Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Open Roads Radio forum for Ham, Amateur Radio and RV camping


Showing results 1 to 25 of 55
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: K3NOQ/Mobile
Forum: Junk Box 01-19-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,151
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Charlie was one of a kind. I have his picture on...

Charlie was one of a kind. I have his picture on my desktop as a backround. I have been acumulating/installing egg cartons for sound deadening my hamshack. Its hard to find the old style paper...
Forum: Rag Chew 11-04-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,755
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
RV Ham Nets

There is also a group that meets daily at 1900 Central time on 7265 LSB.
Forum: Pop-ups, Travel Trailers, 5th wheels and Toy Haulers 04-14-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,196
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Crack in Skylight

You can also use the clear tape that is used to seal a slide topper or RV awning after drilling your small hole.
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 02-04-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,849
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Hi Clarence

Hi Clarence, whats your call? Where do you go in Maine, Will probably head that way from Republic of Texas in late spring this year ( wife and I are really missing good Lobster boils)

Planning...
Forum: Pop-ups, Travel Trailers, 5th wheels and Toy Haulers 01-28-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,597
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
New Carriage 5er

Good luck with the newer rig, My good friend has a 05 carriage 35' and he is happy with it. Good move with the tire updates.

I am using the Comet 250 antenna, with a home brew armstrong fold...
Forum: Under the Awning 12-10-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,180
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
You can also buy a solid extension for the outer...

You can also buy a solid extension for the outer wheels that have about a 135 degree bend in them that makes them more accessible for checking and inflation. I think mine are made by wheelmasters. ...
Forum: The Funnies 11-30-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,318
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
drawing

I octually got it too!
Forum: Eyeball QSO 11-30-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,307
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Using existing 72 ohm RV cabling

Bud, the coax for cable tv operation usually is routed via the TV pre-amplifier for the roof TV antenna. If the Amplifier is switched off, the cable tv routes through the amplifier. If the...
Forum: Polls 07-09-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 17
Poll: Exit Guides
Views: 13,848
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Exit Now

Have used both guides, prefer the exit now. Exit Now has the routes numerically listed, then shows the routes progression through the various states in one place so you are not jumping from state to...
Forum: Pop-ups, Travel Trailers, 5th wheels and Toy Haulers 05-02-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,196
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
skylight leak

Carefully drill a small hole in the end of the crack to arrest its continuing across the skylight. The crack will not continue past the circular hole you just drilled. Finally, just caulk over the...
Forum: Black Box Forum 02-18-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,741
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
The VP1 should be a good choice for your use with...

The VP1 should be a good choice for your use with the hamsticks. The resonant antenna should be a proper impedance to the rigs output, which means the other two sticks will be basically ignored by...
Forum: Junk Box 02-13-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,980
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Ft-817

I had a SSB qso the other day with a fella backpacking on a mountain in Hawaii on 17 mtrs. Hiro was using a FT817 with a 7 AH battery and if I remember correctly, a dipole made from two hamsticks. ...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 12-16-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 52,922
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Is that a Shakespeare fiberglass HF antenna on...

Is that a Shakespeare fiberglass HF antenna on the ladder?
Forum: RV Systems 11-23-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,318
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Furnace Swapout, Battery Charger

Keep in mind that your control circuits on all remaining RV systems work on 12VDC, the charger/converter is very important consideration. Keep an frequent check on battery water levels, I had one...
Forum: RV Systems 11-01-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,318
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Dead Furnace

Did you check for 12 vdc on the furnace control board and the T-stat? You may have to interupt the 12 volt once the furnace has hit the lockout point to reset it. Are you currently near the Hill...
Forum: 146.52 - All things ham radio 10-22-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,087
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Texas must be a hotbed of .52 activity! I was...

Texas must be a hotbed of .52 activity! I was travelling through Lubbock on i-27 earlier in the month and heard a K5 AND W6 having a local qso on .52! First activity I have heard in many months. YF...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 08-30-2010, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,119
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Good lookin' installation. Have a little tarheel...

Good lookin' installation. Have a little tarheel but the fiberglass roof on the Winny really compromises the radiation. Would try the powered lift if I thought I could conquer the roof radiation...
Forum: Under the Awning 05-18-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,537
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
We had GS. They very strictly adhere to the...

We had GS. They very strictly adhere to the conditions. They will require you to use refurb components during repairs. Found that service providers had problems receiving response to voice mail...
Forum: Rag Chew 03-19-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,565
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
yxm's refridge problem

What problem did you have with the refridge on 120 ac. I did the 120 vac trick and only had one small problem and a relay took care of it. Can I help?
73/ John K3NOQ/5...
Forum: Rag Chew 03-09-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,565
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Beautiful Day in the Hill Country of Texas

Wx here today was "great!" Sunny and mid 70's. Continuing to Wax the MH before heading out to Colorado in May. Been watching and working some of the activity on 17 and 10, even heard some qso's on...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 01-17-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,456
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
No, have not tried the Marine Antenna yet....

No, have not tried the Marine Antenna yet. Unfortunately some of the replys here on the forum drifted off topic and I haven't followed up here. Been looking at other sites for a while. I remain...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 01-12-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,772
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Newby

Hi George, what kind of RV are you RV'ing in? Look to the thread down the page about the ATAS120. It is a perfect example of what we face antenna wise and one working solution. Also check out the...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 11-04-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,518
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Anyone using MFJ-1786 Magnetic Loop Antenna on MH?

Ok, I'll try again. Been looking at a MFJ-1786/1782 magnetic loop HF antenna for mounting to the rear ladder of the MH. Does anybody have any experience with this type antenna?
Forum: Antenna Solutions 10-29-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,456
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Anybody using a Shakespeare marine HF antenna?

Have not been too happy with the screwdriver on the MH, 35' Class A Winney.

Has anyone tried one of the Shakespeare HF marine antennas on their rig? I have a AH4 Tuner and would probably do a...
Forum: Gadgets 08-30-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,160
Posted By K3NOQ/Mobile
Thumbs up Acer aspire

Two thumbs up in my book!

Just got one myself. Friend here at the CORA CG had one and we were using it to set up our new open mesh wifi network. Great screen display in bright sunlight (make...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 55

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:41 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×