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.

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

WA6ED, Ed, Net Control, & logging
AD6OI, Heiko
W6EDT, Dale
KM6FOY, Bill
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
AE6H, Ray
KK6CHF, Jeff
KN6CXD, Mike
K7KCE, Joe
KG6DCV, Jeff
WI6X, Jim
1. RX antenna port, T/R switch is one option
K6UVR, Steve
K6EEE, Jim
AJ6EE, Kevin

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
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
KM6FOY, Bill
KN6CXD, Mike
W6EDT, Dale
K7KCE, Joe
K6RJO, Rich
KB6POE, Richard
K6RBS, Richard
K6UVR, Steve
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
KG6QWY, Ray
AI6CG, Mark

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
N6TIK, John
1. ? coax type important for short lengths
  1. connectors can contribute to loss
KK6LE, John
WJ6F, Craig
KM6FOY, Bill
K6RJO, Rich
WE4BY, Greg
KN6CXD, Mike
KK6CHF, Jeff
K6UVR, Steve
KB6BXD, David
1. warning about power on microphone jack
KN6HI, Steve
1. LDG YT1200 auto tuner, OCF dipole
  1. DX40 from radiowave
  2. MFJ2010
AE6H, Ray
K6EEE, Jim
NR6E, Mikkel
W6INE, Erik
KI6WLP, Craig
AJ6EE, Kevin
N6VEG, John

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
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?
AE6H, Ray
1. how to do APRS without buying a $500 radio?
  1. app for aprs.fi
  2. http://www.mobilinkd.com/
K6EEE, Jim
NH7WG, Bruce
K7KCE, Joe
N6NHP, John
1. Matching multiple antennas with coax
2. 1 cm accuracy
3. methods to tune
K6WHC, Scott
K6NOV, Ray
K6TJO, Tim
KM6FOY, Bill

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
WA6LDI, Phil
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
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
K6RJO, Rich
NH7WG, Bruce
1. http://www.mobilinkd.com/
AE6H, Ray
KM6FOY, Bill
K6WHC, Scott
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.
W6EDT, Dale
1. time for articles, Propagator soon!
K6MSM, Mike
1. having fun with t hunts
K6TJO, Tim
1. Astron vibration, maybe some enclosure plates, try a paper shim
2. call and ask Astron?
KM6VMI, Stan
1. small antennas, compact antenna? Any experience?
KK6CUR, Kevin

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
AE6H, Ray
W6EDT, Dale
KE6GQO, Monte
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.
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
W6INE, Erik
NR6E, Mikkel
KM6FOY, Bill
WI6X, Jim
NH7WG, Bruce
K6EEE, Jim
WB6HRO, Joe
KM6SLF, Bill

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
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
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
NR6E, Mikkel
KI6CG, Mark
K6NOV, Ray
W6EDT, Dale
1. What schematic capture software do you use?
K6WHC, Scott
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.
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.
K6RJO, Rich

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
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
NR6E, Mikkel
K6RJO, Rich
1. Ed Fong’s SDR radio, www.countycomm.com
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,
KI6LOM, Jim
1. in a canyon with dipole 12 feet up to
WA6LDI, Phil
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.
KN6CXD, Mike
K7KCE, Joe
AI6CG, Mark
K6EEE, Jim

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

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

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
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
KN6FOA, Mitchel
1. Lithium ion 14.8v, 16.8 v to high for radio equipment. How to bring voltage down?
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.
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.
KM6FOY, Bill
NR6E, Mikkel
NH7WG, Bruce
K6FTL, Alex
KD6JBL, Jerry
AI6WE, Mike
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.
K6MSM, Mike
K6RBS, Richard

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
1. comet GP9
2. FTM 400 & ID5100
3. IC7300
4. Elimination of electrical Noise, by Don Pinnock G3HVA (ARRL)
W6EDT, Dale
1. FT8800 base station radio
2. Flex 6600
K6EEE, Jim
1. Icom 880
2. THD74
3. Kenwood 2000, KX3
4. G5RV Jr, force flagpole
KM6FOY, Bill
1. Yaesu 991a
2. FTdx101d
3. OCF dipole
K7KCE, Joe
1. Icom 7100
2. Anytone 868
KN6FOA, Mitchell
1. THD74
2. external j pole hanging with a zip tie
3. 2 meter noise floor very high, even at street
N6RRV, Scott
1. Kenwood 870 + tcxo
2. FT60
3. Mot 7550e
4. endfed for hf
5. looking at Ed (Fong?) antennas
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
AJ6LU, Harald
1. IC9700
2. ID51
3. Diamond X200 about 15 feet up
K6TJO, Tim
1. FT891
2. endfed 134 feet
3. Anytone 580 something
4. Kenwood TD74
HN6HI, Steve
1. Kenwood 74a
AI6WE, Mike
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)

WA6ED, Ed, logging & net control
1. Questions / comments
  1. Get the ARRL antenna book and read it! lots of good stuff.
KI6LOM, Jim
AE6H, Ray
KM6FOY, Bill
KB6POE, Richard
K6EEE, Jim
1. winding coax into a circle make an inductor, RF choke
2. diameter?
3. number of turns?
KN6HI, Steve
AJ6LU, Harald
1. Winlink SW modem on PC IC9700
2. Sound modems
3. Brian’s blog
NJ6N, Brian
K6RBS, Richard
AI6WE, Mike
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
K6WHC, Scott
1. TYT 9800, wants 2M, 440, 6 & 10M
WE4BY, Greg
W6EDT, Dale
K6FTL, Alex
K6UVR, Steve

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
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
WA5C, Ben
W6EDT, Dale
1. antenna switching, looking at 5 switches
2. UHF switch
3. VHF Switch
4. HF
5. Antenna switches getting out of control
WA6ED, Ed
1. UBX-M8030, difficulty connecting serial, inverting data didn’t help.
KI6LOM, Jim
KE6GQO, Monty
K6WHC, Scott
1. Yaseu Vx5R
N6RRV, Scott

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

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
AD6OI, Heiko
KM6FOY, Bill
K6EEE, Jim
KN6CFW, Toby
KI6LOM, Jim
K7KCE, Joe
W6EDT, Dale
KN6IRN, Ed
KG6QCI, Dave, Ted & Max
K6TJO, Tim
N6RRV, Scott
K6WHC, Scott
K6RBS, Richard
NR6E, Mikkel

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
AE6H, Ray
AK4DB, Darren
KM6FOA, Mitchel
1. Replace RF power transistors
NR6E, Mikkel
N6TIK, John
1. RF vs Electrical Ground
W6EDT, Dale
1. Auction of donated test equipment, 10:30-1:30 Sat & Sun.
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
N6RRV, Scott
1. Icom 275, rf gain knob, what does RF gain do?
KI6LOM, Jim
K6RBS, Richard
1. Neighbor’s led lights generate RF
K6UVR, Steve
KM6HCC, Steve

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
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
KM6FOY, Bill
K6WHC, Scott
K6RJO, Rich
NR6E, Mikkel
KI6LOM, Jim
KB6HRO, Joe
AE6H, Ray
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?
KB6POE, Richard

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
KM6FOY, Bill
KE6GQO, Monte
KM6FPF, John
K6EEE, Jim
K7KCE, Joe
AE6H, Ray
K6RJO, Rich
W6EDT, Dale
AJ6LU, Harald
KI6LOM, Jim
W6UXD, Mike
AI6WE, Mike
KB6POE, Richard

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
KM6FPF, John
KI6LOM, Jim
K6EEE, Jim
K6TJO, Tim
KM6FOY, Bill
W6UXD Mike
K6RJO, Rich
K7KCE, Joe
W6BOT, Rich
AE6H, Ray
K6MSM, Mike

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
NH7WG, Bruce
KM6FOY, Bill
K6UVR, Steve
AE6H, Ray
KM6FPF, John
WA5C, Ben
W7RTO Robin
NR6E, Mikkel
W6EDT, Dale
KN6FOA, Mitchel
KI6LOM, Jim

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

AD6OI, Heiko, Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
KN6FOA, Mitchel
KM6FPF, John
AE6H, Ray
KM6FOY, Bill
WE4BY, Greg
NR6E, Mikkel
K6EEE, Jim
K6RBS, Richard

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

AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
AE6H, Ray
KM6FPF, John
K6NOV, Ray
NR6E, Mikkel
K6RJO, Rich
K6FTL, Alex
KC6ACT, Greg
KN6FOA, Mitchel
K7KCE, Joe
KN6CUV, Daren
KI6LOM, Jim

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

AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
AE6H, Ray
W6EDT, Dale
NR6E, Mikkel
WB6HRO, Joe
KI6LOM, Jim
K6FTL, Alex
K6WHC, Scott
AI6WE, Mike
K6EEE, Jim
K6UVR, Steve
K6RBS, Richard
WE4BY, Greg

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

AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
KM6FPF, John
K7KCE, Joe
K6FTL, Alex
NR6E, Mikkel
KI6LOM, Jim
KN6AFR, Deon
K6WHC, Scott
AE6H, Ray
KM6HCC, Steve
W6INE, Erik
K6RJO, Rich

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

AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
K6NOV, Ray
AE6H, Ray
AJ6LU, Harald
K6RJO, Rich
W7RTO. Robin
K6WHC, Scott
NR6E, Mikkel
W6EDT, Dale

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

AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
KC6FZY, Charlie
KM6FPF, John
K7KCE. Joe
KM6FOY, Bill
AE6H, Ray
K6JKB, Jim
NH7WG, Bruce
W6EDT, Dale
KN6CVB, Bob
K6NOV, Ray
KK6CUR, Kevin
K6RBS, Richard

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

AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
AE6H, Ray
AJ6EE, Kevin
KM6FPF, John
1. log periodic vs yagi
W6EDT, Dale
1. How to test gas discharge lightning protection devices
  1. Polyphaser whitepaper online
K7KCE, Joe
KN6BMR, David
K6MSM, Mike
KM6FOY, Bill
KW6REX, Rex
KI6LOM, Jim
NR6E, Mikkel
KN6ASR, Deon

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

WA6ED, Ed, Net Control & logging
AE6H, Ray
1. Microphones, Dynamic vs Condenser
2. https://www.microphonetopgear.com/types-of-microphones/
AD6OI, Heiko
KM6FOY, Bill
1. New WSJTX 2.2.2.2
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
W6EDT, Dale

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

AD6OI, Heiko Net Control
WA6ED, Ed, logging
KM6FPF, John
K6WHC, Scott
N67WG, Bruce
K7KCE, Joe
KM6FOY, Bill
W6EDT, Dale
KM6ASR Deon
K6NOV, Ray

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

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

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

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

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

WA6ED, Ed (net control & log)
K6RBS, Richard
AE6H, Ray
KM6FOY, Bill
KN6BMR, David
W6SI, Tak
W6EDT, Dale
W6INE, Erik
WE4BY, Greg
K6RJO, Rich

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

AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
WA6ED, Ed (log)
AE6H, Ray
NR6E, Mikkel
W6INE, Erik
W6SI, Tak
KE6GQO, Monte
AJ6LU, Harald
KN6BMR, David
KM6FOY, Bill
K6RJO, Rich
K6EEE, Jim
K6RBS, Richard
KM6AFI, George
NJ6N, Brian
W6EDT, Dale
K6UVR, Steve
NH7WG, Bruce
K6FRY, Bill
KJ6OKV, Anthony

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

WA6ED, Ed (net control & log)
AD6OI, Heiko
AI6WE, Mike
KE6GQO, Monte
KC6FZY, Charlie
KM6FOY, Bill
KN6BMR, David
KN6FOA, Mitchel
W6EDT, Dale
AJ6LU, Harold
KE6BXT, Don
K6EEE, Jim
K6TJO Tim
K6RBS, Richard
NJ6N, Brian
AE6H, Ray
AA6UG, Morris, easy digi board

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

AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
WA6ED, Ed (log)
W6EDT Dale
1. Traced previous issue with Raspberry Pi, POE, mesh-node
KC6FZY Charlie
1. Linear power amplifiers, power measurement issues
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
AE6H, Ray
1. SF Pier 45, 4 alarm fire
KG6JBL, Jerry
KN6BMR David
1. weak signal
K6EEE, Jim
K6RBS, Richard
AI6WE, Mike

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

AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
WA6ED, Ed (log)
KE6GQO, Monte
K6WHC, Scott
KN6BMR, David
W6SI, Tak
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
W6EDT, Dale
KN6FOA, Mitchel
KK6URR, Russ
AJ6LU, Harold
1. Grounding your station
  1. ARRL Book on Grounding and bonding
K6RBS, Richard
1. RF ground
2. AC ground
3. During storms, ladder line, arcing in tuner, time to disconnect ladder line and ground it.
KI6LOM, Jim
AD6OH, Patti
1. 3D printing
  1. Friction welding question
KM6IRT, Peter

5/3/2020 Sunday 10 Meter Net 9am

WA6ED, Ed, net control (closed)
AD6OI, Heiko
KM6FOY, Bill
KR6ISS, Kriss
W6BOT, Rich
AE6H, Ray
K6UVR, Steve
N6SNX, George
K6RJO, Rich
K6RBS, Richard
NU6R, Nick

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

WA6LDI, Phil, net control
N6JCN, Jim
KR6ISS, Kriss
WA6ED, Ed
K6UVR, Steve
W6EDT, Dale
K6RJO, Rich
KG6FCT, Lou
KM6FOY, Bill
K6RBS, Richard
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)

AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
WA6ED, Ed (logging this page)
K6RJO Rich
K6BMR David
AE6H Ray
NR6E Mikkel
KM6FOY Bill
W6EDT Dale
K6RJO Tim
KI6LOM Jim
NJ6N Brian
K6RBS Richard
K6UVR Steve

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

AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
WA6ED, Ed (logging this page)
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?
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!
KM6FOY, Bill
1. Some Baofangs work better than others
2. For the price, it’s what
NR6E, Mikkel
K6RJO, Rich
AI6WE, Mike
W6SI, Tak
KC6FZY, Charley
1. WIRES messing up repeater
AE6H, Ray
1. set your timeout timer 60-90 seconds. This will protect your radio from a stuck PTT and overheat your radio.
G7LWT, Darren
KM6HCC, Steve
K6RBS, Richard
1. offered to check out David’s noise in the area
NJ6N, Brian
1. Turn off WIRES
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?
K6FTL, Alex

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

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

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

AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
WA6ED, Ed
W6EDT, Dale
K6RJO, Rich
K6MSM, Mike
N6WH, Liana
KC6FZY, Charlie
WD6E, Mike
1. spectrum.ieee.org
2. mtt.org
3. microwavejournal.com
AJ6LJU, Harold
KM6FOY, Bill
AB6CP, Adam
NR6E, Mikkel
K6ACJ, Bill
K6UVR, Steve
K6RBS, Richard
1. homingin.com
  1. JoeMoell
2. http://www.foxhunt.com.au/
  1. vk3yng
KJ5KG, David
AG6VQ, Mike
KJ6PFW, Patrick

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

WA6ED, Ed, (net control)
K6UVR, Steve
AD6OI, Heiko
KM6FOY, Bill
KR6ISS, Kriss, 73
N6NSX, George, 73
N6JCN, Jim

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

WA6ED, Ed (net control)
W6EDT, Dale
KM6FOY, Bill
KR6ISS, Kriss
WE4BY, Greg
KG6FCT, Lou
K6RBS, Richard
W6DZL, Bob, Utah, 73
K6UVR, Steve, 73
KC6FZY, Charlie
N6JCN, Jim

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

WA6ED, Ed (net control)
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
K6WHC, Scott
1. interesting session
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
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
W6BIK Jeff
1. ticket in Jan, studying for general
2. webex and goto meeting, lately zoom, 40 minute sessions, zoombombing
3. likes the notes!!!!!
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!!!!
KM6ZPO, Mark,
1. checking in, tram1480?
2. zoom not using passwords
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
KM6FOY Bill,
1. chimney mount, use stainless straps
2. chimney mounts designed for TV antennas
3. black UV zip ties
KE6RDK, Dan, on car mobile
1. zoom
2. Chimney mount question asker! Thank you for all the info. (Maybe connect with Ray)
3. 73
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
AI6CG, Mark
1. checked in, monitoring
2. Anaheim ht
3. 73 / clear
AG6VQ, Mike
1. ID-51 HT, how to get onto DSTAR?
2. Car antenna next!
3. 73 / clear
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?
KN6BMR, David
1. 73
KK6LZB, Roger
1. Zoom Webex, Skype, feature set
KF6QPC, John
1. getting familiar with DMR & Fusion, FT70D
AI6OU, David
K6RBS, Richard
1. set your timer
2. glendora jamming repeater
3. 60meter US
K6ACJ, Bill
1. recorded net