TDR Ham group or net

[Romie]

I met a LOT of other Amateur Radio operators at the 2000 May Madness. Some were interested in starting a TDR net or on-air group. How about caravaning to events? Or a Special Event Station at the next May Madness? Open for suggestions.
Romie KG0ER

 

[Chris N5CWM]

Well, it's been almost a month since you
posted your message. I am a Tech Plus, soon
to upgrade to General (whenever I get around
to-it!).

I think it would be neat to have some ham
radio related activity. Too bad most folks
don't want to spend the money for equipment
or take the time to get licensed.

Right now I have plans to install a
"headache" rack so I can mount some nice
antennas and get on the HF bands while
mobile. I have a Yaesu FT-900AT that is
begging for space in my 2001 3500!

Chris

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'01 3500 QC 4x4 SLT, Dk. Garnet Red, tan interior.
Cummins ETC, 5-speed, 3. 54 anti-spin; Line-X
BOMBed! Power Edge module, Auto Meter boost and pyro
gauges on A-pillar; Valentine One
Kenwood TM742 tri-band Ham Radio VHF/UHF/6M & GPS
APRS Tracker N5CWM-2
My 2001 Cummins Ram modifications website

[This message has been edited by Chris N5CWM (edited 06-21-2000). ]

 

[Romie]

Mine is a '99 3500. Big truck, but not much room for radios. I had a 900 CAT. Good radio. Now have a Kenwood 570S with 6 meters.
I put on one special event at a regonal cowboy action shooting meet. A lot of fun, dispite a solar flare that loused up HF. Would like to do one the day before May Madness 2001 starts--If there is a 2001 MM--Anyone else want to work on it?

 

[KB6GVT]

I'd like to join in on some of this. I've snooped around getting some ideas on how to install my gear and keep it clean so nothing is in the truck yet. But, come May 2001 I'm sure I'll have gotten around to it.
Are you talking a Travel Net on HF? Or a more local net as you travel together?
Mike

 

[Rick G]

I am not a ham, but have thought about getting into it. What is the best way to get started? What books, etc? Where to get regs and study material, etc? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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99 2500 QC 4X4 5sp / made in Mexico /
3. 54LSD 285 75X16 AR Atlas / Hadley airhorns / DDIII - 4in exhaust, turbo back - HD clutch / ISSPRO guages / 33' Hitchhiker triple slide

 

[tom sweeney]

hey man... . i'm ke3Rx... extra class amateur,and i'm going to MM '01... hope to catch with you guys..... tom

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2001QC 2500HD LB ETH/DEE 4x4 4:10's LSD All options except cab lights,Xcelerator air filter,Forest Green/Light driftwood.

 

[jdedonis]

I just picked up my truck yesterday and was amazed at all the DX AM radio stations I could get without igniton noise and power line wipeout,etc. So it must be great for 75 meters... any hints on antenna mounting that wont be too intrusive when demounted... Of course in South Carolina you can blend with the CBers fairly well. At this point Im not ready to drill holes in the new truck. I love the Dodge... Go 9 (Bill Elliott)

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2000 2500 Quad cab short box ETC/DGT all options but leather, Putco bedrails, Manik steps, Ameriguard Liner
1997 Itasca 34ft MH with 230Hp Cummins TD /Allison 6 speed Auto
Ham Call KD4VH

 

[Chris N5CWM]

The best way to get started in Ham radio is
to buy the Technician class FCC License Prep
book by Gordon West. Radio Shack sells them.

Find out where the next testing session is
in your area and set that date as a deadline.

The tests are multiple choice Q & A. Not very
difficult stuff, basically simple electronics
and theory, and operating basics.

There is a small fee to take the test but if
you don't pass it on the first attempt, you
can retake for free on the same day. The
questions will be different though. Study the
book! Memorize the correct answer to each
question (cram, cram! #ad
)
You don't have to take a Morse code test
to get your Tech license!

Once you get your license there is a whole
new world open for you. Local VHF, digital,
computer stuff, Amateur radio satellites,
UHF local/repeaters, amateur TV; HF shortwave
contacts (HF requires a General or higher
classification, simple 5 words per minute
morse code), DX (long distance contacts, ie
Japan, Europe, etc), more digital stuff, lots
of amateur satellite/SSB (single-sideband)
activity on HF too.

I'm into VHF & repeaters, APRS (a kind of
digital mode, uses GPS' and computers) and
VHF satellite stuff.

-chris
N5CWM Ham Radio Page



[This message has been edited by Chris N5CWM (edited 01-21-2001). ]

 

[RoryTek]

Hey guys, I have ties with LV repeater group, I'll see about getting one of the freqs on Potsi for use to use on 70cm or 2mtrs. Let me know what you all think.


de KE6NIG
Rory

 

[drives mopars]

iam KK6DM an advance call now extra
the best part about ham radio is the morse
code, its worth the time, i was up to 20 wpm
in no time. now working on hf in truck
using a dk3 10 - 80 meter and 50 meter
single antenna, today on way home on 10 meter about 28. 440 worker south america
argentina , ill be at vegas meet in may
you guys look for my ham plates.
and 5 or 6 antenna's on the diesel

in the 60's had cb, in the 80's went to advance from teck in 1 week. now been extra
class , ive trued to pick a freq to check in

well night time is best for me, 80 meters
is best at night 3. 955 mhz?????

ill be on 28. 440 saturday am for a local
diesel meet, say 9am calif. any want to call me on 10 meters then ,

KK6DM bill

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1993 w350 ex cab, banks,nv 4500 in
open exaust, pw Injectors are in. Big rig flaps,tach in,. Its loud and goes ok, for a 93,Ham radio Call KK6dm
has ability to communicate any where in the world. Headliner shelf
5 antenna's

 

[drives mopars]

Chris n5cwn

i looked at your map. never been to texas
i bet its great about houston near a lake

texas has been real good here on 10
this saturday try 28. 440 +- iam kk6dm
mobile ill be with some other diesel guys
ill demo it for them and maybe you can
join in ill be in a parking lot at 8. 45
am try to call 9am calif time
bill

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1993 w350 ex cab, banks,nv 4500 in
open exaust, pw Injectors are in. Big rig flaps,tach in,. Its loud and goes ok, for a 93,Ham radio Call KK6dm
has ability to communicate any where in the world. Headliner shelf
5 antenna's

 

[drives mopars]

chris, bill kk6dm i have a head ache rack
on, plan to mount a dk3 on top with coil and motor starting at bed level tied to rack
with old hp 66'' whip on top of rack
this ant works 3. 5 to 50 mhz
i have a 990 but bot used 706 icom for truck mounted on jc whitney shelf above visors works great
if you want info or me to buy u a dk3 ant
from the inventor him self ill bring to
vegas, or he will ship to you/ they r the best for the $$ about 125. 00 expect 40 hours
time to install radio, ant, wires, ect i ve spent 1/2 that time w/o ant. only have cb ant cut for 10 now. call me saturday 9am calif
on 28. 440, bill

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1993 w350 ex cab, banks,nv 4500 in
open exaust, pw Injectors are in. Big rig flaps,tach in,. Its loud and goes ok, for a 93,Ham radio Call KK6dm
has ability to communicate any where in the world. Headliner shelf
5 antenna's

 

[drives mopars]

Chris n5cwn, can you make contact saturday
02032001 1st try 9am calif time
if to early try 1030 calif on 28. 440
-+ if qrm

can you respond if youl try , here
or email me at debabcoc@pacbell.net

bill kK6Dm

 

[Chris N5CWM]

Sorry I have not replied to any of your above
posts! It is the 9th of Feb as I type this
and I just now read them all.

I got your message on my cell phone via text
that you sent, telling me to get on 10 meters
but I do not have an antenna at this time to
operate there. I may put up my GAP this week
and give you a try in a few days!
We shold have no problem since last summer
I talked to NC from here on 10m and it was
so strong you'd think he was just down the
street! #ad


I will try to keep a closer look at this
site/thread from now on.

-Chris

 

[drives mopars]

N5cwn chris

ok on that 10 mtr iam on fr 28. 400
to 28. 450

weekdays 715 am calif ill try
you this wk end 28. 440 +- qrp
the alum hd ache rack is grt was on my 93
when bot ill be at vegas in may
i bot a cab o/head shelf jc whitney
60. oo same color as cab , mounded 706
in middle , do you know about the dk3
screwdriver ant ? 80- 6 meters?
right now have a 1/4 wave on 10m only
ill listen to 7. 240 swap meet saturday
fr camper , anyway ill call u sat or sunday,
any help i can give u on mounting and ants
let me know kk6dm bill 02092001 7pm

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1993 w350 ex cab, banks,nv 4500 in
open exaust, pw Injectors are in. Big rig flaps,tach in,. Its loud and goes ok, for a 93,Ham radio Call KK6dm
has ability to communicate any where in the world. Headliner shelf
5 antenna's

 

[drives mopars]

to any non ham

who wants to get into ham radio
if you do youll get excellant communications, new hobby, new contacts,
work anywhere in world,any place u go u will have good communications, even in the worst
of locations and where cell phones cant
work.
i ll be in vegas meet may, look for my 93
with 5 antennas ,also may start a 1st
learn section meeting there?
anybody interested? b4 its to late
there r still a lot of old timers, on air
from ww2 and would love to talk to others
these guys are the real amateur radio
operators, they build own radios antennas
were 1 st to contact on 75 meters
in the 40's ect i talked to many
iam only 46 so i was not around then,
but love to talk to them.

also senator berry goldwater was into
ham radio years ago,
ive even talked to astronots as they were over head on 2 meters ham band.

would love to get some tdr people on the air!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KK6DM bill

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1993 w350 ex cab, banks,nv 4500 in
open exaust, pw Injectors are in. Big rig flaps,tach in,. Its loud and goes ok, for a 93,Ham radio Call KK6dm
has ability to communicate any where in the world. Headliner shelf
5 antenna's

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Bumping this one to the top...



Matt

 

[John - K5AWO]

Thanks Matt,



This needs to stay at an elevated position. Those of you who are OTR drivers, what HF frequencies do you congregate around?



My old favorite was 40 meters most of the time back when I had a Galaxy 3 SSB rig in the middle '60s. I am embarassed to say that I have not been an active amatuer radio operator since about 1990. It is time to break the ice again.



I travel between 0530-0600 Phoenix time year 'round. Home trip is 1630-1500. If enough activity gets started up, I will put my old TS-180 in the company truck and be available through the day from time to time.



My favorite mode was CW, even used it mobile when going to college on a 45 mile one way trip each day. Then my rig was homebrew 807 driven by a 12BQ7 from a oscillator I have since forgotten. All was constructed in those BC series rack mount military radio chassis. Receiver was a Q5'ver with either a 40 meter or 80 meter RX box in front of it. Can't believe I have forgotten all of the nomenclatures now. CRS disease big time.



73,

John

 

[HoleshotHolset]

I'm always looking for ways to interconnect my hobbies... this is one of them for sure.



Even though I've only really talked on 11-meters in my trucks ( )... I've been known to do a little 2-meter repeater work from time to time on the HT now that I have my ticket.



Matt

 

[TMitch]

I was searching the archives looking for hints on installing my new FT-857 and I found this thread. I had a IC-706 in my old '90 W250 but someone else wanted it more than me so I sold it a few years ago. Currently, I have a FT-2600 vhf rig in the cup holder hole but I can lose it as the 857 has VHF in it also. I worked a lot of DX from my old truck on 15m and 20m from 96-99 using hamstick whip antennas mounted on my headache rack. I'm not sure if where to mount my new screwdriver antenna (no headache rack on this truck yet). I guess I'll just have to get one. I'm not sure if any one will read this but thought I'd throw it out there to let other TDR hams know that there are a few more of you.

Terry, VE7TLL/VE7SR