Here is the build instructions for a resonant EFHW. For my home QTH antenna with my 100 watt FT-450D I use two cores which ups the efficiency of the transformer. I used 14 gage wire to wind the transf

Hey hiya snovarcians, I have a couple of Sony ICF-SW7600GR radios I keep for emergency receivers. I have an external antenna jack and thought of making a simple dipole. I have ferrite beads on every s

Rowland asked if adding a reflector below his 80m OCFD would improve NVIS performance on 80m. A bit more than a 2dBi improvement at 90 degrees. That’s with the reflector length optimized for gain. The

Last night Rowland had an excellent question about how a 135’ OCFD antenna would work for NVIS, given that he’s made plenty of DX contacts using his OCFD. This morning I ran some simulations of a 135

Not sure if I sent this out or not but here it is again. A Sandiego ARES group created some nice YouTube videos on Winlink. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-7mirT-kjfs84FQzLr-qv066Kl94rtYM Tha

A reminder that SnoVarc will have its normal monthly meeting this Thursday 4-2 for the first time online! Business meeting starts at 18:15 Elmer session starts at 19:00 Easily join the meeting at join

This is all I found http://www.arrl.org/field-day Thanks, Rowland

Hi All, I am looking to borrow a 1/2" MPT size thread tap to clean out some threads on my RV water heater water connections. Checked at Duvall hardware and they do not carry one. Please let me know if

Ben has been so kind to loan me a tap. Thank yo everyone...! Thanks, Rowland

Hello SnoVarcians, For the trial run conference call/video session on Tuesday, March 31 at 19:00 below is a quick "how-to" for accessing the FreeConferenceCall.com session. 1) Have a decent internet c

Having a time machine will probably help a lot as well. :-D Did you mean march 31st, perchance? --Shawn --K7ATA

I have just built myself a new Gator Go Box. I thought I would share how I built mine to give some ideas to anyone who is building or modifying their Go Box. How I built mine and the part I used are a

All of you that are trying to figure out what conference call software to use, thank you for your time and effort. As a favor to me and the club, please do not set up any new accounts. I would like to

Hello everyone: I hope all of your all well and finding ways to keep happy staying at home. After conferring with many of you, and listening to the success of other ham radio clubs, I talked with Howa

FYI, Fabrice was great to work with. When I need to re-stock my QSL cards I will order again from him. 73, Robin,WA7CPA Hi Robin, I hope you and your family are doing well. I am launching a new offer

Anymore discussion on any additional nets that have been recently suggested? Thanks, Rowland

Hello All, If you would like to learn more about Winlink, the San Diego ARES group has uploaded 24 training videos that you can view for free on YouTube. Please follow the link here: https://www.youtu

I was going though my shack today doing some cleaning and came across my copy of the National Interoperability Field Guide (NIFOG) and realized my copy was an older version (2011). I went online to Ho

You probably assumed that, but someone asked. Field Day is still up in the air. Stay well all. Irvina

All, Here is an immediate way to connect with each other and hams from another club or clubs. I know tonight I am ready for some social connection. Here is a great opportunity! 73, Robin, WA7CPA 12 mi