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New Hex beam is working pretty good. First contact was long path on 20M to VK6APZ.;)

No Opinion on the Hex to date. This is my first beam so this is new territory for me. The beam is just a little awkward but I was able to place it on the end of the mast on the tower by myself climbing up a 8ft step ladder. So you shouldn't have any trouble managing it. I do have plans to put a...

The Shack-;) http://www.worldwidedx.com/members/eduk8tr-albums-wv4l-shack-pics.html The Antennas-:tongue: http://www.worldwidedx.com/members/eduk8tr-albums-kio-hex-beam-project.html http://www.worldwidedx.com/members/eduk8tr-albums-delta-loop.html The tower project-:ohmy...

If you scan the band you will occasionally run across a CQ call. I make contacts all the time on 40m while mobile. Early this week there was the School Club Round Up. I ran across several school clubs making CQ calls and was able to work them. Looking forward to when you upgrade. Maybe I'll...

I'm using Bury-Flex by DavisRF. Davis RF Co. - Bury-FLEX Flexible Low-Loss Coax Excellent cable and a great company to deal with. Be careful if you see the Bury Flex listed somewhere else cheaper. I read on another list the other day that the Chinese are producing a knock-off cable and labeling...

Gulf Alpha are great antennas. I have one put together(Dual Band 2 meter Vert. + Horz. 7 El.-10El. Vert. 70CM) that is slated to go on my tower in the not too distant future. I therefore cannot comment on its performance but they do get excellent reviews. Be advised that you are going to...

Thanks for the link Chris.:thumbup: 73 Wayne C.

I haven't used my HRD for the past several months. I am aware that this new version 5 is available but haven't tried it yet. Once I get the new shack in order and ready for HF I'll have to give it a try. Is this soft ware still free as it was when Simon offered it? Are the new owners charging...

I would think that if you have a pretty good shot toward FL you should be able to make some 2M contacts. You might even be able to hit a repeater or two there as well.:thumbup1: 73 Wayne C.

I had a TS-50, great little HF rig. I have the 706MKIIG and use it mobile. I really like this "Shack in a Box". I looked at the 857D but didn't like the small display. If all you want is HF the TS-50 will serve you well. If you want more versatility to have access to HF,2M and 70cm this is...

Looks good to me.

Greetings! The loop fed with ladder line and a good tuner is a good suggestion. I used to have a 40m loop suspended from three trees at my previous QTH. It worked great. I did have trouble with it loading up on 80m until I discovered that I could short out the ladder line to one side of the...

That is the same question that has crossed my mind as well. You beat me to posing it. thanks! & 73 Wayne C.

Yup, started out in CB as a teenager in the 1970's. Then had a Novice ticket soon there after. It lapsed. Then got back into CB in the late 1990's. Once the code requirement was dropped I immediately went back into Amateur Radio. 73 Wayne C.

When these 10 & 20M freq.s get decided on, could somebody post a new thread with an announcement . thanks!! Wayne C.

Good food for thought. I remember reading the N0GW paper a while back. I think once I finally get my install finished I'll play around with varying the height of my beam and see what kind of results I get. At least the N0GW paper gives me a reference point and I'll have to try and figure a way...

Appl. submitted!:D

I agree Doc.:thumbup1: I used their services to obtain my vanity call. I got what I wanted, a 2x1 call in my region.:) I recently did my change of address on line at the FCC site. That wasn't too difficult.:wink: The attempt at a vanity call I was looking for was handled much better by them...

Ham Radio in Hollywood: Comedian Tim Allen Stars as Radio Amateur on New TV Show :thumbup: Ham Radio in Hollywood: Comedian Tim Allen Stars as Radio Amateur on New TV Show

I have done this as well. I used to have three Astron 50 amp supplies connected together to run a mobile amp on base several years ago. Some of the Astron supplies, I believe 30 and 50 amp, actually have a circuit designed exactly for this purpose. There is an extra lug on the back of the...