SOARA Saturday Technet Log

SOARA Saturday Technet Log

Every Saturday tech net starting 9am, until we can meet again, 147.645, 224.640, and 447.180 repeaters

Questions or answers. Try to keep your turn to 3 minutes or less.

7/17/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. NH7WG, Bruce
   1. menus on different Icom radio, similar but not identical
4. K7KCE, Joe
   1. Small MLA, maybe limit to 10-20 watts
   2. https://www.loop2er.cz/book-magnetic-loop-antennas-5th-edition
   3. https://www.66pacific.com/calculators/small-transmitting-loop-antenna-calculator.aspx
5. K6EEE, Jim
6. WB6RDO, Bud
7. AE6H, Ray
8. KM6FOY Bill
9. NR6E, Mikkel
10. AJ6LU, Harald
11. KR6J, Kenan
12. W6EDT, Dale
13. K6UMB, Tom
14. K6RBS, Richard

7/3/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
   1. SOARA Saturday 7/24 at Gilleran Park
   2. topics?
      1. Tinysa spectrum analyzer and instrumentation
      2. NanoVNA
      3. Setup a HF rig
      4. Maybe setup a SDR too.
3. AI6WE, Mike
4. N6TIK, John
   1. learn CW, Code quick
   2. try starting at 20 wpm, train ear to rhythm
   3. 60% copy / 40% transmit
   4. practice daily, 30 minutes
5. W6EDT, Dale
   1. High voltage diff probes oscilloscopes?
6. NISPW, Mike
   1. Field day postmortem
      1. generator and power supply fixed
      2. discuss at next meeting
7. KM6FOY, Bill
8. AE6H, Ray
9. K7KCE, Joe
10. NH7WG, Bruce

6/19/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. NH7WG, Bruce
   1. which antenna am I using on the roof?
      1. ohm, disconnect coax, short one end, see which one is shorted with ohm meter.
      2. use vna, disconnect all antennas and then measure one connected at a time
      3. x low power sniffer
      4. led on antenna, maybe neon bulb?
4. N1SPW, Mike
   1. Testing during field day?
      1. Definite maybe, contact k6uvr@soara.org
5. AI6WE, Mike
   1. fer-rite chokes affects antenna?
      1. choke reduces common mode current
      2. if off center fed antenna, feed line could be part of antenna, then choke may make a difference, take measurements with a VNA to verify
6. AE6H, Ray
7. K7KCE, Joe
8. W6EDT Dale
9. AI6CG, Mark
10. KR6J, Kenan
    1. PCB design, what software
       1. KiCad, open source, free
       2. Eagle,  4 layers free
       3. Pads, expensive
11. KM6FOY, Bill
12. K6RBS, Richard
    1. need ham radio 440 comms for MV fireworks event, email Charlie wa6ruz@soara.org
13. KN6HI, Steve
    1. counterpoise
       1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterpoise_(ground_system)
    2. ground radials
       1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radial_(radio)

6/12/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
   1. triodes, 3-500z what are differences?
   2. ceramic likely to last longer due to better seal at pins
3. N6TIK, John
   1. wall warts
      1. Parasitic current, yes, get a kill-a-watt to measure current, wattage etc.
      2. RF radiation
         1. will radiate based on quality
         2. different noise with load vs no load
      3. Inline rocker switch outlet
         1. plug in wall wart
         2. just flick rocker switch for each outlet to save parasitic power
4. K7KCE, Joe
   1. LoRa, how to send call sign?
      1. if within power requirements, no callsign requirements needed
      2. if amateur radio amplification, send call sign as ASCII comment
      3. 1 watt at 900MHz or less, likely okay
      4. 400MHz may need a license
      5. Key is not to interfere with others
5. W6EDT, Dale
   1. feed point impedance for an off center fed dipole, vertically polarized, how to calculate?
      1. perhaps just measure it empirically.
6. AE6H, Ray
7. KM6FOY, Bill
8. NR6E, Mikkel
9. KI6LOM, Jim
10. N1SPW, Mike
11. KK6CUR, Kevin

6/5/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6GQO, Monte
   1. RIT, adjust RX frequency separately from TX frequency
4. KN6GAM, Matt, Firewatch
5. W6EDT, Dale
   1. DC high voltage, current limited
      1. use to test HV caps, insulated enclosure
   2. GPS 10 MHZ oscillators
6. K6MSM, Mike
   1. Bad barrel connector,
      1. Possible causes: insulation installed incorrectly, bad crimp, insulation creeping into connection adding capacitance, short, open.
7. AE6H, Ray
8. NH7WG, Bruce
9. KB0J, Larry
10. KR6J, Kenan
11. K7KCE, Joe
12. AI6WE, Mike
13. KK6CHF, Jeff
14. N1SPW, Mike
15. K6RBS, Richard

5/29/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
   1. Old linear amplifier refurbish checklist (not a complete list)
      1. Get Elmer help if you never did this before!
      2. Stand on a rubber insulating mat, high voltages are dangerous!
      3. Be careful with high voltages, be sure to unplug amplifier from outlet and let the high voltages dissipate.
         1. High voltages are dangerous! Let voltages dissipate to zero.
         2. Properly test voltage safety with a high voltage probe & meter
            1. Check tube anode voltage, use a bleeder resistor to ground,
               1. 2 watt, 10-100 ohms, never short tube anode directly to ground. (otherwise you may damage tube)
         3. Never touch anything metal inside a linear amplifier until you test voltage levels.
      4. Dust it out, clean it
         1. dirt and contaminants could enable arcing
      5. Check plastic parts for aging, cracks, wear
         1. replace plastic parts as needed
      6. Check old capacitors
         1. Caps on input may need replacement, test input good SWR
      7. If you wake up across the room on the floor, go back and reread high voltage safety. If you didn’t wake up. Well, I hope you have good insurance for your family.
3. AJ6EE, Kevin
4. AE6H, Ray
5. K6UVR, Steve
6. K6MSM, Mike
7. KI6LOM, Jim
8. W6EDT, Dale
   1. ladder line have different impedances, why? 300 ohm, 600ohm
   2. some build their own ladder line, trying to not be part of the radiator
9. K7KCE, Joe
10. NR6E, Mikkel
11. KN6FOA, Michel
12. K6RBS, Richard
13. AJ6LU, Harald

5/15/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AE6H, Ray, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. WA6LDI, Phil, going to the candy store
4. WB6RDO, Bud
   1. corroded aluminum antenna, how to take apart
      1. carefully try heat
      2. cold like ice for the opposite tube
      3. strap between each side to make an electrical connection
   2. Assembling
      1. clean aluminum joint well
      2. Burndy, PENETROX A
5. W6EDT, Dale
   1. what publications do you subscribe?
   2. QRZ, QEX,
   3. Radio club of America, Papa Systems emails
   4. GQRP / Sprat published quarterly
   5. QRP ARCI, qrp quarterly
   6. CQ magazine
   7. Nuts & Volts
   8. Elektor
   9. https://circuitcellar.com/
6. N6JCN, Jim
7. KR6J, Kenan
8. KM6FOY, Bill
9. K7KCE, Joe
10. KK6CHF, Jeff
    1. JS8CALL conversational mode
    2. http://js8call.com/
11. NH7WG, Bruce

5/8/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. K7KCE, Joe
   1. call sign when tuning required?
      1. Heiko, yes callsign at end of tuning
      2. Mikkel,  maybe not necessary when tuning, I think???
      3. Jeff, < signal broken up on 70cm >, switched to 2m much better.
      4. Richard, some wiggle room, polite and nice to do it. brief transmission to make adjustments to station probably okay.
4. W6EDT, Dale
   1. legal limit tuners, why do you prefer one over another?
      1. K6RBS, requirements, price, ladder line, bands supported MFJ-976
      2. WA6ED, bought MFJ-962D used, seems to work
      3. AD6OI, MFJ-986
5. NR6E, Mikkel
6. AE6H, Ray
7. KM6FOY, Bill
   1. Bluetooth, freq hopper, multiple frequencies, range, microphone ear piece 2.5mw
8. K6RJO, Rich
9. NH7WG, Bruce
   1. Chameleon, emcom III antenna, 80-10M
      1. https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-emcomm-iii-portable
10. N1SPW, Mike
11. KR6J, Kenan
12. KN6NOV, Ray
13. K6RBS, Richard
14. KK6CHF, Jeff
15. K2DNA, Ramon
    1. Can you use your wife’s call sign? If wife at control point yes. Otherwise, no.

5/1/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
   1. ID-5100 with bluetooth UT133A & Pryme BTH 600-IC
3. AJ6EE, Kevin
4. AE6H, Ray
   1. What is the simplex activity today? 9am RACES ARES simplex testing, IDEC, SET Test
5. KB0J, Larry
6. AJ6LU, Harald
7. K6LMR, Lou
8. K7KCE, Joe
   1. beaconing on a IC4100, monitoring 70cm,
      1. try Facebook forum on DSTAR beaconing
   2. Laguna DSTAR repeaters, linked? no
      1. DSTAR net Wed at 8pm & reflector 88 which belongs to Brian
9. K6NOV, Ray
   1. MFJ & Diamond telescoping antennas for HT
10. K6RBS, Richard
11. KE6BNS, Jeff
12. KE6GQO, Monte
13. NR6E, Mikkel

 

4/24/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. K7KCE, Joe
   1. No ground plane needed, how it works?
      1. Mikkel
         1. maybe an end fed dipole
         2. heavy metal base
      2. Ray
         1. comet antenna makes one requiring no ground plane
         2. stick with common brands like comet or diamond
      3. Bill
         1. CR320a mag mount on metal plate
         2. some antennas will work with mag mounts some wont. Be careful what you buy
4. W6EDT, Dale
   1. g5rv Antenna tuner with a linear amplifier, Palstar tube amp
   2. Mikkel
      1. Tunes with amp in bypass, then adjust with amp at low power
   3. Sunday solar storm, necessary to disconnect antenna?
      1. if you have a lightning arrester?
      2. maybe time to get on and experiment?
      3. if lightning nearby, good to disconnect antennas.
5. AE6H, Ray
6. NR6E, Mikkel
7. KM6FOY, Bill
8. W6VDV, Vern
9. KR6J, Kenan
10. WB6HRO, Joe
11. K6RBS, Richard
12. AJ6EE, Kevin

4/17/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
   1. analog wattmeters different, needs to be calibrated
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. KR6J, Kenan
   1. dBd, dBi, 35w, 13dBd antenna gain
4. KM6FOY, Bill
5. NR6E, Mikkel
6. KB0J, Larry
7. K7KCE, Joe
8. KK6CHF, Jeff
9. KN6FOA, Mitchel
10. KE6GQO, Monty

4/10/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
4. KM6FOY, Bill
5. AI6WE, Mike
6. W6EDT, Dale
   1. roof off, long Ethernet runs, inside conduit, coax in conduit?
   2. fiber, keep it clean.
7. K7KCE, Joe
   1. use wifi or fiber
   2. SFP’s can generate hash
   3. Ethernet cables radiates hash
   4. Links to K9YC website links
      1. K9YC
      2. K9YC

4/3/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
   1. Use seamless aluminum gutters as antenna? end fed or loop?
   2. Stainless fittings, conductive grease
   3. Do I need a ground?
3. AE6H, Ray
   1. What repeaters to use when on the road? 15 North, 10 East? etc.
   2. Try repeater book, ARRL CD, websites
4. AJ6EE, Kevin
5. AI6WE, Mike
6. KM6FOY, Bill
   1. How to get PL tone from the radio?
   2. Search for RK-560, frequency and CTCC / DCS decoder
7. K7KCE, Joe
   1. Radio in truck, what works and doesn’t work?
      1. Power directly from battery, fuse both + & –
      2. Use ground from battery and not chassis to avoid ground loops
      3. Comet or diamond fold over antenna
      4. Havis auto power off. https://customers.havis.com/
      5. Automatic power off set to something (APO)
      6. Careful on battery drain on HF while engine not running.
8. N1SPW, Mike
   1. OC radio control club, Murray center closed to end of year 2021.
9. KR6J, Kennith
10. KB0J, Larry
11. N6RRV, Scott
12. NY6I, Charles
13. K6RJO, Rich
14. K6RBS, Richard
15. KN6FOA, Mitchel

3/27/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
4. KM6FOY, Bill
5. KN6CXD, Mike
6. K7KCE, Joe
7. W6EDT, Dale
   1. Open bands? how to find?
      1. tune in & listen
      2. dx spots, dx watch
      3. idxcluster, free
      4. psk reporter
8. KR6J, Kenan
9. KB0J, Larry
10. K6EEE, Jim
    1. Icom 51a plus, hard reset, restore reflectors?
11. AI6WE, Mike

3/20/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
   1. https://www.radioanalog.com/ptrx-7300/
   2. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2767819
      1. MK4 sniffer case
3. W6EDT, Dale
   1. Coupling from HF TX to other antennas
   2. dipole to diamond x510, +17-20dB
4. KB6POE, Richard
5. KK6CHF, Jeff
6. KM6FOY, Bill
7. K7KCE, Joe
8. NH7WG, Bruce
9. AJ6LU, Harald
10. AE6H, Ray
11. K6EEE, Jim
12. K6RBS, Richard
13. K6WHC, Scott
14. N6RRV Scott

3/13/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
4. W6INE, Erik
   1. on echolink
5. K6WHC, Scott
6. KI6LOM, Jim
7. N6RRV, Scott
8. K6RJO, Rich
9. KM6FOY, Bill
10. KR6J, Kenan
11. W6EDT, Dale
    1. tin copper flex weave wire,
12. K6RBS, Richard
    1. 10M open!
13. AJ6EE, Kevin
14. NR6E, Mikkel
15. K6EEE, Jim
16. AI6WE, Mike

3/6/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. N6TIK, John
   1. APRS turning off notifications
4. K7KCE, Joe
   1. Synthesized radios? non-crystal for each frequency, anything with a PLL type frequency source
   2. Kenwood TMD-710, wants display & APRS
5. K6UVR, Steve
   1. Optics to see whilst soldering
      1. USB digital microscope
      2. AmScope 7x-90x
      3. lens over camera on cell phone
      4. lighted lamp magnifier with large lens, mounted video camera to big screen monitor
      5. dentist binocular glasses with led illumination $12 Jewelry magnifiers
      6. Amscope with an articulating arm, working distance important
6. W6EDT, Dale
7. AE6H, Ray
8. KM6FOY, Bill
9. K6FTL, Alex
10. NY6I, Charles
11. AJ6EE, Kevin
12. K6WHC. Scott
13. KR6J, Kenan
14. K6RJO, Rich
15. N6RRV, Scott
16. K6RBS, Richard

2/27/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. KC7CKI, Aaron
   1. Injector noise in diesel pickup?
   2. sound varies slightly with throttle
   3. K9YC
   4. http://k9yc.com/2018Cookbook.pdf
   5. https://palomar-engineers.com/
4. K7KCE, Joe
   1. Son talking on radio without license
   2. Similar to guest on GOTA station, use father’s call sign, father (control operator) must be physically present.
5. AJ6LU, Harald
   1. RFI jump through coax cable to another in a conduit about 12 inches or so.
6. KM6FOY, Bill
7. K6RJO, Rich
8. NH7WG, Bruce
9. AE6H, Ray
10. W6EDT, Dale
11. N6RRV, Scott
12. KK6CHF, Jeff
13. KR6J, Kennon
14. K6WHC, Scott
15. NR6E, Mikkel
16. KN6HI, Steve
17. K6RBS, Richard

2/20/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
   1. Tiny Spectrum Analyzer, portable, TFT, battery
   2. www.tinysa.org
   3. not the same as tinyvna!
   4. Beware of counterfeits! see website
3. AJ6LU, Harald
4. K7KCE, Joe
5. AJ6EE, Kevin
6. WD6E, Mike
7. KN6CXD, Mike
8. KM6FOY, Bill
   1. dipole antenna, inverted V
   2. height off ground important to radiation pattern
   3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipole_antenna
9. N6TIK, John
   1. antenna and valley of skyscrapers
10. KK6CHF, Jeff
    1. 1/4 wave vertical, random length 9:1 transformer (balun?)
    2. used antenna analyzer, found where it is tuned
    3. has anybody used an antenna without a tuner?
11. W6BOT, Rich
    1. tuner protects radio by matching impedance
12. K7COH, Cliff

2/13/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. W6EDT, Dale
   1. How do you ground your shack? electrical, RF, lightning protection
4. AE6H, Ray
   1. Midway, 7.250, 14.320 MHz
5. KN6FOA, Mitchel
6. KM6FOY, Bill
7. K6RJO, Rich
8. K7KCE, Joe
9. KK6CHF, Jeff
10. N6TIK, John
11. AI6WE, Mike
12. K6TJO, Tim
13. K6WHC, Scott
14. AJ6EE, Kevin
15. N6RRV, Scott
16. K6UVR, Steve
17. KM6AFI, George
18. W6BOT, Rich

 

2/6/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
   1. APRS tracker?
   2. APRS.FI, using?
   3. APRS Droid?
   4. check out www.aprs.org
4. N6RRV, Scott
   1. https://mfjenterprises.com/products/b-2518-g#product-manuals
5. KM6FOY, Bill
6. N6TIK, John
   1. elk antennas, 50 watts
7. W6EDT, Dale
8. K7KCE, Joe
9. K6EEE, Jim
10. KK6CHF, Jeff
11. KE6GQO, Monty
12. KJ6URR, Kevin
13. KR6J, Kenan

1/30/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
   1. ID-5100 bluetooth? experiences?
3. AE6H, Ray
   1. Q: APRS beacons, how to find other signals, know where people are at.
      1. balloon transmits lat, long, & alt.
4. KM6FOY, Bill
5. K6UVR, Steve
6. K7KCE, Joe
7. AJ6EE, Kevin, echo link
   1. FTM 400, APRS packets out serial port
   2. APRSISCE/32
   3. http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/
8. W6EDT, Dale
   1. Q: receiver for APRS packets on the air?
9. K6WHC, Scott
   1. Cleaning antenna contacts today.

1/23/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
4. W6EDT, Dale
5. KI6LOM, Jim
6. KK6CHF, Jeff
7. KM6FOY, Bill
8. W6VDV, Vern
9. NR6E, Mikkel
10. KN6HI, Steve
11. K6RBS, Richard

 

1/16/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. WA6ED, Ed, Net Control, & logging
2. AD6OI, Heiko
3. W6EDT, Dale
4. KM6FOY, Bill
5. KG6LZP, Ted
   1. SGC 230 tuner counterpoise, Kiss counterpoise multi-wires
   2. make sure to pick non-resonate wire lengths
      1. https://www.hamuniverse.com/randomwireantennalengths.html
   3. Make sure you don’t have arcing high voltage issues
   4. feed line choke
      1. https://palomar-engineers.com/tech-support/tech-topics/best-hf-end-fed-antenna
6. AE6H, Ray
7. KK6CHF, Jeff
8. KN6CXD, Mike
9. K7KCE, Joe
10. KG6DCV, Jeff
11. WI6X, Jim
    1. RX antenna port, T/R switch is one option
12. K6UVR, Steve
13. K6EEE, Jim
14. AJ6EE, Kevin

1/9/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. K6CHF, Jeff
   1. 40 meters, cobra ultralight, poles, how to keep safe
   2. rebar in ground to inert mast at bottom, then guy the upper part of mast
4. KM6FOY, Bill
5. KN6CXD, Mike
6. W6EDT, Dale
7. K7KCE, Joe
8. K6RJO, Rich
9. KB6POE, Richard
10. K6RBS, Richard
11. K6UVR, Steve
12. K6WHC, Scott
    1. plastic cars no ground plane
       1. https://www.diamondantenna.net/k9000lrmo.html
       2. diamond antenna that does not require a ground plane
13. KG6QWY, Ray
14. AI6CG, Mark

1/2/2021 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. N6TIK, John
   1. ? coax type important for short lengths
      1. connectors can contribute to loss
4. KK6LE, John
5. WJ6F, Craig
6. KM6FOY, Bill
7. K6RJO, Rich
8. WE4BY, Greg
9. KN6CXD, Mike
10. KK6CHF, Jeff
11. K6UVR, Steve
12. KB6BXD, David
    1. warning about power on microphone jack
13. KN6HI, Steve
    1. LDG YT1200 auto tuner, OCF dipole
       1. DX40 from radiowave
       2. MFJ2010
14. AE6H, Ray
15. K6EEE, Jim
16. NR6E, Mikkel
17. W6INE, Erik
18. KI6WLP, Craig
19. AJ6EE, Kevin
20. N6VEG, John

12/26/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. W6EDT, Dale
   1. THD74 issue with antenna
   2. tested antenna with nano vna, looked good
   3. Scott,
      1. cx333 then a diamond stubbie, worked well if in the open.
   4. Ray, what type of connector? Ask comet antennas?
      1. radioddity has antennas
   5. Ed
      1. maybe a marginal connector with some antennas?
   6. Jim, try resetting radio?
   7. Heiko
      1. check with Mick(sp?) at comet?
4. AE6H, Ray
   1. how to do APRS without buying a $500 radio?
      1. app for aprs.fi
      2. http://www.mobilinkd.com/
5. K6EEE, Jim
6. NH7WG, Bruce
7. K7KCE, Joe
8. N6NHP, John
   1. Matching multiple antennas with coax
   2. 1 cm accuracy
   3. methods to tune
9. K6WHC, Scott
10. K6NOV, Ray
11. K6TJO, Tim
12. KM6FOY, Bill

12/19/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. WA6LDI, Phil
4. KE6GQO, Monte
   1. best way to setup dipole for EU?
   2. wire north south
   3. computer apps to show true compass setting, correct for mag north
5. K7KCE, Joe
   1. recommendations for logging software on the mac,
      1. Tim, Log for OM
      2. Ray, print a cabrillo file, n3fjp
      3. Rich, N1MM
6. K6RJO, Rich
7. NH7WG, Bruce
   1. http://www.mobilinkd.com/
8. AE6H, Ray
9. KM6FOY, Bill
10. K6WHC, Scott
11. WE4BY, Greg
    1. dipole, instead using a telescoping fiberglass pole, 30 feet up in the air
    2. mostly 20 & 40 meters
    3. try a wire to the side
    4. tilt away from desired direction
    5. Wants a raspberry pi touch screen logging software, for mobile use.
12. W6EDT, Dale
    1. time for articles, Propagator soon!
13. K6MSM, Mike
    1. having fun with t hunts
14. K6TJO, Tim
    1. Astron vibration, maybe some enclosure plates, try a paper shim
    2. call and ask Astron?
15. KM6VMI, Stan
    1. small antennas, compact antenna? Any experience?
16. KK6CUR, Kevin

12/12/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
4. W6EDT, Dale
5. KE6GQO, Monte
6. K6TJO, Tim
   1. Q: how to electronically lengthen or shorten an antenna
      1. dielectric
      2. coil & tap? move tap changes inductance, looking for resonate point at the frequency you desire.
7. KN6HI, Steve
   1. ARRL Antenna book, smith chart with nano vna
   2. Oscilloscope, bandwidth of scope, Rigol, 4 channel, 50 to 100MHz, up-gradable with hack to 200MHz.
   3. cheap logic analyzer: https://www.amazon.com/KeeYees-Analyzer-Device-Channel-Arduino/dp/B07K6HXDH1/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=logic+analyzer&qid=1607794491&sr=8-6
8. W6INE, Erik
9. NR6E, Mikkel
10. KM6FOY, Bill
11. WI6X, Jim
12. NH7WG, Bruce
13. K6EEE, Jim
14. WB6HRO, Joe
15. KM6SLF, Bill

12/05/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
   1. TYT 7800 shipped locked, website Chinese
   2. How to unlock? picture of a key, hold down 3 seconds
   3. sheet how to unlock frequency, power on, remove by turning off power supply  hold down p1 & p2 turn power supply back on
   4. https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/new_tytera_tyt_th-7800_mobile_radio.html
4. KM6FOY, Bill
   1. on 2 meters mobile antenna, diamond cr320a attach a radial and don’t use mag mount. Why?
   2. maybe needs radials as a counterpoise
5. NR6E, Mikkel
6. KI6CG, Mark
7. K6NOV, Ray
8. W6EDT, Dale
   1. What schematic capture software do you use?
9. K6WHC, Scott
10. W6UXD, Mike
    1. ID5100, led light bars, see a signal on LEDs
       1. noise generated by LEDs?
       2. RF coupling into LED controller? ferrites may help on 12v to light bar.
11. KE6GQO, Monty
    1. PL’s and repeaters, advantages and disadvantages of a high vs low pl
    2. same PL’s, older repeaters tone boards or dip switches.
12. K6RJO, Rich

11/28/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AJ6EE, Kevin
   1. inverted V 20-25 feet up worth the effort.
   2. Ideally 1/2 wave up, higher the better.
   3. 6 foot fence line works but not optimal.
   4. https://www.arrl.org/files/file/antplnr.pdf
4. NR6E, Mikkel
5. K6RJO, Rich
   1. Ed Fong’s SDR radio, www.countycomm.com
6. W6EDT, Dale
   1. coax crimping tools, what’s good
   2. Rich, check quicksilver.com seem to work fine, dies for rg8x, hex die to crimp shield
   3. Joe, DX engineering, ultra grip 2 with die $58,
7. KI6LOM, Jim
   1. in a canyon with dipole 12 feet up to
8. WA6LDI, Phil
9. KK6CUR, Kevin
   1. crimps on boats a lot, marine supply
   2. Jpole question, what type of connector, check their website, SO-239 default, N $5 extra
   3. nanovna in Ed Fong presentation. R&L Electronics.
10. KN6CXD, Mike
11. K7KCE, Joe
12. AI6CG, Mark
13. K6EEE, Jim

11/21/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. no logging this day, Ed at work…

11/14/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
   1. DMR programming
   2. code plug not software, it’s settings / data
   3. get software working first, like read the data from the radio
   4. how to insert analog frequencies? added new zone for SOARA repeaters frequencies
   5. always save original configuration from the radio and safely save it away. Allows you to get back to a working start point.
   6. (Bruce) many radios, firmware update and customer software must match.
   7. (Bill) always check compatibility firmware & software
   8. how to check new radio firmware?
      1. (Mikkel)  varies on radio, look at manual, note firmware, check manufacturer’s website.
   9. (Mitchel) Be sure to set your callsign and DMR ID
   10. (Mikkel) manual is confusing? try searching YouTube
4. KN6FOA, Mitchel
   1. Lithium ion 14.8v, 16.8 v to high for radio equipment. How to bring voltage down?
5. W6EDT, Dale
   1. how to determine fm deviation. pick freq to determine deviation. Or set the amount of deviation at a frequency?
   2. signal link want to see 2.5KHz deviation? Do it by ear?
   3. (Mitchel), test by hooking audio output to oscilloscope, look at deviation there.
6. K6EEE, Jim
   1. HT batteries, charged up, on high power 1-2 transmissions, time to by a new battery? or something else wrong?
   2. (Bill) batteries degrade over time, maybe 500-1000 cycles, check charge current
   3. (Ray) battery chemistry is a big variable, some batteries like NiCad have memory, lithium ion work well
   4. (Dale) chargers are different for different battery chemistry, be sure to use the correct charger.
7. KM6FOY, Bill
8. NR6E, Mikkel
9. NH7WG, Bruce
10. K6FTL, Alex
11. KD6JBL, Jerry
12. AI6WE, Mike
13. KK6CHF, Jeff
    1. CB radios, any interest for raffle or donate to new member?
       1. Yes, Heiko will take them and re-purpose through SOARA.
14. K6MSM, Mike
15. K6RBS, Richard

11/07/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
   1. comet GP9
   2. FTM 400 & ID5100
   3. IC7300
   4. Elimination of electrical Noise, by Don Pinnock G3HVA (ARRL)
3. W6EDT, Dale
   1. FT8800 base station radio
   2. Flex 6600
4. K6EEE, Jim
   1. Icom 880
   2. THD74
   3. Kenwood 2000, KX3
   4. G5RV Jr, force flagpole
5. KM6FOY, Bill
   1. Yaesu 991a
   2. FTdx101d
   3. OCF dipole
6. K7KCE, Joe
   1. Icom 7100
   2. Anytone 868
7. KN6FOA, Mitchell
   1. THD74
   2. external j pole hanging with a zip tie
   3. 2 meter noise floor very high, even at street
8. N6RRV, Scott
   1. Kenwood 870 + tcxo
   2. FT60
   3. Mot 7550e
   4. endfed for hf
   5. looking at Ed (Fong?) antennas
9. K6RJO, Rich
   1. ID51 plus 2
   2. RA77 diamond antenna
   3. ladderline jpole N9TAX
   4. ID-5100
   5. IC-7100, 17′ vert with 33′ radials
10. AJ6LU, Harald
    1. IC9700
    2. ID51
    3. Diamond X200 about 15 feet up
11. K6TJO, Tim
    1. FT891
    2. endfed 134 feet
    3. Anytone 580 something
    4. Kenwood TD74
12. HN6HI, Steve
    1. Kenwood 74a
13. AI6WE, Mike
14. K6RBS, Richard
    1. check noise floor with a SDR
    2. sunspots are baaaaaack!!!!!

10/31/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. WA6ED, Ed, logging & net control
   1. Questions / comments
      1. Get the ARRL antenna book and read it! lots of good stuff.
2. KI6LOM, Jim
3. AE6H, Ray
4. KM6FOY, Bill
5. KB6POE, Richard
6. K6EEE, Jim
   1. winding coax into a circle make an inductor, RF choke
   2. diameter?
   3. number of turns?
7. KN6HI, Steve
8. AJ6LU, Harald
   1. Winlink SW modem on PC IC9700
   2. Sound modems
   3. Brian’s blog
9. NJ6N, Brian
10. K6RBS, Richard
11. AI6WE, Mike
12. N6RRV, Scott
    1. New end fed Nelson, block stray RF, try ugly balun
    2. https://www.instructables.com/Air-Choke-Ugly-Balun-for-Ham-Radio/
    3. https://www.hamuniverse.com/balun.html
13. K6WHC, Scott
    1. TYT 9800, wants 2M, 440, 6 & 10M
14. WE4BY, Greg
15. W6EDT, Dale
16. K6FTL, Alex
17. K6UVR, Steve

 

10/24/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. KM6FOY, Bill
   1. Microphone current
      1. 2ma on cell phones
      2. 20ma microphone chips
      3. calculate from wattage of resistor
      4. looking for a cleaner install
4. WA5C, Ben
5. W6EDT, Dale
   1. antenna switching, looking at 5 switches
   2. UHF switch
   3. VHF Switch
   4. HF
   5. Antenna switches getting out of control
6. WA6ED, Ed
   1. UBX-M8030, difficulty connecting serial, inverting data didn’t help.
7. KI6LOM, Jim
8. KE6GQO, Monty
9. K6WHC, Scott
   1. Yaseu Vx5R
10. N6RRV, Scott

 

10/17/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. WA6ED, Ed, Net Control & logging
   1. questions on:
      1. digital pl tones on papa system
      2. propagation not the same both ways
      3. programming Kenwood D74
2. AD6OI, Heiko
3. KM6FOY, Bill
4. K6EEE, Jim
5. KN6CFW, Toby
6. KI6LOM, Jim
7. K7KCE, Joe
8. W6EDT, Dale
9. KN6IRN, Ed
10. KG6QCI, Dave, Ted & Max
11. K6TJO, Tim
12. N6RRV, Scott
13. K6WHC, Scott
14. K6RBS, Richard
15. NR6E, Mikkel

10/10/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
4. AK4DB, Darren
5. KM6FOA, Mitchel
   1. Replace RF power transistors
6. NR6E, Mikkel
7. N6TIK, John
   1. RF vs Electrical Ground
8. W6EDT, Dale
   1. Auction of donated test equipment, 10:30-1:30 Sat & Sun.
9. NH7WG, Bruce
   1. 1/4 wave ground plane antennas?
   2. If in a field, mag mount with cookie sheet vs 1/4 wave ground plane with three counterpoise aimed down
   3. Try a jpole, pull up to top of tree
   4. 2 meters 146.580
   5. 19″ nagoya mag mount
10. N6RRV, Scott
    1. Icom 275, rf gain knob, what does RF gain do?
11. KI6LOM, Jim
12. K6RBS, Richard
    1. Neighbor’s led lights generate RF
13. K6UVR, Steve
14. KM6HCC, Steve

10/03/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
   1. SOARA electronic badge
      1. Parallax,
         1. https://www.parallax.com/
      2. Adafruit, two versions
         1. https://www.adafruit.com/product/3939
         2. https://www.adafruit.com/product/4200
      3. Custom SOARA badge, (no recomendations on these links, just researching)
         1. TFT display, Raspberry Pi Zero W
            1. 1.54 inch tft
            2. 3.5 inch display
         2. Lipo battery
            1. Battery on Ebay
            2. Different bigger battery on Ebay
         3. Post source code on Github
3. KM6FOY, Bill
4. K6WHC, Scott
5. K6RJO, Rich
6. NR6E, Mikkel
7. KI6LOM, Jim
8. KB6HRO, Joe
9. AE6H, Ray
10. KG6LZP, Ed
    1. TNC variations, any types better?
       1. sound card
          1. https://kb3kai.com/sound-card-tnc
          2. http://www.mcminnarc.com/packet/packet.html
       2. Arduino version
          1. Mobilinkd
       3. built into radio
    2. Winlink
    3. Mobile radio recommendations for winlink?
11. KB6POE, Richard

9/26/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. KM6FOY, Bill
4. KE6GQO, Monte
5. KM6FPF, John
6. K6EEE, Jim
7. K7KCE, Joe
8. AE6H, Ray
9. K6RJO, Rich
10. W6EDT, Dale
11. AJ6LU, Harald
12. KI6LOM, Jim
13. W6UXD, Mike
14. AI6WE, Mike
15. KB6POE, Richard

9/19/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. KM6FPF, John
4. KI6LOM, Jim
5. K6EEE, Jim
6. K6TJO, Tim
7. KM6FOY, Bill
8. W6UXD Mike
9. K6RJO, Rich
10. K7KCE, Joe
11. W6BOT, Rich
12. AE6H, Ray
13. K6MSM, Mike

9/12/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. NH7WG, Bruce
4. KM6FOY, Bill
5. K6UVR, Steve
6. AE6H, Ray
7. KM6FPF, John
8. WA5C, Ben
9. W7RTO Robin
10. NR6E, Mikkel
11. W6EDT, Dale
12. KN6FOA, Mitchel
13. KI6LOM, Jim

9/5/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. KN6FOA, Mitchel
4. KM6FPF, John
5. AE6H, Ray
6. KM6FOY, Bill
7. WE4BY, Greg
8. NR6E, Mikkel
9. K6EEE, Jim
10. K6RBS, Richard

8/29/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
4. KM6FPF, John
5. K6NOV, Ray
6. NR6E, Mikkel
7. K6RJO, Rich
8. K6FTL, Alex
9. KC6ACT, Greg
10. KN6FOA, Mitchel
11. K7KCE, Joe
12. KN6CUV, Daren
13. KI6LOM, Jim

8/22/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
4. W6EDT, Dale
5. NR6E, Mikkel
6. WB6HRO, Joe
7. KI6LOM, Jim
8. K6FTL, Alex
9. K6WHC, Scott
10. AI6WE, Mike
11. K6EEE, Jim
12. K6UVR, Steve
13. K6RBS, Richard
14. WE4BY, Greg

8/15/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. KM6FPF, John
4. K7KCE, Joe
5. K6FTL, Alex
6. NR6E, Mikkel
7. KI6LOM, Jim
8. KN6AFR, Deon
9. K6WHC, Scott
10. AE6H, Ray
11. KM6HCC, Steve
12. W6INE, Erik
13. K6RJO, Rich

8/8/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. K6NOV, Ray
4. AE6H, Ray
5. AJ6LU, Harald
6. K6RJO, Rich
7. W7RTO. Robin
8. K6WHC, Scott
9. NR6E, Mikkel
10. W6EDT, Dale

8/1/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. KC6FZY, Charlie
4. KM6FPF, John
5. K7KCE. Joe
6. KM6FOY, Bill
7. AE6H, Ray
8. K6JKB, Jim
9. NH7WG, Bruce
10. W6EDT, Dale
11. KN6CVB, Bob
12. K6NOV, Ray
13. KK6CUR, Kevin
14. K6RBS, Richard

7/25/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. AE6H, Ray
4. AJ6EE, Kevin
5. KM6FPF, John
   1. log periodic vs yagi
6. W6EDT, Dale
   1. How to test gas discharge lightning protection devices
      1. Polyphaser whitepaper online
7. K7KCE, Joe
8. KN6BMR, David
9. K6MSM, Mike
10. KM6FOY, Bill
11. KW6REX, Rex
12. KI6LOM, Jim
13. NR6E, Mikkel
14. KN6ASR, Deon

7/18/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. WA6ED, Ed, Net Control & logging
2. AE6H, Ray
   1. Microphones, Dynamic vs Condenser
   2. https://www.microphonetopgear.com/types-of-microphones/
3. AD6OI, Heiko
4. KM6FOY, Bill
   1. New WSJTX 2.2.2.2
5. K7KCE, Joe
   1. Antenna analyzers, discussed lab equipment, Rigexpert & NanoVNA
   2. https://www.amazon.com/Elikliv-Analyzer-10k-1-5GHz-Measuring-Instrument/dp/B088H5JJR2/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=nanovna+h&qid=1595093632&sr=8-10
6. W6EDT, Dale

7/11/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging
3. KM6FPF, John
4. K6WHC, Scott
5. N67WG, Bruce
6. K7KCE, Joe
7. KM6FOY, Bill
8. W6EDT, Dale
9. KM6ASR Deon
10. K6NOV, Ray

7/4/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (Closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging on SOARA.org
3. KI6LOM, Jim
4. AE6H, Ray
5. W6EDT, Dale
6. KM6FPF, John
   1. Q1, DSTAR, reflectors
   2. Q2, HF, vert antenna, radials pattern, does it matter?
7. K6EEE, Jim
8. KM6FOY, Bill
9. NH7WG, Bruce
10. K6RJO, Rich
11. KN6JHQ, Joe
12. K6TJO, Tim

6/20/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (Closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
   1. Logger
      1. https://www.n3fjp.com/index.html
2. WA6ED, Ed, logging on SOARA.org
3. AE6H, Ray
4. K6RJO, Rich
5. AI6WE, Mike
6. KM6RFI, Dave
7. KM6FPF, John
8. KM6FOY, Bill
9. WE4BY, Greg
10. AJ6LU, Harald
11. KN6FOA, Mitchel
12. KJ6OKV, Anthony
    1. TASMA
    2. 220SMA
    3. SCRRBA
13. W6EDT, Dale
14. AI6OU, David
15. K6UVR, Steve
16. K6RBS, Richard
    1. SDR
       1. http://www.websdr.org/
    2. Logger
       1. https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/
17. K6JBL, Jerry

6/13/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. WA6ED, Ed (net control & log)
2. K6RBS, Richard
3. AE6H, Ray
4. KM6FOY, Bill
5. KN6BMR, David
6. W6SI, Tak
7. W6EDT, Dale
8. W6INE, Erik
9. WE4BY, Greg
10. K6RJO, Rich

6/6/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
2. WA6ED, Ed (log)
3. AE6H, Ray
4. NR6E, Mikkel
5. W6INE, Erik
6. W6SI, Tak
7. KE6GQO, Monte
8. AJ6LU, Harald
9. KN6BMR, David
10. KM6FOY, Bill
11. K6RJO, Rich
12. K6EEE, Jim
13. K6RBS, Richard
14. KM6AFI, George
15. NJ6N, Brian
16. W6EDT, Dale
17. K6UVR, Steve
18. NH7WG, Bruce
19. K6FRY, Bill
20. KJ6OKV, Anthony

5/30/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. WA6ED, Ed (net control & log)
2. AD6OI, Heiko
3. AI6WE, Mike
4. KE6GQO, Monte
5. KC6FZY, Charlie
6. KM6FOY, Bill
7. KN6BMR, David
8. KN6FOA, Mitchel
9. W6EDT, Dale
10. AJ6LU, Harold
11. KE6BXT, Don
12. K6EEE, Jim
13. K6TJO Tim
14. K6RBS, Richard
15. NJ6N, Brian
16. AE6H, Ray
17. AA6UG, Morris, easy digi board

5/23/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
2. WA6ED, Ed (log)
3. W6EDT Dale
   1. Traced previous issue with Raspberry Pi, POE, mesh-node
4. KC6FZY Charlie
   1. Linear power amplifiers, power measurement issues
5. K6WHC Scott
   1. OC Races 60 meter band, KX3
   2. Hustler 60 meter stick antenna
   3. most internal tuners can handle 3:1 or better
   4. Anybody on 60 meters?
   5. K6EEE uses g5rv junior with KX3, initial reading 6:1, KX3 tuner quite good
6. AE6H, Ray
   1. SF Pier 45, 4 alarm fire
7. KG6JBL, Jerry
8. KN6BMR David
   1. weak signal
9. K6EEE, Jim
10. K6RBS, Richard
11. AI6WE, Mike

5/9/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
2. WA6ED, Ed (log)
3. KE6GQO, Monte
4. K6WHC, Scott
5. KN6BMR, David
6. W6SI, Tak
7. KM6FOY, Bill
   1. when driving a ground rod into the ground, be sure no gas or water, electric lines to hit. Free call to utilities
8. W6EDT, Dale
9. KN6FOA, Mitchel
10. KK6URR, Russ
11. AJ6LU, Harold
    1. Grounding your station
       1. ARRL Book on Grounding and bonding
12. K6RBS, Richard
    1. RF ground
    2. AC ground
    3. During storms, ladder line, arcing in tuner, time to disconnect ladder line and ground it.
13. KI6LOM, Jim
14. AD6OH, Patti
    1. 3D printing
       1. Friction welding question
15. KM6IRT, Peter

5/3/2020 Sunday 10 Meter Net 9am

1. WA6ED, Ed, net control (closed)
2. AD6OI, Heiko
3. KM6FOY, Bill
4. KR6ISS, Kriss
5. W6BOT, Rich
6. AE6H, Ray
7. K6UVR, Steve
8. N6SNX, George
9. K6RJO, Rich
10. K6RBS, Richard
11. NU6R, Nick

5/3/2020 Sunday 40 Meter Net 8am (closed)

1. WA6LDI, Phil, net control
2. N6JCN, Jim
3. KR6ISS, Kriss
4. WA6ED, Ed
5. K6UVR, Steve
6. W6EDT, Dale
7. K6RJO, Rich
8. KG6FCT, Lou
9. KM6FOY, Bill
10. K6RBS, Richard
11. KC6FZY, Charlie

Every Saturday tech net starting 9am, until we can meet again, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters

Questions or answers. Try to keep your turn to 3 minutes or less.

5/2/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 1 47.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
2. WA6ED, Ed (logging this page)
3. K6RJO Rich
4. K6BMR David
5. AE6H Ray
6. NR6E Mikkel
7. KM6FOY Bill
8. W6EDT Dale
9. K6RJO Tim
10. KI6LOM Jim
11. NJ6N Brian
12. K6RBS Richard
13. K6UVR Steve

4/25/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
2. WA6ED, Ed (logging this page)
3. W6BIK, Jeff
   1. Does a FTM400 need a cooling fan?
      1. only if it gets hot
      2. display gets warm, need goods air flow
         1. dim display, it will run cooler! Woo Hoo! Thanks Jeff.
      3. How much TX power?
      4. TX duty cycle?
4. KN6BMR, David
   1. Baofang receiver noise
      1. led lights
      2. out of band noise
      3. in band noise
      4. try a filter, fun to experiment!
5. KM6FOY, Bill
   1. Some Baofangs work better than others
   2. For the price, it’s what
6. NR6E, Mikkel
7. K6RJO, Rich
8. AI6WE, Mike
9. W6SI, Tak
11. KC6FZY, Charley
    1. WIRES messing up repeater
12. AE6H, Ray
    1. set your timeout timer 60-90 seconds. This will protect your radio from a stuck PTT and overheat your radio.
13. G7LWT, Darren
14. KM6HCC, Steve
15. K6RBS, Richard
    1. offered to check out David’s noise in the area
16. NJ6N, Brian
    1. Turn off WIRES
17. W6EDT, Dale
    1. 3-5 impulses of noise, something oscillating, need trouble shooting ideas
    2. goes away at 1 watt
    3. 1 second after key up, wide band
    4. centered on discrete frequencies
    5. happens on two radios
    6. happens on different antennas
    7. 15 meters
    8. 1-5 seconds in a series after tx stops.
    9. check coax? (from Bill)
    10. Radio a & b pick up each other issue
    11. Flex & 7300
    12. Try CW keyer, with directional antenna
    13. something storing energy and then re-radiating?
18. K6FTL, Alex

4/18/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
2. AE6H, Ray
   1. Field Day, Gilleran Park Closed
   2. Investigating Alternatives
3. AB6CP, Adam
   1. 6 meter, 10 meter antenna  suggestions?
      1. vertical
      2. dipole
      3. CB antenna could be adapted to 10 meters
4. K6WHC, Scott
5. K6RJO, Rich
6. K6SI, Tak
7. KM6FQY, Bill
8. AJ6LU, Harald
9. KE6GQO, Montey
10. W6BIK, Jeff
    1. Lido, Panavice
    2. double stick
11. AI6ED, Mike
12. N6WH, Liana
13. KN6CVA, Bob
14. KB6POE, Richard
15. KM6ZPI, Josh
16. KK6UMB, Tom
17. KC6FZY, Charley
18. W6EDT, Dale

4/11/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)

1. AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
2. WA6ED, Ed
3. W6EDT, Dale
4. K6RJO, Rich
5. K6MSM, Mike
6. N6WH, Liana
7. KC6FZY, Charlie
8. WD6E, Mike
   1. spectrum.ieee.org
   2. mtt.org
   3. microwavejournal.com
9. AJ6LJU, Harold
10. KM6FOY, Bill
11. AB6CP, Adam
12. NR6E, Mikkel
13. K6ACJ, Bill
14. K6UVR, Steve
15. K6RBS, Richard
    1. homingin.com
       1. JoeMoell
    2. http://www.foxhunt.com.au/
       1. vk3yng
16. KJ5KG, David
17. AG6VQ, Mike
18. KJ6PFW, Patrick

4/5/2020 10M 9am net (closed 9:39)

1. WA6ED, Ed, (net control)
2. K6UVR, Steve
3. AD6OI, Heiko
4. KM6FOY, Bill
5. KR6ISS, Kriss, 73
6. N6NSX, George, 73
7. N6JCN, Jim

4/5/2020 40M 8am net (closed)

1. WA6ED, Ed (net control)
2. W6EDT, Dale
3. KM6FOY, Bill
4. KR6ISS, Kriss
5. WE4BY, Greg
6. KG6FCT, Lou
7. K6RBS, Richard
8. W6DZL, Bob, Utah, 73
9. K6UVR, Steve, 73
10. KC6FZY, Charlie
11. N6JCN, Jim

4/4/2020 Tech Net 9am (closed)

1. WA6ED, Ed (net control)
2. AD6OI, Heiko
   1. meetings online to members, goto meeting, zoom, and others
   2. how to make updates on www.soara.org
   3. linked 2m to 440, wait for both to key down
3. K6WHC, Scott
   1. interesting session
4. WB6NOA Gordon
   1. beam antenna, moon bounce, FM Sat., meteor scatter, 6M FM, 10KHz wide
   2. this summer, high pressure, tropospheric ducting
   3. kids excited tonight 8:37 ISS, 3 min, 41 deg, look NNW
   4. Tusday NASA TV
   5. Clear
5. Ae6h Ray
   1. radio repair problem, alinco 605, fuse glowed, display half brightness,
   2. radio timers set 90-120 seconds
   3. 10MHz cutoff USB, below 10MHz LSB
   4. chimney help
6. W6BIK Jeff
   1. ticket in Jan, studying for general
   2. webex and goto meeting, lately zoom, 40 minute sessions, zoombombing
   3. likes the notes!!!!!
7. WD6E Mike
   1. 57 GHz & up
   2. liked modes tropo work, moon bounce, Stanford dish antenna, 1200 mhz to Hawaii
   3. likes the log too!!!!
8. KM6ZPO, Mark,
   1. checking in, tram1480?
   2. zoom not using passwords
9. KK6TTL, Jimmy
   1. suggestion: record tech net, 5W HF radio, how to determine lsb usb difference in reception?
   2. sw to demod SSB signal, headless radio, cell phone control
   3. using LSB USB convention clears up question
   4. 73
10. KM6FOY Bill,
    1. chimney mount, use stainless straps
    2. chimney mounts designed for TV antennas
    3. black UV zip ties
11. KE6RDK, Dan, on car mobile
    1. zoom
    2. Chimney mount question asker! Thank you for all the info. (Maybe connect with Ray)
    3. 73
12. W6EDT, Dale
    1. after keying pulses, every 50khz
    2. suggest stainless chimney straps, galvanized lasted about 4 years, wide as possible to reduce load
    3. USB LSB, 60 meter USB only channelized
    4. 73
13. AI6CG, Mark
    1. checked in, monitoring
    2. Anaheim ht
    3. 73 / clear
14. AG6VQ, Mike
    1. ID-51 HT, how to get onto DSTAR?
    2. Car antenna next!
    3. 73 / clear
15. WE4BY, Greg
    1. software decode? LSB USB
    2. Webex at work, metal faring, slot antenna, 2 story roof
    3. LSB USB convention, contrarians
    4. timed out?
16. KN6BMR, David
    1. 73
17. KK6LZB, Roger
    1. Zoom Webex, Skype, feature set
18. KF6QPC, John
    1. getting familiar with DMR & Fusion, FT70D
19. AI6OU, David
20. K6RBS, Richard
    1. set your timer
    2. glendora jamming repeater
    3. 60meter US
21. K6ACJ, Bill
    1. recorded net

4/3/2020 Dinner net 7pm

1. AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
2. NR6E, Mikkel
3. WD6E, Mike
4. WA6ED, Ed
5. KM6FOY, Bill
6. AE6H, Ray, 73
7. W6INE, Erik
8. G7LWT, Darren, echolink, UK?, 3am, 73
9. K6TJO, Tim, Radio check, 73
10. AG6VQ, Michael, final, 73
11. K6FTL, Alex, 73
12. K6HHC, Scott, clear