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Re: WX
Donald Kelly
It sunny and about 75F in OKC. Still drying out. Severe WX returning next week.
I still can’t get to my brother’s house in Moore, OK without a long walk or bike ride.
I could probably get there but I don’t want to add to the thousands of thoughtless sightseers causing problems.
Hope everyone has a safe weekend.
I actually have most of the weekend free for radio stuff!
73 K5UOS
From: 4sqrp@... [mailto:4sqrp@...] On Behalf Of WA0ITP
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:51 AM To: 4sqrp@... Subject: [4sqrp] WX
Raining cats and dogs here this morning. An inch in the last 20 minutes, its a
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Re: WX
kb4qqj
Hate that. Perfect day for portable ops in NC today. Clear Blue sky, 72
light wind. I plan to make the best of it before the summer gets
here...LOL
Keep your Powd..uhh....rigs dry,
Randy_KB4QQJ
In a message dated 5/25/2013 9:50:46 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
wa0itp@... writes:
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digital modes, such as PSK
Phil Anderson
Chuck etal... While I'm concentrating on CW and playing a bit with
QRQ... I'm thinking it might be fun to get back into
the digital modes, RTTY, PSK, etc too. What is the main software program most are using? I'm running system 7 on an OPTIPLEX 7010 DELL but could reconfigure my older computer, an XPS-420 DELL specifically for the ham station. Neither computer has a serial port (but guessing that is old hat....been many years since I've been on a digital mode) but have many extra USBs. 72 Uncle Phil, W0XI.
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Re: WX
Phil Anderson
We need a bit of rain this way Terry......send us a gentle inch or so.
Uncle Phil in Lawrence, KS. 72!
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Re: WX
Just cloudy here, WX man says "chance of a shower later today" Stay dry, Terry
On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 8:51 AM, WA0ITP <wa0itp@...> wrote:
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Re: Pig Rig #130
cornhusker
I had the same problem with mine...check the center tapped winding on T1...Have fun! 73 de K0NEB
From: Johnny Matlock
To: "4sqrp@..." <4sqrp@...>; Virgil R. Hammond Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [4sqrp] Pig Rig #130 Ge Dick
Get the last close up picture of T1 on your computer screen and look at it real close. The bottom of it in the picture is what is real important. The wire in the middle is the center tap where they are twisted together.
The wire to the left side goes over and the other side goes under ( right side) That is hard to see in the picture. I will look and see if I have one that Diz sent me. Call me tomorrow if you need to I will be home.
Good luck 72 Johnny AC0BQ
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WX
WA0ITP
Raining cats and dogs here this morning. An inch in the last 20 minutes, its a
real toad strangler. It's safe to say the drought is over in SEIA. ---------------------------------- I love this radio stuff ! 72 WA�ITP www.wa0itp.com www.4sqrp.com
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Re: Pig Rig #130
Ge Dick
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Get the last close up picture of T1 on your computer screen and look at it real close. The bottom of it in the picture is what is real important. The wire in the middle is the center tap where they are twisted together.
The wire to the left side goes over and the other side goes under ( right side) That is hard to see in the picture. I will look and see if I have one that Diz sent me. Call me tomorrow if you need to I will be home.
Good luck 72 Johnny AC0BQ
On Friday, May 24, 2013, Virgil R. Hammond wrote:
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Re: Pig Rig #130
Virgil R. Hammond <n0tgr@...>
no RF power, only 10V otherwise, looks like T1 2 turn winding might be the problem. Tnx Johnny for your suggestion. Dick, N0TGR
From: Johnny Matlock
To: "4sqrp@..." <4sqrp@...>; Virgil R. Hammond Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [4sqrp] Pig Rig #130 Do you have any power at all Dick?
Johnny AC0BQ
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Re: Pig Rig #130
Virgil R. Hammond <n0tgr@...>
Looks like T1 2 turn might be the problem Terry, I'll have to remove the board and go after it. Tnx for your help. Dick, N0TGR
From: WA0ITP
To: 4sqrp@...; Virgil R. Hammond Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [4sqrp] Pig Rig #130 GA Dick,
The first thing to to double check
is T1. The center tapped secondary winding has to be wound
exactly like the picture in the instructions. http://kitsandparts.com/fpra-7030.7.php
Don't ask me how I know :o)
If that's ok then check the
windings on T3. Chances are you'll find the problem on one of
those two transformers.
Does it receive
ok? Hook it up to an
antenna and peak C16 and C34. If it doesnt act properly, the windings
on T2 are the most likely culprit.
Before
doing much trouble shooting, I'd put a 1A or so diode in the plus lead of
the power supply for reverse voltage protection. It so easy to hook it up
wrong (unless you're a polarized plug) while concentrating on finding
problems. A half volt drop won't make any real difference in output power, and
certainly no difference in the received signal on the other end of a QSO. If you
need one let me know, I'd be happy to mail some to you. My
pig only puts out 3W (actually a little less) and it's
plenty.
Good luck
and hope this helps.
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Re: Pig Rig #130
WA0ITP
GA Dick,
The first thing to to double check
is T1. The center tapped secondary winding has to be wound
exactly like the picture in the instructions. http://kitsandparts.com/fpra-7030.7.php
Don't ask me how I know :o)
If that's ok then check the
windings on T3. Chances are you'll find the problem on one of
those two transformers.
Does it receive
ok? Hook it up to an
antenna and peak C16 and C34. If it doesnt act properly, the windings
on T2 are the most likely culprit.
Before
doing much trouble shooting, I'd put a 1A or so diode in the plus lead of
the power supply for reverse voltage protection. It so easy to hook it up
wrong (unless you're a polarized plug) while concentrating on finding
problems. A half volt drop won't make any real difference in output power, and
certainly no difference in the received signal on the other end of a QSO. If you
need one let me know, I'd be happy to mail some to you. My
pig only puts out 3W (actually a little less) and it's
plenty.
Good luck
and hope this helps.
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Re: Pig Rig #130
Do you have any power at all Dick?
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Johnny AC0BQ
On Friday, May 24, 2013, Virgil R. Hammond wrote:
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Pig Rig #130
Virgil R. Hammond <n0tgr@...>
Finished assembly and started checkout. Keyer working OK. Problem: no 1 watt on trans. driver alignment. C31 adj. Any suggestions? Dick, n0tgr
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Indy 500 Special Event
Check it out:
http://www.qrz.com/db/W9IMS They have (4) events and you can get special QSL cards. I'll be shooting for them! Dan -- KB9JLO
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Fw: [HamCan] Ham Can Transceiver Kits
WA0ITP
See below
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---------------------------------- I love this radio stuff ! 72 WA�ITP www.wa0itp.com www.4sqrp.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "ka4deb" <debsuhs@gmail.com> To: <HamCan@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:56 PM Subject: [HamCan] Ham Can Transceiver Kits | Hi, | | I'm looking for some of these kits for our club build night. If you have some extra ones and are willing to part with them, please let me know. | | Thanks & 73, | Deb Suhs | KA4DEB | | | | ------------------------------------ | | Yahoo! Groups Links | | |
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Re: Proposed New RadioSport Event
James Rodenkirch
I am truly, TRULY, sorry I broached the subject! Really sorry 'cuz it wasn't an 'ARRL dreamed up event" - it was Sean, KX9X, and I setting there talkin' about how to improve the 'value and fun' of QRP when Sean mentioned a WRTC style event. Oh well - makes my job easy.....get outta Dodge and look for more 'fun things to do." Jim Rodenkirch To: 4sqrp@...; rodenkirch_llc@... CC: wa0itp@... From: walter.k5est@... Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 17:53:21 -0500 Subject: Re: [4sqrp] Proposed New RadioSport Event Guess setting up would be more of a personal station setup basis. Heck, we do the same type HamOut at Big Brutus the 2nd weekend I am just not personally interested in an ARRL dreamed up event, so that is being as political correct/friendly as I can get. 72....Walter - K5EST
On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 5:18 PM, James Rodenkirch <rodenkirch_llc@...> wrote:
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Re: Proposed New RadioSport Event
Guess setting up would be more of a personal station setup basis. Heck, we do the same type HamOut at Big Brutus the 2nd weekend I am just not personally interested in an ARRL dreamed up event, so that is being as political correct/friendly as I can get. 72....Walter - K5EST
On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 5:18 PM, James Rodenkirch <rodenkirch_llc@...> wrote:
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National Hurricane Test
OK you folks with SSB capabilities, here is your chance to shine.......QRP style......72, Walter - K5ESTZCZC AX06 QST de W1AW Special Bulletin 6 ARLX006 >From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT May 22, 2013 To all radio amateurs SB SPCL ARL ARLX006 ARLX006 WX4NHC's Annual On-the-Air Station Test from the National Hurricane Center The annual WX4NHC On-the-Air Station Test from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami will take place Saturday, June 1, 1300-2100 UTC (9 AM-5 PM EDT). "The purpose of this annual station test is to test all of our radio equipment, computers and antennas using as many modes and frequencies as possible in preparation for this year's hurricane season," said WX4NHC Assistant Amateur Radio Volunteer Coordinator Julio Ripoll, WD4R. "This is not a contest or simulated hurricane exercise." WX4NHC will be on the air on HF, VHF and UHF, as well as 2 and 30 meter APRS. Suggested SSB frequencies are 3.950, 7.268, 14.325, 21.325 and 28.425 MHz, +/-QRM. WX4NHC also will be on the VoIP Hurricane Net from 1700-1900 UTC (IRLP node 9219/EchoLink WX-TALK conference node 7203) and on VHF/UHF repeaters in Southern Florida. Stations looking to participate in the annual station test may be able to find WX4NHC on HF by using one of the DX spotting networks, such as DX Summit. Stations working WX4NHC exchange call sign, signal report, location and name, plus a brief weather report, such as "sunny," "rainy" or "cloudy." Non-hams may submit their actual weather using the Online Weather Report Form at, http://www2.fiu.edu/orgs/w4ehw/WX-form1. html. QSL cards will be available via WD4R and must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Do not send cards to the NHC. Due to security measures, no visitors will be allowed at the NHC during the test.
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Re: Proposed New RadioSport Event
James Rodenkirch
Walt; you need to re-read my post/suggestion!!!! I am NOT proposing we get a QRP entry in to the WRTC - Sean Kutzow, the originator of this idea, suggested we set up a WRTC-like event --- read my post again...it 'splains my/Sean's initial thoughts on how to get it going! Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV To: 4sqrp@...; wa0itp@... CC: Rodenkirch_LLC@... From: walter.k5est@... Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 17:14:38 -0500 Subject: Re: [4sqrp] Proposed New RadioSport Event Some days I'm the windshield and some days I'm the bug! From what the World Radiosport Team website reads, wemy little mind. Read them for yourself.... http://www.wrtc2014.org/competition/station-description/
On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 7:55 AM, WA0ITP <wa0itp@...> wrote:
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Re: Proposed New RadioSport Event
Some days I'm the windshield and some days I'm the bug! From what the World Radiosport Team website reads, wemy little mind. Read them for yourself.... http://www.wrtc2014.org/competition/station-description/
On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 7:55 AM, WA0ITP <wa0itp@...> wrote:
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