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Forum: CQ CQ CQ 12-17-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,610
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Back after many years

After being RV less for several years my wife and I (W4RAA) are back with a new (to us) RV that we are really enjoying. The RV is equiped with a VHF/UHF radio for repeater/simplex use while...
Forum: Motorhomes 06-01-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,385
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Coachmen Catalina Sport for-sale

Selling our 1998 Coachmen Catalina Sport 240WB, 56954 original miles, new house battery, new carpet, new brakes, new AC/DC Inverter, new 13500 BTU AC, new mattress, new tires(6), Transmission Powewr...
Forum: Under the Awning 02-04-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,416
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Update from daytona Intl Speedway (NASCAR)

Day 1 of Bud Shootout and ARCA Practice:

The ARCA boys and Girls (Danica Patrick) came out of the Pits roaring today for their 1st practice of Speedweeks 2010, Everyone did good, no incidents at...
Forum: Under the Awning 02-04-2010, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,913
Posted By Bob W4RAA
OK, so far i have survived the ROLEX 24 hr...

OK, so far i have survived the ROLEX 24 hr race,now we start on ARCA and the BUD ShootOut. Have practice and qualifying today and tomorrow then the 2 races on Saturday Night. BUSY BUSY!!

Will...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 01-27-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,842
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Karl/Millie: Welcome:welcome: Glad...

Karl/Millie:

Welcome:welcome:

Glad your here.

73s
Forum: Under the Awning 01-26-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,913
Posted By Bob W4RAA
May not here from me for a few weeks

All:

Well its that time of the year when i start to get really busy, SPEED WEEKS is starting this Friday (29th Jan) at Daytona. I work PT for ISC/NASCAR on the Fire/Rescue crew so i'll be spending...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 01-26-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,639
Posted By Bob W4RAA
David: Welcome to the gaggle!:welcome: Great...

David:
Welcome to the gaggle!:welcome:
Great bunch of HAMs here!!

73s
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 01-24-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,559
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Thanks!! Now i can add my 2 Furballs (cats)...

Thanks!!

Now i can add my 2 Furballs (cats) to my signature. they were beginning to feel leftout.:catwalk:
Forum: Gadgets 01-22-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,562
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Scan Gauge II

Installed this in our Class C. I am very impressed. If you buy directly from AutoZone it is $20 less.

Scan Gauge II

www.scangauge.com

Bob
W4RAA
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 01-22-2010, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,559
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Additional ICONS

SYSOP:

Anyway you can add a Cat and an Airplane to the ICON list?

Thanks
Bob
W4RAA
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 01-22-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,376
Posted By Bob W4RAA
On ECHOLINK NOw

All: I am on ECHOLINK at this time(1915EST and will be on until @2100EST if you want to join me. Sorry for not being there the past few nets but i was really sick, feel better now.

73s
Bob
W4RAA
Forum: Antenna Solutions 01-18-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,449
Posted By Bob W4RAA
You can find a "Manual" Swing down mount as well...

You can find a "Manual" Swing down mount as well as a "Motorized: swing down mounting bracket at AES, I use the Motorized mount with my ATAS 120 simple to install and all i do is press a button and...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 01-17-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,449
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Have you tried the YAESU ATAS 120, it is much...

Have you tried the YAESU ATAS 120, it is much easier to setup and has a lower profile than the Screwdriver. I run one on my Class C and it works really well, You just have to have a GOOD GROUND with...
Forum: Ham Radio Clubs and Net Operations 01-17-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,783
Posted By Bob W4RAA
No problem! I enjoy HAM radio very much,...

No problem!

I enjoy HAM radio very much, have made a bunch of good friends on it.
I know that many HAMS don't have a radio in their RVs but they do have a computer. By having ECHOLINK on their...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 01-13-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,771
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Welcome to the gaggle. I am using a Larsen...

Welcome to the gaggle.

I am using a Larsen 2/70 mtr combo for the 2/70mtr (YAESU FT 7900) (1/4wl on the 2 mtr and 3/4 wl on 70cmtr), mounted on a stainless steel plate on the roof of my Class C,...
Forum: Ham Radio Clubs and Net Operations 01-11-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,783
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Echolink net update

ALL:

The ECHOLINK Net is really going well, everytime we have the net we have more HAMs logging on to it.:radio:

Tonight (Monday) we had a great Net going.

With that being said, we now have...
Forum: Ham Radio Clubs and Net Operations 01-08-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,192
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Echolink update

ALL:

Had a real good ECHOLINK Net tonight (Friday), K8ZFJ(Randy), W4EWA (Jim), AL7RV-R (Jim) and myself Bob (W4RAA) were in QSO for just about an hour. Great conversation from interesting HAMs,...
Forum: RV Systems 01-06-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,187
Posted By Bob W4RAA
If your Digital TV or Digital Converter has a...

If your Digital TV or Digital Converter has a Signal Button on it press it when you are rotating your antenna to get Maximum signal. That is what i do and so far so good.

Bob
Forum: Antenna Solutions 01-06-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,171
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Do Not use a RF Choke!!, If you can switch out...

Do Not use a RF Choke!!, If you can switch out the RG58 for the RG8.Keep the RG8 length minimal. If you can take some pictures of your installation so i can look at it, i may beable to see something...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 01-03-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,663
Posted By Bob W4RAA
ECHOLINK Schedule

Thanks Andy!!

Bob
W4RAA:radio:
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 01-03-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,663
Posted By Bob W4RAA
ECHOLINK Schedule

I'll make sure that i am still on until atleast 8:00pm EST, we can adjust the time to better suite those across the country.Have to start somewhere.

Bob
W4RAA
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 01-02-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,663
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Echolink schedule

ALL:

For those of you who have or are getting ECHOLINK setup on your computers i will be the "NET CONTROL" so to speak for the next couple of weeks to get off the ground. I will do TWO(2) NETS...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 01-02-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,145
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Will do. see new post

Will do.

see new post
Forum: Rag Chew 12-31-2009, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,379
Posted By Bob W4RAA
Happy New Year

ALL:

From our Home to yours, have a....

HAPPY, PROSPEROUS AND SAFE NEW YEARS!!:drink::hello:

Bob
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 12-30-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,145
Posted By Bob W4RAA
ECHOLINK 1st Net Operation

All:

I will take the lead and be "Net Control" for a couple of weeks until we get the ball rolling, then we can rotate it. How about if we start out tonight (Wednesday, 30 December) at 7pm EST. I...
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