KJ5KAP First POTA Activation US-4422
Thought I would brag on Jen since she got her license recently. We went to Jones State Park off of 1488 and activated the park.
She managed on 10m to get 45 contacts in around 1 and half hours! That
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Christopher Nelson KG5DWM
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Bid is open for this muti-band compact antenna! Mar 23 Bid Open for Antenna!
This brand new in the box antenna was donated by Jim, W5ZYX!? This HF antenna is compact and a performer!? A great antenna if you do not have a tower or trees to hang wires!? Please review specs.
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Laura WW7OO McDonald
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Event: WCARG Breakfast - Saturday, March 22, 2025
#cal-reminder
*Reminder: WCARG Breakfast*
*When:*
Saturday, March 22, 2025
9:00am to 10:00am
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
*Where:*
Denny's, 3016 11th St, Huntsville, TX 77340
*Organizer:*
WCARG
[email protected] (
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Group Notification <noreply@...>
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Re: PAULINE ROAD FIRE / San Jacinto & Montgomery Co., NW of Cleveland / 1300:ac 10% containment / Evac¡¯s / Shelters open
Rick,
Thank you for taking the time to share this valuable information. I will be updating my radios with the frequencies you've provided.
For me, EMCOMM plays a critical role in the Amateur Radio
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Jason N5DRI Hampton
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Re: PAULINE ROAD FIRE / San Jacinto & Montgomery Co., NW of Cleveland / 1300:ac 10% containment / Evac¡¯s / Shelters open
*PAULINE ROAD FIRE / San Jacinto & Montgomery Co., NW of Cleveland / 1300:ac 10% containment / Evac¡¯s / Shelters open*
*Update,* appears the broadcastify feed for Montgomery Co FIRE is not passing
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Rick WA2HRF Fell
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San Jacinto County Fire
Be careful out there folks. Pray for our first responders and all affected.
Current rports are 1200 acres with 0 containment.
Catch you on the air,
Jason Hampton
-Freedom Isn't Free
*Seek to be
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Jason N5DRI Hampton
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Re: Go-kit battery array master disconnect switch: Place on the positive or negative lead?
I always cut the power side. Much easier to get an accidental ground than accidental power
Regards,
Steven Prindle
512-966-2137
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Steven K9UNI Prindle
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Go-kit battery array master disconnect switch: Place on the positive or negative lead?
¡ plenty of 50/50 opinions on the web. Does it matter?
What if your go-kit is vehicle battery powered (vehicle ground), vs- isolated and dedicated to operating the go-kit (floating ground)?
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Rick WA2HRF Fell
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WCARG Publicity!
Dave / Lee,
Bullet Point Mounting System liked my truck radio install so much, they
publicized it on their FB page!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FkxKJKoVC/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The top picture is the
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Jason N5DRI Hampton
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Re: Seeking logging software recommendations for go-kit operations, voice modes.
I have been using HAMRS on my iPad and my phone. It used to be free but I think it cost a few bucks now. It does also have a subscription that will support syncing between
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Christopher Nelson KG5DWM
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Re: Seeking logging software recommendations for go-kit operations, voice modes.
Have you tried JS8CALL? It has some distinct advantages over FT8 in that you can work digitally, text or ragchew. It operates from the same WJST-X software. It is my preferred field
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Steven K9UNI Prindle
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Seeking logging software recommendations for go-kit operations, voice modes.
For the past year, I¡¯ve mainly worked FT8/4 digital modes, and automated logging to QRZ and LoTW is built-in to WSJT-x + Gridtracker. However, I¡¯m seeking options to logging (HF) voice QSO¡¯s.
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Rick WA2HRF Fell
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Re: Go-Kit V2 - activated !
A great setup Rick! Please bring it to the emergency preparedness fair in May!!!! A great forum to display such equipment!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Russ
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Russ NR5US Cooper
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Re: Go-Kit V2 - activated !
Whitey, battery box:
1: Pre-configured- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3W36S71
2: Added - Fuse box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XWQHMZJ
3: Added - DC monitor:
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Rick WA2HRF Fell
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Re: Go-Kit V2 - activated !
Looks like April's Meeting demonstration to me...?
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*Ryan Gills*
General Class Amateur Radio Operator
Walker County Amateur Radio Group <https://www.wcarg.org>
ARRL Volunteer Examiner and
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Ryan K4TXN Gills
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Re: Go-Kit V2 - activated !
Nice setup??.
Did you build that power box? Would be cool to know more about it.
K5YTA
** WHITEY **
[email protected]> wrote:
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Whitey K5YTA Nelson
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Re: Go-Kit V2 - activated !
very neat , functional and compact
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Laura WW7OO McDonald
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Go-Kit V2 - activated !
Thanks to those who provided Field Day feedback, Version 2 of my go-kit is on the air. Major motocross event, outside Decatur, Tx. Motorhome setup near tracks junk pile allowed me to raise my painters
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Rick WA2HRF Fell
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Now: WCARG Meeting - Saturday, March 8, 2025
#cal-notice
*WCARG Meeting*
*When:*
Saturday, March 8, 2025
9:00am to 10:30am
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
*Where:*
Walker County Storm Sherlter, 445 TX-75 Huntsville, TX GPS: 30.73614,
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Re: New Project for WCARG plus upcoming Ham Cram!
Laura and Russ, Thanks for the information, and we appreciate all you do for the club
Jim (KI5NC and Pat KJ5GKL)
Sent from Outlook <http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2025
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Jim KI5NC Lanier
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