Re: 2024 ARRL Field Day Interest
I would prefer no change. If it a'net broke, you know
I adore our present spot, but will go along with the group.
Jimmy kc5wlf
On Friday, March 8, 2024 at 09:56:10 PM CST, Marc Wiz <mwsteppir@...> wrote:
Tim,
I agree with you.?? When I thought about the pavilions I realized
they were too large and all the other reasons you mentioned.
So my vote is to continue with Southwest Regional Park.
Marc
On 3/8/24 17:19, Tim N5TML wrote:
Hi, Hambuds!
?? It was such a nice afternoon that I went out to Lakeline
Park in Cedar Park.? While it is a nice park, I don't think it
is a good place for our club's radio activities.
?? First, the good.? It is a new park with lots of open
space.? It is a great place to go for a family walk, or just
spend some time outside.? If you want to practice walking and
setting up an antenna and radio for POTA/SOTA, there are lots
of places you can walk to that is out of the way of everyone
else.? Personally, I would not put an antenna up in the trees,
but that's just me.? Also, there are a lot of parking spaces,
with plenty of handicap spaces as well.
?? The not so good: While there are four (4) pavilions,
they are very close together, and three of them are close to
the playground.? The only pavilion I think we could use as a
club is the Grand Pavilion, which is $500 per day (yikes!!).?
All the other pavilions would be very noisy for voice
operations and visitation, because they are so close to the
playground.? With all the pavilions, our antennas and coax
runs would be hazards to the other park users.? There is only
one set of bathrooms for the entire park, which is in the
center of the pavilions.
?? So, my vote is to continue using the Railroad Pavilion
at the Southwest Regional Park.? I encourge everyone else,
especially those interested in operating, to visit the
Lakeline Park and give your opinion(s).
Hope to see everyone at breakfast tomorrow.
73,
Tim L.
Greetings!
?? I apologize for listing the wrong park.
?? Looking at the Lakeline Park web site, it seems that
all the pavillions (4) are right next to each other. I
don't know how much traffic the park has on weekends, but
I would be concerned about both locating our antennas so
they and the coax are not hazards, and the RF energy we
would be producing to the non-controlled public.? I'm
planning on stopping by the park after breakfast on
Saturday to see it in person.?? I hope others take a trip
to the park (Lakeline Park) as well.
?? If we decide to use this park, we need someone that
is a resident of Cedar Park to make the reservations, as
it is much cheaper for residents than non-residents.
?? We need to make a decision on which park to operate
from soon, so we can make the appropriate reservations.?
Field Day is coming soon! :-)
73,
Tim L.
Hello everyone,
I have not been by this park but will try and stop
by. Is there a covered pavilion we can use? Also, has
anyone tried to gauge the RF noise level at the park?
The Williamson county park seems to have a very low
noise level other than when the train passes by, which
is one of the advantages for setting up there.
Eric?
Good morning all,
the park is Lakeline Park in Cedar Park just off
of Little Elm near the Little Elm and Bell Blvd
(183) intersection.? There are multiple pavilions
and they might be larger than what we have been
using.
It has a lot of open spaces as well (soccer
fields) as trees.
Marc
WA6HBR
On 3/2/24 16:51, Tim N5TML wrote:
Greetings, Hambuds!
?? Hope everyone is doing well.
?? ARRL Field Day is coming the fourth full
weekend in June, this year the 22-23. Start making
plans to attend and operate and help now.
?? One of us, Marc, has mentioned a new park to
operate from, Lake Creek Park near downtown Round
Rock.? I have looked briefly at the web site, and
it may or may not be cheaper than being at the
Southwest Regional Park where we have been in the
past.? I would like for someone who can read and
understand legalese to state the true cost for
reserving the pavilliian for two days, and whether
we can get the deposit back.?
?? So, everyone, take a few hours and walk around
Lake Creek Park and see if you would to prefer to
try using this park for Field Day.? Perhaps I
should mention that Marc likes lots of trees to
hang his antenna(s).? I don't know whether the
park would let us hang antennas from the trees, so
that needs to be investigated.? Personally, I like
lots of clear space to set up my antenna(s), like
a football/soccer field.
?? We need to make reservations soon, so feedback
is needed quickly.? So, get out and enjoy the nice
weather and look at the parks and start planning
to join us now.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
--
Yes, that really is my last name.
--
Yes, that really is my last name.
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Re: 2024 ARRL Field Day Interest
On Friday, March 8, 2024 at 09:56:10 PM CST, Marc Wiz <mwsteppir@...> wrote:
Tim,
I agree with you.?? When I thought about the pavilions I realized
they were too large and all the other reasons you mentioned.
So my vote is to continue with Southwest Regional Park.
Marc
On 3/8/24 17:19, Tim N5TML wrote:
Hi, Hambuds!
?? It was such a nice afternoon that I went out to Lakeline
Park in Cedar Park.? While it is a nice park, I don't think it
is a good place for our club's radio activities.
?? First, the good.? It is a new park with lots of open
space.? It is a great place to go for a family walk, or just
spend some time outside.? If you want to practice walking and
setting up an antenna and radio for POTA/SOTA, there are lots
of places you can walk to that is out of the way of everyone
else.? Personally, I would not put an antenna up in the trees,
but that's just me.? Also, there are a lot of parking spaces,
with plenty of handicap spaces as well.
?? The not so good: While there are four (4) pavilions,
they are very close together, and three of them are close to
the playground.? The only pavilion I think we could use as a
club is the Grand Pavilion, which is $500 per day (yikes!!).?
All the other pavilions would be very noisy for voice
operations and visitation, because they are so close to the
playground.? With all the pavilions, our antennas and coax
runs would be hazards to the other park users.? There is only
one set of bathrooms for the entire park, which is in the
center of the pavilions.
?? So, my vote is to continue using the Railroad Pavilion
at the Southwest Regional Park.? I encourge everyone else,
especially those interested in operating, to visit the
Lakeline Park and give your opinion(s).
Hope to see everyone at breakfast tomorrow.
73,
Tim L.
Greetings!
?? I apologize for listing the wrong park.
?? Looking at the Lakeline Park web site, it seems that
all the pavillions (4) are right next to each other. I
don't know how much traffic the park has on weekends, but
I would be concerned about both locating our antennas so
they and the coax are not hazards, and the RF energy we
would be producing to the non-controlled public.? I'm
planning on stopping by the park after breakfast on
Saturday to see it in person.?? I hope others take a trip
to the park (Lakeline Park) as well.
?? If we decide to use this park, we need someone that
is a resident of Cedar Park to make the reservations, as
it is much cheaper for residents than non-residents.
?? We need to make a decision on which park to operate
from soon, so we can make the appropriate reservations.?
Field Day is coming soon! :-)
73,
Tim L.
Hello everyone,
I have not been by this park but will try and stop
by. Is there a covered pavilion we can use? Also, has
anyone tried to gauge the RF noise level at the park?
The Williamson county park seems to have a very low
noise level other than when the train passes by, which
is one of the advantages for setting up there.
Eric?
Good morning all,
the park is Lakeline Park in Cedar Park just off
of Little Elm near the Little Elm and Bell Blvd
(183) intersection.? There are multiple pavilions
and they might be larger than what we have been
using.
It has a lot of open spaces as well (soccer
fields) as trees.
Marc
WA6HBR
On 3/2/24 16:51, Tim N5TML wrote:
Greetings, Hambuds!
?? Hope everyone is doing well.
?? ARRL Field Day is coming the fourth full
weekend in June, this year the 22-23. Start making
plans to attend and operate and help now.
?? One of us, Marc, has mentioned a new park to
operate from, Lake Creek Park near downtown Round
Rock.? I have looked briefly at the web site, and
it may or may not be cheaper than being at the
Southwest Regional Park where we have been in the
past.? I would like for someone who can read and
understand legalese to state the true cost for
reserving the pavilliian for two days, and whether
we can get the deposit back.?
?? So, everyone, take a few hours and walk around
Lake Creek Park and see if you would to prefer to
try using this park for Field Day.? Perhaps I
should mention that Marc likes lots of trees to
hang his antenna(s).? I don't know whether the
park would let us hang antennas from the trees, so
that needs to be investigated.? Personally, I like
lots of clear space to set up my antenna(s), like
a football/soccer field.
?? We need to make reservations soon, so feedback
is needed quickly.? So, get out and enjoy the nice
weather and look at the parks and start planning
to join us now.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
--
Yes, that really is my last name.
--
Yes, that really is my last name.
|
Re: 2024 ARRL Field Day Interest
Tim,
I agree with you.?? When I thought about the pavilions I realized
they were too large and all the other reasons you mentioned.
So my vote is to continue with Southwest Regional Park.
Marc
On 3/8/24 17:19, Tim N5TML wrote:
Hi, Hambuds!
?? It was such a nice afternoon that I went out to Lakeline
Park in Cedar Park.? While it is a nice park, I don't think it
is a good place for our club's radio activities.
?? First, the good.? It is a new park with lots of open
space.? It is a great place to go for a family walk, or just
spend some time outside.? If you want to practice walking and
setting up an antenna and radio for POTA/SOTA, there are lots
of places you can walk to that is out of the way of everyone
else.? Personally, I would not put an antenna up in the trees,
but that's just me.? Also, there are a lot of parking spaces,
with plenty of handicap spaces as well.
?? The not so good: While there are four (4) pavilions,
they are very close together, and three of them are close to
the playground.? The only pavilion I think we could use as a
club is the Grand Pavilion, which is $500 per day (yikes!!).?
All the other pavilions would be very noisy for voice
operations and visitation, because they are so close to the
playground.? With all the pavilions, our antennas and coax
runs would be hazards to the other park users.? There is only
one set of bathrooms for the entire park, which is in the
center of the pavilions.
?? So, my vote is to continue using the Railroad Pavilion
at the Southwest Regional Park.? I encourge everyone else,
especially those interested in operating, to visit the
Lakeline Park and give your opinion(s).
Hope to see everyone at breakfast tomorrow.
73,
Tim L.
Greetings!
?? I apologize for listing the wrong park.
?? Looking at the Lakeline Park web site, it seems that
all the pavillions (4) are right next to each other. I
don't know how much traffic the park has on weekends, but
I would be concerned about both locating our antennas so
they and the coax are not hazards, and the RF energy we
would be producing to the non-controlled public.? I'm
planning on stopping by the park after breakfast on
Saturday to see it in person.?? I hope others take a trip
to the park (Lakeline Park) as well.
?? If we decide to use this park, we need someone that
is a resident of Cedar Park to make the reservations, as
it is much cheaper for residents than non-residents.
?? We need to make a decision on which park to operate
from soon, so we can make the appropriate reservations.?
Field Day is coming soon! :-)
73,
Tim L.
Hello everyone,
I have not been by this park but will try and stop
by. Is there a covered pavilion we can use? Also, has
anyone tried to gauge the RF noise level at the park?
The Williamson county park seems to have a very low
noise level other than when the train passes by, which
is one of the advantages for setting up there.
Eric?
Good morning all,
the park is Lakeline Park in Cedar Park just off
of Little Elm near the Little Elm and Bell Blvd
(183) intersection.? There are multiple pavilions
and they might be larger than what we have been
using.
It has a lot of open spaces as well (soccer
fields) as trees.
Marc
WA6HBR
On 3/2/24 16:51, Tim N5TML wrote:
Greetings, Hambuds!
?? Hope everyone is doing well.
?? ARRL Field Day is coming the fourth full
weekend in June, this year the 22-23. Start making
plans to attend and operate and help now.
?? One of us, Marc, has mentioned a new park to
operate from, Lake Creek Park near downtown Round
Rock.? I have looked briefly at the web site, and
it may or may not be cheaper than being at the
Southwest Regional Park where we have been in the
past.? I would like for someone who can read and
understand legalese to state the true cost for
reserving the pavilliian for two days, and whether
we can get the deposit back.?
?? So, everyone, take a few hours and walk around
Lake Creek Park and see if you would to prefer to
try using this park for Field Day.? Perhaps I
should mention that Marc likes lots of trees to
hang his antenna(s).? I don't know whether the
park would let us hang antennas from the trees, so
that needs to be investigated.? Personally, I like
lots of clear space to set up my antenna(s), like
a football/soccer field.
?? We need to make reservations soon, so feedback
is needed quickly.? So, get out and enjoy the nice
weather and look at the parks and start planning
to join us now.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
--
Yes, that really is my last name.
--
Yes, that really is my last name.
|
Re: 2024 ARRL Field Day Interest
Hi, Hambuds!
?? It was such a nice afternoon that I went out to Lakeline Park in Cedar Park.? While it is a nice park, I don't think it is a good place for our club's radio activities.
?? First, the good.? It is a new park with lots of open space.? It is a great place to go for a family walk, or just spend some time outside.? If you want to practice walking and setting up an antenna and radio for POTA/SOTA, there are lots of places you can walk to that is out of the way of everyone else.? Personally, I would not put an antenna up in the trees, but that's just me.? Also, there are a lot of parking spaces, with plenty of handicap spaces as well.
?? The not so good: While there are four (4) pavilions, they are very close together, and three of them are close to the playground.? The only pavilion I think we could use as a club is the Grand Pavilion, which is $500 per day (yikes!!).? All the other pavilions would be very noisy for voice operations and visitation, because they are so close to the playground.? With all the pavilions, our antennas and coax runs would be hazards to the other park users.? There is only one set of bathrooms for the entire park, which is in the center of the pavilions.
?? So, my vote is to continue using the Railroad Pavilion at the Southwest Regional Park.? I encourge everyone else, especially those interested in operating, to visit the Lakeline Park and give your opinion(s).
Hope to see everyone at breakfast tomorrow. 73, Tim L.
Greetings!
?? I apologize for listing the wrong park.
?? Looking at the Lakeline Park web site, it seems that all the pavillions (4) are right next to each other. I don't know how much traffic the park has on weekends, but I would be concerned about both locating our antennas so they and the coax are not hazards, and the RF energy we would be producing to the non-controlled public.? I'm planning on stopping by the park after breakfast on Saturday to see it in person.?? I hope others take a trip to the park (Lakeline Park) as well.
?? If we decide to use this park, we need someone that is a resident of Cedar Park to make the reservations, as it is much cheaper for residents than non-residents.
?? We need to make a decision on which park to operate from soon, so we can make the appropriate reservations.? Field Day is coming soon! :-)
73, Tim L.
Hello everyone,
I have not been by this park but will try and stop by. Is there a covered pavilion we can use? Also, has anyone tried to gauge the RF noise level at the park? The Williamson county park seems to have a very low noise level other than when the train passes by, which is one of the advantages for setting up there.
Eric?
Good morning all,
the park is Lakeline Park in Cedar Park just off of Little Elm
near the Little Elm and Bell Blvd (183) intersection.? There are
multiple pavilions and they might be larger than what we have been
using.
It has a lot of open spaces as well (soccer fields) as trees.
Marc
WA6HBR
On 3/2/24 16:51, Tim N5TML wrote:
Greetings, Hambuds!
?? Hope everyone is doing well.
?? ARRL Field Day is coming the fourth full weekend in June, this
year the 22-23. Start making plans to attend and operate and help
now.
?? One of us, Marc, has mentioned a new park to operate from, Lake
Creek Park near downtown Round Rock.? I have looked briefly at the
web site, and it may or may not be cheaper than being at the
Southwest Regional Park where we have been in the past.? I would
like for someone who can read and understand legalese to state the
true cost for reserving the pavilliian for two days, and whether
we can get the deposit back.?
?? So, everyone, take a few hours and walk around Lake Creek Park
and see if you would to prefer to try using this park for Field
Day.? Perhaps I should mention that Marc likes lots of trees to
hang his antenna(s).? I don't know whether the park would let us
hang antennas from the trees, so that needs to be investigated.?
Personally, I like lots of clear space to set up my antenna(s),
like a football/soccer field.
?? We need to make reservations soon, so feedback is needed
quickly.? So, get out and enjoy the nice weather and look at the
parks and start planning to join us now.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
--
Yes, that really is my last name.
|
Re: Home-brew Avanti 2m/70cm Astroplane Antenna (Patented 11 Metre design adjusted fo VHF/UHF
Brian,
I remember those antennas. That antenna was popular in the 80¡¯s for the 11-meter band.? I used to have the Astro-Beam about 1982.
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John
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Subject: [hambuds] Home-brew Avanti 2m/70cm Astroplane Antenna (Patented 11 Metre design adjusted fo VHF/UHF
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The solution that Martino found was to cut the physical length of the element about 1/8 wavelength. The
result was the antenna would have two lower sections of 1/4 wavelength, and an upper 1/8, as shown in
Figure 1 right , reaching a height of 6.82 meters. With the shortening, due to the shape of the antenna and
the type of material used, the Astroplane would perfectly meet the standard maximum height of 20 feet
To shorten the antenna Martino employed a well known system called top loading, see Figures 2 and 3. The
upper load electrically lengthened the allowed upper element of 1/8 wavelength to 1/4 wavelength. This
means that although this element physically measured 1/8 wavelength, because of the top loading, the
upper section had a electrical equivalent of 1/4 wavelength. How much longer? It depends on the
dimensions of the top load. In this case the load elements of the crossed Capacitor Hat are constructed of
1/8 wavelength radials, and resulted in the 1/8 element achieving an electrical length of 1/4 wave.
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Home-brew Avanti 2m/70cm Astroplane Antenna (Patented 11 Metre design adjusted fo VHF/UHF
Buds, this antenna s what I am testing/using. I have built several of these using copper tubing, and copper strap for the skirt. For practice, I used copper clad stainless steel welding rods, very strong. The insulators and other metal hardware is from a coffee can. These can be built for ANY frequency band. (Not practical for HF) This goofy looking antenna here is 15' tall. I build these (and other antennas/accessories, etc also, and cheap! If you would like one, hit me up.      73, The Zween (KF5CCN)Original concept:The solution that Martino found was to cut the physical length of the element about 1/8 wavelength. The
result was the antenna would have two lower sections of 1/4 wavelength, and an upper 1/8, as shown in
Figure 1 right , reaching a height of 6.82 meters. With the shortening, due to the shape of the antenna and
the type of material used, the Astroplane would perfectly meet the standard maximum height of 20 feet
above a structure.
To shorten the antenna Martino employed a well known system called top loading, see Figures 2 and 3. The
upper load electrically lengthened the allowed upper element of 1/8 wavelength to 1/4 wavelength. This
means that although this element physically measured 1/8 wavelength, because of the top loading, the
upper section had a electrical equivalent of 1/4 wavelength. How much longer? It depends on the
dimensions of the top load. In this case the load elements of the crossed Capacitor Hat are constructed of
1/8 wavelength radials, and resulted in the 1/8 element achieving an electrical length of 1/4 wave.
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More Professional and Citizen Research Suggests Eclipse Briefly Affected HF Propagation
09/06/2017
Both professional and citizen scientists conducted formal and informal investigations into the effect of the August 21 solar eclipse on HF radio propagation. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, of?, has said it will take some time to get a more scientific analysis of data compiled during the Solar Eclipse QSO Party...
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Re: 2024 ARRL Field Day Interest
Greetings!
?? I apologize for listing the wrong park.
?? Looking at the Lakeline Park web site, it seems that all the pavillions (4) are right next to each other. I don't know how much traffic the park has on weekends, but I would be concerned about both locating our antennas so they and the coax are not hazards, and the RF energy we would be producing to the non-controlled public.? I'm planning on stopping by the park after breakfast on Saturday to see it in person.?? I hope others take a trip to the park (Lakeline Park) as well.
?? If we decide to use this park, we need someone that is a resident of Cedar Park to make the reservations, as it is much cheaper for residents than non-residents.
?? We need to make a decision on which park to operate from soon, so we can make the appropriate reservations.? Field Day is coming soon! :-)
73, Tim L.
Hello everyone,
I have not been by this park but will try and stop by. Is there a covered pavilion we can use? Also, has anyone tried to gauge the RF noise level at the park? The Williamson county park seems to have a very low noise level other than when the train passes by, which is one of the advantages for setting up there.
Eric?
Good morning all,
the park is Lakeline Park in Cedar Park just off of Little Elm
near the Little Elm and Bell Blvd (183) intersection.? There are
multiple pavilions and they might be larger than what we have been
using.
It has a lot of open spaces as well (soccer fields) as trees.
Marc
WA6HBR
On 3/2/24 16:51, Tim N5TML wrote:
Greetings, Hambuds!
?? Hope everyone is doing well.
?? ARRL Field Day is coming the fourth full weekend in June, this
year the 22-23. Start making plans to attend and operate and help
now.
?? One of us, Marc, has mentioned a new park to operate from, Lake
Creek Park near downtown Round Rock.? I have looked briefly at the
web site, and it may or may not be cheaper than being at the
Southwest Regional Park where we have been in the past.? I would
like for someone who can read and understand legalese to state the
true cost for reserving the pavilliian for two days, and whether
we can get the deposit back.?
?? So, everyone, take a few hours and walk around Lake Creek Park
and see if you would to prefer to try using this park for Field
Day.? Perhaps I should mention that Marc likes lots of trees to
hang his antenna(s).? I don't know whether the park would let us
hang antennas from the trees, so that needs to be investigated.?
Personally, I like lots of clear space to set up my antenna(s),
like a football/soccer field.
?? We need to make reservations soon, so feedback is needed
quickly.? So, get out and enjoy the nice weather and look at the
parks and start planning to join us now.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
--
Yes, that really is my last name.
|
Re: 2024 ARRL Field Day Interest
Hello everyone,
I have not been by this park but will try and stop by. Is there a covered pavilion we can use? Also, has anyone tried to gauge the RF noise level at the park? The Williamson county park seems to have a very low noise level other than when the train passes by, which is one of the advantages for setting up there.
Eric?
Good morning all,
the park is Lakeline Park in Cedar Park just off of Little Elm
near the Little Elm and Bell Blvd (183) intersection.? There are
multiple pavilions and they might be larger than what we have been
using.
It has a lot of open spaces as well (soccer fields) as trees.
Marc
WA6HBR
On 3/2/24 16:51, Tim N5TML wrote:
Greetings, Hambuds!
?? Hope everyone is doing well.
?? ARRL Field Day is coming the fourth full weekend in June, this
year the 22-23. Start making plans to attend and operate and help
now.
?? One of us, Marc, has mentioned a new park to operate from, Lake
Creek Park near downtown Round Rock.? I have looked briefly at the
web site, and it may or may not be cheaper than being at the
Southwest Regional Park where we have been in the past.? I would
like for someone who can read and understand legalese to state the
true cost for reserving the pavilliian for two days, and whether
we can get the deposit back.?
?? So, everyone, take a few hours and walk around Lake Creek Park
and see if you would to prefer to try using this park for Field
Day.? Perhaps I should mention that Marc likes lots of trees to
hang his antenna(s).? I don't know whether the park would let us
hang antennas from the trees, so that needs to be investigated.?
Personally, I like lots of clear space to set up my antenna(s),
like a football/soccer field.
?? We need to make reservations soon, so feedback is needed
quickly.? So, get out and enjoy the nice weather and look at the
parks and start planning to join us now.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
--
Yes, that really is my last name.
|
Re: 2024 ARRL Field Day Interest
Good morning all,
the park is Lakeline Park in Cedar Park just off of Little Elm
near the Little Elm and Bell Blvd (183) intersection.? There are
multiple pavilions and they might be larger than what we have been
using.
It has a lot of open spaces as well (soccer fields) as trees.
Marc
WA6HBR
On 3/2/24 16:51, Tim N5TML wrote:
Greetings, Hambuds!
?? Hope everyone is doing well.
?? ARRL Field Day is coming the fourth full weekend in June, this
year the 22-23. Start making plans to attend and operate and help
now.
?? One of us, Marc, has mentioned a new park to operate from, Lake
Creek Park near downtown Round Rock.? I have looked briefly at the
web site, and it may or may not be cheaper than being at the
Southwest Regional Park where we have been in the past.? I would
like for someone who can read and understand legalese to state the
true cost for reserving the pavilliian for two days, and whether
we can get the deposit back.?
?? So, everyone, take a few hours and walk around Lake Creek Park
and see if you would to prefer to try using this park for Field
Day.? Perhaps I should mention that Marc likes lots of trees to
hang his antenna(s).? I don't know whether the park would let us
hang antennas from the trees, so that needs to be investigated.?
Personally, I like lots of clear space to set up my antenna(s),
like a football/soccer field.
?? We need to make reservations soon, so feedback is needed
quickly.? So, get out and enjoy the nice weather and look at the
parks and start planning to join us now.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
--
Yes, that really is my last name.
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KE5RS Foxhunt Feb 29th, 2024 Results
Hello Foxhunt Enthusiast
Foxhunt Feb 29th, 2024 has ended
Congratulations and thank you to to those who got out and hunted, found the fox or
just got close.
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Again, congratulations.? Hope you all had fun.
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Re: George "Bill" Wehling, N5VE - SK
Good evening hambuds, Yes please remember Julie, she is a shining star. Bill has not been very active since the ice storm that took his antennas down in the ice storm at the first of the year. He asked for help, but did not get any which I personally feel guilty of. Bill kind of slowly disappeared after Todd N5RVD died, and a lot of the hambuds suffered from that experience as well. Rest in piece Bill, N5VE, we will miss you
Jimmy Brown KC5WLF
On Monday, March 4, 2024 at 03:13:54 PM CST, KF5ZMC - Robert via groups.io <robtpeek@...> wrote:
Awww, sorry to hear that. May he rest in peace.
On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 1:58 PM, Greg - WB5GM <greg@...> wrote: I have received word from Jimmy that Bill Wehling, N5VE has passed away.? Bill had been active with the Hambuds, both at Field Days and at our sales tables in Belton.? Julie (Higginbotham), N5KER needs some technical help with disposing of his radio gear. If you have some time available to help Julie (in Manor, TX), please contact Jimmy Brown to coordinate contact with Julie.
73, Greg
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Re: George "Bill" Wehling, N5VE - SK
Awww, sorry to hear that. May he rest in peace.
On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 1:58 PM, Greg - WB5GM <greg@...> wrote: I have received word from Jimmy that Bill Wehling, N5VE has passed away.? Bill had been active with the Hambuds, both at Field Days and at our sales tables in Belton.? Julie (Higginbotham), N5KER needs some technical help with disposing of his radio gear. If you have some time available to help Julie (in Manor, TX), please contact Jimmy Brown to coordinate contact with Julie.
73, Greg
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George "Bill" Wehling, N5VE - SK
I have received word from Jimmy that Bill Wehling, N5VE has passed away.? Bill had been active with the Hambuds, both at Field Days and at our sales tables in Belton.? Julie (Higginbotham), N5KER needs some technical help with disposing of his radio gear. If you have some time available to help Julie (in Manor, TX), please contact Jimmy Brown to coordinate contact with Julie.
73, Greg
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2024 ARRL Field Day Interest
Greetings, Hambuds!
?? Hope everyone is doing well.
?? ARRL Field Day is coming the fourth full weekend in June, this year the 22-23. Start making plans to attend and operate and help now.
?? One of us, Marc, has mentioned a new park to operate from, Lake Creek Park near downtown Round Rock.? I have looked briefly at the web site, and it may or may not be cheaper than being at the Southwest Regional Park where we have been in the past.? I would like for someone who can read and understand legalese to state the true cost for reserving the pavilliian for two days, and whether we can get the deposit back.?
?? So, everyone, take a few hours and walk around Lake Creek Park and see if you would to prefer to try using this park for Field Day.? Perhaps I should mention that Marc likes lots of trees to hang his antenna(s).? I don't know whether the park would let us hang antennas from the trees, so that needs to be investigated.? Personally, I like lots of clear space to set up my antenna(s), like a football/soccer field.
?? We need to make reservations soon, so feedback is needed quickly.? So, get out and enjoy the nice weather and look at the parks and start planning to join us now.
73,
Tim L.
N5TML
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KE5RS Foxhunt Feb 29th, 2024 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 Feb 29th, 2024 @ 5:02 pm |
| End Date: Mon Mar 4th, 2024 ~ 7:00 pm |
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| Location Hint: Right smack in the middle of Leander but not in the city limits. |
Picture is optional, no need to submit a picture of the
fox.
When you find the fox, locate the colored tag hanging with it,
submit the tag color, your name and any comments you may have
More details of the foxhunt can be found here
Happy hunting and keep safe.
John, KE5RS
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Got it. Thanks, I¡¯ll try to make the next one.?
Glen
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Hi Glen - do you have a callsign yet?? Pls include it in your "Display Name" in groups.io something like "Glen - xx5wyz".
We meet at 8 am on Saturdays at Los Reyes Mexican on 183 at Lake Creek, Austin.? Southbound access road in the shopping center.?
Look for the antennas on the cards.
73, Greg
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Hi all
New to HAM but am interested in learning more. When and where is the weekend meeting?
Looking forward to meeting y¡¯all.?
Glen
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Re: Items for Sale Before Belton - WB5GM
I've contacted you off list about the rig expert.
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Jimmy Brown, kc5wlf
John Benedict KE5RS
Brian Zwiener KF5CCN
KF5ZMC - Robert