[spotters-illianaskywarn] Re: [WVARA] Increasing HT Range/ Davids (WT9I)upcoming child
- From: Jerry Boling <w9twr@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Wabash Valley Amateur Radio Association <WVARA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, IRC <illianaradioclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, spotters <spotters-illianaskywarn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 11:23:52 -0700 (PDT)
I'd like to take a minute to say congrats to David and Angie on their upcoming
child, our thoughts and preyers are right there with them in the Labor and
Delivery room. and 73 to a new life as it arrives.
Jerry Boling W9TWR
W9TWR@xxxxxxxx
Member:
Central States Rescue Group
EC Vigo County ARES®
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Terre Haute Radio Club
ARRL
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From: David Hudgens <kc9egn@xxxxxxxxx>
To: WVARA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 11:23:34 PM
Subject: Re: [WVARA] Increasing HT Range
You used to say those batteries were like an all day sucker ha ha.
Sorry, it's late and I'm sitting in the dark in a labor and delivery room....
On Saturday, May 30, 2009, John Van Sandt <n9yrx@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> While I was at the Trialathilon event today and listening to HTs trying to
> poorly get into the repeater I remembered the "Tiger Tail"
> An HT depends on you to be the counterpoise of a dipole. Some people are
> better at that than others :) Most are very poor.
> You can extend your range by adding a 19 inch piece of wire to the SMA or
> BNC ground where the rubber duck is connected to the radio. It stays in
> place by the pressure of the rubber duck against it. Make sure you strip
> back enough to get a good connection and just let the wire hang. Wire size
> does not matter. Stranded wire is more flexable. If you have a field
> strength meter try a before and after to prove to yourself it works. Pretty
> simple its a wonder they don't include one with every HT.
> Someone used to sell the "Tiger Tail" for $14. Close to a $1/inch :) Of
> course they made it fancy by putting a ring terminal and a nice boot on the
> end of the wire.
> The next thig you can do is make your own rubber duck with a nice stiff
> solid but flexable piano wire/welding rod 19" long. Attach a BNC or SMA
> connector on it and cover it with shrink tubing. It works for both UHF and
> VHF!! Again try the test with a field strength meter. Throw the rubber duck
> away!!! They are just dummy loads.
> If you have an extension mickrophone for your HT..use it and hold the HT
> over your head. Ask Doyle :)
> The third and final thing to do is use good lithium batteries. You can
> get them at Wally World but you have to ask for them. Too many drugies like
> to use them to make meth and they are pricy but are cheaper in the long run.
> Take my word for it...THEY LAST ONE HECK OF A LONG TIME!!!
> 73
> N9YRX
> For last known APRS location click here:
> http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/find.cgi?n9yrx
> John Van Sandt
> 1302 Beech St.
> Marshall, ILL 62441
> Ph 217-826-8821
>
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Dave Hudgens
PV2 Hudgens
Indiana Guard Reserve
3rd BDE / 4th BN
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