444.850 status
Hey folks, I just discovered that 444.850 is running in carrier squelch. That is why you are hearing all the noise bursts. For some reason CTCSS is being asserted to the controller from the repeater. This is not normal. I will have Joe drop by the site and make sure the connectors are seated on the cable between the R/T and the controller. jay w5gm
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New phishing attack uses Morse code
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This is kind of ham-related... https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-phishing-attack-uses-morse-code-to-hide-malicious-urls/ 73 Ron
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Hamcom
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Don¡¯t know if you have seen this: https://sites.google.com/hamcom.org/ham-com?fbclid=IwAR0fgvmnobWn0r909vrt8GnjgRdGMqeyIYVtsTKn9YyrzJpDJJHQDUpvV1k HamCom is shutting down.
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Communication Towers attacked in WFT
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ERS folks, This is newsworthy. From: Montague Radio <wx5arc@...> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 7:03:41 PM To: Montague Radio <wx5arc@...> Subject: Communication Towers attacked in WFT All, I was alerted that a 500¡¯ communication tower hosting the .140 amateur repeater, the NWS, and other commercial operations had the guy wires cut, felling the tower in a field in Wichita Falls in the early morning hours. As if that was not enough, the perpetrators also attacked one set of guys on the 1500¡¯ KFDX Channel 3 tower but were not successful in that effort - thankfully. A huge loss of life could have resulted in the catastrophic collapse of any of these guyed verticals. Consider this an MCARC alert that communications towers in N. Texas are fair game. KFDX will likely air a news report on this at 10 pm CST. Be safe out there. 73, M!ke K5FT WX5ARC.ORG
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Anyone have a Yaesu FT-90? Troubleshooting failed unit
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Does anyone who also currently lives in the DFW area have a Yaesu FT-90? I am troubleshooting one and wanted to see if someone could help me troubleshoot
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KC5DPC /SK
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ERSians, I just learned that one of my best elmers for everything motorola has passed away. Marion Blanton KC5DPC of Slidell, Tx. lost his incredible battle with esophagus cancer. He was a huge supporter of the Denton club with his vast Motorola experience and knowledge. On a personal level, he helped the N5ERS club with our 900mhz repeater and radio programming. He was like Santa Claus unless you pissed him off then he was like a honey badger. He served our country proudly as a Marine and was a true patriot. I will really miss him. I really hate the year 2020 so far. It has brought nothing but pain, suffering and heartbreak. Please keep Marion in your thoughts and prayers. jay - w5gm
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Yaesu separation kit project FT-100 and others
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I wanted to share my project and see if there was interest. I made a replacement/substitute YSK-100 interface. It uses Ethernet jacks and an Ethernet cable. Who needs one for less than an arm and a leg? Jonathan, AG5HV
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Anybody want an orange johnson?
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https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ele/d/denton-handheld-cb-radio-with-mic/7176757773.html cb radio LOL!
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FD 2020
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Hey folks, It's been awhile since I last posted. The ERS was represented this weekend out at the Grapevine repeater site. Joe N3JI led the effort assisted by Chris K5VPQ. I understand AG5HV even dropped by as well as KE5GDB. Joe got the replacement A/C unit installed, so the shelter was pretty damn comfy! I'm sure stats will be posted soon. ------- Updates etc. Just in case you missed it, the Wylie site was dismantled and the gear sold off last year. A dew months ago, I sold the Decatur site to Jon Moon and David Stephens of the NCTC. So we are down to just grapevine. 444.850. I still have plans to deploy a 220 machine, as soon as I can repair the duplexer I have. Hopefully I can pull that off the back burner soon. I am done with flight school and am just waiting for my check ride. I am a pilot now, but after check ride, I can be a full pilot and fly anything I am rated to fly. I am pretty stoked. I finally got my new editing PC built and am starting catch up on all the training videos on my Wolf Pilot youtube channel. http://wolfpilot.netwolf.net Drop by and subscribe!
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Repeater System
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Hi, I am updating the memories in my radios. I know the 900 is gone. So I am wondering what repeaters are in the system so I can update my memories. Thanks for your help. -Blake, KA5POW
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W5GM virtual hamfest a.k.a stuff for sale
Folks, time to thin out the herd. Everything is pick-up in east McKinney. Cash or Zelle Pictures are available for everything. Email me off-list please. w5gm at netwolf.net W5GM virtual hamfest Updated 6-18-2020 ALL ITEMS PICKED UP IN MCKINNEY Item price RADIOS Motorola UHF XPR4350 403-460 DMR/analog $130.00 Motorola UHF XPR4550 450-512 with C+ board $200.00 Motorola CDM 750 VHF mobile radio 136-174 45w w/mic+bracket+cord $75.00 Motorola CDM 750 VHF mobile radio 136-174 45w w/mic+bracket+cord $75.00 Motorola XPR4850 800/900 mhz DMR/Analog mobile $200.00 Icom ID-5100 V/UHF Mobile DSTAR $300.00 Motorola MSF-5000 100w Digital capable 900Mhz repeater with accessories $300.00 Radio Shack PRO-2051 police scanner $75.00 Radio Shack DX-440 shortwave radio with power supply $30.00 APRS station Icom IC2100 and Kantronix KPC-3+ with internal GPS $250.00 Icom IC-F5061D 45w VHF mobile 136-174mhz 512ch IDAS $200.00 Kenwood TK-690H 110w VHF-Lo 40-50mhz mobile with mic and programming cable $175.00 Motorola MSF-5000 100w Digital capable 900Mhz repeater with accessories $300.00 Icom IC-F121S VHF 135-174mhz 50w mobile radio w/ bracket $85.00 Icom IC-F621-2-TR UHF 50w 450-490 mobile radio $50.00 Icom IC-F320-6 VHFmobile radio set up for link use with option cable $50.00 ANTENNAS Decibel DB404 UHF repeater antenna 450-470mhz (loads at 440mhz) $175.00 Huster G7-144 VHF 2 meter base antenna $70.00 Huster G6¨C440 UHF base antenna $150.00 Cushcraft ARX 450B UHF base antenna $75.00 33cm 900mhz base /repeater antenna $150.00 2.4 Ghz vertical fiberglass base antenna. N female 60¡± tall WiFi/AREDN $75.00 2.4 Ghz vertical fiberglass base antenna. N female 60¡± tall WiFi/AREDN $75.00 Comet B-10 146/440 UHF mount mobile antenna w/trunk lip mount. $50.00 FEEDLINE 500 foot roll RG8/U NOS $250.00 AMPLIFIERS Henry VHF 250w repeater amp (C250AB10R) 5-10 in 250 out $350.00 TPL VHF 250w repeater amp (PA3-1GF-RF) 20-90 in 140-250 out $250.00 Johnson CR1010 UHF 110w repeater amp 100%duty ¨Clow output 75w $100.00 Johnson CR1010 VHF 175w repeater amp 100%duty ¨Cno output $50.00 MISC Homebrew KB5HOV remote coax switch 1x2 $40.00 Homebrew KB5HOV remote coax switch 2x4 $100.00 Homebrew KB5HOV remote coax switch 1x4 $75.00 bird 100c slug 100w 100-250mhz $25.00 Centaur High Performance Balun B11W10-50 $70.00 Centaur High Performance Balun B11W10-50 $70.00 Unadilla coax relay 12volt SPST SO239 connectors $25.00 Unadilla coax relay 12volt SPST SO239 connectors $25.00 Misc converted dell server power supplies $30.00 misc NON converted dell server power supplies $10.00 Ubiquity airgrid 2.4ghz flashed for AREDN $40.00 Littlelite LF12TR-CHP24 12v maplight shack light $10.00
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Equipment for sale
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I have some equipment for sale. A 220 handheld and a mobile rig also A duel band yaseu fusion mobile Thanks Leo N5LSM
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Obit
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Saw this in the Dallas Morning News today. See the attachment. 73, John DE K5JY
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443.225 DCTR
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topic drift-- Yes- I thought that I had made a post on that- I apologize. The Decatur repeater has been sold to the NCTC and is now connected to Arlington 443.850
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Looking for climbing help
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Good afternoon, I've got a rooftop 6m beam that I need to remount, and could really use some help, because I'm unable to do the climb. I barely got the old rotor removed, but my fear of heights and falling got me. It's a garage roof, one story, tripod mount, 5 feet of mast, rotor, then another 5 feet of mast and the 6m3. It just needs to be dropped in the rotor, tightened up, and a grounding wire replaced. I'm willing to pay, not looking for a freebie here. Hell, if someone's got access to a bucket truck, that might work too... :) Pat -- Pat in Lewisville '19 FLSB '97 XLH 883 (Rocinante) BS#140 K0OOK EKIII rides with me http://www.pat-st-jean.com/ http://www.bikerscum.org/
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IC-718 for sale
Good morning, I've got an IC-718 I'd like to send on to a new home. It's got a 250 Hz filter and the DSP board installed. Works flawlessly, in fact it's been my main digital rig for a bit now. Worked Kenya, Switzerland, and New Zealand (all confirmed) with it in the last few weeks. I'm asking $550 and will be happy to deliver it, within reason. :) Pat, K0OOK -- Pat in Lewisville '19 FLSB '97 XLH 883 (Rocinante) BS#140 K0OOK EKIII rides with me http://www.pat-st-jean.com/ http://www.bikerscum.org/
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[k5rwk] Tanners Closing Doors Early
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From the Tanners Electronics FaceBook page: Tanner Electronics Inc. Our last day to be open to the public is Saturday May 2. We will miss everyone! And another note: Tanner Electronics Inc. yes, 9-6 during the week, also we are in Dallas County so you will need to wear a mask to come in the store.
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[k5rwk] Tanner Electronics closing
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While it has seemed inevitable, it is very sad to see that the end is near for a great store. I has been a great resource since the late 1980s. https://www.facebook.com/OddballElectronics/posts/2767452956663941
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KF5TU Aeronautical Mobile
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Was on 146.52 simplex earlier. He was in the Prosper area heading up towards the river. Nathan
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