Re: Club Membership Dues / PayPal
Yippee!? Thanks for the good news!
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73 | Cyndi | KK7AZD | Chiloquin by Agency Lake
HH 6101191 | HOIP 100097
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Re: Club Membership Dues / PayPal
Great! Thanks Tanner and Charlie! Alan
Tanner (AE7TN) got our account linked to PayPal.? We are now able to take PayPal payments for club membership dues.
Thanks,
Charlie / K7AKT
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Club Membership Dues / PayPal
Tanner (AE7TN) got our account linked to PayPal.? We are now able to take PayPal payments for club membership dues.
Thanks,
Charlie / K7AKT
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Klamath Falls GMRS / Linking Update
All,
Received this from Dale Beatty.
Hello Everyone!!
As of 1/16/25 at 13:30 hours all repeaters are unlinked via the internet!
We(Jeff and I) received an Official Notice from the FCC Portland Office.
We have been instructed to disconnect linked repeaters!
At this point we will not re-link unless the FCC changes their rules. In an Emergency like Fires and such we will link to provide services to those affected.
I will have monitoring capabilities to monitor all the sites from my Home, IF anything pops up about the repeater PLEASE contact me ASAP.
We can Link(as per part 95 rules) via RF in-band. I have the equipment for linking Beatty, Klamath and Herd peak but, I doubt we will be able to link to Medford, Grants Pass and Douglas County. I have tested this and hope to have Beatty and Klamath in-band linked with no internet. If it works out then move on to Herd Peak and Lakeview.
I am so sorry about any problems that might happen. My goal was to provide our communities with communications. I hope in the future this will change!
At this point ALL repeaters will stay on the Air and provide local coverage.
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Dale Beaty
WRTX950
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? Introducing GPTAKServer: Meshtastic OpenTaskServer for Southern Oregon & Northern California ?
Hi KBar Community,
We’re excited to announce GPTAKServer, the newest TAK Server designed to enhance connectivity for Meshtastic users across Southern Oregon and Northern California. Whether you’re exploring remote areas, experimenting with devices, or enhancing emergency preparedness, GPTAKServer is here to make your Meshtastic experience seamless and secure!
How to Sign In to GPTAKServer
Follow these steps to get started:
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Request Your Login Credentials
- To access GPTAKServer, please email either Bryan (NB7N@gmail.com) or Devin (KJ7OES@gmail.com) and request a username and password.
- Once you receive your credentials, visit to continue to the next step.
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Download Configuration Data Packages
- Navigate to "Data Packages" on the left panel of the server interface.
- Click "Generate Configuration Data Package" and download both zip files to your phone.
- You’ll have two zip files:
username_CONFIG.zip and username_CONFIG_iTAK.zip.
- Note: Repeat this process and download the configuration data packages on each device you plan to connect to GPTAKServer.
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Configure ATAK Settings
- Open ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit). After a fresh install, select "Data Package" as the source and load the
username_CONFIG.zip file.
- This will load all the necessary server information.
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Set Up Certificates and Log In
- Go to Settings -> Network Preferences -> TAK Servers.
- Edit the new server "openTAKServer_gptakserver.net".
- Enable "Use Authentication" and enter the username and password you received from Bryan or Devin.
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Import Certificates
- Disable "Use default SSL/TLS certificates" and select "Import Trust Store" and "Import User Certificate."
- Navigate to the zip files you downloaded earlier, locate the
.p12 certificates inside, and import them.
Password for Certificates: atakatak
(What’s the password? You guessed it—atakatak!)
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Set Up MQTT for Meshtastic (If Needed)
- Configure Meshtastic for GPTAKServer using the following information:
- MQTT Host:
mqtt.gptakserver.net
- Port:
8883
- Username: Your GPTAKServer username
- Password: Your GPTAKServer password
- Enable TLS/SSL: Yes (use certificates downloaded earlier).
- In Meshtastic, configure your settings using this information to securely connect your devices to GPTAKServer.
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Log In to Mumble (Optional)
- To connect to the GPTAKServer Mumble voice chat server:
- Open your Mumble app.
- Enter the server address:
gptakserver.net.
- Use your GPTAK username and password to log in.
- Once connected, you’ll be able to communicate with other users in real-time!
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Set Up Video Streaming (Optional)
GPTAKServer currently supports secure streaming protocols RTSP(S) and RTMP(S) for real-time video sharing. To stream video:
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For RTSP(S):
- Use an RTSP-enabled camera or software that supports RTSP(S).
- Configure your stream URL using the format:
rtsp://gptakserver.net:<port>
- Authenticate with your GPTAK username and password.
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For RTMP(S):
- Use an RTMP-compatible streaming application or encoder.
- Set the RTMP stream server to:
rtmps://gptakserver.net:<port>
- Authenticate using your GPTAK username and password.
Refer to your camera or streaming application documentation for detailed setup instructions. Once configured, you can securely stream live video to GPTAKServer for collaboration and situational awareness.
? Congratulations! You’re connected!
Next Steps
Want to take it further? Stay tuned for tutorials on advanced configurations and other features.
If you have questions, need support, or would like to contribute, feel free to reach out or share your experiences here. Let’s work together to make GPTAKServer an indispensable resource for our Meshtastic community!
Happy Meshing!
GPTAK Admin
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Re: The ARRL Frequency measureing test
Hi Larry,
Just saw your email regarding the FMT in November.? Well to start with I use a Rubidium?standard that is good to 1 part in 10 to the 8th.? That is attached to the external ref input of my Flex.? Then I use the app FLDigi in the frequency analysis mode to measure the frequency.? I have had very good results with this modest setup.? My biggest problem is that I forget the nights that the FMT is on.? First time I tried the FMT was with my old Flex?5000a? I forgot to account?for the 600Hz offset that it gives you in the CW mode.? Needless to say my results?stunk!.? Since then I have used USB to listen to the signal.? I have just purchased?a DPSO GPS oscillator from China.? It was so cheap I wanted to see what it would do.? I ordered one from AliExpress.? CHEAP!!? I'll let you know in Rickreall if it's worth the money.
Aboud David Bissell.? Was he a 67 graduate or 68?? I haven't knocked on his door yet.? Didn't he live in the house catty corner?from yours on Fremont and Newcastle?? If he did, I used to date a girl there.
73
Jim WO7V
On Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 5:03?PM Larry Johnson, K7LJ via <larryj= [email protected]> wrote: It looks like you did very well on both the 80 and 40-Meter tests! It would be interesting to know how you obtain such accuracy. I'd be lucky to be within 0.5 kHz or so, just reading my ICOM digital display that shows only one decimal place to the right of the kHz value!
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ARRL RTTY Roundup / January 4th, 2025
ARRL RTTY Roundup
The?is this weekend. The event begins at 1800 UTC on Saturday, January 4, and concludes at 2359 UTC on Sunday, January 5. Operation is allowed using the RTTY mode on the 80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, and 10-meter bands. For new RTTY operators, if you're set up to run digital modes, you're halfway there! For information on getting started with RTTY, a great resource to check out is?.
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The??on Thursday evening is a great opportunity to test your station's RTTY setup before the event. Alternatively, you can test your receive configuration by copying the??that occur twice per evening (US time) each weeknight.
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I ran across on craigslist.? I think it is probably worth the ask but I am already tower poor.? I didn't see a base but one could probably be purchased or fabricated.? Lincoln City is only 5 hours away!
73,
Jim WO7V
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6th Annual 12 Days of Christmas - 2024
6th Annual 12 Days of Christmas - 2024
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W2P - Partridge in a Pear Tree,??W2T - 2 Turtle Doves,??W2F - 3 French Hens,?
W2C - 4 Calling Birds,?
W2R - 5 Golden Rings,??W2G - 6 Geese A-Laying,??W2S - 7 Swans A-Swimming,?
W2M - 8 Maids A-Milking,??W2L - 9 Ladies Dancing,??K2L - 10 Lords?A-Leaping,?
K2P - 11 Pipers Piping,??and W2D - 12 Drummers Drumming.
BONUS STATIONS
VC9XMAS1????????VC9XMAS2
Work all?12?Days and 1 or 2 Bonus Stations for a "Clean Sweep PLUS" Certificate
Dec 14th through Dec 25th
Link to??- Just Download it and?print?it out.
(No need to send to me.? This worksheet is for your convenience only.)
Work?1?for a certificate or work?all?12?for a Clean Sweep.
This year, any of the 12 Special Event call signs may have a /call area to identify the location of the operator.
A? B-E-A-Utiful certificate is available for pick up after?January 31st, 2025.
The 12 Days of Christmas 2024 Special Event Certificate link will appear here after Jan. 31st, 2025.
Please?DO NOT?send QSL's cards. Download Certificate Only!
Or send $4. and a return address label and we will send you the certificate.
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Re: Training courses K-BAR-A should offer for new hams
Those are some great ideas Alan. I think they'd be a big help for allot of people. And if a General class ever comes up I'd be very interested.?
As far as "mic fright", being a new ham myself, I found the nets to be a bit more stressful due to the doubling then repeating. And also having a small window of time to respond. For me just calling for a radio check when the repeater isn't busy has been less stressful.?
Thanks for the great ideas, and looking out for the new hams?
Aaron KK7VHW?
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Re: Training courses K-BAR-A should offer for new hams
Those are some great ideas Alan. I think they'd be a big help for allot of people. And if a General class ever comes up I'd be very interested.?
As far as "mic fright", being a new ham myself, I found the nets to be a bit more stressful due to the doubling then repeating. And also having a small window of time to respond. For me just calling for a radio check when the repeater isn't busy has been less stressful.?
Thanks for the great ideas, and looking out for the new hams?
Aaron KK7VHW?
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Training courses K-BAR-A should offer for new hams
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to get everyone's ideas and feedback and suggestions following a discussion at the K-BAR-A monthly meeting last Wednesday. As a service organization to hams and to others, the idea came up to offer some basic "hands-on" training and help to other hams in some Saturday or evening classes.
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The first and perhaps most important and basic training was to help new hams program their HTs for repeaters and other memory channels (e.g., 146.520) and get them talking on their HTs. There is a strong realization that many hams struggle with programming repeaters and many have an initial fear of keying the mic and talking. We could also give them a list of our nets and times and invite them to check-in as a guest.
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I wanted to get everyone else's ideas on what additional types of "hands-on" training classes would be most beneficial to get them going and get them over their initial anxiety about using their HTs, mobile stations, or base stations. This is particularly true for new techs.
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There might be additional training for new General Licensees.
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Please let me know what you think and what might have helped you the most or would help you the most to get over some of the hurdles.
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I also thought that some of these "hands-on" classes might be a good idea to conduct on Field Day.
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73
Alan Ertle
KF3KF
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Re: December Meeting Stream Link - Google Meet
Charlie,
Following last night's meeting. I have given some thought regarding the improvement in the Snow Flake Parade. As well as other public venues that KBARA is involved?with.
First, I would like to suggest?conducting a "SWOT" analysis. This is a process in which the organization can be involved in "looking at ourselves". SWOT is an acronym?for the process.? Being possessed?as a question...
S - (Strengths) What are the strength(s) of the organization.? W - (Weaknesses) What are the weaknesses of the organization? O - (Opportunities)? What are the opportunities of the organization? T - (Threats) What are the threats to the organization?
Once these are identified. Each of the four can be broken down. Again, the subject matter individually identified objectively. Any of the subcategories?being identified,? that are being less than desirable. Then a plan can be developed, to bring about a positive outcome.
The "SWOT" exercise can be applied to any plan's development initially.? Then moving forward with an IAP (Incident Action Plan).? For any public event in which communications are our focal point to be involved.??
Specifically, regarding public events. I have attached a fire service based "Incident Action Plan" template. That can be modified, as well as redesigned to meet the needs of KBARA. And can be easily?distributed to all parties (prior to the event), be they small or large events. It also would meet the criteria?of following acceptable documentation. For the "best practices" for command and control - incident command documentation. The format being shared with local, state, and federal agencies that use the national model for ICS.??
Let me know what your thoughts are. And please share with the organization. Certainly it would be interesting to make use of this to simulate some conversation.
73'
Bill Alguire KJ7YSN
? On Wed, Dec 18, 2024 at 5:07?PM Charles Boening / K7AKT via <charlie= [email protected]> wrote:
Google meet link for tonight's meeting.
Charlie/K7AKT?
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December Meeting Stream Link - Google Meet
Google meet link for tonight's meeting.
https://meet.google.com/egk-uqjk-xmv
Charlie/K7AKT?
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ARRL 10-Meter Contest, December 14-15, Great Opportunity for Technicians
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ARRL 10-Meter Contest, December 14-15, Great Opportunity for Technicians
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We are at the peak of Solar Cycle 25, and the 10-meter amateur radio band has been providing impressive propagation lately. Recent reports of "wide open" band conditions make this weekend's ARRL 10-Meter Contest a great opportunity to take advantage of the best conditions of a generation. "I've been leaving the mobile radio on 10-meters for the drive into work each day," said ARRL Regulatory and Radiosport Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ. "I've been working all around the world with a mobile antenna and no amplifier," he said.
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We are at the peak of Solar Cycle 25, and the 10-meter amateur radio band has been providing impressive propagation lately. Recent reports of "wide open" band conditions make this weekend's ARRL 10-Meter Contest a great opportunity to take advantage of the best conditions of a generation. "I've been leaving the mobile radio on 10-meters for the drive into work each day," said ARRL Regulatory and Radiosport Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ. "I've been working all around the world with a mobile antenna and no amplifier," he said.
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ARRL 10-Meter Contest is this weekend starting on Saturday, December 14 at 0000 UTC (Friday evening in North America), and concluding on Sunday, December 15 at 2359 UTC. Stations may contact any other station, regardless of location, using CW and phone.
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The 10-Meter contest is a great opportunity for Technician class licensees to get a taste of HF contesting using the CW and SSB modes. On 10-meters, Technicians have CW privileges from 28.0 to 28.3 MHz, and SSB phone privileges from 28.3 to 28.5 MHz. ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N1SFE, hopes Techs seize the chance. "At the peak of the solar cycle, 10-meters can offer opportunities to work some great DX," said Bourque.
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For complete contest rules, visit?.
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Need an antenna for 10-meters???features a 10-meter moxon (28 MHz) and 6-meter Yagi (50 MHz) in one innovative design. It's lightweight, mast mountable, and includes extra hardware for fixed and portable use.
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Ham Radio License testing this Saturday
For those of you that want to get their ham license or upgrade there will be a testing session this Saturday in the conference room behind the WaFed building 5215 South Sixth Street.? Testing starts at 1:00 PM and walkins are allowed.? For those of you VE's that just want your name on the green sheet you are welcome too.
73,
Jim WO7V
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Dec. 26-29 Technician and General class license classes
Relaying? a message...
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Scott? is the VP of Willamette Valley DX Club, Trustee of W7PXL, co-founder of Ducks on the Air N7DUX and ARRL? Oregon Section Manager.
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73 | Cyndi | KK7AZD | Chiloquin by Agency Lake
HH 6101191 | HOIP 100097
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Cyndi,
Thank you for sharing this information with me.? I’m currently working on a plan to upgrade. The HT antennas on the Icom 51A, and the two BFs HT that I have.
Bill A KJ7YSN
On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 9:31?PM Cyndi Albro, KK7AZD via <KK7AZD= [email protected]> wrote: Hello Bill,
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Another performance improvement for consideration with HT antennas is a “tiger tail” or “rat tail”.? For more info, check out link below.
73 | Cyndi | KK7AZD | Chiloquin by Agency Lake
HH 6101191 | HOIP 100097
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Hello Bill,
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Another performance improvement for consideration with HT antennas is a “tiger tail” or “rat tail”.? For more info, check out link below.
73 | Cyndi | KK7AZD | Chiloquin by Agency Lake
HH 6101191 | HOIP 100097
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Yes thats a good?idea. I'll talk to Charlie and have him do it after he closes the net.
On Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 12:39 PM Alan Ertle, KF3KF via <medinfoco= [email protected]> wrote:
Walt, Should we have a radio check on the Hogback repeater for the volunteers after our net tomorrow evening at 7? Alan KF3KF
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:37:02 PM PST, Walt Costa, KK7DRL via <waltcosta111= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Bill? The antenna that came with your HT should be ok. I just want us all to have the advantage of a high gain antenna if you have one due to all the metal buildings with metal roofing on spring street. As far as which one, there are so many out?there. Right now I'm running signal sticks on all my HT's On Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 10:49 AM Bill Alguire-KJ7YSN via <smileybill62= [email protected]> wrote: Walt,
I use a Icom 51A HT. Which has its original antenna. I’m hoping it will do. If not, what is a suitable replacement “hi-gain” antenna for it.
Bill Alguire? KJ7YSN
On Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 10:04?AM Walt Costa, KK7DRL via <waltcosta111= [email protected]> wrote: Ok so the one I sent him was a . so give me the one and I'll get it fixed for you.
On Sun, Dec 1, 2024, 10:36 PM Alan Ertle, KF3KF via <medinfoco= [email protected]> wrote:
didn't work for me. Alan KF3KF
On Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 07:08:44 PM PST, Walt Costa, KK7DRL via <waltcosta111= [email protected]> wrote:
So everyone should have received their Google sheet email link go ahead and open it please. I had one volunteer that had trouble with it. If I don't hear from?you I'm assuming it works for you. Thanks 73 Walt KK7DRL?
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Alan Ertle, KF3KF
