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
- SGC 230 tuner counterpoise, Kiss counterpoise multi-wires
- make sure to pick non-resonate wire lengths
- https://www.hamuniverse.com/randomwireantennalengths.html
- Make sure you don’t have arcing high voltage issues
- feed line choke
- 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
- 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
- 40 meters, cobra ultralight, poles, how to keep safe
- 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
- plastic cars no ground plane
- https://www.diamondantenna.net/k9000lrmo.html
- diamond antenna that does not require a ground plane
- plastic cars no 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
- ? coax type important for short lengths
- connectors can contribute to loss
- ? coax type important for short lengths
- KK6LE, John
- WJ6F, Craig
- KM6FOY, Bill
- K6RJO, Rich
- WE4BY, Greg
- KN6CXD, Mike
- KK6CHF, Jeff
- K6UVR, Steve
- KB6BXD, David
- warning about power on microphone jack
- KN6HI, Steve
- LDG YT1200 auto tuner, OCF dipole
- DX40 from radiowave
- MFJ2010
- LDG YT1200 auto tuner, OCF dipole
- 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
- THD74 issue with antenna
- tested antenna with nano vna, looked good
- Scott,
- cx333 then a diamond stubbie, worked well if in the open.
- Ray, what type of connector? Ask comet antennas?
- radioddity has antennas
- Ed
- maybe a marginal connector with some antennas?
- Jim, try resetting radio?
- Heiko
- check with Mick(sp?) at comet?
- AE6H, Ray
- how to do APRS without buying a $500 radio?
- app for aprs.fi
- http://www.mobilinkd.com/
- how to do APRS without buying a $500 radio?
- K6EEE, Jim
- NH7WG, Bruce
- K7KCE, Joe
- N6NHP, John
- Matching multiple antennas with coax
- 1 cm accuracy
- 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
- best way to setup dipole for EU?
- wire north south
- computer apps to show true compass setting, correct for mag north
- K7KCE, Joe
- recommendations for logging software on the mac,
- Tim, Log for OM
- Ray, print a cabrillo file, n3fjp
- Rich, N1MM
- recommendations for logging software on the mac,
- K6RJO, Rich
- NH7WG, Bruce
- http://www.mobilinkd.com/
- AE6H, Ray
- KM6FOY, Bill
- K6WHC, Scott
- WE4BY, Greg
- dipole, instead using a telescoping fiberglass pole, 30 feet up in the air
- mostly 20 & 40 meters
- try a wire to the side
- tilt away from desired direction
- Wants a raspberry pi touch screen logging software, for mobile use.
- W6EDT, Dale
- time for articles, Propagator soon!
- K6MSM, Mike
- having fun with t hunts
- K6TJO, Tim
- Astron vibration, maybe some enclosure plates, try a paper shim
- call and ask Astron?
- KM6VMI, Stan
- 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
- Q: how to electronically lengthen or shorten an antenna
- dielectric
- coil & tap? move tap changes inductance, looking for resonate point at the frequency you desire.
- Q: how to electronically lengthen or shorten an antenna
- KN6HI, Steve
- ARRL Antenna book, smith chart with nano vna
- Oscilloscope, bandwidth of scope, Rigol, 4 channel, 50 to 100MHz, up-gradable with hack to 200MHz.
- 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
- TYT 7800 shipped locked, website Chinese
- How to unlock? picture of a key, hold down 3 seconds
- sheet how to unlock frequency, power on, remove by turning off power supply hold down p1 & p2 turn power supply back on
- https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2015/12/new_tytera_tyt_th-7800_mobile_radio.html
- KM6FOY, Bill
- on 2 meters mobile antenna, diamond cr320a attach a radial and don’t use mag mount. Why?
- maybe needs radials as a counterpoise
- NR6E, Mikkel
- KI6CG, Mark
- K6NOV, Ray
- W6EDT, Dale
- What schematic capture software do you use?
- K6WHC, Scott
- W6UXD, Mike
- ID5100, led light bars, see a signal on LEDs
- noise generated by LEDs?
- RF coupling into LED controller? ferrites may help on 12v to light bar.
- ID5100, led light bars, see a signal on LEDs
- KE6GQO, Monty
- PL’s and repeaters, advantages and disadvantages of a high vs low pl
- 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
- inverted V 20-25 feet up worth the effort.
- Ideally 1/2 wave up, higher the better.
- 6 foot fence line works but not optimal.
- https://www.arrl.org/files/file/antplnr.pdf
- NR6E, Mikkel
- K6RJO, Rich
- Ed Fong’s SDR radio, www.countycomm.com
- W6EDT, Dale
- coax crimping tools, what’s good
- Rich, check quicksilver.com seem to work fine, dies for rg8x, hex die to crimp shield
- Joe, DX engineering, ultra grip 2 with die $58,
- KI6LOM, Jim
- in a canyon with dipole 12 feet up to
- WA6LDI, Phil
- KK6CUR, Kevin
- crimps on boats a lot, marine supply
- Jpole question, what type of connector, check their website, SO-239 default, N $5 extra
- 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
- DMR programming
- code plug not software, it’s settings / data
- get software working first, like read the data from the radio
- how to insert analog frequencies? added new zone for SOARA repeaters frequencies
- always save original configuration from the radio and safely save it away. Allows you to get back to a working start point.
- (Bruce) many radios, firmware update and customer software must match.
- (Bill) always check compatibility firmware & software
- how to check new radio firmware?
- (Mikkel) varies on radio, look at manual, note firmware, check manufacturer’s website.
- (Mitchel) Be sure to set your callsign and DMR ID
- (Mikkel) manual is confusing? try searching YouTube
- KN6FOA, Mitchel
- Lithium ion 14.8v, 16.8 v to high for radio equipment. How to bring voltage down?
- W6EDT, Dale
- how to determine fm deviation. pick freq to determine deviation. Or set the amount of deviation at a frequency?
- signal link want to see 2.5KHz deviation? Do it by ear?
- (Mitchel), test by hooking audio output to oscilloscope, look at deviation there.
- K6EEE, Jim
- HT batteries, charged up, on high power 1-2 transmissions, time to by a new battery? or something else wrong?
- (Bill) batteries degrade over time, maybe 500-1000 cycles, check charge current
- (Ray) battery chemistry is a big variable, some batteries like NiCad have memory, lithium ion work well
- (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
- CB radios, any interest for raffle or donate to new member?
- Yes, Heiko will take them and re-purpose through SOARA.
- CB radios, any interest for raffle or donate to new member?
- 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
- comet GP9
- FTM 400 & ID5100
- IC7300
- Elimination of electrical Noise, by Don Pinnock G3HVA (ARRL)
- W6EDT, Dale
- FT8800 base station radio
- Flex 6600
- K6EEE, Jim
- Icom 880
- THD74
- Kenwood 2000, KX3
- G5RV Jr, force flagpole
- KM6FOY, Bill
- Yaesu 991a
- FTdx101d
- OCF dipole
- K7KCE, Joe
- Icom 7100
- Anytone 868
- KN6FOA, Mitchell
- THD74
- external j pole hanging with a zip tie
- 2 meter noise floor very high, even at street
- N6RRV, Scott
- Kenwood 870 + tcxo
- FT60
- Mot 7550e
- endfed for hf
- looking at Ed (Fong?) antennas
- K6RJO, Rich
- ID51 plus 2
- RA77 diamond antenna
- ladderline jpole N9TAX
- ID-5100
- IC-7100, 17′ vert with 33′ radials
- AJ6LU, Harald
- IC9700
- ID51
- Diamond X200 about 15 feet up
- K6TJO, Tim
- FT891
- endfed 134 feet
- Anytone 580 something
- Kenwood TD74
- HN6HI, Steve
- Kenwood 74a
- AI6WE, Mike
- K6RBS, Richard
- check noise floor with a SDR
- sunspots are baaaaaack!!!!!
10/31/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)
- WA6ED, Ed, logging & net control
- Questions / comments
- Get the ARRL antenna book and read it! lots of good stuff.
- Questions / comments
- KI6LOM, Jim
- AE6H, Ray
- KM6FOY, Bill
- KB6POE, Richard
- K6EEE, Jim
- winding coax into a circle make an inductor, RF choke
- diameter?
- number of turns?
- KN6HI, Steve
- AJ6LU, Harald
- Winlink SW modem on PC IC9700
- Sound modems
- Brian’s blog
- NJ6N, Brian
- K6RBS, Richard
- AI6WE, Mike
- N6RRV, Scott
- New end fed Nelson, block stray RF, try ugly balun
- https://www.instructables.com/Air-Choke-Ugly-Balun-for-Ham-Radio/
- https://www.hamuniverse.com/balun.html
- K6WHC, Scott
- 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
- Microphone current
- 2ma on cell phones
- 20ma microphone chips
- calculate from wattage of resistor
- looking for a cleaner install
- Microphone current
- WA5C, Ben
- W6EDT, Dale
- antenna switching, looking at 5 switches
- UHF switch
- VHF Switch
- HF
- Antenna switches getting out of control
- WA6ED, Ed
- UBX-M8030, difficulty connecting serial, inverting data didn’t help.
- KI6LOM, Jim
- KE6GQO, Monty
- K6WHC, Scott
- Yaseu Vx5R
- N6RRV, Scott
10/17/2020 SOARA Saturday Tech net, 9am, 147.645 and 447.180 repeaters (closed)
- WA6ED, Ed, Net Control & logging
- questions on:
- digital pl tones on papa system
- propagation not the same both ways
- programming Kenwood D74
- questions on:
- 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
- Replace RF power transistors
- NR6E, Mikkel
- N6TIK, John
- RF vs Electrical Ground
- W6EDT, Dale
- Auction of donated test equipment, 10:30-1:30 Sat & Sun.
- NH7WG, Bruce
- 1/4 wave ground plane antennas?
- If in a field, mag mount with cookie sheet vs 1/4 wave ground plane with three counterpoise aimed down
- Try a jpole, pull up to top of tree
- 2 meters 146.580
- 19″ nagoya mag mount
- N6RRV, Scott
- Icom 275, rf gain knob, what does RF gain do?
- KI6LOM, Jim
- K6RBS, Richard
- 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
- SOARA electronic badge
- Parallax,
- Adafruit, two versions
- Custom SOARA badge, (no recomendations on these links, just researching)
- TFT display, Raspberry Pi Zero W
- Lipo battery
- Post source code on Github
- SOARA electronic badge
- KM6FOY, Bill
- K6WHC, Scott
- K6RJO, Rich
- NR6E, Mikkel
- KI6LOM, Jim
- KB6HRO, Joe
- AE6H, Ray
- KG6LZP, Ed
- TNC variations, any types better?
- sound card
- Arduino version
- built into radio
- Winlink
- Mobile radio recommendations for winlink?
- TNC variations, any types better?
- 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
- log periodic vs yagi
- W6EDT, Dale
- How to test gas discharge lightning protection devices
- Polyphaser whitepaper online
- How to test gas discharge lightning protection devices
- 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
- Microphones, Dynamic vs Condenser
- https://www.microphonetopgear.com/types-of-microphones/
- AD6OI, Heiko
- KM6FOY, Bill
- New WSJTX 2.2.2.2
- K7KCE, Joe
- Antenna analyzers, discussed lab equipment, Rigexpert & NanoVNA
- 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
- Q1, DSTAR, reflectors
- 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
- Logger
- https://www.n3fjp.com/index.html
- Logger
- 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
- TASMA
- 220SMA
- SCRRBA
- W6EDT, Dale
- AI6OU, David
- K6UVR, Steve
- K6RBS, Richard
- SDR
- http://www.websdr.org/
- Logger
- https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/
- SDR
- 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
- Traced previous issue with Raspberry Pi, POE, mesh-node
- KC6FZY Charlie
- Linear power amplifiers, power measurement issues
- K6WHC Scott
- OC Races 60 meter band, KX3
- Hustler 60 meter stick antenna
- most internal tuners can handle 3:1 or better
- Anybody on 60 meters?
- K6EEE uses g5rv junior with KX3, initial reading 6:1, KX3 tuner quite good
- AE6H, Ray
- SF Pier 45, 4 alarm fire
- KG6JBL, Jerry
- KN6BMR David
- 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
- 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
- Grounding your station
- ARRL Book on Grounding and bonding
- Grounding your station
- K6RBS, Richard
- RF ground
- AC ground
- During storms, ladder line, arcing in tuner, time to disconnect ladder line and ground it.
- KI6LOM, Jim
- AD6OH, Patti
- 3D printing
- Friction welding question
- 3D printing
- 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
- Does a FTM400 need a cooling fan?
- only if it gets hot
- display gets warm, need goods air flow
- dim display, it will run cooler! Woo Hoo! Thanks Jeff.
- How much TX power?
- TX duty cycle?
- Does a FTM400 need a cooling fan?
- KN6BMR, David
- Baofang receiver noise
- led lights
- out of band noise
- in band noise
- try a filter, fun to experiment!
- Baofang receiver noise
- KM6FOY, Bill
- Some Baofangs work better than others
- For the price, it’s what
- NR6E, Mikkel
- K6RJO, Rich
- AI6WE, Mike
- W6SI, Tak
- KC6FZY, Charley
- WIRES messing up repeater
- AE6H, Ray
- 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
- offered to check out David’s noise in the area
- NJ6N, Brian
- Turn off WIRES
- W6EDT, Dale
- 3-5 impulses of noise, something oscillating, need trouble shooting ideas
- goes away at 1 watt
- 1 second after key up, wide band
- centered on discrete frequencies
- happens on two radios
- happens on different antennas
- 15 meters
- 1-5 seconds in a series after tx stops.
- check coax? (from Bill)
- Radio a & b pick up each other issue
- Flex & 7300
- Try CW keyer, with directional antenna
- 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
- Field Day, Gilleran Park Closed
- Investigating Alternatives
- AB6CP, Adam
- 6 meter, 10 meter antenna suggestions?
- vertical
- dipole
- CB antenna could be adapted to 10 meters
- 6 meter, 10 meter antenna suggestions?
- K6WHC, Scott
- K6RJO, Rich
- K6SI, Tak
- KM6FQY, Bill
- AJ6LU, Harald
- KE6GQO, Montey
- W6BIK, Jeff
- Lido, Panavice
- 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
- spectrum.ieee.org
- mtt.org
- microwavejournal.com
- AJ6LJU, Harold
- KM6FOY, Bill
- AB6CP, Adam
- NR6E, Mikkel
- K6ACJ, Bill
- K6UVR, Steve
- K6RBS, Richard
- homingin.com
- JoeMoell
- http://www.foxhunt.com.au/
- vk3yng
- homingin.com
- 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
- meetings online to members, goto meeting, zoom, and others
- how to make updates on www.soara.org
- linked 2m to 440, wait for both to key down
- K6WHC, Scott
- interesting session
- WB6NOA Gordon
- beam antenna, moon bounce, FM Sat., meteor scatter, 6M FM, 10KHz wide
- this summer, high pressure, tropospheric ducting
- kids excited tonight 8:37 ISS, 3 min, 41 deg, look NNW
- Tusday NASA TV
- Clear
- Ae6h Ray
- radio repair problem, alinco 605, fuse glowed, display half brightness,
- radio timers set 90-120 seconds
- 10MHz cutoff USB, below 10MHz LSB
- chimney help
- W6BIK Jeff
- ticket in Jan, studying for general
- webex and goto meeting, lately zoom, 40 minute sessions, zoombombing
- likes the notes!!!!!
- WD6E Mike
- 57 GHz & up
- liked modes tropo work, moon bounce, Stanford dish antenna, 1200 mhz to Hawaii
- likes the log too!!!!
- KM6ZPO, Mark,
- checking in, tram1480?
- zoom not using passwords
- KK6TTL, Jimmy
- suggestion: record tech net, 5W HF radio, how to determine lsb usb difference in reception?
- sw to demod SSB signal, headless radio, cell phone control
- using LSB USB convention clears up question
- 73
- KM6FOY Bill,
- chimney mount, use stainless straps
- chimney mounts designed for TV antennas
- black UV zip ties
- KE6RDK, Dan, on car mobile
- zoom
- Chimney mount question asker! Thank you for all the info. (Maybe connect with Ray)
- 73
- W6EDT, Dale
- after keying pulses, every 50khz
- suggest stainless chimney straps, galvanized lasted about 4 years, wide as possible to reduce load
- USB LSB, 60 meter USB only channelized
- 73
- AI6CG, Mark
- checked in, monitoring
- Anaheim ht
- 73 / clear
- AG6VQ, Mike
- ID-51 HT, how to get onto DSTAR?
- Car antenna next!
- 73 / clear
- WE4BY, Greg
- software decode? LSB USB
- Webex at work, metal faring, slot antenna, 2 story roof
- LSB USB convention, contrarians
- timed out?
- KN6BMR, David
- 73
- KK6LZB, Roger
- Zoom Webex, Skype, feature set
- KF6QPC, John
- getting familiar with DMR & Fusion, FT70D
- AI6OU, David
- K6RBS, Richard
- set your timer
- glendora jamming repeater
- 60meter US
- K6ACJ, Bill
- recorded net
4/3/2020 Dinner net 7pm
- AD6OI, Heiko (net control)
- NR6E, Mikkel
- WD6E, Mike
- WA6ED, Ed
- KM6FOY, Bill
- AE6H, Ray, 73
- W6INE, Erik
- G7LWT, Darren, echolink, UK?, 3am, 73
- K6TJO, Tim, Radio check, 73
- AG6VQ, Michael, final, 73
- K6FTL, Alex, 73
- K6HHC, Scott, clear