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VIsiting Web sites and Forums / Upstate SC Amateur Radio
« on: February 16, 2008, 08:34:47 AM »
Thanks,
I will check it out
I will check it out
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Site Changes and suggestions / Add more smiles.
« on: February 16, 2008, 06:45:56 AM »
I used to have a large selection of smiles untill we redone the data base.
I will be adding more as we move along.
Can not remember where on this pc are those smiles!
2 added
:smileybaby: :bonk:
I will be adding more as we move along.
Can not remember where on this pc are those smiles!
2 added
:smileybaby: :bonk:
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Trivia And Games / the farmer and the hired hand
« on: February 16, 2008, 06:12:23 AM »
That was funny right there!
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Antennas and Towers / Another Home brew 6 meter antenna
« on: February 15, 2008, 06:00:50 PM »
Was not much going on at home today. So I was in the shack on 20 meters.
And looking at my home brew 6 meter rig when it dawned on me.
I need a good antenna for this.
So I grabbed my calculator, tape measure and a pile of tubing.
Did this on the fly. Just wanted to see what I could come up with.
Sort of an old school antenna.
The elements are from old cb antennas. The clamps are from a discount store. The aluminum angle pieces came from exess door frames.
Boom- 1 1/2 X 16
Elements- 5\' X 3/4 with tapered down tubes.
Ref= 115 1/2 in
Driven= 111 in
D1 = 106 1/2 in
D2 = 102 in
D3 = 97 1/2 in
D4 = 93 in
Spacing is 34 1/2 inches all but the last director. It is 45 inches.
Feed: Gamma Match
Tube is 14 inches.
Center conductor from RG-8 is 15 inches.
Gamma is made but not yet installed.
Will install in the morning and start testing
And looking at my home brew 6 meter rig when it dawned on me.
I need a good antenna for this.
So I grabbed my calculator, tape measure and a pile of tubing.
Did this on the fly. Just wanted to see what I could come up with.
Sort of an old school antenna.
The elements are from old cb antennas. The clamps are from a discount store. The aluminum angle pieces came from exess door frames.
Boom- 1 1/2 X 16
Elements- 5\' X 3/4 with tapered down tubes.
Ref= 115 1/2 in
Driven= 111 in
D1 = 106 1/2 in
D2 = 102 in
D3 = 97 1/2 in
D4 = 93 in
Spacing is 34 1/2 inches all but the last director. It is 45 inches.
Feed: Gamma Match
Tube is 14 inches.
Center conductor from RG-8 is 15 inches.
Gamma is made but not yet installed.
Will install in the morning and start testing
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Trivia And Games / Humor: Photos, LOL Cats, Jokes \'n\' Stuff (keep it clean!)
« on: February 15, 2008, 07:49:19 AM »
Those were great. I seen a few of them. But all are classic!
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Entertainment / Entertainment?!?! How About HAWT! Chix?!
« on: February 15, 2008, 07:30:20 AM »
dem thar girlz maken my mouth water
Tom, I think da one on da right is waving at me.
Tom, I think da one on da right is waving at me.
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Oscar Satellite talk / homebrew 70cm oscar yagi
« on: February 15, 2008, 07:28:47 AM »
The computer model shows 16 db of gain front to back.
I use a radio shack rotor for azimuth and on top of it I have an Alliance U100 turn sideways. This allows me to adjust elevation.
With the bit of a blunt pattern due to the last 2 directors being longer that they should be, it allows me to just be close and not dead on the bird.
I have made about 35 contacts with this antenna so far.
On the ssb birds you need a little more "umpt" so to say. This one is a winner and a keeper. The easy sats (FM) this is not needed. They are low in orbit.
What I like about the antenna is the simple feeding. Gamma matches are the easy match to build. Plus the 2 equal 75 ohm stub harness is no biggy to make.
I use a radio shack rotor for azimuth and on top of it I have an Alliance U100 turn sideways. This allows me to adjust elevation.
With the bit of a blunt pattern due to the last 2 directors being longer that they should be, it allows me to just be close and not dead on the bird.
I have made about 35 contacts with this antenna so far.
On the ssb birds you need a little more "umpt" so to say. This one is a winner and a keeper. The easy sats (FM) this is not needed. They are low in orbit.
What I like about the antenna is the simple feeding. Gamma matches are the easy match to build. Plus the 2 equal 75 ohm stub harness is no biggy to make.
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Want Adds / Wanted Yaesu FT-726R 6m module
« on: February 15, 2008, 07:13:15 AM »
Thanks for asking. It is finished and works like a charm.
That project went like a dream.
Only reason I want another is so I can have all mode.
Thanks for the link.
I found a guy on qth.com selling a whole set up (726) I emailed him and asked if he sale the 6 meter mod. He said make an offer.
That project went like a dream.
Only reason I want another is so I can have all mode.
Thanks for the link.
I found a guy on qth.com selling a whole set up (726) I emailed him and asked if he sale the 6 meter mod. He said make an offer.
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Entertainment / testing
« on: February 15, 2008, 07:10:24 AM »Quote from: WV6Z;15021
Did we pass?
I am afraid to say, We did! :arf2:
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Oscar Satellite talk / homebrew 70cm oscar yagi
« on: February 14, 2008, 11:36:16 AM »
Next I will show how the build the 2 meter yagi.
Coming soon
Coming soon
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Want Adds / Wanted Yaesu FT-726R 6m module
« on: February 14, 2008, 05:38:24 AM »
Thanks for that info. I will give them a try.
Just can not see going out a buying a 6 meter rig at the moment.
I love mu old yaesu stuff.
Just can not see going out a buying a 6 meter rig at the moment.
I love mu old yaesu stuff.
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Announcements / Board Rules
« on: February 13, 2008, 10:51:04 AM »
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2-No personal attacks
3-No copy righted material or files posted
4-Post in appropriate forum
5-No vulgar material, porno, ect
6-Personal attacks will get you banned.
7-No spam. If you are here to advertise you will be banned. Suspect names and emails will be banned for suspicious. If you are legit then email webmasters@gokarters.com to state you identity. Spammers will not be tolerated.
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Announcements / Ham Radio Forums
« on: February 13, 2008, 06:56:41 AM »Quote from: WV6Z;14997
Hey, three of them look like good choices.....
I have to wonder, which one is the bad choice
:blowup:
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New member welcome / Crumbs?!?!
« on: February 13, 2008, 05:55:45 AM »
Thats sweet bro. Nice gokart 
Guess you can tell about the forum. It started off as a gokart site years ago. Changed with the times, but never changed the url.
Guess you can tell about the forum. It started off as a gokart site years ago. Changed with the times, but never changed the url.