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    The Ham Radio Thread

    The I 15 intertie can be or was also able to connect into Montana. It is great to be in Las Vegas and chat with folks in Idaho Falls
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    Squeaky floors upstairs, help me fix it.

    It will be interesting to see what advice others will offer. As we know to have a squeak you have to have movement, you gave it a shot by tightening up with screws but it still continues. I suspect floor joists that don't have enough support or have been compromised in some way. Or builder just...
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    Ham radio question...

    Well one item you can utilize is your Android phone and download the app called aprsdroid and set it up. then you can wander over to the website aprs.fi then you can see who is on the go in your area. I use the Kenwood D72 and it works great with a external antenna. Then I have a Wouxon that...
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    Glass skywalk

    The paved road into the park past jacob Lake is closed, I don't recall a gate on the road south of St George work your way in towards Mt Trumble. But I would bet there is a bit of snow there. we used to be able to drive all the way to the edge of the canyon there and it was the section on Lake...
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    Mattress shopping thread

    We are using the temper pedic as well. tried the sleep number but the divider in the center was a deal breaker. A friend is using one from this place http://www.charlesprogers.com/index.html?gclid=CN-qiIWVrskCFQiVfgodfp4EGA he swears they are the way to go. Thanks for the link to Cristel will go...
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    Electrical wiring question

    I would also throw a ground rod in that trench makes it a bunch easier than driving it south.
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    Knee Surgery, Anyone?

    Well I have learned that all of my wild ways in my younger years has caught up with my knees. I had something similar but mine came up with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. They really cannot give a definitive answer until you have a mri xrays etc. I ended up with a cortisone shot but you can get...
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    Enclosed trailers...

    Another option for smaller trailers that the front unit won't work in is to use the E-Track with accessories. There is quite a selection out there and also the capability to make shelves that can hold the required items.
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    Fishing in Alaska.

    You need to move down a bit towards Homer and give the Kasilof River a shot a quieter river than Kenai. We did really good on it.
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    Anyone in construction? Looking for some tyvek

    I use shade cloth, does not allow the water/ moisture to build up underneath. Protects the bottom of the tent etc. I purchase through this outfit. http://www.gemplers.com/shade-cloth
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    time for another ham radio discussion

    No it is not overkill and should be included. You may even get into APRS and need the 2 Meter for APRS while monitoring a 440 machine. Depends on what you have in your area and where you may travel to.
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    time for another ham radio discussion

    Congrats!! Be cautious of where you are mounting the new radio. Above the sun visor gets pretty warm here and can cook a radio. Likewise anywhere it can get sun direct on it. Sun shades on the windshield while parked helps quite a bit. Under a seat with separate face plate is the best option (...
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    time for another ham radio discussion

    Give them a shot as there is quite a few questions that are covered on both exams. Or at least I thought so as I did both on the same day. Then VEC gave me the extra and surprise I did not pass that sucker took a bit of studying to pass it.
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    time for another ham radio discussion

    After all of the studying and practice exams, take a look at General normally you can pass it pretty easy after all of the study time for the tech. Go sit and take the tech exam and then if you are successful then take the General at the same sitting as there is usually not a extra fee as you...
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    HVAC help needed

    Glad to hear you got it up and going, Take it you ran a amp load on the compressor to verify no surprises there? Extra heat of course can create extra load so keep a eye on things and see how it goes.
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    HVAC help needed

    Open the panel and verify voltage on the incoming side of the contactor. Is the thermostat pulling in the contactor? voltage out the other side of the contactor? you may have a bad capacitor and most newer meters have the capability to verify. If the compressor is running but the condensor fan...
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    Who has a FCC licence for HAM operation?

    I would suggest the online test for practice and practice some more. The Tech is pretty easy but I would suggest taking both Tech and General at the same time while its fresh in your mind. I do have the Wouxun handheld in my collection and use it daily. Programing is the main issue for me my...
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    Can we talk dogs?

    We picked up a yellow lab mixed from this place in southern Utah. Yes she sheds a bit but when we went and visited we were able to see dogs of all shapes and models then we filled the paperwork out and brought her home 9 years ago. They rescue pets from all over during hurricanes and other...
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    Some people have got guts

    I would take a guess that the thieves have a request to locate a particular vehicle. In this case it happens to be yours and they are taking pictures to send back to there client confirming this is the one they want. Then if it is they have to attempt to get it and deliver to there client.
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    Headin your way from eastern wa

    Ah Cle elum cinders what a blast to play on. Natches trail that used to be a blast when I lived in Tri-Cities now here I am in Kingman az.
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