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Re: The Lightbulb QSO Party
Try to use a bulb that will be near 50 ohms resistance under load.
On Aug 13, 2019, at 12:18 AM, "Gary Kohtala via Groups.Io" <yahoo.com@groups.io target=_blank>gary.k7ek=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: The Lightbulb QSO Party
John T. Fitzer
Please be careful using higher wattage bulbs for dummy loads. I fear someone’s hearing may be damaged if you were to use a 1KW projection lamp with a 1 watt transmitter, not to mention the possible damage to one’s eyes from looking at the extremely bright light. Ah yes I think we may have figured out the answer to the worlds energy, just use a bigger load.  73. 1415926535 Â
From: main@4SQRP.groups.io [mailto:main@4SQRP.groups.io]
On Behalf Of W6BOW via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 11:06 AM To: main@4SQRP.groups.io Subject: Re: [4SQRP] The Lightbulb QSO Party  Gary,  I haven't a final solution to your interesting question. My guess is that efficiency would increase with increased bulb wattage rating due to less energy loss in heating the filament assuming that the "bulb" is a filament type?  I happened upon the following conversion table most "illuminating" while pondering your query …  How to convert watts to lumens  73  Don Buckter - W6BOW San Francisco CA USA        -----Original Message----- If one uses a 100w bulb instead of a 6w bulb will the resulting signal be significantly stronger? 😉🙈 Best regards, Gary, K7EK Sent from BlueMail On Aug 9, 2019, at 19:20, Paul Smith <n0nbd@...> wrote: Sounds good to me. I have used a 6 watt exit light bulb and socket as a dummy load and it worked fine. I used it once with a home brewed tuner and tuned for full brilliance hi hi de Paul   Sent from Outlook From: main@4SQRP.groups.io <main@4SQRP.groups.io> on behalf of Walter - K5EST <walter.k5est@...>
 For many years OzarkCon has been the host of the famous Dummy Load Antenna QSOs. An example is at Terry's WA0ITP website.....  Now we have another challenge.....The Lightbulb QSO Party.......  Have not tried the lightbulb in a long time but they do work, and be careful because you may see the SWR gradually jumping High! Old school filament lightbulbs are used!  73,  Walter Dufrain - K5EST - QRPcw .....  Four St@te QRP Group  .... .... Navy Amateur Radio Club ..... ......... St Louis QRP Society ....... . Community Service Radio Club .
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Re: The Lightbulb QSO Party
WD5GLO Lou
I guess feeding it with a hundred feet of ladder-line is out of the question...HI
On Aug 13, 2019, at 11:15 AM, J.K. Wright <wrightjk@...> wrote:
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Re: The Lightbulb QSO Party
J.K. Wright
I suspect larger bulb = more filament length and better transmission, just like "the more wire in the air, the better" Jerry, NK2C
On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 12:05 PM W6BOW via Groups.Io <DBuckter=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: The Lightbulb QSO Party
W6BOW
Gary,
I haven't a final solution to your interesting question. My guess is that efficiency would increase with increased bulb wattage rating due to less energy loss in heating the filament assuming that the "bulb" is a filament type?
I happened upon the following conversion table most "illuminating" while pondering your query …
How to convert watts to lumens
https://www.rapidtables.com/calc/light/how-watt-to-lumen.html
73
Don Buckter - W6BOW
San Francisco CA USA
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From: Gary Kohtala via Groups.Io <gary.k7ek@...> To: main <main@4sqrp.groups.io> Sent: Mon, Aug 12, 2019 9:18 pm Subject: Re: [4SQRP] The Lightbulb QSO Party If one uses a 100w bulb instead of a 6w bulb will the resulting signal be significantly stronger? 😉🙈
Best regards,
Gary, K7EK
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On Aug 9, 2019, at 19:20, Paul Smith <n0nbd@...> wrote:
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Re: Nouveau 75 Errata
Jim Long
With these issues being discussed, is it wise not to install these until a decision is made about a fix, or can one proceed?   I hate to unsolder, because I am not skilled in doing it. JimÂ
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SSS Results for August
John Lonigro
Fellow QRPers:
We had 11 participants in the August Second Sunday Sprint, not a bad showing. Most notable is the fact that three of the participants were first-timers: Glenn, N4MJ; David, W0DCX; and Alex, W3AVP. Glenn is from South Fulton, TN. David lives down the highway from me, in Chesterfield, MO. And Alex is from New Holland, PA. Welcome to all three of you. Please participate in the SSS as often as possible. That goes for everyone in the organization. The more participants, the more likely QSOs will be made. Now for the results: The August winner is Nick, WB5BKL, with 17 QSO points, followed closely by Chas, W2SH (15 points) and John, K4BAI (12 points). Nick will be receiving his (digital) certificate in the mail (email) shortly. For the year, Chas, W2SH, is still in the lead with 123 points, followed by Carl, WB0CFF, with 102 points, and Nick, WB5BKL, with 77 points. Chas has a commanding but not insurmountable lead. Several people have a decent chance to overtake Nick for third place and there's an outside chance Carl could either take the lead from Chas or falter and drop a bit in the standings. In other words, don't assume the contest is over. There are still four months to go in the 2019 SSS. 72, John, AA0VE 4SQRP Contest Coordinator
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Re: Nouveau 75 Errata
K4ENC
found q 10 is getting hot along with q 11...……...any ideas ???????
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----------------------------------------- From: "Dave Benson"To: main@4sqrp.groups.io Cc: Sent: Monday August 12 2019 1:16:47PM Subject: Re: [4SQRP] Nouveau 75 Errata
The voltage across R39 (10K) should be 0V in receive. You also want to verify
 the resistance to ground there (w/ power removed) in case there's a short somewhere.
- Dave, K1SWL
On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 8:20 AM K4ENC <K4ENC@...> wrote:
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Re: Nouveau 75 Errata
K4ENC
HIÂ DAVE Â Â Â Â Â FOUND Q 10 RUNNING HOT ALONG WITH Q-11???????????????????????/ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â BOB ----------------------------------------- From: "K4ENC"To: "main@4SQRP.groups.io" Cc: Sent: Monday August 12 2019 2:04:32PM Subject: Re: [4SQRP] Nouveau 75 Errata
HIÂ DAVE
       7.1 V ACROSS R39            NOTHING TO GR.
----------------------------------------- From: "Dave Benson"To: main@4sqrp.groups.io Cc: Sent: Monday August 12 2019 1:16:47PM Subject: Re: [4SQRP] Nouveau 75 Errata
The voltage across R39 (10K) should be 0V in receive. You also want to verify
 the resistance to ground there (w/ power removed) in case there's a short somewhere.
- Dave, K1SWL
On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 8:20 AM K4ENC <K4ENC@...> wrote:
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Re: Nouveau 75 Errata
Dave Benson
Bob- There's clearly leakage current in that area of the circuitry. Dave C's on it, so you're in good hands. 73- Dave
On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 2:37 PM K4ENC <K4ENC@...> wrote:
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Re: The Lightbulb QSO Party
Frank Perkins <N6CES.r@...>
If you go to Lowe's or Home Depot, check out their illuminated bulb display. They have a "vintage" bulb that has a standard size screw-in base, is about 4" tall, and emits an "Amber tint" illumination that looks like a lantern if installed in a "carrage-like" porch light housing. The bulb filament is strung zigzag up and down the length several times in the globe. Long filament. Should be a good antenna. Check it out. 72s Frank N6CES
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Re: The Lightbulb QSO Party
Gary E. Kohtala
If one uses a 100w bulb instead of a 6w bulb will the resulting signal be significantly stronger? 😉🙈
Best regards,
Gary, K7EK
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On Aug 9, 2019, at 19:20, Paul Smith <n0nbd@...> wrote:
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Re: NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - If you snooze .....
Please disregard this email sent in error. The intended announcement is that the Skeeter Hunt is THIS Sunday.
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NAQCC November Sprint Wednesday Night
The August Sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (August 13th, 2019),
EDT - 8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM), which translates as Wednesday, August 14th, 0030 to 0230Z in all cases. For all the "official" information, please go to: http://naqcc.info/sprint/sprint201908.html There you will find all the details as to time, frequencies and other important information. If you've been hesitant to join in our sprints because you hear other sprints running at breakneck speeds, have no fear. Our sprints are geared to the newcomer to CW and/or contesting. Virtually everyone including the many veteran contesters who regularly enter our sprints will slow down to YOUR speed to help you make your contacts. If you are not already a member of NAQCC... membership is FREE! Now is your chance to join the largest QRP CW Club in the world!! We currently have 9000+ members in: All 50 States - 9 VE Provinces - 100 Countries. Sign up on the NAQCC website today (http://naqcc.info/) and receive a handsome certificate, with your membership number on it, which is good for life. 72/73 de Larry W2LJ NAQCC #35 Come join us and have a real good time!
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2019 Skeeter Hunt Announcement
The 2019 NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is THIS Sunday! There's still plenty of time to get a number! All the details can be found on the Official NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Webpage. Some of these e-mail lists get particular about publishing links - so just Google, Bing, or Go Duck Go "NJQRP Skeeter Hunt" and you'll get the link to take you there. To apply for a Skeeter Hunt Number - send an e-mail, to w2lj@... and you'll get an e-mail reply with your number. If you don't get an acknowledgement, then I didn't get your e-mail - so try again! 72 de Larry W2LJ Skeeter #13 (in perpetuity)
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NJQRP Skeeter Hunt - If you snooze .....
If you snooze, you lose! DON'T BE LEFT OUT! If you partook - send in your score and comments.
Log submissions are due by Midnight of Labor Day, September 3rd. That's THIS Monday night. You don't have to submit your entire logs - just a summary - follow this example Larry - W2LJ - NJ Skeeter #13 - All CW Single Op Skeeter QSOs - 23 Non-Skeeter QRP QSOs - 5 Non-Skeeter QRO QSOs - (if any) S/P/Cs - 18 Station Class Multiplier X4 Water Bonus - 100 points Please send it to w2ljqrp@gmail.com I will answer each log submission with an e-mail veifying your entry. If you don't hear from me - try again. The Scoreboard and comments will be posted Tuesday evening. 72 de Larry W2LJ NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Manager
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Upcoming Event: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 08/14/2019 8:00pm-9:00pm
#cal-reminder
main@4SQRP.groups.io Calendar <main@...>
Reminder: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets When: Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 8:00pm to 9:00pm, (GMT-05:00) America/Chicago Where:40 and 80 Meters Organizer: jomatlock@... Description: The 40 Meter Net will be at 8:00 pm DST central time  on 7.122 +-. QRM
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Re: working on alignment hilltopper 20
KM6KJE
I found the page for diodes, transistors, ic's sorry just did not read enough but still need the missing parts
On Monday, August 12, 2019, 12:47:19 PM PDT, KM6KJE <terry.schulz@...> wrote:
Nouveau-75 QRP I am missing two components c4 and rrr and the pages for the rest of the smt install only have resistors and capacitors nothing about transistor SMT's diodes and ic's I would like to test each before I start build thanks  terry
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 08:10:21 PM PST, KM6KJE <terry.schulz@...> wrote:
thanks, I got it
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 6:35:12 PM PST, Dave Benson <davek1swl@...> wrote:
Terry- Your frequency counter connects to the center pin of the BNC connector (J1). The counter's ground lead can be clipped to the BNC connector's shell. When you power up with the jumper installed, the Hilltopper transmits for 5 seconds. During that time, you turn the tuning knob to bring the frequency to 14060 kHz. - Dave, K1SWL On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 7:40 PM KM6KJE <terry.schulz@...> wrote: I was wondering what the center pin was to hook up a frequency counter to the section is alignment the CAL placement pin has only two pins thanks
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Re: Nouveau 75 Errata
nm0s_qrp <ai9e_qrp@...>
One of my priority items for this week is to compile a troubleshooting guide with expected voltages. You'll see it hopefully by the end of the week. 73 Dave
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Re: working on alignment hilltopper 20
KM6KJE
Nouveau-75 QRP I am missing two components c4 and rrr and the pages for the rest of the smt install only have resistors and capacitors nothing about transistor SMT's diodes and ic's I would like to test each before I start build thanks  terry
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 08:10:21 PM PST, KM6KJE <terry.schulz@...> wrote:
thanks, I got it
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 6:35:12 PM PST, Dave Benson <davek1swl@...> wrote:
Terry- Your frequency counter connects to the center pin of the BNC connector (J1). The counter's ground lead can be clipped to the BNC connector's shell. When you power up with the jumper installed, the Hilltopper transmits for 5 seconds. During that time, you turn the tuning knob to bring the frequency to 14060 kHz. - Dave, K1SWL On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 7:40 PM KM6KJE <terry.schulz@...> wrote: I was wondering what the center pin was to hook up a frequency counter to the section is alignment the CAL placement pin has only two pins thanks
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