Shortly after I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona (in Pomona, California) I
purchased a Kenwood TS520 from Henry Radio in Los Angeles. It was one of the
few brand new rigs that I have purchased. I kept for almost 20 years until I
traded it for an Icom IC 735. Both were excellent radios. I still have
Well put. I learned code from a former world war II Merchant Marine radio
operator back in the 60's. He had me copying 25 wpm code groups, not plain
language, effortlessly by the time I took my Extra class code test. I used
to be able to carry on at 25 wpm. But I found 18 - 20 wpm was a very
A very good idea. I'll bet not very many know about it unless they are
old timers. A lot of people were preoccupied with the Washington State
Salmon Run last weekend. Most activity was on 80 and 75 because of the skip.
I wonder how many would have taken time out to help if they had been
Gone To K3s every one.
Steve Brandt N7VS Portland, Oregon
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Me thinks that Mike needs a rotor that will rotate a house or condo
73,
Steve N7VS Portland, Oregon
I am working on rotating the property for directional control(!!)
Monty,
Your property is rotating; is us the rest of us blokes who won't sit still
while you are getting around to
FO5A/MM is now on 7.228 at 0614Z. We just worked him 5X9 in Portland, Oregon.
73,
Steve N7VS and Caroline KC6MZY
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I believe a similar article appeared in QST in the late 1960's.
Steve Brandt N7VS ex: WB6VVS, WN6QYP Portland, Oregon
Some time back, W3FQB (SK) wrote a story called The Man Who Broke The
Bank
about a techno-ham who built a fully automated SS station and proceeded to
make an incredible
It looks like the K3 will be with us for a long time to come. At least I
hope so. I have heard several on in recent contests, and they sound good.
I hope to be able to purchase one after the dust settles. Perhaps in 2013
(hi hi). I hope that the K4 doesn't come along anytime soon.
73,
I just worked 4U1UN, with only 100 watts and a delta loop antenna, on 14.005
MHz. He is listening up one. He is about 579 in Portland, Oregon. Go get him.
73,
Steve Brandt N7VS
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I just worked 4U1UN, with only 100 watts and a delta loop antenna, on 14.285
MHz. He is listening up one. He is about 5 and 7 in Portland, Oregon. He has
just changed to ssb. Very easy to work. Go get him.
73,
Steve Brandt N7VS
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Opinions are like noses. Everyone has one. So here is mine. I have been
licensed since 1965, and have been a contester, both phone and cw, almost from
the begining. My first contest was the 1966 Novice Roundup.
Matt has some good points here. However, you may not wish to baptise a
The First Day of Issue ceremony was nice. Some nice lighthouse related
items were available. We also recommend the Maritime Museum in Westport,
Washington. The original Fresnel lens from the Destruction Island
Lighthouse is on display there. Very impressive.
The radio part did not work
To Whom This May Concern,
Tomorrow five more stamps in the lighthouse series will be issues.
Featured will be lighthouses in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and
Hawaii.
The first day of issue ceremony will we held at Westport, Washington.
My wife Caroline, KC6MZY (ARLHS 120), and
CW contacts are often easier to make. Especially at lower power levels.
Steve Brandt N7VS Portland, Oregon
They obviously feel threatened by a ham with superior skills. :)
The animosity exhibited even by some old-timers when the topic of CW
comes up is amazing to me, especially in
For many years, I have been an avid reader of the Elecraft reflector.
Yesterday afternoon, at SEAPAC, I officially joined the Elecraft family with
the purchase of K1 serial number 2379.
I started in amateur radio in 1965 with the call WN6QYP in the Los Angeles,
California area. I
And you can use the Protected by Smith and Weston decal.
Never mind the dog. Beware of owner.
Best wishes for a Happy and safe, and sane, New Year.
All The Best in 2007,
Steve N7VS Portland, Oregon
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It appears that Canadian postage rates will go up next year. Don't be too
surprised if U.S. rates also go up in the next year or so. It would be nice if
they would be nice if we had even values like $0.35, $0.40 etc. Would be
easier for the vending machines.
The Pins are clearly there. The rig in the picture sure doesn't look like a
K2 however. Looks more like an old Icom rig. The link to Order Ham Radio
Pins did show some interesting pins. Let's hope they expand their product
line. I also happen to be looking for the old pins with the U.S.
Hi Gang,
When going into Bear Country, besides the pepper spray, take two
sticks. Bang them together at frequent intervals and shout hi bear. Let
them know that you are coming. You are much better off.
73,
Steve Brandt N7VS
Portland, Oregon
Last night I finally got
Your Novice Accent was originally printed, in QST, in the mid 1950's. New
Novices were frequently sent reprints, by the league, shortly after they
received their Novice license. It was reprinted in the 1990's. Some of the
information found therein is a little dated, due to changes in
Here are two sources in the metro Portland, Vancouver, Salem area.
Frys off I5 near Wilsonville. Norvac Electronics in Beaverton and Salem.
Either of these two places should be able to take care of any anti static needs
that you might have. I have had good luck with both of these places.
This is only a test. Please ignore. Happy New Year everybody.
73,
Steve Brandt N7VS
Portland, Oregon
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Glad to see that some of you are at least brave enough to try. I
started
contesting in the old Novice Roundup in 1966. Made 353 contacts with, 75
multipliers, in about 15 hours of operation. I run about 100 watts output
to a Radioworks 40 meter Superloop up about 50 feet. I also have a
Don't be foolish. Nothing is illegal until you are indicted. When I
was in shcool, a friend of mine was involved in an accident with an
ambulance with its siren on. He had his car radio on too loud. I don't
belive that hearing tests are a prerequisite for a driver's license in most
Great keyer. One of my alltime favorites. They also make a nice audio
filter, SCAF-1, I am building one right now.
73,
Steve N7VS
Jeff,
Sounds like a good way to start, I'm starting with an
Idiom Press CMOS 4 Keyer, then I'll tackle some
Elecraft kit.
73,
Clint
WS1V
From:
Bad boys race our young girls, but violet grey wins.
I learned this version at a components id class I was required to take at
work once a year. Goes over better in mixed company. Good luck if the
component has a fifth band. Yes, I also remember learning about Eli the ice
man.
For
When I started out as a Novice in 1964, I was advised to start with a straight
key. When I could send well at about 15 wpm, then consider changing over to
some kind of speed key. We didn't have iambics then. I switched to homebrew
solid state keyer, that I built myself, and a Vibroplex
Weather and propagation permitting, we will attempt to activate an
Oregon lighthouse, or two, tomorrow April 1st. This is a tenative
operation, dependent on reasonably good weather, and not an April Fool's
joke.
Not sure which one yet. All operations will be on standard ARLHS and Ten -
Ten
To Whom This May Concern,
I just worked Mark, NK8Q, on Pulpit Rock on 14.061 at 2115Z. He is about
559 here in Portland, Oregon. I am runing a Yaesu FT 1000MP throttled back to
5W output. Good luck, Good hunting.
73,
Steve N7VS
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This message is only a test to see if I am able to post messages on the
reflector. I am a subscriber. I also find it interesting when people
mention their QTH.
73,
Steve Brandt N7VS
Portland, Oregon
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