FYI – For those who build their own antennas and/or those who want to better understand the values used to measure antenna performance, below is a link to useful information regarding Decibels from Tom Hyde (NK5H). ? 73, Bob – KG5SQJ ?
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From: nk5h.tx@... <nk5h.tx@...>
Sent: Sunday, March 9, 2025 12:27 PM
To: nk5h@...
Cc: Tommy Hyde NK5H CERT <nk5h.tx@...>
Subject: Decibels? Hello hams, future hams, and family and friends of hams, ? In my study of antennas, I ran across a very interesting discussion on decibels. It is available as a free download from:
? 73, Tom Hyde NK5H President, Hood County ARC Mobile: 214-794-9175 Email: nk5h@... 10329 Ravenswood Rd. Granbury, TX 76049 ?
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Now: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net
When:
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm
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Where:
Kilocycle Club Repeater - 146.840 (PL 110.9) - Fort Worth, Texas
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Event: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Reminder: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net
When:
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm
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Where:
Kilocycle Club Repeater - 146.840 (PL 110.9) - Fort Worth, Texas
Organizer:
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Event: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Reminder: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net
When:
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Kilocycle Club Repeater - 146.840 (PL 110.9) - Fort Worth, Texas
Organizer:
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FYI - 75M Delta Loop NVIS Antenna Information
Attached is a PowerPoint presentation with 4 slides that describe my homebrew 75M Delta Loop NVIS Antenna.? Because I designed it to run most efficiently at 3.975 MHz (248 foot long radiating wire element) for Texas RACES Nets, this Antenna requires a Tuner to work the higher frequency Bands.? For general 80M use, this Antenna could be designed and tuned to 3.8 MHz in the middle of the SSB portion of 80M by making the radiating wire element 259 feet long instead. ? This is the Antenna I used when I served as Net Control for the first time for last Sunday’s Texas State RACES 75M HF Practice Net.? I didn’t manage the time very well (the Net ran 95 minutes) due to this being my first time in the Saddle as Net Control.? However, the rest of the Net ran pretty well, and my rig ran perfectly!? I was running my Kenwood TS-2000 barefoot at 100W but a few Net participants asked if I was running a big Amplifier.? I received 20dB over S9 signal reports from Houston, Austin, Gillespie, Sherman and Levelland (west of Lubbock).? There were several more but I don’t recall the locations.? The Antenna’s radiating wire element is 248 feet long with a 5% longer Reflector wire approximately .15 Wavelength below it at 30” AGL.? The three corners of the radiating wire element were elevated to 39.4 feet AGL with three SpiderBeam 12M (39.4 feet) HD Fiberglass Masts. ? Let me know if you have any questions. ? 73, Bob – KG5SQJ
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Kilocycle Club Tuesday night net check-ins 02/25/25
Kilocycle Club Tuesday night net check-ins 02/25/25
Including myself we had 6 check-ins.
KG5FPH?? David L, Net Control
N5KFX?? ? John
KG5SQJ?? Bob
KF5RHI??? Richard
KG5FPI??? Marolee
KC5SLQ?? Daryl
Note: Next Kilocycle Club meeting Thursday 03/20/25, 7 pm
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Now: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net
When:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Kilocycle Club Repeater - 146.840 (PL 110.9) - Fort Worth, Texas
Organizer:
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Begins every Tues?day at 8:30 PM CDT - Frequency: 146.840 (PL 110.9)
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Event: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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Reminder: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net
When:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Kilocycle Club Repeater - 146.840 (PL 110.9) - Fort Worth, Texas
Organizer:
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Begins every Tues?day at 8:30 PM CDT - Frequency: 146.840 (PL 110.9)
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Event: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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Reminder: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net
When:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Kilocycle Club Repeater - 146.840 (PL 110.9) - Fort Worth, Texas
Organizer:
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Begins every Tues?day at 8:30 PM CDT - Frequency: 146.840 (PL 110.9)
Visitors are always welcome!
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Event: Kilocycle Club Meeting - Ol' South Pancake House - Thursday, March 20, 2025
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Kilocycle Club Meeting - Ol' South Pancake House
When:
Thursday, March 20, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Ol' South Pancake House - 1509 South University Drive - Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Organizer:
Kilocycle Club Of Fort Worth
w5sh@...
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The Kilocycle Club Of Fort Worth normally meets on the third Thursday of the month at .? Dinner usually starts around 5:30-6:00 PM with the club meeting starting at 7:00PM. ?Plan to attend so you won’t miss out on the fun!
This month: ? To Be Announced
Presentation:? To Be Determined
As a reminder, you don’t have to be a member of the Kilocycle Club to attend the meetings.? Our meetings are always open to anyone wanting to learn more about amateur radio!
License testing session follows the meeting and any presentation.
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Kilocycle Club Tuesday night net controls for February 25 – March 18, 2025
Kilocycle Club Tuesday night net controls for February 25 – March 18, 2025
02/25/25 – KG5FPH?????? David L
03/04/25 – KC5SLQ ????? Daryl
03/11/25 – KF5RHI???????? Richard
03/18/25 – KG5FPH?????? David L
Thanks for taking the net.
‘73
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Now: Kilocycle Club Meeting - Ol' South Pancake House - Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Kilocycle Club Meeting - Ol' South Pancake House
When:
Thursday, February 20, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Ol' South Pancake House - 1509 South University Drive - Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Organizer:
Kilocycle Club Of Fort Worth
w5sh@...
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Description:
The Kilocycle Club Of Fort Worth normally meets on the third Thursday of the month at .? Dinner usually starts around 5:30-6:00 PM with the club meeting starting at 7:00PM. ?Plan to attend so you won’t miss out on the fun!
This month: ? To Be Announced
Presentation:? To Be Determined
As a reminder, you don’t have to be a member of the Kilocycle Club to attend the meetings.? Our meetings are always open to anyone wanting to learn more about amateur radio!
License testing session follows the meeting and any presentation.
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Event: Kilocycle Club Meeting - Ol' South Pancake House - Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Reminder: Kilocycle Club Meeting - Ol' South Pancake House
When:
Thursday, February 20, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Ol' South Pancake House - 1509 South University Drive - Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Organizer:
Kilocycle Club Of Fort Worth
w5sh@...
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Description:
The Kilocycle Club Of Fort Worth normally meets on the third Thursday of the month at .? Dinner usually starts around 5:30-6:00 PM with the club meeting starting at 7:00PM. ?Plan to attend so you won’t miss out on the fun!
This month: ? To Be Announced
Presentation:? To Be Determined
As a reminder, you don’t have to be a member of the Kilocycle Club to attend the meetings.? Our meetings are always open to anyone wanting to learn more about amateur radio!
License testing session follows the meeting and any presentation.
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Event: Kilocycle Club Meeting - Ol' South Pancake House - Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Reminder: Kilocycle Club Meeting - Ol' South Pancake House
When:
Thursday, February 20, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Ol' South Pancake House - 1509 South University Drive - Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Organizer:
Kilocycle Club Of Fort Worth
w5sh@...
View Event
Description:
The Kilocycle Club Of Fort Worth normally meets on the third Thursday of the month at .? Dinner usually starts around 5:30-6:00 PM with the club meeting starting at 7:00PM. ?Plan to attend so you won’t miss out on the fun!
This month: ? To Be Announced
Presentation:? To Be Determined
As a reminder, you don’t have to be a member of the Kilocycle Club to attend the meetings.? Our meetings are always open to anyone wanting to learn more about amateur radio!
License testing session follows the meeting and any presentation.
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Greetings all!
Here are the check-ins for tonight's net:
Net Control:??????KF5RHI
????????????????N5KFX
????????????????AF5N
????????????????N5TRX
????????????????KC5SLQ
????????????????KG5FPH
????????????????KC5PAM
????????????????KF5SIV
See y'all at the meeting on Thursday!
Stay warm!
Richard S.
KF5RHI
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Now: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net
When:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Kilocycle Club Repeater - 146.840 (PL 110.9) - Fort Worth, Texas
Organizer:
noreply@...
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Begins every Tues?day at 8:30 PM CDT - Frequency: 146.840 (PL 110.9)
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Event: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Reminder: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net
When:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Kilocycle Club Repeater - 146.840 (PL 110.9) - Fort Worth, Texas
Organizer:
noreply@...
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Description:
Begins every Tues?day at 8:30 PM CDT - Frequency: 146.840 (PL 110.9)
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Event: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Reminder: Kilocycle Club 2 Meter Net
When:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Chicago
Where:
Kilocycle Club Repeater - 146.840 (PL 110.9) - Fort Worth, Texas
Organizer:
noreply@...
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Description:
Begins every Tues?day at 8:30 PM CDT - Frequency: 146.840 (PL 110.9)
Visitors are always welcome!
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Re: FW: [TexasRACES] State Operations Center Bulletins: ***SLIDES*** Situational Awareness Call for the State of Texas at 10:00 a.m. CT, February 17, 2025
Bob, et al, ? The information didn’t come from a publicly available URL address.? The original Situational Awareness Call email message came from the TDEM State Operations Center and was sent to the Texas State RACES group.? It was then forwarded to the Texas RACES email group by Texas RACES State Radio Officer (SRO), Roy Walker. ? Assuming I was not mistaken to forward this information to the public (I will check regarding that) and I am not advised otherwise, I will forward any updates as well. ? 73, Bob – KG5SQJ ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Bob Parr via groups.io
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 1:07 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [w5sh] FW: [TexasRACES] State Operations Center Bulletins: ***SLIDES*** Situational Awareness Call for the State of Texas at 10:00 a.m. CT, February 17, 2025? Where did you find this?? I may need more up to date info come Wednesday. ------ Original Message ------ Sent: 2/17/2025 12:34:57 PM Subject: [w5sh] FW: [TexasRACES] State Operations Center Bulletins: ***SLIDES*** Situational Awareness Call for the State of Texas at 10:00 a.m. CT, February 17, 2025 FYI – Useful information regarding the incoming cold weather.? Click the“SLIDES ?icon in the message below from the Texas State Operations Center (SOC). ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Roy Walker WA5YZD SRO 1A
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 10:43 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [TexasRACES] SOC Bulletins: ***SLIDES*** Situational Awareness Call for the State of Texas at 10:00 a.m. CT, February 17, 2025 ?
Subject: SOC Bulletins: ***SLIDES*** Situational Awareness Call for the State of Texas at 10:00 a.m. CT, February 17, 2025
? ? ? To access the slides for the SOC Situational Awareness Weather Call for Potential Severe Weather Affecting the State of Texas for 10:00 AM CT February 17, 2025, please click the button below or see the attached file. |
| The Watch - Edwards
State Operations Center?
Texas Division of Emergency Management?
Phone: (512) 424-2208?
Email: soc@...? 
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Download Attachments Here:
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Richard S.