some of that around a small dowel and stuff it in and
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kb1gmx
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#8014
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NAQCC Sprint - Tonight!
The monthly NAQCC Sprint runs from 7:30 to 9:30 PM CST this evening. The rules below apply to ALL sprints unless specifically changed for a particular sprint. In that case the webpage for that sprint
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Mark WB9HFK
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#8013
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January 2025 QRP Quarterly
Table of Contents Magnetic Tape for your Key¡ªDave Koberstein¡ªN9DK Filtering and the ¡°No Free Lunch¡± Syndrome¡ªDave Benson¡ªK1SWL Fixing a 6BTV¡ªMike Dooley¡ªN5BGZ Antennas for Pedestrian
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Brian KB9BVN
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#8012
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Re: Aluminum
I use Silver GOOP. Works great but expensive, 73 Ev WA2BHS [email protected]> wrote:
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Everett WA2BHS
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#8011
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Re: Aluminum
Thank you for the reply JAY, NO, WE ARE UP NEAR Sacramento....in that old Creadence song, stuck in Lodi again" BTW, that is true. I was on Lodi PD at the time, and the Co. sheriff called us for mutual
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MIKE N6ZW
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#8010
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Re: Aluminum
We just use pig fat here in the Hoosier state! <grin> How you doing Jay? de KB9BVN
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Brian KB9BVN
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#8009
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Re: Aluminum
Mike, Thanks for the information. I will be heading up to Home Depot for a previous suggestion. Your 87 year old brain is functioning very well, my friend.? I have saved your reply for future
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Jay AJ4AY
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#8008
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Re: Aluminum
Buck K4IA, Thank you for the information.? After digging for a few minutes, it seems that my local Home Depot actually has this product in stock.? Now, to find aisle 47, bin 001. I believe that
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Jay AJ4AY
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#8007
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Re: Aluminum
Yo Jay, my 87 year old brain had to search for my bottle of PENETROX, electrical joint compound. My bottle says it was made by BURNDY. Hope that helps, Mike n6zw
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MIKE N6ZW
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#8006
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Re: Aluminum
NoAlOx Buck, K4IA Honor Roll 8BDXCC Author EasyWayHamBooks.com License and Operating Manuals
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Buck K4IA
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#8005
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Aluminum
Hello to the group, My 78 year old brain had a brain fart and I need some younger folks help. I am rebuilding an aluminum vertical and cleaning all of the joints.? I can't remember what the
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Jay AJ4AY
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#8004
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Re: FDIM Registration
All: If you're attending FDIM, note that hotels are filling up fast and rates have tripled so make those reservations soon! Jack, W8TEE
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jjpurdum
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#8003
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FDIM Registration
Hey gang, When you register for Four Days in May, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure your name and callsign and what you are ordering is in the Paypal comments. Also...once I have logged your
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Brian KB9BVN
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#8002
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CW Practice / rag chew session FRIDAY
I will be doing another CW on the air practice session Friday Evening at 23:00 UTC / 6:00 PM EST. Anyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some
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Ed AB8DF
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#8001
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20m Walk for the Bacon Slow Code Sprint is this week!
The Walk for the Bacon Slow Code sprint is held for one hour on Wednesday and Thursday evening this week. Speed limit is 13 WPM, anyone can compete! 20m WFTB runs on the third Wednesday and Thursday
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Brian KB9BVN
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#8000
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4 State QRP January Sprint - Tonight!
Monthly 4 State QRP Sprint - Tonight 7 to 9 PM CST! sss_rules.pdf Mark Prather - WB9HFK Celebrating my 53rd year as an Amateur Radio (Ham) Operator.
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Mark WB9HFK
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#7999
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Call for Articles - January 2025 edition Flying Pigs Bacon Bits Quarterly Newsletter
Gang, This is my last call for articles. I am requesting your input for the January 2025 issue of the BBQ. Please send your submissions to editor@... I prefer to receive your contributions in
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Alan N8WQ
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Re: TR-45L Available
Sold. Thanks
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Steve KD9JTU
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Re: 4 State QRP Sprint - Sunday Evening
This is a good sprint folks.? Give it a try. Thanks Mark
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Brian KB9BVN
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4 State QRP Sprint - Sunday Evening
The monthly 4 State QRP Sprint is this Sunday evening from 7 to 9 PM CST. sss_rules.pdf Mark Prather - WB9HFK Celebrating my 53rd year as an Amateur Radio (Ham) Operator.
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Mark WB9HFK
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