Re: NanoVNA-H4 - Network Analyzer - New toy - used to check Antenna SWR, Coax TDR etc.
Rick, Thanks for sharing. This seems like a great tool! -- Catch you on the air, Jason Hampton *Freedom Isn't Free N2TXS, WXCT237
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Jason N5DRI Hampton
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NanoVNA-H4 - Network Analyzer - New toy - used to check Antenna SWR, Coax TDR etc.
My new toy, the *NanoVNA-H4.* I checked SWR on my G5RV dipole, and a used "go-box" antenna I picked up at this past weekend's Houston County swap meet. Neat tool but required watching a half-dozen
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Rick WA2HRF Fell
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Now: WCARG Meeting - Saturday, September 14, 2024
#cal-notice
*WCARG Meeting* *When:* Saturday, September 14, 2024 9:00am to 10:30am (UTC-05:00) America/Chicago *Where:* Walker County Storm Sherlter, 445 TX-75 Huntsville, TX GPS: 30.73614, -95.58279 *Organizer:*
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[W5SC] JOTA 2024 Oct 19th
Info from the SADRC if anyone is interested. Catch you on the air, Jason Hampton -Freedom Isn't Free *Seek to be better today, than you were yesterday N2TXS, WSCT237 830-992-1334
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Jason N5DRI Hampton
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Re: Running your generator for extended periods during a major outage
I was in the cellphone business seemingly in another life. We had A/C and Transmitters loads in these sites, and were using 40 kW generators with 500 gallon propane tanks, enough for two days or so.
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Wes W5ZZO Howe
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Running your generator for extended periods during a major outage
I had my 500gal LP tank topped off today. 80% on the gauge = full = 400 gallons. Prior to filling, the gauge was reading 60%. I consume ~ 8-10% per 24/hrs running the whole house with the A/C. ?The
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Rick WA2HRF Fell
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Models closely aligned for Louisiana landfall
The four major global models are closely aligned on an eventual track of what is to be Francine into Louisiana, likely between Lake Charles and Vermillion Bay. If the storm takes this northeasterly
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Jim Robinson
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Re: Introduction to Digital Radio Modes
Thank you Rick!
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Laura WW7OO McDonald
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NHC Initiates Advisories on Developing Gulf Cyclone
At 4 PM today the NHC initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone 6, which will officially be renamed Tropical Storm Francine--probably on Monday--as the system gains strength. It should become
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Jim Robinson
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Re: Development likely but track uncertain
Definitely but I¡¯m somewhat optimistic that the center pass south of Galveston. I¡¯m planning on another update later today. Jim, W5ZYX [email protected]> wrote:
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Jim Robinson
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Re: Development likely but track uncertain
Hey Jim, we must watch the weather forecast over the next several days. Jim KI5NC and Pat KJ5GKL From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Jim Robinson via groups.io Sent: Sunday, September
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Jim KI5NC Lanier
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Development likely but track uncertain
The 7 day odds of disturbance 91L developing into Francine rose to 90% this morning in the NHC's 8 AM tropical weather outlook, with an 80% chance of development through 48 hours. Looking at the
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Jim Robinson
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Introduction to Digital Radio Modes
Below linked presentation given by a fellow a TX-RACES member. David approved sharing this information and offered his email address if you would like to reach out to him with any questions.
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Rick WA2HRF Fell
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Development Chance Now 80%
The NHC has assigned designation AL91 to the low pressure area in the Bay of Campeche and is giving the system a 60% chance of development over the next 48 hours and 80% over the next 7 days. All four
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Jim Robinson
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Gulf storm formation this week becoming more likely
If the GFS, Canadian, and German models are firing on all cylinders this morning (which hasn't been the case with several tropical systems this season), we can look for something ranging from a
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Jim Robinson
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SARC Tailgate _ Encino Park Library
Team, Details: The SARC (San Antonio Radio Club) is having a HAM Tailgate event on September 21st at the Encino Park Library, from 8am - 1pm. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to:
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Jason N5DRI Hampton
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Getting Started with WPSD & YSF
Team, I got this from our sister club SADRC in San Antonio. It has some great information on the "new" WPSD software - for anyone wishing to learn about it. -- Catch you on the air, Jason Hampton
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Jason N5DRI Hampton
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GMRS: Licensees comment on FCC's linked repeaters guidance
More info on the new Part 95 ruling for GMRS repeaters. Catch you on the air, Jason Hampton *Freedom Isn't Free N2TXS, WSCT237 830-992-1334 -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: GMRS: Licensees
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Jason N5DRI Hampton
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Lots of tropical model disagreement today
Today's mid-day models are much more uncertain about the eventual track and fate of the area of disturbed weather east of the Leeward Islands. The 12Z ECMWF doesn't appear to be developing it at all.
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Jim Robinson
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Re: Texas remains in play for a possible tropical visitor
Jim, Thanks for sending us these forecasts. Jim KI5NC and Pat KJ5JKL From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Jim Robinson via groups.io Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2024 9:39 AM To:
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Jim KI5NC Lanier
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