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Forum: Rag Chew 04-04-2008, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,926
Posted By KE5NWT
:eek: If you can handle $5 diesel, my diesel...

:eek: If you can handle $5 diesel, my diesel truck will hold 90 gallons and my fuel trailer will hold 250 gallons. I'll be glad to bring them by for a fill:jitter:
Forum: 146.52 - All things ham radio 03-26-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,061
Posted By KE5NWT
Solar activity on increase

According to www.spaceweather.com there is a surge in solar activity which should be good for the HF bands so maybe more bands will open up toward the 10 meter end.
Forum: Rag Chew 03-25-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,981
Posted By KE5NWT
Radio, Your Welcome . WILCO and OUT the...

Radio,
Your Welcome .
WILCO and OUT

the only thing I will say about politics is......"darn humans!"
Forum: Rag Chew 03-17-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,989
Posted By KE5NWT
and wouldn't it be great if health insurance...

and wouldn't it be great if health insurance would cover the tab for fuel, camping fees, and trailer payments!
Forum: Under the Awning 03-14-2008, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,962
Posted By KE5NWT
The Canadian weather link is nice. I've never...

The Canadian weather link is nice. I've never gone to their web site before. It is hard for me, down here in southwest Texas, to imagine that today some of their high temperatures will be -25º F when...
Forum: DX, Island Hopping, Special Events, Contests 02-25-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,895
Posted By KE5NWT
Last fall I was working Hawaii, Japan, and Guam...

Last fall I was working Hawaii, Japan, and Guam regularly, but have not heard them as much recently. I'm still needing Alaska, and about three more US states to make all 50. I need to get on HF more...
Forum: Rag Chew 02-19-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,932
Posted By KE5NWT
I wish the Extra test was about proper...

I wish the Extra test was about proper proceedures, staion design and grounding, antenna design, propagation, and so on. I will never build radios, design circuits, build or repair amplifiers, ect....
Forum: Rag Chew 02-19-2008, 07:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,486
Posted By KE5NWT
Well Saturday we finally got the long awaited...

Well Saturday we finally got the long awaited rain they have been forecasting for a week. It rained a whole 0.09" :cheer: Our last significant rain was November 25th with 0.50". As you can tell it is...
Forum: APRS and Emergency Service 02-14-2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,779
Posted By KE5NWT
I am currently in the following; Local ARES ...

I am currently in the following;

Local ARES
State RACES (Governor's Division of Emergency Management)
County Emergency Management (Operation's Section Chief)
Regional Council of Govt....
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 02-12-2008, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,694
Posted By KE5NWT
Well somebody needs to get a radio for Greg! He...

Well somebody needs to get a radio for Greg! He ain't got none, so he says :music:
Forum: Polls 02-12-2008, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,159
Posted By KE5NWT
:confused: Gee, I thought it had something to...

:confused:
Gee, I thought it had something to do with Miss. State University. I've heard them on HF but thought you had to be a Miss. alumni.:cheer:
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 02-08-2008, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,117
Posted By KE5NWT
Welcome to a really nice site:welcome:

Welcome to a really nice site:welcome:
Forum: SKYWARN Discussion 02-06-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 23,152
Posted By KE5NWT
Radio that is a very good article. Thanks for...

Radio that is a very good article. Thanks for posting it.

I want to stress the importance that everyone needs a S.A.M.E. capable Weather Alert Radio! Put one in your house within hearing of the...
Forum: Rag Chew 02-06-2008, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,238
Posted By KE5NWT
Ken, Here is a link to the Texas State Park...

Ken,
Here is a link to the Texas State Park System for Camp Host information. We go to several Texas State Parks and always go visit with the hosts. We have never been hosts ourselves because we...
Forum: The Road Ahead 02-04-2008, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,017
Posted By KE5NWT
Art, Before giving up on the state parks, ask...

Art,
Before giving up on the state parks, ask them if they would allow you to leave early in the AM. Some state parks I know of (in Texas) will allow someone that is staying a few days (you...
Forum: Black Box Forum 02-01-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,473
Posted By KE5NWT
I use a FT-77 for my HF in the house and if I...

I use a FT-77 for my HF in the house and if I ever get a new house rig the FT-77 will go to the fiver. It is a mid 1980's rig but I really like it. Nothing fancy, but I get excellent audio reports...
Forum: Skywarn ACTIVE 02-01-2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,791
Posted By KE5NWT
Well the Red Flag Warnings were on the mark....

Well the Red Flag Warnings were on the mark. Yesterday while winds were gusting to 50 MPH at times, two major wildland fires broke out in nearby counties, and several smaller fires. LaSalle County...
Forum: Skywarn ACTIVE 01-31-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,791
Posted By KE5NWT
You are correct L7.....That is why I put in there...

You are correct L7.....That is why I put in there to have an agreement with the agency before the fact so that they will know you. I am an agency head (police) and our area deparments will allow hams...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 01-31-2008, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,849
Posted By KE5NWT
Bill, If you dont already know about them,...

Bill,
If you dont already know about them, there is a great ham club in Medina County. Their web sight is https://www.mcarc.org/
I took all my tests with them and they work with us at the Uvalde...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 01-31-2008, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,849
Posted By KE5NWT
Hey Bill, We are practically neighbors. I'm in...

Hey Bill,
We are practically neighbors. I'm in Uvalde County up in the NW corner between Montell & Camp Wood. I also use a FT-77 at home. I thought I was the only one on the planet using that radio....
Forum: Skywarn ACTIVE 01-30-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,791
Posted By KE5NWT
For good cell coverage....call 911 using the cell...

For good cell coverage....call 911 using the cell phone
For no cell coverage... use a radio to............


BEST METHOD: Relay to another ham that is at a land line telephone or through a...
Forum: Skywarn ACTIVE 01-30-2008, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,791
Posted By KE5NWT
Many areas are in drought,(see drought map here ...

Many areas are in drought,(see drought map here https://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html ) mine included in SW Texas hill country. My last measurable rain, excluding 1 or 2 hundreths of an inch...
Forum: Skywarn ACTIVE 01-29-2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,791
Posted By KE5NWT
1-29-08 Red Flag Warning/ most of Texas

1-29-08. Most of Texas and Oklahoma is under a Red Flag Warning
(Extreme Wildfire Danger) due to a strong NW front, winds gusting to 50 MPH, dry drought conditions, and very low humidity. See map...
Forum: Junk Box 01-29-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,098
Posted By KE5NWT
Another sat. internet provider is WildBlue for...

Another sat. internet provider is WildBlue for about $50 a month. Our Emergency Operation's Center has it on a command trailer(not an in-motion type). It works OK, but other than that, I dont know...
Forum: Rag Chew 01-29-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,787
Posted By KE5NWT
Smile Membership keeps increasing

:) Membership numbers are at 184 with new members coming in daily. The forum really is going well. :cool2::cool2:Thanks to the Admin. Keep up the good work. We will keep passing the news around...
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