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Re: Tiny 2A Variable Regulated DC Power Supply - Performance ? Quality?
Nick-WA5BDU
That's pretty tempting. And the meter
is a nice touch. Just adding a meter to my existing bench supply
would cost more than that. Sometimes a boost regulator can be handy -- if you have a rig that gets fussy when the voltage goes much below 12V or even 13V and you're using an AGM battery a boost to a constant 13.8V can be helpful. I got this one that I like a lot: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-DC-Converter-QS-1212CCBA-80W-Power-Supply-Auto-Boost-Buck-80W-CC-CV-Charger-/251166639333?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7ab2c4e5 More money, but rated 80W and it comes in a nicely made metal box. 72, Nick, WA5BDU
On 3/29/2013 8:57 AM, trf1923 wrote:
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Re: Dash!
George H. Gates
I built some in these. Little tighter fit. XYL says they are cute! She beat
me out of some of them for her personal use storing craft items. 72
George/W2BPI
In a message dated 3/29/2013 9:12:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
wrcromwell@... writes:
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Re: RMR net rpt
Dale Putnam
Yep, I think you're right.. but he can hear a bit of me... and Bozeman is a short hop on any band from here...but it is a "stretch" for 20 (short distance is tuff for me on 20). But if we try a bit earlier, maybe the band will still be short from the "high noon" effect. We'll see. I'll call at 2045 with 20w.. we'll make it. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy To: daleputnam@...; 4sqrp@... From: af9w@... Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:39:36 +0000 Subject: [4sqrp] Re: RMR net rpt
Dale, you were 57 to 59 here in AZ for the whole net. There was some QSB but a really good signal. Could be that 20M was long as I am 750miles from your location and Bozeman, MT is only 300 miles. Bob AF9W
--- In 4sqrp@..., Dale Putnam wrote:
> > Shoot.. I thought the band was in good enough shape.. I was only running 5 watts.. for half the net.. then up to 20....after 2115z.I need a better antenna.. I think.... > > Have a great day, > > > --... ...-- > Dale - WC7S in Wy > > > > To: 4sqrp@...; daleputnam@... > From: wmorrill@... > Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:40:17 -0600 > Subject: Re: [4sqrp] RMR net rpt > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dale- I could hear you on the net this afternoon, but not well enough to > > copy. Oh well, some day.... > > > > Wendell > > N7WM > > > > > A nice net with good condx.. not a lot of folks.. figure everyone is > > > getting ready to parade in their Easter bonnet... well... maybe not. > > > NE5DL brought his K3 to report 68f AF9W had 78Fand K0DTJ Brian in Ca > > > wished us good luck for the FOXHUNT tonight. See you Next Tues Happy > > > Easter everyone!! > > > Have a great day, > > > > > > > > > --... ...-- > > > Dale - WC7S in Wy > > > > > > > > > >
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Re: RMR net rpt
Dale, you were 57 to 59 here in AZ for the whole net. There was some QSB but a really good signal. Could be that 20M was long as I am 750miles from your location and Bozeman, MT is only 300 miles.
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--- In 4sqrp@yahoogroups.com, Dale Putnam <daleputnam@...> wrote:
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Re: Tiny 2A Variable Regulated DC Power Supply - Performance ? Quality?
davemrtn
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Tiny 2A Variable Regulated DC Power Supply - Performance ? Quality?
OK, guys! I guess I've been living under a rock for too long.
This morning I just stumbled onto this listing from eBay for an inexpensive, tiny - and I mean SMALL power supply module from China with digital r/o, 2 amps (perfect for QRP), and fully adjustable. I feel kinda small myself right now, I didn't even know this sort of QRP friendly stuff was even out there. The winning bids for these modules seem to be under $20 w/ FREE shipping from Hong Kong. Without the digital r/o, some modules of this sort are selling in the TWO dollar range. Have you used one of these modules? What are your experiences - any good? I just can't believe the price/ performance ratio - let alone the size of these things! LM2596 Power Step-down Module DC 4.0~40 to 1.3-37V Adjustable + LED Voltmeter <http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lm2596-power-step-down-module-dc-4-0-40v-to-1-3-37v-adjustable-led-voltmeter-2A-/300735862768?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&;hash=item46054117f0> 72 Bruce - KKoS
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Re: Dash!
Oh, Jim you could get me into big troubles! Well, I can say the XYL NQ5R has a special pair of gloves to rotate the beam:-) But gettin her to crank a generator may be chore. I was gonna bring a weedeater wacky key this year, but it keeps passing gas! 73....Walter . K5EST
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Re: Dash!
Wayne Dillon
Did once see a "Cubic Incher" mounted to a 19" rack panel with the "full size" dial and drive... very cool.
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72/ es God Bless de Wayne - KC0PMH
On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 8:35 AM, Jim Sheldon <w0eb@...> wrote:
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QRP - EFFICIENCY AND SKILL, NOT POWER.
I'm British by birth but American by CHOICE! Jesus came to pay a debt He didn't owe because we owe a debt we cannot pay... The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you The Lord lift up his contenance upon you and give you peace. God Bless from Wayne Dillon - KC0PMH Joshua 24:14-15 2 Cor 5:17 1 Jn 2:17 4 State QRP Group NCS - 40m & 160m 4SQRP #95
FPQRP #342 (Flying Pigs QRP Club) G-QRP-C #11504 NAQCC # 0759
QRP-ARCI #11505 SKCC #1155 SOC #848 30MDG#1176 NEQRP #693 GORC #192
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Re: Dash!
If one had a pickup truck, the 55 gallon barrel idea wouldn't be that far fetched. You could disguise it by putting a modified hand crank pump on the barrel. Modify the pump to be a small hand cranked generator (you could get your wife to crank the gen while you operated). With all the "prepping" going on these days that wouldn't be as far fetched as it sounds (except for getting the wife to crank the generator - ""reality check"").
Now, I almost expect Walter, K5EST to show up at OzarkCon with one of these, considering his "tailgate" entry into the "Wacky Key" contest a couple years ago! Maybe we ought to have a "Wacky Rig" contest one of these years - LOL!
Jim - W0EB
> You could always build a small rig into a 55 gallon barrel (evil
> grin). Or maybe a small tin can.
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> 73,
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> Bill kU8H
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Re: Dash!
Bill Cromwell
On Thu, 2013-03-28 at 22:22 -0600, Tom Sevart wrote:
You could always build a small rig into a 55 gallon barrel (evil grin). Or maybe a small tin can. 73, Bill kU8H
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Re: Dash!
Tom Sevart <n2uhc@...>
What would QRP be without Altoids tins?
-- Tom Sevart N2UHC St. Paul, KS
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Re: RMR net rpt
Dale Putnam
Shoot.. I thought the band was in good enough shape.. I was only running 5 watts.. for half the net.. then up to 20....after 2115z. I need a better antenna.. I think.... Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy To: 4sqrp@...; daleputnam@... From: wmorrill@... Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:40:17 -0600 Subject: Re: [4sqrp] RMR net rpt
Dale- I could hear you on the net this afternoon, but not well enough to
copy. Oh well, some day.... Wendell N7WM > A nice net with good condx.. not a lot of folks.. figure everyone is > getting ready to parade in their Easter bonnet... well... maybe not. > NE5DL brought his K3 to report 68f AF9W had 78Fand K0DTJ Brian in Ca > wished us good luck for the FOXHUNT tonight. See you Next Tues Happy > Easter everyone!! > Have a great day, > > > --... ...-- > Dale - WC7S in Wy > > >
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Re: RMR net rpt
Wendell Morrill
Dale- I could hear you on the net this afternoon, but not well enough to
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copy. Oh well, some day.... Wendell N7WM
A nice net with good condx.. not a lot of folks.. figure everyone is
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Solid State Design for the Radio Amateur
Tim N9PUZ
Ozarkcon Attendees... Have I got an opportunity for you!
A while back at a hamfest I scored a Copyright 1977 copy of "the builders bible" -- Solid State Design for the Radio Amateur by Wes Hayward W7ZOI and Doug DeMaw W1FB. I already owned a copy of this fine book but they are hard to come by so I couldn't pass it up. At the Ozarkon convention this year there will be a silent auction with the winner going home with the book. Be generous in your bids because ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS ITEM WILL GO TO THE 4SQRP GROUP IN SUPPORT OF FUTURE OZARKCON EVENTS! There will be an auction sheet at the 4SQRP table. Put down your name and bid. The successful bidder will be announced around 4pm on Saturday. Hope to see you all there! 73, Tim N9PUZ
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RMR net rpt
Dale Putnam
A nice net with good condx.. not a lot of folks.. figure everyone is getting ready to parade in their
Easter bonnet... well... maybe not. NE5DL brought his K3 to report 68f AF9W had 78F and K0DTJ Brian in Ca wished us good luck for the FOXHUNT tonight. See you Next Tues Happy Easter everyone!! Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
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Re: Calibrating the Pig Rig without a Freq counter?
Wayne Dillon
Terry,
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Can you check and see if my direct e-mails have gone someplace else? God Bless Wayne - KC0PMH
On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 8:20 AM, WA0ITP <wa0itp@...> wrote:
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http://www.qsl.net/kc0pmh/ Under construction but please visit anyway.
QRP - EFFICIENCY AND SKILL, NOT POWER.
I'm British by birth but American by CHOICE! Jesus came to pay a debt He didn't owe because we owe a debt we cannot pay... The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you The Lord lift up his contenance upon you and give you peace. God Bless from Wayne Dillon - KC0PMH Joshua 24:14-15 2 Cor 5:17 1 Jn 2:17 4 State QRP Group NCS - 40m & 160m 4SQRP #95
FPQRP #342 (Flying Pigs QRP Club) G-QRP-C #11504 NAQCC # 0759
QRP-ARCI #11505 SKCC #1155 SOC #848 30MDG#1176 NEQRP #693 GORC #192
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Re: Amateur radio experiences DIY renaissance
You know what guys?
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This really makes me even more proud to be a part of the QRP community, and especially our 4SQRP group ! 72 Johnny AC0BQ
On Thursday, March 28, 2013, Bart Lawson wrote:
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Re: Amateur radio experiences DIY renaissance
W0IIT
You are right Terry, we "knew that"!!! However, it is neat that the qrp movement is getting some well earned recognition. Riley Hollingsworth's article in "CQ" where he simply said that it is only the qrp groups that are doing those things, building, operating portable, having enthusiastic forums like---aah let me see, oh yes, like OzarkCon:-) Don't want to put any words in Riley's mouth but that is what he said, in essence.
OK, my arm is about broke patting the qrp movement and its operators on the back! cu es 72, Bart W0IIT Pittsburg, KS 4Sqrp = #72, FP= #11, ARS=#568, SKCC=1139, NAQCC=#588 FIST=#5819, Zombie=#500.
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Re: Wednesday evening 40m nets
Daniel Mullen
Wayne, Looks like a great night. 16! I hope you and your family have a Happy Easter! 73 es God Bless Daniel KD0SZS
From: Wayne Dillon To: 4sqrp@... Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 6:16 AM Subject: [4sqrp] Wednesday evening 40m nets Good morning folks, Well another bumper evening on '40 last night. The band was reasonably quiet with good signals from all who checked in. So, without any further ado: W4RK - Bill - MO
K5UOS - Don - OK AC0BQ - Johnny - KS W0PT - Bill - KS W2SH - Charles - NJ K8IQY - Jim - MI N9RLO - John - IN AE4LD - Larry - NC WN0I - Jim - MO
AA7EQ - Bob - AR W2SH - Charles - NJ KB9JIO - Danny - IL K5HG - Herb - TX KU8S - Hank - FL K8CQA - John - OH KD0SZS - Daniel - MO
Outstanding turnout and thank you all. To those I missed I'll try harder next week.
72/3 es God Bless de Wayne - KC0PMH
http://www.qsl.net/kc0pmh/ Under construction but please visit anyway.
QRP - EFFICIENCY AND SKILL, NOT POWER.
I'm British by birth but American by CHOICE! Jesus came to pay a debt He didn't owe because we owe a debt we cannot pay... The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you The Lord lift up his contenance upon you and give you peace. God Bless from Wayne Dillon - KC0PMH Joshua 24:14-15 2 Cor 5:17 1 Jn 2:17 http://www.4sqrp.com/index.php
4 State QRP Group NCS - 40m & 160m 4SQRP #95
FPQRP #342 (Flying Pigs QRP Club) G-QRP-C #11504 NAQCC # 0759
QRP-ARCI #11505 SKCC #1155 SOC #848 30MDG#1176 NEQRP #693 GORC #192
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Amateur radio experiences DIY renaissance
WA0ITP
Amateur radio experiences DIY renaissance
This link is on the main page of QRZ.com Irt will take you to a nice articvle by Dave Sumner in which he extolews sthe virtues of kit building, portable ops, and QRP. Good reading and further proof that others believe that QRPers have captured the essence of what it means to be a Ham. 'Course we knew that all along didnt we :o) ---------------------------------- I love this radio stuff ! 72 WA�ITP www.wa0itp.com www.4sqrp.com www.qrpspots.com
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