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by VK7DX
Sun Jan 08, 2012 5:31 pm
Forum: 50 MHz
Topic: ARRL "Optomized" 6 m Yagi Designs.
Replies: 15
Views: 2825

Re: ARRL "Optomized" 6 m Yagi Designs.

pirtek also have the clamps in various hole sizes.There are many Pirtek branches throughout vk. If you use square boom just screw clamps directly to boom with galvanised steel roofing screws,the ones with their own drill for fixing to steel frames. Pop,yu7ef has a comparison page on his website of a...
by VK7DX
Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Regulatory, Licencing & Exams
Topic: Foundation class and 6m access
Replies: 50
Views: 5876

Re: Foundation class and 6m access

This post reminds me of those dying child emails.

Of course F calls can go on 6M after they upgrade and earn the right like the rest of us.

cheers and happy 6M dx
Frank

ps,A dumb post
by VK7DX
Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: 50 MHz
Topic: 6m DX snapshot 1st Jan 2011/2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1132

Re: 6m DX snapshot 1st Jan 2011/2012

Brilliant


Thanks Adam
by VK7DX
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: 50 MHz
Topic: Mounting a 6m yagi on same boom as HF tribander
Replies: 8
Views: 1632

Re: Mounting a 6m yagi on same boom as HF tribander

G'day Wayne
VK2QO is building a hf yagi with a 6m delta loop on top.Sounds like a good idea to me.It shouldnt have as much interaction hopefully.

cheers,Frank.
by VK7DX
Sat May 21, 2011 2:52 pm
Forum: EMC, Interference
Topic: RFI from Laptop
Replies: 10
Views: 1676

Re: RFI from Laptop

Hi Wayne,

I had the same prob on a couple of laptops.All the noise was coming from the 240v ps.I changed to a 12v universal ps available from Jaycar for about $40.
Just select plug and voltage to suit.It fixed my prob.

Good luck

Frank
by VK7DX
Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: EMC, Interference
Topic: Noise from rotator when operating
Replies: 9
Views: 1818

Re: Noise from rotator when operating

Hi Michael, What type of noise is it doing? I have just dismantled an alpha sid rotaator and they are a very simple worm drive and easy to dismantle. You could take yours apart and have a look.,probably the only way to find the prob. Start at top,remove bolts from mounting tube,undo hose clamp,remov...
by VK7DX
Thu Nov 25, 2010 4:26 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Mobile broadband - recommendations?
Replies: 21
Views: 10738

Re: Mobile broadband - recommendations?

Hi Rob,
Check out Dodo,they are doing some good deals.They are on the optus network so good coverage.

cheers,Frank
by VK7DX
Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:49 am
Forum: 144 & 432 MHz
Topic: Fixing a Diamond X-500 2/70 antenna
Replies: 33
Views: 25655

Re: Fixing a Diamond X-500 2/70 antenna

Hi Adam,
Good job but what was actually wrong? Possibly the aluminium to brass at the thread maybe?

cheers,Frank
by VK7DX
Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: Transceivers, Transmitters & Receivers
Topic: Wouxun KG-UV1DP Dealer?
Replies: 24
Views: 5218

Re: Wouxun Dealer

Hi,I dont know the dealer but there's plenty of new ones on ebay,

cheers,Frank
by VK7DX
Mon May 03, 2010 2:57 pm
Forum: LF, MF, HF
Topic: Chirnside hf yagi's
Replies: 2
Views: 1014

Chirnside hf yagi's

Hi All, Looking for info on chirnside multi band hf beams.I cant find any info on google. I have a dual band with 4 elements ,driven element has 1 set of traps and a hair pin match. director has a set of traps. 2 reflectors,1 for each band. next, 3 element tribander. I need assembly measurements for...