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Old 07-07-2011, 11:28 PM   #1
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Hello all,

Vince, W6CD here - from Escondido CA (San Diego north county).

1995 Safari Trek class A motorhome, with a Jeep for a toad.

Kenwood 480 setup in the RV. Kenwood 2000 in the house.

Looking to improve the performance of the my RV antenna systems.

Thanks!
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Old 07-08-2011, 06:58 AM   #2
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Welcome Vince, nice that you joined into the group.

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Old 07-08-2011, 07:08 AM   #3
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Again welcome aboard, Vince.

This is the friendliest forum on the net.

We like new people, especially the ones that post a lot!!

Make yourself at home.
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Old 07-08-2011, 10:18 PM   #4
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Welcome aboard Vince. Hope you find answers to all your questions. Great bunch of folks here. Stick around and enjoy!
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Old 07-10-2011, 01:54 PM   #5
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Hello all,

Vince, W6CD here - from Escondido CA (San Diego north county).

1995 Safari Trek class A motorhome, with a Jeep for a toad.

Kenwood 480 setup in the RV. Kenwood 2000 in the house.

Looking to improve the performance of the my RV antenna systems.

Thanks!
Vince

Vince,

I was stationed at 32nd street aboard the DE/FF 1058 Meyerkord way back in the mid 70s. Although the ship is now automobiles and razor blades (scrapped).
I absolutely loved the San Diego area but I have heard that it has changed a lot.
I might have stayed when I got out, if the cost of living wasn't so high. I returned to Michigan where I knew I could get a decent job fairly easy, in the auto industry, at the time.

Welcome to the board, looking forward to your posts.
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Old 04-11-2012, 09:42 PM   #6
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Vince, hello.

Ross, from Fallbrook. No callsign yet, took my test last week, just waiting for the FCC to process my app...

Are you a member of any of the local HAM groups? Been thinking I should join some, but don't know where to start.
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Ross, from Fallbrook. No callsign yet, took my test last week, just waiting for the FCC to process my app...
Well Rod you have the honor of being the newest ham ever to join ORR.net.

Be sure to post that call when you get it...

In Big Red Letters!!

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Old 04-13-2012, 08:40 AM   #8
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Yep Ross... Be sure and fill us in when you get the new call. Glad to have you on ORR.



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Hi, Vince --

Carl here, NN5I. Born in San Diego, but that was a long time ago. Still love it, but don't like California government or California cost of living, alas. Last time I visited was in 2005, I think, for a (50th) reunion of students of Yokohama American High School -- from all of which you can tell I'm a Navy brat.

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Welcome aboard Rod!

I find the local ham club an immense source of information. Our local club is pretty friendly and fairly active. A lot of the guys are eager to help.

Good luck with the new hobby!

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Hello all,

Vince, W6CD here - from Escondido CA (San Diego north county).

1995 Safari Trek class A motorhome, with a Jeep for a toad.

Kenwood 480 setup in the RV. Kenwood 2000 in the house.

Looking to improve the performance of the my RV antenna systems.

Thanks!
Vince
TRAILING WIRE. Worked for WW2 Aircraft, should work for RV. Lower band, longer wire.
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Vince, W6CD here - from Escondido CA (San Diego north county).

1995 Safari Trek class A motorhome, with a Jeep for a toad.

Kenwood 480 setup in the RV. Kenwood 2000 in the house.

Looking to improve the performance of the my RV antenna systems.

Thanks!
Vince
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