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Found our new house

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 05:47 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnv4uh/found_our_new_house/

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Needed changes in ham radio?

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 09:57 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnzz8x/needed_changes_in_ham_radio/


What is a vital piece of equipment you think is missing or needs to be
improved in ham radio? 73 submitted by /u/sumo_tom
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Morse Code Laser

Posted: 30 Jun 2022 01:08 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vo31rx/morse_code_laser/


Hey yall. Was thinking of hooking a laser up to a straight key. Any recommendations on a good laser for this job? submitted by /u/jake9wi
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EFHW

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 07:07 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnwram/efhw/


I have an EFHW with a 130 wire in an inverted V configuration. For some
reason, I have not been able to "tune" it on the 80m band. I used to be
able to. How can I get that back? Is it a wire length issue? submitted
by /u/dbgreen
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Programming software for Icom ID-RP-2000 and RP-2C D-star repeater and controller

Posted: 30 Jun 2022 04:01 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vo5o5s/programming_software_for_icom_idrp2000_and_rp2c/


Where can I find this? Got the repeater second hand and it didnt come with
the disc. No to mention I dont have a CD drive in my PC. submitted by /u/Nobody417
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equipment question: rack case for go box?

Posted: 30 Jun 2022 04:01 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vo5o1v/equipment_question_rack_case_for_go_box/


Im in planning stages for a go-box (HF), and I believe I want a 6u rack
mount case, standard depth. Sooo ...
Theres the Gator GR-6L, which looks like a fine piece of kit. Its $300 new (rounding for ballpark comparison).
Thats fine, if I cant do better for less. I found a similar item from Sound Town for $200 ish (new). And on eBay there is a similar item that looks
like $130 (new), which actually includes the free shipping, and I suspect
it is unbranded but cant be sure.
I dont know how to critically evaluate the differences. I completely
understand "you get what you pay for" and am not unwilling to buy the
Gator. On the other hand, Im not a traveling musician, and I dont expect to beat up this case, and this is just a play project, so I would prefer
to "pay for what you need." On the other other hand, if I get a piece of
crap, then its not much fun.
So, does anyone out there have relevant experience with rack cases? Do I
have to worry about crappy latches, poorly tapped rack screw holes, and the like? What do I need to know that I dont know?
thx and 73 submitted by /u/greebo42
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EFHW 40-10 tuning question

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 05:47 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnv4qa/efhw_4010_tuning_question/


Please see the attached image. The feedline is mounted where I want it and
I have it as a slope up into a tree about 40 feet. The SWR is higher
slightly below the mhz I want it so Im thinking I need to fold back a
little at a time to get a good match. Is this correct?


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by /u/meglea2019
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Okay, which one of you did it?

Posted: 28 Jun 2022 10:18 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vn7t2l/okay_which_one_of_you_did_it/

submitted by /u/Spiced-Lemon
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Does someone know where I can grab a pl-259 female to sma female pigtail in Salt Lake City? Im taking scouts into the backcountry this afternoon and
left my pigtail to my jpole on the other side of the country. Thx. I am currently at grad square DN40an.

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 06:37 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vng0wj/does_someone_know_where_i_can_grab_a_pl259_female/


Seeking a suggestion for where to buy (today) an sma-f to pl-259 pigtail between Salt Lake City and Jackson Hole. submitted by /u/djuggler
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HF Wire antenna Recommendation

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 06:35 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnfzdn/hf_wire_antenna_recommendation/

submitted by /u/Saxman31
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Xiegu 6100 owners: would you recommend it? Is the overloading problem overblown?

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 11:09 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnm7m1/xiegu_6100_owners_would_you_recommend_it_is_the/


I want to upgrade from my FT-818 and am considering an IC-705 or the Xiegu 6100. Im leaning toward the Xiegu since the price is nice and I dont necessarily need all the features of the 705. However, K4SWLs (link below) mention of an overloading problem is giving me second thoughts.
Have you experienced issues with the front end overloading at all? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI_Jabr4yC4&t=444s submitted by /u/minorsecond
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What counterpoise length for a 66 ft speaker wire antenna?

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 01:15 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnp26p/what_counterpoise_length_for_a_66_ft_speaker_wire/


Hi,
I am planning to build my first antenna soon for an HF + 6m transceiver,
the Elecraft KX3. As a technician, I am interested in exploring the 40m -
6m bands. I want to build a basic "random wire" antenna for this purpose.
A nearby ham recommends ideally cutting the main line to 66 ft for these
bands, to lessen the burden on my KXAT3 tuner and get the most we can out
of the signals.
I can confirm with an impedance calculator (
https://mcandre.github.io/fluke/ ) that 66 ft ~ 2012 cm features low
impedance for these bands.
Various antenna guides strongly recommend including a counterpoise line
with the main antenna line. For propagation support purposes, and maybe grounding as well, not sure. I am curious to know why a counterpoise is recommended for random wire antennas. And what length to cut the
counterpoise to.
I read that unlike the main antenna radiator, the counterpoise should be shorter, and should be designed at a length that will not propagate well,
that it should feature some impedance. 35 ft ~ 1067 cm appears to feature
some impedance, at least for the 40m and 20m bands.
Should I select a 35 ft length of speaker wire to counterpoise the 66 ft
main wire? submitted by /u/n4jm4
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Ham radio cheat sheet for beginners

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 05:24 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnekca/ham_radio_cheat_sheet_for_beginners/


This post should be called "Ham radio cheat sheet for beginners" because Im
not calling you a dummy.
Topics in this article include charts and information on:
Technician class frequency privileges in ham radio
General class frequency privileges in ham radio
Common ham radio Q signals
Common ham radio repeater channel spacings and offsets
Your ham radio go kit10 handy ham radio websites https://www.dummies.com/article/technology/digital-audio-radio/ham-radio/ham-radio-for-dummies-cheat-sheet-207898/
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by /u/EnergyLantern
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Portable antenna kit - What is this mounting plate called?

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 08:59 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnyxuu/portable_antenna_kit_what_is_this_mounting_plate/


Im trying to put together a portable antenna system for working HF through
a multi-band vertical, but I need a mounting plate to stick on a camera
tripod to attach the antenna to something stable where its not practical to attach it directly to the back of the radio.
What is this kind of plate called? Ive been having a devil of a time
locating one to buy-- either as a starting point for a build or a complete solution. It seems that various versions of camera thread vertical antenna mounting plate just arent enough like what I want to give useful results. https://preview.redd.it/o5pvrbkmmo891.png?width=766&format=png&auto=webp&s=a68764f3e08f2cef51b1ce02b476caee07dde852
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by /u/ksink74
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What's this button do?

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 07:40 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnxet1/whats_this_button_do/


So I bought a radio recently and noticed it had an "M" button randomly,
When I press it, it displays "Line". I hold it, nothing. I press twice, it returns to regular radio. Im very curious as to what this means! The brand
is "HI-SS" and the model is "HI -10". Let me know if you know! submitted
by /u/keklion4444
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Where I work has a drawer full of 10 Motorola GP344 radios, fully working. Theyre unused so I was thinking of selling them and buying something more useful for the team. Looking for any idea what to ask for them?

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 06:14 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnfk59/where_i_work_has_a_drawer_full_of_10_motorola/

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DIY 2M Bandpass filter?

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 02:15 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnqhku/diy_2m_bandpass_filter/


Trying to find a design I can use for a 2M (146MHz) bandpass filter. Any
links you can share? submitted by /u/Dweller
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Would a copper-plated steel ground rod work for a vertical antenna?

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 10:41 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnlk7v/would_a_copperplated_steel_ground_rod_work_for_a/


Simple question: I bought a ground rod for use not in the ground, but
instead as the vertical portion of a vertical antenna. My worry is that,
even though it has a thick sized copper plating, the center is steel. Would
the magnetic properties of steel cause rf losses in the antenna? Thanks for
any help! submitted by /u/MaxBattleLizard
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Anyone familiar with rt73 Editor CPS?

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 02:53 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnrdi3/anyone_familiar_with_rt73_editor_cps/


I have a radioddity db25-d and have got the analog and aprs working fairly easily. I had DMR working for a bit one day, but i dont know what changed.
Ive since updated the firmware and switched to RT73 Editor, but still have
had no success. I just dont see anything that is incorrect as i understand
it.
If anyone is willing to help or review my codeplug, i posted it on Github submitted by /u/Academic-Associate91
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Box for installing LNA at rotor

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 02:20 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnqlki/box_for_installing_lna_at_rotor/


Hello, i am looking for a good waterproof box to put the switch and LNA
inside and mount it at the rotor of my dual yagi for Satellites. Does
anyone have any recommendetions. Preferrably with one or two holes for
cables. Plastic or metal. Is it wise to put both the UHF and VHF switches
and LNAs in the same box or should there be One for UHF and One for VHF. Preferrably it should also have a bracket for mounting on pole of variable diameter. submitted by /u/Reglarn
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Guitar amp picking up airwave signals

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 06:34 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vnfz27/guitar_amp_picking_up_airwave_signals/


I have a very inexpensive battery powered guitar amp, and it managed to
pickup live audio from a nearby university lecture. I’m not entirely sure
how this is possible as all the amp seeks at doing is amplifying my guitar.
I hope this is asked in the right thread, but, would anyone have an
explanation as to how this would be possible given the circuitry? Is my
cheap amp perhaps tampered with? submitted by /u/Puzzle_Tap9876
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Bands be happy

Posted: 28 Jun 2022 07:39 PM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vn4th3/bands_be_happy/


Wow 40 and 20 are active tonight! Im hearing stations from CA into OH, FL
into OH. 5x9. Its wonderful. submitted by /u/meglea2019
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Yaesu FT-60 Audio out to Recorder

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 03:41 AM PDT https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vncs5o/yaesu_ft60_audio_out_to_recorder/


Im trying to use the FT60 for satellite operation. I tried using the MH-34 speaker mic (which supposedly has a headphone out, but I cant get it to
work) to send to a Sony voice recorder.
Is there a way to get this to work? Use the FT60 microphone but have the
audio route to headphones/recorder via a splitter? submitted by /u/fsdigital12
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