I MAY have solved the 80 meter problem.? PLEASE TRY 80/75
|
OK, didn't think of that. I'm interested in seeing the trap, and results. Looking forward to sucess.
---?
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side ?? 73 de W3AB/GEO ??? http://www.w3ab.org You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out".
On Friday, May 8, 2020, 09:27:53 AM PDT, Keith Lamonica, W7DXX <w7dxx@...> wrote:
John, K9DX, wants to try building an RFI trap for the 80 meter coax.? I have enough faith in John's abilities that I am going to hold off changing to the OCFD while he builds the trap.
|
John, K9DX, wants to try building an RFI trap for the 80 meter coax.? I have enough faith in John's abilities that I am going to hold off changing to the OCFD while he builds the trap.
|
Back to this: What if you choke it at the feed point, ground the shield where it enters the building & choke it the antenna switch?
Is the RFI getting into the computator and/or other equipment?
How about building a Faraday cage around the impacted?equipment? Kinda like a mini screen room out of copper screen.
One of those kept me from getting zapped by a giant Tesla coil. My parents were freaking out.
---?
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side ?? 73 de W3AB/GEO ??? http://www.w3ab.org You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out".
On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:23:13 PM PDT, Keith Lamonica, W7DXX <w7dxx@...> wrote:
I had to disconnect the 80m antenna to get rid of the RFI.
The system is working perfectly 40-6 meters.
We were using a well built 80m antenna.
?
If I can impose on Charles again,
?
I'm probably going back to the OCFD
|
I had to disconnect the 80m antenna to get rid of the RFI.
The system is working perfectly 40-6 meters.
We were using a well built 80m antenna.
?
If I can impose on Charles again,
?
I'm probably going back to the OCFD
|
I do not think so …use of a straight key ?would involve some non triverial changes at the ?remote.
?
John K9DX
?
Sent from for Windows 10
?
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
From: Keith Martin
Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:29 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [W7DXXREMOTE] CW Question
?
If I buy a K3 Mini (It looks like they sell for about $500) will I be able to use CW on the remote with a key?
Thanks,
Keith - KA6ASJ
|
If I buy a K3 Mini (It looks like they sell for about $500) will I be able to use CW on the remote with a key?
Thanks,
Keith - KA6ASJ
|
Batteries have been replaced in the UPS, it passed its self-diagnostics, and is charging.? I will put it back on line.
|
Re: The Problem With Tin-Cupping
Do these e-mails go into some dark hole?
?
Sent from for Windows 10
?
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
From: John Battin
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 5:06 PM
To: [email protected];
Robert Devine
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [W7DXXREMOTE] The Problem With Tin-Cupping
?
If there were a budget that included both expenses and income, ?many of us would join together to fund it. As it is now, we have no idea how much has been collected and where that money was spent. It is a puzzle to me that when we collect
fees at the end of the year, why we are out of money in January when we should have cash on hand. We need to know how many new members we need. If Keith’s $300 per month is right, it seems we need eighteen $200 dollar subscriptions to fund it….I thought we
had more than that.
At any rate, we need a solution.? It is driving Keith crazy, and we going to ?lose what ?following we have as W7DXX is put in the “never ending pleas for money” file along with politicians and hundreds of others.
Oh, by the way, when in QSO, I have often started to say ”this is a remote station W7DXX in NM and I am operating from my home near Chicago.” Especially if you just won a pile-up, this should stir-up interest.
As they say “Make a plan…..Do the plan”??? We need a plan.
John K9DX
?
?
Sent from for Windows 10
?
Of course I agree, same few people step up and bail us out.? Keep in
mind, I make up any expenses by myself each month. I had quoted
you our FIXED monthly operating costs at $200. This figure does not
include parts, maintenance, new equipment, etc. Realistically, that is
running about $100 a month. Then too, I bought the KRC-2, parts for the
coax relay. (~150) I reduced monthly expenses by switching to a new ISP,
but, install fees, first month service added up to almost $200. I bought
antenna parts. ($200)? There is around %550 extra in just one month.
True, an extraordinary month for expenses.? Turns out, I discovered this
only yesterday, the UPS needs a new battery again. (I thought I bought
one a few months ago)
On 2020-04-17 00:39, Robert Devine wrote:
In sum, our expenses are running about $300, which, honestly, for a 1500
watt, 24/7 operation is quite reasonable.
>>
>>
>> -------------------------
>>
>> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Don
>> Nesbitt via groups.io <n4hh@...>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 4:06:46 PM
>> To: Keith at W7DXX <w7dxx@...>; [email protected]
>> <[email protected]>
>> Subject: [W7DXXREMOTE] The Problem With Tin-Cupping
>>
>> On April 15th Keith wrote:? ". . .? When I mentioned the need for a
>> few donations to help with expenses, only two of you helped."
>>
>> That's the problem with trying to run something based on
>> "tin-cupping" - after a while it usually fizzles - the "audience"
>> just gets tired of it.
>>
>> Many, myself included, have suggested presenting an actual realistic
>> annual budget that includes not only M&O but reserves and
>> contingencies as well - publishing it - tracking it and sticking to
>> it.
>>
>> As much as a PITA it is, maybe it's time to do it!
>>
>> '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4NN
>>
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
?
|
Need a couple of folks interested in "group" contesting on the remote
One of the problems with "group" contesting involves generating and using a "common" log in "real time."? Having a common log allows us to avoid "dupes" and gives everyone a quick view of how the "contest" is going.
Over the years I've used N1MM Logger in contests as well as on Dxpeditions - it's pretty much become the "defacto" logger software for those endeavors.? One of the neat features of the software is that it provides for "networking" a number of computers - and - when networked, it provides a real-time common log.
I'm NOT a network guy - far from it - but - have played with networking in this context and encountered all the aggravation involved in "port forwarding" across various WAN's and using multiple modems, etc - it's VERY frustrating - so much so, that I'd given up - well, until now!
The N1MM Logger+ group recently did a Zoom meeting about using a VPN (virtual private network) to accomplish networking computers which are physically located in different locations.? The VPN software that is used is Logmein Hamachi (??) If you're a "gamer" or your children or grandchildren are, this might be familiar - apparently it's used by lots of Minecraft and other multi-user gamers.? The beauty of this software is that it eliminates all the problems of port forwarding, etc.
Now, here's what I'm trying (going) to do:
1.? Use logmein hamachi VPN to network computers. 2.? Use N1MM Logger+ software in network mode. 3.? Have several operators connect to the W7DXX remote for a contest.
Apparently there are several contest groups already doing this and have been doing it for quite a while - and - you may already be a member of one of these groups - or - already know how to do this.
I'm attaching a PDF document from the N1MM group that deals with this as well as the following link to the Zoom meeting in case you want to review it.
Please let me know if you're interested either by responding through our group or directly to me at:? n4hh@....? I'm hoping we can use Zoom to chat about this and share screens where appropriate.
Thanks - happy Earth Day - '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH?
|
Keith pass on my thanks to Charles!
Charles thank you so much for your efforts! Your hard work is greatly appreciated by all of us that use Keith's remote!
Rob WR3Y
Keith - I just PayPal'd $100 to you - please pass it along to Charles KG5BVE - not sure what is open there but perhaps he and his wife can have a little bubbly and dinner.
Not sure what a bucket truck costs in Las Cruses but I'm guessing $250 or more and that doesn't include labor and apparently Charles did the installation without one - oh how I remember those days of strength and youth !!!
Charles - thank you so very much for your hard work - it's greatly appreciated - '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 11:02:37 PM EDT, Keith Lamonica < w7dxx@...> wrote:
I had mentioned to you that Charles, KG5BVE, by himself, took
down our giant log-periodic, repaired it, and put it back up on
the tower, again, by himself.? Charles is older than I am, but,
obviously in better shape.
I think we owe Charles a big thank you.? Expert help for the
remote had been impossible, until I found him.? He is a real asset
and I want him to feel appreciated.
I ASK EVERYONE WHO USES THE REMOTE TO SEND
YOUR THANKS TO CHARLES VIA EMAIL THRU ME. I WILL MAKE SURE
HE GETS THEM
I am showing my appreciation to him with a check, gasoline, and a
dinner for he and his wife.
|
Keith - I just PayPal'd $100 to you - please pass it along to Charles KG5BVE - not sure what is open there but perhaps he and his wife can have a little bubbly and dinner.
Not sure what a bucket truck costs in Las Cruses but I'm guessing $250 or more and that doesn't include labor and apparently Charles did the installation without one - oh how I remember those days of strength and youth !!!
Charles - thank you so very much for your hard work - it's greatly appreciated - '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 11:02:37 PM EDT, Keith Lamonica <w7dxx@...> wrote:
I had mentioned to you that Charles, KG5BVE, by himself, took
down our giant log-periodic, repaired it, and put it back up on
the tower, again, by himself.? Charles is older than I am, but,
obviously in better shape.
I think we owe Charles a big thank you.? Expert help for the
remote had been impossible, until I found him.? He is a real asset
and I want him to feel appreciated.
I ASK EVERYONE WHO USES THE REMOTE TO SEND
YOUR THANKS TO CHARLES VIA EMAIL THRU ME. I WILL MAKE SURE
HE GETS THEM
I am showing my appreciation to him with a check, gasoline, and a
dinner for he and his wife.
|
My inbound email has stopped? ?working but you should be able to email me here.? Please try it.
TU
|
Definitely.? Charles is the man!
On Monday, April 20, 2020, 09:01:59 PM EDT, Keith Lamonica, W7DXX <w7dxx@...> wrote:
Not a helper, he is my friend Charles Combs, KG5BVE, doing ALL the work.? What say we buy he and his wife Peg dinner?
|
Not a helper, he is my friend Charles Combs, KG5BVE, doing ALL the work.? What say we buy he and his wife Peg dinner?
|
|
|
Damn, a lot of work.? We need another morning to finish putting the beam back on the tower.
|
Re: The Problem With Tin-Cupping
If there were a budget that included both expenses and income, ?many of us would join together to fund it. As it is now, we have no idea how much has been collected and where that money was spent. It is a puzzle to me that when we collect
fees at the end of the year, why we are out of money in January when we should have cash on hand. We need to know how many new members we need. If Keith’s $300 per month is right, it seems we need eighteen $200 dollar subscriptions to fund it….I thought we
had more than that.
At any rate, we need a solution.? It is driving Keith crazy, and we going to ?lose what ?following we have as W7DXX is put in the “never ending pleas for money” file along with politicians and hundreds of others.
Oh, by the way, when in QSO, I have often started to say ”this is a remote station W7DXX in NM and I am operating from my home near Chicago.” Especially if you just won a pile-up, this should stir-up interest.
As they say “Make a plan…..Do the plan”??? We need a plan.
John K9DX
?
?
Sent from for Windows 10
?
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Keith Lamonica, W7DXX <w7dxx@...>
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 8:36:08 AM
To: Robert Devine <kc6awx@...>
Cc: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [W7DXXREMOTE] The Problem With Tin-Cupping
Of course I agree, same few people step up and bail us out.? Keep in
mind, I make up any expenses by myself each month. I had quoted
you our FIXED monthly operating costs at $200. This figure does not
include parts, maintenance, new equipment, etc. Realistically, that is
running about $100 a month. Then too, I bought the KRC-2, parts for the
coax relay. (~150) I reduced monthly expenses by switching to a new ISP,
but, install fees, first month service added up to almost $200. I bought
antenna parts. ($200)? There is around %550 extra in just one month.
True, an extraordinary month for expenses.? Turns out, I discovered this
only yesterday, the UPS needs a new battery again. (I thought I bought
one a few months ago)
On 2020-04-17 00:39, Robert Devine wrote:
In sum, our expenses are running about $300, which, honestly, for a 1500
watt, 24/7 operation is quite reasonable.
>>
>>
>> -------------------------
>>
>> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Don
>> Nesbitt via groups.io <n4hh@...>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 4:06:46 PM
>> To: Keith at W7DXX <w7dxx@...>; [email protected]
>> <[email protected]>
>> Subject: [W7DXXREMOTE] The Problem With Tin-Cupping
>>
>> On April 15th Keith wrote:? ". . .? When I mentioned the need for a
>> few donations to help with expenses, only two of you helped."
>>
>> That's the problem with trying to run something based on
>> "tin-cupping" - after a while it usually fizzles - the "audience"
>> just gets tired of it.
>>
>> Many, myself included, have suggested presenting an actual realistic
>> annual budget that includes not only M&O but reserves and
>> contingencies as well - publishing it - tracking it and sticking to
>> it.
>>
>> As much as a PITA it is, maybe it's time to do it!
>>
>> '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4NN
>>
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
?
|
Re: The Problem With Tin-Cupping
Of course I agree, same few people step up and bail us out. Keep in mind, I make up any expenses by myself each month. I had quoted
you our FIXED monthly operating costs at $200. This figure does not include parts, maintenance, new equipment, etc. Realistically, that is running about $100 a month. Then too, I bought the KRC-2, parts for the coax relay. (~150) I reduced monthly expenses by switching to a new ISP, but, install fees, first month service added up to almost $200. I bought antenna parts. ($200) There is around %550 extra in just one month. True, an extraordinary month for expenses. Turns out, I discovered this only yesterday, the UPS needs a new battery again. (I thought I bought one a few months ago)
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
On 2020-04-17 00:39, Robert Devine wrote: In sum, our expenses are running about $300, which, honestly, for a 1500 watt, 24/7 operation is quite reasonable. Agree.
Always the same people overnight over again and as Don said it gets
old. Everyone needs to step up to the plate.
73
Robert T Devine, KC6AWX
Sent From My iPhone
On Apr 16, 2020, at 21:06, John Battin <jbattin@...> wrote: ?
I have suggested the same.
Sent from Mail [1] for Windows 10
-------------------------
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Don
Nesbitt via groups.io <n4hh@...>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 4:06:46 PM
To: Keith at W7DXX <w7dxx@...>; [email protected]
<[email protected]>
Subject: [W7DXXREMOTE] The Problem With Tin-Cupping
On April 15th Keith wrote: ". . . When I mentioned the need for a
few donations to help with expenses, only two of you helped."
That's the problem with trying to run something based on
"tin-cupping" - after a while it usually fizzles - the "audience"
just gets tired of it.
Many, myself included, have suggested presenting an actual realistic
annual budget that includes not only M&O but reserves and
contingencies as well - publishing it - tracking it and sticking to
it.
As much as a PITA it is, maybe it's time to do it!
'73 es gud dxing -- Don N4NN
Links:
------
[1]
[2] /g/W7DXXREMOTE/message/253
[3] /mt/73064611/4072303
[4] /g/W7DXXREMOTE/post
[5] /g/W7DXXREMOTE/editsub/4072303
[6] /g/W7DXXREMOTE/leave/defanged
|
Re: The Problem With Tin-Cupping
Agree.?
Always the same people overnight over again and as Don said it gets old. Everyone needs to step up to the plate.?
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
On Apr 16, 2020, at 21:06, John Battin <jbattin@...> wrote:
?
I have suggested the same.
?
Sent from for Windows 10
?
On April 15th Keith wrote:? ". . .??When I mentioned the need for a few donations to help with expenses, only two of you helped."
That's the problem with trying to run something based on "tin-cupping" - after a while it usually fizzles - the "audience" just gets tired of it.
Many, myself included, have suggested presenting an actual realistic annual budget that includes not only M&O but reserves and contingencies as well - publishing it - tracking it and sticking to it.
As much as a PITA it is, maybe it's time to do it!
'73 es gud dxing -- Don N4NN
|
GEO BADGER
robert scott
