Author Archives: Jay

Our trip to Hamvention

The trek to Dayton starts early tomorrow morning – at like 5 am or some other crazy time that Doug has dreamed up.  It’s like we might miss a sale or something…All the way up in the bleachers.  Anyway, if … Continue reading

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Mototrbo usage at Dayton

I’m going to be trying out Mototrbo for the first time this year on the ham bands while at the hamfest.  TRBO, as it is frequently called is another digital modulation type like P25, DSTAR, etc.  It is becoming popular … Continue reading

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The countdown to Dayton 2011 is on

Well actually, it has been on for some time.  With 14 days currently remaining, myself and Doug will be there to peruse the sites, smell the smells (lets face it – we know they are there) and hopefully bring back … Continue reading

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KI4BWJs mobile install

KI4BWJ showcased his mobile install this afternoon to me of his Motorola CDM1550 radios in his truck.  This complement of VHF, 220 Mhz and UHF radios gives him full communication capabilities.  His homebrew console is at the center of the … Continue reading

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Where did the DX news go?

For the last couple of years, I posted the ARRL Weekly DX Bulletin as well as the K7RA solar update on the main page each week for all to see.  I’ve decided to stop posting them on the new site, … Continue reading

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462.600 repeater receives upgrade

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A new duplexer has been installed in the repeater system.  The model number is Celwave PD526-4-2, and it is the first true repeater style duplexer to be used in the repeater system. In the past, mobile style or “flat pack” … Continue reading

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220 MHz repeater tour

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTCLicxGKHE

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So what is different about the new site?

FIRST – here is what is not different. Your login information. A lot of stories and info from the old site has been migrated over. The same people are here! We still have features like the forum, hamfest calendar and … Continue reading

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Welcome to FieldComm 3.0

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSdb0gv54tI In 2004 – we ran a fully HTML based site, that was a pretty basic read only site.  Then, we all got excited when we added a forum and could discuss stuff. In 2007 – with the expert guidance … Continue reading

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Repeater update #5 – audio improvements made

Finally, in the last few days – I’ve been able to get some time to make some improvements to the repeater audio system, and get the entire system sounding a lot better. Thanks to KC4NSE, WB4FAX and N4GO for being … Continue reading

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