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146.605 MHz signals
After listening to a bunch of audio samples on the internet I think I was wrong, it’s not DMR, it sounds more like DSTAR in simplex mode. If someone has DSTAR experience and can help me set up DSTAR o
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After listening to a bunch of audio samples on the internet I think I was wrong, it’s not DMR, it sounds more like DSTAR in simplex mode. If someone has DSTAR experience and can help me set up DSTAR o
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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146.605 MHz signals
I’m pretty sure what we’re hearing, at least on 146.605, is DMR. Here’s a recording of what DMR sounds like if you listen to it via analog FM: http://www.w2sjw.com/sounds/DMR_TDMA.mp3 The transmitter
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I’m pretty sure what we’re hearing, at least on 146.605, is DMR. Here’s a recording of what DMR sounds like if you listen to it via analog FM: http://www.w2sjw.com/sounds/DMR_TDMA.mp3 The transmitter
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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interference on 146.600
This is probably not ‘interference’ except in the sense that it’s interfering with my usual crossband setup. A little more info that I’ve sorted out today (transmissions have been intermittent all day
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This is probably not ‘interference’ except in the sense that it’s interfering with my usual crossband setup. A little more info that I’ve sorted out today (transmissions have been intermittent all day
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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interference on 146.600
On the WWARA bandplan, the frequency 146.600 is allocated to crossband repeater use. I’ve been using it, on and off, for crossband repeat to the Snovarc Cougar repeater or to the Bell repeater, to giv
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On the WWARA bandplan, the frequency 146.600 is allocated to crossband repeater use. I’ve been using it, on and off, for crossband repeat to the Snovarc Cougar repeater or to the Bell repeater, to giv
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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J-Pole antenna kits for 2m/70cm
I’m not wanting to shoot down a construction project, as I think they’re great fun. But just today I noticed this on Craigslist: https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/ele/d/redmond-dual-band-ham-radio-an
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I’m not wanting to shoot down a construction project, as I think they’re great fun. But just today I noticed this on Craigslist: https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/ele/d/redmond-dual-band-ham-radio-an
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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MCOM Meeting
Sadly I can’t make the meeting tonite although I am hugely interested in the material on the agenda. -p W7PFB 73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!
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Sadly I can’t make the meeting tonite although I am hugely interested in the material on the agenda. -p W7PFB 73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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SSTV from the ISS
My HT lets me record the audio. I played the audio back thru the HT speaker, which is certainly just about the lowest possible fidelity, and then ran CQ SSTV on my iphone with the mike held right near
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My HT lets me record the audio. I played the audio back thru the HT speaker, which is certainly just about the lowest possible fidelity, and then ran CQ SSTV on my iphone with the mike held right near
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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SSTV from the ISS
http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.com We will have a bunch of passes where we have a chance of picking it up. I learned about it with just a few minutes to put something together for a pass, jumped up and as
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http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.com We will have a bunch of passes where we have a chance of picking it up. I learned about it with just a few minutes to put something together for a pass, jumped up and as
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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Tonight's meeting
Did I pass? I absolutely did my very best! -p W7PFB 73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!
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Did I pass? I absolutely did my very best! -p W7PFB 73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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Premium/Expensive HTs vs Cheapo HTs
I don’t own one but a while ago I noticed the FT-60R pricing and thought “Wow, they might be losing to the Chinese on the absolute low price mark but they are winning on bang for the buck.” So I agree
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I don’t own one but a while ago I noticed the FT-60R pricing and thought “Wow, they might be losing to the Chinese on the absolute low price mark but they are winning on bang for the buck.” So I agree
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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Premium/Expensive HTs vs Cheapo HTs
Sadly, the answer to “Is there a difference between premium/expensive HT’s vs the Cheapo/Baofeng HT’s? is, yes. Differences in the order they occur to me: * premium HT’s tend to be waterproof or at le
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Sadly, the answer to “Is there a difference between premium/expensive HT’s vs the Cheapo/Baofeng HT’s? is, yes. Differences in the order they occur to me: * premium HT’s tend to be waterproof or at le
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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Learning CW
I left a set of CD’s for the Skilman method in the club shack, if someone wants to use them, they should go ahead and borrow them. I highly recommend lcwo.net (and in particular, the ‘morse machine’ p
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I left a set of CD’s for the Skilman method in the club shack, if someone wants to use them, they should go ahead and borrow them. I highly recommend lcwo.net (and in particular, the ‘morse machine’ p
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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Dipole Antenna Weights, coax anchor?
The dacron rope I’ve been using is: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZJ6LKA4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Roughly double the diameter of the paracord Shawn links to, and roughly do
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The dacron rope I’ve been using is: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZJ6LKA4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Roughly double the diameter of the paracord Shawn links to, and roughly do
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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RG8X PL-259 Connection
I use crimp style PL-259 connectors. Yes, I bought a ratcheting crimping tool. I’ve bought connectors from Vetco when I needed some in a hurry but I’ve also bought the DX Engineering connectors and fo
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I use crimp style PL-259 connectors. Yes, I bought a ratcheting crimping tool. I’ve bought connectors from Vetco when I needed some in a hurry but I’ve also bought the DX Engineering connectors and fo
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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Dipole Antenna Weights, coax anchor?
Ok, we are going to have to disagree on this. My 135’ OCFD is hung with a pulley on each end. I have gone out during windstorms and seen both counterweights moving, so I believe that arrangement minim
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Ok, we are going to have to disagree on this. My 135’ OCFD is hung with a pulley on each end. I have gone out during windstorms and seen both counterweights moving, so I believe that arrangement minim
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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High Wind Watch for Friday
Thanks for the heads up! -p
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Thanks for the heads up! -p
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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W7PFB-10 QSY
To accomodate some testing by Shawn K7ATA the frequency for W7PFB-10 has changed to 440.850. Downloading a new channel list in the Winlink client will get you the new frequency. -p W7PFB 73, Don’t for
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To accomodate some testing by Shawn K7ATA the frequency for W7PFB-10 has changed to 440.850. Downloading a new channel list in the Winlink client will get you the new frequency. -p W7PFB 73, Don’t for
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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Interesting Read About Water Issues After Earthquake.
The problems I see are: * earthquake disrupts water mains, which leak, so no water pressure = no water at your sink/toilet if you’re in Seattle. * if you are on city water (say Duvall or Woodinville o
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The problems I see are: * earthquake disrupts water mains, which leak, so no water pressure = no water at your sink/toilet if you’re in Seattle. * if you are on city water (say Duvall or Woodinville o
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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April 20 & 27 Ham Test Event & Calling VE Hopefuls
My credentials came today as well, so count me in also. Don’t we just have a splendid collection of VE’s now? Well done, all. -p W7PFB 73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!
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My credentials came today as well, so count me in also. Don’t we just have a splendid collection of VE’s now? Well done, all. -p W7PFB 73, Don’t forget to smile and have fun!
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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Giving Thanks
My view is this: It’s a forum for people who are interested in participating in the amateur radio community called SNOVARC. Community isn’t built by insisting that everyone agree on every issue. Commu
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My view is this: It’s a forum for people who are interested in participating in the amateur radio community called SNOVARC. Community isn’t built by insisting that everyone agree on every issue. Commu
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Paul Butzi (W7PFB)
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