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Nouveau 75 user report
w9ran <w9ran@...>
Just wish I'd recorded the comments this morning after I checked into the Midwest Classic Radio Net using the Nouveau 75. After I said I was QRP and described the rig the net control asked for signal reports and there had to be a dozen from 100 to 300 miles distant, ranging from "Solid S8" to "30 over nine". OK some S-meters are generous ;-)
But the real point is that 3 watts of well-modulated AM carrier is enough to be heard over substantial distances, given a clear frequency and decent antenna. I've never been one for the long-winded AM old buzzard QSO but enjoy checking into nets where it is easy to tack "QRP" onto your call - many net controls will give priority to QRP stations. And when your turn comes, you've got a clear channel. I use a full size 80 meter dipole fed with ladder line and a matchbox, but any resonant or efficiently tuned antenna will make the most of the power you have. The effort Dave put into designing a modulator that provides the same PEP capability as an AM plate modulated signal certainly helps as well. With a good antenna and clear frequency, I think the Nouveau 75 will be heard by every station you can hear! 73, Bob W9RAN
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Re: Thunderbird .msf file problem
WA0ITP
I finally have given up and filed a bug report in Bugzilla. It was copied
to 13 people, hope they can come up with a fix. When and if they
do, I'll post it here.
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72 WAØITP I love this radio stuff. www.wa0itp.com www.4sqrp.com On 1/4/2020 10:30 AM, WA0ITP wrote:
Jeff, Bob and all,
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Re: Thunderbird .msf file problem
WA0ITP
Jeff, Bob and all,
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Rebuilding the .msf index file didnt fix the issue. Its still the same, I have to repair the file in order to see the mssgs I've read and left in the folder for storage. I'm hoping that downloading a new version of Thunderbird will fix that. Suggestions are welcome, TIA 72 WAØITP I love this radio stuff. www.wa0itp.com www.4sqrp.com On 1/3/2020 8:50 PM, WA0ITP wrote:
FB Bob, Will do.
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Re: Thunderbird .msf file problem
WA0ITP
FB Bob, Will do.
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72 WAØITP I love this radio stuff. www.wa0itp.com www.4sqrp.com On 1/3/2020 5:24 PM, Bob - K2KI wrote:
I have been having the same issue after the last Thunderbird Update. I tried rebuilding the global index this evening but things are still a little "whacked" (technical term). I am missing a few context menu entries such as "Mark All As Read" when right clicking on a folder. I am all folder driven for every service or list I subscribe to!
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Re: Ozarkon dates?
Jim
On Fri, 3 Jan 2020 05:25:37 -0500
"David Wilcox via Groups.Io" <Djwilcox01=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote: Anyone have the dates of Ozarcon?It's April 3-4, and overlaps the MO QSO Party, which is April 4-5. -- 72, Jim KK0U
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Re: Thunderbird .msf file problem
I have been having the same issue after the last Thunderbird Update.
I tried rebuilding the global index this evening but things are
still a little "whacked" (technical term). I am missing a few
context menu entries such as "Mark All As Read" when right clicking
on a folder. I am all folder driven for every service or list I
subscribe to!
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I hope this goes away after some patch. Let me know if you find a resolution and I will do the same! Take care... -- 73/72 . . Bob de k2ki k2ki@... k2ki.bb@... (Goes to my cell) FP #4214 SKCC #12195 NAQCC #2337 On 1/3/2020 1:24 PM, WA0ITP wrote:
I'm having trouble with Thunderbird. See mssg below. I get this message on every folder and have to go thru the routine of repairing the folder in order to see the messages in that folder. Has anyone else experienced this weirdness? If so did you find a fix?Â
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Ozark Patrol
Had a great experience helping my grandson build this kit. It works, but the regeneration is somewhat unstable, more so than I am used to experiencing. (I have built and experimented with several regenerative radios, got them working satisfactorily, so I am familiar with their usual behaviors.) Here's what I tried to improve its performance and the results I obtained.
1. Replaced the antenna gimmick capacitor with an adjustable trimmer capacitor. This helped somewhat and was a notable improvement. 2. Increased battery voltage from 9 to 15 volts. Same as 1., above. Much louder audio in the speaker. 3. Tried reducing the regenerative feedback coupling loop through the center of the torroid coil, by moving the one turn wire as far from the coil as I could. Again, same as 1., above. 4. Substituted a 2N2222 for Q1. No change, one way or the other. These changes all helped, but not as well as I had hoped. The set receives cw and ssb very well on 80 meters, but is very unstable on the entire higher band. Turning to the Internet for answers, others have noted that in regen receivers with bipolar transistor types, such as this one, instability issues are noted because the transistor detector has too much gain. Others noted that FET type transistors are much, much more stable as a detector, with the regeneration functioning much smoother and predictable. So, at least the Ozark Patrol makes a fine receiver for QRP cw, but only on 80 meters, and not 40 meters,at all. Has anyone remedied similar problems? Would an FET rather than a bipolar transistor work better as a detector in this receiver? Any suggestions would be appreciated. ... Jerry Wysocki, KC9JXE
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Re: Thunderbird .msf file problem
WA0ITP
Thanks Jeff I'll give it a try.
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72 WAØITP I love this radio stuff. www.wa0itp.com www.4sqrp.com On 1/3/2020 12:31 PM, Jeff Logullo
N0̸MII wrote:
You might try repairing the whole Gloda database. See: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/rebuilding-global-database Then see if the problem persists.On Jan 3, 2020, at 12:24 PM, WA0ITP <wa0itp@...> wrote: I'm having trouble with Thunderbird. See mssg below. I get this message on every folder and have to go thru the routine of repairing the folder in order to see the messages in that folder. Has anyone else experienced this weirdness? If so did you find a fix? TIA for any info.
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Re: Thunderbird .msf file problem
You might try repairing the whole Gloda database. See:
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https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/rebuilding-global-database Then see if the problem persists.
On Jan 3, 2020, at 12:24 PM, WA0ITP <wa0itp@4sqrp.com> wrote: --
Jeff N0̷MII
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Thunderbird .msf file problem
WA0ITP
I'm having trouble with Thunderbird. See mssg below. I get this
message on every folder and have to go thru the routine of repairing
the folder in order to see the messages in that folder. Has anyone
else experienced this weirdness? If so did you find a fix?
TIA for any info. -- 72 WAØITP I love this radio stuff. www.wa0itp.com www.4sqrp.com
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Re: Ozarkon dates?
davemrtn
It is listed on the OzarkCon webpage.
David Martin - NA1MH - Mountain
Home, Ar.
----------------------------------------- Wherever I go, there He is. Psalms 111:10 Recycle, Reuse, Re-purpose, Repair Neither Time nor Energy can be Recycled or Reused, don't waste either.
On 1/3/2020 4:25 AM, David Wilcox via
Groups.Io wrote:
Anyone have the dates of Ozarcon? David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad
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Re: Ozarkon dates?
Tim N9PUZ
Yes. They are at the bottom of every email sent by the list. April 3-4.
On Fri, Jan 3, 2020, 4:25 AM David Wilcox via Groups.Io <Djwilcox01=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote: Anyone have the dates of Ozarcon?
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Ozarkon dates?
Anyone have the dates of Ozarcon?
David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad
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Re: Paul Smith N0NBD SK
So sorry to hear this. He was a very kind gentleman, as I learned during several email communications.
Jerry AA6KI Tucson
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Re: Cricket 40
John Lonigro
Frank:
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I powered my KX3 this morning first with an Astron linear supply. I turned off the AGC, set the radio to 7040 kHz, and cranked up the audio gain to max. There was no antenna on the radio, so all I heard was background noise. Personally, the hum from the Astron sitting a foot away was about as loud as the noise coming from the radio. Next, I removed the Astron supply and attached my 18 volt string trimmer battery running a buck converter that I bought online. The voltage was set to 13.2 volts. I can't remember where I bought the converter or what brand it is. If you'd like, I can look at the converter PCB and see if there are any identifiable markings on it. I think I paid $3 or $4 for it when I bought it a couple of years ago. Anyway, I honestly couldn't tell any difference in noise level when using the two different supplies. I'm sure if you put a scope on it, you could see a difference. According to that informative video we were pointed to a few days ago, the noise gets worse as the load increases. The KX3 current drain on receive isn't very much but I suspect it's a whole lot more than that of a Cricket 40. Otherwise you couldn't power it long with a 9 volt battery. Furthermore, I suspect a Cricket 40 on transmit doesn't draw much more current than the KX3 on receive does. So without having a Cricket 40 (or an antenna), I would think you'd be OK. You aren't risking much money in either case, about the price of a high quality 9 volt battery. I hope this data point helps. If you need further information, let me know. 72, John, AA0VE
On 1/2/20 5:40 AM, John Lonigro via
Groups.Io wrote:
Frank:
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Re: Cricket 40
John Lonigro
Frank:
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I don’t have a cricket. I will try to do a comparison using my kx3 later this morning and will let you know. I don’t have an antenna put up right now though. John AA0VE
On Jan 1, 2020, at 9:29 PM, Frank Perkins <N6CES.r@...> wrote:
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Delta Mike Romeo net
Robert
Good evening, we had a good net tonight talking about straight key night, and remembering Paul N0NBD. tonight's check ins N0TGR DICK KU5M JOE AB0AH LARRY N9EGT WAYNE WG5F ED K9MDL BILL N4KV JOHN KD4OBQ PAT AC0BQ JOHNNY WW9H JIM N0SO MIKE 73'S Bert N0YJ
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Re: Cricket 40
Frank Perkins
Hi John, Just curious if there is any noise radiation from the buck as compared to a linear voltage regulator. Frank N6CES
On Wed, Jan 1, 2020, 9:57 AM W6BOW via Groups.Io <DBuckter=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: 40 and 80 meter Net Reports
Paul Goemans
Happy New Year!
I heard nada on 40 meters. I heard a hint of KK5IB on 80, that was
it.
Paul Goemans WA9PWP
Stoughton, WI
From: Johnny
Matlock
Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2020 9:16 PM
To: 4sqrpio
Subject: [4SQRP] 40 and 80 meter Net Reports Ge group
Slim pickings tonight.
40 meters
NIL
80 meters
KK5IB
N4MJ
N0YJ
Thanks for everyone that got in.
72
HNY
Johnny AC0BQ
Check out
the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com
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40 and 80 meter Net Reports
Ge group Slim pickings tonight. 40 meters NIL 80 meters KK5IB N4MJ N0YJ Thanks for everyone that got in. 72 HNY Johnny AC0BQ Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com
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