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Rag Chew
08-26-2009, 09:16 PM
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Mounting the HF antenna front or rear
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w3zi
I had always heard that rear bumper gave a better...
I had always heard that rear bumper gave a better ground plane. Guess I could understand that expecially on my pickup. I have seen some folks with the antenna on the front and even a lip mount in...
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Rag Chew
07-20-2009, 08:36 PM
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KB2GSD SK - Walter Cronkite, Jr
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w3zi
Yep thats for sure... Never forget Walter that...
Yep thats for sure... Never forget Walter that evening we all sat in the living room listening to the Moon Landing and First steps etc. Remember my Grandad looking at his watch and saying the time...
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Junk Box
06-04-2009, 07:14 AM
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Hustler antenna shaft, "got the shaft"
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6,246
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w3zi
Jim: You might try heating it up with a heat gun...
Jim: You might try heating it up with a heat gun combined with a vise. I have never had the situation but thats what my brain can come up with..73
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Rag Chew
05-26-2009, 01:29 PM
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CQ CQ CQ all ORR Net Members - K
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68,452
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w3zi
Hey Jim - You get that Blackberry tied into the...
Hey Jim - You get that Blackberry tied into the DXCluster and you wont miss any you will know when 6 meters opens up.
73
Mark
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Rag Chew
05-22-2009, 08:13 PM
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CQ CQ CQ all ORR Net Members - K
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68,452
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w3zi
Hi All Well looks like we are getting into our...
Hi All Well looks like we are getting into our cycle of humid mornings, muggy afternoons with the boomers off the ocean at 400pm. You can almost set your watch. Been off the air for a few weeks. ...
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CQ CQ CQ
05-06-2009, 04:43 PM
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Another newbie to the group
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w3zi
Welcome John - Welcome and glad to meet up with...
Welcome John - Welcome and glad to meet up with you. Lots of experience in the group. 73 Mark
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Antenna Solutions
05-02-2009, 02:29 PM
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Antenna suggestion
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12,935
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w3zi
I have been struggling with this on My MH and...
I have been struggling with this on My MH and Toad combination and was thinking of simply putting a mag mount on the roof and running the coax up to the front of the coach. I guess with the...
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Pop-ups, Travel Trailers, 5th wheels and Toy Haulers
04-29-2009, 05:53 PM
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Toad Question
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4,991
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w3zi
I would start with an Ultraguard flap along the...
I would start with an Ultraguard flap along the back or near the back of the MH. Thats all that I use to tow my 2007 Malibu Maxx and it works fine. Towed it about 5K miles so far with no problems....
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DX, Island Hopping, Special Events, Contests
04-27-2009, 07:22 AM
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6
2009 Florida QSO Party
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5,104
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w3zi
So Jim were you able to get on? I was on...
So Jim were you able to get on? I was on Saturday for a couple of hours on CW -- Signals were very weak here. I made about 40 contacts I guess. Was surprised a guys in the Azores and the UK...
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Rag Chew
04-21-2009, 07:50 PM
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260
CQ CQ CQ all ORR Net Members - K
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68,452
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w3zi
GL in the QSO Party Jim. Hope to get on the air...
GL in the QSO Party Jim. Hope to get on the air a little bit but dont think I will get to serious with it. I think my wife deserves an Oscar or something
73
Mark
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Rag Chew
04-21-2009, 02:03 PM
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CQ CQ CQ all ORR Net Members - K
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w3zi
Wife was here and we decided to go see Mickey...
Wife was here and we decided to go see Mickey Mouse. Camped at Disney World (Fort Wilderness) over a long weekend and we got back yesterday. Celebrated our 31st Anniversary. This is our second RV...
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Rag Chew
04-10-2009, 04:44 PM
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ORR Net and on the AIR Skeds and attempts
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32,487
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w3zi
:radio: I will give it a try 73 Mark
:radio:
I will give it a try
73
Mark
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RV Systems
04-10-2009, 04:38 PM
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Adding Solar Power
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18,756
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w3zi
I had looked at these at the 15 watt kit they...
I had looked at these at the 15 watt kit they have at Camping World but didnt know of the company that made them (Sunforce). You can add panels to increase the capacity. I have been thinking about...
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CQ CQ CQ
04-08-2009, 07:38 AM
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New member
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6,846
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w3zi
Hi Tom. My TS2000 has been great for me. I dont...
Hi Tom. My TS2000 has been great for me. I dont remember for sure but I think I bought it in 1990 or 2000. Had to send it back once -- VFO was unlocking. But it has performed well and I have it in...
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146.52 - All things ham radio
04-07-2009, 11:03 PM
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What's under YOUR bed?
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7,683
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w3zi
Ok Mike Thanks. I am not sure what I did. I...
Ok Mike Thanks. I am not sure what I did. I added it as an attachment not as "insert image" from the toolbar on the quick reply. I never really tried to add an image to typed text mesasage in this...
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146.52 - All things ham radio
04-07-2009, 01:08 PM
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What's under YOUR bed?
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w3zi
Hi Dan Well, I just noticed in my post that the...
Hi Dan
Well, I just noticed in my post that the picture I attached was not in the body of the text of the message. Not sure what is up with that. I see though in your return that it has a link to...
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146.52 - All things ham radio
04-06-2009, 09:53 AM
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What's under YOUR bed?
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7,683
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w3zi
Anyone found one of these?
Anyone found one of these?
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CQ CQ CQ
04-01-2009, 06:00 PM
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3
H e l l o !!!
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3,868
Posted By
w3zi
Hi Bruce. Glad you found the site and welcome. ...
Hi Bruce. Glad you found the site and welcome. Look forward to your posts
73
Mark, W3ZI
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Rag Chew
03-30-2009, 09:21 AM
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260
CQ CQ CQ all ORR Net Members - K
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68,452
Posted By
w3zi
We did Everglades NP last weekend. Lots of...
We did Everglades NP last weekend. Lots of gators -- will upload some photos.
Trying to see if I can free the weekend up Apr 25-26 to get on for the Florida QSO Party. Thinking about a Mobile...
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146.52 - All things ham radio
03-30-2009, 09:16 AM
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14
What's under YOUR bed?
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7,683
Posted By
w3zi
That looks great. I store my rig, power supply...
That looks great. I store my rig, power supply and other stuff under one of the booth seats. But mine is not organized at all... Great ideas. Stuff under the bed in our rig is suit case stuff...
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Polls
03-23-2009, 08:30 PM
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18
Poll:
How did you hear about Open Roads Radio.net?
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14,046
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w3zi
I saw a reference on RV.Net (Forums). I think it...
I saw a reference on RV.Net (Forums). I think it was in someones post but dont remember. -- Put it up on my bio in qrz.com... think I read a suggestion here that folks do that to get the site some...
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Eyeball QSO
03-16-2009, 09:10 PM
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0
RV Photos and Antenna Installation
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7,819
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w3zi
RV Photos and Antenna Installation
Posted two photos in the gallery of my campsite with a picture of the Tarheel installed on the bumper. Playing with a Canon Camera the DW gave me for my birthday... Had just finished raking the...
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The Road Ahead
03-16-2009, 08:43 PM
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7
First trip out for 2009!
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5,787
Posted By
w3zi
Looks like a great camp site Wade!. Is the park...
Looks like a great camp site Wade!. Is the park in Northern GA? I like your trees better than where I am at, Looks like there would be a lot of shade in the summer!
73, Mark
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Ham Radio Kits, Homebrew and Projects
03-10-2009, 05:33 PM
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16
Assistance needed locating a capacitor please.
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21,928
Posted By
w3zi
Hi Jim - Hope you are doing well. For what you...
Hi Jim - Hope you are doing well. For what you are using it for the capacitor probably is a Start/Run type. Not sure what kind of circuit you have there on the compressor but for bigger motors...
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CQ CQ CQ
03-03-2009, 07:03 AM
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7
Hello Everyone
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4,659
Posted By
w3zi
Hi Jim Welcome and you will get lots of info...
Hi Jim
Welcome and you will get lots of info and feedback here. Great to have you. I am working right now away from my home QTH and am full timing out of my RV which is located near Homestead, FL....
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