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bit of history a few decades ago 😉 I was building my own antennas for am and ssb and life got in the way, wanting to get back into this, I am studying for my exam, and picked up the bf-f8hp radio to listen ( only for now, I know not to transmit ) is there anything that is open to listen to? Current plan is for my son in law to also study for his license as well, bringing the whole family into this. I think I have figured out how to manually program it but I am only getting oc…
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    Come to the next meeting on August 21st. It's easier to talk than text. Listen to 147.100 in Quitman on Wednesday nights at 7pm for the net.
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I hope we have a lot of check-ins tonight on the net at 7pm! I, unfortunately, will not be able to join you. I'm doing the J-O-B thing. 73 all!!
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Featured Meeting Information We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:00 A.M at the Quitman Nutrition Center is located at 1310 Beulah Street in Quitman, TX. We hold testing sessions after every meeting. Please contact Larry Lorton at 972-722-5533 to make an appointment. We hold a weekly net ever...
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The ISS is coming over tonight...I can't remember if it is 145.800 or it's changed. Help
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    As the ISS climbs above your horizon, because of doppler-shift, listen on 145.805. Switch to 145.800 as the ISS approaches zenith. Switch to 145.795 as the ISS drops toward the other horizon. You'll know when to switch frequency when the audio gets bad…
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    8 contacts in just a little while including 3 new states and 6 of the 13 Colonies special event stations. I think I'll keep it.
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A few random shots from Wood County ARA Field Day 2021.
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    Good job Hal except the guy in the green shirt 🙂
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4:1 QRP Balun with a 220 ohm load. SWR readings from 10 meters to 160 meters. Toroid is a T140-43 mix wound with 20ga door bell wire.
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A few photos from Field Day 2021.
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    Well done!
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Decided to build a few transformers today. Pictured top to bottom is a 1:1,9:1,49:1 and a QRP 49:1.
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    I have been thinking about building one and running the wire out over the trees behind my place and over that pound what do you think
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      Billy Parrish thank you sir I will be back over there later
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        Myron Balchin Sr Here's a 9:1 for a random wire end fed.
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    I'll be visiting later this afternoon 73 de K5LPH
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Copies will be available at the meeting Saturday.
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    Say Hi to all the Lone Star Community Response Team when you see them.
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    See you there!
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It's gonna be HOT so be careful and pay attention to yourself and those around you.
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Question: Is the meeting tomorrow at the Nutrition Center or somewhere else?
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    It is at the Nutrition Center
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      Thank you, Larry. I can only stay a short time, as I have a work obligation at my American Legion post tomorrow.
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this guy says they ain’t so bad…you get what you pay for.
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    I have one. It's an OK radio to throw in a motorcycle saddlebag and it works when you need it to, but it's not my primary HT.
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Field Day planning meeting at the park this evening.
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Ladies and gentlemen,
I have a W.A.Q.
Ok, I've heard of turning on the radio 3 times a day for 3 minutes....
What time do I start?
Because if you do it at 0600 and I do it at 0700...we will not hear each other.
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    Nevermind...
    I found it
    But ill try my local repeaters should a shtf situation happen instead of channel 3
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      Are you familiar with Amateur Radio Emergency Services?
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    I heard ya on the net tonight Hal.
    Nice to hear ya sir!
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Good news...Tyler, Texas NOAA Weather Radio is back on the air. #Txwx #NWR #NOAAWeatherRadio
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    Say Hi to all the Lone Star Community Response Team when you see them.
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    See you there!
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