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Title: My Shack
Post by: KC4UMO on May 02, 2007, 02:23:35 PM: Here it is.
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Title: My Shack
Post by: KC4UMO on May 17, 2007, 11:38:59 AM: Antennas
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Post by: crazy on May 17, 2007, 10:00:24 PM: Do you have much trouble with lightning striking the antennas? :blowup: Do you have a tv antenna up there as well? I think I would!
Title: My Shack
Post by: KC4UMO on May 18, 2007, 12:55:31 AM: Hi crazy. In 2000 I got hit real hard. Took out all my stuff including hand held radios that were setting in chargers. But where I am at now I have never had a problem.

And yes there is a tv antenna up as well along with a multi dipole aray antenna hanging in the trees behind tis pic. It is about 65 feet long.
The one you can see hanging on the pole (looks like a bunch of wires) is about 125 feet long.
Title: My Shack
Post by: KC4UMO on August 28, 2007, 06:54:19 PM: Shack remodeled.
Still some finishing up to do. Trim and so forth.
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Post by: crazy on August 29, 2007, 10:11:16 PM: Looks cool. But it is way too hot to be remodeling right now!
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Post by: KC4UMO on September 02, 2007, 09:27:33 PM: Hey, got air conditioning bro. All the work was inside.
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Post by: KC4UMO on December 04, 2007, 06:06:23 AM: more stuff
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Post by: WV6Z on January 04, 2008, 03:30:44 AM: Now THAT is a ham shack!
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Post by: WV6Z on January 04, 2008, 03:33:56 AM: Here\'s a few shots of my toys.....

The work in progress -
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/ku4my/ShelbySept1st2007015.jpg)

The current set up -
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/ku4my/Shack10-22-07001.jpg)
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Post by: KC4UMO on January 04, 2008, 09:14:19 AM: Thanks Tom,
You have some nice stuff also.
I like the Atlas 210.
I had one way before I got my ham ticket.
Used it for SWL.

Is that a TM-V7 I see?
I have one of those and the display went out. (as you can see in post #2) Last time I talked with Kenwood it was like 150 for the parts.

Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: WV6Z on January 04, 2008, 08:42:31 PM: Hi Buddy,

Yep that was the former set up behind the 210X...... FT-100D (fantastic little black balled rig that beats the socks off of it\'s alleged replacements) and a TMV7A.... never had an issue with the display on mine, even though the rig itself had been very highly abused before I rescued it and just in case, I did check into the cost of the screen replacement in the head and yeah, $150 is about right. Glad I never had to bother with that. I must have had the only remaining line free screen in the country that had not been replaced. :)
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Post by: KC4UMO on January 04, 2008, 09:14:01 PM: Kewl.
Well guess you are lucky eh?
Seems like every one I had talked to had this problem.
I bought mine used and really did not use it much. It had a couple of lines across it when I got it. Later when I decided to use it, lost it all.
Go figure.

I seem to be constantly changing and expanding the shack here. I think I need to take and upload some new pics.
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Post by: KC4UMO on January 05, 2008, 05:12:26 PM: more current photos
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Post by: KC4UMO on January 05, 2008, 05:25:42 PM: more
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Post by: KC4UMO on January 05, 2008, 05:27:14 PM: .
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Post by: KC4UMO on January 05, 2008, 05:31:43 PM: My sat antennas
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Post by: KC4UMO on January 05, 2008, 05:33:51 PM: tower
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Post by: WV6Z on February 12, 2008, 10:50:16 PM: I have made a minor change or two in the shack, the main one being the scissor microphone stand which makes it quite easy for shifting it out of the way and then bringing it straight back to the operating position, quite handy!

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/ku4my/TheShackJan152008003.jpg)
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Post by: WV6Z on February 12, 2008, 11:03:52 PM: t3H mobile operating position.....

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd302/wv6z/JANUARY2808014Modified.jpg)
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Post by: KC4UMO on February 22, 2008, 07:43:56 PM: nice install Tom
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Post by: WS2L on February 22, 2008, 11:25:26 PM: Unfortunately since I just moved to a new QTH a week ago my station is not fully/properly so I will wait a week or two until it is set up better. :sadnana:
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Post by: WV6Z on February 23, 2008, 12:02:30 AM: Great to see you Dave! :)
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Post by: KC4UMO on February 23, 2008, 12:18:14 AM: Hi Dave.
Get that station together :D
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Post by: K0DXC on February 23, 2008, 10:48:14 AM: Here we are... This is not an updated pic, just what is on my QSL Card, I have rearranged things a bit since this pic was taken.
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Post by: K0DXC on February 23, 2008, 10:53:20 AM: Nevermind, It\'s not letting me post an attactment. The server times out...
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Post by: K0DXC on February 24, 2008, 05:13:33 PM: Just look me up on my qrz callsign page, I have a picture of it there
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Post by: KC4UMO on February 24, 2008, 06:04:29 PM: Fixed that for ya Cal.
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Post by: K0DXC on February 24, 2008, 07:12:21 PM: Man, you can do EVERYTHING :arf2:
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Post by: KC4UMO on February 24, 2008, 07:50:38 PM: :adminpower:
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Post by: K0DXC on February 24, 2008, 07:54:21 PM: :LAME: .... :joke:
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Post by: K0DXC on February 24, 2008, 07:54:32 PM: Thanks Buddy
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Post by: WV6Z on April 04, 2008, 02:20:29 PM: My mobile install.

(http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd302/wv6z/th_FT857DInstall001A.jpg) (http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd302/wv6z/?action=view¤t=469626a6.pbw)

click on the picture
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Post by: KI4RVH on April 08, 2008, 12:47:56 AM: Nice install Tom. Real professional job!

73

Chris
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Post by: KI4RVH on April 08, 2008, 12:56:15 AM: I finally got around to cleaning up my shack. A special thanks to my wife (KI4SVE) for helping me get it cleaned and organized. Now if I can just keep it that way! I tried to post a pic. I can\'t get it to load right now. I think I need to resize it.

73

Chris
Title: Here it is!
Post by: KI4RVH on April 08, 2008, 01:01:59 AM: Lets try this. There should be a pic here.

73

Chris
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Post by: WV6Z on April 08, 2008, 01:13:43 AM: Very, very sharp Chris. Excellent neat set up indeed! :arf2:
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Post by: KE6SHJ on April 08, 2008, 05:58:12 PM: Will have photos someday. Of my gear that is not of me. I hate cameras. Nowhere will you find a photo of me. Heck Im so hidious looking that even my own reflection vomits..........:p :p :p :p :(
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Post by: KE6SHJ on April 08, 2008, 05:58:57 PM: Will have photos someday. Of my gear that is not of me. I hate cameras. Nowhere will you find a photo of me. Heck Im so hidious looking that even my own reflection vomits..........:p :p :p :p :(
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Post by: KE6SHJ on April 08, 2008, 06:00:53 PM: Will have photos someday. Of my gear that is not of me. I hate cameras. Nowhere will you find a photo of me. Heck Im so hidious looking that even my own reflection vomits..........:p :p :p :p :(
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Post by: KE6SHJ on April 08, 2008, 06:01:27 PM: Will have photos someday. Of my gear that is not of me. I hate cameras. Nowhere will you find a photo of me. Heck Im so hidious looking that even my own reflection vomits..........:p :p :p :p :(
Title: My Shack
Post by: KC4UMO on April 08, 2008, 09:03:57 PM: Took 4 post to say that???

:carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

Just kidding.
We seem to have a server problem tonight.
Title: My Shack
Post by: KC4UMO on April 08, 2008, 09:07:41 PM: Took 4 post to say that???

:carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

Just kidding.
We seem to have a server problem tonight.
Title: Whooas!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: KE6SHJ on April 08, 2008, 11:13:23 PM: Ok that is wierd. I checked it after I posted and only saw one, now there are 2 posts. I think you\'re rite Buddy, server is acting goofy!!!!!!!!!! :th_Smile-KnockKnock
Title: My Shack
Post by: crazy on April 09, 2008, 09:33:49 PM: These were the first posts I have ever deleted, that weren\'t mine. I feel like a King! Feels good, lol. I deleted about 3 I think. c ya, crazy
Title: My Shack
Post by: KC4UMO on July 12, 2008, 09:11:20 AM: Done a little rearanging in the shack over the past few weeks.
Got tired of all the radios being on top of each other. And with a concrete floor it was impossible to hold the dust down so I covered it.

By next week I will be adding a Yaesu FT-736r to the table.
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Post by: KI4RVH on July 12, 2008, 12:23:40 PM: Super nice set up Buddy. Looks great! Looks like you have an RS receiver. I had one of those when I was a kid. it was a good receiver. I should have never got rid of it.

73

Chris
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Post by: WV6Z on July 12, 2008, 12:26:04 PM: WOW! The shack revamp is FANTASTIC!!! :)
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Post by: KC4UMO on July 12, 2008, 12:27:09 PM: Thanks Chris.
I have two of those units. One is only parts now. It was in bad shape anyway and some major parts quit in the good one. So scraped the bad one to fix it. Still have some tiding up to do. Have to finsh the floor under the table but may wait a week.
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Post by: KC4UMO on July 12, 2008, 12:29:20 PM: Quote from: WV6Z;16356
WOW! The shack revamp is FANTASTIC!!! :)

And thanks Tom.
Seems the more I do the better I like it. :arf2:
Like to have some new rigs but dont have the :186: for it. So I keep usin the old stuff. Works anyway :)

Set up this way really is working out better. Not as cramped as before.
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Post by: KC4UMO on July 17, 2008, 09:30:39 PM: Got my FT 736r today. Man this rig is great!.
Hooked it up and made 2 beautiful contacts on AO-7.
I never heard my signal sound so good. Now to get the CAT connected.
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Post by: WV6Z on July 18, 2008, 04:23:44 AM: Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!
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Post by: KC4UMO on July 18, 2008, 10:45:33 AM: Thanks Tom,
The best part is there is no wear on any of the buttons. The inside is ver y clean. All screws are in place..
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Post by: KI4RVH on July 18, 2008, 05:39:55 PM: Man thats perty. I\'m sure you\'ll enjoy it!

73

Chris
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Post by: KC4UMO on July 20, 2008, 03:03:45 PM: Thanks Chris!
I have spend all week end trying to get this rig to control by sat program. Man it is a tough one!
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Post by: KC8TCQ on July 24, 2008, 07:10:34 PM: Here is my shack starting from the left a Workman (local company) 25A regulated powersupply, a cheap straight-key/oscillator, my Icom 706 (original model), MFJ Versa Tuner II. On top of the tuner is part of the portable collection.

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/webdoc/amateur%20radio/IMG_0014.jpg)
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Post by: KC4UMO on July 24, 2008, 09:04:14 PM: Keith,
Nice setup. That 706 will get the job done. What type of antennas you have?
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Post by: KF4FMT on July 24, 2008, 09:58:07 PM: I\'m jealous, somewhat, of all the nice shack setups. I don\'t have that much room for such setups. Anyone recommend or have ideas for setups in small areas? I currently live in a duplex and don\'t want to have any interference with my neighbors. Although if it effects the stereo they like to play loud all day long, I wouldn\'t mind.
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Post by: KC8TCQ on July 25, 2008, 07:58:16 AM: Quote from: Administrator;16436
Keith,
Nice setup. That 706 will get the job done. What type of antennas you have?

At this time I have a 10m omni also made by Workman (is actually an 11m base cut down for 10m), and a home brew 2m super j-pole. I will be hanging some wire for HF but have a small back yard so I am still working out what type/bands I\'ll be putting up.

The 706 has been working well, last year on Field Day I worked Fiji and Kwajalein on 20m with around 80 watts into a 20m dipole. On 10m I have worked 30 states as well as the UK and Vancouver B.C.
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Post by: m3jzt on August 05, 2008, 03:32:41 PM: Hi all Just a new member got the link from Toms forum....
Any how here are a few pics of mine...

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/M3JZT/Picture026.jpg)
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/M3JZT/Picture029.jpg)
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/M3JZT/Picture030.jpg)
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/M3JZT/Picture031.jpg)
(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/M3JZT/Picture032.jpg)
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Post by: KC4UMO on August 05, 2008, 03:39:12 PM: Welcome m3jzt,
Thanks for posting the pics. Although I can not see the pics here at work (firewall blocks photobucket) I will check them out when I get home.

Hope you enjoy! :)
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Post by: crazy on August 05, 2008, 07:14:34 PM: Nice setup!
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Post by: AB9QU on August 29, 2008, 02:28:28 PM: (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/billvet6/IMG_0248.jpg)

in the truck, FT 7800

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/billvet6/IMG_0395.jpg)
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Post by: KC4UMO on August 23, 2009, 04:48:57 PM: Changing with time.
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Post by: crazy on August 23, 2009, 10:54:19 PM: Good Lord Buddy, you have a heckuva setup! I am looking for a home CB, nothing fancy, but something that will pick up the local deer hunters. Got anything like that buried in the shack?

Glad to see ya back my friend. Drop by JP when ya get a chance. :music334:
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Post by: KC4UMO on August 25, 2009, 07:41:54 AM: Hey crazy,
I may have something laying around. I will take a look.

Yeah, I have a lot of junk.
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Post by: KC4UMO on August 25, 2009, 07:43:36 AM: Hey crazy,
I may have something laying around. I will take a look.

Yeah, I have a lot of junk.
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Post by: KC4UMO on October 11, 2009, 05:53:19 PM: My Yaesu\'s 101 E and F
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Post by: crazy on October 16, 2009, 11:09:45 AM: Quote from: crazy;16910
I am looking for a home CB, nothing fancy, but something that will pick up the local deer hunters. Got anything like that buried in the shack?

Quote from: KC4UMO;16912
Hey crazy,
I may have something laying around. I will take a look.

Any luck on finding a cb for me? Even a mobile, I would take anything, lol. Might get the wife interested if I get a home base and a mobile. Let me know what you have, and I will try to raise a little funds. Thanx Buddy
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Post by: KC4UMO on October 17, 2009, 08:23:24 PM: Quote from: crazy;16927
Any luck on finding a cb for me? Even a mobile, I would take anything, lol. Might get the wife interested if I get a home base and a mobile. Let me know what you have, and I will try to raise a little funds. Thanx Buddy

I got one you can have. You will have to get an antenna.. PM me you addy again and I will ship it top you the next time I send a bunch of stuff out.
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Post by: KC4UMO on January 15, 2010, 05:16:36 PM: more stuff
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Post by: KC4UMO on January 15, 2010, 05:23:48 PM: more
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Post by: KC4UMO on January 15, 2010, 05:31:12 PM: radios sitting waiting for room to get finished
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Post by: crazy on January 15, 2010, 05:36:58 PM: Quote from: KC4UMO;16928
I got one you can have. You will have to get an antenna.. PM me you addy again and I will ship it top you the next time I send a bunch of stuff out.

Somehoe I missed that , lol. I will pm you the info, and will pay the shipping soon. Thanx Bro!
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Post by: KI4RVH on January 25, 2010, 11:29:30 PM: Love that Drake Amp Buddy! When we gonna get on 80 and break it in? Talked to Tom last night on 80. Hope you are doing well.

Take care, Chris
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Post by: KC4UMO on July 16, 2013, 06:48:36 AM: More updated pics