January meeting

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by AA4CB Chris

KI4EXO/sk estate sale

Posted on December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 by AA4CB Chris

After my husband Ed Falcon, KI4EX0 passed away last year, I thought I would have time for Amateur Radio, I have decided to sell the last of his equipment.

Please note that all items can be checked out to make sure they work correctly. Willing to discuss other offers.

Equipment:

Kenwood 2 meter TM 281A with computer interface and mounting bracket Excellent Condition—— $80

2 meter 440 antenna with 30 ft push up pole—- $75

MFJ Versa Tuner 941D—– $50

Kenwood DC Switching Power Supply—–$50

Kenwood HF/MHz All Mode Transceiver TS-590S with Kenwood MC-60 Desk Microphone —-$800

Butternut HF6V vertical HF antenna with radial plate and tilt base—-$200

MFJ-260 C Dummy Load —- $10

MFJ- 901B Antenna Tuner—-$50

MFJ-259B SWR Analyzer—-$75

Daiwa Cn-100 Cross Needle SWR & Power Meter—-$50

Thanks,

Janice Falcon in Zephyrhills KM4IEY

janfalcon@verizon.net, 813-779-9353, or cell 813-997-1709

Tri-Pasco Race

Posted on November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 by AA4CB Chris

Looking to ham radio operators to provide radio communications.

We would like to cover the race course for the Tri-Pasco triathlon.

The start and finish of the race will be at :

New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center
6630 Van Buren Street
New Port Richey, FL 34653

race start time is 7:30 AM

We will be using the 146.670 repeater in New Port Richey.

Email Barry n2nvp@gulfcoastarc.org to volunteer. He will give you more information.

Christmas Party 2018

Posted on October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 by AA4CB Chris

September Newsletter

Posted on October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 by AA4CB Chris

Yes I know its a bit late but here it is.

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I hope you enjoy it.

I have a review of a lot of Amateur radio related podcasts in this issue.

-AA4CB

FOXHUNT Nov.17th NEW DATE

Posted on October 3, 2018October 18, 2018 by AA4CB Chris

Foxhunt Classes for October

Posted on October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 by AA4CB Chris

October 4 , 11 , 18 , and 25 at 6 pm

More and more hams are discovering the fun of tracking down hidden transmitters out in the woods. It’s a worldwide sport with opportunities for friendly competition at home and abroad. A ham radio license isn’t a requirement, but it makes it lots more fun.

Radio direction finding is used to find sources of interference to any form of wireless electronic communications, including broadcast and two-way radio, television, and telephones. It is also used to track missing or stolen cars and other property. Search and rescue workers use it to find persons in distress. Emergency Locator Transmitters in downed aircraft are tracked with RDF techniques.

Fox hunting links

4 MHz Offset Fox Hunt Attenuator. From Arrow Antennas, this device shifts the incoming frequency by 4 MHz to enable better close-in hunting.
Radio direction finder kit of the so-called “doppler” variety, made by KN2C. (Advertisement on page 130 of May, 2011, QST—I know nothing more)
Integrated transmitter for fox hunting. Article on page 33 of May, 2011, QST. Article itself has some further links for those interested in this kit.
Homing In, a website devoted to fox hunting. Lots and lots of stuff, though you’ll have to poke around a bit to see how it’s organized. Lots of pictures and further links. While on the site, look at Joe Moell’s book Transmitter Hunting: Radio Direction Finding Simplified.
Fox hunting video, 2006 USA ARDF Championships: International Style Amateur Radio Direction Finding, from Amateur Radio Video News