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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.
Use Sandbags?
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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
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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...
QRZ migrated to new servers and I believe a newer version of the forum.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
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...
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...
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