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DMR Class
One more announcement on the DMR Class
It will be held January 11th at Duvall Fire 10am – 1pm
It is a beginner’s class for DMR radios.
If you have not already indicated you want to attend please email me soon so I can add you to the students list.
Thank You,
Rowland
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Re: SnoVARC Emergency Net
Peter - Great! The nets are held on the COUGAR MOUNTAIN repeater 441.825 + (pl 103.5)
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-- ************************* Howard E. Mahran WA1HEM (425) 864 - 5104 *************************
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Re: SnoVARC Emergency Net
Peter Marchel
I hope to be on the radio. Showing my newbie status, what should I have my radio tuned into?
Peter KJ7GHW
From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 11:24 AM To: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io Subject: Re: [SnoVARC] SnoVARC Emergency Net
This is awesome Rowland! I hope that those seeing this here will plan on participating in this important learning exercise on Thursday at the 20:00 net.
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Re: SnoVARC Emergency Net
This is awesome Rowland! I hope that those seeing this here will plan on participating in this important learning exercise on Thursday at the 20:00 net.
-- ************************* Howard E. Mahran WA1HEM (425) 864 - 5104 *************************
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SnoVARC Emergency Net
SnoVARC Emergency Net Drill The next SnoVARC Radio Net on this Thursday November at 8 PM (20:00) will be different. It will be an emergency net drill reporting conditions within your environment after a simulated earthquake. I will serve as net control for this exercise. I will be using an abbreviated version of the normal net script titled “Emergency SnoVARC Net Script”. During this emergency net you will be requested to report the following items:
This next item is very important. Everyone taking part in this emergency net will record everything that is reported by each participant. This is good practice in case something was to happen to the net controller during an actual event. That way there is still an active information log to use as needed. If this was to happen then someone listening will need to step up and take over the net and continue with check ins. When the net is complete please make a simple report and email it too me for review. Use my email address at K7RWB@... . I have created a simple log sheet that I will attach to this email. You can make copies and use it or make your own. That is your decision. Net check-ins will be done without the usual alpha call sequence. I will call for the following in this order:
One thing to always remember during this net is when you make your report on the radio to speak “slowly and clearly” and use the phonetic alphabet for your call sign. Remember in a real event, things will be a little crazy and we would all feel pressure to make radio communications. We would all tend to speak fast and loudly. That is the worst mistake one could make. The person taking down the information must understand it the best they can so speaking slowly and clearly is extremely important. That is why I want everyone to copy down the information from each participant. It is a good lesson in listening. Remember this is a drill and I will announce that several times during the net so there is no confusion to those that might be listening. I hope many of you participate in this net as it will be a learning experience. Do not feel embarrassed if you make an error. That is why we do practice emergency nets like this so we can all learn from them. The more you participate the more comfortable you will be using the radio during events, nets and drills.
Thank You,
Rowland
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Re: Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
Lou Giliberto (KD7HCW)
Yes but you don't want your counterpoise to inadvertently become your house ground. 😊 A quick look at the link I posted, especially the first two pictures will explain why this can happen and how to avoid it.
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All of your house power, lightning and rf don't care if it's an rf ground or electrical ground. They will try to get to it. Be safe! 73 Sent from ProtonMail mobile
-------- Original Message -------- On Dec 12, 2019, 9:09 PM, Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM < wa1hem@...> wrote:
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Re: Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
Ah. After searching high and low I have figured out that I actually own this book on Kindle. So I can loan it to anyone who’s willing to read it on a Kindle or Kindle app on their laptop or phone or tablet.
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The T stake driver has been located.
-p W7PFB
73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!
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Re: Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
Ok. I’m now offering to loan an enticing pair of items:
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* T stake driver (once I find it in the garage) * ARRL book on grounding (once I find it in the studio) Offer open to any members of SNOVARC.
-p W7PFB
73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!
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Re: Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
Thanks everyone for the replies. To clarify I’m wondering if I need to ground the counterpoise to a grounding rod - not grounding for lightning protection, which, if I understand it correctly, is a different matter
-- ************************* Howard E. Mahran WA1HEM (425) 864 - 5104 *************************
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Re: Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
Lou Giliberto (KD7HCW)
I agree with everything Robin said. I'll add this. If you are going to ground, make sure you know what is being grounded and how. If you do it wrong, especially using multiple ground points without bonding, you will cause more problems than you solve including safety issues.
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Here's an overview of why we shouldn't haphazardly pound a rod into the ground, attach to the antenna, and call it good. http://w8ji.com/station_ground.htm Sent from ProtonMail mobile
-------- Original Message -------- On Dec 9, 2019, 10:06 PM, Robin Amundson < wa7cpa@...> wrote:
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Re: Group Restructuring
#announcement
Nice Job!
Thank You,
Rowland Brasch
Rowland Brasch K7RWB SnoValley Amateur Radio Club (SnoVARC)
From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kirt / K7KDW
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 2:27 PM To: Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM <wa1hem@...>; snovarc@snovarc.groups.io Subject: Re: [SnoVARC] Group Restructuring #announcement
Thanks Howard.
Kirt
From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> on behalf of Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM <wa1hem@...>
Looks good Kirt. Thanks for getting this done.
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Re: Group Restructuring
#announcement
Kirt White / K7KDW
Thanks Howard.
That first step complete and onto some more.
Kirt
From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> on behalf of Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM <wa1hem@...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 1:20 PM To: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io <snovarc@snovarc.groups.io> Subject: Re: [SnoVARC] Group Restructuring #announcement Looks good Kirt. Thanks for getting this done. -- ************************* Howard E. Mahran WA1HEM (425) 864 - 5104 *************************
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Re: Group Restructuring
#announcement
Looks good Kirt. Thanks for getting this done.
-- ************************* Howard E. Mahran WA1HEM (425) 864 - 5104 *************************
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Re: Attn Dale - Yaesu Ft-897 w/tuner, ps, and ldg meter in go box | QRZ Forums
Dale Smith <dale_smith@...>
Dang, that is nice! Too bd bonus time is 3x months away ... 😳
73,
Dale Smith Phone: +01-425-686-9304 http://www.linkedin.com/in/dalegsmith
KJ7GHU
On December 8, 2019 at 7:22 PM "Lou Giliberto (KD7HCW) via Groups.Io" <louis.giliberto@...> wrote:
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Re: Radio recommendations
Dale Smith <dale_smith@...>
Thank you for all the great recommendations. I'm going to keep it simple and have a dipole mounted at home and a dipole when I am out in the field. I am now leaning to the Yeasu.
73,
Dale Smith Phone: +01-425-686-9304 http://www.linkedin.com/in/dalegsmith
KJ7GHU
On December 8, 2019 at 4:31 PM Robin Amundson <wa7cpa@...> wrote:
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Re: Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
Dan Pflugrath
If you are using the ground rod as a lightning ground also then you are all on the right track.
If you are using it only as an RF ground the easy way is to buy a length of copper pipe, cut one end at a sharp angle and solder a hose adapter on the other. Attach it to your water supply and just push on it and work it into the ground. I did this for my End Fed Half Wave antenna and was easily able to get 8 feet into the ground. I think I found the idea on YouTube.
73, Dan KA7GPP
From: snovarc@snovarc.groups.io [mailto:snovarc@snovarc.groups.io] On Behalf Of Robin Amundson
Sent: Monday, December 9, 2019 10:06 PM To: snovarc@groups.io Subject: Re: [snovarc] Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
My first antenna on my KX3 was a wire tossed out the upstairs window with another wire along the baseboard. My KX3 puts out 15 watts barefoot. Now my station is in the basement, up to 500 watts out of the PA. Hillside vertical with starburst ground wires and a balun. All the work is done outside EXCEPT pounding in a ground rod outside the shack. I doubt 8 feet is possible in my location. It has been tried...I power down the entire shack, unplug, and disconnect the coax at the PA when the weather looks dicey. I am aware of a tower running 1.5K without all "necessary" ground rods. There are some horror lightning stories, houses burning down. Has that happened here?
So, with no ground rod are you prepared with a storm mitigation plan and willing to take your chances? If I lived in Florida, my answer would be different than living here. I will get a round tuit, perhaps this coming summer. Ward Silver, N0AX, wrote THE book on the subject, available through ARRL. He also had an "incident". Not sure any grounding measures are foolproof. It is all hypothetical because the power of lightning is pretty much beyond comprehension and unpredictable.
So, I say, don't put up more barriers to getting on the air than are necessary...
73, Robin, WA7CPA
On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 6:04 PM Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM <wa1hem@...> wrote:
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Re: Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
Robin WA7CPA
My first antenna on my KX3 was a wire tossed out the upstairs window with another wire along the baseboard. My KX3 puts out 15 watts barefoot. Now my station is in the basement, up to 500 watts out of the PA. Hillside vertical with starburst ground wires and a balun. All the work is done outside EXCEPT pounding in a ground rod outside the shack. I doubt 8 feet is possible in my location. It has been tried...I power down the entire shack, unplug, and disconnect the coax at the PA when the weather looks dicey. I am aware of a tower running 1.5K without all "necessary" ground rods. There are some horror lightning stories, houses burning down. Has that happened here? So, with no ground rod are you prepared with a storm mitigation plan and willing to take your chances? If I lived in Florida, my answer would be different than living here. I will get a round tuit, perhaps this coming summer. Ward Silver, N0AX, wrote THE book on the subject, available through ARRL. He also had an "incident". Not sure any grounding measures are foolproof. It is all hypothetical because the power of lightning is pretty much beyond comprehension and unpredictable. So, I say, don't put up more barriers to getting on the air than are necessary... 73, Robin, WA7CPA
On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 6:04 PM Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM <wa1hem@...> wrote: I'm about to toss up a random wire antenna. I'm wondering if I really need a full 8ft grounding rod or can I get a decent ground with something shorter. What say you Elmers?
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Re: Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
Rick Burns <kb7cin@...>
The T-Post Driver is the best way but by no means an easy effort. Wear ear protection and don’t be surprised if it just stops and won’t go further.
Rick Kb7cin
From: snovarc@groups.io [mailto:snovarc@groups.io]
On Behalf Of W7ABD
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2019 9:13 PM To: snovarc@groups.io Subject: Re: [snovarc] Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
Hi Howard, On 12/9/19 18:04, Howard E. Mahran / WA1HEM wrote:
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Re: Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
Dale Smith <dale_smith@...>
I weld if someone needs a weld done. Regards, Dale Smith
------ Original message------ From: Paul Butzi (W7PFB) Date: Mon, Dec 9, 2019 9:18 PM To: snovarc@groups.io; Cc: Subject:Re: [snovarc] Do I really needan 8ft ground rod? Don’t anyone buy a t post driver, borrow mine instead.
-p W7PFB
73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!
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Re: Do I really needan 8ft ground rod?
I also have post driver and will say ground radials don't hurt also.
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Ken W7ECK
On Dec 9, 2019, at 9:18 PM, Paul Butzi (W7PFB) <w7pfb@...> wrote:
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