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  1. ONAWHIM

    Passed Tech today

    . Lookin good, amigo
  2. ONAWHIM

    My Superantenna YP-3 portable yagi weekend project

    . Cool video here. It looks sturdy. Penninger Tipper? .
  3. ONAWHIM

    My Superantenna YP-3 portable yagi weekend project

    Ah, gotcha. No fix for that unless you shorten each segment so the double tubing strengthens it, but that defeats the usable length. Just trying to think it through with you.
  4. ONAWHIM

    My Superantenna YP-3 portable yagi weekend project

    Use Sandbags? . Just a thought... If you extend the tripod feet outward, sandbags can be placed on each extended foot. Extend just enough to give each tripod foot some bigger area. Perhaps pieces of aluminum plate from an old road sign? 8"x12"? In video production there are...
  5. ONAWHIM

    New, Lurking, and Learning

    Update... . KB1VFZ Done, element 3 on the way. I was in New Hampshire today on business. I stopped in at HRO and wound up spending some loot .
  6. ONAWHIM

    Where to order 4-pin female mic connector?

    Are you referring to a 4-pin XLR connector?
  7. ONAWHIM

    Icom IC9100 FCC approved

    So ICOM is good to go?
  8. ONAWHIM

    Need help to amplify my VHF marine radio for fishing offshore/ increase range

    The OP has a 27' center console. He has EPIRB but doesn't want to deploy in situations like engine issues, he'd rather contact another captain on marine VHF. His boat is an open hull design and will get wet in seas. His helm is exposed to the elements. The marine VHF is usually rated for...
  9. ONAWHIM

    The Value Of Product Reviews

    I just wanted to say that I find the product reviews and solutions here in the The Worldwide Radio Forum excellent reading. I am new to amateur radio and picking things up pretty quick. I find that much of the information I key on comes from the amateur operators and not as much from the...
  10. ONAWHIM

    Egypt Internet/Media Services blocked 1/28

    . I started this thread with one question, "Are there amateur operators communicating news out of Egypt?". I see that there has been some reports but it is clear that as of today all forms of communication are working to some extent. Last night Brian Williams and team were reporting the...
  11. ONAWHIM

    Egypt Internet/Media Services blocked 1/28

    Interesting, last night i was reading about the Falklands War in 1982. First news of the Argentine actions were from amateur radio operators there. Today with the world so dependent on the internet having it blocked leaves many without a means of getting the news out, or in. William
  12. ONAWHIM

    Egypt Internet/Media Services blocked 1/28

    . The news services are reporting an apparent shutdown of internet, broadcast radio, including social services to stem what is to be a national protest today. Are there amateur operators communicating news out of Egypt? To be clear, this is meant to ask about the use of amateur radio in that...
  13. ONAWHIM

    Icom IC-9100 release date and price announced

    Icom IC-9100 release date and price announced? . Any known updates as to the FCC status and US release of the IC-9100? Thx William
  14. ONAWHIM

    QRZ.com?????

    QRZ migrated to new servers and I believe a newer version of the forum. There is a sticky there explaining. Post migration there have been a few bugs. They are being addressed as discovered. William
  15. ONAWHIM

    another noob wondering what to buy

    Hi Mark, I am sorta in the same boat as you with respect to being new and what will I buy. My personal plan is to first build a knowledge base, the technician level. At the same I am finding the local clubs within a reasonable distance and getting out to introduce myself, and gather "local...
  16. ONAWHIM

    New, Lurking, and Learning

    I have been lurking anonymously on worldwidedx and decided to register. Although I was previously interested in amateur radio, it never took off. Years later here I am. I am scoping out the exam review sessions that are offered nearby and have committed myself to move forward. I just...