Author Archives: Jay
Preliminary approval received for new repeater site
Preliminary approval has been received from the Prince George County board of supervisors for a new repeater site that hopefully will go in service later this year. A recent presentation to the board was well received, and final approval is … Continue reading
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WA4FC working KD4ACG on 20 meters
We had the great pleasure of a QSO with KD4ACG from his field day site in central Florida earlier today. Here are two quick video clips of Doug working Jason on 20 meters. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTSMzk3bIrU httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TrAdb0P-Nw
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Field day at the shack
Well, Doug and I are out here working a few stations. Check this out. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAeEYscu1xY
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Six meter beacon heard in Portugal today !
Our six meter beacon on 50.079.5 MHz, WA4FC/B was heard today in a great band opening by CT1HZE. At 1102 Zulu today, Joachim copied our 2 watt signal on a horizontal omni loop from over 3000 miles away. I haven’t … Continue reading
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New recording of 6 meter beacon
Greg Curti, KG4KWW sent along a recording of our 6 meter beacon station on 50.079.5 MHz. He lives in Mechanicsville, VA and heard the transmission on May 22, 2011 around 10:45 in the morning. It’s interesting to know that the … Continue reading
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Moto gear at Dayton
Well, there was plenty of stuff to be seen there this year. Some of it was for sale, and some of it was in use. For example, I roamed around with 220 MHz, 900 MHz, UHF Mototrbo (lots of fun) … Continue reading
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The shack gets new air conditioning
Well ladies and gentlemen, the space shuttle has finally landed. You know, the air conditioner that we had in the shack for the last eight or so years that was as loud as one. Well, we finally broke down and … Continue reading
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Some of the other prizes at Dayton
Well, I know that you all enjoyed hearing about the explosive events at the Dayton hamfest this year. It just made our days as well, let me tell you. There is always something interesting to see while you are there. … Continue reading
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Just when you think you’ve smelled it all…
Lets face it, we all know that Dayton and the arena can be one of the smelliest places that you’ve ever visited. Between the people that need a bath, can’t remember how to bathe, the crop dusters, and smelly old … Continue reading
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