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Qrpometer calibration
Ge Karen The Qrp o meters have a history of needing a lot of heat on the load resistors. Try cranking up the heat to high, then reflow them and let em soak. It’s worth a try. 72 Johnny ACØBQ
Ge Karen The Qrp o meters have a history of needing a lot of heat on the load resistors. Try cranking up the heat to high, then reflow them and let em soak. It’s worth a try. 72 Johnny ACØBQ
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40 and 80 meter net report
Hello Jerry Good to hear a signal from the SW. Most of my replies are from ops in the SE and NE parts of the us. It seems that’s where my antenna radiates the best. Welcome to the net, please drop bac
Hello Jerry Good to hear a signal from the SW. Most of my replies are from ops in the SE and NE parts of the us. It seems that’s where my antenna radiates the best. Welcome to the net, please drop bac
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40 and 80 meter net report
Thanks Glenn Yes, the signals were good and the noise was low for a change.
Thanks Glenn Yes, the signals were good and the noise was low for a change.
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40 and 80 meter net report
Ge group Better band condx and my QRN level is normal again, let's hope it stays this way! Check in's were 40 Meters N4ELM DAVE KW4JS JOHN N4KV JOHN N4MJ GLENN N9AC JERRY Pretty Weak KO8S KARL MI 80 M
Ge group Better band condx and my QRN level is normal again, let's hope it stays this way! Check in's were 40 Meters N4ELM DAVE KW4JS JOHN N4KV JOHN N4MJ GLENN N9AC JERRY Pretty Weak KO8S KARL MI 80 M
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February 2021 Ozark QRP Banner
Excellent Job Keith! I’m going to try Larry’s QRM finder. I have exactly the same problem. 72 Johnny ACØBQ
Excellent Job Keith! I’m going to try Larry’s QRM finder. I have exactly the same problem. 72 Johnny ACØBQ
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Birthday today
Happy Birthday Dave. Best wishes in the new year. 73 Johnny ACØBQ
Happy Birthday Dave. Best wishes in the new year. 73 Johnny ACØBQ
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Freq Mite Frequency Counter
Good morning: I am pleased to announce that we have the popular Freq Mite internal Frequency counter that is designed By Dave Benson K1SWL back in stock and ready to ship. The sales button will be ope
Good morning: I am pleased to announce that we have the popular Freq Mite internal Frequency counter that is designed By Dave Benson K1SWL back in stock and ready to ship. The sales button will be ope
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Ozarkcon Virtual 2021 sign up is open!
Gm Randy Have u head the saying “ it takes a village to raise a child”? Well, It takes a bunch of dedicated volunteers to pull off a Ozarkcon, live or on line! Thanks! 72 Johnny ACØBQ
Gm Randy Have u head the saying “ it takes a village to raise a child”? Well, It takes a bunch of dedicated volunteers to pull off a Ozarkcon, live or on line! Thanks! 72 Johnny ACØBQ
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Hilltopper kits
Thanks Dave 72 Stay warm up there!! Johnny ACØBQ
Thanks Dave 72 Stay warm up there!! Johnny ACØBQ
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Hilltopper kits
Gm Phillip It’s the 4 th line item down on that page.
Gm Phillip It’s the 4 th line item down on that page.
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40 and 80 Meter Net report
Ge group 40 was extremely long and weak tonight as usual. 80 was quite a bit better. Check In's were: 40 Meters Heard WB4OMM NIL KO8S/4 KARL N0YJ BERT 80 METER CHECK IN's WERE: N4MJ GLENN KO8S/4 KARL
Ge group 40 was extremely long and weak tonight as usual. 80 was quite a bit better. Check In's were: 40 Meters Heard WB4OMM NIL KO8S/4 KARL N0YJ BERT 80 METER CHECK IN's WERE: N4MJ GLENN KO8S/4 KARL
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[ADV] Re: [4SQRP] Ozarkcon Virtual 2021 sign up is open!
Ge Guys Bert is setting up the K0N event for Ozarkcon, we can use 7.122 for the “long distance dummy load during this Same time frame? 73 Johnny
Ge Guys Bert is setting up the K0N event for Ozarkcon, we can use 7.122 for the “long distance dummy load during this Same time frame? 73 Johnny
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Newbie Looking for Kit Recommendation
Good afternoon Do your self a favor, start simple. Try a Sscpo practice oscillator for soldering practice, then move up to say a Ozark patrol or a Cricket? The Hilltopper is a nice transceiver but it’
Good afternoon Do your self a favor, start simple. Try a Sscpo practice oscillator for soldering practice, then move up to say a Ozark patrol or a Cricket? The Hilltopper is a nice transceiver but it’
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Ozarkcon Virtual 2021 sign up is open!
Good Morning I am pleased to announce the Opening of Ozarkcon Virtual 2021 registration. Due to your exceptional support of our kit sales efforts for the last year, the 4SQRP Board of Directors has de
Good Morning I am pleased to announce the Opening of Ozarkcon Virtual 2021 registration. Due to your exceptional support of our kit sales efforts for the last year, the 4SQRP Board of Directors has de
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40 AND 80 Meter Net report
Gm Jim I switched back and forth between 122 and 120. I also rocked RIT up and down listening for Rock Bound Bayou jumpers. I caught Bert briefly at 121.8 or so, Never heard a peep from you. The band
Gm Jim I switched back and forth between 122 and 120. I also rocked RIT up and down listening for Rock Bound Bayou jumpers. I caught Bert briefly at 121.8 or so, Never heard a peep from you. The band
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40 AND 80 Meter Net report
Gm Group Yes, the band was Loooong on 40 meters. Solid hop was the DC, MD Area. 72 Johnny ACØBQ
Gm Group Yes, the band was Loooong on 40 meters. Solid hop was the DC, MD Area. 72 Johnny ACØBQ
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40 AND 80 Meter Net report
Ge All Tough bands conditions tonight. On top of all the QRN the QSB was horrible on 40 and we had another net move in almost on top of me on 80 Meters. Well other than all of this it was FUN! CHECK I
Ge All Tough bands conditions tonight. On top of all the QRN the QSB was horrible on 40 and we had another net move in almost on top of me on 80 Meters. Well other than all of this it was FUN! CHECK I
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Insulator for Ground Mounted Vertical Antenna
Ge Guys I agree with Dave, PVC is very brittle when it's cold out side. Also the White PVC will get brittle in the sun. The Grey PVS for Electrical work is the best for out doors. 72 Johnny AC0BQ
Ge Guys I agree with Dave, PVC is very brittle when it's cold out side. Also the White PVC will get brittle in the sun. The Grey PVS for Electrical work is the best for out doors. 72 Johnny AC0BQ
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Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 02/10/2021 20:00-21:00
#cal-reminder
Ge again, Group I hope I can hear you guys tonight. My Frying Egg QRM has returned with the Cold weather. I have a bouncing s5-s7 qrm level. It is the strongest on 40 Meters, not quite as bad on 80m,
Ge again, Group I hope I can hear you guys tonight. My Frying Egg QRM has returned with the Cold weather. I have a bouncing s5-s7 qrm level. It is the strongest on 40 Meters, not quite as bad on 80m,
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Wednesday Evening 40 and 80 meter Nets - Wed, 02/10/2021 20:00-21:00
#cal-reminder
Good Evening Jim I will Qsy there after my first round of Calls. Thanks for the reminder! 72 Johnny AC0BQ
Good Evening Jim I will Qsy there after my first round of Calls. Thanks for the reminder! 72 Johnny AC0BQ
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