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by KG7ODP
Tue Mar 23, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: Upcoming and Continuing Events
Topic: April 3 2021 agenda
Replies: 1
Views: 15321

April 3 2021 agenda

We some time for
up grade testing fees refund for members
we need to discuss
1 will we continue this benefit for members?
2 will we be including the FCC 35 dollar fee or just the 15 dollar VEC fee?
by KG7ODP
Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: General Non-Ham Radio Discussion
Topic: linux
Replies: 2
Views: 61458

Re: linux

so in the middle of the night My frustrations with windows 10 peaked and I loaded ubuntu on my lap top. didn't even have to install the printer, it found and installed the network printer with no help. Most important add on in my opinion was Synaptic Package Manager I like it better than the stock s...
by KG7ODP
Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:15 am
Forum: General Non-Ham Radio Discussion
Topic: linux
Replies: 2
Views: 61458

linux

Mike and I got in a discussion about different operating systems today, so I thought I'd start a thread and see where it goes. 1- in my opinion the best distribution for a newb would be ubuntu. because it has a large user group and it is easy to find online answers to almost any question, Multiple a...
by KG7ODP
Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: General Ham Radio Discussion
Topic: How to Grow Your Ham Radio Club Membership
Replies: 0
Views: 25693

How to Grow Your Ham Radio Club Membership

It seems that this is a topic of interest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2ci-iFrQoo I've been following Dave for about five years and liked this recent video.
by KG7ODP
Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: Technical Ham Radio Articles and Guides
Topic: Dipole, how to tune a dipole with a pencil
Replies: 2
Views: 60952

Re: Diple, how to tune a dipole with a pencil

And if you would like to use an online calculator for dipole length, go to my url by clicking below. http://64.113.166.21/calculator.htm I would suggest right clicking the link and selecting "Open Link in New Tab". Good Plan I'm not very good with math also If the antenna is to be portable you don'...
by KG7ODP
Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:06 pm
Forum: General Ham Radio Discussion
Topic: Pre test poll idea
Replies: 3
Views: 18185

Re: Pre test poll idea

Mike; I appreciate your time and effort to serve in and for the club. As far as the VE team doing more than we already do: First when the Meeting is over for everyone else we have from 1 1/2 to 3 hours to go. With a bundle of paper work that has to be to a high standard. I for one am not willing to ...
by KG7ODP
Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:14 pm
Forum: Technical Ham Radio Articles and Guides
Topic: Dipole, how to tune a dipole with a pencil
Replies: 2
Views: 60952

Dipole, how to tune a dipole with a pencil

Dipole Tuning for Lowest swr New Dipoles first attempt in the air! 1. First write down the total length of your new antenna after using the old formula. (468/freqMhz = total length in feet) Hopefully you kept notes! 2. Find the frequency (F) of the lowest swr of your first attempt dipole. (Check sev...