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FW: Help Operating for Fire Prevention Week

 

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Here is the request from K7NM for some local operators to operate/contest using ?N7F any time from Oct 6-12 that I QST¡¯d on the net tonight. ?Every call letter district gets an NxF call sign and Lee would like the 7 region to be represented. Feel free to Email Lee if you have an interest. WA7MKN

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From: Lee Barrett <leejudybarrett@...>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 7:15:59 PM
To: Banker4hire@... <banker4hire@...>
Subject: Help Operating for Fire Prevention Week

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Hello Jim,

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I have to be at Montana State University during Fire Prevention Week this year - so can't operate as N7F this year as I have for the previous decade.? There are awards for working all call district NxF's and one Canadian active station.? So no N7F would put a wrench in the works.?

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Can you please help?? Or announce it to any of the HF capable hams in the 7 call district you know?? Any day, any mode, any time for any period... All is acceptable.? I will collect the logs at the end.?

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6 October 00:00 GMT to 12 October 23:59 GMT is the period.? The call is N7F (reserved under my call K7NM).? Be ready for pile-ups - they do happen!?

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Sure would appreciate folks covering some of it (or all if anyone can).?

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Please pass my email to anyone interested and will do contribute to the effort.? I will give further instructions to the participants.

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Thanks a lot!

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Kind regards and 73,

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Lee Barrett - K7NM

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PS - I will be in Bozeman for several days with intermittent trips to Yellowstone and to Hamilton to see my mother - depending on weather.? It would be great to have an eyeball QSO sometime while there if your schedule fits a time and place.?

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Event: 88 repeater net - Tuesday, August 20, 2024 #cal-reminder

Group Notification
 

Reminder: 88 repeater net

When:
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
8:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Denver

Where:
146.88- 100Hz

View Event

Description:
Tuesday night repeater net


Re: MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO

 

Ronnie,

Excellent!? I have found it very entertaining to watch a CW operator!? I'm sure others would love to watch a CW operator as well!? You may just be the star of the show!??

The Parks On The Air rules for activating a park are a minimum of 10 contacts for a successful activation.? I recommend grabbing a few more QSO's just to make sure I have the minimum for a successful activation (12-15 QSO's).??

Thank you,
Stacy KK7CJV


On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 11:59:51 AM MDT, Ronnie ai7dk <rlw.flyfish@...> wrote:


Hey Stacy
I will probably attend but will be using my mobile and working CW from my car.? Not sure how many folks would be interested in that sort of thing but been working mainly CW.? Thanks.
73
Ronnie AI7DK

On Sun, Aug 18, 2024 at 4:47?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001=[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Everyone!
?
On September 28th at Bogert Park we will be having a MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO.? All are welcome to participate!? This is your chance to show off your set-up!!? Show and Tell.? Whether it is a mobile radio set-up in your daily driver, a go-box you built and would like to share with us your portable set-up, or your POTA/SOTA portable activation scenario.? And just for added fun-we will be on location in the heart of Bozeman at a public access point along the Lewis & Clark Trail.? POTA park entity # US-4572!? So mark your calendar and swing by to view a wide array of Mobile/Portable set-ups and how to activate a park through the Parks On The Air program-I know I will be activating!
?
If your interested in showing off what you got-drop me an email.? It would be helpful as I organize the event.? Thanks!
?
Hope to see you all there!? Be sure to bring any family and friends that may be ham curious as well!?
?
Stacy KK7CJV


Re: MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO

 

Matt,

Wonderful!? Yes any of the local 4x4 clubs or backcountry folks could benefit from viewing mobile set-ups!? I am even thinking of bringing the RZR to show a mobile side by side set up as well.??

Thank you,
Stacy KK7CJV


On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:51:30 AM MDT, Matt kj7cth <cloninger.matt@...> wrote:


Thanks, Stacy. I've shared this event with 406 Cruisers, the local Toyota 4x4 club. I'm guessing there will be several folks interested in seeing mobile setups.

Regards,
Matt KJ7CTH


On Sun, Aug 18, 2024 at 9:20?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001=[email protected]> wrote:
It has been brought to my attention that I did not mention the time of the event.? Sorry forgot to include this important information.? The event will be held on September 28th from 1-3pm.? All are invited to the Mobile/Portable Antenna Expo!
?
Stacy KK7CJV


Re: MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO

 

Hey Stacy
I will probably attend but will be using my mobile and working CW from my car.? Not sure how many folks would be interested in that sort of thing but been working mainly CW.? Thanks.
73
Ronnie AI7DK

On Sun, Aug 18, 2024 at 4:47?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001=[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Everyone!
?
On September 28th at Bogert Park we will be having a MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO.? All are welcome to participate!? This is your chance to show off your set-up!!? Show and Tell.? Whether it is a mobile radio set-up in your daily driver, a go-box you built and would like to share with us your portable set-up, or your POTA/SOTA portable activation scenario.? And just for added fun-we will be on location in the heart of Bozeman at a public access point along the Lewis & Clark Trail.? POTA park entity # US-4572!? So mark your calendar and swing by to view a wide array of Mobile/Portable set-ups and how to activate a park through the Parks On The Air program-I know I will be activating!
?
If your interested in showing off what you got-drop me an email.? It would be helpful as I organize the event.? Thanks!
?
Hope to see you all there!? Be sure to bring any family and friends that may be ham curious as well!?
?
Stacy KK7CJV


Re: MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO

 

Thanks, Stacy. I've shared this event with 406 Cruisers, the local Toyota 4x4 club. I'm guessing there will be several folks interested in seeing mobile setups.

Regards,
Matt KJ7CTH


On Sun, Aug 18, 2024 at 9:20?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001=[email protected]> wrote:
It has been brought to my attention that I did not mention the time of the event.? Sorry forgot to include this important information.? The event will be held on September 28th from 1-3pm.? All are invited to the Mobile/Portable Antenna Expo!
?
Stacy KK7CJV


Re: MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO

 

It has been brought to my attention that I did not mention the time of the event.? Sorry forgot to include this important information.? The event will be held on September 28th from 1-3pm.? All are invited to the Mobile/Portable Antenna Expo!
?
Stacy KK7CJV


Re: MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO

 

Carolynn,

Absolutely! Would like to meet her! Bring her out!?


Stacy KK7CJV


On Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 06:49:00 PM MDT, Carolyn kf7yus <cjoanchips@...> wrote:


Hey Stacy,?
My cousin will be here from NC. Maybe we can show her a few things!

73 Carolyn KF7YUS

On Sun, Aug 18, 2024 at 2:47?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001=[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Everyone!
?
On September 28th at Bogert Park we will be having a MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO.? All are welcome to participate!? This is your chance to show off your set-up!!? Show and Tell.? Whether it is a mobile radio set-up in your daily driver, a go-box you built and would like to share with us your portable set-up, or your POTA/SOTA portable activation scenario.? And just for added fun-we will be on location in the heart of Bozeman at a public access point along the Lewis & Clark Trail.? POTA park entity # US-4572!? So mark your calendar and swing by to view a wide array of Mobile/Portable set-ups and how to activate a park through the Parks On The Air program-I know I will be activating!
?
If your interested in showing off what you got-drop me an email.? It would be helpful as I organize the event.? Thanks!
?
Hope to see you all there!? Be sure to bring any family and friends that may be ham curious as well!?
?
Stacy KK7CJV


Re: MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO

 

Hey Stacy,?
My cousin will be here from NC. Maybe we can show her a few things!

73 Carolyn KF7YUS

On Sun, Aug 18, 2024 at 2:47?PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001=[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Everyone!
?
On September 28th at Bogert Park we will be having a MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO.? All are welcome to participate!? This is your chance to show off your set-up!!? Show and Tell.? Whether it is a mobile radio set-up in your daily driver, a go-box you built and would like to share with us your portable set-up, or your POTA/SOTA portable activation scenario.? And just for added fun-we will be on location in the heart of Bozeman at a public access point along the Lewis & Clark Trail.? POTA park entity # US-4572!? So mark your calendar and swing by to view a wide array of Mobile/Portable set-ups and how to activate a park through the Parks On The Air program-I know I will be activating!
?
If your interested in showing off what you got-drop me an email.? It would be helpful as I organize the event.? Thanks!
?
Hope to see you all there!? Be sure to bring any family and friends that may be ham curious as well!?
?
Stacy KK7CJV


MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO

 

Hello Everyone!
?
On September 28th at Bogert Park we will be having a MOBILE/PORTABLE ANTENNA EXPO.? All are welcome to participate!? This is your chance to show off your set-up!!? Show and Tell.? Whether it is a mobile radio set-up in your daily driver, a go-box you built and would like to share with us your portable set-up, or your POTA/SOTA portable activation scenario.? And just for added fun-we will be on location in the heart of Bozeman at a public access point along the Lewis & Clark Trail.? POTA park entity # US-4572!? So mark your calendar and swing by to view a wide array of Mobile/Portable set-ups and how to activate a park through the Parks On The Air program-I know I will be activating!
?
If your interested in showing off what you got-drop me an email.? It would be helpful as I organize the event.? Thanks!
?
Hope to see you all there!? Be sure to bring any family and friends that may be ham curious as well!?
?
Stacy KK7CJV


Re: SOTA Sunday - 8/18

 

Noted on Sunday morning, Spencer inputted 15:00z (9:00 a.m. Montana) on the SOTA website.?


On Sat, Aug 17, 2024 at 6:01?PM Sue KK7RYG via <Gghopper62=[email protected]> wrote:
?thanks!?

Enjoy the day!

Sue

On Aug 17, 2024, at 6:00?PM, Spencer KJ7SSS via <spencershuman=[email protected]> wrote:

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Between 8-10am?

Spencer


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Sue KK7RYG via <Gghopper62=[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:47:01 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [W7ED] SOTA Sunday - 8/18
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Roughly what time Spencer? I¡¯ll give it a try

Enjoy the day!

Sue

On Aug 17, 2024, at 4:57?PM, Spencer KJ7SSS via <spencershuman=[email protected]> wrote:

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Good evening everyone!?
?
Coming out a little late on this one, but I'll be activating Wheeler Mountain (W7M/HB-043) tomorrow morning. I'll be calling out again on 146.52, and probably call out on the 88 repeater to get some more folks.
?
Thanks!?
?
Spencer - KJ7SSS?

--
Enjoy the day!

Sue D.
KK7RYG

--
Enjoy the day!

Sue D.
KK7RYG


--
Carol B Flaherty KA7ROL


Re: SOTA Sunday - 8/18

 

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?thanks!?

Enjoy the day!

Sue

On Aug 17, 2024, at 6:00?PM, Spencer KJ7SSS via groups.io <spencershuman@...> wrote:

?
Between 8-10am?

Spencer


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Sue KK7RYG via groups.io <Gghopper62@...>
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:47:01 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [W7ED] SOTA Sunday - 8/18
?
Roughly what time Spencer? I¡¯ll give it a try

Enjoy the day!

Sue

On Aug 17, 2024, at 4:57?PM, Spencer KJ7SSS via groups.io <spencershuman@...> wrote:

?
Good evening everyone!?
?
Coming out a little late on this one, but I'll be activating Wheeler Mountain (W7M/HB-043) tomorrow morning. I'll be calling out again on 146.52, and probably call out on the 88 repeater to get some more folks.
?
Thanks!?
?
Spencer - KJ7SSS?

--
Enjoy the day!

Sue D.
KK7RYG

--
Enjoy the day!

Sue D.
KK7RYG


Re: SOTA Sunday - 8/18

 

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Between 8-10am?

Spencer


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Sue KK7RYG via groups.io <Gghopper62@...>
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2024 5:47:01 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [W7ED] SOTA Sunday - 8/18
?
Roughly what time Spencer? I¡¯ll give it a try

Enjoy the day!

Sue

On Aug 17, 2024, at 4:57?PM, Spencer KJ7SSS via groups.io <spencershuman@...> wrote:

?
Good evening everyone!?
?
Coming out a little late on this one, but I'll be activating Wheeler Mountain (W7M/HB-043) tomorrow morning. I'll be calling out again on 146.52, and probably call out on the 88 repeater to get some more folks.
?
Thanks!?
?
Spencer - KJ7SSS?

--
Enjoy the day!

Sue D.
KK7RYG


Re: SOTA Sunday - 8/18

 

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Roughly what time Spencer? I¡¯ll give it a try

Enjoy the day!

Sue

On Aug 17, 2024, at 4:57?PM, Spencer KJ7SSS via groups.io <spencershuman@...> wrote:

?
Good evening everyone!?
?
Coming out a little late on this one, but I'll be activating Wheeler Mountain (W7M/HB-043) tomorrow morning. I'll be calling out again on 146.52, and probably call out on the 88 repeater to get some more folks.
?
Thanks!?
?
Spencer - KJ7SSS?

--
Enjoy the day!

Sue D.
KK7RYG


SOTA Sunday - 8/18

 

Good evening everyone!?
?
Coming out a little late on this one, but I'll be activating Wheeler Mountain (W7M/HB-043) tomorrow morning. I'll be calling out again on 146.52, and probably call out on the 88 repeater to get some more folks.
?
Thanks!?
?
Spencer - KJ7SSS?


Re: Hyalite Peak Activation - 8/11/24

 

I tried to make contact but was too late or my Yagi did not hit the right spot. I will keep trying during your future exploits! KA7ROL Carol


On Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 3:35?PM Mickey KK7NNE via <mrl3777=[email protected]> wrote:
I don't?believe I quite made contact, tried. You are a hiking animal.

On Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 10:49?AM Spencer KJ7SSS via <spencershuman=[email protected]> wrote:
Good morning everyone,
?
Thank you to everyone who was listening in to my activation yesterday. The wind was blowing pretty hard on the summit, which wreaked havoc on my mic. Also, it looks like it's time to upgrade my antenna since my Nagoya one didn't get out as well as I had hoped.
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Does anyone have suggestions for better antennas and/or wind protection for a HT? It needs to be small enough to fit in my running vest.
?
Couple photos from the day are attached, I brought my brother along who happened to be in town.?
?
Stats from the day:?
- Total distance: 16.65 miles
- Total elevation gain: 3,640'
- Total time spent on summit: 20 minutes
- Car to car time: 6 hours, 30 minutes
?
Spencer - KJ7SSS


--
Carol B Flaherty KA7ROL


Re: Hyalite Peak Activation - 8/11/24

 

Great pics, Spencer! As far as HT antennas are concerned, I use an ALS-9 antenna with my Anytone UV-whatever and it works great. Collapses down to about a foot, and extends to around 3 feet fully extended.Uses an SMA connector.?

As far as wind noise is concerned, do you use a Mic with your HT? I use one on all my HT's that I use on a regular basis (a couple of Anytone 878UV's, a Yaesu VX8, and an Icom-something I inherited from my Father-in-Law after he passed away). Using a Mic makes it much easier to mitigate wind noise.

Anyway, I'm glad you had good weather and a good climb. I climbed Hyalite Peak around 25 years ago. Today?I'm happy to make it to Grotto Falls. :}

--Walt KB0VHB

On Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 10:49?AM Spencer KJ7SSS via <spencershuman=[email protected]> wrote:
Good morning everyone,
?
Thank you to everyone who was listening in to my activation yesterday. The wind was blowing pretty hard on the summit, which wreaked havoc on my mic. Also, it looks like it's time to upgrade my antenna since my Nagoya one didn't get out as well as I had hoped.
?
Does anyone have suggestions for better antennas and/or wind protection for a HT? It needs to be small enough to fit in my running vest.
?
Couple photos from the day are attached, I brought my brother along who happened to be in town.?
?
Stats from the day:?
- Total distance: 16.65 miles
- Total elevation gain: 3,640'
- Total time spent on summit: 20 minutes
- Car to car time: 6 hours, 30 minutes
?
Spencer - KJ7SSS


Event: 88 repeater net - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 #cal-reminder

Group Notification
 

Reminder: 88 repeater net

When:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
8:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Denver

Where:
146.88- 100Hz

View Event

Description:
Tuesday night repeater net


Re: Hyalite Peak Activation - 8/11/24

 

Spencer,

I was in the same boat as Mickey, I could hear others mentioning that they made contact with you but couldn't hear your call.?

Re: recommendations for a HT antenna, I have a Nagoya 771 that is OK, but prefer the Signal Stick dual band with the BNC connector so I can easily swap out/disconnect for storage (SMA connectors can be a bit fragile):


Two bonus points (at least for me): Buying a Signal Stick antenna supports to get new hams on the air/up their license and the antenna is great for mobile scanners in the 150-512 Mhz range like the Bearcat 125at that I've got :)

- Dan Douthit


On Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 3:35?PM Mickey KK7NNE via <mrl3777=[email protected]> wrote:
I don't?believe I quite made contact, tried. You are a hiking animal.

On Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 10:49?AM Spencer KJ7SSS via <spencershuman=[email protected]> wrote:
Good morning everyone,
?
Thank you to everyone who was listening in to my activation yesterday. The wind was blowing pretty hard on the summit, which wreaked havoc on my mic. Also, it looks like it's time to upgrade my antenna since my Nagoya one didn't get out as well as I had hoped.
?
Does anyone have suggestions for better antennas and/or wind protection for a HT? It needs to be small enough to fit in my running vest.
?
Couple photos from the day are attached, I brought my brother along who happened to be in town.?
?
Stats from the day:?
- Total distance: 16.65 miles
- Total elevation gain: 3,640'
- Total time spent on summit: 20 minutes
- Car to car time: 6 hours, 30 minutes
?
Spencer - KJ7SSS



--
Dan Douthit
danieldouthit@...
(406)579-4895

--
Dan Douthit
KK7OTC
danieldouthit@...


Re: Hyalite Peak Activation - 8/11/24

 

I don't?believe I quite made contact, tried. You are a hiking animal.


On Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 10:49?AM Spencer KJ7SSS via <spencershuman=[email protected]> wrote:
Good morning everyone,
?
Thank you to everyone who was listening in to my activation yesterday. The wind was blowing pretty hard on the summit, which wreaked havoc on my mic. Also, it looks like it's time to upgrade my antenna since my Nagoya one didn't get out as well as I had hoped.
?
Does anyone have suggestions for better antennas and/or wind protection for a HT? It needs to be small enough to fit in my running vest.
?
Couple photos from the day are attached, I brought my brother along who happened to be in town.?
?
Stats from the day:?
- Total distance: 16.65 miles
- Total elevation gain: 3,640'
- Total time spent on summit: 20 minutes
- Car to car time: 6 hours, 30 minutes
?
Spencer - KJ7SSS