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I've been inactive on the air waves for a while. Now that I have a little more free time, I'll probably fire back up a radio, maybe try to hit a meeting once and a while (kid activity duty permitting). I noticed from the SEARC website that W0FSD(223.86) repeater shows inactive. Just curious why and if it maybe restored to active operation again any time soon (or not). Thanks, W0BAE
July 21st is quickly approaching for the 2018 SEARC Swap Meet!
We will, once again, be holding a raffle with the meet. Tickets are available from KC0DAS at the Club's July meeting or the day of the meet. Prizes this year are:
Grand prize: Jetstream JT270MH 25 watt dual band mobile transceiver.
Second prize: Industrial Analog 75 watt soldering station
Also: One $50 ARRL publication gift certificate
And: Two $25 ARRL publications gift certificate
Get more information on our website.
SEARC Swap Meet 2018 – July 21st
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Summer Swap Meet Held on the Saturday of Jazz Fest, July 21st from 9:00 – 12:00, SEARC sponsors our annual swap meet at the Marlin’s Restaurant / Roadway Express Truck Stop off of the T…Paul K0AAX is looking to move some of his equipment locally. See his post below.
I'm looking to get rid of some of the equipment that I am not using anymore, and wanted to see if I could find a home for some of it locally before i put it up on eBay and the like. Here ...
Hello all!
I'm looking to get rid of some of the equipment that I am not using anymore, and wanted to see if I could find a home for some of it locally before i put it up on eBay and the like. Here is what I have with a little history on it.
TS-2000 - I bought this as a refurb from Gigaparts, and have used it maybe 10 hours since.
Pyramid power supply - don't have the exact model offhand, but it is for powering the TS-2000.
Siganlink set up for the TS-2000 - maybe about 15 hours use on that.
TH-D72A HT - this has had use during MS Bike, and has been a pretty solid radio for me
FT-8900R - Also used for MS Bike, really the only exercise this radio had gotten. Has the removable faceplate kit.
Heil isolating headset - I can get the exact model for this too, but used it for the TS-2000 exclusively
Diamond mobile antenna - it is a quad band made for the 8900R. I also have an aluminum pocket mount for an antenna that may be able to be used for this. The mount is for a GMC.
HyGain AV-18AVQII antenna - some modifications, I 3D printed trap braces so it can be free standing - some of the trap braces broke since I printed out of PLA (not really able to handle the SD weather). I've shared the model on Thingiverse for it, and can print replacements for its future owner. It may need a little TLC though other than that.
I'm not getting rid of EVERYTHING I have that is ham-related, but I have some other interests that I'd like to investigate and this hardware is sitting idle. I'd rather someone get some use out of it and use the funds to investigate those interests. 🙂
Please let me know if you are interested this week... whatever is left will be put out there in the open market.
Stations checking into this morning’s SEARC Trader’s Net are reporting the bands are up! APRS is hot and distant repeaters are being heard. Fire up your UHF/VHF rig and work some remote repeaters on this toasty Saturday!
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The map shows activity that has happened in the past hour. Paths are combined to create color-coded footprint indicating the distance VHF signals are likely to be traveling. Packet stations typically ...Sioux Empire Amateur Radio Club
SEARC has announced that we will hold our 2018 Swap Meet on July 21st!www.w0zwy.org/?p=313
SEARC has announced that we will hold our 2018 Swap Meet on July 21st!
www.w0zwy.org/?p=313
SEARC Swap Meet 2018 – July 21st
w0zwy.org
Summer Swap Meet Held on the Saturday of Jazz Fest, July 21st from 9:00 – 12:00, SEARC sponsors our annual swap meet at the Marlin’s Restaurant / Roadway Express Truck Stop off of the T…