... Paul - No, no, no. The rules don't say "at least a Tech." The rules say "a Tech." So Bernie is exactly right. Since callbooks prior to Fall 67 don't show...
... Yes, a rule change is started with a Petition for Rulemaking. I write them for a living but convincing the FCC to rule in your favor would require...
The problem is the GRANDFATHER clause only applies to technician class license. I told the ARRL this is discrimination. They agreed. And they told me they...
... From: Bob Macklin <macklinbob@...> ... I think you meant "N" or "V" ... Why not Novices, too? (in fact, until the code test was dropped in 2007, FCC...
Yes I meant "N"! The people other than Novices had to pass the General written exam. That's why Novices would not qualify. But why should they not be allowed...
... Not quite true. <nitpicker mode: on> From 15 April 2000 until 15 Dec 2006, code credit was granted to anyone who had taken a 5 wpm code test. This included...
(Ed McMahon voice): YOU ARE CORRECT, SIR!! Thanks. Important to get the details correct. IIRC, until the "Omnibus" proceeding, the 5 wpm credit only applied to...
A technical question...for using RG8 and RG58 coax cable, which is better practice for Ham use...Crimping or soldering the connectors? Bernie W0ZIF...
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IMHO...after 50 years & nearly that many doing tower/antenna work, I never use nor recommend crimp-on connectors to or for my clients, w/UHF connectors. With...
Thanks, Don... I appreciate the help! 73's, Bernie Wiklund W0ZIFÂ From: don daso <k4za@...> To: Ham-Radio-History@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January...
Bernie - You'll actually hear different perspectives on this. Some will say "I always solder", and others will say "I always crimp." I think the real answer is...
Thanks for the info, Steve... I'm a new / old ham, as you might recall from some previous conversations I had on here a couple of months ago or so. They had...
Bernie, Do not consider RG-58 for VHF applications. You will lose a lot of power in the coax. RG-8x at a minimum if not RG-8 or RG-213. With 100 feet of...
OK Jerry, I guess since I am using these antennas with my little dual bander handheld, the most practical coax to use of the ones you suggested would be the...
... From: Walter Benjamin <bdubu2003@...> ... RG-8X is great stuff, and costs about the same as good RG-58. However, be aware of a few things: 1) RG-8X...
I suggest you do as Jim says and use the large coax for the main long run. Buy a UHF to BNC converter and then use a short piece of RG-58 to the HT. Buy a...
In November of last year Cam Trowbridge, author of "Marconi: Father of Wireless, Grandfather of Radio, Great-Grandfather of the Cell Phone, The Story of the...
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Feb 1, 2012 12:44 pm
The Ham Radio History Forum: The Ham Radio History (HRH) reflector consists of several hundred subscribers from many different disciplines. All of whom are...
For the first time the HAM TV link from Mt Lemmon to White Tanks was turned on tonight. It is now possible to see the inside of the Mt Lemmon site building -...
What Mt. Lemmon building? I was the engineering manager for the UofAz telescopes there from 1980 to 1984. Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa. "Real Radios Glow In...
The CQ Newroom reported Armond Nobel, N6WR, the former editor/publisher or Worldradio News, passed away on Feb. 1.I remember dropping in on him years ago...
Hey Guys, I was just wondering if the site your using on Lemmon, Is the ole AK7Z site up there. I spent many hours there with John AK7Z and Fr. Mike and...
I passed the TV line of emails to a friends in AZ & NM. Knowing these fellows ardently maintain the EAARS linked system which involves Mt Lemmon and others I...
Here again - I was not told which building. I DO know that it was burned to a crisp during the Aspen Fire a few years ago - if that helps. Sorry. Bil K1ATV HAM...
I remember the ZIA Connection well. I used it almost exclusively when I lived in Yarnell, AZ. The HAM TV link has nothing to do with ZIA, though. The Mt...
Ok, that is the building I thought it was. The old building prior to the fire was owned by my good friend John AK7Z who passed away several years ago. 73,...
Right, the ZIA connection as well as the Cactus intertie, John's UHF repeater, a 2m repeater and our 9600 baud packet use to all be in that building. We also...
... Sad news, but an interesting coincidence of timing. Lifetime subscriptions to Worldradio News were converted to limited subscriptions to CQ Magazine when...
