Category Archives: Everything else

Where is June Cleaver when you need her?

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My new radio

I took a quick second to pose in front of the Hilberling PT-8000 HF transceiver at the Frostfest recently.  This is arguably one of the best HF radios on the planet.  I’ve been lucky enough to become acquainted with his … Continue reading

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Is television in your ARES tool kit?

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What is amateur TV?

Presented by Amateur Television Network (www.atn-tv.org) SECTIONS 1. What is ATV 4. Transmitters 2. Operation 5. Antennas 3. Receivers 6. Repeaters Section 1: What is ATV? Amateur Television (ATV) is divided into two primary types: Slow Scan – a system … Continue reading

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Hams should be seen as well as heard

Note from the webmaster: Bil Munsil, K1ATV sent these videos along to promote amateur TV. Look for further info on ATV for the group. Also take a look at  amateur television network website.

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KD4GIE Spotted at Tampa Bay Hamfest

Glad you could make an appearance, Doug. 🙂  

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Frostfest 2013

 Saturday, February 2, 2013 The Richmond Amateur Telecommunications Society announces the kickoff of Frostfest 2013! Stay turned to this webpage, our Facebook page, and our Twitter feed for information about Frostfest 2013! It’s not that far away!    

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Cool stuff for the iphone

Brad, Doug and maybe some other folks too – see what you are missing?  

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New to me stuff

About six weeks ago I found a old RCI-2990 radio that needed a power supply for $50 bucks and of course I bought it. I just got it working last week and it works perfect yay for me right…story is … Continue reading

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Dayton Hamvention Attendance Up!

  See my other post below for details on previous years.  But check this out. 2011: 22,312 (Dayton Hamvention direct query – WA8APB) Sunny and warm all 3 days, upper 70’s to lower 80’s. Read the 2011 recap. 2012: 24,483 … Continue reading

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