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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
FT8 is rather remarkable and in a few short weeks I had worked the Falklands, WAS, etc etc on a nine foot vertical all from NH. However, I really do find PSK, which tends to have the same robust
FT8 is rather remarkable and in a few short weeks I had worked the Falklands, WAS, etc etc on a nine foot vertical all from NH. However, I really do find PSK, which tends to have the same robust
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David Speltz
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#19373
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Here is my experience with FT8. I have been a ham for nearly 50 years and had been inactive for the past 20 years due to the typical excuses, job, family etc. I retired and moved into a condo in
Here is my experience with FT8. I have been a ham for nearly 50 years and had been inactive for the past 20 years due to the typical excuses, job, family etc. I retired and moved into a condo in
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Jim Parks
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#19372
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Re: Learning KiCad at Ozarkcon
Hi Tim,
Saturday 1:30 - 3:00 PM 3D printers & KiCad Bring laptops to follow Barry Buelow - WØIY
Walter Dufrain - K5EST - Coordinator OzarkCon 2019
An ARRL approved Specialty Operating
Hi Tim,
Saturday 1:30 - 3:00 PM 3D printers & KiCad Bring laptops to follow Barry Buelow - WØIY
Walter Dufrain - K5EST - Coordinator OzarkCon 2019
An ARRL approved Specialty Operating
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Walter - K5EST
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#19371
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Re: Learning KiCad at Ozarkcon
Walter,
When are the KiCAD sessions to be held?
Tim N9PUZ
Walter,
When are the KiCAD sessions to be held?
Tim N9PUZ
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Tim N9PUZ
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#19370
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MODERATOR NOTE: DMR at Ozarkcon
Please remember to keep these discussions "family friendly" and do not go in for personal attacks and mean spirited behavior.
I know it's been a long winter for many of us and we're all wishing
Please remember to keep these discussions "family friendly" and do not go in for personal attacks and mean spirited behavior.
I know it's been a long winter for many of us and we're all wishing
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Tim N9PUZ
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#19369
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Re: Extraordinary dining at College of the Ozarks, on break from Ozarkcon
The Keeter Center dining room at Collage of the Ozarks has a wonderful Sunday brunch in addition to their normal great fine dining. The service is exceptional and the food is fantastic. A lot of it is
The Keeter Center dining room at Collage of the Ozarks has a wonderful Sunday brunch in addition to their normal great fine dining. The service is exceptional and the food is fantastic. A lot of it is
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Jim Parks
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#19368
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Extraordinary dining at College of the Ozarks, on break from Ozarkcon
All,
The College of the Ozarks is just south of Branson and its students are all on a
work/study full scholarships. None of these students pay tuition.
More than a few students work 15 hrs/wk in
All,
The College of the Ozarks is just south of Branson and its students are all on a
work/study full scholarships. None of these students pay tuition.
More than a few students work 15 hrs/wk in
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Jerry Brown
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Gary, Kentucky is beautiful.
If you get a chance, go North on 31W a little ways to West Point.
As a teenager, I spent time there with my grandfather who lived about 2 blocks from the river. I was born
Gary, Kentucky is beautiful.
If you get a chance, go North on 31W a little ways to West Point.
As a teenager, I spent time there with my grandfather who lived about 2 blocks from the river. I was born
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Frank Perkins
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#19366
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Yes, of course, however there is a mentality afoot that repeatedly attacks FT8 (and other things they don't understand, not taking time to get the facts). This is quite rampant and it's difficult to
Yes, of course, however there is a mentality afoot that repeatedly attacks FT8 (and other things they don't understand, not taking time to get the facts). This is quite rampant and it's difficult to
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Gary E. Kohtala
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#19365
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Frank
Having just retired as an IT Manager and been involved with networks, government radio systems and cellphones, I see a lot of truth in which you write. Having been a ham operator since 1957, I
Frank
Having just retired as an IT Manager and been involved with networks, government radio systems and cellphones, I see a lot of truth in which you write. Having been a ham operator since 1957, I
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W0EAX
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
I thought Frank’s definition so funny I sent it out to the 3 local clubs that I belong to..... believe it or not some thought Frank was serious !
It is close though ?
John
KK4ITX
If you need a
I thought Frank’s definition so funny I sent it out to the 3 local clubs that I belong to..... believe it or not some thought Frank was serious !
It is close though ?
John
KK4ITX
If you need a
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John - KK4ITX
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Good morning Gary,
I was just joking around while sorting out all the wire jumpers in my rigblaster duo.
I thought I'd thrown enough fairy dust in my story to make it funny, but not believable. Maybe
Good morning Gary,
I was just joking around while sorting out all the wire jumpers in my rigblaster duo.
I thought I'd thrown enough fairy dust in my story to make it funny, but not believable. Maybe
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Frank Perkins
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#19362
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Maybe we should all have plans to make a spark gap transmitter for the day the space aliens come and use EMP to shut us down. Like in the movies. Grin
Maybe we should all have plans to make a spark gap transmitter for the day the space aliens come and use EMP to shut us down. Like in the movies. Grin
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Brian Crittendon
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Five days left to register for Ozarkcon
GM All, we are at the critical time for registration to Ozarkcon. With 5 days remaining events are getting filled and if you have not contacted the hotel then getting a room at the event headquarters
GM All, we are at the critical time for registration to Ozarkcon. With 5 days remaining events are getting filled and if you have not contacted the hotel then getting a room at the event headquarters
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Walter - K5EST
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Gary,
Do you not understand humor?
Get TypeApp for Android
Gary,
Do you not understand humor?
Get TypeApp for Android
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Duane Brayton
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#19359
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Albert Einstein once said “People fear what they do not understand and condemn what they fear”
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Jim Parks NY0J
Albert Einstein once said “People fear what they do not understand and condemn what they fear”
73
Jim Parks NY0J
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Jim Parks
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
That's a pretty good one Walter !!
I've not heard the 'SOB' thing, that funny.
David Martin - NA1MH - Mountain Home, Ar.
That's a pretty good one Walter !!
I've not heard the 'SOB' thing, that funny.
David Martin - NA1MH - Mountain Home, Ar.
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davemrtn
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#19357
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Well now I have a little radio in the works.....some call a SOB (shack on a belt)
and it also has a do-dad that tells me where I be at.......well I paid $200 bucks
to have a thing tell me where I am
Well now I have a little radio in the works.....some call a SOB (shack on a belt)
and it also has a do-dad that tells me where I be at.......well I paid $200 bucks
to have a thing tell me where I am
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Walter - K5EST
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#19356
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Frank,
FT8 does not work like that. Whoever told you that does not know what he is talking about.
I use FT8 almost daily. In all cases an operator must be at the computer to initiate contacts
and to
Frank,
FT8 does not work like that. Whoever told you that does not know what he is talking about.
I use FT8 almost daily. In all cases an operator must be at the computer to initiate contacts
and to
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Gary E. Kohtala
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#19355
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Re: DMR at Ozarkcon
Hi Larry,
Yep, I agree, ham radio as developed over the years. Got my ticket at 14 in 1954. Many years of fun.
Just thought I'd relay my 78 year old understanding of the explanation I got when I asked
Hi Larry,
Yep, I agree, ham radio as developed over the years. Got my ticket at 14 in 1954. Many years of fun.
Just thought I'd relay my 78 year old understanding of the explanation I got when I asked
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Frank Perkins
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#19354
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