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Re: Note on the SSCPO: big improvement in sound
Very nice! Bob Groh, WA2CKY
On Thu, Oct 8, 2020 at 3:37 PM n5ib_2 <n5ib@...> wrote: Funny that the SSCPO topic should crop up.
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Re: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 10/07/2020 20:00-21:00
#cal-reminder
w2sh@...
I heard nothing on 40m except for tail end of a wannabe QNI that gave a FL address. I wondered if the skip was extra long to receive FL but not the 4S heartland. Thern a strong digital signal QRM'd the 7.120-7.122 mHz spread. QRT for me.
On 80m I was only able to copy QNIers WA9PWP and WBØCFF. I tried to QNI, but the NCS only acknowledged me with three "agns" and finally a "sri". So I quit.
72,
Charles (aka Chas), W2SH
From: main@4SQRP.groups.io <main@4SQRP.groups.io> on behalf of Gary AFN4A <gmentro@...>
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 21:39 To: main@4sqrp.groups.io <main@4sqrp.groups.io> Subject: Re: [4SQRP] Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 10/07/2020 20:00-21:00 #cal-reminder I hear him (just barely) 3.564 here in FL. Not hearing mr tho...
Gary N3OS
On Wed, Oct 7, 2020, 21:38 Johnny AC0BQ <jomatlock@...> wrote:
-- 73 DE N3OS - Gary QRPARCI #3425 NAQCC #7301 SKCC #3849 FISTS #18652 -- Charles Moizeau, W2SH
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Re: How do I get to the 4sqrp Store?
EuGene,
Instead of looking for "Store," think "Shop" instead. There are two links right near the top of the main page which read "Shop Four State QRP Kits" and "Shop Four State QRP Apparel." Bright red in color too. Once you see them you'll wonder how you missed 'em :-) 72, Jeff N0̸MII -- Jeff N0̷MII
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Re: Note on the SSCPO: big improvement in sound
Jim, N5IB
Funny that the SSCPO topic should crop up.
I just finished a little surface mount version of Dave's circuit. Decreasing the value of the resistors in series with the speaker and it performs quite nicely on 3 V from a pair of AA cells. Adequate volume, but not loud enough to annoy parents........ important because..... It's tucked into a key I 3-D printed for my grand daughter Tessa, who just turned 3 this week. You might recall a photo I posted a few weeks back of her trying her hand at the Brown Bothers paddles on my K2. Now she can have a key of her own. A roller-lever microswitch is hidden under the trunion, and there's provision to bring out a connection to actually key a tranmitter .... one day.... Photos are attached. 73 Jim, N5IB
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How do I get to the 4sqrp Store?
I bought the little QRP antenna tuner kit from the 4sqrp Store, and wanted to go back to the store and see what other goodies they have to offer, but when I look at the list of things on the left side of my screen (from Home, Chats, Photos, etc. down to Wiki (whatever that is) at the bottom, a was thoroughly confused that the Store is not listed. Is that to keep the store private so non-members can't go there...OK, then, how do members get to the store?
I do not recall how I got to the store when I bought the tuner, and did not think to bookmark the address, so that' why I am asking for help now. EuGene Smith, KA5NLY/QRP P.S. Moderator, please consider add ing the 4sqrp Store to the list of options on the left of the screen to help us dummies go shopping there.
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Re: 4SQRP Tuner
Hello Dan You may have received a switch that’s Not the correct one. We should probably send you another ploy Varicon. That one sounds questionable. Email me direct with your shipping info please. Thanks Johnny ACØBQ
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Check out the 4SQRP website at 4sqrp.com
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Re: 4SQRP Tuner
Bob Parr
I will second Dan. I had one of my caps go bad and you could see the fins buckling up. I suspect yours may either buckle in the future or may be starting to know. The 4SQRP guys are real good about replacing any parts that are not working/bad.
Good luck.
Bob
KG5GTE
> Dan,
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> 1 - My 4SQRP Tuner has a DPDT toggle switch. I suspect your switch
> was supplied due to a parts supply issue with the original switch.
> 2 - Doesn't sound good. Make sure the polyvaricon mounting screws
> aren't too long, then they might be pressing on the end of the cap
> plates. Sounds like a recipe for failure! Paul Goemans WA9PWP
> Stoughton, WI
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>
> From: Daniel Walter via groups.io
> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2020 11:23 AM
> To: main@4SQRP.groups.io
> Subject: [4SQRP] 4SQRP Tuner
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>
> Built the Tuner and it seems to work well. A couple of questions: 1-
> Switch has a center OFF position, which connects to nothing. Is
> this intentional to d/c the antenna? If so, it does not ground both
> terminals.
>
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> 2- One of my polyvaricons has 'bumpy' travel (the other is
> completely smooth operating.) should I just ignore this, or is it
> likely to fail?
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Re: 4SQRP Tuner
Paul Goemans
Dan,
1 - My 4SQRP Tuner has a DPDT toggle switch. I suspect your switch
was supplied due to a parts supply issue with the original switch.
2 - Doesn’t sound good. Make sure the polyvaricon mounting screws
aren’t too long, then they might be pressing on the end of the cap plates.
Sounds like a recipe for failure!
Paul
Goemans WA9PWP
Stoughton, WI
From: Daniel Walter via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2020 11:23 AM
To: main@4SQRP.groups.io
Subject: [4SQRP] 4SQRP Tuner Built the Tuner and it seems to work well. A couple of questions:
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Note on the SSCPO: big improvement in sound
Just as an FYI for any other builders - the sound output and quality improve quite a bit if the unit is just tilted up a bit at the back or mounted a 1/2" or so off the table. Apparently lots of good stuff coming off the back of the speaker which is lost with the SSCPO just sitting on it's little feet. Bob Groh, WA2CKY
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4SQRP Tuner
Daniel Walter
Built the Tuner and it seems to work well. A couple of questions:
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Re: 4sqrp nets
Bert,
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I am thrilled when I enter a room and actually remember why I went there ! I copied Gary, N3OS on 7122 ( he’s about 7 miles from me) but I heard nothing on 80m. Thanks for your efforts. John
On Oct 7, 2020, at 22:36, Robert <e1dslr@...> wrote:
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4sqrp nets
Robert
40 meters no check ins because I had a brain bubble and was on 7.120, oh well old age isn't fun, next time I do the 40 meter net I better use my pig rig. 80 meters WA0ITP TERRY WA9PWP PAUL WB0CFF CARL N4ELM DAVE AC0BQ JOHNNY N0ALO LYNN DMR NET NK8O CHAS AC0BQ JOHNNY N4ELM DAVE WG5F ED KC0HIO BRAD WA9BNZ BILL 73'S OLD BERT N0YJ
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Re: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 10/07/2020 20:00-21:00
#cal-reminder
Gary AFN4A
I hear him (just barely) 3.564 here in FL. Not hearing mr tho... Gary N3OS
On Wed, Oct 7, 2020, 21:38 Johnny AC0BQ <jomatlock@...> wrote:
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73 DE N3OS - Gary QRPARCI #3425 NAQCC #7301 SKCC #3849 FISTS #18652
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Re: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 10/07/2020 20:00-21:00
#cal-reminder
Yes I did Dave! 72 Johnny
On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 8:10 PM Dave Redfearn <n4elm@...> wrote: Did someone tell Bert? :-) --
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40 meter net
Robert
I cant hear any one at 7.120 I am moving to 7.121 bert n0yj
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Re: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 10/07/2020 20:00-21:00
#cal-reminder
Dave Redfearn
Did someone tell Bert? :-)
Dave, N4ELM
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Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 10/07/2020
#cal-notice
main@4SQRP.groups.io Calendar <noreply@...>
Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets When: Where: Organizer: Description:
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Re: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 10/07/2020 20:00-21:00
#cal-reminder
Good evening Group I will not be calling the nets tonight. Please listen for Bert N0YJ on both 40 and 80 meters. Cu next week. 72 Johnny ACØBQ
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Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 10/07/2020 20:00-21:00
#cal-reminder
main@4SQRP.groups.io Calendar <main@...>
Reminder: Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets When: Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 20:00 to 21:00, (GMT-05:00) America/Chicago Where:40 and 80 Meters Organizer: jomatlock@... Description: The 40 Meter Net will be at 8:00 pm central time on 7.122 +-. QRM
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Bayou Jumper kit wanted
Randy Cooley
If anyone has an unbuilt bayou jumper kit that they would like to sell, i I'm interested in purchasing it. If you have a Soup-er-upper kit, I'm interesting in purchasing that too. You can reply back to me at Kc9utm@....
Thanks, Randy
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