Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

Hahahahaha. It stimulates the blood and gets what's left of the fire in the boiler stirred up. On 05/01/2017 01:35 AM, Edward R Cole [via Elecraft] wrote: > I'll probably get flamed with this comment (oh what the heck): Joking aside, all of the State and Federal agencies are preparing for a

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

Thanks Joe, I do have two of the ARRL Antenna Books but wasn't familiar the other references. I'll be sure to look them up. I'm currently using a multiband dipole that has really impressed me given it's poor location and setup. It's obvious I need an "antenna tool kit". That would be very

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

I'll probably get flamed with this comment (oh what the heck): How many of you theorizing about a 9.0 Richter earthquake have actually experience one! I not talking about 5 pr 6 or 7 an actual 9+ Why don't you ask an Alaskan Ham? In 1964 south central Alaska experienced a 9.2 (2nd

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

I took it down to 5 watts pronto before I started reconfig. Roger that on the dementia also. One step at a time. One day at a time. My sincere gratitude. I'll keep you posted. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 09:39 PM, Don Wilhelm [via Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

I'd say ARRL Handbook, Antenna book and Operating Manual are a must in every ham's library. I got a set when first licensed in the '70s. Bought an updated set 25 years later. It's been 15 years and I just got a new handbook. Probably due for the new version antenna book. These are first rate

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

Stan, Turn the power down while experimenting and you should not "blow the finals". I am 77 and still learning, so age is not an excuse. It is never too late to learn. Besides, it exercises the brain which is known to provide a hedge to dementia. That is why I am still repairing Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

Grerald, I would suggest that everyone obtain the ARRL Antenna Handbook. Ignore the sections dealing with specifics, but study the sections dealing with basic antennas and transmission lines. Once you obtain a grasp of those fundamentals, you can extend that to an understanding of all

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

Thanks again Don. I'm working on that. I agree that this skill set is fast fading. One of the interesting aspects of the ham circles I am affiliated with is that we are all well over 65 and most beyond that. I have secured many hundreds of feet of good quality coax, spools of wire to build

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

Don I couldn't agree with you more I am guilty of this too. What books could you recommend I start with? Thanks Gerald KC6CNN > On Apr 30, 2017, at 10:20 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > One important thing I forget to mention is that you should learn how to > construct

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

Well taken Don. The capacity to be mobile, versatile and functional is my primary goal. It all takes time and I am old. I'm doing my best for my small community. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 08:22 PM, Don Wilhelm [via Elecraft] wrote: > One

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

One important thing I forget to mention is that you should learn how to construct your own effective antennas. To my mind, that skill may be critical in an emergency. and with the proliferation (and acceptance) of ready made manufactured antennas, I am afraid that skill is decreasing in ham

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

<elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes I was at work during the Loma Prieta earthquake. Our HP building (now a Tesla building) on Deer Creek Road had hydrogen piping and HF Waste piping. That was fine, but a 4 main in the

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

Stan, While you have made your motives clear, if such an emergency does arise, just powering up radios and transmitting can result in communications chaos. I encourage you to get on the air not only to familiarize yourself with your equipment, but also to experiment with a variety of

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

We're at 160% or normal precipitation this year in the Cascades. The ground everywhere is Jello. That said, the models are saying our area will be to the equivalent to 7.0+ if the subduction zones goes off as predicted. Winter before last there were several million board feet of large Douglas

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

I better order a K3S quick as Elecraft will be toast. Peter LaBissoniere k...@wi.rr.com > On Apr 30, 2017, at 5:36 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > I was at work during the Loma Prieta earthquake. Our HP building (now a Tesla > building) on Deer Creek Road had hydrogen

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

I was at work during the Loma Prieta earthquake. Our HP building (now a Tesla building) on Deer Creek Road had hydrogen piping and “HF Waste” piping. That was fine, but a 4” main in the sprinkler system broke, soaking lab notebooks. I remember planning a route home to Mountain View that did not

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

When we get that 9.0 quake many of my local roads will go away. The gravel logging roads carved into the side of the mountain will collapse. They regularly do so during our torrential rain season. A quake will just make it worse. Plus the number of trees I'll have to cut between here and my