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Re: Inexpensive DMR
Jim Parks NY0J I know you have moved on from the GD-77; but do you have a code plug for the latest version of that radio for KN / MO areas in a file =) There are six of us around here new to DMR that have bought these radios =) Can you help out =)
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73's Pat N5VMO
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Re: Learning KiCad at Ozarkcon
Jeff Logullo N0̸MII
I’ll try to bring a few memory sticks w/ the download(s) on them...
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On Mar 31, 2019, at 6:39 PM, cornhusker via Groups.Io <cornhusker@...> wrote:
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Re: Inexpensive DMR
Chuck Skolaut
Jim, Can you send me the DMR info needed to program in the info for DMR operation in the Branson area for Ozarkcon? Someone sent the info several weeks ago but I can't locate it again. Having someone help me set up my Anytone 868 and would like to be able to use it while in the area. 73 and Thanks, Chuck KØBOG
On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 8:25:58 PM UTC, Jim Parks <jim.ny0j@...> wrote: David,
Glad you for those “sea legs” I know the feeling. I started with a Radioddity GD77, then upgraded to the Anytone 868 and had to learn all over again, but I did it. For what it is worth, I have a great code plug for the Anytone that covers most of the DMR and analog repeaters for the western half of Missouri and I’m willing to share it with anyone who would like it.
73 Jim Parks NY0J
From: main@4SQRP.groups.io <main@4SQRP.groups.io> On Behalf Of davemrtn
Jim, I agree with you on the initial difficulty in understanding how to program DMR radios. I was frustrated to no end when I started playing with a MD-380 and again later with the D868UV, but I kept plugging along, reading and trying things, finding what worked and what didn't. Once I finally got my 'sea legs' so to speak, I am really enjoying what DMR and DMR networks have to offer for communication flexibility realizing of course the networking may not be something that can be relied on in a true disaster. I have become quite comfortable programming codeplugs for the two radios I have. David Martin - NA1MH - Mountain Home, Ar. ----------------------------------------- On 2/19/2019 09:16, Jim Parks wrote:
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Re: Learning KiCad at Ozarkcon
cornhusker
The Windows version of this software is a 1.1 GB download. Be sure to download it at home and/or on the fastest connection you can get. I am installing it on my laptop. 73 de K0NEB
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Learning KiCad at Ozarkcon
Walter - K5EST
Hi Everyone, at Ozarkcon this year is a really great chance to learn how to use KiCad for making professional PCB layouts and 3D printing for your cabinets for radio gear! KiCad works for SMD or THT (thru the hole) components, ground planes, and lots of other great features. KiCad is as easy to use for schematic capture, PCB layout and it even gives a 3D rendering of the assembled board. PCB are easy to order direct from China. Download KiCad (see below) and bring along your pc; we'll work on a project together. KiCad now has a push and shove router which is capable of routing differential pairs and interactively. tuning trace lengths. 3D printing is a very cool new technology that kids are learning in middle and high school to make small cabinets, paddles for keyers, etc. Download and install FreeCad to follow along. Working with 3D is not as difficult at you think. Barry Buelow - WØIY has 2 time sections of learning this great software for us at Ozarkcon. Bring your laptops to follow along with the presentations. You can download KiCad for free at http://kicad-pcb.org/ What computer OS do you use? Can I use my computer? Here is the page that gives the info: http://kicad-pcb.org/download/ AND for you Chromebook owners, yes it is possible to run KiCad, Will KiCad get me away from dead-bug construction? Well, it sure has a good chance of me changing my ancient ways :-) Here is a link to FreeCad: https://www.freecadweb.org/ See you all at Branson.......it's gonna be fun!
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Re: WX predictions for Ozarkcon/Branson
Tim N9PUZ
I'd like to see those occasional Thunderstorms go away on Thursday. Could make SOTA adventures challenging!
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On 03/31/19 07:27, Walter - K5EST wrote:
Looking at WeatherBug the WX for Ozarkcon (Branson) is looking so much better than last year's! https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-forecast/10-day-weather/branson-mo-65616
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Re: WX predictions for Ozarkcon/Branson
Paul Smith
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From: main@4SQRP.groups.io <main@4SQRP.groups.io> on behalf of Johnny Matlock <jomatlock@...>
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2019 3:06 PM To: main@4sqrp.groups.io Subject: Re: [4SQRP] WX predictions for Ozarkcon/Branson Wonderful News!
Nice spring weather for a change.
Cu all at Ozarkcon!
Johnny AC0BQ
On Sun, Mar 31, 2019 at 10:01 AM Tom Sevart <tmsevart@...> wrote:
On 03/31/19 07:27, Walter - K5EST wrote: Check out the 4SQRP website at
4sqrp.com
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Re: WX predictions for Ozarkcon/Branson
Wonderful News! Nice spring weather for a change. Cu all at Ozarkcon! Johnny AC0BQ
On Sun, Mar 31, 2019 at 10:01 AM Tom Sevart <tmsevart@...> wrote: On 03/31/19 07:27, Walter - K5EST wrote: --
Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com
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Re: WX predictions for Ozarkcon/Branson
Tom Sevart
On 03/31/19 07:27, Walter - K5EST wrote:
Looking at WeatherBug the WX for Ozarkcon (Branson) is looking so much better than last year's! https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-forecast/10-day-weather/branson-mo-65616Great news! I'm totally tired of winter. -- Tom Sevart N2UHC St. Paul, KS
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WX predictions for Ozarkcon/Branson
Walter - K5EST
Looking at WeatherBug the WX for Ozarkcon (Branson) is looking so much better than last year's! https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-forecast/10-day-weather/branson-mo-65616 Thursday Hi - 63 Lo - 50 F Friday Hi - 67 Lo - 46 F Saturday Hi - 70 Lo - 55 F Sunday Hi - 67 Lo - 58 F
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Re: Getting good to go ...
W6BOW
Tom K0AMD,
For me the mini60 has been a most helpful addition to my "test bench".
Some years ago I built a 30 Meter station - Xmtr/Rcvr - based on circuits drawn from ARRL's "Solid State Design, for the Radio Amateur" by the venerable Wes Hayward, W7ZOI and Doug DeMaw, W1FB.
My most advanced piece of test gear at that time was the Heath Kit solid state dip meter.
I find the mini60 helpful for a variety of purposes not least for adjusting my antenna(s) to minimum SWR at their feed points. After that I use a tuner to match the coax/balanced line at the xmtr output.
The mini60 battery life doesn't seem great. Just be mindful to have it fully charged before you "climb the ladder".
(While on this subject I have a question. I can adjust my antenna (trim the length/experiment with counterpoise length and positioning) to achieve quite acceptable SWR levels of 2:1 or lower. Using my tuner at the rig I can lower the SWR to 1:1. Signals sound stronger when I bypass the tuner but is that due to noise and not signal levels. Sometimes my power output reads higher than when I bypass the tuner to the antenna directly.) When does it matter and when does it not matter when/if I bypass the tuner. Why?)
So much sophisticated yet reasonably priced tools are available these days. I own a Tektronix 2430 scope which I purchased a few years ago for "cheap" on e-Bay. I haven't found the time yet to fire it up. Looking through the adds for modern day test gear (at reasonable prices new) I've wondered if it would be worth breaking out the old 2430. Why not go for a current and quite possibly more accurate and with many more "bells and whistles" test "appliance"?
There is a lot to be said (not everything mind you) for simplicity. QRP operation is a prime example. It allows us to get down and dirty with the fundamentals of the art and science of radio. That's why I will attempt to get my 2430 up and running. Even if I fail I'll still have learned a lot in the process. Maybe the mini60 has been out there long enough now to make them widely/cheaply available used. If you've never used an antenna analyzer before, this could be your opportunity. I haven't even used many of my mini60 features yet including interfacing with a computer.
These are just one ham's personal opinions. Goals not imperatives. Ham Radio is a river broad and deep. We stand on the shoulders of giants whomever we are and regardless of our expertise.
73
Don-W6BOW
San Francisco CA USA
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From: Thomas Martin <tem494@...> To: main <main@4sqrp.groups.io> Sent: Sat, Mar 30, 2019 6:05 pm Subject: Re: [4SQRP] Getting good to go ... Don
You have a picture with the mini60 antenna analyzer what do you think of it.
Tom
K0amd
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Re: Getting good to go ...
Thomas Martin
Don
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You have a picture with the mini60 antenna analyzer what do you think of it. Tom K0amd
On Mar 30, 2019, at 7:41 PM, Brian Crittendon via Groups.Io <aaa5mi@...> wrote:
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Re: Getting good to go ...
W6BOW
Good for you Brian for conserving your PM1. Wish I had mine.
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From: Brian Crittendon via Groups.Io <aaa5mi@...> To: main <main@4SQRP.groups.io> Sent: Sat, Mar 30, 2019 5:42 pm Subject: Re: [4SQRP] Getting good to go ... I Still have my PM1. Bought it when my Dad made me sell my tube rig because the electric bill doubled. I was WN8IOP back in 71.
On Saturday, March 30, 2019, 6:53:54 PM EDT, W6BOW via Groups.Io <DBuckter@...> wrote:
Dear All,
Attached find pics of my work in progress portable Hilltopper 20 setup.
I think I got a call from a station in Hawaii earlier today running the HT20 to a 6' all band mobile antenna at ground level in front of the QTH.
He/she was very faint. Can't wait to get out and about portable in more DX favorable locals.
I've had more than passing success working back East /Mid-West/South-East/ and North to Alaska using my all bander doublet.
I'm impressed by the steadily growing interest in QRP (I started with the Tent\Tec PM1. Remember that seminal rig?) over the years and in spite of propagation's vagaries .
I am coming to appreciate how much depends upon what is or is not happening on the Sun and/or up in the ionosphere.
I'll be QRT for three weeks while on R&R (Rest and Reunion with XYL's family) in Thailand.
CU next year in Branson I hope.
73
Don - W6BOW
San Francisco CA USA
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Re: Getting good to go ...
Brian Crittendon
I Still have my PM1. Bought it when my Dad made me sell my tube rig because the electric bill doubled. I was WN8IOP back in 71.
On Saturday, March 30, 2019, 6:53:54 PM EDT, W6BOW via Groups.Io <DBuckter@...> wrote:
Dear All,
Attached find pics of my work in progress portable Hilltopper 20 setup.
I think I got a call from a station in Hawaii earlier today running the HT20 to a 6' all band mobile antenna at ground level in front of the QTH.
He/she was very faint. Can't wait to get out and about portable in more DX favorable locals.
I've had more than passing success working back East /Mid-West/South-East/ and North to Alaska using my all bander doublet.
I'm impressed by the steadily growing interest in QRP (I started with the Tent\Tec PM1. Remember that seminal rig?) over the years and in spite of propagation's vagaries .
I am coming to appreciate how much depends upon what is or is not happening on the Sun and/or up in the ionosphere.
I'll be QRT for three weeks while on R&R (Rest and Reunion with XYL's family) in Thailand.
CU next year in Branson I hope.
73
Don - W6BOW
San Francisco CA USA
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Getting good to go ...
W6BOW
Dear All,
Attached find pics of my work in progress portable Hilltopper 20 setup.
I think I got a call from a station in Hawaii earlier today running the HT20 to a 6' all band mobile antenna at ground level in front of the QTH.
He/she was very faint. Can't wait to get out and about portable in more DX favorable locals.
I've had more than passing success working back East /Mid-West/South-East/ and North to Alaska using my all bander doublet.
I'm impressed by the steadily growing interest in QRP (I started with the Tent\Tec PM1. Remember that seminal rig?) over the years and in spite of propagation's vagaries .
I am coming to appreciate how much depends upon what is or is not happening on the Sun and/or up in the ionosphere.
I'll be QRT for three weeks while on R&R (Rest and Reunion with XYL's family) in Thailand.
CU next year in Branson I hope.
73
Don - W6BOW
San Francisco CA USA
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Re: MFJ Cub
W6BOW
Martin - K0BXB,
Admirable craftpersonship!
You should have no problem finding a home for them.
Don - W6BOW
San Francisco CA USA
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From: Martin <huyettmeh@...> To: main@4SQRP.groups.io <main@4SQRP.groups.io> Sent: Thu, Mar 28, 2019 7:13 pm Subject: [4SQRP] MFJ Cub I have an original SS-40 Receiver, NS-40 with a 4sqrp VXO switch selectable in the same case and the Magic Box which I am ready to part with. I haven’t used them for some time but am confident they still work. Each are built into their own case which I fabricated from sheet metal from a microwave cover and computer side covers! They look pretty good if I have to say so myself.
If you might be interested, please contact me. I’ll consider any fair offer as I’d love to see them in someone’s hands who will appreciate them. They are great gear. I’ve just got too much and keep buying more! 😊
Thanks,
Martin
K0BXB
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Re: Sold: [4SQRP] Cricket 80a
Martin
It went to Washington State! 😊
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From: main@4SQRP.groups.io <main@4SQRP.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom Sevart Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2019 07:22 To: main@4SQRP.groups.io Subject: Re: Sold: [4SQRP] Cricket 80a On 03/29/19 11:28, Martin wrote: My Cricket is on its way to Washington!They go to Washington, DC. -- Tom Sevart N2UHC St. Paul, KS
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Re: Sold: [4SQRP] Cricket 80a
Tom Sevart
On 03/29/19 11:28, Martin wrote:
My Cricket is on its way to Washington!They go to Washington, DC. -- Tom Sevart N2UHC St. Paul, KS
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Re: Hilltopper Mods
Gary E. Kohtala
Hi Dave,
Please add me too. I have one each HT 20 and HT 40. Glad to pay for the new part(s). Thanks!
Best regards,
Gary, K7EK
Sent from BlueMail
On Mar 24, 2019, at 11:01, "Bob Zolecki via Groups.Io" <aol.com@groups.io target=_blank>bobzolecki=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Sold: [4SQRP] Cricket 80a
Martin
My Cricket is on its way to Washington!
Now, if cockroaches were only that easy to get rid of!
Martin K0BXB
From: main@4SQRP.groups.io <main@4SQRP.groups.io> On Behalf Of Martin via Groups.Io
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 12:07 To: main@4SQRP.groups.io Subject: [4SQRP] Cricket 80a for sale
I’ve got a Cricket 80a with marking, © 2017 that I bought a couple years. It’s all built up. Transmitter works. Receiver works for about a second after power or key up and then fades. It is probably something simple but for the life of me I can’t find it.
Everything is there except the key arm which I stole to use in another setting. The one with the key jack on it is mounted.
If someone is interested in it make me a modest offer and I’ll likely accept.
Thanks, Martin K0BXB
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