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General Q&A

  • This forum has 38 topics, 86 replies, and was last updated 1 week ago by Phillip BeallPhillip Beall (W5EBC).
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    • Regional Net Discussion All, At the club meeting yesterday there was a discussion of participating in a "regional" net on 6 meters. Then yesterday afternoon I saw a Twitter/X post (https://x.com/cqcqcqdx/status/2103894522362995123) by Ross Langman (KB8NTY) (@RossRadio) that said "NVIS STYLE "BEAM" ANTE...

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      Phillip BeallPhillip Beall (W5EBC)

    • What Piece of Ham Radio Gear Do You Own That You Would Immediately Buy Again? All, Here is a general question for everybody. What piece of amateur radio gear do you own that, if it disappeared tomorrow, you would immediately go out and buy again? It doesn't necessarily have to be your most expensive radio or the fanciest thing in the shack. It might be ...

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      Phillip BeallPhillip Beall (W5EBC)

    • Antenna mounts for 2026 Chevy Trailblazer. Hey does anyone know were I can get antenna mounts for a 2026 Chevy Trailblazer.  Wanting clean and secure mounts.  Thanks for any suggestions. Max power 100W or less. 73   Tom de AF5WO

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      Thomas Sorensen (AF5WO)

    • ARRL Sweepstakes The ARRL Sweepstakes contest is 11/16/24. This is a fun way to get on and log some contacts. The bands should be very active with stations. The goal is to contact every ARRL & RAC (Canada) section. If you're wondering what to do on the radio this weekend, this would be it. I'...

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      Phillip BeallPhillip Beall (W5EBC)

    • Choctaw County ARC Repeater – Info & Discussions All, RRVARC member Barry Bryant (K5AXI) sent me an email asking that I let everyone know that the Choctaw County ARC repeater on the Goodland Water Tower (~3 miles SW of Hugo) has gone live.  The antenna height is ~185 feet. The frequency is 146.610- .6 Mhz shift and TSQ 114.8. ...

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      Haskell Maroney (K5HRM)

    • What are your Goals with respect to Amateur Radio in 2025 and possibly beyond ?? This is meant to be a Discussion What New Milestones will you pursue: Will you remodel your Ham Shack or just clean it up a bit Will you add new antennas to your station Will you take on a new aspect of the hobby Will you become more involved in you local amateur radio club What...

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      Mark Johnson (W5PTX)

    • Setting Up A NetLogger Club Profile and Naming A Net Setup Steps (most of these Setup Steps are a one-time thing for each Club Profile): 1.     Launch NetLogger 2.     Click “Setup” near the top left corner of the NetLogger screen. 3.     Click “Club Profile …” from the top of the list that displays. 4.     UnClick the checkbox...

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      Phillip BeallPhillip Beall (W5EBC)

    • Atlas Club Repeaters – Info & Discussions I am starting this thread to discuss the club's repeaters and such. Please feel free to comment and/or ask questions. As I may not see this forum frequently please call or text me if there are more urgent matters regarding the club's repeaters.   Charles WA5VHU

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      Charles Penry (WA5VHU)

    • RTTY Macros List? Does anyone have a list of macros they like to use for rtty, psk31, or cw? I'm trying to get my digital stuff sorted out, and would love any suggestions. 73

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      Mark Johnson (W5PTX)

    • Body Cooling System Options/Opportunity – Become a Billionaire All, When working as a uniformed law enforcement officer I hated how hot it was to wear a Kevlar vest in the summer.  Looking at US military personnel in the Middle East wearing HUGE body armor and carrying guns, ammo and a pack; I often wonder how they can even function, much l...

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      Charles Penry (WA5VHU)

    • 2024-2028 Extra Class Questions Released https://www.ncvec.org/index.php/2024-2028-extra-class-question-pool-release

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      Wyndell Ferguson (K5WJF)

    • The “must-have” NAERG Given the times in which we live, I consider this to be a "MUST-HAVE" phone app and printed book version for your car-pocket. https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/training/hazmat/erg/emergency-response-guidebook-erg https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/2020-08/ERG2020-WEB.p...

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      Erica Mueller (1268WPCZAR)

    • Repeater / Club Operating Protocols Immutable Repeater Ground Rules. 1) Never jam the repeater input – intentionally or otherwise – period. Jamming the repeater is a both an FCC violation, and a community no-no. 2) Ker-chunking the repeater without identifying yourself (with your appropriate call sign) is both an...

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      Erica Mueller (1268WPCZAR)

    • Google My Maps – Assistance with Red River Valley ARC Area of Operations Map All, I have been looking at how we might use Google "My Maps" in support of emergency preparedness in general, weather observation, EOC tactical awareness, search and rescue (people in the field having the ability to look at an iPad or other device showing these details), etc. ...

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      Danial Beard (KB7JZI)

    • radio frequency interference detector Does anyone have a recommendation for a RFI Detector that isnt real expensive?

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Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club (RRVARC) is a licensed FCC radio operator (WB5RDD) and an affiliate of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) – The National Association for Amateur Radio®.

Club members – hams – are persons interested in amateur radio operations and public service. The Club and its members participate in public service events such as the Tour de Paris, Field Day and educational activities, as well as during emergency preparedness activations.

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