Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

2016-10-18 Thread Rob McClure via BVARC
Gary, Great info! I think at least for me, the degradation issue between 10 and 12m is negligable, based on the OCF and the Alpha vertical that I am coming from, regardless of which broadband version of hexbeam I'm going to. But the rest this is a lot to drink in. I do have more questions that I

[BVARC] aerial narration of new dayton site

2016-10-18 Thread Bruce via BVARC
2017 Dayton Hamvention(R) Site Preview - Oct 5, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMLFWRyD4ZQ&feature=youtu.be -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2018 AMSAT Board Alternate 2015-2016 ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

2016-10-18 Thread Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC
Note that in the link's follow-up notes that they also provide a solution redesign/respacing to avoid the pitfalls of the closely spaced wires. Nice Hexbeam page reference. Thanks, Gary! 73...rick -- W5RH. Rick Hiller *The Radio Hotel* -- W5RH On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 5:38 PM, Gary Sitton vi

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

2016-10-18 Thread Gary Sitton via BVARC
I included a link showing the 12/10 M. Interaction. Check it out. Gary Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On October 18, 2016 3:24:55 PM Rob McClure via BVARC wrote: Gary, I wasn't aware there was another design in use, other than the Spiderbeam. I like the hexagonal d

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

2016-10-18 Thread Rob McClure via BVARC
Gary, I wasn't aware there was another design in use, other than the Spiderbeam. I like the hexagonal design as it seems to shed the wind better. I am more comfortable with buying one already built, but I will indeed be using a choke balun. I had never heard about the interference between 10 and

Re: [BVARC] Searching for an NCS --Monday night net.

2016-10-18 Thread Jo Keener via BVARC
Rick: Is this running the monday nite 8 pm net? I probably will give it a try Jo.L. Folks: I have a new Address; jolkeene...@gmail.com Thanks Jo., L. On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 10:04 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC wrote: > The 5 Ham Monday night VHF Net NCS crew is searching for a replacement for

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

2016-10-18 Thread Gary Sitton via BVARC
Rob: I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself. I think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief research, but a couple of things: 1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and I do prefer this design over the classi

[BVARC] FW: [DFWcontest] Weekly Phone Fray Contest

2016-10-18 Thread NIzar Mullani via BVARC
These weekly half hour contests are a lot of fun and a good way to get familiar with operating Sprint. Please see the instructions below for the SSB contest tonight and the CW contest on Thursday at 9:30 pm local time. Nizar K0NM From: dfwcont...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dfwcont...@yahoog

[BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

2016-10-18 Thread Rob McClure via BVARC
Hello all, Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams? If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since I'm ready to buy one. 73, Rob, KC5RET ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bv

[BVARC] Searching for an NCS --Monday night net.

2016-10-18 Thread Rick Hiller via BVARC
The 5 Ham Monday night VHF Net NCS crew is searching for a replacement for Monday #3 each month.. If you are interested or have questions, please send me a note. No experience necessary. Salary and benefits commensurate with the position's responsibilities. Thanks and 73.Rick. W5RH. Net Con