Re: Repeater Down (Update)
Brian, I just caught up on your emails regarding the repeater. I
can hear it from my QTH but it much weaker than usual. I
did chat briefly with Matt (KD2MGM) on the repeater. He is near
the repeater and offered to help in any way he can. Since Matt had
no trouble hearing me, I think that the problem is with the
transmitter. If it were the antenna, I suspect that he would have
trouble hearing me.
Regards, Ned
On 12/19/2022 7:19 PM, Brian Donovan
wrote:
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I
emailed Matt, KD2MGM, since he lives nearby the repeater, and
asked he try and key it up and see if any response.? He emailed my
back and said, Yes, the repeater can be heard at his QTH.
I'm hearing other repeaters fine here, SWR is fine.? So I don't
think problem is my end.? Anyone else who normally can access it,
maybe let me know if you can get in or hear it.
So it points to a TX output power issue, antenna or feedline
problem.? Unfortunately, probably antenna issue most likely.??
It's been up on the tower more than 6.5 years.
So while it may not be completely down, since I don't hear it at
all, I'm guessing coverage is very limited, but your mileage may
vary.? I might try to disable it through the second receiver,
until I can check the antenna/swr. Though I won't be sure whether
it works.? I might get Matt to help me out again.
Stay tuned.
Brian
On 12/19/2022 1:00 PM, Brian Donovan wrote:
It appears the 145.29 repeater is down.? I
was there briefly last week, and it was working when I left.?
This is a busy week, I have family coming in, and not sure what
opportunity I will have to get down there.
No idea, could be antenna, power, or repeater itself.? It has a
120V to 13.8V switching supply inside.? The 444.950 machine is
up, so unless on different circuits, not likely power problem.?
I'll pass along what I find out when I can.
Brian
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Re: Repeater Down (Update)
Not that i know much about repeaters but a little surpised the Repeater doesnt have some sort of Hi-SWR foldback to protect the finals.?
On Mon, Dec 19, 2022, 7:19 PM Brian Donovan < k2as@...> wrote: I emailed Matt, KD2MGM, since he lives nearby the repeater, and asked he
try and key it up and see if any response.? He emailed my back and said,
Yes, the repeater can be heard at his QTH.
I'm hearing other repeaters fine here, SWR is fine.? So I don't think
problem is my end.? Anyone else who normally can access it, maybe let me
know if you can get in or hear it.
So it points to a TX output power issue, antenna or feedline problem.?
Unfortunately, probably antenna issue most likely.?? It's been up on the
tower more than 6.5 years.
So while it may not be completely down, since I don't hear it at all,
I'm guessing coverage is very limited, but your mileage may vary.? I
might try to disable it through the second receiver, until I can check
the antenna/swr. Though I won't be sure whether it works.? I might get
Matt to help me out again.
Stay tuned.
Brian
On 12/19/2022 1:00 PM, Brian Donovan wrote:
> It appears the 145.29 repeater is down.? I was there briefly last
> week, and it was working when I left.? This is a busy week, I have
> family coming in, and not sure what opportunity I will have to get
> down there.
>
> No idea, could be antenna, power, or repeater itself.? It has a 120V
> to 13.8V switching supply inside.? The 444.950 machine is up, so
> unless on different circuits, not likely power problem.? I'll pass
> along what I find out when I can.
>
> Brian
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Repeater Down (Update)
I emailed Matt, KD2MGM, since he lives nearby the repeater, and asked he try and key it up and see if any response.? He emailed my back and said, Yes, the repeater can be heard at his QTH.
I'm hearing other repeaters fine here, SWR is fine.? So I don't think problem is my end.? Anyone else who normally can access it, maybe let me know if you can get in or hear it.
So it points to a TX output power issue, antenna or feedline problem.? Unfortunately, probably antenna issue most likely.?? It's been up on the tower more than 6.5 years.
So while it may not be completely down, since I don't hear it at all, I'm guessing coverage is very limited, but your mileage may vary.? I might try to disable it through the second receiver, until I can check the antenna/swr. Though I won't be sure whether it works.? I might get Matt to help me out again.
Stay tuned.
Brian
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On 12/19/2022 1:00 PM, Brian Donovan wrote: It appears the 145.29 repeater is down.? I was there briefly last week, and it was working when I left.? This is a busy week, I have family coming in, and not sure what opportunity I will have to get down there.
No idea, could be antenna, power, or repeater itself.? It has a 120V to 13.8V switching supply inside.? The 444.950 machine is up, so unless on different circuits, not likely power problem.? I'll pass along what I find out when I can.
Brian
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It appears the 145.29 repeater is down.? I was there briefly last week, and it was working when I left.? This is a busy week, I have family coming in, and not sure what opportunity I will have to get down there.
No idea, could be antenna, power, or repeater itself.? It has a 120V to 13.8V switching supply inside.? The 444.950 machine is up, so unless on different circuits, not likely power problem.? I'll pass along what I find out when I can.
Brian
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I get the Venmo link on my iPad and when I select it I get a 2D barcode. It’s not intuitive but if you click on the barcode it will open Venmo and take you to the transaction page. It will show a charge of $10.90. The part that annoys me is that Venmo claims that these transactions are supposed to be FREE as long as you are using money in your Venmo wallet (3% fee if you pay with a credit card as the funds source). Where does the 9% fee go? I also have a Venmo business account and I think I only get charged like 1.75% on a transaction plus 30 cents if it’s under a minimum. Even if this is the case with the XARC account, Venmo seems to be charging at least DOUBLE the rate they are supposed to be. Not that 90 cents is a lot, but the principle is aggravating. You can’t even easily find the fee schedule on their site…I just wish they’d be more honest and transparent. Still it is convenient and quick - and that’s where they get you. Sending a check would mean I’d have to get off my butt, make it out, and put a 60 cent stamp on it! I guess I’m officially a grumpy, lazy old man. ?
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I solved it. The Venmo selection is only available on the desktop site. If you are using a mobile device you wont see the Venmo option. Select Desktop site on your web browser to see the Venmo option. Or just jump on your pc and visit the Xarc webpage.
On Sun, Dec 11, 2022, 12:02 AM Brian Donovan < k2as@...> wrote:
Harry,
Very strange.? I'm seeing it.? I have
no idea at the moment what is going on.? So for all you Venmo
users out there, you may or may not see it on the payment page.
Sorry for that.? I'll see if I can
figure it out, but I'm clueless as to why.? Wondering if PayPal is
using some mechanism that recognizes PayPal users on some devices
and drops the Venmo option?
Brian
On 12/10/2022 11:27 AM, Harry Ramos
wrote:
Brian,
Attched is a screenshot of the page I got. If it
was a cached page it wouldnt have the correct dues listed on
it.
Regards
Harry R.
On Fri, Dec 9, 2022,
4:43 PM Brian Donovan < k2as@...>
wrote:
Harry,
Possibly you were getting a cached page?? Maybe
try to reload and see if it shows up. ? I can see a
Venmo (it's blue) banner just under the Paypal one.?
There are 4 banners now, Paypal, Venmo, Pay Later,
and Debit or Credit Card.
Hopefully someone will try it.
Thanks,
Brian
On 12/9/2022 3:36 PM, Harry Ramos wrote:
FYI I just renewed using Paypal.?
I did not see a Venmo Option. I
was looking for it.
On Fri, Dec 9,
2022, 2:54 PM Brian Donovan < k2as@...>
wrote:
After
some delay, we finally have the updated
PayPal buttons on the website.
Dues
for 2023 were lowered to $10.00, which is
good if you write a check or pay cash.?
For Online payments, we will charge $10.90
to cover PayPal's fee.
There
is also a Venmo button, which I have no
experience with, though I have an
account.? If anyone wants to test it out,
let me know how it goes.
If
you already paid dues this fall for next
year, you can contact Dusty to see about a
partial refund if you wish.
All
the info is on the website, including
Dusty's info:
To pay by check please make the check
($10.00) out to XRX Amateur Radio Club and
mail to:
Dusty Kramer
180 Carmel Court
Webster,
NY 14580
--
Brian
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Harry,
Very strange.? I'm seeing it.? I have
no idea at the moment what is going on.? So for all you Venmo
users out there, you may or may not see it on the payment page.
Sorry for that.? I'll see if I can
figure it out, but I'm clueless as to why.? Wondering if PayPal is
using some mechanism that recognizes PayPal users on some devices
and drops the Venmo option?
Brian
On 12/10/2022 11:27 AM, Harry Ramos
wrote:
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Brian,
Attched is a screenshot of the page I got. If it
was a cached page it wouldnt have the correct dues listed on
it.
Regards
Harry R.
On Fri, Dec 9, 2022,
4:43 PM Brian Donovan < k2as@...>
wrote:
Harry,
Possibly you were getting a cached page?? Maybe
try to reload and see if it shows up. ? I can see a
Venmo (it's blue) banner just under the Paypal one.?
There are 4 banners now, Paypal, Venmo, Pay Later,
and Debit or Credit Card.
Hopefully someone will try it.
Thanks,
Brian
On 12/9/2022 3:36 PM, Harry Ramos wrote:
FYI I just renewed using Paypal.?
I did not see a Venmo Option. I
was looking for it.
On Fri, Dec 9,
2022, 2:54 PM Brian Donovan < k2as@...>
wrote:
After
some delay, we finally have the updated
PayPal buttons on the website.
Dues
for 2023 were lowered to $10.00, which is
good if you write a check or pay cash.?
For Online payments, we will charge $10.90
to cover PayPal's fee.
There
is also a Venmo button, which I have no
experience with, though I have an
account.? If anyone wants to test it out,
let me know how it goes.
If
you already paid dues this fall for next
year, you can contact Dusty to see about a
partial refund if you wish.
All
the info is on the website, including
Dusty's info:
To pay by check please make the check
($10.00) out to XRX Amateur Radio Club and
mail to:
Dusty Kramer
180 Carmel Court
Webster,
NY 14580
--
Brian
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[RVHFG] VHF/UHF Transistors
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Harry Ramos via <Hramos337=[email protected]>Date: Sat, Dec 10, 2022, 12:01 PM Subject: [RVHFG] VHF/UHF Transistors To: < [email protected]> A fellow XARC member has several 2N3375 transistors available. If interested please message him directly.?
He also had some 5v/110v solid state relays. He can be reached for additional details directly at:
Regards, Harry Ramos W2HRY
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Brian, Attched is a screenshot of the page I got. If it was a cached page it wouldnt have the correct dues listed on it. Regards
On Fri, Dec 9, 2022, 4:43 PM Brian Donovan < k2as@...> wrote:
Harry,
Possibly you were getting a cached
page?? Maybe try to reload and see if it shows up. ? I can see a
Venmo (it's blue) banner just under the Paypal one.? There are 4
banners now, Paypal, Venmo, Pay Later,
and Debit or Credit Card.
Hopefully someone will try it.
Thanks,
Brian
On 12/9/2022 3:36 PM, Harry Ramos
wrote:
FYI I just renewed using Paypal.?
I did not see a Venmo Option. I was looking for
it.
On Fri, Dec 9, 2022, 2:54 PM
Brian Donovan < k2as@...>
wrote:
After
some delay, we finally have the updated PayPal buttons
on the website.
Dues
for 2023 were lowered to $10.00, which is good if you
write a check or pay cash.? For Online payments, we will
charge $10.90 to cover PayPal's fee.
There
is also a Venmo button, which I have no experience with,
though I have an account.? If anyone wants to test it
out, let me know how it goes.
If
you already paid dues this fall for next year, you can
contact Dusty to see about a partial refund if you wish.
All
the info is on the website, including Dusty's info:
To pay by check please make the check ($10.00) out to XRX
Amateur Radio Club and mail to:
Dusty Kramer
180 Carmel Court
Webster,
NY 14580
--
Brian
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This is interesting. I now see three recent PayPal transactions. Bob Karz and Harry Ramos at $10.03 each, and Brian at $9.76. Brian’s may have been an experimental transaction(?) ? Anyways, the actual amount transferred to the club is no longer found on the first screen, one now has to drill down in the Activities screens. The fee amount appears to be ?.87 cents, .86 for Brian’s. Not sure what the metric is, but I can read the actual amount transferred which is all that’s necessary. ? Dusty
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Brian Donovan Sent: Friday, December 9, 2022 4:44 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [xarc] XARC Dues for 2023 ? Possibly you were getting a cached page?? Maybe try to reload and see if it shows up. ? I can see a Venmo (it's blue) banner just under the Paypal one.? There are 4 banners now, Paypal, Venmo, Pay Later, and Debit or Credit Card. Hopefully someone will try it. On 12/9/2022 3:36 PM, Harry Ramos wrote: FYI I just renewed using Paypal.? I did not see a Venmo Option. I was looking for it. ? On Fri, Dec 9, 2022, 2:54 PM Brian Donovan <k2as@...> wrote: After some delay, we finally have the updated PayPal buttons on the website. Dues for 2023 were lowered to $10.00, which is good if you write a check or pay cash.? For Online payments, we will charge $10.90 to cover PayPal's fee. There is also a Venmo button, which I have no experience with, though I have an account.? If anyone wants to test it out, let me know how it goes. If you already paid dues this fall for next year, you can contact Dusty to see about a partial refund if you wish. All the info is on the website, including Dusty's info: ? To pay by check please make the check ($10.00) out to XRX Amateur Radio Club and mail to: Dusty Kramer
180 Carmel Court
Webster, NY 14580-- Brian --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Harry,
Possibly you were getting a cached
page?? Maybe try to reload and see if it shows up. ? I can see a
Venmo (it's blue) banner just under the Paypal one.? There are 4
banners now, Paypal, Venmo, Pay Later,
and Debit or Credit Card.
Hopefully someone will try it.
Thanks,
Brian
On 12/9/2022 3:36 PM, Harry Ramos
wrote:
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
FYI I just renewed using Paypal.?
I did not see a Venmo Option. I was looking for
it.
On Fri, Dec 9, 2022, 2:54 PM
Brian Donovan < k2as@...>
wrote:
After
some delay, we finally have the updated PayPal buttons
on the website.
Dues
for 2023 were lowered to $10.00, which is good if you
write a check or pay cash.? For Online payments, we will
charge $10.90 to cover PayPal's fee.
There
is also a Venmo button, which I have no experience with,
though I have an account.? If anyone wants to test it
out, let me know how it goes.
If
you already paid dues this fall for next year, you can
contact Dusty to see about a partial refund if you wish.
All
the info is on the website, including Dusty's info:
To pay by check please make the check ($10.00) out to XRX
Amateur Radio Club and mail to:
Dusty Kramer
180 Carmel Court
Webster,
NY 14580
--
Brian
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FYI I just renewed using Paypal.? I did not see a Venmo Option. I was looking for it.
On Fri, Dec 9, 2022, 2:54 PM Brian Donovan < k2as@...> wrote:
After some delay, we finally have the updated PayPal buttons on the website.
Dues for 2023 were lowered to $10.00, which is good if you write a check or pay cash.? For Online
payments, we will charge $10.90 to cover PayPal's fee.
There is also a Venmo button, which I have no experience with, though I have an account.? If anyone
wants to test it out, let me know how it goes.
If you already paid dues this fall for next year, you can contact Dusty to see about a partial
refund if you wish.
All the info is on the website, including Dusty's info:
To pay by check please make the check ($10.00) out to XRX Amateur Radio Club and mail to:
Dusty Kramer
180 Carmel Court
Webster, NY 14580
-- Brian
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After some delay, we finally have the updated PayPal buttons on the website.
Dues for 2023 were lowered to $10.00, which is good if you write a check or pay cash.? For Online
payments, we will charge $10.90 to cover PayPal's fee.
There is also a Venmo button, which I have no experience with, though I have an account.? If anyone
wants to test it out, let me know how it goes.
If you already paid dues this fall for next year, you can contact Dusty to see about a partial
refund if you wish.
All the info is on the website, including Dusty's info:
To pay by check please make the check ($10.00) out to XRX Amateur Radio Club and mail to:
Dusty Kramer
180 Carmel Court
Webster, NY 14580
-- Brian
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Reminder: Meeting Tonite 7PM Web Rec (EOM)
Meeting Tonite 7PM Web Rec (EOM)
-- Brian
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Just wondering if anyone has a decent tube tester that I could either borrow, or stop by with
some tubes to be checked.
Tnx
-- Brian
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Re: December XARC General Meeting
Brian I plan on going to?the meeting and will bring you the projector. Regards, Harry Ramos
On Tue, Dec 6, 2022, 10:38 AM Robert Karz < rkarz@...> wrote:
Yep, will do.
73
Bob, K2OID
On 12/6/2022 9:46 AM, Brian Donovan
wrote:
Hello all,
This months meeting is
Thursday Dec 8th?7PM at the Webster
Rec Center.? Hopefully Bob Karz is still planning to give his
presentation on PCB fabrication.
No Zoom meeting is
planned at the moment.? If that changes, another email with
the info will be sent out.
-- Brian
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Re: December XARC General Meeting
Yep, will do.
73
Bob, K2OID
On 12/6/2022 9:46 AM, Brian Donovan
wrote:
Hello all,
This months meeting is
Thursday Dec 8th?7PM at the Webster
Rec Center.? Hopefully Bob Karz is still planning to give his
presentation on PCB fabrication.
No Zoom meeting is
planned at the moment.? If that changes, another email with
the info will be sent out.
-- Brian
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December XARC General Meeting
Hello all,
This months meeting is Thursday Dec 8th?7PM at the Webster Rec Center.?
Hopefully Bob Karz is still planning to give his presentation on PCB fabrication.
No Zoom meeting is planned at the moment.? If that changes, another email with the info will be
sent out.
-- Brian
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k2as@...
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ZOOM -- Radio Lunch 12:00 PM, Thursday, 1 Dec 2022
Greetings:?
By popular demand, we will continue to meet via Zoom.
We will continue to avoid restaurants until the "covid" chatter
subsides...Lynn continues to set up our meetings...
I may be about 10 minutes late...
==================================
Here is the connection information:
Lynn Bisha is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Lynn Bisha <lbisha@...>
Thursday, December 1, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 723 118 1077
Passcode: RADIO
Please contact me if you have any questions...
Regards,
Ned, W2NED@...
585 734-1984
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