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Thank you Eric and Stacy for opening your shop to the club, the instruction and all the unseen prep-getting the parts, creating the instructions etc. ?Was a great experience and great to have moral support never having used a soldering iron before! ??
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On Mar 23, 2025, at 8:05?AM, Matt AA7VG via groups.io <matthew.l.carlson@...> wrote:
? I had a wonderful time at this event.? Thank you so much for hosting and teaching!
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Enjoy the day!
Sue D.
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I had a wonderful time at this event.? Thank you so much for hosting and teaching!
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Wonderful to see all the folks engaged. thanks Stacy for organizing this event!
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Eric and Stacy,
Thanks so much for hosting us old timers for solder Saturday. ?I learned a lot and am looking forward to trying my brand spanking new attenuator.
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On Mar 22, 2025, at 7:25 PM, Norm kd7tqm via groups.io <kd7tqm@...> wrote:
?Thanks Eric & Stacy for a great event it was fun getting together with everyone it's always a great turn out for your events. I especially want to thank Todd WA7U and HARLEY KI7XF and ERIC KE7NLU for your help It's been a long time since I picked up a soldering gun thanks for the pointers. On Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM, Stacy KK7CJV via groups.io <stroscoe2001@...> wrote: Another great Gallatin Ham Radio Club event--Solder Saturday! We had many members come to build a 4 MHz Offset Attenuator for use in future fox hunts and a 4 position antenna switch. Eric (KE7NLU) gave a brief tutorial on soldering before we all started on our projects. What a great time to get together, learn and have fun! We even learned some new 'dad jokes'!
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Re: Solder Saturday details
Thanks Eric & Stacy for a great event it was fun getting together with everyone it's always a great turn out for your events. I especially want to thank Todd WA7U and HARLEY KI7XF and ERIC KE7NLU for your help It's been a long time since I picked up a soldering gun thanks for the pointers.
On Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM, Stacy KK7CJV via groups.io <stroscoe2001@...> wrote: Another great Gallatin Ham Radio Club event--Solder Saturday! We had many members come to build a 4 MHz Offset Attenuator for use in future fox hunts and a 4 position antenna switch. Eric (KE7NLU) gave a brief tutorial on soldering before we all started on our projects. What a great time to get together, learn and have fun! We even learned some new 'dad jokes'!
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Re: Solder Saturday details
Another great Gallatin Ham Radio Club event--Solder Saturday! We had many members come to build a 4 MHz Offset Attenuator for use in future fox hunts and a 4 position antenna switch. Eric (KE7NLU) gave a brief tutorial on soldering before we all started on our projects. What a great time to get together, learn and have fun! We even learned some new 'dad jokes'!
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Gus,
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Great news! We will start on 6 meter USB.? Last week we moved through the modes - USB, FM, and AM.? In my opinion AM is not a usable mode on 6 meters since I was not able to hear but 2 of the 7 stations.? But I'm sure the right conditions, right timing may make it more useful.? FM was interesting, because I was able to hear a station more clearly but then other stations I could not receive even though I was able to hear them on USB.? USB was the best at hearing most everyone.? I moved my antenna from the front of the house(we have awful power line noise) to the back and up higher this week.? My feed point was maybe 2' and now it is at 7'. ? The move dropped the noise level from an S5 to S1.? So it should help tremendously tonight during the net.? I can't wait to play!
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We may move to 10 meters after making a list and getting reports on 6 meters ( if most are capable of changing bands). ? I am preemptively planning +- 28.355.? Hope to hear you on the air!
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Stacy KK7CJV
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I'm in for the 6m net tonight. What mode are you going to operate? Any split? I will come up on the 82 repeater and monitor also.
Gus WY7GUS? West Yellowstone
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-------- Original message -------- From: "Stacy KK7CJV via groups.io" <stroscoe2001@...> Date: 3/17/25 17:12 (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [W7ED] 6 Meter Net
Hello All,
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Let's try a 6 meter net again this Thursday(March 20th) @ 7pm on 50.125.? I will be moving my antenna and trying to get it up higher to hopefully improve the receive. Hope to hear you all on the net.
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Carol-We started the net at 7pm.? You most likely heard Sally or Todd.? Todd was the relay from Bozeman South to my QTH.? Hope you try again this week.? Hope to hear you on the net.? We may switch over to 10 meter and give that a try so I thought I would give you a heads up.? Not sure where on the 10 meter band but would like to be +- 28.355.?
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Stacy KK7CJV
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Wayd,
?185 W Cameron Bridge Rd. Bozeman, MT 59718?? Turn west off Jackrabbit Ln. at Kenyon Noble, driveway to big brown shop is on the right side of the road.? If you went past the Kenyon noble yard, you have gone too far.? See you at Solder Saturday.
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Stacy KK7CJV
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On Fri, Mar 14, 2025, 1:28?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001= [email protected]> wrote: Hello All,
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On Saturday March 22, 2025 GHRC will be having a Solder Saturday event from 1-3pm.? The event will kick off with a brief tutorial/refresher on how to solder.? We have come up with 2 projects our members can build.
1). 4 MHz Offset Attenuator for use with a tape measure antenna for future fox hunts.? Cost to build is $15 for the parts.? Cost includes small box, circuit board, and parts to solder on the circuit board to complete the project.
2). 4 position Antenna Switch.? Cost to build is $66 for the parts.? Cost includes box and 20' of control wire.? If less control wire is needed, adjustments to cost can be calculated.? Control wire is $0.50/foot.
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Eric does have 4 soldering irons for use but if you have one in your tool chest-bring it.? We also have a big magnifier and Eric picked up a couple other magnifiers for use.? I would recommend if you have any tools that will help you to build the project-bring it along.?
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Please respond to this email thread to reserve your project build and so I can order enough parts and pieces for both builds.? Hope to see you all at Solder Saturday!
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Thank you,
Stacy KK7CJV
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Reminder: 88 repeater net
When:
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
8:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Denver
Where:
146.88- 100Hz
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Description:
Tuesday night repeater net
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Hello All,
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Let's try a 6 meter net again this Thursday(March 20th) @ 7pm on 50.125.? I will be moving my antenna and trying to get it up higher to hopefully improve the receive. Hope to hear you all on the net.
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Carol-We started the net at 7pm.? You most likely heard Sally or Todd.? Todd was the relay from Bozeman South to my QTH.? Hope you try again this week.? Hope to hear you on the net.? We may switch over to 10 meter and give that a try so I thought I would give you a heads up.? Not sure where on the 10 meter band but would like to be +- 28.355.?
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Stacy KK7CJV
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Hi Stacy, thanks for offering to host this. I would like to build the attenuator, and will bring my own iron and tools.?
If there are extra ingredients for a tape antenna, I'd take those as well.?
Thanks and see you all this weekend.?
JP Pendleton? KG7NXO
Hi Stacy,
I would like to build the attenuator. I will bring a soldiering iron and tools.
Thanks for hosting this event.
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Bud
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Hi Stacy,
I would like to build the attenuator. I will bring a soldiering iron and tools.
Thanks for hosting this event.
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Bud
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Re: Dummy load that I could borrow
John: I only work F,S,Sun but I could take it in tomorrow and leave it on the "Will Call shelf" by the front inside stairs with instructions to Mark the M,T,W,TH assistant manager for you to pick up and when you are done with it you could drop it off any day and let him know to put my name on it and put back on the will call shelf. There is no rush at all even if it is several weeks or a month. I am the assistant Mgr on F,S,and Sun. The address is 317 Pronghorn. The NAPA store just south of Murdochs on Jack Rabbit by four corners..That should work for both you and me.  I will take it in tomorrow and leave it even if I do not hear back from you before I leave in the morning.
There is a time usage curve on the can as it is not 1kw for continuous use. If it gets real hot you can set it outside to cool off more quickly.
David W7CXC
David, ? Sorry,? been a long week at work this week.? Didn’t leave the office till 7:30 PM last night.? ?I work Mon-Wed this coming week.? Any chance one of those days after I get off work at 4:30 would work? ? John ?
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of David w7cxc via groups.io
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2025 8:34 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [W7ED] Dummy load that I could borrow ? Hi never saw a yea or nay so did not bring it with me today. Will just ignore unless Yes, have a 1kw "cantena" you may use.. I work part time at the 4C NAPA and you could pick it up there Friday? 9 to 12? ,,,,1 to 6? or Sat 8 to 5 or Sun 10 to 5. No rush to return it. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 05:55:25 PM MDT, John-NZ7W <nz7w@...> wrote: Does anyone have a dummy load that I could borrow that is greater than 500 watts?? I need to do some calibration with my new amplifier and the manual states to do the test connected to a dummy load.? The one I have only goes to 300 watts.?
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David, ? Sorry,? been a long week at work this week.? Didn’t leave the office till 7:30 PM last night.? ?I work Mon-Wed this coming week.? Any chance one of those days after I get off work at 4:30 would work? ? John ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of David w7cxc via groups.io
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2025 8:34 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [W7ED] Dummy load that I could borrow? Hi never saw a yea or nay so did not bring it with me today. Will just ignore unless Yes, have a 1kw "cantena" you may use.. I work part time at the 4C NAPA and you could pick it up there Friday? 9 to 12? ,,,,1 to 6? or Sat 8 to 5 or Sun 10 to 5. No rush to return it. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 05:55:25 PM MDT, John-NZ7W <nz7w@...> wrote: Does anyone have a dummy load that I could borrow that is greater than 500 watts?? I need to do some calibration with my new amplifier and the manual states to do the test connected to a dummy load.? The one I have only goes to 300 watts.?
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Re: Solder Saturday details
Carol and Pat, Dave loaned me his official TI calculator, so I do not need yours. ?Thanks for the offer.
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On Mar 15, 2025, at 11:53 AM, Todd wa7u via groups.io <wa7u77@...> wrote:
? Stacy I would like to build the offset attenuator.? I can bring my own iron and assembly tools.? Todd, WA7U On Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 1:28?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001= [email protected]> wrote: Hello All,
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On Saturday March 22, 2025 GHRC will be having a Solder Saturday event from 1-3pm.? The event will kick off with a brief tutorial/refresher on how to solder.? We have come up with 2 projects our members can build.
1). 4 MHz Offset Attenuator for use with a tape measure antenna for future fox hunts.? Cost to build is $15 for the parts.? Cost includes small box, circuit board, and parts to solder on the circuit board to complete the project.
2). 4 position Antenna Switch.? Cost to build is $66 for the parts.? Cost includes box and 20' of control wire.? If less control wire is needed, adjustments to cost can be calculated.? Control wire is $0.50/foot.
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Eric does have 4 soldering irons for use but if you have one in your tool chest-bring it.? We also have a big magnifier and Eric picked up a couple other magnifiers for use.? I would recommend if you have any tools that will help you to build the project-bring it along.?
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Please respond to this email thread to reserve your project build and so I can order enough parts and pieces for both builds.? Hope to see you all at Solder Saturday!
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Thank you,
Stacy KK7CJV
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Stacy I would like to build the offset attenuator.? I can bring my own iron and assembly tools.? Todd, WA7U
On Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 1:28?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001= [email protected]> wrote: Hello All,
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On Saturday March 22, 2025 GHRC will be having a Solder Saturday event from 1-3pm.? The event will kick off with a brief tutorial/refresher on how to solder.? We have come up with 2 projects our members can build.
1). 4 MHz Offset Attenuator for use with a tape measure antenna for future fox hunts.? Cost to build is $15 for the parts.? Cost includes small box, circuit board, and parts to solder on the circuit board to complete the project.
2). 4 position Antenna Switch.? Cost to build is $66 for the parts.? Cost includes box and 20' of control wire.? If less control wire is needed, adjustments to cost can be calculated.? Control wire is $0.50/foot.
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Eric does have 4 soldering irons for use but if you have one in your tool chest-bring it.? We also have a big magnifier and Eric picked up a couple other magnifiers for use.? I would recommend if you have any tools that will help you to build the project-bring it along.?
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Please respond to this email thread to reserve your project build and so I can order enough parts and pieces for both builds.? Hope to see you all at Solder Saturday!
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Thank you,
Stacy KK7CJV
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Gary Gramer KI7QVZ, Since you will be at the Solder Saturday event, and since we will also attend, may we bring for you are currently unused TI-30XS MultiView T.I. calculator? Carol KA7ROL and Pat(rick) KK7KGP
Stacy, I would like to build the?4 MHz Offset Attenuator. Thanks! Gary G. KI7QVZ
? I will be there to build antenna switch. I will bring my solder tools! On Fri, Mar 14, 2025, 1:28?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001= [email protected]> wrote: Hello All,
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On Saturday March 22, 2025 GHRC will be having a Solder Saturday event from 1-3pm.? The event will kick off with a brief tutorial/refresher on how to solder.? We have come up with 2 projects our members can build.
1). 4 MHz Offset Attenuator for use with a tape measure antenna for future fox hunts.? Cost to build is $15 for the parts.? Cost includes small box, circuit board, and parts to solder on the circuit board to complete the project.
2). 4 position Antenna Switch.? Cost to build is $66 for the parts.? Cost includes box and 20' of control wire.? If less control wire is needed, adjustments to cost can be calculated.? Control wire is $0.50/foot.
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Eric does have 4 soldering irons for use but if you have one in your tool chest-bring it.? We also have a big magnifier and Eric picked up a couple other magnifiers for use.? I would recommend if you have any tools that will help you to build the project-bring it along.?
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Please respond to this email thread to reserve your project build and so I can order enough parts and pieces for both builds.? Hope to see you all at Solder Saturday!
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Thank you,
Stacy KK7CJV
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Carol B Flaherty KA7ROL
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Stacy, I would like to build the?4 MHz Offset Attenuator. Thanks!
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On Mar 14, 2025, at 1:43 PM, Sally KJ7WFN via groups.io <legacylogs2@...> wrote:
? I will be there to build antenna switch. I will bring my solder tools! On Fri, Mar 14, 2025, 1:28?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001= [email protected]> wrote: Hello All,
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On Saturday March 22, 2025 GHRC will be having a Solder Saturday event from 1-3pm.? The event will kick off with a brief tutorial/refresher on how to solder.? We have come up with 2 projects our members can build.
1). 4 MHz Offset Attenuator for use with a tape measure antenna for future fox hunts.? Cost to build is $15 for the parts.? Cost includes small box, circuit board, and parts to solder on the circuit board to complete the project.
2). 4 position Antenna Switch.? Cost to build is $66 for the parts.? Cost includes box and 20' of control wire.? If less control wire is needed, adjustments to cost can be calculated.? Control wire is $0.50/foot.
?
Eric does have 4 soldering irons for use but if you have one in your tool chest-bring it.? We also have a big magnifier and Eric picked up a couple other magnifiers for use.? I would recommend if you have any tools that will help you to build the project-bring it along.?
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Please respond to this email thread to reserve your project build and so I can order enough parts and pieces for both builds.? Hope to see you all at Solder Saturday!
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Thank you,
Stacy KK7CJV
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Matt AA7VG
Carolyn kf7yus
Stacy KK7CJV
Jeff "Gus" KK7RUQ
Carol KA7ROL