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Saddle Peak Activation

 

Hey all! A little late notice, but I'll be up activating Saddle Peak tomorrow morning. Planning on heading up from Truman Gulch, so I should be up there nice and early. No real estimates on time, but I'll hang out at the summit longer than my normal 15 minutes! I'll be on 146.52 as always. Thanks!!
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Re: 40 meter portable antenna

 

P.S. Used is more than fine.
40 meter portable antenna

 

Ok everyone:
I need a 40 meter, portable mag mount antenna. What would you all suggest?
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73 Carolyn KF7YUS
Re: Carolynn’s antenna

 

Another great idea!? Thanks John for sharing I will relay the message to Eric!? Thanks!
Stacy KK7CJV
Re: Carolynn’s antenna

 

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I have used the larger sized shock cord. ?You can get it for a pretty reasonable price on Amazon. ?I tie one end to the paracord and then the other to the antenna wire. ?My dipole has been up for about 18 months now and withstands the wind in Livingston.
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John, ?NZ7W


On Aug 30, 2024, at 11:00?AM, Stacy KK7CJV via groups.io <stroscoe2001@...> wrote:

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Great idea Don!? I will get this info to Eric.? Thanks!
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Re: Carolynn’s antenna

 

Great idea Don!? I will get this info to Eric.? Thanks!
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Re: Carolynn’s antenna

 

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I'm a bit late to the discussion but,......I used springs (from ACE Hardware) while keeping the rope continuous

so that if the spring(s) came loose or broke the antenna wouldn't fall down, just sag a bit.? A couple of loops in

the rope a? foot or two apart, hook the spring in the loops with the rope between the loops going around

the spring (but still continuous).?? My dad's generation used screen door springs, if anyone remembers what

those were.? :-)

Don, n7flt



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Re: I need an old Kenwood power cord ASAP

 

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No problem...keep as long as you need...it's the backup to the backup.?? :-)

Don, n7flt

On 8/30/2024 8:01 AM, Carolyn kf7yus via groups.io wrote:
Hello Don,
?I will need to use the power cord possibly for a week or so longer. Eric is reprograming my 208H and my new power cord hasn't come yet. If that's a problem, please let me know. I will go get it and bring it back to you.
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73. Carolyn KF7YUS

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Re: I need an old Kenwood power cord ASAP

 

Hello Don,
?I will need to use the power cord possibly for a week or so longer. Eric is reprograming my 208H and my new power cord hasn't come yet. If that's a problem, please let me know. I will go get it and bring it back to you.
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73. Carolyn KF7YUS
Spelling Correction...

 

Hello everyone!
As you can see from my name and call sign together the correct spelling of my first name is Carolyn. Just a note for future reference.?
Stacy, Thanks for post those wonderful pictures!
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73 Carolyn KF7YUS
Re: Carolynn’s antenna

 

Thanks Leon!? Great point!? I will pass the information along to Eric.??
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Thank you,
Stacy KK7CJV
Carolynn’s antenna

 

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Good job, except a when a tree is used as a support tying the line off isn’t a good idea, due to the fact the tree will move in a good breeze. I have seen installations which included a door spring. I was surprised Ace ?has springs that look like they would work.
At a minimum loosen the line as much as you dare to allow for tree movement.
The other popular solution is to put weight on the end of the line. Anything to allow the living antenna support to move while keeping the antenna in the air.

Good luck and 73, ?Leon?N6VS

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Re: Carolynn's Antenna Projects

 

Good for you Eric and Stacy.


On Thu, Aug 29, 2024, 7:30 PM Stacy KK7CJV via <stroscoe2001=[email protected]> wrote:
It was a beautiful day to be putting up antennas!? Eric (KE7NLU) and I (KK7CJV) helped Carolynn (KF7YUS) install a 20 meter hamstick outside of her apartment.? With her new General privileges she is just chomping at the bit to try out HF.? Eric found a spot on an old AC unit that would work great to hold her 2 meter and 20 meter antennas outside and still be incognito.? Then we headed to Carolynn's church to install a diplexer and the new end fed 80-10 meter antenna.? Installing the antenna on the building was of little chore but the issues began when trying to 'throw' the other end over a tree.? Eric tried tossing the end tied to a tennis ball over the tree with little luck.? Then he tried a slingshot (provided by the ever-resourceful Carolynn) to 'sling' the end of the antenna over the tree.? Carolynn and I provided ample encouragement and support from the ground.? As the day was winding to an end, we all decided on one last chance of tossing the rope tied to a rock (heavier than a tennis ball) over the tree before retreating in defeat to organize a new battle plan.? With a mighty toss, the line went over the tree!!? Success!? Eric tied off the end and now for the true test.? Carolynn and Eric tested the radio with the newly installed antenna.? They were able to contact a California POTA.? 59 both ways!? Eric also tested the J-pole on the Bridger Repeater and Tom (KE7VUX) in Helena was able to give him a signal report.? It was a great day talking radio and helping another ham get on the air! ?
Carolynn's Antenna Projects

 

It was a beautiful day to be putting up antennas!? Eric (KE7NLU) and I (KK7CJV) helped Carolynn (KF7YUS) install a 20 meter hamstick outside of her apartment.? With her new General privileges she is just chomping at the bit to try out HF.? Eric found a spot on an old AC unit that would work great to hold her 2 meter and 20 meter antennas outside and still be incognito.? Then we headed to Carolynn's church to install a diplexer and the new end fed 80-10 meter antenna.? Installing the antenna on the building was of little chore but the issues began when trying to 'throw' the other end over a tree.? Eric tried tossing the end tied to a tennis ball over the tree with little luck.? Then he tried a slingshot (provided by the ever-resourceful Carolynn) to 'sling' the end of the antenna over the tree.? Carolynn and I provided ample encouragement and support from the ground.? As the day was winding to an end, we all decided on one last chance of tossing the rope tied to a rock (heavier than a tennis ball) over the tree before retreating in defeat to organize a new battle plan.? With a mighty toss, the line went over the tree!!? Success!? Eric tied off the end and now for the true test.? Carolynn and Eric tested the radio with the newly installed antenna.? They were able to contact a California POTA.? 59 both ways!? Eric also tested the J-pole on the Bridger Repeater and Tom (KE7VUX) in Helena was able to give him a signal report.? It was a great day talking radio and helping another ham get on the air! ?
Event: 88 repeater net - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 #cal-reminder

Group Notification
 

Reminder: 88 repeater net

When:
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
8:00pm to 9:00pm
(UTC-06:00) America/Denver

Where:
146.88- 100Hz

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Description:
Tuesday night repeater net

HAMS and COFFEE

 

Hello everyone,
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We will begin Saturday morning HAMS and COFFEE from 9-12 again starting October 5th. Meet every Saturday at the Cafe M in Belgrade to exchange information, discuss your ham journey, show off your latest cool ham purchase, or come and meet in-person hams in the area.
Can’t wait to hear of everyone’s radio activities!!
Stacy
KK7 CJV
Re: I need an old Kenwood power cord ASAP

 

IMG_1662.jpegIMG_1661.jpeg?Here you are Don. Please let me know. If it'll work I'll pick it up tomorrow morning around 10 am if that works for you.
73 ?Carolyn KF7YUS

On Sun, Aug 25, 2024 at 6:55?PM Don n7flt via <n7fltqrp=[email protected]> wrote:

I have the original power cord for my TS-570DG which should work.? It has power Poles on the

power supply end but I could probably find an adapter to bare leads or ring terminals if I

dig deep enough.? :-) ? Let me know, I'm available pretty much any time.


Don, ??

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406-596-2558 (H)

406-209-5193 (C)

On 8/25/2024 4:32 PM, Carolyn kf7yus via wrote:

A 6 prong old style Kenwood power cord. Please let me know if I can borrow it for about 1 week. I need it tomorrow by noon. ?73 Carolyn KF7YUS

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I have the original power cord for my TS-570DG which should work.? It has power Poles on the

power supply end but I could probably find an adapter to bare leads or ring terminals if I

dig deep enough.? :-) ? Let me know, I'm available pretty much any time.


Don, ??

?n7fltqrp@...,

406-596-2558 (H)

406-209-5193 (C)

On 8/25/2024 4:32 PM, Carolyn kf7yus via groups.io wrote:

A 6 prong old style Kenwood power cord. Please let me know if I can borrow it for about 1 week. I need it tomorrow by noon. ?73 Carolyn KF7YUS

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I need an old Kenwood power cord ASAP

 

A 6 prong old style Kenwood power cord. Please let me know if I can borrow it for about 1 week. I need it tomorrow by noon. ?73 Carolyn KF7YUS
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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