Computer hackers reveal plans to send internet into space
They would use existing equipment such as HAM (amateur) radio satellites that work with a worldwide 'supercomputer', known as Constellation. So far, 200 volunteers have signed up to help the project by either building their own ground station or …
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This video describes how I am going to mount some of my HAM-Antennas.
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The Radio Is Buried in the Dash
That required the reverse posture, head against the windshield, arms down into the "guts" under the dash, to remove the radio mounting bolts, disconnect the in-line fuse holder, and pull the antenna and speaker connectors.
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Education instead of legislation
I was happy with our black-and-white television with rabbit ears antenna just to watch one channel. As cars become safer, more fuel efficient and better performing to allow us to drive faster and more aggressively, our speed limits were reduced, …
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It Snowed Last Night but We Can't Stop Talking Baseball in December
You know suck the antenna. So completely and I've never seen you know — security people aren't. Tell me it's all about the clause in the — should be yet — this sport do you like better clog the clog the details of resorts are an idea what time …
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March in December (40s New Year's Eve; few inches Saturday night?)
Map courtesy of Ham Weather. Milder Than Average January? Based on the trends we're witnessing across North America (persistent westerly winds in spite of La Nina) a milder than normal January forecast from CPC (Climate Prediction Center) seems like a …
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Propagation de K7RA
But my 100 watts and 'rain gutter' antenna could not attract their attention. During the F2 opening on 6 meters on September 26 I heard F2 backscatter stations in Florida, Texas, Arizona and California." Joe Schroeder, W9JUV of Glenview, …
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Times Microwave LMR-400 RF UHF VHF Ultra Low Loss 50-Foot Antenna Cable. PL-259 UHF male connectors. Connects an external antenna to CB Radio or HAM Antenna – N PL259 LMR400
- LMR-400 Times Microwave US Made – Length 15.2 meters (50 feet)
- Connector Type: PL-259 (male) to N (male) Used by Most Ham and CB Radio Systems and Antennas
- Ultra low loss characteristics ensure the maximum performance of your external antenna installation
- LMR-400 cable is designed for outdoor applications and the outer jacket resists ultraviolet light and oxidation
- Antenna cable – Connects Access Points, Meters and Radio transmitters to Antenna
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3 Ft Patch Cable of RG-213/U Super Low-loss Double Shielded Coax Cable with PL-259 Connectors.
- Hi-Quality, Low-loss, Double Shielded Heay Duty RG-213/u 50 Ohm Coax Cable.
- Great for Amateur Ham radio, CB & commercial antenna applications.
- Higher quality mil-spec substitute for RG-8/U, same diameter.
- PL-259 Connectors factory soldered to each end.
- Three foot length.
3ft Heavy Duty RG-213/u low loss coaxial cable, 50 ohm, with PL-259 connectors installed.
Features Double shielding.
Use for Amateur Radio, CB, commercial Two-Way, & other radio transmitter to antenna hookups.
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QUICK DISCONNECT Stainless Steel for CB / Ham Antenna 3/8×24 thread – Workman QDS1
- Connects between 3/8 x 24 thread antenna and mount.
- Stainless Steel for extra strength and no rust.
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Dual Band 2M/440 Amateur Glass Mount Antenna
- For Amateur & Ham Radio transceivers.
- Operates 144-148Mhz & 430-450Mhz.
- Handles 50W, Dualband.
- 2M/440 VHF-UHF.
Dual Band 2M/440 Peel & Stick to Glass Amateur Radio Antenna.
50W, 144-148/430-450Mhz.
2 meter & 70cm. No drilling.
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#1 Falcon 2 Meter Double Bazooka Base Station Ham Radio Antenna
- 2 Meter Amateur Radio Antenna
- Weather Tight Indoor Outdoor Design
- Legal Limits of Power
- House, Condo, Apartment, Garage, Mobile Home
#1 Falcon 2M Double Bazooka Radio Antenna,
This is an Indoor, Outdoor apartment, house, condo, attic or garage, 2 Meter Ham Radio Transmitting antenna.
It is made to be hung in the rafters or from the ceilings. Or outside on the roof, or between 2 trees or the side of a wall, or whatever you can imagine.
It will handle up to 1500 watts PEP and comes pretuned.
These can be mounted almost any where, and in any shape, horizontal, vertical, in a V or an L they work. Talk about a stealth base
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A few nice Ham Antenna images I found:
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Image by pictonym
As we were walking to the Basilica, Dan suddenly ran off… turned out he’d seen some ham antennas. He traced them to the Lyon ham radio association.
Hamming it up: Local radio club going strong
Tom Lang and Gene Schouweiler, Green Valley Amateur Radio Club members, outside the Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers Building, with antenna for the club's radio station inside. SAV has allowed the club to operate their station from their building for …
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Radio Ham's invention seeing wide use
In 1987/1988, Chip (now) W1YW created the first fractal antennas, for 2M packet use. Heading into 25 years since, this ham radio invented technology is now seeing wide acceptance. In the broadcast arena, this new fractal antenna design described in the …
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Video killed the radio star: Virginia National guardsman finds new use for old …
US and Romanian troops, members of the team who successfully deployed a new province-wide short wave radio transmitter in Zabul, pose for a photo after completing installation of the antenna near Qalat, Afghanistan Dec. 9. (Photo by Spc. Crystal Davis) …
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‘NMO’ 1/4 Wave VHF 2 Meter Antenna
- Pre-Tuned For 144-152Mhz.
- Fits any optional “NMO” Motorola style mount.
- Black Base & Stainless Steel whip.
- Great For 2M Ham Band.
- Approx 18″ Tall.
18″ tall ‘NMO’ Base thread quarter wave Mobile Antenna for 144-152Mhz. Requires optional NMO mount & Cable.
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39 In. Mobile CB/HAM Antenna –
39 In. Mobile CB/HAM Antenna – Magnetic Mount – Stainless Steel
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More Ham Antenna Products
A slightly modified 2 inch clamp makes an easy and handy antenna mount for ‘hamstick’ style antennas.
A few nice Ham Antenna images I found:
ham antenna in phnom penh
Image by Peter Casier
Way back
Image by Maarten Utreg
This is our appartment block in the fifties. The ‘pool’ is still there btw, the children are a tad more multicultural, and there are some satellite dishes that weren’t there then.
Some cool Ham Antenna images:
Image by CaptBrando
From the front of the house. The tree fell away and east, suggesting if there were tornadic activity that the inflow was to our east. We measured a 50mph gust at the house. 1 mile to the east measured over 70mph. And my ham antenna made it!
LMR-400 Ultra Low Loss 50-Foot Antenna Cable for most Routers, WiFi cards and USB Wireless adapters, N Male & RP-SMA Male (Plug – No Pin) connectors. Connects an external antenna to WiFi , Router, Radio or Antenna
- Cable Length: 15.2 meters (50 feet) PLEASE see all pictures of connectors
- Connector Type: N Type (male) to RP-SMA WiFi / Wireless Routers, USB cards, PCI cards, up to 6 GHz
- Ultra low loss characteristics ensure the maximum performance of your external antenna installation
- LMR-400 cable is designed for Indoor or Outdoor applications and the outer jacket resists ultraviolet light and oxidation
- Antenna cable – Connects Access Points, Routers and Radio transmitters to Antenna
Ultra Low Loss Cable is designed to transmit the maximum signal to your antennas. Times Microwave LMR-400 cable meets Military Specifications with shielding foil and coated copper conductors for less signal loss in runs up to 200 feet.. In this high quality cable, the dimensions and spacing of the conductors are uniform. Any abrupt change in the spacing of the two conductors along the cable tends to reflect radio frequency power back toward the source, causing a condition called standing waves,
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Video didn't kill the radio star
He is a member of the Amateur Radio Society of India (ARSI). Amateur radio is a self-educating hobby You learn by experimenting. I use simple transceiver equipment and antenna, with the basic modes like telegraphy, voice and digital communications. …
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99-year-old Ham radio operator still tuned in
He also helped install the antenna for her Ham radio at Primrose earlier this year. “She's pretty amazing for someone that age,” Rutigliano said. Arlene Clay's next career was as a magistrate for 18 years for the Alaska Court System. …
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ARNewsline Report 1787 — Nov 11 2011:
Operating on 5.398.5 MHz transmitting in Morse the beacon currently runs 30 watts out into a non resonant antenna. Itts reported to be on the air usually between 19.00 and 06.00 UTC. Details of the beacon message and timings can be found on the IARU …
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Check out these Ham Antenna images:
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Image by VA5LF
Longer shot of the tower section in the hole, before the concrete got poured.
Ham radio operators fill communications void
The group also developed a walking stick antenna, which is used for search and rescue operations to boost the power of radios. Helping others is a large part of the group's motivation, he said. “It's almost like being a Boy Scout for the rest of your …
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ARNewsline Report 1784 — Oct 21 2011:
Packed in a rainproof canvas box, the HF sets included a short wire antenna that would work using skywave or NVIS propagation. This, to contact any of several radio command posts set up and manned by WICEN of New South Wales. …
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The godfathers of Steve Jobs's genius
As a boy radio ham recovering in Yonkers from St. Vitus's dance (chorea), he built a wooden tower to fix an antenna 125 feet above the ground so he could pick up signals on his headphones. All his life he was intoxicated by height and speed. …
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Council supports chief's ordinances
It was noted that local ham operators share the same antenna service as the local ambulance service. The ham radio operators are used as back up communication in case of a local disaster. Hollowell suggested renting the ham repeater space on Reservoir …
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Hiram Council Approves FY2012 Budget
Amateur Radio Emergency Services are often called on in severe weather or other disaster situations, McDaniel said, to play a key role in communications. McDaniel proposed adding a VHF repeater system and antenna to the Hiram water tower facing Highway …
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