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Rag Chew
02-13-2012, 02:38 PM
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CQ CQ CQ all ORR Net Members - K
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I haven't checked in here in a while, sorry. My...
I haven't checked in here in a while, sorry. My wife and I have been full-timing in our 1987 class A here in Amarillo for over a year now, and we are still happy with our decision. We paid cash for...
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Junk Box
01-04-2012, 07:07 PM
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Interesting Phone APP's
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8,867
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KE5ZRT
I use heytell too. Out of habit, when ending the...
I use heytell too. Out of habit, when ending the conversation I usually inadvertently sign with my FCC call! Welcome to the civilized world now that you have a smartphone! Here's some more cool...
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146.52 - All things ham radio
01-04-2012, 07:02 PM
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140' Rohn 55 Tower Construction Complete!
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KE5ZRT
Thanks guys. For the last six months or so, every...
Thanks guys. For the last six months or so, every weekend with decent weather we have been up on towers, either taking them down or putting them up. A couple of my ham buddies and I decided we like...
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Antenna Solutions
01-03-2012, 02:51 PM
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Antenna suggestion
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12,956
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KE5ZRT
I use this same mount at the link below on my...
I use this same mount at the link below on my hatchback Mitsubishi Eclipse, and a good friend of mine, WA8YYE, uses the same one on the tailgate of his jeep. It is completely adjustable to any angle,...
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146.52 - All things ham radio
01-03-2012, 02:45 PM
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140' Rohn 55 Tower Construction Complete!
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8,476
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KE5ZRT
140' Rohn 55 Tower Construction Complete!
To me, this is what ham radio is all about--fellowship and a git 'er dun attitude! Check out these photos:
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Under the Awning
12-19-2011, 03:29 PM
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Cool Photos From the Road, Campgrounds, and RV Parks
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24,205
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KE5ZRT
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In Texas, we call this "Rode hard and put up wet"!
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RV Systems
12-05-2011, 02:35 PM
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Freezing Toilet Water Lines
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9,080
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KE5ZRT
Bump!
Bump!
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Under the Awning
12-05-2011, 02:33 PM
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Cool Photos From the Road, Campgrounds, and RV Parks
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24,205
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KE5ZRT
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DRIVE CAREFULLY THIS WINTER!
Photo taken today (12/5/11) I-40 east in Amarillo
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Junk Box
10-17-2011, 06:26 PM
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The Feedline
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KE5ZRT
25 people showed up for the Feedline. It was an...
25 people showed up for the Feedline. It was an awesome event!
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146.52 - All things ham radio
10-17-2011, 06:23 PM
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My Mobile (Toad/SKYWARN) Install
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22,710
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KE5ZRT
Oh, and I guess I should have mentioned the Comet...
Oh, and I guess I should have mentioned the Comet SBB-7 NMO mount antenna for super high gain and performance, duh!!!!
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146.52 - All things ham radio
10-17-2011, 06:07 PM
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My Mobile (Toad/SKYWARN) Install
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22,710
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KE5ZRT
My Mobile (Toad/SKYWARN) Install
I've finally finished my mobile installation project! The radio is an Icom IC-208 UHF/VHF. I chose this radio for it's power output and ease of operation. If I had money to spare I would have...
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Antenna Solutions
10-10-2011, 09:10 PM
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What antenna do you use for 2m/440m in RV?
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KE5ZRT
For now, the same dual band homebrew copper...
For now, the same dual band homebrew copper cactus j-pole I built my first week as a ham. I plan to upgrade to a GP-9 equivalent soon though.
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Antenna Solutions
10-09-2011, 07:01 PM
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2m Ground Plane (my design)
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27,173
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KE5ZRT
Thanks Radio! Initially, with rhe radials...
Thanks Radio!
Initially, with rhe radials straight, the antenna was resonant at 154.000 mHz with a SWR of 2:1. I freq'ed out and soldered a 6" extension on to the vertical and bent the radials to...
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Antenna Solutions
10-07-2011, 05:03 PM
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2m Ground Plane (my design)
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27,173
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KE5ZRT
2m Ground Plane (my design)
I had some junq lying around and I wanted to build a 2m ground plane antenna for one of our local technicians. I scoured the internet and found a lot of plans but I wasn't satisfied with any of them....
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Under the Awning
10-04-2011, 10:22 PM
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Cool Photos From the Road, Campgrounds, and RV Parks
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24,205
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KE5ZRT
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Nice Bluebird!
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Junk Box
10-04-2011, 10:18 PM
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The Feedline
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7,905
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KE5ZRT
The Feedline
The Feedline: Calling all hams. BBQ at our place this Saturday 10/8/11 12:00 Amarillo Ranch RV Park by Splash Water Park. Bring a chair, a drink & dish! RSVP
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Antenna Solutions
10-04-2011, 03:53 PM
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Tarheel and Turbotuner
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10,017
Posted By
KE5ZRT
Why not use adhesive to mount a steel plate to...
Why not use adhesive to mount a steel plate to the top-dead-center of your Avion, then mount (mag or permanent) your tarheel to the plate. All that aluminium ground plane sure would be a waste...
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Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box
10-02-2011, 08:24 AM
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Photos, How to upload, and how to embed
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4,878
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KE5ZRT
With method A, you will need to first upload your...
With method A, you will need to first upload your photo to an online service such as www.PhotoBucket.com (https://www.PhotoBucket.com). Then you will need to copy the 'Direct Link' URL and paste it...
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Rag Chew
10-02-2011, 08:19 AM
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260
CQ CQ CQ all ORR Net Members - K
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68,588
Posted By
KE5ZRT
Tower removal: Friday morning we removed a...
Tower removal:
Friday morning we removed a 40' tower from a business in downtown Amarillo. The most difficult part was removing the 20' mast with the DB228 loop antenna array. We had to remove...
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Antenna Solutions
09-28-2011, 09:08 PM
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11
ground connections?
Views:
8,887
Posted By
KE5ZRT
A Twitter and ham friend of mine, Charles...
A Twitter and ham friend of mine, Charles Blackburn, WX4CB, shared the following on Twitter after I shared a link to this thread:
@wx4cb: @Chris_Seright one thing that you can use for grounding.....
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Antenna Solutions
09-28-2011, 08:41 PM
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11
ground connections?
Views:
8,887
Posted By
KE5ZRT
I use a 30' push-up pole and rotate it manually...
I use a 30' push-up pole and rotate it manually when necessary. I operate mostly 20m for PSK-31 but I have fun on phone as well. Regarding grounding, I don't, but if you need to, you might consider...
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Under the Awning
09-28-2011, 08:34 PM
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34
Cool Photos From the Road, Campgrounds, and RV Parks
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24,205
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KE5ZRT
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Here's a shot of princess terra, ke5zru, playing with the neighbor's squirrels in their custom...
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Under the Awning
09-28-2011, 04:25 PM
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34
Cool Photos From the Road, Campgrounds, and RV Parks
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24,205
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KE5ZRT
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Antenna Solutions
09-27-2011, 08:24 PM
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11
ground connections?
Views:
8,887
Posted By
KE5ZRT
My :2cents: I use a hamstick dipole to avoid...
My :2cents:
I use a hamstick dipole to avoid groundplane issues. Your electrical grounding plan seems sufficient given that you're in an RV. WATCH OUT FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SERVICE LINES when...
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Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box
09-27-2011, 08:13 PM
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4
Photos, How to upload, and how to embed
Views:
4,878
Posted By
KE5ZRT
Thanks! I started a thread hoping to get folks to...
Thanks! I started a thread hoping to get folks to share photos and I thought it would help to link to a photo tutorial.
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