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    From Tony Langdon@432:1/101 to All on Sat Apr 22 16:06:00 2017
    Hey, has been quiet in here. What's everyone been up to, radio wise? For me, a couple of things. Firstly, I have been trying to get myself on ATV. I have excellent received signals (DVB-T) from the local repeater, with any old antenna I try.

    Transmitting is proving to be a bit more challenging. I have a 1.2 GHz FMTV Tx, which is compatible with the repeater. I should be able to get at least 20W out of the system, but going by the PA current draw, it's more likely around 5W maximum. I don't have test gear for 1.2 GHz to directly measure power. The driver seems to be down in output, from what I can tell. In any case, I can't quite get a signal into the repeater. Looks like I need to work on the antenna.

    I've also been flying the flag publicity wise. I took part in the local Easter parade with a cycling group. 3 of us were a subgroup who are setup to operate from our bicycles, we were able to be reached during the parade, and there were even a couple of calls. :)

    I've also been able to bring some tech minded kids in on some of my tinkering, so who knows, maybe we'll see more hams in the future. :)

    And what about everyone else?
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  • From Andrew@432:1/117 to Tony Langdon on Sun Apr 23 15:20:00 2017
    On 04/22/17, Tony Langdon said the following...
    Hey, has been quiet in here. What's everyone been up to, radio wise?

    I'm currently building a QRP Labs U3S WSPR/QRSS transmitter. It has the 6
    band relay and the OCXO crystal oven and the GPS module. I've been dragging
    in building it as I hate winding inductors. They are easy but just a pain. Hopefully this week I'll get it finished up.

    on ATV. I have excellent received signals (DVB-T) from the local repeater, with any old antenna I try.

    I have a few 70cm ATV transmitters, but no one does it around here. I'd love
    to have a play with a DVB-T setup. I just need to find a partner in crime to play radio.

    -=Pepper=-

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  • From Tony Langdon@432:1/101 to Andrew on Mon Apr 24 07:43:00 2017
    Andrew wrote to Tony Langdon <=-

    I'm currently building a QRP Labs U3S WSPR/QRSS transmitter. It has the
    6 band relay and the OCXO crystal oven and the GPS module. I've been dragging in building it as I hate winding inductors. They are easy but just a pain. Hopefully this week I'll get it finished up.

    Cool, and yeah, winding coils isn't my favourite pastime either! :D Hope it all works out.

    on ATV. I have excellent received signals (DVB-T) from the local repeater, with any old antenna I try.

    I have a few 70cm ATV transmitters, but no one does it around here. I'd love to have a play with a DVB-T setup. I just need to find a partner
    in crime to play radio.

    My transmitter is FM, the repeater is FM in on 23cm and DVB-T out on 70cm. The output is rock solid around town, but struggling to get a signal into the repeater. :(


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  • From Richard Menedetter@432:1/105 to Tony Langdon on Thu Apr 27 19:30:00 2017
    Hi Tony!

    22 Apr 2017 16:06, from Tony Langdon -> All:

    Hey, has been quiet in here. What's everyone been up to, radio wise?

    Not much here ...
    Playing around with Hamnet some more.
    And also playing with osmocom-bb.

    There is a national contest on may 1st ... not sure if we will participate ... let's see ;)

    CU, Ricsi

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  • From Dumas Walker@432:1/120 to Tony Langdon on Thu Apr 27 18:16:00 2017
    Hey, has been quiet in here. What's everyone been up to, radio wise?

    I am actually a sysop but not a HAM. I joined up hoping that some of my
    users, who are HAMs, would participate. I guess they are busy with their radios these days. :)

    Mike


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  • From Tony Langdon@432:1/101 to Dumas Walker on Fri Apr 28 23:14:00 2017
    Dumas Walker wrote to Tony Langdon <=-

    I am actually a sysop but not a HAM. I joined up hoping that some of
    my users, who are HAMs, would participate. I guess they are busy with their radios these days. :)

    Thanks for picking this up, hopefully your users can come to the QSO party. :)


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