KE5RS Foxhunt Mar 13th, 2025 Activated
Hello Foxhunt Enthusiast
There's a hidden fox in the area.
Let's get out
those yagis, loops, attenuators and all your other favorite
signal tracking, direction finding gear and get it dusted off, get outside and exercise those signal tracking skills.
Fox hunting is a lot of fun so let's
get out there and have some fun.
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| Start Date: Thu Mar 13th, 2025 @ 6:48 pm |
| End Date: Mon Mar 17th, 2025 ~ 3:00 pm |
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| Location Hint: Lost somewhere in the East area of Cedar Park |
Picture is optional, no need to submit a picture of the
fox.
When you find the fox, you should see just below the fox, hanging on a short cord, will be a poker card size tag. What is the color of that tag?
submit the tag color, your name and any comments you may have HERE ==> https://www.ke5rs.com/foxhunt/foxhunt-upload.php
More details of the foxhunt can be found here HERE ==> https://www.ke5rs.com/foxhunt/
Happy hunting and keep safe.
John, KE5RS
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Re: Planning for ARRL Field Day 2025
Thank you Tim for your note and the reminder.
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Tim N5TML via groups.io
Sent: Friday, March 7, 2025 3:53 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [hambuds] Planning for ARRL Field Day 2025
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?? It's time to start planning for ARRL Field Day 2025.? Field Day will be June 28-29.? Rules will be posted later, when published.
?? Do we want to operate from the Southwest Regional Park Railroad Pavilion, as we have done in the past?? One member, who recently installed a whole house generator, mentioned the idea of hosting Field Day at his house, but no formal offer
has been made, at least that I am aware of.? While operating on emergency power is always nice, we would need to have tables, chairs, and shade to operate there.
?? I will not be a breakfast tomorrow, due to Williamson County ARES training exercise.? I would apppreciate it if those at breakfast would discuss Field Day, especially to those who no longer read email, and see who would like to operate,
and where the club should operate from.? If the decision is to operate from the Railroad Pavilion, I am willing to make the reservations.
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Planning for ARRL Field Day 2025
Greetings, Hambuds!
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?? It's time to start planning for ARRL Field Day 2025.? Field Day will be June 28-29.? Rules will be posted later, when published.
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?? Do we want to operate from the Southwest Regional Park Railroad Pavilion, as we have done in the past?? One member, who recently installed a whole house generator, mentioned the idea of hosting Field Day at his house, but no formal offer has been made, at least that I am aware of.? While operating on emergency power is always nice, we would need to have tables, chairs, and shade to operate there.
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?? I will not be a breakfast tomorrow, due to Williamson County ARES training exercise.? I would apppreciate it if those at breakfast would discuss Field Day, especially to those who no longer read email, and see who would like to operate, and where the club should operate from.? If the decision is to operate from the Railroad Pavilion, I am willing to make the reservations.
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Have a good weekend!
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
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Hello all I just purchased 4 tables and an indoor spot for Belton hamfest April 4 and 5.
Hope we have a good one
Jimmy Brown KC5WLF
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Re: Winter Field Day Results, Try 2
I'll second Marc's sentiment. Tim, you were a great host and I'm glad I got out there on Sunday. The setup was effective. It was the first FD that I operated with a bit Yagi or delta loop. The EFHW and buddy pole?were much closer to my improvised setups,? The signal reach was great and getting through pile-ups wasn't any more of a problem than I remember.
For an ex-scoutmaster I'm disappointed I didn't gear up better for the weather.? I admire John for operating CW with gloves on and getting it done! I look forward to playing more of a role next year and will practice up my CW proficiency.
Steven KO5HX
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Re: Winter Field Day Results, Try 2
I had a great time.?? I always enjoy FD and having Matt K5TMT
help me and teach me while doing CW was wonderful.??? In the
future I would like to operate just CW.
Getting setup was a lot easier than previous tries.? For me it
has always been antenna setup that has taken the longest.???
Mainly getting the EFHW up into a tree.? After thinking about it
and consulting with a couple of other hams I finally came up with
a way to do it.?? It still requires two people though :-)
And it was definitely cold out there even at 55 degrees.??
Looking forward to the end of June.
73,
Marc
WA6HBR
On 1/27/25 19:01, Tim N5TML via
groups.io wrote:
Greetings, Hambuds!
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?? Sorry, I hit the wrong button and my message was sent out
very prematurely.
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?? A big THANK YOU to all those who showed up and operated
and/or helped operate and log,? The names I have are John,
KE5RS; Marc, WA6HBR; Matt, K5TMT; and Steve, KO5HX; and myself.?
If I missed anyone, my apologies and thank you.
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? Thanks to all those who came by the pavilion and visited!?
It was good to see everyone.? Also, thanks for the drinks and
doughnuts!? Finally, thanks to all who helped set up stations
and antennas as well as take them down.
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?? I learned that the winter clothes I have for hiking and
outdoor activities, including camping next to a nice warm fire,
did not keep me warm this past weekend.? I need to upgrade my
winter wardrobe.? At least we did not have snow on the ground.
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?? For those interested in the scores, we made 148 CW
contacts, 102 Phone (SSB) contacts and zero (0) digital
contacts.? We met a few of the objectives/multipliers. Since I
am not a contester, I didn't push them.? I enjoyed visiting and
helping others, and yes, make some contacts. By my calculations,
our final score is 2786.?
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Thanks again, and have a good week!
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
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P.S. I hope I did not offend anyone by walking away from your
interesting conversations. I was cold, and needed to move around
to try and get warm.? It didn't help much.? Hopefully we can
talk again with a better (warmer) environment.
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Yes, that really is my last name.
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Winter Field Day Results, Try 2
Greetings, Hambuds!
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?? Sorry, I hit the wrong button and my message was sent out very prematurely.
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?? A big THANK YOU to all those who showed up and operated and/or helped operate and log,? The names I have are John, KE5RS; Marc, WA6HBR; Matt, K5TMT; and Steve, KO5HX; and myself.? If I missed anyone, my apologies and thank you.
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? Thanks to all those who came by the pavilion and visited!? It was good to see everyone.? Also, thanks for the drinks and doughnuts!? Finally, thanks to all who helped set up stations and antennas as well as take them down.
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?? I learned that the winter clothes I have for hiking and outdoor activities, including camping next to a nice warm fire, did not keep me warm this past weekend.? I need to upgrade my winter wardrobe.? At least we did not have snow on the ground.
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?? For those interested in the scores, we made 148 CW contacts, 102 Phone (SSB) contacts and zero (0) digital contacts.? We met a few of the objectives/multipliers. Since I am not a contester, I didn't push them.? I enjoyed visiting and helping others, and yes, make some contacts. By my calculations, our final score is 2786.?
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Thanks again, and have a good week!
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
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P.S. I hope I did not offend anyone by walking away from your interesting conversations. I was cold, and needed to move around to try and get warm.? It didn't help much.? Hopefully we can talk again with a better (warmer) environment.
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Winter Field Day 2025 Results
Hi, Hambuds!
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?? Winter Field Day 2025 is over!? A big THANK YOU
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Re: Winter Field Day this weekend!!
Will get there around noon tomorrow then. Will bring my key and headphones and if there is something else you all need pls?let me know
Hi, there, Hambuds!
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?? Winter Field Day is this weekend!? I'm glad the freezing weather will be over, at least for a little while.
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?? I would like to encourage everyone to come out and visit us.? The on air event starts at 10:00am CST on Saturday and runs through 3:59pm CST Sunday.? We will be setting up our stations and antennas beforehand, and taking them down afterwards.? Any and all help will be appreciated!
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?? We need a few people to come out and operate Sunday afternoon.? The longer event this year will make most of us very tired, and could use some time to relax while others operate.? We will coach you if wanted.? Even help logging would be great.
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?? For those attending, please remember to bring you own water, drinks, snacks, and other food.? Dress in layers, as it will be cooler when the clouds come in, and I don't know how windy it will be.
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Hope to see you all at the Railroad Pavilion at the Southwest Regional Park.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
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Winter Field Day this weekend!!
Hi, there, Hambuds!
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?? Winter Field Day is this weekend!? I'm glad the freezing weather will be over, at least for a little while.
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?? I would like to encourage everyone to come out and visit us.? The on air event starts at 10:00am CST on Saturday and runs through 3:59pm CST Sunday.? We will be setting up our stations and antennas beforehand, and taking them down afterwards.? Any and all help will be appreciated!
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?? We need a few people to come out and operate Sunday afternoon.? The longer event this year will make most of us very tired, and could use some time to relax while others operate.? We will coach you if wanted.? Even help logging would be great.
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?? For those attending, please remember to bring you own water, drinks, snacks, and other food.? Dress in layers, as it will be cooler when the clouds come in, and I don't know how windy it will be.
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Hope to see you all at the Railroad Pavilion at the Southwest Regional Park.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
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Winter Field Day Next weekend!
Hi, Hambuds!
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?? Winter Field Day is next weekend!!? Jan. 25-26, operating from 10:00am CST Saturday through 3:59pm CST Sunday.? We have the Railroad Pavilion at the Southwest Regional Park reserved both days.? Please make plans to come by and visit and help operate.? After the freezing weather early next week, next weekend may feel balmy. :-)? At least, until they change the forecast (again).
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?? For those operating and visiting, please bring your own water, other drinks, and food and snacks.? Hambuds will not provide any food.? I'll bring some extra bottled water in case someone needs some.? Even though it won't be hot, we need to keep ourselves hydrated and nourished.? If someone has a coffee pot they could provide for everyone, that would be great!
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Hope to see everyone there.? Stay warm next week.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
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Re: Yaesu FT-400D for sale
Hi Guys,
I also am trying to offload a Yaesu FTM-400XDR/DE for $450 if anyone is interested.? This is new and in the box...? I only opened it to take a look at the manual and check the items.? I originally bought this to put in my truck when I was starting to get into ham radio as a hobby but work got in the way and now I am moving overseas.? If you are interested, please text me at 512-699-5301.
Regards, Jason K5SPY
On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 01:19:02 PM CST, Dave Hollfelder via groups.io <dhollfelder2@...> wrote:
Don W5DK is selling his Yaesu FTM-400XD.? As many of you are aware, Yaesu is having trouble obtaining parts on some of their current Fusion model radio's including the FT-200.??
With that in mind, if you're in need of a really great radio in good condition, this may be for you.??
Fusion radio's go fast so if your in interested, I recommend contacting Don as soon as possible.
Price: $380.00
This think this guy is in the SADRC club
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Don W5DK is selling his Yaesu FTM-400XD.? As many of you are aware, Yaesu is having trouble obtaining parts on some of their current Fusion model radio's including the FT-200.??
With that in mind, if you're in need of a really great radio in good condition, this may be for you.??
Fusion radio's go fast so if your in interested, I recommend contacting Don as soon as possible.
Price: $380.00
This think this guy is in the SADRC club
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Don W5DK is selling his Yaesu FTM-400XD.? As many of you are aware, Yaesu is having trouble obtaining parts on some of their current Fusion model radio's including the FT-200.??
With that in mind, if you're in need of a really great radio in good condition, this may be for you.??
Fusion radio's go fast so if your in interested, I recommend contacting Don as soon as possible.
Price: $380.00
This think this guy is in the SADRC club
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Re: Winter Field Day 2025 - Pavilion reserved
On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM, Lyndon - KB5THE wrote:
Lyndon P. Griffin died?December 7, 2024
Lyndon Griffin's family has notified us of his death. We have removed his email address from our Hambud's roster.
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Regarding Winter Field Day on January 25 and 26; The East New Hope Drive extension has been completed between Ronald Reagan Blvd and County Road 175. Those of us who live on the west side of the county will really appreciate the short cut to the SW Regional Park.
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Re: Winter Field Day 2025 - Pavilion reserved
Lyndon P. Griffin died?December 7, 2024
On Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 7:36?PM John Benedict KE5RS via <john= [email protected]> wrote:
Tim,
I plan on participating.? Will head out there in the morning after breakfast.
I’ll bring the usual picnic cups, plates, napkins etc. long 170ft length coax, FT-857, Battery, CW key. various other items.
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John
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?? Hope you all are staying warm during this cold spell.? Hopefully Winter Field Day weekend will be warmer.
?? Good News: We now have the Railroad Pavilion reserved for both Saturday and Sunday!? We no longer have to plan to move stations and antennas early Sunday morning.? I don't know what changed, but am glad we have the Railroad pavilion
for both days.
?? We (still) can have up to two (2) RVs overnight, without utilities.? No, the Hambuds will not provide any.? Sorry. ? So, feel absolutely free to rent a RV for the weekend and share it with all of us.? For those planning to stay overnight,
please let me know so I can inform the park personnel.? Thanks!
?? As a reminder, the on air event starts Saturday at 10:00am CST and runs through Sunday 3:59pm CST.? We welcome all to come and visit and operate some or help with logging.? Also, if anyone knows about networking and can help set up a
shared logging computer, we need your expertise.? If anyone has an extra laptop for use as a logging computer, that would be great!
Please make plans to come out and join us!
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Re: Winter Field Day 2025 - Pavilion reserved
Tim,
I plan on participating.? Will head out there in the morning after breakfast.
I’ll bring the usual picnic cups, plates, napkins etc. long 170ft length coax, FT-857, Battery, CW key. various other items.
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John
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Tim N5TML via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 6:47 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [hambuds] Winter Field Day 2025 - Pavilion reserved
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?? Hope you all are staying warm during this cold spell.? Hopefully Winter Field Day weekend will be warmer.
?? Good News: We now have the Railroad Pavilion reserved for both Saturday and Sunday!? We no longer have to plan to move stations and antennas early Sunday morning.? I don't know what changed, but am glad we have the Railroad pavilion
for both days.
?? We (still) can have up to two (2) RVs overnight, without utilities.? No, the Hambuds will not provide any.? Sorry. ? So, feel absolutely free to rent a RV for the weekend and share it with all of us.? For those planning to stay overnight,
please let me know so I can inform the park personnel.? Thanks!
?? As a reminder, the on air event starts Saturday at 10:00am CST and runs through Sunday 3:59pm CST.? We welcome all to come and visit and operate some or help with logging.? Also, if anyone knows about networking and can help set up a
shared logging computer, we need your expertise.? If anyone has an extra laptop for use as a logging computer, that would be great!
Please make plans to come out and join us!
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Winter Field Day 2025 - Pavilion reserved
Greetings, Hambuds!
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?? Hope you all are staying warm during this cold spell.? Hopefully Winter Field Day weekend will be warmer.
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?? Good News: We now have the Railroad Pavilion reserved for both Saturday and Sunday!? We no longer have to plan to move stations and antennas early Sunday morning.? I don't know what changed, but am glad we have the Railroad pavilion for both days.
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?? We (still) can have up to two (2) RVs overnight, without utilities.? No, the Hambuds will not provide any.? Sorry. ? So, feel absolutely free to rent a RV for the weekend and share it with all of us.? For those planning to stay overnight, please let me know so I can inform the park personnel.? Thanks!
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?? As a reminder, the on air event starts Saturday at 10:00am CST and runs through Sunday 3:59pm CST.? We welcome all to come and visit and operate some or help with logging.? Also, if anyone knows about networking and can help set up a shared logging computer, we need your expertise.? If anyone has an extra laptop for use as a logging computer, that would be great!
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Please make plans to come out and join us!
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
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Re: Winter Field Day 2025 Update
Thanks, Tim for all that you have done with this year’s winter field day.
I vote yes, let’s do this winter field day and be done before midnight. Let’s get more ideas at breakfast tomorrow morning.
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John
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Tim N5TML via groups.io
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2024 5:40 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [hambuds] Winter Field Day 2025 Update
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?? I was hoping more people would speak up for operating and /or helping with Winter Field Day 2025, and delayed reserving the Railroad Pavilion.? This past week I went by the park office to reserve the pavilion, but someone else had already
reseved the pavilion on Sunday.? I put my name in for the pavilion for Saturday, but have not paid for it yet.? We will be allowed to stay overnight. However, the pavilion should be clear of our stuff by 8:00am Sunday.
?? So, do we still want to use the pavilion on Saturday?? Or should we just wait for summer ARRL Field Day??
?? Any thoughts or inputs?? Thanks!
P.S. Hope to see everyone at breakfast on Saturday morning!
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John Benedict KE5RS
Jimmy Brown, kc5wlf
Dave Hollfelder