Howdy! I am excited that yesterday's email has started up some really great conversations!
...but nobody is talking about Jim WA5JIM's great idea for a 2-meter "deck handrail ballister" Yagi antenna. I can't wait to hear how it comes out! Kori did his usual outstanding job of running the Net today, with a great topic - "What are your favorite Hame Radio Tools?" Kori got us all thinking about Anderson Power Pole crimping. We had a new guy (missed his call) who listed EXTENSIVE experience in high-dollar VNAs and SAs. I want this guy to teach me all about my new TinySA! I value your experience, and I am ready to learn. Maurice W5RGO added to the topic. We have favorite tools. How do we coordinate experts who are willing to teach - and those with similar interests? This is a great idea. One that applies to every tool in the conversation! Personally, I have years of experience with microprocessors and embedded microprocessor systems. I like building antennas. I like HTs. I have reprogrammed my HT, nanoVNA, and TinySA to the latest firmware. Not a big thing for me. Can I lead a group that wants to build antennas? Sure. Can I lead a group that wants to upgrade their nanoVNA's or HT's firmware? Yep. Do I have best practices on using HTs in the backyard with external antennas? I am your guy. I suggested we make more use of the BVARC Discord server. It's out there for us to use. As always, comments and questions are eagerly received. 73, y'all Dan KJ5IZK
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