Hello Folks,

 

I wanted to let you all know that the Handiham TechNet was truly amazing
last night.  Don't forget that the weekly TechNet can be downloaded from :

 

http://handiham.org/audio/handihamtech.mp3

 

If you want to listen to past TechNets, then visit the archive page at:

 

http://www.handiham.org/audio/technet/

 

Last night, we had discussions about the following subjects and we are still
trying to solve some of the issues presented:

 

1.         KD0ETQ - Presented an issue with the Prolific 2303 USB to Serial
adapter, listen in for possible solutions.  The radio has firmware version
291 KD0ETQ just purchased a BAOFENG UV-5R .  According to sources, firmware
291 has at least been reported not working with CHIRP (see bug #314 in the
Chirp web site).  IF anyone has any suggestions for KD0ETQ, we would welcome
them.

2.       K0SHFRF spoke about Near field and  far field RF exposure.  Will be
checking in to speak about this subject. He would like the net to coordinate
topics in the near future.

3.       KE5AGH had suggestions on how to put up your antenna and tower.
Always good information  here.

4.       75 OHM Coax - This topic came up and a discussion ensued on the use
of 75 Ohm Coax for feedline / antenna work.  Listen in because there is lots
of information on what can actually be done with 75 Ohm Coax.

 

 

Feel free to join us next week.  We promise great discussions on many
topics.    What would a TecNet be without  a discussion on Antennas.  Every
TechNet that I can recall has had discussion  on antennas.  

 

The Handiham Radio Club TechNets have been very beneficial to many already.
We had a new ham come in last night and thank us for putting up a forum that
is teaching  so much.  It was a good idea and we thank Handiham for
embracing and allowing it to take place.

 

The TechNet is on EchoLink node *handiham* node #494492 : Visit
http://www.handiham.org to check for frequencies in your area.

 

 

73 to all!

 

Jose - KK4JZX